# Roosevelt Hotel on The No Agenda Show

Roosevelt Hotel comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to June 2025.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** August 2012 – June 2025
- **Related topics:** [Eric Adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [Greg Abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [New York City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [Asylum Seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [Migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [Alexandria Ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [Bed Bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [Border Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-crisis.md), [Brandon Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Bed Bug Rankings, New York Homelessness

- **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-22
- **Time:** 3:03:52–3:06:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/bed-bug-rankings-new-york-homelessness.md

Terminix releases its annual ranking of the worst cities for bed bugs, with Philadelphia taking the top spot followed by New York City. The infestation at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York is highlighted as the hosts prepare for an upcoming trip to the city. The segment recalls the 2020 "bed bug era" when the insects were reportedly found in movie theaters and classrooms across France and the U.S.

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### Roosevelt Hotel Closure, New York Migrant Crisis

- **Episode:** [1742: Golden Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-27
- **Time:** 1:47:37–1:50:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop/chapter/roosevelt-hotel-closure-new-york-migrant-crisis.md

Mayor Eric Adams announced the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City will close as a migrant intake center in June 2025. The city has seen a decline in new arrivals following the implementation of 60-day stay limits and the purchase of 53,000 relocation tickets for migrants. Over 173,000 people passed through the hotel over the last two years, many from countries like Peru.

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### Anderson Cooper and FEMA Luxury Hotel Controversy

- **Episode:** [1738: Swasticars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-13
- **Time:** 1:02:17–1:05:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars/chapter/anderson-cooper-and-fema-luxury-hotel-controversy.md

CNN's Anderson Cooper engaged in a heated debate regarding FEMA's use of funds to house migrants in New York City hotels. While critics labeled the Roosevelt Hotel a "luxury" accommodation, Cooper argued it is a "dump" and that the funds were congressionally appropriated. The discussion centers on the transparency of government spending related to the migrant crisis.

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### Chicago Migrant Shelter Spending and Hotel Scams

- **Episode:** [1717: Mr. Peepers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1717-mr-peepers.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-01
- **Time:** 2:07:01–2:15:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1717-mr-peepers/chapter/chicago-migrant-shelter-spending-and-hotel-scams.md

Chicago's migrant shelter system came under scrutiny for spending more than $400 million since 2022, with large contracts flowing through private staffing and leasing firms. The Ogden shelter and Roosevelt Hotel were cited as examples of how public money is routed through intermediaries, while Mayor Brandon Johnson was pressed on transparency and missing lease details.

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### Governor Greg Abbott in New York City

- **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-29
- **Time:** 45:44–50:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/governor-greg-abbott-in-new-york-city.md

Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited New York City to speak at the Manhattan Institute regarding the migrant crisis, noting that Texas has bused nearly 16,000 migrants to the city. Abbott criticized the Biden administration for cutting razor wire installed by the Texas National Guard and argued that enforcing existing laws would solve the border surge. He highlighted that over 8,600 people crossed the border in a single 24-hour period recently.

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### New York City Immigration Protests, AOC Confrontation

- **Episode:** [1591: Half-Jacked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-17
- **Time:** 9:49–13:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked/chapter/new-york-city-immigration-protests-aoc-confrontation.md

Protesters in Manhattan disrupted a press conference held by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside the Roosevelt Hotel, demanding the border be closed. The influx of migrants, partially driven by busing programs from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, has led to increased tensions regarding city resources and congestion pricing.

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### New York Migrant Crisis, Kathy Hochul vs. Eric Adams

- **Episode:** [1582: Balconazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-17
- **Time:** 1:07:39–1:13:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi/chapter/new-york-migrant-crisis-kathy-hochul-vs-eric-adams.md

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are in a public dispute over the management of the migrant crisis, which has seen over 100,000 arrivals in the city. Hochul criticized the city's lack of coordination in a 12-page letter, while Adams requested the state cover two-thirds of the $12 billion estimated cost. The Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan has been converted into a migrant housing facility as the city struggles with "right to shelter" mandates.

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### New York City, Migrant Crisis and Central Park Tents

- **Episode:** [1578: Tranarchism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-03
- **Time:** 51:18–55:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism/chapter/new-york-city-migrant-crisis-and-central-park-tents.md

Mayor Eric Adams is considering erecting migrant tents in Central Park as New York City's shelter system reaches capacity with over 90,000 arrivals. Asylum seekers are currently sleeping on sidewalks outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The crisis has led to tensions between city officials and the Biden administration over expedited work permits and federal aid.

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### Glenwood Springs Visit and Teddy Roosevelt History

- **Episode:** [433: Hanseatic League](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-09
- **Time:** 7:18–9:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league/chapter/glenwood-springs-visit-and-teddy-roosevelt-history.md

A visit to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, included a meetup featuring self-processed elk sausages and a stay near the historic Hotel Colorado. The location is noted for its association with Teddy Roosevelt, who reportedly frequented the area for its hot springs over a century ago.

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