# Max Baucus on The No Agenda Show Max Baucus comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to March 2012. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** October 2009 – March 2012 - **Related topics:** [Al Franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [Baucus Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baucus-bill.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Free Trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [Meet The Press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), [Protectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protectionism.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Russia WTO Accession, PNTR, and Human Rights - **Episode:** [394: No Bagles for You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-25 - **Time:** 1:30:08–1:35:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you/chapter/russia-wto-accession-pntr-and-human-rights.md Congress debates granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) to Russia as it joins the WTO. Senator Max Baucus argues the deal is a "one-way street" benefiting US exporters, while Senator Jon Kyl opposes it on human rights grounds and Russia's failure to protect intellectual property. The hosts mock the use of human rights as a political tool given US incarceration rates. Keywords: [world trade organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-trade-organization.md), pntr, [max baucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-baucus.md), jon kyl, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), jackson-vanik amendment ### Joe Biden Gaffe, Buy American Provision Debate - **Episode:** [174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-14 - **Time:** 1:37:04–1:40:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy/chapter/joe-biden-gaffe-buy-american-provision-debate.md Vice President Joe Biden is mocked for a "Meet the Press" appearance where he defended the fair treatment of terrorists while simultaneously predicting their execution. The hosts also discuss the removal of "Buy American" provisions from the stimulus bill, noting that other nations like China and Japan successfully implemented similar protectionist measures in their own recovery plans. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [meet the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), buy american, [protectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protectionism.md), [free trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md), [max baucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-baucus.md) ### Senate Healthcare Debate, Max Baucus, Al Franken - **Episode:** [154: Amanda Knox Knockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-06 - **Time:** 1:33:37–1:35:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers/chapter/senate-healthcare-debate-max-baucus-al-franken.md Observations from the Senate floor during healthcare debates include a $500 billion proposed reduction in Medicare. Senator Max Baucus is described as appearing exhausted or impaired during late-night sessions, while Senator Al Franken is noted for a brief, humorous exchange regarding his remaining speaking time. Keywords: [max baucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-baucus.md), [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [senate floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-floor.md) ### Baucus Bill, IRS Healthcare Tax Penalties - **Episode:** [135: Google Wave Invite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-01 - **Time:** 1:05:03–1:05:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/baucus-bill-irs-healthcare-tax-penalties.md The Baucus healthcare bill is identified as a tax because the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is designated to enforce penalties for those without insurance. Failure to pay the mandate could result in fines up to $25,000 or a year in prison, contradicting presidential promises that the plan would not constitute a tax increase. Keywords: [max baucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-baucus.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [senate finance committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-finance-committee.md), healthcare tax, [baucus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baucus-bill.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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