# Kevin Rudd on The No Agenda Show Kevin Rudd comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to September 2013. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** February 2010 – September 2013 - **Related topics:** [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Julia Gillard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-gillard.md), [Mining Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mining-tax.md), [Access Hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/access-hollywood.md), [Carbon Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Clive Palmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clive-palmer.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election.md), [Hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Australian Elections, Clive Palmer and Media Sparring - **Episode:** [545: Lethal Aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/545-lethal-aid.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-05 - **Time:** 1:51:23–1:53:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/545-lethal-aid/chapter/australian-elections-clive-palmer-and-media-sparring.md Clive Palmer of the Palmer United Party engages in a heated interview on the Australian Today Show. The hosts admire the aggressive and unrehearsed nature of Australian political media compared to the U.S. Palmer accuses his opponents of being "rigged" and critiques the influence of Rupert Murdoch on the election. Keywords: [clive palmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clive-palmer.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [today show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/today-show.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), [tony abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-abbott.md) ### Kevin Rudd, Australia Election, WMD Slip - **Episode:** [544: Arab Winter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/544-arab-winter.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-01 - **Time:** 1:06:52–1:08:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/544-arab-winter/chapter/kevin-rudd-australia-election-wmd-slip.md Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is featured in a clip where he appears to stumble over his words regarding weapons of mass destruction. The hosts discuss the difficulty of obtaining high-quality clips from Australian media during their current election cycle and transition to analyzing American media commentary. Keywords: [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [weapons of mass destruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weapons-of-mass-destruction.md), [election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election.md), [pbs news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-news-hour.md) ### Sir WordPress Plugins and Australian Elections - **Episode:** [543: Kosovo Protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-29 - **Time:** 1:11:23–1:14:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol/chapter/sir-wordpress-plugins-and-australian-elections.md A donor is knighted as Sir WordPress Plugins, leading to a brief discussion on web development tools. Associate Executive Producer Troy Walters requests coverage of the Australian federal election. A gaffe by Kevin Rudd involving the phrase weapons of mass distraction is noted, though recordings are reportedly difficult to find. Keywords: [wordpress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wordpress.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), weapons of mass distraction, [troy walters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troy-walters.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, Australian Immigration, and MS Donation - **Episode:** [424: Internet Governance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-08 - **Time:** 32:34–39:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/424-internet-governance/chapter/executive-producer-credits-australian-immigration-and-ms-donation.md Richard from Tasmania is credited as Executive Producer, contributing a message criticizing Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd for immigration policies and whale conservation efforts. Other donors include Bernie Atama from Iowa and David Beerson, who shares a personal story about battling multiple sclerosis. The hosts acknowledge the financial support required to keep the show running during upcoming pre-recorded episodes. Keywords: [julia gillard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-gillard.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [multiple sclerosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/multiple-sclerosis.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Independent Music Industry Advice and Australian Government Criticism - **Episode:** [385: CIA vs DIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-23 - **Time:** 32:55–34:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia/chapter/independent-music-industry-advice-and-australian-government-criticism.md An independent musician from Perth requested an album review, prompting advice on navigating the music industry by incorporating popular cultural memes and symbols. Additionally, Australian donors expressed dissatisfaction with the current Gillard and Rudd administration, referring to it as a "clown show." Keywords: [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md), [illuminati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illuminati.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [julia gillard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-gillard.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md) ### Kevin Rudd Profanity-Laced Outtakes and Political Bloopers - **Episode:** [384: No Specific Plot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/384-no-specific-plot.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-19 - **Time:** 1:07:12–1:10:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/384-no-specific-plot/chapter/kevin-rudd-profanity-laced-outtakes-and-political-bloopers.md Leaked footage of Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd shows him using heavy profanity while struggling with a teleprompter and criticizing his staff. The incident highlights the frustration of public figures behind the scenes and the potential for "political bloopers" to go viral on YouTube. Keywords: [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [outtakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outtakes.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md) ### Space Wars, International Code of Conduct - **Episode:** [375: Problematic Woman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/375-problematic-woman.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-19 - **Time:** 2:11:53–2:16:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/375-problematic-woman/chapter/space-wars-international-code-of-conduct.md Hillary Clinton announces that the U.S. will join the EU in developing an International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities. The move follows the crash of the Russian Phobos-Grunt probe, which Russia blamed on U.S. radar interference. WikiLeaks cables suggest a long-standing "war of words" between the U.S. and China over anti-satellite weapons, which the hosts cite as proof of ongoing "space wars." Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [space debris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-debris.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [satellites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellites.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md) ### Julia Gillard Becomes Australian Prime Minister - **Episode:** [211: The Botox Bot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/211-the-botox-bot.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-24 - **Time:** 1:17:12–1:19:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/211-the-botox-bot/chapter/julia-gillard-becomes-australian-prime-minister.md Kevin Rudd is ousted as Prime Minister of Australia, replaced by Julia Gillard. The hosts attribute Rudd's downfall to his failed global warming policies and a controversial mining tax. They express skepticism toward Gillard, noting her immediate commitment to pursuing carbon pricing and renewable energy initiatives. Keywords: [julia gillard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-gillard.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [mining tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mining-tax.md) ### Australian Politics, Kevin Rudd Public Sentiment - **Episode:** [206: Cameras as Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/206-cameras-as-weapons.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-06 - **Time:** 9:45–11:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/206-cameras-as-weapons/chapter/australian-politics-kevin-rudd-public-sentiment.md During a breakfast in Los Angeles, Adam Curry encountered Australian tourists and discussed the political climate in their home country. Curry reports that mentioning Prime Minister Kevin Rudd triggered a strong negative reaction from the visitors. The hosts discuss the potential for a future live show tour in Australia based on listener support. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), tourists, [prime minister](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-minister.md) ### Australian Mining Tax, Access Hollywood and Lee DeWyze - **Episode:** [204: Oil Spill Déjà vu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/204-oil-spill-d-eacute-j-agrave-vu.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-30 - **Time:** 1:51:46–1:55:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/204-oil-spill-d-eacute-j-agrave-vu/chapter/australian-mining-tax-access-hollywood-and-lee-dewyze.md Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's proposed 60% tax on mining companies in Australia has led to significant economic concerns and a drop in the Australian dollar. In entertainment news, Access Hollywood covered the reunion of Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell, as well as the post-win activities of American Idol's Lee DeWyze. The segment critiques the frantic pacing and heavy use of sound effects in celebrity news broadcasts. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [kevin rudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rudd.md), [mining tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mining-tax.md), [access hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/access-hollywood.md), lee dewyze ### Sysadmin Culture and Australian Traffic Sign Hacks - **Episode:** [177: Vajazzling the Slutsquad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/177-vajazzling-the-slutsquad.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-25 - **Time:** 11:15–14:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/177-vajazzling-the-slutsquad/chapter/sysadmin-culture-and-australian-traffic-sign-hacks.md A comic from xkcd.com highlighting system administrator culture serves as a lead-in to news from Sydney, Australia, where protesters hacked electronic traffic signs to display political messages against Kevin Rudd. The incident is compared to elaborate, long-term practical jokes famously carried out by Caltech graduates. 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