# Pennsylvania on The No Agenda Show

Pennsylvania comes up in 235 chapters across 197 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 235
- **Episodes:** 197
- **Discussed:** August 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [John Fetterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-fetterman.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Josh Shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-shapiro.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Secret Service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [Dr. Oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-oz.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 235

### Sir Xander Walachia and the Carlos of Lake Bay Knighthood

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 3:20:04–3:22:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-xander-walachia-and-the-carlos-of-lake-bay-knighthood.md

Xander Walachia and Carlos Schneider both reach knighthood status in the final hour. Schneider requests a tech blog from the host to continue receiving tips on Linux, Graphene OS, and AI. Walachia requests "Baby Making Karma" and adds his daughter Alexandra to the show's birthday list.

Keywords: xander walachia, newtown pennsylvania, carlos schneider, lake bay washington, [graphene os](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graphene-os.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md)

### NPR Coverage of Measles Outbreaks and RFK Jr.

- **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-04
- **Time:** 52:25–55:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/npr-coverage-of-measles-outbreaks-and-rfk-jr.md

NPR reports on a resurgence of measles in states like Pennsylvania and Texas, leading to political conflict between health officials and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The segment critiques the term "measles-associated deaths," suggesting that deaths are being attributed to the virus even when other medical factors, such as a ruptured spleen, are the primary cause.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [mmr vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmr-vaccine.md), [robert f kennedy jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md)

### Riverside and Rockaway Beach Meetup Reports

- **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-20
- **Time:** 2:26:27–2:30:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/riverside-and-rockaway-beach-meetup-reports.md

Additional meetup reports arrive from Riverside, California, and Rockaway Beach, where producers included their servers in the recordings. A report from Pennsylvania features producers "fisting nuts" in celebration of Dvorak's life. The segments highlight the diverse geographic reach of the No Agenda community.

Keywords: [riverside](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riverside.md), rockaway beach, [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [servers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/servers.md)

### Hyper-Local Podcasting and Small Town Politics

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 2:22:06–2:26:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/hyper-local-podcasting-and-small-town-politics.md

A donor from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, asks for advice on starting a hyper-local podcast to cover his town's controversial mayor. The hosts encourage the endeavor, suggesting that covering local issues is a powerful way to build community. They recommend using platforms like Nextdoor to find an initial audience and emphasize the importance of authenticity.

Keywords: tim hendrick, hyper-local podcasting, downingtown pennsylvania, [rodecaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rodecaster.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md)

### Tom Woods Show and Public Pooper Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 4:18:53–4:22:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/tom-woods-show-and-public-pooper-anecdotes.md

Listeners discuss discovering the podcast through the Tom Woods Show in 2020. Tomonymous from Pennsylvania recalls a classic show moment involving John C. Dvorak's encounter with a "public pooper." The segment also includes a donation from Matthew Nicole in Rhode Island, who has been a knight for a decade.

Keywords: [tom woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-woods.md), public pooper, [rhode island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhode-island.md), amos, [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md)

### NPR Swing Shift, Anonymous Voter Sentiment

- **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-05
- **Time:** 38:09–43:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/npr-swing-shift-anonymous-voter-sentiment.md

NPR’s "Swing Shift" project followed a dozen voters in swing states to gauge their pride in America. While many expressed "shame" or "embarrassment" regarding the country's current state, most remained cautiously optimistic about the future. The hosts argue that anonymity allows voters to speak more truthfully, particularly those who support Donald Trump but fear social repercussions.

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### Small Business Ads, Resume and Coffee Services

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 2:25:59–2:30:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/small-business-ads-resume-and-coffee-services.md

Listeners promoting their small businesses are featured, including Martell Hardware, Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, and Image Makers Inc. Linda Lubatkin, the "Duchess of Jobs," offers resume services for professionals. Shafina English is thanked for her $200 birthday donation and her long-standing support of the show from San Francisco.

Keywords: [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), [image makers inc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/image-makers-inc.md), [castle rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/castle-rock.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md)

### Gas Price Investigation, Oil Company Price Gouging

- **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Time:** 45:03–48:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/gas-price-investigation-oil-company-price-gouging.md

During a speech at a Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania, President Trump called for a Justice Department investigation into oil company price gouging. He argued that gas prices at the pump should be $2.25 per gallon given the drop in crude oil prices following the Iran peace deal. Industry analysts note that retail price adjustments typically lag behind commodity market shifts.

Keywords: [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [price gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), mack trucks, [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md)

### Sophie Lewis, Family Abolition, University of Pennsylvania

- **Episode:** [1864: Pointcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Time:** 1:57:21–2:00:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast/chapter/sophie-lewis-family-abolition-university-of-pennsylvania.md

Sophie Lewis, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is highlighted for her advocacy of abolishing the nuclear family. Her lectures and books promote a "queer communist" view of relationships, which critics argue is part of a broader far-left effort to dismantle parental rights and capitalist values.

Keywords: sophie lewis, [nuclear family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-family.md), [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [university of pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-pennsylvania.md), [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md)

### Meetup Schedule, Masterpiece ISO

- **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-15
- **Time:** 2:41:53–2:45:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/meetup-schedule-masterpiece-iso.md

The upcoming No Agenda meetup schedule is reviewed, with events planned in Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, and several other states through April. The hosts emphasize the importance of "connection as protection." They select a "Masterpiece" soundbite to close the show after reviewing several other potential "In Search Of" (ISO) clips.

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), masterpiece

### Donald Trump, Ilhan Omar Citizenship Claims

- **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-11
- **Time:** 1:33:42–1:36:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/donald-trump-ilhan-omar-citizenship-claims.md

During a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump criticized Representative Ilhan Omar, repeating allegations that she married her brother to secure U.S. citizenship. Trump characterized her as ungrateful and suggested she should be deported for entering the country illegally. The remarks were met with significant crowd approval but were largely ignored by mainstream media outlets.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [ilhan omar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ilhan-omar.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

### John Fetterman, SNAP and the Filibuster Fight

- **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-23
- **Time:** 1:33:40–1:35:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/john-fetterman-snap-and-the-filibuster-fight.md

John Fetterman breaks with Democrats and backs reopening the government while calling for the Senate to use the nuclear option. The segment stresses the imminent SNAP deadline, Pennsylvania families at risk, and the legislative standoff over ending the shutdown.

Keywords: [john fetterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-fetterman.md), [snap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snap.md), senate filibuster, [government shutdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-shutdown.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md)

### John Fetterman, Political Rhetoric and National Unity

- **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-16
- **Time:** 12:00–15:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/john-fetterman-political-rhetoric-and-national-unity.md

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has drawn attention for his calls to lower the national political temperature and his refusal to label Donald Trump supporters as fascists or Nazis. Fetterman cited the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a moment requiring national grief rather than political opportunism. Observers note a shift in Fetterman's public persona and rhetorical style following his recovery from a stroke, distancing him from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.

Keywords: [john fetterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-fetterman.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [charlie kirk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-kirk.md), [political violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-violence.md)

### Josh Shapiro, Firebombing Incident, Cody Balmer

- **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-17
- **Time:** 2:46:58–2:51:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/josh-shapiro-firebombing-incident-cody-balmer.md

Cody Balmer, a 38-year-old mechanic, has been charged with domestic terrorism after firebombing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence during Passover. Balmer allegedly confessed to the attack, citing Shapiro's support for Israel as his motivation. The fire caused significant damage to the mansion's dining and piano rooms while the governor's family was inside.

Keywords: [josh shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-shapiro.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), cody balmer, firebombing, [passover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passover.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md)

### Federal Retirement Processing in the Boyers Mine

- **Episode:** [1738: Swasticars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-13
- **Time:** 54:45–58:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars/chapter/federal-retirement-processing-in-the-boyers-mine.md

The Department of Government Efficiency has highlighted a federal facility 230 feet underground in Boyers, Pennsylvania, where 700 workers process retirement papers by hand. Known as "the cave" or Iron Mountain, the site represents the lack of computerization in the federal bureaucracy. The facility also houses significant server operations for various private and government entities.

Keywords: [iron mountain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-mountain.md), boyers pennsylvania, federal retirement, paper records, [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md)

### Egg Theft, Bird Flu, Backyard Chickens

- **Episode:** [1736: The Blurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-06
- **Time:** 2:27:51–2:30:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt/chapter/egg-theft-bird-flu-backyard-chickens.md

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of 100,000 organic eggs worth $40,000 from a distribution trailer. Egg prices have reportedly reached $1 per egg in some areas due to bird flu culling. The hosts discuss the complexities of keeping backyard chickens, including the risks of predators and the "brooding" behavior that can halt egg production.

Keywords: [egg prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egg-prices.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [backyard chickens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backyard-chickens.md)

### Punxsutawney Phil, Groundhog Day Prediction and Stew Recipes

- **Episode:** [1735: Old Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-02
- **Time:** 1:21–4:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag/chapter/punxsutawney-phil-groundhog-day-prediction-and-stew-recipes.md

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter on February 2nd at Gobbler's Knob. The accuracy of the groundhog's predictions is questioned, noting a historical success rate of only 39%. The discussion transitions into a historical anecdote about the San Francisco Examiner and recipes for groundhog and squirrel stew found in the book "Unmentionable Cuisine."

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### Presidential Inauguration Logistics, Weather Forcing Indoor Ceremony

- **Episode:** [1731: Cyber Timebombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-19
- **Time:** 6:32–9:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs/chapter/presidential-inauguration-logistics-weather-forcing-indoor-ceremony.md

Extreme cold and 23-degree temperatures have forced the relocation of the presidential inauguration ceremony from the outdoor platform to the Capitol Rotunda. This marks the first indoor inauguration since Ronald Reagan in 1985, significantly limiting the number of in-person guests to several hundred members of Congress and VIPs. The traditional inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue has been canceled in favor of a celebration at the Capital One Arena.

Keywords: [inauguration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inauguration.md), capitol rotunda, [weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [pennsylvania avenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania-avenue.md)

### New Knights and Memorial Donations

- **Episode:** [1728: Hatchet Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-09
- **Time:** 2:06:31–2:11:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man/chapter/new-knights-and-memorial-donations.md

John Kelber is knighted as "Sir Ten of Nothing" and requests a Starman-themed flat earth jingle. Other donations are acknowledged, including a memorial gift for a mother in Pennsylvania and a request for "health karma" for a family member, highlighting the personal connections within the listener base.

Keywords: john kelber, [milwaukee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milwaukee.md), starman, [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md)

### John Fetterman on Trump and Fascism Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-26
- **Time:** 2:20:09–2:24:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/john-fetterman-on-trump-and-fascism-rhetoric.md

Senator John Fetterman stated in an interview that he is not rooting against Donald Trump and criticized the use of the word "fascist" to describe Trump voters. Fetterman argued that "regular people" do not use that word. The hosts agree, noting that the term is more applicable to the European Union's bureaucracy.

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