# Michael Dukakis on The No Agenda Show

Michael Dukakis comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to February 2018.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** August 2009 – February 2018
- **Related topics:** [1988 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1988-election.md), [2016 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [Arlington Cemetery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arlington-cemetery.md), [Baghdad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baghdad.md), [Cheeseburgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheeseburgers.md), [Elizabeth Warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [Howard Dean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-dean.md), [John Kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [Literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md), [Massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Political Dynasties and Career-Ending Moments

- **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-04
- **Time:** 1:02:41–1:06:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/political-dynasties-and-career-ending-moments.md

The hosts discuss whether Joe Kennedy III's speech was a failed audition for a new political dynasty. They compare his "drooling" incident to historical campaign-ending blunders like Michael Dukakis in a tank and the "Howard Dean scream," while noting Trump's unique ability to survive "cheeseburger" related smears.

Keywords: joe kennedy iii, [howard dean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-dean.md), [michael dukakis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dukakis.md), dean scream, [cheeseburgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheeseburgers.md), dynasties

### Michael Dukakis, 1988 Convention Speech, George Costanza Comparison

- **Episode:** [839: Spatchcock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/839-spatchcock.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-03
- **Time:** 1:13:21–1:17:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/839-spatchcock/chapter/michael-dukakis-1988-convention-speech-george-costanza-comparison.md

John Dvorak compares 1988 Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis to the Seinfeld character George Costanza, noting similarities in their smirks and mannerisms. They play a clip of Dukakis's convention speech where he suggests neighbors should teach each other to read, which the hosts find absurd.

Keywords: [michael dukakis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dukakis.md), [1988 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1988-election.md), george costanza, [seinfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seinfeld.md), [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md)

### John Kerry Baghdad Visit, 2016 Presidential Ambitions

- **Episode:** [629: Passport Terrorists!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-28
- **Time:** 2:02:48–2:05:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists/chapter/john-kerry-baghdad-visit-2016-presidential-ambitions.md

Secretary of State John Kerry visited Baghdad to discuss the ongoing crisis in Iraq, notably appearing in photos without a helmet while surrounded by armored personnel. The hosts suggest this is a calculated PR move to avoid the "Dukakis helmet" meme and signal his continued presidential ambitions. Kerry is positioned alongside Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton as a potential 2016 contender.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [baghdad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baghdad.md), flak jacket, [michael dukakis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dukakis.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md)

### Ted Kennedy Funeral, Massachusetts Senate Seat Succession

- **Episode:** [126: Sell Your Kidney!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/126-sell-your-kidney.md)
- **Published:** 2009-08-30
- **Time:** 4:51–9:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/126-sell-your-kidney/chapter/ted-kennedy-funeral-massachusetts-senate-seat-succession.md

The passing of Senator Ted Kennedy prompts a discussion regarding media coverage of flag-draped coffins and his burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Potential successors for the Massachusetts Senate seat are analyzed, including Michael Dukakis and Carolyn Kennedy. The hosts recall Dukakis's failed presidential run and the infamous tank photograph that damaged his public image.

Keywords: [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [michael dukakis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dukakis.md), carolyn kennedy, [arlington cemetery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arlington-cemetery.md)

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