# Spiro Agnew on The No Agenda Show Spiro Agnew comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to June 2023. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2009 – June 2023 - **Related topics:** [Rachel Maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Alan Grayson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-grayson.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [David Brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Gerald Ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerald-ford.md), [Holocaust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holocaust.md), [Justice Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Pundit Reactions and Potential Trump Plea Deals - **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-11 - **Time:** 1:14:43–1:20:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/pundit-reactions-and-potential-trump-plea-deals.md Media reactions to the Trump indictment are analyzed, featuring commentary from David Brooks and Rachel Maddow. The discussion explores the possibility of the Justice Department offering a plea deal that would "proscribe" Trump from running for office, drawing parallels to the historical resignation of Spiro Agnew. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [lawrence o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-o-donnell.md), [plea deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plea-deal.md), [spiro agnew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spiro-agnew.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md) ### Rachel Maddow and the Spiro Agnew Comparison - **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-02 - **Time:** 37:59–41:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/rachel-maddow-and-the-spiro-agnew-comparison.md MSNBC host Rachel Maddow compared Donald Trump's current legal situation to the 1973 resignation and indictment of Vice President Spiro Agnew. Critics point out inaccuracies in the comparison, noting that Agnew was indicted for taking literal cash bribes in the White House, whereas the Trump case involves private payments made prior to his presidency. Keywords: [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [spiro agnew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spiro-agnew.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Kamala Harris, Vice Presidential Resignation Rumors - **Episode:** [1400: The Learning Curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1400-the-learning-curve.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-18 - **Time:** 3:24:31–3:29:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1400-the-learning-curve/chapter/kamala-harris-vice-presidential-resignation-rumors.md Rumors circulate regarding the potential departure of Vice President Kamala Harris from the Biden administration. Fox News reports suggest that the White House may be exploring the process for confirming a new Vice President, potentially Pete Buttigieg. The hosts discuss historical precedents for vice presidential resignations, such as Spiro Agnew. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), nelson rockefeller, [spiro agnew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spiro-agnew.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) ### Historical Context of Presidential Feuds with Fox News - **Episode:** [907: Bias Response Team](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-26 - **Time:** 20:40–25:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team/chapter/historical-context-of-presidential-feuds-with-fox-news.md A retrospective analysis compares Donald Trump's media attacks to the Obama administration's 2009 "war" on Fox News. Archival clips from CBS and Katie Couric illustrate how the Obama White House attempted to delegitimize Fox News as a "communications arm of the Republican Party." The segment also references Spiro Agnew's famous "nattering nabobs of negativism" quote to show a long history of executive-press tension. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [katie couric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-couric.md), [spiro agnew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spiro-agnew.md), [white house press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-press.md) ### Gerald Ford, Presidential Succession and Noodle Kid - **Episode:** [520: Kale Donuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-09 - **Time:** 43:16–46:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/520-kale-donuts/chapter/gerald-ford-presidential-succession-and-noodle-kid.md A discussion on presidential succession notes that Gerald Ford was the first president never elected to the executive office, having been appointed after Spiro Agnew's resignation. The segment transitions into a mention of the "Noodle Kid" clip, a recurring show favorite. Keywords: [gerald ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gerald-ford.md), [spiro agnew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spiro-agnew.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), executive office, noodle kid ### Alan Grayson, Nattering Nabobs of Negativism - **Episode:** [135: Google Wave Invite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-01 - **Time:** 34:19–40:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/alan-grayson-nattering-nabobs-of-negativism.md Florida Congressman Alan Grayson appeared on Rachel Maddow's show to discuss his use of the word "Holocaust" to describe the healthcare crisis. Grayson criticized Republicans for blocking legislation despite the Democratic majority. The segment highlights Grayson's use of the phrase "nattering nabobs of negativism," originally coined by Spiro Agnew. 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