# Major Garrett on The No Agenda Show

Major Garrett comes up in 30 chapters across 29 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2011 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 30
- **Episodes:** 29
- **Discussed:** November 2011 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Ben Carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-carson.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Lindsey Graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [Media Bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [Secret Service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 30

### Donald Trump, Air Force One Decoy Maneuvers

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 57:22–1:12:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/donald-trump-air-force-one-decoy-maneuvers.md

The Secret Service utilized a decoy Air Force One and a catering truck to smuggle Donald Trump out of Europe following a NATO summit due to credible threats from Iran. Media outlets, including MSNBC and NPR, questioned the safety of the press corps left on the decoy plane. The hosts note that Bill Clinton used a similar body-double tactic in Islamabad in 2000 and argue that the President's safety is the Secret Service's primary mandate.

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### Thomas Massie, Israel Aid Vote, House Amendment

- **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-19
- **Time:** 54:07–57:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/thomas-massie-israel-aid-vote-house-amendment.md

Representative Thomas Massie was the sole Republican to vote for an amendment to cut off aid to Israel, while over 100 Democrats supported the measure. Political strategists on CBS discussed whether this vote indicates a growing "anti-Semitic problem" within the Democratic caucus. The hosts analyze the dichotomy between Republican support for Israel and the shifting stance of progressive Democrats.

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### Three By Three Experiment, CBS Evening News Critique

- **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Time:** 41:03–45:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/three-by-three-experiment-cbs-evening-news-critique.md

The "Three By Three" experiment evaluates the opening segments of major news networks, starting with the lowest-rated program, CBS Evening News. Guest host Major Garrett's coverage of Missouri floods and Royal family news is criticized as ineffective and boring. The failure of the network is partially attributed to the leadership of Barry Weiss, who is described as a writer lacking broadcast expertise.

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### Mike Johnson, Major Garrett, Congressional Security Concerns

- **Episode:** [1799: Taproot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-14
- **Time:** 24:20–27:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot/chapter/mike-johnson-major-garrett-congressional-security-concerns.md

Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on CBS to discuss the atmosphere of fear on Capitol Hill following the murder of Charlie Kirk. Johnson stated that many members of Congress are reconsidering re-election or canceling public events due to safety concerns. He called for a reduction in political rhetoric, specifically the use of terms like "Nazi" and "fascist," which he believes spurs deranged individuals to violent action.

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### Christian Nationalism, Lance Wallnau and the Courage Tour

- **Episode:** [1693: Freedom Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-08
- **Time:** 49:05–54:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force/chapter/christian-nationalism-lance-wallnau-and-the-courage-tour.md

CBS News reporter Major Garrett profiled Lance Wallnau and his "Courage Tour" in Wisconsin, which aims to mobilize charismatic Christians to vote for Donald Trump. Wallnau frames the election as a spiritual battle against "demonic" forces and views Trump as a divinely chosen outsider. The report suggests this is the most tactical voter mobilization effort by Christian nationalists to date.

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### Insurance Industry Losses and Climate Change Surcharges

- **Episode:** [1586: Escaped Mutant](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-31
- **Time:** 36:10–40:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1586-escaped-mutant/chapter/insurance-industry-losses-and-climate-change-surcharges.md

Major Garrett of CBS News reports that insured losses from extreme weather exceeded $34 billion in the first half of 2023. The hosts discuss the "climate change surcharge" appearing on homeowner insurance policies across 31 states, with some seeing 30% rate increases. Financial data for Progressive Insurance is reviewed, showing significant increases in net income and profit margins despite the industry's claims of being overwhelmed by weather events.

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### George Santos Federal Indictment, Senate Republican Reactions

- **Episode:** [1554: The Verger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-11
- **Time:** 12:13–15:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger/chapter/george-santos-federal-indictment-senate-republican-reactions.md

Congressman George Santos pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds. Federal prosecutors allege Santos defrauded donors by using campaign funds for personal expenses and illegally collected unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Major Garrett reports that Senate Republicans are distancing themselves from Donald Trump following the Carroll verdict, suggesting he may be unelectable in a general election.

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### Anthony Fauci, Major Garrett, Damar Hamlin Twitter Reactions

- **Episode:** [1519: Freeze Peach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-12
- **Time:** 13:49–20:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach/chapter/anthony-fauci-major-garrett-damar-hamlin-twitter-reactions.md

Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the collapse of NFL player Damar Hamlin during an interview with CBS News correspondent Major Garrett. Garrett questions Fauci about the rapid spread of "conspiracy theories" on Twitter linking the incident to vaccine-related injuries. The exchange is analyzed for its scripted nature, specifically focusing on Garrett prompting Fauci to use the word "horror" to describe the spread of misinformation.

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### July 4th Military Pageantry, Major Garrett Reporting

- **Episode:** [1152: Veergayin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-07
- **Time:** 2:00:50–2:05:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin/chapter/july-4th-military-pageantry-major-garrett-reporting.md

CBS News correspondent Major Garrett reported on the "militarized pageantry" of President Trump's July 4th celebration in Washington, D.C. The hosts discuss the media's negative framing of the event's cost and the presence of military hardware like Bradley Fighting Vehicles.

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### G20 Summit Media Narrative and Trump

- **Episode:** [1091: Surf n Turf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1091-surf-n-turf.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-03
- **Time:** 35:48–41:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1091-surf-n-turf/chapter/g20-summit-media-narrative-and-trump.md

Media coverage of the G20 focused heavily on perceived "awkward moments" for President Trump, including his avoidance of Putin and bin Salman. Analysts discuss how the press framed Trump as isolated while other world leaders mingled. Additional speculation arose regarding whether Trump would be invited to George H.W. Bush's state funeral following past tensions with the Bush family.

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### Mike Pompeo BBC Interview, Vladimir Putin Botox

- **Episode:** [1012: Value Convo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-01
- **Time:** 2:33:54–2:36:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo/chapter/mike-pompeo-bbc-interview-vladimir-putin-botox.md

CIA Director Mike Pompeo's interview with the BBC is discussed, specifically his confidence in the 2018 elections. A humorous aside explores a rumor that the US considered leaking Vladimir Putin's Botox schedule as a form of psychological warfare.

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### Major Garrett, Dick Durbin and Political Protocol

- **Episode:** [999: Nein Nein Nein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-18
- **Time:** 52:50–59:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein/chapter/major-garrett-dick-durbin-and-political-protocol.md

Major Garrett reports on the conflicting accounts of the Oval Office meeting, noting that Senators David Perdue and Tom Cotton did not recall the vulgarity. Senator Dick Durbin maintains the comments were "vile and vulgar" and repeated. The discussion touches on the breakdown of protocol regarding private meetings and draws a comparison to how Bill Clinton's actions changed public discourse on sexual acts.

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### Media Coverage of Donald Trump Jr. Meeting

- **Episode:** [946: High Falutin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-13
- **Time:** 19:30–23:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin/chapter/media-coverage-of-donald-trump-jr-meeting.md

CBS News reports on Donald Trump Jr.'s interview with Fox News regarding his June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer. The meeting was arranged by music promoter Rob Goldstone on behalf of a Russian pop star whose father has ties to Vladimir Putin. Major Garrett reports that while the President defended his son as transparent, the meeting was intended to produce damaging information on Hillary Clinton.

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### Rand Paul, Political Investigations and CBS Grammar

- **Episode:** [904: Reich 4.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-16
- **Time:** 39:10–41:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0/chapter/rand-paul-political-investigations-and-cbs-grammar.md

Senator Rand Paul argued against further political investigations into the Trump administration, suggesting the Justice Department should handle law enforcement matters. The segment also critiques the specific grammatical choices used by CBS News reporter Major Garrett.

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### Jake Tapper Recalls Obama Administration's War on Fox News

- **Episode:** [896: Wall of Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/896-wall-of-meat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-19
- **Time:** 44:37–46:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/896-wall-of-meat/chapter/jake-tapper-recalls-obama-administration-s-war-on-fox-news.md

CNN's Jake Tapper appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the Obama administration's past attempts to delegitimize Fox News. Tapper recalls defending colleagues like Major Garrett and Bret Baier when the White House tried to exclude the network. The hosts use this to highlight the hypocrisy in current media complaints about Trump's treatment of the press.

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### Major Garrett, Attendance Figures, Convention Protests

- **Episode:** [844: Witch Hunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-21
- **Time:** 1:20:19–1:22:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt/chapter/major-garrett-attendance-figures-convention-protests.md

CBS News reporter Major Garrett highlighted empty seats during the convention and reported that the economic boom promised to Cleveland has been a "bust." The hosts discuss the relatively small scale of protests outside the arena compared to initial fears of widespread violence, attributing the lack of turnout to recent tensions involving police shootings.

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### Military Procurement, San Diego Campaign Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [831: (((twitter)))](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/831-twitter.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-05
- **Time:** 1:02:37–1:07:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/831-twitter/chapter/military-procurement-san-diego-campaign-rhetoric.md

During a campaign stop in San Diego, Hillary Clinton attacked Donald Trump's stance on the military and nuclear proliferation in Asia. Trump's past comments describing the military as a "disaster" were framed by CBS reporter Nancy Cordes as an insult to service members. Trump responded by clarifying his criticisms focus on corrupt procurement processes and the need for allies like Japan and South Korea to pay more for defense.

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### Major Garrett and CBS Trump Coverage Deconstruction

- **Episode:** [817: Sellout Politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/817-sellout-politics.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-19
- **Time:** 57:17–1:04:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/817-sellout-politics/chapter/major-garrett-and-cbs-trump-coverage-deconstruction.md

A CBS News report by Major Garrett is analyzed for its perceived bias against Donald Trump. The hosts point out how the reporting uses "leading the witness" techniques to frame Trump's arguments as phony. They contrast this with Ross Perot's historical use of infomercials and charts to explain complex political issues directly to the public without media filtering.

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### CBS News Investigation and Trump Debate Boycott

- **Episode:** [795: Trump Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-31
- **Time:** 15:15–20:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head/chapter/cbs-news-investigation-and-trump-debate-boycott.md

The "3x3" media analysis examines how CBS News, ABC, and NBC reported on Donald Trump's decision to skip the Fox News debate in South Carolina and Iowa. Major Garrett's reporting for CBS is characterized as a "hit piece" that questioned which veterans' groups would actually benefit from Trump's fundraising. The segment also covers Bill O'Reilly's unsuccessful attempt to persuade Trump to return to the debate stage and the perceived softening of network attitudes toward Trump's candidacy.

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### Major Garrett and Katy Tur Media Bias

- **Episode:** [795: Trump Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-31
- **Time:** 46:10–49:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head/chapter/major-garrett-and-katy-tur-media-bias.md

Donald Trump's refusal to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project is linked to the negative CBS News investigation. The discussion highlights personal animosity between Trump and reporters Major Garrett and Katy Tur. Garrett's bias is traced back to an early campaign encounter where Trump insulted his journalistic integrity, while Tur reportedly faced similar friction after being assigned the Trump beat for NBC.

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