# Poconos on The No Agenda Show

Poconos comes up in 6 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2014 to October 2024.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** November 2014 – October 2024
- **Related topics:** [Turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [Value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [Blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [Charter Schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [Chesapeake Bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chesapeake-bay.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Eric Frein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-frein.md), [Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [Fethullah Gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Fethullah Gulen, Charter School Empire

- **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-24
- **Time:** 2:37:44–2:42:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/fethullah-gulen-charter-school-empire.md

Controversial Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen has died in exile in Pennsylvania at age 83. Gulen was accused by Turkey of masterminding a 2016 coup attempt while operating a vast network of charter schools in the United States. Producer Sir Mark Hall, an expert on the movement, explains that these schools receive nearly $1 billion in U.S. taxpayer funding annually, with a significant portion allegedly diverted to the movement's non-educational goals.

Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [poconos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poconos.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), feto, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

### Cardano Stake Pools, Duck Breast Donations

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 2:18:20–2:22:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/cardano-stake-pools-duck-breast-donations.md

Producers discuss technical projects, including an off-grid Cardano stake pool powered by solar energy and Starlink. Baron JB contributes a "duck breast" donation and calls out other producers to match his contribution. The segment includes various birthday announcements and "Jobs Karma" requests for listeners in Arizona and Maryland.

Keywords: cardano, [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), duck breast, [poconos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poconos.md)

### Executive Producer Donations, Baronetcy Upgrades

- **Episode:** [1162: Thank You Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1162-thank-you-comrade.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-11
- **Time:** 1:21:36–1:27:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1162-thank-you-comrade/chapter/executive-producer-donations-baronetcy-upgrades.md

Several high-level donors were recognized for their financial support, including an anonymous contributor from Athens, Georgia, who gave $686. Sir JB of Clarksville, Maryland, upgraded his title to Baron of the Chesapeake Bay after a significant donation. The segment included "de-douching" ceremonies for new contributors and specific requests for the "roundtable" menu, including Maryland crab cakes.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), [poconos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poconos.md), [chesapeake bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chesapeake-bay.md)

### Value-for-Value Donations, Turkey Weapons Sale, Protectorate Requests

- **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-21
- **Time:** 1:07:18–1:12:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/value-for-value-donations-turkey-weapons-sale-protectorate-requests.md

John Fidler and other donors contribute via the "value-for-value" model, leading to discussions on SSRIs, vaccines, and a cancelled U.S. weapons sale to Turkey. A donor is granted the Pocono Mountains as a protectorate. The hosts play various "jingles" requested by the producers, including "Stay Woke" and "Resist Much."

Keywords: [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), weapons sale, [poconos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poconos.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md)

### Knighting Ceremony, Baronet of the Poconos, No Agenda Roundtable

- **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-21
- **Time:** 2:21:23–2:23:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/knighting-ceremony-baronet-of-the-poconos-no-agenda-roundtable.md

Sir JB is elevated to the rank of Knight of the DMV and Baronet of the Poconos following a $1,000 donation. The hosts perform the traditional knighting ceremony, welcoming him to the No Agenda roundtable. They list the various "amenities" available to knights, ranging from "hookers and blow" to "tofu and turmeric."

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [poconos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poconos.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), sir jb

### Eric Frein Capture and Poconos Manhunt

- **Episode:** [666: Slavery Enrollment Month](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-07
- **Time:** 2:54:51–2:59:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month/chapter/eric-frein-capture-and-poconos-manhunt.md

Following a seven-week manhunt, suspected trooper killer Eric Frein was captured by U.S. Marshals in the Poconos. Discrepancies emerged regarding Frein's facial injuries, with State Police claiming they occurred during his flight and a Marshal admitting they happened during the arrest on an asphalt runway. The hosts review "man on the street" interviews reflecting public support for the use of force during the capture.

Keywords: [eric frein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-frein.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [poconos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poconos.md), [us marshals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-marshals.md), [manhunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhunt.md), [police brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md)

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