# Legislation on The No Agenda Show

Legislation comes up in 145 chapters across 132 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 145
- **Episodes:** 132
- **Discussed:** October 2007 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Civil Liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md), [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [Transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 145

### Congressional Roadmap, Codifying Birthright Legislation

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 15:59–17:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/congressional-roadmap-codifying-birthright-legislation.md

Justice Brett Kavanaugh reportedly provided a roadmap for Congress to potentially codify restrictions on birthright citizenship through legislation. Following the July 4th recess, Republicans on Capitol Hill are expected to address this alongside the SAVE Act. The White House is reportedly preparing a "Plan B" to pursue legislative changes after the executive order was struck down.

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### New York Gender-Neutral Parentage Legislation

- **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-11
- **Time:** 1:55:24–1:57:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/new-york-gender-neutral-parentage-legislation.md

New York Democrats have passed legislation to replace the terms "mother" and "father" with "gestating parent" and "non-gestating parent" in state law. The bill, awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul's signature, aims to make family court and education laws more inclusive, though critics mock the linguistic shift.

Keywords: [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), gestating parent, [gender neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [family court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-court.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

### UK Smoking Ban, Vaping Industry, and Philip Morris Strategy

- **Episode:** [1862: Smear Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-23
- **Time:** 1:56:48–1:58:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign/chapter/uk-smoking-ban-vaping-industry-and-philip-morris-strategy.md

The UK has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will raise the legal smoking age by one year every year, effectively banning cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008. Analysis suggests that major tobacco companies like Philip Morris may support such bans as they pivot toward high-margin nicotine vapes and salts. The legislation focuses on purchasing rights rather than the act of smoking itself.

Keywords: uk smoking ban, [vaping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaping.md), [philip morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philip-morris.md), nicotine salts, tobacco legislation

### California Human Composting Legislation

- **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-05
- **Time:** 24:26–26:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/california-human-composting-legislation.md

California legislation set for 2027 will allow for human composting as an alternative to traditional burial or cremation. Proponents argue the practice reduces the environmental footprint and helps fight climate change, while the hosts discuss the potential for home-based composting kits.

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### Big Beautiful Bill, Colorado Public Land Sales

- **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-15
- **Time:** 1:20:03–1:23:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/big-beautiful-bill-colorado-public-land-sales.md

Colorado's Democratic delegation is opposing a provision in the "Big Beautiful Bill" that would require the BLM and Forest Service to sell public lands for housing development. While critics argue the move threatens outdoor recreation areas like Hartman Rocks, proponents point out that the proposal only affects approximately 0.75% of federal land in the state. Protected areas such as National Parks and Monuments are explicitly excluded from the potential sales.

Keywords: [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [bureau of land management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureau-of-land-management.md), [housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing.md), public lands, [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

### Marsha Blackburn, Big Tech Privacy Invasions

- **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-03
- **Time:** 1:40:54–1:43:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/marsha-blackburn-big-tech-privacy-invasions.md

Senator Marsha Blackburn raised alarms about Meta and Google allegedly coordinating to listen to phone conversations for keyword-based advertising. Blackburn argued that federal online privacy protection legislation has been repeatedly blocked by high-priced lobbyists. The hosts discuss how users unwittingly grant microphone and contact access to apps, making themselves the product.

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### California AI Bill and Complex Regulatory Definitions

- **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-26
- **Time:** 37:45–39:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/california-ai-bill-and-complex-regulatory-definitions.md

New California legislation aims to regulate advanced AI models based on specific thresholds of computing power and development costs exceeding $100 million. The bill includes dense legal definitions for "Advanced Persistent Threats" and "covered models," which critics argue are indecipherable and difficult to enforce. The discussion highlights the challenges lawmakers face when attempting to codify technical standards into state law.

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### AM Radio Preservation and FCC Commissioner Gaslighting

- **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-26
- **Time:** 54:49–59:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/am-radio-preservation-and-fcc-commissioner-gaslighting.md

The "Keep AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act" is discussed in the context of electric vehicles causing electromagnetic interference with AM signals. Republican FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has criticized the expedited approval of the Soros-Odyssey deal, claiming it bypasses normal review processes for foreign ownership. The debate centers on whether the preservation of AM radio is a matter of public safety or a political effort to protect conservative talk radio reach.

Keywords: [am radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/am-radio.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), nathan simington, [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

### Border Security Legislation, Executive Orders, Fact-Check Discrepancies

- **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-12
- **Time:** 50:55–52:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/border-security-legislation-executive-orders-fact-check-discrepancies.md

Donald Trump challenged Kamala Harris to return to Washington D.C. immediately to sign a bill closing the southern border. While Trump used the word "bill," critics noted that the President has the authority to secure the border via executive order without new legislation. This semantic distinction was used by media fact-checkers to label Trump's broader point about border security as false.

Keywords: [southern border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-border.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md), [fact-checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md)

### French Legislative Elections, Marine Le Pen and Campaign Finance Probe

- **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-11
- **Time:** 2:24:38–2:28:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/french-legislative-elections-marine-le-pen-and-campaign-finance-probe.md

Following a surprise third-place finish for the National Rally party in French elections, Marine Le Pen is facing a new probe into her 2022 campaign financing. Prosecutors are investigating allegations of embezzlement and fraud, including past loans from a Russian bank. The current political landscape in France is described as an "unprecedented" deadlock with no clear governing majority.

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [marine le pen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-le-pen.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), legislative elections, [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md)

### Taylor Swift AI Images, White House Legislation Setup

- **Episode:** [1670: The Meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-20
- **Time:** 8:48–11:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/taylor-swift-ai-images-white-house-legislation-setup.md

The hosts revisit their January 2024 prediction regarding an "AI op" involving explicit generated images of Taylor Swift on X. They analyze a White House press briefing where a reporter asks a seemingly pre-approved question about federal legislation to criminalize such images. They suggest the event was a "setup" to embed the fear of deepfakes into the public consciousness.

Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), x, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

### Chevron Deference, Gorsuch and the Administrative State

- **Episode:** [1667: Heavy Tail](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-09
- **Time:** 56:09–1:04:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail/chapter/chevron-deference-gorsuch-and-the-administrative-state.md

The Supreme Court is poised to reconsider "Chevron deference," a 40-year-old precedent that allows federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. Justice Neil Gorsuch is highlighted for his skepticism of the doctrine, arguing it conflicts with the Administrative Procedure Act. The hosts explain that overturning Chevron would shift power from unelected bureaucrats in the "administrative state" back to the legislative branch, potentially impacting regulations on everything from electric cars to drug approvals.

Keywords: [chevron deference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron-deference.md), [neil gorsuch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-gorsuch.md), administrative procedure act, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), legislative branch

### Acid Rain Meme and Climatology Research Grants

- **Episode:** [1663: Climate Change Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-23
- **Time:** 47:15–49:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/acid-rain-meme-and-climatology-research-grants.md

The hosts reflect on the "acid rain" phenomenon of the past, characterizing it as a previous environmental "scam" that has since faded from public discourse. They argue that the discipline of climatology has become a lucrative field driven by the pursuit of billions of dollars in government research grants, incentivizing scientists to maintain the global warming narrative.

Keywords: [acid rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acid-rain.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [research grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research-grants.md), [climatology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climatology.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), environmental legislation

### Deepfake Pornography Incidents in Schools

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 1:53:07–1:57:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/deepfake-pornography-incidents-in-schools.md

A group of middle school students in Beverly Hills is under investigation for creating deepfake pornographic images of classmates. The incident, following a similar controversy involving Taylor Swift, has prompted calls for new legislation in Washington state to criminalize the non-consensual creation of AI-generated explicit content.

Keywords: [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pornography.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

### Legal Challenges of AI-Generated Content

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 1:57:23–2:01:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/legal-challenges-of-ai-generated-content.md

The debate over regulating AI deepfakes touches on the boundaries of free speech and the difficulty of enforcing state laws on a "stateless" internet. Questions are raised about whether AI-generated caricatures should be legally protected and how users can verify the source of digital information.

Keywords: [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), caricature, [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

### Taylor Swift Deepfakes, White House Calls for AI Legislation

- **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-28
- **Time:** 1:07:47–1:13:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/taylor-swift-deepfakes-white-house-calls-for-ai-legislation.md

The circulation of explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift on social media prompted the White House to call for federal legislation against deepfakes. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the images as "alarming" and urged social media companies to enforce stricter content management rules. Some analysts suggest the sudden focus on this issue may be a precursor to protecting political figures from similar embarrassing AI-generated content.

Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [karine jean-pierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karine-jean-pierre.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), ai legislation

### AI Deepfake Nude Apps and Child Pornography Legislation

- **Episode:** [1596: Flagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-05
- **Time:** 2:54:01–2:58:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger/chapter/ai-deepfake-nude-apps-and-child-pornography-legislation.md

Media reports highlight the rise of AI apps used to create non-consensual deepfake nude images of teenagers, fueling calls for government regulation. The discussion notes that existing laws regarding "revenge porn" and child pornography should already cover these fabricated images. The hosts suggest the story is being used to "hype" the dangers of AI to justify restrictive new legislation.

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### Cori Bush, Unhoused Bill of Rights

- **Episode:** [1578: Tranarchism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-03
- **Time:** 49:29–51:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism/chapter/cori-bush-unhoused-bill-of-rights.md

Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush has reintroduced the Unhoused Bill of Rights, aiming to provide universal housing in the U.S. by 2027. Bush, who has personal experience with homelessness, argues that the government has the financial resources to end the crisis if it reorients its spending priorities away from foreign aid like Ukraine.

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### Ireland Incitement to Violence and Hate Speech Legislation

- **Episode:** [1566: Hush Up Boy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1566-hush-up-boy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-22
- **Time:** 2:56:11–2:59:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1566-hush-up-boy/chapter/ireland-incitement-to-violence-and-hate-speech-legislation.md

Irish Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly defended new legislation that restricts freedom of expression for the "common good." The Incitement to Violence bill could penalize individuals whose views on identity cause "deep discomfort" to others. Critics argue this is a significant overreach that undermines fundamental rights to free speech.

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### NPR Transgender Care Report, Stat News Collaboration

- **Episode:** [1560: Connectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-01
- **Time:** 1:51:27–1:58:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism/chapter/npr-transgender-care-report-stat-news-collaboration.md

A report aired on NPR, produced in partnership with Stat News, discusses Texas legislation aimed at banning gender-affirming care for minors. The segment features arguments that such care is "medically necessary" and that weaning children off puberty blockers is not based on science. Critics of the report point to its scripted nature and the influence of its owner, John Henry, and his ties to tech elites like Eric Schmidt.

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