# Napoleon on The No Agenda Show Napoleon comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [Fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [Arianna Huffington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arianna-huffington.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), [Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md), [Democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [Dwight D. Eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-d-eisenhower.md), [Euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Napoleon the Newfoundland, Peachtree City Rescue - **Episode:** [1655: Illegal Chants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-28 - **Time:** 3:08:49–3:11:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants/chapter/napoleon-the-newfoundland-peachtree-city-rescue.md In a "good news" segment, the story of Napoleon, a 140-pound Newfoundland dog, is shared. Firefighters in Peachtree City, Georgia, rescued the lifeless dog from a burning condo through a bedroom window and successfully revived him using life-saving measures, leading to a healthy reunion with his family. Keywords: newfoundland dog, peachtree city, fire rescue, [napoleon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napoleon.md), [good news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/good-news.md) ### Interstate Highway System History and Military Use - **Episode:** [1334: Kackling Kamala](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1334-kackling-kamala.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-01 - **Time:** 2:44:14–2:46:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1334-kackling-kamala/chapter/interstate-highway-system-history-and-military-use.md President Biden's speeches have occasionally conflated the 1950s Interstate Highway System with older "original" highways like Route 66. The interstate system, championed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, was designed with a military component to allow for the rapid movement of troops and the landing of aircraft. This historical precedent for infrastructure as a tool of national security was compared to Napoleon III's redesign of Paris streets. Keywords: [dwight d. eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-d-eisenhower.md), interstate highway system, napoleon iii, [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) ### No Agenda Episode 1061 Introduction and Napoleon XIV Reference - **Episode:** [1061: Red Dot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1061-red-dot.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-20 - **Time:** 0:00–1:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1061-red-dot/chapter/no-agenda-episode-1061-introduction-and-napoleon-xiv-reference.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 1061 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern California. The hosts reference the 1966 novelty song "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" by Napoleon XIV while discussing the current political climate. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), episode 1061, napoleon xiv, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### Waterloo Day and the Duke of Wellington - **Episode:** [939: Bigdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/939-bigdala.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-18 - **Time:** 57:27–58:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/939-bigdala/chapter/waterloo-day-and-the-duke-of-wellington.md June 18 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, where the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon Bonaparte. The discussion focuses on the tactical formations used by the British, such as the infantry square, which proved impenetrable to French cavalry. This historical milestone is noted as a significant technological and tactical breakthrough in European warfare. Keywords: [waterloo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waterloo.md), [napoleon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napoleon.md), duke of wellington, [military history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-history.md), [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md) ### Arc de Triomphe History, Modern French Cuisine, Dairy Queen Science - **Episode:** [823: Postcard From Paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-08 - **Time:** 35:16–39:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris/chapter/arc-de-triomphe-history-modern-french-cuisine-dairy-queen-science.md Historical trivia regarding the Arc de Triomphe suggests an early design proposal featured a giant elephant instead of the current arch structure. The discussion transitions to the difficulty of booking "Modern French" restaurants in Paris and a humorous critique of a Dairy Queen advertisement claiming their fudge-filled Blizzard is backed by "science." Keywords: arc de triomphe, [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), dairy queen, [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md), [napoleon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napoleon.md), [food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food.md) ### Anti-Democratic Trends, Zizek, French Political Philosophy - **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-20 - **Time:** 2:17:23–2:22:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/anti-democratic-trends-zizek-french-political-philosophy.md The hosts discuss a global trend toward anti-democratic sentiment, citing philosophers like Slavoj Žižek who view the European Union as a model for modern fascism. They contrast the French understanding of democracy and their history of "chopping off heads" with the American public's perceived ignorance. The segment concludes with a reflection on U.S. Constitution Week and the cultural significance of the Second Amendment. Keywords: [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), zizek, [slovenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slovenia.md), [napoleon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napoleon.md), constitution week ### Dutch Surnames, Napoleon's Registry History - **Episode:** [429: Gross, Surprising & Scary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/429-gross-surprising-scary.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-27 - **Time:** 31:42–34:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/429-gross-surprising-scary/chapter/dutch-surnames-napoleon-s-registry-history.md A discussion about a donor named Joseph van Spanje leads to an exploration of the history of Dutch surnames. The hosts explain how Napoleon forced residents of the Lowlands to register official names, leading to humorous or literal surnames based on parentage or location. They joke about the origins of various eccentric Dutch family names. Keywords: [napoleon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napoleon.md), dutch names, [genealogy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genealogy.md), [lowlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lowlands.md), joseph van spanje ### Haiti History, French Debt, Slave Revolts - **Episode:** [166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-17 - **Time:** 15:20–17:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos/chapter/haiti-history-french-debt-slave-revolts.md The historical context of Haiti is examined, focusing on its status as a slave culture that successfully revolted against French rule 200 years ago. To participate in the global economy, Haiti was forced to pay massive reparations to its former French masters, a debt that crippled the nation for generations. The hosts compare this historical burden to modern IMF loans that come with strict conditions on minimum wage and utility prices. Keywords: [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), napoleon iii, slave revolt, [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md) ### Pat Robertson, Joy Behar, Haiti Devil Pact Claims - **Episode:** [166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-17 - **Time:** 17:37–20:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos/chapter/pat-robertson-joy-behar-haiti-devil-pact-claims.md Televangelist Pat Robertson sparked controversy by claiming Haiti's suffering stems from a historical "pact with the devil" made to escape French rule under Napoleon III. Joy Behar and Arianna Huffington criticized these remarks on CNN, though the hosts point out Behar's factual errors regarding the timeline of the 1700s versus the 1800s. The segment deconstructs the media's reaction to Robertson's metaphorical and religious interpretation of Haitian history. Keywords: [pat robertson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-robertson.md), [joy behar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-behar.md), [arianna huffington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arianna-huffington.md), napoleon iii, devil pact ### Historical Gaffes and the Etymology of Surnames - **Episode:** [52: Solex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex.md) - **Published:** 2008-10-19 - **Time:** 9:09–11:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/52-solex/chapter/historical-gaffes-and-the-etymology-of-surnames.md John C. Dvorak critiques John McCain's comparison of Obama to Herbert Hoover, arguing the historical context of the Great Depression was misrepresented. This leads to a tangent about the origin of surnames in the Netherlands during the Napoleonic era, where citizens registered names based on their professions, such as "Joe the Plumber" or "John the Carpenter." Keywords: [herbert hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herbert-hoover.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [napoleon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napoleon.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), surnames, joe the plumber ### European Union Governance, Fascism and Currency Concerns - **Episode:** [35: Obama and Olbermann](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/35-obama-and-olbermann.md) - **Published:** 2008-06-14 - **Time:** 9:32–15:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/35-obama-and-olbermann/chapter/european-union-governance-fascism-and-currency-concerns.md The discussion explores the historical context of attempts to unite Europe, comparing the current European Union structure to past efforts by Charlemagne and Napoleon. Concerns are raised regarding the lack of democratic elections for Brussels officials and the potential for a "bloodless coup" through central banking. 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