# Sheldon Adelson on The No Agenda Show Sheldon Adelson comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2011 to October 2025. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** September 2011 – October 2025 - **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [Mitt Romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Billionaire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaire.md), [Casino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casino.md), [Casinos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casinos.md), [Channel 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/channel-10.md), [Golan Heights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golan-heights.md), [John Bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Donald Trump, Miriam Adelson and Israel Loyalty - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 1:02:02–1:06:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/donald-trump-miriam-adelson-and-israel-loyalty.md During a public appearance, Donald Trump called out billionaire donor Miriam Adelson, crediting her and her late husband Sheldon with influencing his decision to recognize the Golan Heights. Trump sparked controversy by claiming Miriam refused to say whether she loved the United States or Israel more, suggesting her primary loyalty lies with Israel. The exchange is highlighted as a rare moment of transparency regarding the influence of mega-donors on U.S. foreign policy. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [miriam adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miriam-adelson.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [golan heights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golan-heights.md), [sheldon adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-adelson.md) ### John Bolton War Mongering, Trump National Security Friction - **Episode:** [1142: Cornageddon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1142-cornageddon.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-30 - **Time:** 2:20:53–2:23:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1142-cornageddon/chapter/john-bolton-war-mongering-trump-national-security-friction.md The New York Times reports that President Trump has been complaining about National Security Advisor John Bolton's militant advice. Trump reportedly joked that if it were up to Bolton, the United States would currently be involved in four different wars. Keywords: [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [sheldon adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-adelson.md), wars ### Putin, the Koch Brothers, and Political Villains - **Episode:** [590: Jelly Side Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/590-jelly-side-up.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-09 - **Time:** 31:41–33:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/590-jelly-side-up/chapter/putin-the-koch-brothers-and-political-villains.md The dinner conversation turns to international and domestic villains, with guests labeling Vladimir Putin a power-hungry dictator. The host compares Putin to US leaders like George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. The guests then pivot to the influence of the Koch Brothers and Sheldon Adelson on US elections, which the host dismisses as an ineffective liberal talking point. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [sheldon adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-adelson.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [white paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-paper.md) ### Barack Obama, Sheldon Adelson and Dinner Humor - **Episode:** [508: Lonely Crazies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-28 - **Time:** 20:37–23:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/barack-obama-sheldon-adelson-and-dinner-humor.md President Barack Obama's performance at the 2013 White House Correspondents Dinner included a joke regarding Republican donor Sheldon Adelson. Obama quipped that he might have declined to run for office if Adelson had offered him a hundred million dollars directly, a comment that drew laughter from First Lady Michelle Obama. The segment also notes the heavy security presence at the event, including sniffer dogs on the red carpet. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [sheldon adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-adelson.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [white house correspondents dinner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-correspondents-dinner.md), [republican donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-donors.md) ### Sheldon Adelson, Tax Windfall and Casino Mogul - **Episode:** [444: New Red Line](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/444-new-red-line.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-16 - **Time:** 2:29:07–2:30:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/444-new-red-line/chapter/sheldon-adelson-tax-windfall-and-casino-mogul.md A report from the Center for American Progress claims that billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson would save $2 billion in taxes under a Mitt Romney presidency. The hosts calculate the massive taxable income required for such a windfall and discuss Adelson's influence in both U.S. and Israeli politics. Keywords: [sheldon adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-adelson.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md), [casino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casino.md), [billionaire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaire.md) ### Maine Caucus Results and Super PAC Funding - **Episode:** [382: Apathy Syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/382-apathy-syndrome.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-12 - **Time:** 1:32:31–1:34:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/382-apathy-syndrome/chapter/maine-caucus-results-and-super-pac-funding.md Mitt Romney is declared the winner of the Maine caucus by a narrow margin over Ron Paul. The discussion highlights how Super PAC funding from donors like Sheldon Adelson keeps candidates in the race to generate advertising revenue for media outlets. Keywords: maine caucus, [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [super pac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-pac.md), [sheldon adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-adelson.md) ### Sheldon Adelson, Israeli Media Apology - **Episode:** [338: Bunga Bunga](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/338-bunga-bunga.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-11 - **Time:** 2:34:32–2:36:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/338-bunga-bunga/chapter/sheldon-adelson-israeli-media-apology.md Journalists at Israel's Channel 10 resigned after the station was forced to apologize to billionaire Sheldon Adelson for a critical report. The hosts speculate the conflict involves Adelson's potential interest in opening casinos in Israel to help balance the national budget. Keywords: [sheldon adelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-adelson.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [channel 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/channel-10.md), [casinos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casinos.md), sands hotel --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)