# Safe Act on The No Agenda Show Safe Act comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to July 2024. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – July 2024 - **Related topics:** [Epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Child Pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-pornography.md), [Chip Roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [Dick Cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-cheney.md), [Election Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-security.md), [Flint Michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flint-michigan.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### The SAFE Act, Non-Citizen Voting and Congressional Posturing - **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-11 - **Time:** 2:38:58–2:43:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/the-safe-act-non-citizen-voting-and-congressional-posturing.md The House passed the SAFE Act, a bill introduced by Chip Roy that would require proof of citizenship for federal elections. While Republicans argue it secures elections, Democrats claim it creates unnecessary barriers for millions of Americans without easy access to birth certificates. The bill is viewed as political posturing ahead of the November election. Keywords: [safe act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-act.md), [chip roy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-roy.md), [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), non-citizen voting, [voter id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-id.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### Moscow Mitch, SAFE Act Election Security Dispute - **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-01 - **Time:** 27:12–32:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/moscow-mitch-safe-act-election-security-dispute.md The "Moscow Mitch" nickname for Senator Mitch McConnell gained traction after he blocked the Securing America's Federal Elections (SAFE) Act. Critics, including Joe Scarborough, use the moniker to highlight McConnell's refusal to bring election security bills to the floor. The discussion explores the Republican stance that the bill would unconstitutionally federalize state-run elections. Keywords: [mitch mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), [joe scarborough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-scarborough.md), [safe act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-act.md), [election security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-security.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md) ### EPA Flint Water Crisis, Delayed Emergency Order - **Episode:** [871: New World Hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-23 - **Time:** 1:55:13–1:57:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers/chapter/epa-flint-water-crisis-delayed-emergency-order.md A report found the EPA had sufficient information by June 2015 to issue an emergency order regarding the Flint, Michigan water crisis but failed to act until January 2016. The agency is criticized for prioritizing regulations over the immediate safety of citizens being poisoned by lead. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [flint michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flint-michigan.md), [lead poisoning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lead-poisoning.md), rick snyder, safe drinking water act ### Obama's Prison Visit, Gangster Persona, and San Quentin - **Episode:** [759: Geopolitical Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/759-geopolitical-chernobyl.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-24 - **Time:** 2:25:21–2:27:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/759-geopolitical-chernobyl/chapter/obama-s-prison-visit-gangster-persona-and-san-quentin.md President Obama visited a correctional facility to promote the SAFE Act, which aims to reduce sentences for non-violent offenders. The hosts mock Obama's "gangster" persona during his interactions with inmates, noting his use of slang and informal greetings. They find his comment thanking the prisoners for "taking the time to meet" with him particularly absurd given their incarceration. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [san quentin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-quentin.md), [safe act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-act.md), [prison reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison-reform.md), [inmates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inmates.md), gangster ### Halliburton Loophole, Fracking, Safe Drinking Water Act - **Episode:** [406: Zombie Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-06 - **Time:** 2:20:00–2:22:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk/chapter/halliburton-loophole-fracking-safe-drinking-water-act.md The "Halliburton Loophole," established during Dick Cheney's vice presidency, exempts hydraulic fracturing from EPA supervision under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This allows the oil and gas industry to inject hazardous materials near drinking water supplies. The hosts note that the Obama administration has continued to support and expand fracking despite these environmental risks. Keywords: halliburton loophole, [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [dick cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-cheney.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), safe drinking water act ### Canadian Prison Expansion, Safe Streets Act - **Episode:** [341: Selling the Monet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/341-selling-the-monet.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-22 - **Time:** 2:15:34–2:19:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/341-selling-the-monet/chapter/canadian-prison-expansion-safe-streets-act.md The Canadian government has introduced the "Safe Streets and Communities Act," a mega-bill that implements mandatory minimum sentences and doubles penalties for growing marijuana. Critics argue the bill is a waste of money given that crime rates have been dropping for 20 years. The expansion is viewed as an effort to mirror the US prison-industrial complex and create a new pool of cheap prison labor. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), safe streets and communities act, [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [mandatory minimums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandatory-minimums.md), [prison labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison-labor.md) ### SAFE Act, Open Wi-Fi Liability and Censorship - **Episode:** [7: No Agenda 007](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/7-no-agenda-007.md) - **Published:** 2007-12-07 - **Time:** 34:46–39:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/7-no-agenda-007/chapter/safe-act-open-wi-fi-liability-and-censorship.md The SAFE Act (Securing Adolescents from Exploitation Online Act) passed the House 409-2, with Representative Ron Paul being one of the few dissenters. 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