# Maricopa County on The No Agenda Show Maricopa County comes up in 19 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2015 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 19 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** July 2015 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [Katie Hobbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-hobbs.md), [Rachel Maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [Voting Machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md), [Arizona Audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona-audit.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Dominion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominion.md), [Election Audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-audit.md), [Election Integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-integrity.md), [Jake Tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md) ## Chapters 1–19 of 19 ### Ballot Verification Errors, VA Health System Comparison - **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-06 - **Time:** 1:06:40–1:11:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/ballot-verification-errors-va-health-system-comparison.md Technical issues with barcode readability and signature verification in Maricopa County and Georgia are compared to the troubled electronic health record modernization at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA project reportedly caused thousands of cases of harm and several deaths due to software glitches like disappearing prescriptions. The hosts use this as a cautionary tale for implementing complex, unproven technology in critical government functions like voting. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), signature verification, [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), [gao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gao.md), [software failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-failure.md) ### Kari Lake Election Lawsuit, Ballot Sizing Issues - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 2:15:13–2:17:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/kari-lake-election-lawsuit-ballot-sizing-issues.md A judge dismisses Kari Lake's lawsuit to overturn the Arizona gubernatorial election results, citing a lack of evidence of intentional fraud. Testimony is highlighted regarding "19-inch ballot images" being printed on 20-inch paper, which allegedly caused tabulators to reject ballots in Maricopa County. Keywords: [kari lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kari-lake.md), arizona governor, [katie hobbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-hobbs.md), [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), ballot tabulators ### Florida Election Results, Ron DeSantis Success - **Episode:** [1502: Shood Fortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-24 - **Time:** 16:33–20:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage/chapter/florida-election-results-ron-desantis-success.md The hosts contrast the Republican success in Florida with struggles in other states, noting Ron DeSantis's victory in traditionally blue Miami-Dade. They discuss how the abortion issue may have impacted Texas Republicans more than anticipated. A prediction is made that Donald Trump will announce his 2024 candidacy on November 15th to act as a de facto president. Keywords: [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [miami-dade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami-dade.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md) ### Midterm Ad Spending, Arizona Voting Glitches - **Episode:** [1502: Shood Fortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-24 - **Time:** 30:01–32:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage/chapter/midterm-ad-spending-arizona-voting-glitches.md Political ad spending for the 2022 midterms approached $10 billion, a record high that primarily benefited media companies. The hosts deconstruct reports of technical glitches in Maricopa County, Arizona, involving printer ink and password errors. They criticize CNN for dismissing these issues as "minutiae" while focusing on poll workers' social media posts. Keywords: ad spending, [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [technical glitches](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-glitches.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [fulton county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fulton-county.md), [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md) ### Maricopa County Printer Issues, Voting Procedures - **Episode:** [1502: Shood Fortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-24 - **Time:** 34:53–37:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage/chapter/maricopa-county-printer-issues-voting-procedures.md Detailed reporting on the printer malfunctions in Arizona where ballots were not printed dark enough for tabulating machines to read. The hosts discuss the logistical confusion as voters were told to drive to different centers. They debate the merits of mail-in voting versus in-person machine voting. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md), ballot tabulation, [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Joe Biden, Post-Election Recalibration - **Episode:** [1502: Shood Fortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-24 - **Time:** 37:35–40:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage/chapter/joe-biden-post-election-recalibration.md The hosts analyze President Joe Biden's post-election stance and whether he will "recalibrate" like Bill Clinton did after previous midterm losses. NPR reports on the ongoing ballot counting in Arizona, where Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer explains the delay due to record-breaking drop-offs. Biden emphasizes working within "legitimate efforts of our Constitution." Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), stephen richer, [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), midterm results ### Kari Lake, Arizona Election Integrity Claims - **Episode:** [1505: Cat's Paw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-20 - **Time:** 1:21:17–1:23:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw/chapter/kari-lake-arizona-election-integrity-claims.md Kari Lake released a video claiming that widespread problems with voting machines and printers in Maricopa County disenfranchised voters during the Arizona gubernatorial election. Lake called for Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to recuse herself from certifying the results, citing a conflict of interest. Reports from polling locations indicated that nearly half of the tabulation centers experienced technical failures on Election Day. Keywords: [kari lake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kari-lake.md), [katie hobbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-hobbs.md), [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md) ### Maricopa County, Voter Fraud Allegations - **Episode:** [1505: Cat's Paw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-20 - **Time:** 1:23:52–1:25:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw/chapter/maricopa-county-voter-fraud-allegations.md Voters in Arizona reported instances of being turned away or given incorrect ballots at polling stations, leading to allegations of systemic failure. In one case, a Republican voter at a community college claimed he was accused of being an illegal immigrant despite providing valid identification. As Katie Hobbs' lead narrowed, the margin approached the 0.5% threshold required for an automatic recount under Arizona law. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [voter fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-fraud.md), [katie hobbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-hobbs.md), election recount ### Maricopa County Election Grievances - **Episode:** [1504: Value Chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-17 - **Time:** 1:14:34–1:18:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1504-value-chain/chapter/maricopa-county-election-grievances.md A resident named Matt Baker delivered a viral speech at a Maricopa County City Council meeting, comparing the botched election process to a bank losing a customer's life savings. The testimony highlighted public frustration with voting machine failures and the perceived corruption of local election officials. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), matt baker, [election integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-integrity.md), [city council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-council.md), [voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting.md) ### Maricopa County, 2020 Election Records - **Episode:** [1457: MAGATARD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1457-magatard.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-05 - **Time:** 2:44:09–2:48:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1457-magatard/chapter/maricopa-county-2020-election-records.md Newly uncovered records from Maricopa County, Arizona, suggest that over 20,000 ballots were received after the legal deadline on Election Day in 2020. An investigation by Verity Vote found that many of these late ballots were counted despite the state's 7:00 PM cutoff. The report, aired by NTD News, notes that the margin of victory in the state was approximately 10,000 votes. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ballots.md), [postal service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/postal-service.md), [ntd news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntd-news.md) ### Election Data Deletion and 2020 Fraud Investigations - **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-14 - **Time:** 3:08:38–3:12:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/election-data-deletion-and-2020-fraud-investigations.md Maricopa County officials admitted to deleting election data after receiving a subpoena from the Arizona Senate, claiming the data was archived elsewhere. In Michigan, three women were charged with 2020 election fraud. The hosts discuss these developments as evidence that concerns regarding election integrity are grounded in fact rather than "disinformation." Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [arizona audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona-audit.md), [election fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-fraud.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [voter id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-id.md) ### Maricopa County Forensic Audit Results - **Episode:** [1385: Flu Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-26 - **Time:** 2:38:22–2:43:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone/chapter/maricopa-county-forensic-audit-results.md The Cyber Ninjas' forensic audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election results revealed significant technical discrepancies, including deleted access logs and dual-boot drives on voting machines. While the audit did not provide a definitive conclusion on the winner, it highlighted severe vulnerabilities in the digital voting infrastructure. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), cyber ninjas, [election audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-audit.md), [dominion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominion.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md) ### Juanita Tolliver, Arizona Audit Coverage - **Episode:** [1353: Lousy Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-06 - **Time:** 1:38:49–1:43:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus/chapter/juanita-tolliver-arizona-audit-coverage.md MSNBC's Juanita Tolliver and CNN's Jake Tapper criticized the ongoing election audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, labeling it a "bogus" sham. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs appeared on CNN to state there is "literally no chance" of the election results being overturned. The hosts highlight the biased nature of the reporting and the political aspirations of the officials involved. Keywords: juanita tolliver, [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [katie hobbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-hobbs.md), [arizona audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona-audit.md), [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ### Maricopa County Recount, Chicken Ballot Conspiracy - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 2:34:40–2:36:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/maricopa-county-recount-chicken-ballot-conspiracy.md The Maricopa County election recount has been met with ridicule from mainstream media figures like Rachel Maddow. Arizona election administrators have had to address bizarre accusations, including a claim that ballots were fed to hundreds of thousands of chickens and then incinerated to hide evidence of fraud. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), election recount, [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md) ### Arizona Ballot Audit, Bamboo Paper Claims - **Episode:** [1347: Big Caffeine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-16 - **Time:** 2:59:25–3:04:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine/chapter/arizona-ballot-audit-bamboo-paper-claims.md A hand recount of 2.1 million ballots in Maricopa County, Arizona, continues to draw national attention. Auditors are reportedly checking for "bamboo" in the paper stock to investigate claims that 40,000 ballots were flown in from Asia. While the audit is dismissed by many as a conspiracy-driven effort, it remains a point of intense interest for those concerned with election integrity. Keywords: [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), ballot audit, bamboo, [election integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-integrity.md) ### Rachel Maddow on Arizona Election Audit - **Episode:** [1341: Bunny Hugging](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1341-bunny-hugging.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-25 - **Time:** 1:49:12–1:53:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1341-bunny-hugging/chapter/rachel-maddow-on-arizona-election-audit.md Rachel Maddow expresses alarm over the ongoing ballot audit in Maricopa County, Arizona. She characterizes the process as "bastardizing" the 2020 election and claims ballots were handed to "conspiracy theorists." The hosts critique her rhetoric and the media's fear of a manual recount. Keywords: [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [election audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-audit.md), stop the steal, [qanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qanon.md) ### Maricopa County, Dominion Subject Matter Experts - **Episode:** [1299: King Mitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-01 - **Time:** 1:35:00–1:38:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch/chapter/maricopa-county-dominion-subject-matter-experts.md The Maricopa County Director of Election Day Voting defended the presence of Dominion employees in the tabulation center, describing them as "subject matter experts." He compared the relationship to a city-owned airport where private airlines provide the pilots and technical expertise. Critics argue this level of access by private contractors compromises election security. Keywords: [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [dominion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominion.md), tabulation, private-public partnership ### Statistical Modeling and Premature State Calls in Virginia and Arizona - **Episode:** [1292: Killing Mink](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1292-killing-mink.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-06 - **Time:** 7:11–9:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1292-killing-mink/chapter/statistical-modeling-and-premature-state-calls-in-virginia-and-arizona.md News outlets utilized historical data and flawed polling to call states like Virginia for Joe Biden while he trailed significantly in the actual count. Conversely, red states like Texas remained uncalled despite high tabulation percentages, leading to a perception of media interference. The subsequent recall of Arizona's status highlights the volatility of these statistical projections during the 2020 vote count. Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [maricopa county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maricopa-county.md), [polling data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling-data.md) ### Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the Birther Movement - **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-26 - **Time:** 1:28:40–1:31:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/sheriff-joe-arpaio-and-the-birther-movement.md Jake Tapper interviews Sheriff Joe Arpaio regarding his continued investigation into President Obama's birth certificate. Arpaio maintains that the document released by the White House is a "fraudulent forged government document." 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