# Pbs on The No Agenda Show Pbs comes up in 720 chapters across 532 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 720 - **Episodes:** 532 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [David Brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Judy Woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [Mark Shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-shields.md), [Jonathan Capehart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-capehart.md), [Yamiche Alcindor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yamiche-alcindor.md), [Gwen Ifill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gwen-ifill.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Media Bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 720 ### PBS News Hour and Russian Sabotage Narratives - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 15:17–18:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/pbs-news-hour-and-russian-sabotage-narratives.md PBS News Hour reports on potential Russian sabotage escalating in Europe, despite a lack of conventional military threats to NATO. Critics argue that the media is "flooding the zone" with claims of hybrid warfare to explain domestic infrastructure failures. The segment examines the difficulty of distinguishing between foreign state actors and domestic extremists in recent substation explosions. Keywords: [pbs news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-news-hour.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [latvia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latvia.md), [sabotage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabotage.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md) ### Computer Chronicles and Early Tech Media Influence - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 5:29:22–5:32:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/computer-chronicles-and-early-tech-media-influence.md Donors recall first encountering John C. Dvorak on the PBS series Computer Chronicles in the 1980s and later on TechTV. One producer shares a story of being surprised by a personal email response from Dvorak, illustrating his accessibility to the audience. The segment features contributions from the Netherlands and various U.S. states, celebrating Dvorak's vast expertise and rich storytelling. Keywords: [computer chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-chronicles.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), 1980s tech, oudenbosch ### Ty Cobb, PBS Interview, Election Emergency Claims - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 34:56–38:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/ty-cobb-pbs-interview-election-emergency-claims.md Former White House counsel Ty Cobb appeared on PBS to discuss Donald Trump's efforts to challenge election results. Cobb suggested Trump's rhetoric is intended to create a predicate for declaring a national emergency during the elections, potentially involving ICE agents or the National Guard at polls. Representative Thomas Massie is also mentioned regarding his stance on fiscal responsibility versus election fraud claims. Keywords: [ty cobb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ty-cobb.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md) ### Patriot Front Washington March, Roswell Encina Interview - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 1:42:04–1:49:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/patriot-front-washington-march-roswell-encina-interview.md A group of masked men from the Patriot Front organization marched through Washington D.C. on the Fourth of July, leading to a viral photo of a passenger named Roswell Encina on the Metro. Encina, a former Library of Congress employee, appeared on PBS to discuss his fear during the encounter. The interview is criticized as a staged "op," particularly when Encina links the Declaration of Independence to modern LGBTQ rights. Keywords: [patriot front](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-front.md), roswell encina, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [fourth of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [lgbtq rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq-rights.md) ### PBS Analysis, Trump's Financial Success Debate - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 1:39:35–1:44:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/pbs-analysis-trump-s-financial-success-debate.md PBS analysts questioned whether Donald Trump would have achieved the same financial success if he were not president, comparing his ventures to Hunter Biden's art sales. The hosts critique the media's framing of these earnings as "corruption" without evidence of a quid pro quo. They also note that Trump's full tax history remains unreleased, making claims about his "most profitable year" speculative. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hunter biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md) ### PBS Climate Coverage, Heat Dome Attribution - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 1:53:35–1:56:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/pbs-climate-coverage-heat-dome-attribution.md PBS reported that climate change is making heatwaves in Europe and the U.S. more intense and longer-lasting. A study by World Weather Attribution claimed a recent European heat dome was six degrees Fahrenheit hotter than it would have been 50 years ago. The hosts critique the report for failing to mention natural cycles like El Niño or jet stream fluctuations. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [heat dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-dome.md), world weather attribution, [el nino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-nino.md), [jet stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jet-stream.md) ### PBS NewsHour Coverage, Antifa Sentencing vs January 6th - **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-25 - **Time:** 15:37–24:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/pbs-newshour-coverage-antifa-sentencing-vs-january-6th.md PBS NewsHour compares the lengthy sentences given to Antifa protesters in Texas to the shorter sentences received by January 6th rioters. Legal analysts discuss the implications of labeling decentralized movements as domestic terrorists and the potential "chilling effect" on First Amendment rights. Defense claims suggest the group was merely an Emma Goldman book club rather than a formal terrorist organization. Keywords: [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), emma goldman ### Presidential Wrestling History, Marco Rubio, and Cultural Decline - **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-14 - **Time:** 36:24–40:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/presidential-wrestling-history-marco-rubio-and-cultural-decline.md Senator Marco Rubio defends the White House UFC event as a "gift to the American people," comparing the company's rise to a "moonshot." In response to David Brooks' concerns about cultural decline, historical data is cited showing that 13 US presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Dwight Eisenhower, were wrestlers. Teddy Roosevelt is specifically noted for his practice of judo and jiu-jitsu while in office. Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [teddy roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teddy-roosevelt.md), [ufc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ufc.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md) ### American Pachuco Documentary and Cesar Chavez Allegations - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 19:15–23:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/american-pachuco-documentary-and-cesar-chavez-allegations.md The documentary "American Pachuco," directed by Luis Valdez, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival with a scheduled PBS release. The film reportedly contains footage that has led audiences to process new allegations against Cesar Chavez. Speculation exists regarding the timing of the film's release and its potential impact on Hispanic voting blocks. Keywords: american pachuco, luis valdez, sundance film festival, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [cesar chavez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cesar-chavez.md), chicano ### PBS Iran Report, Trump Retribution Warning - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 44:40–46:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/pbs-iran-report-trump-retribution-warning.md PBS reported that at least 72 people have been killed and 2,000 detained during the ongoing Iranian protests. President Trump warned of "hitting them very hard where it hurts" if the Iranian regime continues to meet peaceful protesters with violence, likely referring to further economic sanctions. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md) ### CPB Dissolution, NPR and PBS Funding Cuts - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 2:05:57–2:09:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/cpb-dissolution-npr-and-pbs-funding-cuts.md The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has voted to dissolve after 58 years of service following significant federal and state funding cuts. Local affiliates, such as WNIN in Evansville, are transitioning to new business models that may include dynamically inserted advertisements and corporate sponsorships. Critics of public broadcasting argue that taxpayer support for these entities has long been unnecessary and ideologically biased. Keywords: [cpb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpb.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [federal funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-funding.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### David Brooks, PBS NewsHour and Historical Inaccuracies - **Episode:** [1829: Zoomerwaffen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1829-zoomerwaffen.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-28 - **Time:** 1:41:13–1:51:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1829-zoomerwaffen/chapter/david-brooks-pbs-newshour-and-historical-inaccuracies.md New York Times columnist David Brooks is criticized for making several historical errors during a PBS NewsHour segment regarding the "hollowing out" of American institutions. Brooks incorrectly attributed the founding of the NAACP, the Boys and Girls Club, and major labor unions to the 1890s. The segment deconstructs these claims, providing the actual founding dates to demonstrate a perceived lack of accuracy in mainstream commentary. Keywords: [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [naacp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naacp.md), [sierra club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sierra-club.md), boys and girls club, [labor unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-unions.md) ### White Christmas Song, Beverly Hills Parody Origins - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 32:30–34:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/white-christmas-song-beverly-hills-parody-origins.md A PBS NewsHour segment reveals that Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" was originally written as a parody. The deleted opening verse described a person sitting by a pool in Beverly Hills among orange and palm trees, dreaming of a snowy northern Christmas. The song only became a sentimental classic in 1942 when it resonated with American military personnel serving overseas during World War II. Keywords: [white christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-christmas.md), [bing crosby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bing-crosby.md), irving berlin, [beverly hills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beverly-hills.md), [pbs news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-news-hour.md), [1942](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1942.md) ### Department of Justice Releases Redacted Jeffrey Epstein Files - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 1:37–8:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/department-of-justice-releases-redacted-jeffrey-epstein-files.md The U.S. Department of Justice released hundreds of heavily redacted pages regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following a law passed by Congress. Representative Thomas Massie criticized the release for failing to comply with transparency requirements, noting that many pages were entirely blacked out. Media reports from PBS and Reuters focus on potential links to Donald Trump, while the DOJ maintains that redactions are necessary to protect victims. Keywords: [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [thomas massie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-massie.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [redactions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redactions.md) ### The Invisible Crisis of Working Homelessness in America - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 1:44:36–1:47:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/the-invisible-crisis-of-working-homelessness-in-america.md Journalist Brian Goldstone discusses the "shadow realm" of homelessness, where full-time workers in the low-wage sector are unable to afford housing. Goldstone notes that many homeless individuals are families with children who are "rendered invisible" because they do not sleep on the streets. The crisis is driven by volatile job hours and housing costs that far outpace income. Keywords: [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), low-wage workforce, [housing crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-crisis.md), brian goldstone, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md) ### Ukraine Peace Plan and European Territorial Disputes - **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-27 - **Time:** 54:14–1:00:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/ukraine-peace-plan-and-european-territorial-disputes.md The proposed US peace plan for Ukraine reportedly includes reducing the size of the Ukrainian military and abandoning NATO ambitions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejects the assessment that the fall of Donetsk is inevitable, while European officials express concern over being excluded from Washington-Moscow negotiations. Keywords: [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [donetsk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donetsk.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) ### FAA Staffing Crisis and Post-COVID Recovery - **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-09 - **Time:** 7:56–14:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/faa-staffing-crisis-and-post-covid-recovery.md Former FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt warned that the current air traffic control staffing crisis is unsustainable as controllers face 14-hour shifts without pay. The aviation system was already stressed due to post-COVID early retirements and the lengthy training process required for new controllers. Reports from NPR and PBS highlight the human impact on travelers, including families stranded at airports like Charlotte Douglas due to ground stops. 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Ben Shapiro appeared on CNN to condemn the interview, while PBS NewsHour ran a segment accusing Carlson of providing a platform for misogyny and racism. The hosts argue that many mainstream outlets are using out-of-context clips to retaliate against Carlson's independent platform. Keywords: [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [nick fuentes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-fuentes.md), [ben shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-shapiro.md), [heritage foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heritage-foundation.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md) ### Washington Week, White House East Wing Satire - **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-30 - **Time:** 56:03–58:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/washington-week-white-house-east-wing-satire.md A satirical segment from "Washington Week" features a backdrop where the East Wing of the White House has been replaced by a hole. The program uses the visual to discuss "impunity" and the perceived power of the presidency. Keywords: washington week, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news.md) ### Political Violence Poll, NPR and Free Speech Restrictions - **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-02 - **Time:** 1:36:07–1:41:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/political-violence-poll-npr-and-free-speech-restrictions.md A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that 30% of Americans believe they may have to resort to violence to get the country back on track. The poll also indicates that 80% of citizens believe the country has gone too far in restricting speech across political lines. 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