# Scott Pruitt on The No Agenda Show Scott Pruitt comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2016 to May 2023. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** December 2016 – May 2023 - **Related topics:** [Epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Bill Nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid.md), [Deregulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deregulation.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Austin No Agenda Meetup, Doc's Backyard, Service Industry - **Episode:** [1555: AMAD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-14 - **Time:** 11:33–13:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad/chapter/austin-no-agenda-meetup-doc-s-backyard-service-industry.md A recent No Agenda meetup at Doc's Backyard in Austin, Texas, organized by Sir Scott Barron, drew approximately 45 attendees despite rainy weather. The hosts praise the efficiency of the service staff and the use of name tags to facilitate social interaction. Many attendees reportedly began listening to the program during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [doc's backyard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doc-s-backyard.md), scott barron, jimmy pruitt, [covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid.md) ### Scientific Consensus Debate, Scott Pruitt, and Bill Nye - **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-08 - **Time:** 10:30–14:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/scientific-consensus-debate-scott-pruitt-and-bill-nye.md A Gallup poll indicates a decline in American concern regarding global warming despite government reports linking extreme weather to human activity. Neil deGrasse Tyson defines scientific truth as an emergent consensus from competing research, while EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt expresses skepticism that CO2 is the primary "control knob" for climate. The segment concludes with a media exchange where Pruitt rejects the label of "denier" before a segment featuring Bill Nye. Keywords: [gallup poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), climate denier, scientific truth, [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md) ### Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal, EPA Defense - **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-08 - **Time:** 21:54–23:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/paris-climate-accord-withdrawal-epa-defense.md EPA Chief Scott Pruitt defends President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, calling it a courageous move for American workers. White House officials emphasize that the administration prioritizes the economy and jobs over environmental regulations. A CBS News poll supports this focus, showing that only 2% of Americans view the environment as the most important problem facing the government. Keywords: [paris climate accord](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-climate-accord.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), american jobs, cbs news poll, environmental protection agency ### EPA Pesticide Ban and Nuclear Self-Inspections - **Episode:** [1157: Carbon Captions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Time:** 1:54:06–1:55:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/epa-pesticide-ban-and-nuclear-self-inspections.md The EPA announced it will not ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos, despite research linking it to brain damage in children. Simultaneously, the Trump administration is moving toward allowing the nuclear industry to conduct more self-inspections while reducing the scope of federal radiation preparedness checks. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), chlorpyrifos, [nuclear regulatory commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-regulatory-commission.md), [deregulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deregulation.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md) ### EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Ethics Scandals and Regulatory Rollbacks - **Episode:** [1025: Blotto in Biloxi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-15 - **Time:** 1:28:28–1:34:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi/chapter/epa-chief-scott-pruitt-ethics-scandals-and-regulatory-rollbacks.md NBC News reports on mounting ethics questions facing EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding travel expenses and a condo rental linked to energy lobbyists. Despite the controversy, Pruitt continues to advance Trump's agenda by rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations, such as the Clean Water Rule and fuel standards. Keywords: [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md), clean water rule, [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [hallie jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallie-jackson.md) ### Scott Pruitt's $25,000 Secure Phone Booth (SCIF) - **Episode:** [969: Sock Puppet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-01 - **Time:** 2:30:24–2:35:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/scott-pruitt-s-25-000-secure-phone-booth-scif.md EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt faced criticism for installing a $25,000 secure phone booth in his office. However, technical analysis suggests the unit is actually a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), and the price is significantly lower than the $100,000 average cost for such secure communication installations. Keywords: [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), scif, acoustical solutions, phone booth ### Cabinet Travel Investigation, Tom Price, EPA Secure Phone Booth - **Episode:** [968: In the Saddle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-28 - **Time:** 2:41:14–2:44:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle/chapter/cabinet-travel-investigation-tom-price-epa-secure-phone-booth.md Health Secretary Tom Price is under fire for spending over $400,000 on private charter flights, leading President Trump to express his public displeasure. Meanwhile, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is being criticized for installing a $25,000 secure phone booth in his office. While the media portrays the booth as an extravagance, it is likely a "SCIF" (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) designed to prevent electronic eavesdropping and bugs. Keywords: tom price, [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [private jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md), [skiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skiff.md) ### CBS News Poll on Environment vs. Jobs - **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-04 - **Time:** 37:24–41:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/cbs-news-poll-on-environment-vs-jobs.md A CBS News poll found that only 2% of Americans consider the environment and global warming the most important problem facing the government, while 13% prioritize the economy and jobs. Following the departure of anchor Scott Pelley, CBS's coverage of EPA Chief Scott Pruitt and the Paris Accord withdrawal is noted for being less overtly hostile toward the Trump administration's focus on domestic employment. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs.md), public opinion poll ### Michael Mann House Hearing, Climate Consensus Claims - **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-28 - **Time:** 33:06–38:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/michael-mann-house-hearing-climate-consensus-claims.md Michael Mann discussed his testimony before the House Science Committee, where he was the sole witness representing the scientific consensus against three "contrarian" witnesses. Mann criticized the Trump administration, specifically EPA head Scott Pruitt and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, for their ties to the fossil fuel industry and their rejection of human-caused climate change data. Keywords: [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), house science committee, [lamar smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lamar-smith.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [rex tillerson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rex-tillerson.md) ### Scott Pruitt, BBC Media Bias and CO2 Claims - **Episode:** [911: Opinews](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-12 - **Time:** 18:02–23:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews/chapter/scott-pruitt-bbc-media-bias-and-co2-claims.md The hosts analyze a BBC report regarding EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s appearance on CNBC. They demonstrate how the BBC allegedly took Pruitt's comments out of context to claim he denied carbon dioxide's role in global warming. By playing the original audio, they show Pruitt actually argued that measuring human impact with precision is challenging and requires further debate. Keywords: [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### Time Person of the Year and EPA Appointee Criticism - **Episode:** [884: Lane Splitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/884-lane-splitter.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-08 - **Time:** 19:12–23:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/884-lane-splitter/chapter/time-person-of-the-year-and-epa-appointee-criticism.md Tucker Carlson interviews a critic who compares Donald Trump's "Person of the Year" designation to Adolf Hitler's 1938 cover. The discussion shifts to Trump's EPA appointee, Scott Pruitt, who is criticized for his past lawsuits against the agency. 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