# South Carolina on The No Agenda Show

South Carolina comes up in 150 chapters across 126 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 150
- **Episodes:** 126
- **Discussed:** March 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Lindsey Graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Nikki Haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 150

### Sir CAD Manager and Sir Roger of the Borough of Hats

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 2:38:03–2:41:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/sir-cad-manager-and-sir-roger-of-the-borough-of-hats.md

Glenn Polk is knighted as "Sir CAD Manager" and requests R2D2 karma. Sir Roger of the Borough of Hats thanks Adam Curry for 19 years of service and celebrates Curry's "exit strategy." Sir William of the South Carolina Midlands and Sir Chris Knight of the Referees also complete their knighthoods, with notes focusing on their personal growth alongside the show.

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### Lori Poole and the Recommended Knife Purchase

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 5:57:59–5:59:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/lori-poole-and-the-recommended-knife-purchase.md

Lori Poole from South Carolina shares that she purchased a knife recommended by John C. Dvorak in a "Tip of the Day" segment. She also mentions her initial surprise at Adam Curry's public announcement of his baptism on Twitter. Several other producers, including Justin Van Tassel and Anne Graff, submit donations without notes.

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### Senator Lindsey Graham Death, Heart Failure and Conspiracy Theories

- **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Time:** 10:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/senator-lindsey-graham-death-heart-failure-and-conspiracy-theories.md

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina passed away at age 71 following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. While media reports initially speculated on causes ranging from foreign assassination to vaccine side effects, the discussion focuses on Graham's family history of heart disease, noting his father died of heart failure at 68. Donald Trump reportedly spoke with Graham shortly before his death, noting the Senator sounded tired but otherwise fine.

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### Knighting Ceremony and Matthew Payne's Ham Radio Quest

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 2:14:02–2:20:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-matthew-payne-s-ham-radio-quest.md

The program conducts a knighting ceremony for top producers, including Sir Kevin Dills and Matthew Payne. Payne, an extra-class ham radio operator, shares his journey to the "podium of eminence," while the hosts joke about John Dvorak's long-delayed "Vinegar Book" becoming a chapter in a family cookbook.

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### Lindsey Graham, Disneyland Bubble Wand Controversy

- **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Time:** 56:50–59:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/lindsey-graham-disneyland-bubble-wand-controversy.md

Senator Lindsey Graham drew social media attention after being photographed at Disneyland carrying a "Princess Ariel" bubble wand. Critics and media outlets like TMZ questioned the image, noting Graham was visiting the park without children. Graham later attempted to counter the "un-butch" image by posting photos of himself shooting clay pigeons in South Carolina.

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### Tip of the Day, File Type Converter, End of Show Mixes

- **Episode:** [1845: Slave Slab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-22
- **Time:** 2:53:43–2:58:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab/chapter/tip-of-the-day-file-type-converter-end-of-show-mixes.md

John's "Tip of the Day" features a comprehensive open-source file type converter hosted on GitHub. The show concludes with a preview of "End of Show Mixes," including a mashup of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Miss South Carolina. The hosts sign off from Texas and Silicon Valley, promising to return on Thursday to continue deconstructing the media.

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### GE Vernova, South Carolina Manufacturing, Stock Market Impact

- **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-20
- **Time:** 22:16–26:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/ge-vernova-south-carolina-manufacturing-stock-market-impact.md

A facility leader from GE Vernova appeared at a White House event to discuss a $750 million investment in U.S. manufacturing. The expansion of the Greenville, South Carolina facility is expected to triple the output of gas turbines to meet demand in both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, potentially creating 1,800 jobs. Observers noted that such public endorsements by the President often lead to significant increases in the involved company's stock price.

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### Paul Dans Challenges Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

- **Episode:** [1814: Needle Drop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-06
- **Time:** 43:00–51:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop/chapter/paul-dans-challenges-lindsey-graham-in-south-carolina.md

Paul Dans, an architect of Project 2025 and former Trump administration official, announces a primary challenge against Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. Dans frames his campaign as a fight for the "God, family, country" movement and the survival of MAGA ideology post-Trump. Skepticism is expressed regarding Dans' ability to unseat Graham, who is described as a politically savvy "force of nature" with deep donor support.

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### Measles Outbreaks, Brady Bunch vs. Modern Media

- **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-16
- **Time:** 1:33:46–1:39:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/measles-outbreaks-brady-bunch-vs-modern-media.md

A measles outbreak in South Carolina has led to the quarantine of 140 unvaccinated students, sparking a debate over vaccine misinformation. The segment contrasts a 1969 episode of "The Brady Bunch," where the measles were depicted as a routine childhood illness involving "dots and a big smile," with modern medical portrayals. The shift from viewing measles as a rite of passage to a life-threatening emergency is analyzed as a change in societal and media framing.

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### Boeing Whistleblower, Nikki Haley and Donald Trump

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 1:26:34–1:30:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/boeing-whistleblower-nikki-haley-and-donald-trump.md

Pollster Rich Barris discusses the "suicide" of a Boeing whistleblower and Donald Trump's historical decision to ground the 737 Max by presidential order. The segment alleges Nikki Haley enticed Boeing to move operations to South Carolina during her governorship, leading to cost-cutting measures. Barris claims Haley broke a personal vow to Trump by later running against him.

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### James Clyburn, Biden Campaign Kingmaker

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 1:15:27–1:18:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/james-clyburn-biden-campaign-kingmaker.md

Congressman James Clyburn is identified as the primary force behind Joe Biden's 2020 primary victory in South Carolina and his subsequent presidency. Clyburn reportedly pressured Biden to appoint Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court and was instrumental in the selection of Kamala Harris as Vice President. The segment characterizes these appointments as being driven by a DEI agenda rather than merit.

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### FBI Investigates Vandalism and Arson Attacks Against Tesla Facilities

- **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-20
- **Time:** 1:04:07–1:06:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/fbi-investigates-vandalism-and-arson-attacks-against-tesla-facilities.md

The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating a series of violent attacks against Tesla property, including an incident in Las Vegas where a suspect shot and set fire to vehicles at a repair facility. In a separate case, 24-year-old Daniel Clark Pounder was arrested for a Molotov cocktail attack on a charging station in South Carolina. Authorities have warned that these acts of vandalism, often accompanied by "resist" graffiti, are federal crimes carrying up to 20 years in prison.

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### Hospital Bed Occupancy Clarification, Whole Foods Mask Policy

- **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-19
- **Time:** 1:30:36–1:33:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/hospital-bed-occupancy-clarification-whole-foods-mask-policy.md

South Carolina officials clarified that high hospital occupancy rates were due to reduced staffing of beds rather than a surge in COVID-19 patients, who made up only 6% of the total. In Cambridge, Whole Foods employees were sent home for wearing "Black Lives Matter" masks, which the company claimed violated its dress code policy. The employees argued the masks were about inclusion and equity rather than politics.

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### Missing Research Monkeys, South Carolina Public Safety

- **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-07
- **Time:** 2:54:07–2:57:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/missing-research-monkeys-south-carolina-public-safety.md

Forty monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis biomedical research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina. Local police are using thermal imaging and traps to locate the primates while advising residents to keep doors and windows locked. The facility has a history of similar escapes, including a 2016 incident involving 19 monkeys.

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### BRICS Expansion and Boeing's Non-Union Labor Issues

- **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-21
- **Time:** 2:07:06–2:11:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/brics-expansion-and-boeing-s-non-union-labor-issues.md

The expansion of the BRICS nations, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, is noted as a significant threat to the U.S. petrodollar system. Meanwhile, Boeing's recent safety and manufacturing issues are linked by the hosts to the company's use of non-union labor at its South Carolina plant. They discuss the United Auto Workers' (UAW) recent success in unionizing a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee as a sign of shifting labor dynamics in the South.

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### Michael Crichton Airframe, Boeing South Carolina Plant Issues

- **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-18
- **Time:** 2:05:49–2:14:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/michael-crichton-airframe-boeing-south-carolina-plant-issues.md

The current crisis at Boeing mirrors the plot of Michael Crichton's 1997 novel *Airframe*, which involves a quality assurance investigation into a fictional aircraft manufacturer. Real-world concerns center on Boeing's South Carolina plant, which has been plagued by reports of shoddy production and safety defects since it opened in 2011. Major airlines like Qatar Airways and KLM have previously complained about the standard of manufacture at the Charleston facility.

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### Vice Presidential Predictions and the Gold Clip Challenge

- **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-04
- **Time:** 1:16:43–1:18:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/vice-presidential-predictions-and-the-gold-clip-challenge.md

The hosts debate potential GOP vice-presidential candidates, with Adam Curry predicting Mitch Daniels and Dvorak suggesting Marco Rubio or Rand Paul. A challenge is issued to find a specific "gold clip" from a past show involving a South Carolina politician.

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### Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett and Corporate Culture Issues

- **Episode:** [1644: Shock Opera](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-23
- **Time:** 1:24:41–1:29:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera/chapter/boeing-whistleblower-john-barnett-and-corporate-culture-issues.md

The late Boeing whistleblower John Barnett alleged in a 32-page retaliation complaint that the company's move to South Carolina led to a decline in safety and quality control culture. Barnett claimed management pressured employees to ignore FAA standards and install defective parts on the 787 Dreamliner. While the coroner ruled his death a suicide, his lawyers are proceeding with a federal labor lawsuit scheduled for trial this summer.

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### Nikki Haley, South Carolina Primary Defeat

- **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-26
- **Time:** 8:35–11:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/nikki-haley-south-carolina-primary-defeat.md

Nikki Haley lost the South Carolina Republican primary to Donald Trump, receiving approximately 40% of the vote compared to Trump's significant lead. Despite the loss in her home state, Haley vowed to stay in the race, citing a desire among voters for an alternative. Critics suggest her campaign is being sustained by Democratic donors and the hope of legal challenges against Trump.

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### Lindsey Graham, Trump Victory Speech Appearance

- **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-26
- **Time:** 11:17–14:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/lindsey-graham-trump-victory-speech-appearance.md

Senator Lindsey Graham appeared on stage with Donald Trump following the South Carolina primary victory, where he was met with boos from the crowd. Trump praised Graham's ability to navigate political trouble on the left despite their ideological differences. Graham described Trump as the most qualified man to be president and celebrated the win as a major political comeback.

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