# Maxine Waters on The No Agenda Show

Maxine Waters comes up in 115 chapters across 103 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2011 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 115
- **Episodes:** 103
- **Discussed:** August 2011 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [Racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 115

### Maxine Waters and Bernie Sanders Debate AI Dangers

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 2:16–5:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/maxine-waters-and-bernie-sanders-debate-ai-dangers.md

Representative Maxine Waters expresses concern over President Trump's push for AI data centers and the lack of safeguards, citing warnings from Bill Gates and Elon Musk. Senator Bernie Sanders compares the potential threat of AI to nuclear weapons, suggesting that developers of dangerous AI should face punishments similar to those seeking illegal nuclear arms.

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### Senate Gridlock, ACA Credits and Illegal Immigrant Healthcare

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 55:57–1:01:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/senate-gridlock-aca-credits-and-illegal-immigrant-healthcare.md

Senate Democrats blocked a stopgap bill to reopen the government, with the debate centering on Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits and healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Representative Maxine Waters faced criticism for her comments regarding "healthcare for all people" during the funding dispute.

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### Democratic Supercut Attacking Elon Musk and DOGE

- **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-20
- **Time:** 1:00:24–1:04:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/democratic-supercut-attacking-elon-musk-and-doge.md

Democratic lawmakers, including Maxine Waters, have launched a coordinated rhetorical attack against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Critics characterize the initiative as "the Department of Government Evil" and accuse Musk of illegally dismantling federal agencies like USAID and the Department of Education. Additionally, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced criticism for appearing to gloat over a downturn in Tesla's stock price, despite the state's pension funds holding significant shares.

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### JD Vance Protests, Vermont Vacation Disruption

- **Episode:** [1743: MAGAREXIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-02
- **Time:** 1:06:52–1:07:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia/chapter/jd-vance-protests-vermont-vacation-disruption.md

Vice President JD Vance and his family were met by pro-Ukraine protesters during a vacation in Vermont. The demonstrations forced the family to relocate to an undisclosed location for security reasons. The incident is compared to past calls by Democratic politicians for activists to confront Republican officials in public spaces.

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### Reparations Debate, Kamala Harris Study Proposal

- **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-17
- **Time:** 1:18:57–1:21:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/reparations-debate-kamala-harris-study-proposal.md

During an interview with Charlamagne tha God, Kamala Harris stated that the issue of reparations "has to be studied," a response that critics say mirrors decades of inaction by Democratic leaders. The discussion touches on the perceived lack of delivery for Black voters since the Obama administration, which some argue focused more on social issues like gender-neutral bathrooms than economic justice.

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### Compilation of Political Rhetoric and Incitement Claims

- **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-14
- **Time:** 11:27–14:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/compilation-of-political-rhetoric-and-incitement-claims.md

A montage of past statements from Democratic politicians and media figures highlights rhetoric perceived as inciting violence against Donald Trump. The clips include Maxine Waters calling for public harassment of cabinet members and Representative Dan Goldman stating that Trump needs to be "eliminated." The discussion suggests that years of comparing Trump to Hitler contributed to the current climate.

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### Maxine Waters, Democratic Optimism and Anti-Trump Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-11
- **Time:** 1:02:19–1:04:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/maxine-waters-democratic-optimism-and-anti-trump-rhetoric.md

Congresswoman Maxine Waters dismissed Senator Michael Bennet's concerns about a potential Trump landslide, expressing optimism for a Biden victory. She characterized Trump as a liar and referenced his past comments regarding disinfectants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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### Political Rhetoric, Democrat Calls for Violence

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 1:02:50–1:05:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/political-rhetoric-democrat-calls-for-violence.md

A supercut features various Democratic politicians and public figures using violent rhetoric against Donald Trump and his supporters. Examples include calls for "uprisings," "punching him in the face," and "getting up in the face" of officials. The hosts contrast the lack of legal consequences for these statements with the prosecution of Trump for his "peacefully and patriotically" speech on January 6th.

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### Russian Pranksters, Maxine Waters and Chunga-Changa Island

- **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-26
- **Time:** 1:19:12–1:25:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/russian-pranksters-maxine-waters-and-chunga-changa-island.md

Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus call Congresswoman Maxine Waters pretending to be Greta Thunberg and her father. Waters expresses support for the fictional "Chunga-Changa Island" and praises "Thud-burg" for her environmental activism. The hosts highlight Waters' failure to realize the call was a hoax despite the pranksters' thick Russian accents and the absurdity of the island's name.

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### Silicon Valley Bank Failure, Woke Bank Thesis

- **Episode:** [1538: FedNow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1538-fednow.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-16
- **Time:** 1:58:41–2:04:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1538-fednow/chapter/silicon-valley-bank-failure-woke-bank-thesis.md

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sparked a debate over the "woke bank" thesis, popularized by Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus. Critics argue the bank's focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and climate initiatives distracted from risk management. However, others point out that the bank was not technically insolvent but suffered a rapid bank run triggered by venture capitalists like Peter Thiel.

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### Maxine Waters, Campaign Cash Transfers, Daughter Karen Waters

- **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-06
- **Time:** 3:25–5:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/maxine-waters-campaign-cash-transfers-daughter-karen-waters.md

Representative Maxine Waters is reported to have transferred over $190,000 in campaign funds to her daughter, Karen Waters, during the 2022 election cycle. The payments are tied to an "endorsement mailer" operation where other politicians, including Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom, paid the Waters campaign to appear on promotional materials.

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### Maxine Waters and House Financial Committee FTX Hearing

- **Episode:** [1512: Cash is Criminal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-15
- **Time:** 59:48–1:05:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal/chapter/maxine-waters-and-house-financial-committee-ftx-hearing.md

During a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Chairwoman Maxine Waters faced criticism for attempting to limit questioning regarding FTX's political donations. The hearing revealed that FTX had received high ESG governance ratings despite a total lack of internal controls and corporate structure. New CEO John Ray III testified that the organization's failure was due to the concentration of power in a small group of inexperienced individuals.

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### Maxine Waters and Bank of America Hiring Nepotism

- **Episode:** [1489: Sophistry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1489-sophistry-s-choice.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-25
- **Time:** 1:26:01–1:27:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1489-sophistry-s-choice/chapter/maxine-waters-and-bank-of-america-hiring-nepotism.md

During a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Representative Trey Hollingsworth openly asks Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan to "take good care" of a staffer moving to the bank. Moynihan reveals the staffer's father already works for the company. The hosts cite this as a blatant example of the "cloaking" being removed from elite networking and nepotism.

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### Racial and Economic Equity Act, Federal Reserve Mandate

- **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-30
- **Time:** 2:27:38–2:29:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/racial-and-economic-equity-act-federal-reserve-mandate.md

The House has passed the "Racial and Economic Equity Act," a bill sponsored by Maxine Waters that would amend the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. The bill seeks to expand the Fed's mandate to include the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in employment, income, and credit access. Critics argue this would saddle the central bank with social justice responsibilities, potentially setting the stage for a central bank digital currency.

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### Maxine Waters, Volunteer Trips to Ukraine

- **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-21
- **Time:** 2:18:11–2:22:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/maxine-waters-volunteer-trips-to-ukraine.md

Representative Maxine Waters expressed support for U.S. officials volunteering to visit Ukraine, though she warned that Putin might try to kill President Biden if he visited. The hosts discuss the "Putin Price Hike" narrative used by the administration to explain inflation. They also briefly mention ongoing riots involving Muslim migrants in Sweden.

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### Maxine Waters, Supreme Court Justice Speculation

- **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-06
- **Time:** 1:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/maxine-waters-supreme-court-justice-speculation.md

The hosts open the program from Texas and Silicon Valley, discussing the lack of media coverage regarding Maxine Waters. They jokingly suggest she would be a perfect candidate for the next Supreme Court Justice vacancy despite her reputation.

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### Biden Scranton Speech, Maxine Waters and Bipartisanship

- **Episode:** [1395: Inflation Demon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1395-inflation-demon.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-31
- **Time:** 3:07:56–3:11:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1395-inflation-demon/chapter/biden-scranton-speech-maxine-waters-and-bipartisanship.md

President Biden delivered a rambling speech in Scranton, Pennsylvania, featuring long anecdotes about his childhood and playing shortstop in the Little League. Meanwhile, Representative Maxine Waters gave an emotional testimony regarding the January 6th Capitol riot, claiming that protesters "came to kill" Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress. Waters criticized calls for bipartisanship, stating she cannot work with people she believes targeted her for death.

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### Maxine Waters and the "Cowboy" Narrative at the Border

- **Episode:** [1385: Flu Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-26
- **Time:** 2:10:15–2:13:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone/chapter/maxine-waters-and-the-cowboy-narrative-at-the-border.md

Representative Maxine Waters compared the actions of Border Patrol agents in Del Rio to slavery, referring to the agents as "cowboys" who were "whipping" black people. Critics point out that many of the migrants had been living in Brazil and South America for years rather than fleeing directly from recent disasters in Haiti.

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### OJ Simpson, Derek Chauvin Trial Commentary

- **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-22
- **Time:** 28:28–31:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/oj-simpson-derek-chauvin-trial-commentary.md

OJ Simpson released a video commentary on the Derek Chauvin trial, arguing that the force used against George Floyd was unnecessary. Simpson also defended Maxine Waters' comments, suggesting she was calling for political action rather than violence.

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### Maxine Waters, 1992 Los Angeles Riots

- **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-22
- **Time:** 31:41–33:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/maxine-waters-1992-los-angeles-riots.md

Archival audio from 1992 shows Maxine Waters expressing anger and refusing to tell people to be peaceful following the Rodney King verdict. The hosts compare her historical rhetoric to her recent statements regarding the George Floyd trial.

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