# Scholarships on The No Agenda Show

Scholarships comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Discussed:** January 2010 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [2020 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [Ashlyn Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashlyn-speed.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Cloud Computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [College Football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-football.md), [Doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Eli The Coffee Guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-the-coffee-guy.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Journalist Protest, First Amendment Awards

- **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-26
- **Time:** 4:48–6:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/journalist-protest-first-amendment-awards.md

Over 200 journalists signed a letter demanding that the White House Correspondents' Association confront President Trump over perceived attacks on press freedom. Despite the tension, the event proceeded as an awards ceremony focused on the First Amendment and journalism scholarships. Critics on "The View" argued that Trump should not have been invited, labeling him a threat to the free press.

Keywords: [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [white house correspondents association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-correspondents-association.md), [kaitlin collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaitlin-collins.md), [scholarships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarships.md), [journalism awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism-awards.md)

### DOGE Attack, NPR Government Efficiency Report

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 2:26:36–2:31:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/doge-attack-npr-government-efficiency-report.md

NPR published a report attacking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), claiming it has targeted 40 agencies for elimination, including AmeriCorps and the Truman Scholarship Foundation. The report highlights several lawsuits filed against DOGE, with judges ruling that the president cannot unilaterally shut down entities created by Congress. The hosts criticize NPR's framing, arguing that the media is protecting government waste and bureaucracy.

Keywords: [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [government waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-waste.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), truman scholarship

### Ashlyn Speed, Mazda MX-5 Scholarship Success

- **Episode:** [1713: Lipless Wonder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1713-lipless-wonder.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-17
- **Time:** 2:10:26–2:15:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1713-lipless-wonder/chapter/ashlyn-speed-mazda-mx-5-scholarship-success.md

Producer Ashlyn Speed won the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout Scholarship, becoming the first female racer to achieve this honor. Fellow producers Jen and Eli the Coffee Guy made a donation in her name to celebrate the milestone. The hosts predicted a bright future for Speed in professional racing, suggesting she is destined for major circuits like Indy 500 or NASCAR as sponsors begin to line up.

Keywords: [ashlyn speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashlyn-speed.md), mazda mx-5, [racing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racing.md), [scholarship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarship.md), [eli the coffee guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-the-coffee-guy.md)

### Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Announcements

- **Episode:** [900: 900](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-28
- **Time:** 1:20:58–1:40:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-knighting-announcements.md

The hosts read a long list of high-value donations from listeners celebrating the 900th episode, many of whom contributed $900 or more. Several donors are recognized for reaching the level of "Knight" or "Baron" within the show's peerage system. The segment includes personal notes from donors, requests for "jobs karma," and the announcement of upcoming knighting ceremonies.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), 900 club, [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [scholarship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarship.md)

### West Virginia Vaccine Incentives, Governor Jim Justice

- **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-01
- **Time:** 48:46–52:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/west-virginia-vaccine-incentives-governor-jim-justice.md

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announces a series of "Vaccinillion" incentives, including college scholarships and custom Rocky Ridge F-150 pickup trucks. Justice uses his bulldog, "Baby Dog," as a mascot to encourage residents to register in the state's tracking system. The hosts mock the governor's approach as a desperate attempt to drive registration.

Keywords: [jim justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-justice.md), [west virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-virginia.md), [f-150](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-150.md), [scholarships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarships.md), baby dog

### Memorial Donations, Michael Vitto Lomantini Scholarship

- **Episode:** [1344: Jabs for Jesus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1344-jabs-for-jesus.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-07
- **Time:** 1:48:23–1:51:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1344-jabs-for-jesus/chapter/memorial-donations-michael-vitto-lomantini-scholarship.md

Sir Pat the Prick donates in memory of his brother, Michael "Lomo" Lomantini, who passed away unexpectedly at age 30. The funds are directed toward a scholarship at the University of Missouri. The hosts encourage listeners to support the memorial GoFundMe and honor Lomo's legacy.

Keywords: michael vitto lomantini, [st. louis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-louis.md), [university of missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-missouri.md), [scholarship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarship.md), [gofundme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gofundme.md), [memorial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial.md)

### Michael Bloomberg's Johns Hopkins Donation, Climate Change Platform

- **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-25
- **Time:** 1:24:27–1:26:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/michael-bloomberg-s-johns-hopkins-donation-climate-change-platform.md

Michael Bloomberg donated $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins University to fund permanent scholarships and financial aid for low-to-middle-income students. While the move is praised as altruistic, the hosts view it as a potential precursor to a 2020 presidential run. They argue that Bloomberg's primary focus on climate change is a difficult platform for achieving national political victory.

Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [johns hopkins university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins-university.md), [scholarships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarships.md), [financial aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-aid.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md)

### Exploitation of Student Athletes in College Football

- **Episode:** [1011: Vasectomies & Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-25
- **Time:** 48:02–50:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs/chapter/exploitation-of-student-athletes-in-college-football.md

A critique of the collegiate sports system highlights the exploitation of football players who generate significant revenue for universities but often receive inadequate educations. Reports suggest that many athletes in high-profile programs graduate with "bogus degrees" while suffering long-term physical injuries. The discussion advocates for the professionalization of college sports to ensure players are fairly compensated for their labor.

Keywords: [ncaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncaa.md), [college football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-football.md), [scholarships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarships.md), [student athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-athletes.md), [exploitation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exploitation.md)

### Gretchen Carlson and the Miss America Swimsuit Debate

- **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-07
- **Time:** 2:44:41–2:49:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/gretchen-carlson-and-the-miss-america-swimsuit-debate.md

Gretchen Carlson, the new chairman of the Miss America Organization, discussed the future of the pageant on PBS following the resignation of the previous CEO. Carlson emphasized the program's role as a scholarship provider but remained vague on whether the swimsuit competition would be eliminated. The hosts speculate that the organization will struggle to maintain viewership if it moves away from its traditional format.

Keywords: [gretchen carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gretchen-carlson.md), [miss america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-america.md), [swimsuit competition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swimsuit-competition.md), [scholarship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarship.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md)

### Youth Sports Injuries, College Scholarship Corruption

- **Episode:** [668: Exploding Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-09
- **Time:** 58:51–1:05:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator/chapter/youth-sports-injuries-college-scholarship-corruption.md

A report from Northern California highlights a surge in ACL surgeries among young soccer players who overexert themselves in hopes of securing college scholarships. This "Hunger Games" of youth sports is linked to the rising cost of tuition and the student loan crisis. Families feel forced to risk physical injury because they cannot otherwise afford the jacking up of university prices.

Keywords: acl surgery, youth soccer, college scholarships, oakland children's hospital, [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md)

### Personal Life Updates, College Scholarships

- **Episode:** [513: Pre-Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/513-pre-dead.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-16
- **Time:** 49:57–53:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/513-pre-dead/chapter/personal-life-updates-college-scholarships.md

Updates on family life include a daughter receiving a scholarship to Yale University. The conversation shifts to television advertising, specifically criticizing the integration of Ford Focus commercials into the show Smash.

Keywords: [yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md), [scholarships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarships.md), [skull and bones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skull-and-bones.md), [ford focus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ford-focus.md), [smash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smash.md)

### Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, Federal Cyber Workforce

- **Episode:** [404: Spy in a Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/404-spy-in-a-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-29
- **Time:** 1:14:11–1:20:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/404-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/cybersecurity-enhancement-act-federal-cyber-workforce.md

HR 2096, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012, aims to build a federal cybersecurity workforce through university grants and scholarships. The bill also mandates a comprehensive strategy for the adoption of cloud computing by the federal government. Concerns are raised that this creates a "cyber army" of government-funded researchers and facilitates a "straight pipe" for the NSA into private cloud services.

Keywords: cybersecurity enhancement act, hr 2096, [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [scholarships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scholarships.md)

### Obama Citizenship Case, Supreme Court Eligibility Review

- **Episode:** [163: The Heroin Boot And You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/163-the-heroin-boot-and-you.md)
- **Published:** 2010-01-07
- **Time:** 1:33:32–1:37:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/163-the-heroin-boot-and-you/chapter/obama-citizenship-case-supreme-court-eligibility-review.md

The U.S. Supreme Court, led by Justice Antony Scalia, has reportedly agreed to hear arguments regarding President Obama's legal eligibility to serve, following a lawsuit by Leo Donofrio. The case involves claims that Obama received financial aid as a foreign student from Indonesia while attending Occidental College under the name Barry Sotoro. Additionally, the White House Press Corps has allegedly been instructed to avoid questions regarding Obama's past employment with Business International Corporation.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), antony scalia, [occidental college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occidental-college.md), fulbright scholarship, birthers

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