# Permits on The No Agenda Show Permits comes up in 28 chapters across 28 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 28 - **Episodes:** 28 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Eric Adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [Illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [Labor Shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-shortage.md), [Affordable Housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-housing.md), [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [Ak-47](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ak-47.md), [Assault Rifle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault-rifle.md), [Asylum Seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 28 ### Gallup Poll, Young American Women Seeking Emigration - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 3:27–6:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/gallup-poll-young-american-women-seeking-emigration.md A recent Gallup poll indicates that 20% of Americans, specifically 40% of women aged 15 to 44, desire to leave the United States permanently. The discussion highlights the ignorance of many would-be emigrants regarding international visa requirements and work permits, specifically mentioning the difficulty of moving to the United Kingdom without significant financial assets or specific labor skills. Keywords: [gallup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup.md), [emigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emigration.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visas.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), young women ### Southern California ICE Raids, Home Depot Day Laborers - **Episode:** [1771: Home Depotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-08 - **Time:** 22:56–27:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation/chapter/southern-california-ice-raids-home-depot-day-laborers.md NPR reported on federal law enforcement targeting day laborers at Home Depot locations in Southern California. The raids led to confrontations where protesters threw objects at a U.S. Marshal's bus, prompting agents to use flashbangs and tear gas. Local commentary suggests the reliance on undocumented labor is driven by the high cost of building permits and the slow pace of reconstruction following wildfires. Keywords: [ice raids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-raids.md), [home depot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-depot.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), day laborers, [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permits.md) ### Eric Adams, Migrant Lifeguards and Rio Grande - **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-24 - **Time:** 1:56:03–1:58:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/eric-adams-migrant-lifeguards-and-rio-grande.md New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggests that migrants who crossed the Rio Grande should be fast-tracked for work permits to serve as city lifeguards. Adams argues that since they successfully swam across the river, they are "excellent swimmers" qualified for the role. The hosts mock the logic of equating illegal border crossings with professional lifeguard certification. Keywords: [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), lifeguards, [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [rio grande](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rio-grande.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### European Union, Carbon Tax, Fuel Levies - **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-17 - **Time:** 16:21–18:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/european-union-carbon-tax-fuel-levies.md The European Union is set to implement a federal carbon tax starting in 2027, targeting gasoline, diesel, and natural gas usage. Current projections suggest CO2 permits could cost between 100 and 200 euros per ton, adding hundreds of euros to annual household expenses. This move marks a shift toward direct federal taxation from Brussels. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), co2 permits, [gasoline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md) ### Los Angeles Fire, Trump and Mayor Karen Bass - **Episode:** [1733: Rat Note](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-26 - **Time:** 1:27:55–1:33:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note/chapter/los-angeles-fire-trump-and-mayor-karen-bass.md President Trump visited Los Angeles to discuss wildfire recovery with Mayor Karen Bass, criticizing the 18-month timeline for rebuilding permits. Trump urged the mayor to use emergency powers to allow residents to clear their own debris immediately. He also mocked the lack of water infrastructure to fight fires, calling his platform the "party of common sense." Keywords: [karen bass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karen-bass.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [wildfire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wildfire.md), [permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permits.md), [common sense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense.md) ### Immigrant Labor Economic Impact, Chicago Work Permits - **Episode:** [1651: WWX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-14 - **Time:** 49:12–53:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx/chapter/immigrant-labor-economic-impact-chicago-work-permits.md A new study suggests that an influx of over 3 million immigrants has helped the U.S. economy avoid a recession by filling labor shortages and suppressing wage growth. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is leading a call for the federal government to grant work permits to undocumented residents. The discussion explores the long-term political and economic implications of these "newcomers." Keywords: [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [labor shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-shortage.md) ### Chicago Union Demands for Migrant Work Permits - **Episode:** [1645: Poonami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-25 - **Time:** 28:23–32:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami/chapter/chicago-union-demands-for-migrant-work-permits.md Union activists and hospitality workers in Chicago held a rally demanding that President Joe Biden use executive action to grant work permits to all undocumented immigrants. Critics argue that unions supporting such measures are undermining their own members by facilitating a surplus of labor intended to lower national wages. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), [labor unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-unions.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), hospitality workers ### Maine Asylum Seeker Housing and Iowa Immigrant Labor - **Episode:** [1625: Call me Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-14 - **Time:** 2:21:32–2:24:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill/chapter/maine-asylum-seeker-housing-and-iowa-immigrant-labor.md In Maine, new apartment units were opened specifically to house asylum seekers with the state paying rent for two years. Meanwhile, in Iowa, the debate over immigration highlights the state's reliance on immigrant labor for its meat processing and agricultural industries. Critics argue that providing transitional housing for illegal immigrants while citizens face housing shortages is a major driver of voter dissatisfaction. Keywords: [maine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maine.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), immigrant labor, [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Yom Kippur Intelligence Meeting, Netanyahu Politics, Egyptian Warnings - **Episode:** [1605: Techno-douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-05 - **Time:** 1:20:46–1:24:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche/chapter/yom-kippur-intelligence-meeting-netanyahu-politics-egyptian-warnings.md Reports indicate that senior Israeli intelligence officials met the night before the attack but decided to wait until morning to take action. The failure is attributed to a strategic belief that Hamas had been "bribed" into stability through work permits and economic incentives. Keywords: [yom kippur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yom-kippur.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [intelligence failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-failure.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Austin Housing, Migrant Work Permits - **Episode:** [1583: Ninny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-20 - **Time:** 1:10:25–1:13:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny/chapter/austin-housing-migrant-work-permits.md The city of Austin, Texas, purchased a downtown building to provide affordable housing exclusively for government employees who can no longer afford to live near their jobs. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking federal permission to house migrants in the closed Metropolitan Correctional Center. Proponents of increased immigration suggest that granting work permits to migrants could solve US labor shortages and curb inflation. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [affordable housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-housing.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), [labor shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-shortage.md) ### Illinois, Non-Citizen Police Officer Law - **Episode:** [1578: Tranarchism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-03 - **Time:** 59:06–1:01:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism/chapter/illinois-non-citizen-police-officer-law.md Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law allowing non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. to become police officers. The legislation has been heavily criticized by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, who argue it undermines public confidence in law enforcement. Keywords: [j.b. pritzker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-b-pritzker.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [immigrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigrants.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Asylum Fraud and Economic Migration Realities - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:22:03–2:24:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/asylum-fraud-and-economic-migration-realities.md The majority of individuals claiming asylum at the southern border are identified as economic migrants seeking higher wages rather than victims of political persecution. Todd Benzman reports that migrants are often "lawyered up" and coached to provide specific stories that are difficult for officials to verify. Many admit in interviews that they are coming to the U.S. for work opportunities, which does not legally qualify for asylum status. Keywords: asylum fraud, [economic migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-migrants.md), [columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia.md), [border policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-policy.md), [lawyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawyers.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Dutch Farmer Protests and PFAS Construction Halt - **Episode:** [1188: Greta Doomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-10 - **Time:** 15:33–18:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg/chapter/dutch-farmer-protests-and-pfas-construction-halt.md Dutch farmers are protesting government mandates to cut production by 50% to meet CO2 and nitrogen targets. Simultaneously, the construction sector has reached a standstill due to strict new PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) soil contamination limits. The government set a threshold of 0.1 micrograms per kilogram, effectively halting all digging and development projects across the country. Keywords: [farmers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farmers.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [pfas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfas.md), nitrogen crisis, construction permits ### Automatic Weapons Regulation, National Firearms Act - **Episode:** [1170: Generational Justce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1170-generational-justce.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-08 - **Time:** 42:35–44:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1170-generational-justce/chapter/automatic-weapons-regulation-national-firearms-act.md Owning a fully automatic weapon in the United States is legal but heavily restricted under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The process requires a Class 3 permit and a national tax stamp, often costing $10,000 or more, which creates significant friction for legal ownership. Most modern rifles sold to civilians, such as the AK-47 variants, are semi-automatic rather than true machine guns. Keywords: nfa, [automatic weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automatic-weapons.md), [ak-47](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ak-47.md), class 3 permit, tax stamp, firearms law ### Merriam-Webster Assault Rifle Definition Change - **Episode:** [1022: LibJoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-05 - **Time:** 44:33–47:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe/chapter/merriam-webster-assault-rifle-definition-change.md Merriam-Webster updated its definition of "assault rifle" to include firearms that merely "resemble" military weapons. Additionally, reports indicate that permits for the "March for Our Lives" rally in Washington D.C. were secured months before the Parkland shooting occurred, leading the hosts to question the organic nature of the movement. Keywords: [merriam-webster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merriam-webster.md), [assault rifle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault-rifle.md), definition, [march for our lives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/march-for-our-lives.md), [permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permits.md) ### EU Law Entanglement, Post-Brexit Legal Challenges - **Episode:** [962: Service Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-07 - **Time:** 1:09:17–1:12:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony/chapter/eu-law-entanglement-post-brexit-legal-challenges.md The process of untangling 40 years of EU law from the British system is described as a massive logistical "mess." While the public voted for immigration control, the practical application of new permit systems and the repeal of embedded regulations will keep the government occupied for years. The hosts reflect on the complexity of transitioning from EU membership to full sovereignty. Keywords: [eu law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eu-law.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md), [legal reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-reform.md) ### Jordan Refugee Crisis, UN High Commissioner for Refugees - **Episode:** [797: Laptop Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-09 - **Time:** 1:49:35–1:52:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb/chapter/jordan-refugee-crisis-un-high-commissioner-for-refugees.md The UN High Commissioner for Refugees addressed the "boiling point" in Jordan, where 4.5 million Syrian refugees have sought shelter. Jordan is currently limiting entry to approximately 50 people per day due to security concerns. Potential trade deals and work permits for refugees are being discussed as part of a broader international support package for the Jordanian economy. Keywords: [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [unhcr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unhcr.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [work permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-permits.md) ### Hawaii Gun Permits, Medical Clearance Dispute - **Episode:** [784: Hot Rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-31 - **Time:** 2:39:54–2:42:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric/chapter/hawaii-gun-permits-medical-clearance-dispute.md The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is requiring gun permit applicants to provide a doctor's note clearing them of mental health issues or addiction. Major healthcare providers like Kaiser Permanente are refusing to sign the specific letters, arguing that the law does not require doctors to make "medical clearance determinations" for firearm ownership. Keywords: [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [gun permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-permits.md), [kaiser permanente](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaiser-permanente.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), hpd ### Rupert Murdoch, European Rabbis on Gun Permits - **Episode:** [764: Can You See That Juice?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/764-can-you-see-that-juice.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-11 - **Time:** 1:43:58–1:47:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/764-can-you-see-that-juice/chapter/rupert-murdoch-european-rabbis-on-gun-permits.md Rupert Murdoch tweeted support for Ben Carson's comments regarding the Holocaust and gun ownership. Meanwhile, Rabbi Menachem Magolan in Europe has urged governments to allow special gun permits for Jews at risk of attacks. The hosts investigate Murdoch's religious background and ancestry following a discussion about his media ownership. Keywords: [rupert murdoch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rupert-murdoch.md), rabbi menachem magolan, [gun permits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-permits.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), jewish ancestry ### Minimum Wage Protests, Walmart Store Closures - **Episode:** [714: Gay Siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-19 - **Time:** 1:41:32–1:44:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/714-gay-siri/chapter/minimum-wage-protests-walmart-store-closures.md Protests for a $15 minimum wage targeted billionaire Bill Ackman in New York City. 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