# National Parks on The No Agenda Show National Parks comes up in 30 chapters across 27 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2011 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 30 - **Episodes:** 27 - **Discussed:** June 2011 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Yosemite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yosemite.md), [Curry Village](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curry-village.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Central Park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 30 ### White House Ballroom Project, Fox News Coverage - **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-09 - **Time:** 53:52–57:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/white-house-ballroom-project-fox-news-coverage.md Fox News reports on the legal challenges facing President Trump's proposed White House ballroom and a 250-foot arch on the National Mall. A federal appeals court ruled that the president lacks unilateral authority to construct the ballroom using private funds. The report also mentions a new helipad for Marine One on the South Lawn. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [national park service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-park-service.md), [marine one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-one.md) ### CBS News Coverage, National Park Service Oversight - **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-09 - **Time:** 1:06:26–1:08:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/cbs-news-coverage-national-park-service-oversight.md CBS News reports that while the above-ground ballroom construction is blocked, military and medical facilities being built underground are permitted for national security reasons. The report emphasizes that the White House grounds are technically a national park under Congressional oversight. The hosts note a shift in CBS's reporting style toward more straightforward news delivery. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [national park service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-park-service.md), ellison, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Chinese National Protests, San Francisco Anecdote - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 32:53–34:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/chinese-national-protests-san-francisco-anecdote.md An anecdote describes encountering a group of Chinese nationals participating in a hired protest near AT&T Park in San Francisco. The speaker notes that the group appeared out of place compared to American-born Chinese citizens. The segment concludes with a reference to the "China is asshole" viral video advice given to Donald Trump. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [mevio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mevio.md), at&t park, [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), chinese nationals ### Texas Weather, Chemtrails, and Lyndon B. Johnson Park - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 1:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/texas-weather-chemtrails-and-lyndon-b-johnson-park.md The hosts open the program noting the lack of chemtrails in Texas due to government funding constraints. They discuss the impact of the federal government shutdown on local parks, specifically questioning the status of Lyndon B. Johnson Park. The conversation characterizes Johnson City as a historical epicenter for political scams during the LBJ administration. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [national park service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-park-service.md), lyndon b. johnson park, [johnson city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-city.md) ### National Mall, Trump and Epstein Statue - **Episode:** [1802: Stimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-25 - **Time:** 2:00:39–2:03:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming/chapter/national-mall-trump-and-epstein-statue.md A temporary statue appeared on the National Mall depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands under the title "Friendship Month." The display was permitted by the Park Service and is part of a series of pop-up statues, including one of Trump holding a Bitcoin. The segment recalls the 2016 "naked Trump" statues and discusses the logistics of placing unauthorized art in public spaces using "orange vest" disguises. Keywords: [national mall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-mall.md), park service, [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [statues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statues.md) ### National Parks Access, MAGA Exclusion Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1739: Hypophora](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-16 - **Time:** 2:53:07–2:55:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora/chapter/national-parks-access-maga-exclusion-rhetoric.md A viral video features a creator threatening to confront MAGA supporters at National Parks, claiming they "don't deserve" access to federal lands. The rhetoric stems from the firing of probationary workers at the U.S. Forest Service as part of DOGE-led efficiency cuts. The speaker argues that those who support billionaire-led deregulation should stay indoors rather than enjoy protected environmental spaces. Keywords: [national parks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-parks.md), forest service, [maga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maga.md), [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [environmentalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmentalism.md) ### White Christmas Records and Climate Change Narrative - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 2:33:02–2:36:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/white-christmas-records-and-climate-change-narrative.md The media reported that 2024 was the hottest year on record, yet New York City experienced its first "White Christmas" since 2009. The hosts mock the climate change narrative, noting that the National Weather Service's technical definition of a White Christmas (one inch of snow) was met despite "warmer than average" warnings. Keywords: [white christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-christmas.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [central park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), [national weather service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-weather-service.md), [snow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snow.md), [rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain.md) ### National Parks as Migrant Housing Sites - **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-29 - **Time:** 1:02:29–1:06:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/national-parks-as-migrant-housing-sites.md The Biden administration has begun leasing National Park Service lands, such as Floyd Bennett Field in New York, to house thousands of migrants. Critics at a House Committee on Natural Resources hearing argued that using federal lands for housing lacks necessary infrastructure like sewage and electricity and threatens natural biodiversity. Park Police officials expressed concern that they are understaffed to manage the safety of both the public and the migrants. Keywords: [national park service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-park-service.md), floyd bennett field, gateway national recreation area, [yellowstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellowstone.md), [biden administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md) ### White House Correspondents Dinner, Bears Ears, Economic Cubs - **Episode:** [1448: French Rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1448-french-rats.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-06 - **Time:** 33:49–36:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1448-french-rats/chapter/white-house-correspondents-dinner-bears-ears-economic-cubs.md At the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Biden joked about Fox News reporters being vaccinated and boosted. He later shared a story about a young girl asking him to protect Bears Ears National Monument, which the hosts dismiss as a scripted fabrication. Another verbal slip is noted where the President referred to "economic cubs" instead of "hubs." Keywords: [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), correspondents dinner, bears ears, [national parks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-parks.md), economic hubs ### Zion National Park, East Bay Shambles - **Episode:** [1412: Oil Ball Panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-30 - **Time:** 2:22:34–2:25:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic/chapter/zion-national-park-east-bay-shambles.md Jacob Warburton, a former neighbor of one of the hosts in the Richmond Annex, shared his perspective on the decline of the San Francisco East Bay area. Now living near Zion National Park in Utah, he celebrated his 40th birthday by joining the show's donor community. Keywords: zion national park, [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), richmond annex, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [east bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/east-bay.md) ### Pacific Northwest Heatwave and Glacier National Park Predictions - **Episode:** [1361: Variant Factories](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1361-variant-factories.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-04 - **Time:** 2:00:50–2:08:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1361-variant-factories/chapter/pacific-northwest-heatwave-and-glacier-national-park-predictions.md Officials are attributing a recent deadly heatwave in the Pacific Northwest to climate change, while critics point to similar historical events like the 2003 European heatwave. In Italy, authorities are covering the Presena glacier with massive cloth sheets to prevent melting, a move described as a "desperate race against time." The segment highlights past failed predictions, such as Glacier National Park removing signs that claimed glaciers would be gone by 2020. Keywords: [heatwave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heatwave.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [glacier national park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glacier-national-park.md), [mont blanc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mont-blanc.md), italian alps ### Listener Feedback, Executive Producer Credits, Value for Value - **Episode:** [1331: Brood X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1331-brood-x.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-21 - **Time:** 1:50:53–2:03:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1331-brood-x/chapter/listener-feedback-executive-producer-credits-value-for-value.md Producers from Okinawa and California send in donations, with one listener asking how the hosts originally met. The segment includes the "de-douching" of several listeners and the announcement of new Knights and Dames. The hosts reiterate the "Value for Value" model, where listeners contribute time, talent, or treasure to sustain the show without traditional advertising. Keywords: [okinawa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/okinawa.md), sequoia national park, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [palindrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palindrome.md) ### The Bat Coin and Dame Valentine - **Episode:** [1301: BINO](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-06 - **Time:** 1:32:01–1:36:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino/chapter/the-bat-coin-and-dame-valentine.md Jenny Naples Massey donated $588.90 and clarified the existence of the "Bat Coin," a US quarter featuring fruit bats as part of the "America the Beautiful" series. The coin, which honors the National Park of American Samoa, became a point of interest due to the pandemic's origins. Massey is granted the title Dame Valentine of the Bluebird Powder Region. Keywords: bat coin, [us mint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-mint.md), [national parks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-parks.md), [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), bluebird powder, dame valentine ### Value for Value System, Trump Yosemite Gaffe - **Episode:** [1267: Trust Stamp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1267-trust-stamp.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-09 - **Time:** 1:56:30–1:59:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1267-trust-stamp/chapter/value-for-value-system-trump-yosemite-gaffe.md The hosts explain the "Value for Value" funding model, where listeners contribute based on the entertainment and information they receive. They transition to a segment on political gaffes, playing a clip of President Trump repeatedly mispronouncing "Yosemite" as "Yo-semites" during a bill signing for national parks. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [yosemite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yosemite.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), [national parks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-parks.md) ### National Parks Diversity, "Brown People Camping" Initiative - **Episode:** [1259: Do The Work](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1259-do-the-work.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-12 - **Time:** 2:31:31–2:33:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1259-do-the-work/chapter/national-parks-diversity-brown-people-camping-initiative.md ABC News featured a report on the lack of diversity in American national parks, describing them as "stubborn bastions of self-segregation." Ambreen Tarek, founder of "Brown People Camping," argues that people of color often feel unwelcome in the wilderness. The report questions why the "overwhelmingly white" demographics of park visitors persist and calls for efforts to make these spaces more inclusive. Keywords: [national parks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-parks.md), ambreen tarek, [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [camping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camping.md), self-segregation ### Scandinavian Meetups and Sir Shible's Knighthood - **Episode:** [1213: Kung Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-06 - **Time:** 2:27:43–2:31:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu/chapter/scandinavian-meetups-and-sir-shible-s-knighthood.md Michael Bernstein announces meetups in Oslo and Stockholm and requests "Goat Scream Karma" for his tiny home project. The hosts perform a formal knighthood ceremony for Randall Shible, welcoming him to the No Agenda Roundtable. They list the "requisite items" for the roundtable, including "hookers and blow" and "mutton and mead." Keywords: [oslo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oslo.md), [stockholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockholm.md), zion national park, [tiny homes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-homes.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### Yellowstone Bison Attack, Steve's NBC Report - **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-01 - **Time:** 2:43:49–2:47:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/yellowstone-bison-attack-steve-s-nbc-report.md A nine-year-old girl was launched into the air by a bull bison at Yellowstone National Park after a group of tourists got too close to the animal. The girl was not seriously injured. The hosts critique the reporting style of NBC's Steve, noting a perceived speech impediment or unusual vocal affectation during the broadcast. Keywords: [yellowstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellowstone.md), [bison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bison.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [national parks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-parks.md), wildlife safety ### No Agenda Donor Roll and Huckleberry Preserves - **Episode:** [1081: BLEXIT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1081-blexit.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-29 - **Time:** 2:22:39–2:29:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1081-blexit/chapter/no-agenda-donor-roll-and-huckleberry-preserves.md The hosts read the names of donors who contributed $50 or more to the show, including Eric Crawford and Sir Paul from Horseheads. A special thank you is given to Mike Harrington, a park ranger at Glacier National Park, for sending wild huckleberry preserves. The segment reinforces the "Value for Value" model, where listeners support the show based on the entertainment and information they receive. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), huckleberry preserves, [glacier national park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glacier-national-park.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Brain Aneurysm Recovery, Mariella's Survival Story - **Episode:** [1049: Rent Men](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-08 - **Time:** 1:19:56–1:23:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men/chapter/brain-aneurysm-recovery-mariella-s-survival-story.md A producer named Mariella shares her story of surviving a subarachnoid hemorrhage (brain aneurysm) in Portland, Oregon. She credits her recovery to her fiancé's quick actions and the "health karma" from the No Agenda community. The segment concludes with the news of her engagement at Glacier National Park and her request for specific show jingles. Keywords: [brain aneurysm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-aneurysm.md), [recovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery.md), [glacier national park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glacier-national-park.md), [health karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-karma.md), mariella ### Executive Producer Donations, Backcountry Ranger Knighthood - **Episode:** [1037: Bug Ramen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1037-bug-ramen.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-03 - **Time:** 1:04:55–1:10:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1037-bug-ramen/chapter/executive-producer-donations-backcountry-ranger-knighthood.md Michael Harrington, a backcountry ranger at Glacier National Park, is knighted as Sir Backcountry Ranger following a significant donation. His duties include bear management, specifically hazing habituated grizzlies with rubber bullets. Other major donors, including Ray Martin and Robert Alter, are recognized for their financial support and commitment to the show's value-for-value model. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montana.md), [glacier national park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glacier-national-park.md), grizzly bears, [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-parks.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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