# Pat Buchanan on The No Agenda Show Pat Buchanan comes up in 17 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to February 2025. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – February 2025 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Eleanor Clift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eleanor-clift.md), [Mclaughlin Group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mclaughlin-group.md), [Ronald Reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [Sarah Palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [Adlai Stevenson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adlai-stevenson.md), [Amazon Fire Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-fire-stick.md), [American Dream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dream.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Scott Horton on Jared Kushner, Israel-Palestine Policy - **Episode:** [1737: Wrong Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-09 - **Time:** 2:51:42–2:57:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1737-wrong-puberty/chapter/scott-horton-on-jared-kushner-israel-palestine-policy.md Libertarian author Scott Horton claims that Jared Kushner's close personal ties to Benjamin Netanyahu, including Netanyahu reportedly sleeping in Kushner's childhood bed, compromise U.S. Middle East policy. Horton argues that Trump's "America First" stance is at odds with his "Zionist" advisors. The hosts counter this by suggesting the U.S. intelligence apparatus ultimately controls the relationship with Israel. Keywords: [scott horton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-horton.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [zionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zionism.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md) ### Southern Strategy, Pat Buchanan on Nixon - **Episode:** [1085: Transaged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1085-transaged.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-12 - **Time:** 2:29:11–2:34:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1085-transaged/chapter/southern-strategy-pat-buchanan-on-nixon.md Pat Buchanan, a former Nixon White House staffer, argues that the "Southern Strategy" is a historical libel. He asserts that Democrats like Woodrow Wilson and FDR were the ones who used racist tactics, while Nixon supported the Civil Rights Acts and desegregated the South. Buchanan claims the South moved to the GOP based on conservative convictions only after desegregation was achieved. Keywords: [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [southern strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-strategy.md), [civil rights act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights-act.md), [adlai stevenson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adlai-stevenson.md), [fdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdr.md) ### Samuel Francis 1996 Memo, White Working Class Populism - **Episode:** [793: Divide & Ruin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/793-divide-ruin.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-25 - **Time:** 21:17–25:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/793-divide-ruin/chapter/samuel-francis-1996-memo-white-working-class-populism.md A 1996 memo by advisor Samuel Francis to Pat Buchanan is analyzed for its accurate prediction of the rise of Trump-style populism. The essay describes a "middle American" demographic suffering from economic decline and social alienation that the conservative elite ignored. The hosts discuss how Trump's platform addresses these long-standing grievances regarding trade, immigration, and the "free lunch economy" of Washington D.C. Keywords: samuel francis, [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md), conservative movement, [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md) ### Amazon Fire Stick, HDMI Power Issues, Eleanor Clift - **Episode:** [682: Sir Duke Don Tomaso Di Toronto Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/682-sir-duke-don-tomaso-di-toronto-presents.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-01 - **Time:** 2:33:35–2:36:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/682-sir-duke-don-tomaso-di-toronto-presents/chapter/amazon-fire-stick-hdmi-power-issues-eleanor-clift.md The Amazon Fire Stick is criticized for its poor hardware design, specifically the requirement for an external power cable that clutters the HDMI port area. In political commentary, Eleanor Clift's performance on the "McLaughlin Group" is mocked, particularly her frequent description of President Obama as a "constitutional lawyer." Keywords: [amazon fire stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-fire-stick.md), [hdmi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hdmi.md), hardware design, [eleanor clift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eleanor-clift.md), [mclaughlin group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mclaughlin-group.md), [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md) ### President Obama and Joel McHale Comedy Sets - **Episode:** [614: Fruity Drinks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-04 - **Time:** 46:27–49:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks/chapter/president-obama-and-joel-mchale-comedy-sets.md President Obama used his comedy set to mock conservative praise for Vladimir Putin, utilizing "gay innuendo" to poke fun at Sean Hannity and Mike Huckabee's fascination with Putin's bare chest. Comedian Joel McHale's set included jokes about Obamacare's enrollment numbers compared to Ashley Tisdale's Twitter followers. McHale also delivered a sharp line comparing the appearance of Washington insiders to "ghouls" relative to the Hollywood celebrities in attendance. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), joel mchale, [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), ashley tisdale, [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), gay jokes ### Rising Anti-Interventionism and the Gay Propaganda Strategy - **Episode:** [614: Fruity Drinks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-04 - **Time:** 2:28:56–2:32:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks/chapter/rising-anti-interventionism-and-the-gay-propaganda-strategy.md Polls show a record 53% of Americans believe the U.S. should "mind its own business" internationally, a trend Pat Buchanan describes as anti-interventionism rather than isolationism. Adam Curry suggests that the U.S. government missed a major propaganda opportunity by not continuing to use "gay rights" as a wedge issue against Vladimir Putin. He argues that showing "gays crying in the streets" would be more effective at mobilizing public opinion than current sanctions. Keywords: [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [isolationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isolationism.md), anti-interventionism, [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [gay rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-rights.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Pat Buchanan, Eric Holder, Mandatory Minimums - **Episode:** [540: Tools of Slaughter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/540-tools-of-slaughter.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-18 - **Time:** 31:54–35:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/540-tools-of-slaughter/chapter/pat-buchanan-eric-holder-mandatory-minimums.md Pat Buchanan and Eleanor Clift debated Attorney General Eric Holder's policies on drug sentencing. Buchanan argued that incarceration is the primary reason for falling crime rates, while Clift defended the move away from long sentences for minor infractions. A specific claim attributed to a RAND study—that the average drug addict commits 11,000 crimes—is mocked as statistically impossible. Keywords: [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [eleanor clift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eleanor-clift.md), rand study, drug sentencing ### Media Pundits on Snowden and Show Sign-off - **Episode:** [531: Quantum Dong](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/531-quantum-dong.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-18 - **Time:** 2:50:52–2:54:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/531-quantum-dong/chapter/media-pundits-on-snowden-and-show-sign-off.md Media pundits Mort Zuckerman and Pat Buchanan are criticized for labeling Edward Snowden a traitor and arguing that the government has the right to do whatever is necessary to "protect" the country. Zuckerman claimed that surveillance has interdicted 50 potential attacks, a figure the hosts dispute. The episode concludes with Adam Curry preparing for his trip to Europe and a reminder of the upcoming live show on Sunday. Keywords: [mort zuckerman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mort-zuckerman.md), [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [boston bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-bombing.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### Presidential Responsibility and Constitutional Debate - **Episode:** [523: by Law and by Rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/523-by-law-and-by-rule.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-20 - **Time:** 33:48–36:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/523-by-law-and-by-rule/chapter/presidential-responsibility-and-constitutional-debate.md The hosts react to President Obama's claim that his "number one priority" is national security and keeping people safe. They argue that the President's actual constitutional duty is to protect the Constitution itself, not the public. They also discuss the dangers of a potential constitutional convention to rewrite the founding document. Keywords: [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), obamcare ### Guatemala Drug Legalization Proposal and Pat Buchanan - **Episode:** [399: Hip-Check China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/399-hip-check-china.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-12 - **Time:** 2:23:32–2:28:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/399-hip-check-china/chapter/guatemala-drug-legalization-proposal-and-pat-buchanan.md The President of Guatemala proposed legalizing drugs and seeking compensation from the U.S. for seized narcotics. On the McLaughlin Group, Pat Buchanan discussed the failure of the War on Drugs, contrasting Milton Friedman's legalization stance with Mao Zedong's execution policy. The hosts suggest a shift in conservative rhetoric regarding drug policy is underway. Keywords: [guatemala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guatemala.md), [drug legalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-legalization.md), [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [milton friedman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milton-friedman.md), [war on drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-on-drugs.md) ### Iranian Nuclear Ambitions and Russian Buffer States - **Episode:** [361: The Fact of the Bladder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/361-the-fact-of-the-bladder.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-01 - **Time:** 1:31:20–1:35:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/361-the-fact-of-the-bladder/chapter/iranian-nuclear-ambitions-and-russian-buffer-states.md A discussion on the strategic reality of an Iranian nuclear weapon suggests that Iran would be unable to use such a device due to guaranteed retaliation. Pat Buchanan and Ralph Nader are cited discussing how US foreign policy has encroached on Russian borders by establishing military bases in former Soviet territories like Poland. The hosts argue this validates Russian fears of Western aggression. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [ralph nader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ralph-nader.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md) ### Redefining the American Dream, Barack Obama, Pat Buchanan - **Episode:** [360: Pencil of Promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/360-pencil-of-promise.md) - **Published:** 2011-11-27 - **Time:** 1:19:13–1:23:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/360-pencil-of-promise/chapter/redefining-the-american-dream-barack-obama-pat-buchanan.md President Barack Obama's definition of the American Dream—working hard to "just get by" and provide for family—is analyzed alongside a discussion from The McLaughlin Group. Pat Buchanan argues the dream is being "postponed" or "canceled" for millions of Americans. The shift from a dream of upward mobility to one of basic financial security reflects the current economic climate. Keywords: [american dream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dream.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [mclaughlin group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mclaughlin-group.md), [financial security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-security.md) ### Executive Order 12333 and the War on Al-Qaeda - **Episode:** [344: Cyber Master](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-02 - **Time:** 44:00–49:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/executive-order-12333-and-the-war-on-al-qaeda.md The hosts examine Executive Order 12333, signed by Ronald Reagan, which prohibits government-sanctioned assassinations. They play clips from The McLaughlin Group debating the legality of the al-Awlaki strike. Pat Buchanan notes a fundamental shift in rhetoric from the "War on Terror" to a specific "War on Al-Qaeda" to provide legal cover for targeted killings. Keywords: [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), assassination ban, [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [foreign policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md) ### Pat Buchanan on Mitt Romney and Gary Johnson - **Episode:** [311: Holy e-Coli Batman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-09 - **Time:** 1:30:39–1:33:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/pat-buchanan-on-mitt-romney-and-gary-johnson.md The hosts review a clip of Pat Buchanan discussing Mitt Romney's candidacy and the "hole" in the Republican field for a populist conservative. They critique Gary Johnson's lack of "fire" and media savviness compared to figures like Ron Paul or Donald Trump, despite agreeing with his policies. Keywords: [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [mormonism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormonism.md) ### Pat Buchanan, Sarah Palin, Reagan Comparisons - **Episode:** [255: Radioactive Butts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/255-radioactive-butts.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-25 - **Time:** 1:58:52–2:01:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/255-radioactive-butts/chapter/pat-buchanan-sarah-palin-reagan-comparisons.md Pat Buchanan is analyzed as an MSNBC contributor who is currently promoting Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee for the 2012 presidency. The hosts criticize the media's attempt to equate Palin with Ronald Reagan, arguing that Reagan had a long history of political activism and executive experience in California that Palin lacks. They view the comparison as a desperate attempt to validate a weak candidate. Keywords: [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [mike huckabee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-huckabee.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md) ### Sarah Palin, Tea Party Leadership, Ross Perot - **Episode:** [166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-17 - **Time:** 1:31:17–1:36:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos/chapter/sarah-palin-tea-party-leadership-ross-perot.md Political analysts are discussing Sarah Palin as a potential leader for the Tea Party movement, a move the hosts view as a "sinister" attempt to co-opt grassroots energy. They compare the current movement to the "Perotistas" of the 1990s and the Buchanan Brigades. The hosts warn that Palin's high-profile role at Fox News makes her a tool for established interests rather than a genuine representative of the Tea Party. Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [ross perot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ross-perot.md), [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) ### Parenting Classes, Victoria Australia, Pat Buchanan - **Episode:** [166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-17 - **Time:** 1:43:31–1:46:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/166-monica-crowley-s-stilettos/chapter/parenting-classes-victoria-australia-pat-buchanan.md The state of Victoria in Australia has introduced a program where government social workers teach parents how to raise their children, including disciplining and meal planning. The hosts characterize this as a radical expansion of state control over private life. 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