# Schools on The No Agenda Show

Schools comes up in 575 chapters across 467 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 575
- **Episodes:** 467
- **Discussed:** November 2007 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [Bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Fethullah Gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 575

### The Amin Family and Vocal Stim Jingles

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 2:33:20–2:35:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/the-amin-family-and-vocal-stim-jingles.md

Sahil and Shafali Amin donate in honor of their brother Suril, who introduced them to the show when they were in grade school. They describe how show jingles became "vocal stims" and inside jokes within their family. The siblings credit the show with fundamentally changing how they approach and view the world.

Keywords: sahil amin, shafali amin, suril amin, vocal stims, inside jokes, grade school

### Democracy Works Leadership and Nonpartisan Claims

- **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Time:** 1:06:43–1:08:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/democracy-works-leadership-and-nonpartisan-claims.md

The hosts examine "Democracy Works," the organization behind the Turbo Vote tool, questioning its nonpartisan status. By reviewing the board of directors, they highlight connections to the Aspen Institute, Harvard Kennedy School, and YouTube, suggesting a left-leaning bias in the organization's leadership.

Keywords: democracy works, turbo vote, [aspen institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspen-institute.md), [harvard kennedy school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-kennedy-school.md), [election integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-integrity.md)

### France School Protests and Police Use of Stun Grenades

- **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Time:** 9:09–13:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/france-school-protests-and-police-use-of-stun-grenades.md

High school students in France have initiated nationwide protests and blockades demanding increased investment in education and better school facilities. The French Interior Minister suspended the use of stun grenades in schools following allegations of excessive police force during demonstrations in Paris. Media coverage from the BBC and NBC's Richard Engel highlights the chaotic nature of the rallies, which have resulted in hundreds of injuries and thousands of arrests.

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), school protests, stun grenades, [richard engel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-engel.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md)

### Trucking School Crackdown, English Proficiency Fraud

- **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-06
- **Time:** 1:22:09–1:26:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/trucking-school-crackdown-english-proficiency-fraud.md

The Department of Transportation executed an emergency shutdown of 110 driving schools and 160 additional training facilities for widespread fraud. Investigations revealed that schools were certifying thousands of drivers who lacked basic English proficiency, a legal requirement for operating commercial vehicles in the U.S. Some schools lacked actual classrooms or training lots, with one facility reportedly using an old bus in a backyard as its primary instruction site.

Keywords: trucking schools, [cdl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdl.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), english proficiency, [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md)

### Economic Realities of the "Generation Tool Belt"

- **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-30
- **Time:** 1:32:56–1:40:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/economic-realities-of-the-generation-tool-belt.md

The hosts discuss the "Generation Tool Belt," arguing that trade jobs like welding, plumbing, and electrical work now offer better financial stability than many graduate degrees. Calacanis critiques the "indentured servitude" of student loans and the transfer of wealth to institutions like Blackrock. Curry shares his personal experience learning to weld and advocates for buying beef directly from local ranchers to bypass inflationary retail markets.

Keywords: [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [trade schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-schools.md), [welding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/welding.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [wagyu beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagyu-beef.md)

### Ben Franklin Character, Vacation Liberty School

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 5:33–9:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/ben-franklin-character-vacation-liberty-school.md

Matt Long describes his decade-long tenure portraying Benjamin Franklin for educational programs like Vacation Liberty School. He details the process of shaving his beard to fit the role, obtaining authentic costumes from local maker CJ Lata, and his upcoming presentation on September 19th for the grassroots organization Liberty In Action.

Keywords: ben franklin, vacation liberty school, cj lata, [georgetown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgetown.md), character acting

### The Red-Green Alliance, Texas School Board Curriculum

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 51:17–54:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/the-red-green-alliance-texas-school-board-curriculum.md

The "Red-Green Alliance" describes a political partnership between socialists and Islamic groups to influence local government and school boards. In Texas, citizens mobilized against a curriculum proposal that sought to remove Bible history in favor of Islamic teachings. The hosts also note the installation of Muslim foot-wash stations at Dallas Fort Worth Airport as evidence of this growing cultural shift.

Keywords: [red-green alliance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-green-alliance.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [school board](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-board.md), [ramadan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ramadan.md), [ten commandments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ten-commandments.md), dallas fort worth airport

### Dame Rebecca and the Seltzer Cracking Habit

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 6:05:40–6:07:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/dame-rebecca-and-the-seltzer-cracking-habit.md

Dame Rebecca of Pinehurst and John Straub offer tributes, with Straub noting Dvorak's habit of trying to stealthily crack open seltzers on air. Rahl Aguilar recalls discovering the show via the School Sucks podcast in 2020. Ditch Walker and Eric Hulse express their grief, noting that Dvorak's legacy will continue through the No Agenda community.

Keywords: pinehurst, [seltzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seltzer.md), school sucks podcast, [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [legacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legacy.md)

### European Tourists Discovering American Hospitality via Social Media

- **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Time:** 1:23–7:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/european-tourists-discovering-american-hospitality-via-social-media.md

Viral videos on X and YouTube feature European, Australian, and Japanese tourists expressing surprise at American culture and hospitality. These visitors frequently highlight iconic American symbols such as yellow school buses, fire hydrants, and large retail chains like Costco and Buc-ee's, challenging negative international stereotypes about the United States.

Keywords: x, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [school buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-buses.md), buc-ee's

### Elevator Mechanics, HVAC Trades, and High Wages

- **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Time:** 54:58–57:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/elevator-mechanics-hvac-trades-and-high-wages.md

A "boots on the ground" report identifies elevator mechanics as the highest-paid and most secure skilled trade, surpassing electricians and HVAC technicians. While elevator unions are described as difficult to enter, the profession offers significant job protection regardless of economic conditions. The trade is recommended as a top career path for young people in the current economy.

Keywords: elevator mechanic, [hvac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hvac.md), [electrician](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electrician.md), [trade schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-schools.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md)

### Pool Guy Austin, Family Health History

- **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-28
- **Time:** 2:25:05–2:28:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/pool-guy-austin-family-health-history.md

"Austin the Pool Guy" contributes to the show, leading to a discussion about family histories of heart bypass surgery. Dvorak reflects on his own recovery and the differences between private insurance and Medicare. Austin also celebrates his daughter Marley's high school graduation and requests "baby making karma" for the community.

Keywords: [bypass surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bypass-surgery.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), high school graduation, stay chlorinated, family crest

### AI Investment Hype and Tech Industry Salaries

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 1:14:31–1:16:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/ai-investment-hype-and-tech-industry-salaries.md

Donald Trump discussed the massive investment bubble in Artificial Intelligence, noting that 24-year-old founders are achieving multi-billion dollar net worths with "little contraptions." He highlighted the exorbitant signing bonuses, sometimes reaching $100 million, being paid to AI experts. In the competitive landscape, Anthropic's Claude is reportedly gaining favor among developers for its superior coding capabilities compared to OpenAI.

Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), wharton school, [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md)

### OpenAI Canadian Shooting Investigation, Bot Writing Styles

- **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-26
- **Time:** 1:00:58–1:04:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/openai-canadian-shooting-investigation-bot-writing-styles.md

OpenAI faced questioning from Canadian officials after it was revealed the company banned a school shooter's account months before an attack but failed to notify police. The company defended its privacy protocols, stating the user's activity did not meet the "imminent risk" threshold at the time. Separately, a specific repetitive writing style used by AI bots on X and LinkedIn is identified.

Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [school shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shooting.md), [rcmp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rcmp.md), bot detection

### School Shooting Liability, Parental Responsibility, Transgender Suicide Rates

- **Episode:** [1845: Slave Slab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-22
- **Time:** 2:36:21–2:40:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab/chapter/school-shooting-liability-parental-responsibility-transgender-suicide-rates.md

The trial of Colin Gray, the father of the Appalachee High School shooter, marks a shift toward holding parents criminally liable for providing weapons to their children. Separately, a report from an ER nurse discusses the high rates of suicidal ideation and medical complications among transgender patients. The segment criticizes the healthcare system for failing to provide adequate long-term support for individuals who undergo gender transition.

Keywords: appalachee high school, colin gray, [school shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shooting.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), er nurse

### Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Canadian Transgender Gunman

- **Episode:** [1842: A Dog A Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-12
- **Time:** 1:38:07–1:52:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day/chapter/tumbler-ridge-shooting-canadian-transgender-gunman.md

An 18-year-old transgender shooter, Jesse Van Rootselar, killed eight people and injured 25 at a secondary school and a private home in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The suspect, who began transitioning at age 12, killed their mother and stepbrother before targeting the school. The segment criticizes the US media for suppressing the story and the Canadian police for their focus on the shooter's preferred pronouns.

Keywords: [tumbler ridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tumbler-ridge.md), jesse van rootselar, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [school shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shooting.md), [british columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [rcmp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rcmp.md)

### High School Science Curriculum and Carbon

- **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Time:** 2:33:50–2:35:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/high-school-science-curriculum-and-carbon.md

A high school biology teacher from Washington state writes in to describe being instructed to teach that "carbon" (rather than carbon dioxide) is an evil particle. He expresses frustration with the politicization of science education but notes that high school students remain open to counter-ideas before they are "turned" by university environments.

Keywords: vashon high school, [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), science curriculum

### Apprenticeship Programs, Gen Z Trade Skills

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 1:13:27–1:16:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/apprenticeship-programs-gen-z-trade-skills.md

The Labor Secretary highlighted a goal of creating 1 million active apprenticeships to support the on-shoring of manufacturing in the United States. The program aims to fill 700,000 skilled jobs for electricians, welders, and machinists. An anecdote about Gen Z workers struggling to strike matches is used to illustrate a perceived decline in practical manual skills among younger generations.

Keywords: [labor department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-department.md), [apprenticeships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apprenticeships.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [trade schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-schools.md)

### Washington State, School Sports Misgendering Incident

- **Episode:** [1807: Keyboard Warrior](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-12
- **Time:** 1:32:21–1:34:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior/chapter/washington-state-school-sports-misgendering-incident.md

A high school girl in Washington State was reportedly charged with bullying and harassment after misgendering a biological male on an opposing softball team. The school's athletic director stated they follow state law over federal executive orders regarding gender identity in sports. The girl's family has sought legal counsel to fight the school's disciplinary actions.

Keywords: [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [title ix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ix.md), [misgendering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misgendering.md), [bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), high school sports

### Public School Transitions, Catholic School Enrollment

- **Episode:** [1807: Keyboard Warrior](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-12
- **Time:** 1:34:06–1:38:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior/chapter/public-school-transitions-catholic-school-enrollment.md

A family in Durango, Colorado, moved their children to a Catholic school after discovering that seven-year-olds were transitioning genders in their public school second-grade class. The parents reported an immediate positive change in their children's behavior and academic focus. Separately, an employer notes that recent college graduates lack basic skills like addressing a physical letter.

Keywords: [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), catholic school, [public school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-school.md), [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), [uniforms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uniforms.md)

### Classroom Technology, Literacy Decline and AI Plagiarism

- **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-28
- **Time:** 19:03–22:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/classroom-technology-literacy-decline-and-ai-plagiarism.md

A teacher featured on the YouTube channel HaloHaley describes a significant decline in student literacy and attention spans due to constant smartphone and TikTok use. Students reportedly struggle to sit through movies or write basic paragraphs without attempting to use AI tools like ChatGPT. The educator advocates for cutting off personal technology in schools until students reach the college level.

Keywords: halohaley, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md), [high school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school.md), classroom technology, attention spans

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