# Mark Hall on The No Agenda Show Mark Hall comes up in 19 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2011 to March 2025. - **Chapters:** 19 - **Episodes:** 18 - **Discussed:** April 2011 – March 2025 - **Related topics:** [Fethullah Gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [Killing Ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [Turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Charter Schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [Gulen Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen-movement.md), [Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [Recep Tayyip Erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md) ## Chapters 1–19 of 19 ### Political Activism Tactics, Mark Kelly Tesla Comments - **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-16 - **Time:** 33:27–38:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/political-activism-tactics-mark-kelly-tesla-comments.md The Indivisible Project encourages activists to hold their own town halls with "empty chairs" if Republican representatives refuse to meet. Separately, Senator Mark Kelly criticized Elon Musk, referring to him as an "asshole" and expressing a desire to stop driving a Tesla. The segment explores the increasing use of profanity and aggressive tactics in modern political discourse. Keywords: indivisible action, [mark kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-kelly.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [town hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/town-hall.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md) ### Panama Canal Sovereignty and Chinese Influence - **Episode:** [1728: Hatchet Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-09 - **Time:** 53:15–55:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man/chapter/panama-canal-sovereignty-and-chinese-influence.md Sir Mark Hall expresses outrage over Donald Trump's comments regarding the Panama Canal and Chinese investment in the region. The discussion covers the "neutrality agreement" and the potential for the U.S. to pressure Panama to unwind its Belt and Road Initiative agreements with China. Keywords: [panama canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-canal.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [ivermectin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivermectin.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, KnobCon Synthesizer Convention - **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-12 - **Time:** 1:32:14–1:36:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/executive-producer-credits-knobcon-synthesizer-convention.md A tribute is paid to Sarah, the mother of producer Mark Hall, who co-founded the KnobCon synthesizer convention in Chicago. The convention, now in its 12th year, is scheduled for September 2024. The segment includes a discussion on her battle with cancer and the impact of the pandemic. Keywords: knobcon, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), synthesizer, [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [ovarian cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ovarian-cancer.md) ### Weather Anomalies and Austin Shindig Preparations - **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-16 - **Time:** 1:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/weather-anomalies-and-austin-shindig-preparations.md The hosts open the program discussing unseasonable rain in Northern Silicon Valley and pleasant temperatures in Austin, Texas. They reference an upcoming social gathering or "shindig" in Austin, noting that Sir Mark Hall has been tweeting invitations to the entire country. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather.md), [rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), shindig ### Austin Texas Meetup, No Agenda Community Gathering Recap - **Episode:** [1117: Composting People](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-03 - **Time:** 1:38–6:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people/chapter/austin-texas-meetup-no-agenda-community-gathering-recap.md A recap of the No Agenda meetup in Austin, Texas, describes an attendance of approximately 125 people at Austin Beerworks. Notable attendees included Sir Gene and documentarian Mark Hall, who provided "number one" foam fingers. The discussion touches on the unique community atmosphere and compares the enthusiasm of Texas listeners to other regions like California and Alaska. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [austin beerworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-beerworks.md), [sir gene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-gene.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), nametags, [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md) ### Dame G Money, Dominic the 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur - **Episode:** [1117: Composting People](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-03 - **Time:** 1:21:44–1:26:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1117-composting-people/chapter/dame-g-money-dominic-the-13-year-old-entrepreneur.md Gretchen Whitting is damed as "Dame G Money the Hysteria Skeptic." A special highlight is given to 13-year-old Dominic Vitale, who raised over $300 at the Austin meetup by selling "No Agenda" dog tags in collaboration with Sir Mark and Sir Michael Halby. Keywords: dame g money, dominic vitale, dog tags, [entrepreneur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrepreneur.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### Google Podcast Player and Donor Acknowledgments - **Episode:** [1028: Roscoe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-26 - **Time:** 2:19:19–2:22:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe/chapter/google-podcast-player-and-donor-acknowledgments.md The show discusses the new Google podcast player and the requirement for special RSS tags to be surfaced in their recommendations. Donors are thanked, including documentarian Mark Hall and a listener named Grebulon, who recommended the TV series Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams. The episode "Kill All Others" is specifically highlighted for its relevance to No Agenda themes of media manipulation. Keywords: [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), philip k. dick, electric dreams ### Sir Sancho of the Spanish Maine and Typhoon Lan - **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-27 - **Time:** 5:07:22–5:10:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/sir-sancho-of-the-spanish-maine-and-typhoon-lan.md Mark Hall is knighted as Sir Sancho of the Spanish Maine. Matthew Elwert, celebrating his 33rd birthday in Japan, requests travel karma after his team was stranded on a Shinkansen train near Mount Fuji due to power failures caused by Typhoon Lan. Keywords: [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), sir sancho, matthew elwert, [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), typhoon lan ### Donor Acknowledgments, Value for Value - **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-08 - **Time:** 2:12:46–2:20:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/donor-acknowledgments-value-for-value.md The hosts read a list of donors who contributed $50 or more to the show. Notable mentions include Dame Beth, Sir Torialta, and Mark Hall, who requested a "turbo de-douching" of filmmaker Spike Lee. The segment reinforces the "value for value" model of the podcast. Keywords: dame beth, sir torialta, [christopher dolan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-dolan.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Associate Executive Producers and Value-for-Value Support - **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-04 - **Time:** 2:22:44–2:30:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-value-for-value-support.md A group of Associate Executive Producers, including Sir Tom Dangeroux and Kenneth Bear, are thanked for their financial support. The segment highlights the "value-for-value" model, where listeners contribute based on the utility they receive from the show. Personal notes from donors discuss the "sanity-preserving" nature of the podcast in a media environment described as "phallocentric" or "upside-down." Keywords: [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), otley, [beaverton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beaverton.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md) ### Killing Ed Documentary, Fethullah Gulen - **Episode:** [863: Quantum of Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-25 - **Time:** 1:32:52–1:36:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence/chapter/killing-ed-documentary-fethullah-gulen.md One of the hosts attended a screening of "Killing Ed," a documentary by Mark Hall about the Fethullah Gulen movement and its influence on U.S. charter schools. The film is described as a frightening look at the intersection of education and foreign political movements. Keywords: [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md) ### Killing Ed Documentary and CAIR Presence at Screenings - **Episode:** [857: ISIS-Land](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/857-isis-land.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-04 - **Time:** 1:27:39–1:30:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/857-isis-land/chapter/killing-ed-documentary-and-cair-presence-at-screenings.md Director Mark Hall's documentary "Killing Ed," which investigates the Gulen charter school movement, faced scrutiny from representatives of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) during screenings. The hosts describe incidents of private security monitoring suspicious individuals at the theater who were believed to be recording the Q&A sessions. Keywords: [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [gulen movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen-movement.md), [cair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cair.md), [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md) ### Killing Ed Screening, Chicago Meetup - **Episode:** [831: (((twitter)))](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/831-twitter.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-05 - **Time:** 2:01:58–2:04:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/831-twitter/chapter/killing-ed-screening-chicago-meetup.md A screening of the documentary "Killing Ed," which investigates the Gulen charter school network, is scheduled for June 29th in Chicago. Producer Mark Hall is utilizing the platform Tugg to facilitate the event. A "No Agenda" listener meetup is planned to coincide with the screening to support the politically sensitive film. Keywords: [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), gulen schools, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md) ### Fethullah Gulen Charter Schools and US Evacuations from Turkey - **Episode:** [812: Non-Disabled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-31 - **Time:** 2:26:17–2:31:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled/chapter/fethullah-gulen-charter-schools-and-us-evacuations-from-turkey.md The documentary "Killing Ed" by Mark Hall, which investigates Gulen-linked charter schools in the U.S., is reportedly being censored in Texas. Simultaneously, the U.S. State Department and Pentagon ordered the evacuation of nearly 700 military dependents from Turkey. The hosts speculate this move anticipates a major military escalation involving Turkey and Saudi Arabia in Syria. Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [h1b visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1b-visas.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md) ### Fethullah Gulen Movement, Turkish Campaign Donations and "Killing Ed" - **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-22 - **Time:** 1:31:45–1:37:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/fethullah-gulen-movement-turkish-campaign-donations-and-killing-ed.md USA Today investigates questionable campaign donations linked to the Fethullah Gulen movement, involving Turkish-Americans donating to US politicians like Senator Kelly Ayotte. The movement, which operates over 100 US charter schools, is accused of using "strategic ambiguity" to recycle teacher salaries into political contributions. Filmmaker Mark Hall's documentary "Killing Ed" is cited as a resource for understanding the movement's influence. Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [kelly ayotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kelly-ayotte.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [killing ed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/killing-ed.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md) ### Fethullah Gulen, Harmony Charter Schools and "Killing Ed" Documentary - **Episode:** [768: Terror Tuesdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-25 - **Time:** 1:25:28–1:29:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/fethullah-gulen-harmony-charter-schools-and-killing-ed-documentary.md Filmmaker Mark Hall's documentary "Killing Ed" exposes the influence of Turkish imam Fethullah Gulen on the American charter school system, specifically the Harmony Public Schools in Texas. The film alleges that these schools use federal funding to import Turkish teachers without proper credentials and to fund political trips for U.S. congressmen. The hosts describe the network as a "bloodless jihad" aimed at expanding Turkish cultural influence. Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), harmony public schools, [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md) ### Fethullah Gulen, CIA Ties and Killer Ed Documentary - **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-22 - **Time:** 2:02:29–2:04:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/fethullah-gulen-cia-ties-and-killer-ed-documentary.md A listener shares an anecdote about being mistaken for a CIA agent in Turkey after asking locals about Fethullah Gulen. The hosts discuss the Gulen movement's alleged ties to the CIA and promote Mark Hall's documentary "Killer Ed," which investigates the movement's influence. A special screening of the film is mentioned as taking place in Austin. Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), killer ed, [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [gulen movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen-movement.md) ### Austin Astronomical Society Star Party and Telescope Experiences - **Episode:** [717: Juice Jacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/717-juice-jacking.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-30 - **Time:** 2:56–7:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/717-juice-jacking/chapter/austin-astronomical-society-star-party-and-telescope-experiences.md Adam Curry describes an exclusive star party near Bee Caves, Austin, featuring the Austin Astronomical Society. He recounts looking through high-powered, homebrew telescopes to view Jupiter and its moons, marking his first time using a telescope in decades. The event concluded with a musical performance by Dana Falkenberry in a wooded setting. Keywords: dana falkenberry, [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), austin astronomical society, [jupiter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jupiter.md), telescopes, [light pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-pollution.md) ### Mark Zuckerberg, Education Question Scripting - **Episode:** [297: Obama's Clutch Car](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/297-obama-s-clutch-car.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-21 - **Time:** 55:30–56:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/297-obama-s-clutch-car/chapter/mark-zuckerberg-education-question-scripting.md During the Facebook town hall, Mark Zuckerberg interrupted President Obama to praise the administration's "Race to the Top" education initiative. 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