# Public Education on The No Agenda Show Public Education comes up in 20 chapters across 20 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 20 - **Episodes:** 20 - **Discussed:** July 2008 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Charter Schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Education Reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-reform.md), [Homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [Melissa Harris-perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melissa-harris-perry.md), [Public Schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-schools.md), [Viral Video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md), [Allah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/allah.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 20 ### JD Vance Absence, Drug Cartel Infrastructure and Public Ignorance - **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-04 - **Time:** 49:19–53:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/jd-vance-absence-drug-cartel-infrastructure-and-public-ignorance.md The absence of JD Vance from recent public discourse is noted, alongside the continued existence of drug cartel money laundering lines in South America. The discussion criticizes the general public's lack of historical context regarding the nationalization of American oil assets in Venezuela. The hosts lament the failure of the education system and the prevalence of "spoon-fed" information from social media platforms like TikTok. Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [scott besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md) ### Texas Education Voucher Scheme Signed by Greg Abbott - **Episode:** [1761: News Desert](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-04 - **Time:** 1:12:44–1:14:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert/chapter/texas-education-voucher-scheme-signed-by-greg-abbott.md Governor Greg Abbott signed a $1 billion education voucher law in Texas, allowing parents to receive $10,000 per year to opt out of the state public school system. The move is part of a broader conservative effort to remake American education. Opponents argue the scheme diverts essential resources from underfunded rural public schools. Keywords: [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), education vouchers, [private schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-schools.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md) ### Teacher Feedback, Analog Clocks, Education System - **Episode:** [1542: Digital Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-30 - **Time:** 1:34:00–1:37:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia/chapter/teacher-feedback-analog-clocks-education-system.md A public school teacher from Missouri writes in to clarify that analog clocks are still taught in elementary schools, but students lack practice at home. The hosts discuss the general decline in skills like reading clocks and giving change, attributing the issue to the broader education system and the prevalence of digital devices. Keywords: [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [analog clocks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/analog-clocks.md), [teachers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), counting money, [public schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-schools.md) ### Melissa Harris-Perry, Collective Notion of Children Tangent - **Episode:** [1419: Sleep Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1419-sleep-equity.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-23 - **Time:** 7:07–8:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1419-sleep-equity/chapter/melissa-harris-perry-collective-notion-of-children-tangent.md A 2013 clip featuring former MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry has resurfaced online, sparking debate over her comments regarding the "collective notion" of children. The footage suggests that children belong to whole communities rather than just their parents, a sentiment being linked by modern critics to current government vaccination policies. Keywords: [melissa harris-perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melissa-harris-perry.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md), collective responsibility, [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md) ### School Board Prank, Phil McCracken and Wayne Kerr - **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-02 - **Time:** 2:54:45–2:57:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/school-board-prank-phil-mccracken-and-wayne-kerr.md A viral clip from a Henrico Board of Education meeting shows a moderator reading a list of prank names during the public comment period. Names such as "Phil McCracken," "Eileen Dover," and "Wayne Kerr" were submitted to the board, leading to a moment of levity. The prank is celebrated as "good for the soul" amidst tense debates over school policies. Keywords: henrico board of education, [prank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prank.md), bart simpson, [public comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-comment.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md) ### Silicon Valley Wealth and the Failure of Public Education - **Episode:** [1139: Mooch and Stoll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1139-mooch-and-stoll.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-23 - **Time:** 23:29–26:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1139-mooch-and-stoll/chapter/silicon-valley-wealth-and-the-failure-of-public-education.md Anthony Scaramucci discusses why many Silicon Valley billionaires align with the Democratic Party, suggesting it stems from a mix of guilt and self-preservation against media scrutiny. He argues against wealth redistribution and instead advocates for fixing the "broken" K-12 public education system to create equal opportunity. Scaramucci asserts that market-based systems are the only proven way to generate growth and innovation. Keywords: [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md), [wealth redistribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-redistribution.md), equal opportunity ### Charter Schools, Corporate Education Pipeline - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 1:29:53–1:34:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/charter-schools-corporate-education-pipeline.md The rise of charter schools, particularly in cities like Chicago, is viewed as a corporate strategy to "skim" the best students from the public system. Companies like Cisco are funding these schools to create a direct pipeline to their workforce. This trend leaves public schools with fewer resources and more challenging student populations, eventually leading to school closures and the further privatization of the education system. Keywords: [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [cisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisco.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md), [education reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-reform.md) ### Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants - **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-20 - **Time:** 1:39:16–1:43:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2/chapter/student-loan-forgiveness-for-public-servants.md Senate Bill 2826, the Strengthening Forgiveness for Public Servants Act, is identified as a political tool to attract Millennial voters. The bill offers incremental student loan forgiveness for those employed by the federal government, which the hosts characterize as a form of "debt slavery." Keywords: [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), higher education act, [public service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-service.md), [debt slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-slavery.md) ### Constitution Shortening, AP History Prep, Amsco Publications - **Episode:** [549: Associative Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-19 - **Time:** 1:09:34–1:13:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda/chapter/constitution-shortening-ap-history-prep-amsco-publications.md A preparatory document for AP US History from Amsco Publications is criticized for "shortening" the Bill of Rights. Specifically, the Second Amendment is summarized as "The people have the right to keep and bear arms in a state militia," which the hosts argue fundamentally changes its meaning. They identify the author as John J. Newman and question the academic standards of such preparatory materials. Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), amsco publications, john j. newman, ap history, [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Police Militarization, Public Education Decline - **Episode:** [546: Munich Moment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-08 - **Time:** 22:09–24:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment/chapter/police-militarization-public-education-decline.md The discussion moves to the domestic militarization of local police departments and the proliferation of unnecessary SWAT teams across the United States. The hosts attribute public apathy toward these developments to a decline in the quality of the American education system over the last several decades. They suggest the government uses the threat of foreign hackers to distract from its own role as the primary global perpetrator of hacking. Keywords: [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [police militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-militarization.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Ed Schultz, Chicago School Closures - **Episode:** [516: 9/11 Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/516-9-11-generation.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-26 - **Time:** 1:50:23–1:55:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/516-9-11-generation/chapter/ed-schultz-chicago-school-closures.md MSNBC host Ed Schultz criticized Republicans for budget cuts while ignoring that Democrat Mayor Rahm Emanuel oversaw the largest round of school closures in U.S. history in Chicago. Schultz's rant focused on the "conservative plot" to privatize education through vouchers. The hosts point out the logical inconsistency in blaming Republicans for policies being enacted by high-profile Democratic officials. Keywords: [ed schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-schultz.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md) ### Melissa Harris-Perry, Collective Childcare Comments - **Episode:** [503: Ninjas in Mongolia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/503-ninjas-in-mongolia.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-11 - **Time:** 2:22:14–2:24:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/503-ninjas-in-mongolia/chapter/melissa-harris-perry-collective-childcare-comments.md MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry is criticized for a promotional clip in which she argues that children belong to the "whole community" rather than just their parents. The hosts label this as "socialist crap" and "MSNBC propaganda." They suggest that Harris-Perry's views are radical and aimed at breaking down the private family unit in favor of state control. Keywords: [melissa harris-perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melissa-harris-perry.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), black panther party ### Media Impact on Local Incidents, Teacher Reputation Crisis - **Episode:** [484: Crazed Guzman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-03 - **Time:** 1:53:13–1:58:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman/chapter/media-impact-on-local-incidents-teacher-reputation-crisis.md A teacher in North Texas describes how media sensationalism surrounding a tragic hit-and-run accident has led to a community-wide condemnation of the teaching profession. The incident, involving a teacher who accidentally killed a student, was amplified by news crews and social media, resulting in parents labeling all teachers as "murderers." Keywords: [media sensationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-sensationalism.md), north texas, [hit and run](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hit-and-run.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [public perception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-perception.md) ### Unschooling and the Slave Ship Exercise in Chicago Schools - **Episode:** [448: Lucy the Luddite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-30 - **Time:** 1:24:25–1:29:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/unschooling-and-the-slave-ship-exercise-in-chicago-schools.md A discussion on "unschooling" leads to a report of a controversial educational exercise in a Chicago grammar school. Students reportedly had their hands bound and were forced to lie side-by-side in a dark auditorium to simulate the experience of a slave ship, leading some parents to pull their children from the school. Keywords: [unschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unschooling.md), [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), chicago public schools, slave exercise, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Diane Ravitch, Gates Foundation Education Criticism - **Episode:** [188: Easter Haiku and iPads For You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-04 - **Time:** 1:05:40–1:08:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you/chapter/diane-ravitch-gates-foundation-education-criticism.md Education expert Diane Ravitch is highlighted for her criticism of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's influence on the American school system. Ravitch, a former conservative education official, argues that the foundation's focus on data-driven metrics and charter schools is damaging the quality of public education. Keywords: diane ravitch, [gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gates-foundation.md), [education reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-reform.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [public schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-schools.md) ### Daniel Wheaton, Competitive Speaking and Media Quotes - **Episode:** [181: Jihad Jane Rides Again](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/181-jihad-jane-rides-again.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-11 - **Time:** 35:15–36:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/181-jihad-jane-rides-again/chapter/daniel-wheaton-competitive-speaking-and-media-quotes.md High school student Daniel Wheaton is using concepts from the program for a competitive speaking project. To assist his academic requirements, specific definitions regarding media programming and the relativity of news are stated for the record. The interaction highlights the show's influence on younger audiences and their understanding of media structures. Keywords: [daniel wheaton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-wheaton.md), [public speaking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-speaking.md), [media literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-literacy.md), [high school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Lisa Jardine, Royal Society, and Climate Change Education - **Episode:** [164: Waterboarding For Everyone!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-10 - **Time:** 7:35–9:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone/chapter/lisa-jardine-royal-society-and-climate-change-education.md Science pundit Lisa Jardine is featured in a BBC clip discussing the Royal Society's role in lobbying for public science education. Jardine expresses concern that 40% of the British public does not believe climate change is man-made, attributing this to a failure in education. The hosts criticize her stance as arrogant and dismissive of scientific skepticism. Keywords: lisa jardine, [royal society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-society.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md), science pundit ### Santa Cruz City Council, Public Testimony on Organic Farming - **Episode:** [118: Deconstructing 'Law & Order'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/118-deconstructing-law-order.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-02 - **Time:** 58:08–1:01:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/118-deconstructing-law-order/chapter/santa-cruz-city-council-public-testimony-on-organic-farming.md The hosts play a clip of a young woman giving nonsensical testimony at a Santa Cruz City Council meeting regarding organic crops, "perfect pesticides," and mining silk worms. They use the clip to mock the local culture of Santa Cruz and argue that such displays represent a failure of the public education system. Keywords: [santa cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-cruz.md), [city council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-council.md), public testimony, [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [education system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-system.md) ### Texas Board of Education Evolution Curriculum Controversy - **Episode:** [95: We're All Terrorists Now](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/95-we-re-all-terrorists-now.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-07 - **Time:** 23:42–26:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/95-we-re-all-terrorists-now/chapter/texas-board-of-education-evolution-curriculum-controversy.md The Texas Board of Education recently voted on measures that critics say attempt to push evolution out of the school curriculum in favor of creationist doctrines. Despite scientific consensus, polls suggest nearly half of the U.S. public does not believe in evolution. The hosts discuss how religious infighting among different denominations further complicates the party's ability to focus on fiscal issues like balancing the budget. Keywords: texas board of education, [evolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evolution.md), [curriculum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curriculum.md), [creationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creationism.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md), [religion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religion.md) ### UK School Prayer Controversy, Religious Education Discipline - **Episode:** [38: Down the Rabbit Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/38-down-the-rabbit-hole.md) - **Published:** 2008-07-07 - **Time:** 31:48–34:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/38-down-the-rabbit-hole/chapter/uk-school-prayer-controversy-religious-education-discipline.md Two schoolboys in Cheshire, England, were reportedly disciplined for refusing to kneel and pray to Allah during a mandatory religious education lesson at a public school. 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