# Square on The No Agenda Show Square comes up in 129 chapters across 118 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 129 - **Episodes:** 118 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [New York City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [Nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [London](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [Cairo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cairo.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 129 ### Times Square 1987, MTV Live Broadcast - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 1:02:01–1:04:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/times-square-1987-mtv-live-broadcast.md Curry recalls his first major live gig for MTV in 1987, broadcast from a gritty, pre-Disneyfied Times Square. He describes the chaotic environment filled with "squealing girls," sex shops, and the presence of celebrities like Paul Reiser and Sandra Bernhard who struggled with the unrehearsed format. Keywords: [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), paul reiser, sandra bernhard, [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md) ### Amsterdam Broadcast, Dutch Socialist Family Reunion - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 2:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/amsterdam-broadcast-dutch-socialist-family-reunion.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast from Museum Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Curry describes a family reunion where his nephews identify as socialists, leading to a debate about the state of the country and the cultural differences regarding sports. The discussion touches on the "hydration breaks" in soccer and the American presence in the game. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), museum square, [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md) ### Adam Curry, John C. Dvorak Broadcast from Amsterdam - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 1:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/adam-curry-john-c-dvorak-broadcast-from-amsterdam.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1882 of the No Agenda show, broadcasting live from Museum Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Curry explains he is in Europe awaiting the birth of his grandchild and attending a family reunion. The hosts discuss the lack of interest in the American R250 celebration in Europe despite the adoption of American traditions like Black Friday. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), museum square, r250, [black friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-friday.md) ### Soviet Union Travel Anecdotes and Ruble Laws - **Episode:** [1757: Word Veto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1757-word-veto.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-20 - **Time:** 1:19:49–1:25:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1757-word-veto/chapter/soviet-union-travel-anecdotes-and-ruble-laws.md The hosts share personal stories from traveling to the Soviet Union before the fall of communism, including drinking vodka on Red Square with Sebastian Bach and Ozzy Osbourne. They recount the absurdity of Soviet laws, such as the prohibition on making change for purchases and the requirement to use rubles for airport luggage carts despite it being illegal to carry the currency outside the airport. These anecdotes serve to mock David Brooks' comparison of the US to the late-stage USSR. Keywords: [soviet union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soviet-union.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), red square, [ozzy osbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozzy-osbourne.md), currency laws ### Global Anti-Trump Demonstrations in Europe - **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-06 - **Time:** 1:45:37–1:49:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/global-anti-trump-demonstrations-in-europe.md Protests against U.S. tariffs and the influence of Elon Musk spread to European capitals, including Berlin, Paris, and London. In Trafalgar Square, American expats chanted slogans such as "hands off Canada" and "hands off Ukraine." The hosts question why Americans living abroad are concerned with domestic U.S. trade policy and mock the "solidarity" messages sent by privileged Westerners. Keywords: [berlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [trafalgar square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trafalgar-square.md), expat protests ### Trump Death Clock, Times Square Billboard - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 16:13–17:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/trump-death-clock-times-square-billboard.md Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki installed a 56-foot billboard in Times Square known as the "Trump Death Clock" to estimate lives lost due to delayed federal response. The clock was based on epidemiological estimates suggesting that implementing mitigation guidelines one week earlier would have prevented 60% of U.S. deaths. The installation served as a public symbol demanding accountability for pandemic leadership. Keywords: [eugene jarecki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugene-jarecki.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [trump death clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-death-clock.md), [accountability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accountability.md), [mitigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitigation.md) ### Joe Biden Garbage Comment, Tony Hinchcliffe Controversy - **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-31 - **Time:** 5:23–10:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/joe-biden-garbage-comment-tony-hinchcliffe-controversy.md Joe Biden sparked controversy during a Zoom call by appearing to refer to Donald Trump's supporters as "garbage." The comment followed a joke made by insult comic Tony Hinchcliffe at a Madison Square Garden rally, where he referred to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre later attempted to clarify that Biden was referring specifically to the comedian's rhetoric, not the voters. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), tony hinchcliffe, [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), [karine jean-pierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karine-jean-pierre.md) ### Tony Hinchcliffe Comedy, Seinfeld Comparison - **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-31 - **Time:** 24:15–28:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/tony-hinchcliffe-comedy-seinfeld-comparison.md The reaction to Tony Hinchcliffe's Madison Square Garden set is compared to the era of 1980s New York comedy where observational and insult humor were common. References are made to Jerry Seinfeld and Gilbert Gottfried as examples of performers who operated without the modern constraints of "cancel culture" or "hate speech" labels. The discussion suggests that Hinchcliffe is part of a movement attempting to reclaim free speech in the comedy circuit. Keywords: tony hinchcliffe, [jerry seinfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-seinfeld.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [insult comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insult-comedy.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md) ### NPR On The Media, 1939 Nazi Rally Comparison - **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-31 - **Time:** 36:32–40:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/npr-on-the-media-1939-nazi-rally-comparison.md NPR's "On the Media" aired a segment comparing Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally to the 1939 pro-Nazi event held at a previous iteration of the venue. Host Brooke Gladstone used historical audio to draw parallels between past "Aryan" rhetoric and modern nationalistic speeches by figures like Stephen Miller. The hosts dispute the comparison, noting that the current Madison Square Garden is a different physical location built in 1968. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [brook gladstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brook-gladstone.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), 1939 rally, [stephen miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-miller.md) ### Madison Square Garden Rally, Mayor Eric Adams Response - **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-27 - **Time:** 1:14:12–1:18:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/madison-square-garden-rally-mayor-eric-adams-response.md New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended Donald Trump's right to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, rejecting comparisons to Hitler and fascism. Adams called for a "dialing down of the temperature" in political discourse, despite criticism from Governor Kathy Hochul and other Democratic leaders. Keywords: [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md) ### Joy Reid, 1939 Madison Square Garden Nazi Rally - **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-24 - **Time:** 20:33–22:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/joy-reid-1939-madison-square-garden-nazi-rally.md Joy Reid compares Donald Trump's upcoming Madison Square Garden rally to a 1939 Nazi rally held at the same venue by the German-American Bund. The hosts point out that the 1939 rally occurred during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat. Reid uses archival footage from 2016 to link Trump's rhetoric to historical political violence. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), german-american bund, [franklin d roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/franklin-d-roosevelt.md), [nazism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazism.md) ### James Carville Nazi Rally Comparison, Madison Square Garden - **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-17 - **Time:** 35:56–41:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/james-carville-nazi-rally-comparison-madison-square-garden.md Democratic strategist James Carville compared Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden to a 1939 Nazi rally, sparking intense criticism. Carville also claimed the Supreme Court has "green-lighted" political assassinations by Navy SEALs under presidential immunity. The discussion mocks Carville's escalating rhetoric and his distinct Southern accent, suggesting he is used by networks primarily for entertainment value. Keywords: [james carville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-carville.md), [madison square garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison-square-garden.md), nazi rally, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [political rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-rhetoric.md) ### J.D. Vance, 2020 Election Non-Answer Ad - **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-03 - **Time:** 1:21:27–1:23:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/j-d-vance-2020-election-non-answer-ad.md The Harris campaign launched a new advertisement highlighting J.D. Vance's refusal to say whether Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Meanwhile, Tim Walz admitted to misspeaking about his travel history to Hong Kong and China during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, clarifying that he arrived later that year. Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), harris campaign, [tiananmen square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiananmen-square.md) ### Times Square Lactation Cookie Ad Controversy - **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-16 - **Time:** 1:53:36–1:56:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/times-square-lactation-cookie-ad-controversy.md A digital billboard in Times Square featuring a pregnant woman promoting "lactation cookies" was removed by Clear Channel for violating content guidelines. Author Molly Baaz criticized the decision as hypocritical, pointing out more explicitly sexualized advertisements permitted in the same area. Keywords: [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), lactation cookies, molly baaz, [breastfeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breastfeeding.md) ### New Year's Eve, Bill de Blasio and UK Alcohol Sales - **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-07 - **Time:** 31:39–35:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/new-year-s-eve-bill-de-blasio-and-uk-alcohol-sales.md New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio faced criticism for dancing in an empty Times Square while citizens were forced to stay home. Meanwhile, BBC and Telegraph commentators praised the "lockdown New Year" for removing the pressure to socialize. Data from the UK shows a massive surge in alcohol and tobacco sales during the lockdown, alongside a significant decrease in the sale of deodorant. Keywords: [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [alcohol sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol-sales.md), [deodorant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deodorant.md) ### Times Square Shooting, Venezuelan Migrant Arrest - **Episode:** [1633: Noise Machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1633-noise-machine.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-11 - **Time:** 1:11:42–1:13:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1633-noise-machine/chapter/times-square-shooting-venezuelan-migrant-arrest.md A 15-year-old migrant from Venezuela was arrested for a shooting in Times Square that injured a Brazilian tourist. The suspect, who arrived in the U.S. in September and was living in a temporary shelter, is also linked to an armed robbery in the Bronx. Keywords: [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [migrant crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrant-crisis.md), [crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime.md) ### NYPD Officers Attacked by Migrants in Times Square - **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-01 - **Time:** 1:26:14–1:31:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/nypd-officers-attacked-by-migrants-in-times-square.md A group of migrants attacked two NYPD officers in Times Square after being asked to move along. Surveillance footage shows the officers being kicked and punched before the suspects were arrested and subsequently released without bail due to New York's reform laws. The hosts criticize Mayor Eric Adams and the city's sanctuary status for the lack of consequences following violent crimes against law enforcement. Keywords: [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [bail reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bail-reform.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [sanctuary city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctuary-city.md), [assault](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault.md) ### New Year's Eve Security and Terror Threats - **Episode:** [1621: Haley's Comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-31 - **Time:** 1:08:43–1:12:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment/chapter/new-year-s-eve-security-and-terror-threats.md Law enforcement agencies in New York City and Los Angeles are on high alert for New Year's Eve, citing potential disruptions from pro-Palestinian demonstrators and lone-actor terror threats. The FBI is monitoring "soft targets" including fireworks barges and public gatherings, though no specific, credible threats have been identified. Keywords: [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), pro-palestinian protests ### New Year's Eve Security, Times Square Threats - **Episode:** [1620: Yoko Swifto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-28 - **Time:** 2:07:47–2:10:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto/chapter/new-year-s-eve-security-times-square-threats.md The FBI and NYPD have issued threat assessments for the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, citing concerns over "lone offenders" inspired by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Security measures include thousands of officers, surveillance drones, and metal barricades to manage the expected crowd of one million people. Keywords: [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md) ### New York City, Times Square New Year's Eve Security - **Episode:** [1619: Flash to Bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-24 - **Time:** 6:47–11:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang/chapter/new-york-city-times-square-new-year-s-eve-security.md New York City officials announced an increased police presence in Times Square for New Year's Eve celebrations despite no confirmed terrorist threats. 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