# Stamps on The No Agenda Show

Stamps comes up in 45 chapters across 44 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to January 2026.

- **Chapters:** 45
- **Episodes:** 44
- **Discussed:** January 2009 – January 2026
- **Related topics:** [Snap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snap.md), [Usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [Ebt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebt.md), [Jp Morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan.md), [Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poverty.md), [Tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [Usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [Civil War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 45

### Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Food Stamp Cuts

- **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Time:** 1:01:08–1:03:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/ilhan-omar-minnesota-food-stamp-cuts.md

Representative Ilhan Omar criticized the federal government's decision to cut food stamp funding to Minnesota, calling the move unconstitutional and a PR stunt. Omar defended the state's oversight and argued that the administration's rhetoric is creating chaos for her constituents.

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### SNAP Fraud, Blue State Data Resistance

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 1:16:19–1:18:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/snap-fraud-blue-state-data-resistance.md

The USDA reported significant fraud in the SNAP (food stamp) program, including 186,000 instances of dead people's identities being used and 500,000 people receiving duplicate benefits. While 29 states have agreed to share data with the federal government to root out fraud, 21 blue states, including California and New York, have refused. The federal government plans to halt funds to non-compliant states starting next week.

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### TikTok Food Stamp Outage, White House Ballroom Claim

- **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-30
- **Time:** 58:08–59:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/tiktok-food-stamp-outage-white-house-ballroom-claim.md

A viral TikTok video features a woman claiming her food stamps were cut because the Trump administration wanted to spend $3 billion on a White House ballroom. The video highlights public confusion and anger regarding government spending priorities and social safety nets.

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### Chuck Schumer, SNAP Benefits, Government Shutdown

- **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-30
- **Time:** 59:22–1:03:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/chuck-schumer-snap-benefits-government-shutdown.md

Senator Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of "weaponizing hunger" by cutting $200 billion from the SNAP program to fund tax cuts for billionaires. Schumer claimed the administration is using veterans and children as political pawns during the government shutdown.

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### SNAP Benefit Panic and Social Media Theft Videos

- **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-23
- **Time:** 1:40:17–1:51:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/snap-benefit-panic-and-social-media-theft-videos.md

Short TikTok and Reels clips show people panicking over the potential end of SNAP benefits and threatening to steal groceries if payments stop. The sequence includes profanity-laced rants, a focus on Walmart, and commentary that the clips expose dependence on food assistance.

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### South Africa Human Trafficking and EBT Complaints

- **Episode:** [1798: Adam & The Robot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1798-adam-the-robot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-11
- **Time:** 2:56:58–3:01:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1798-adam-the-robot/chapter/south-africa-human-trafficking-and-ebt-complaints.md

Seven Chinese nationals were sentenced to 20 years in prison in South Africa for trafficking 91 individuals from Malawi to work in a textile factory. In a separate item, a viral TikTok video features a woman complaining that she had to cancel a family vacation because her EBT (food stamp) benefits were restricted. The hosts cite this as a symptom of modern American entitlement.

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### NPR SNAP Benefit Cuts and Grocery Store Math

- **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-14
- **Time:** 55:42–1:09:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/npr-snap-benefit-cuts-and-grocery-store-math.md

An NPR report on cuts to the SNAP program (food stamps) is deconstructed for alleged mathematical inaccuracies. The report claims a 20% cut over ten years will devastate independent grocers like Wright's Market in Alabama. However, analysis suggests the actual impact is a 2% annual reduction, which translates to a negligible fraction of total revenue for stores where SNAP accounts for a third of sales.

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### Medicaid Work Requirements, SNAP Funding Cuts, CBO Estimates

- **Episode:** [1778: Three Holes One Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-03
- **Time:** 17:22–25:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag/chapter/medicaid-work-requirements-snap-funding-cuts-cbo-estimates.md

The Senate version of the spending bill proposes cutting Medicaid by approximately $1 trillion, primarily through new requirements for able-bodied adults to work, volunteer, or attend school for 80 hours per month. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates these changes could result in 12 million people losing health insurance. Additionally, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces a 20% funding cut and stricter age-based work requirements.

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### Slovenia Memorabilia, Tito Stamps and Nazi Wanted Poster

- **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-19
- **Time:** 2:12:35–2:15:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/slovenia-memorabilia-tito-stamps-and-nazi-wanted-poster.md

A producer from Ljubljana, Slovenia, sent a collection of Josip Broz Tito memorabilia to the show. The package included Tito-era stamps, a coin, and a replica of a Nazi wanted poster for the former Yugoslav leader. The hosts discuss the historical significance of the items and the unique cultural exports of the region.

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### Calley Means, Big Pharma and Food Industry Corruption

- **Episode:** [1646: FLOW](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-28
- **Time:** 1:13:13–1:16:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow/chapter/calley-means-big-pharma-and-food-industry-corruption.md

Whistleblower Calley Means details how the food and pharmaceutical industries funnel money to civil rights groups, medical organizations, and researchers to influence public policy. He claims the NAACP was paid to argue that removing soda from food stamps was racist, while the American Diabetes Association accepted millions from Coca-Cola. Means also highlights that pharmaceutical companies fund over 50% of television news budgets.

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### Sir Animas Donation, Religious Freedom and USPS

- **Episode:** [1547: A Sally](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-16
- **Time:** 2:14:13–2:17:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1547-a-sally/chapter/sir-animas-donation-religious-freedom-and-usps.md

Sir Animas of Dogpatch sent a significant donation in cash, including two-dollar bills, along with a note encouraging producers to re-engage in their faith. He highlighted the importance of religious holidays like Easter and Ramadan in the face of a secular media cycle. The note also mentioned new USPS railroad station stamps, prompting a discussion about the history of stamp collecting and the signing of the Declaration of Independence depicted on the $2 bill.

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### Joe Biden Gaffes and AOC Post Office Advice

- **Episode:** [1272: Buy Stamps!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1272-buy-stamps.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-27
- **Time:** 2:51:56–2:57:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1272-buy-stamps/chapter/joe-biden-gaffes-and-aoc-post-office-advice.md

Recent clips highlight a Joe Biden gaffe where he stated there is nothing the country has been able to accomplish when working together. Additionally, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew mockery for suggesting that the best way for citizens to save the post office is to buy stamps.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), [post office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/post-office.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md), [stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stamps.md)

### Cardi B Music and USPS Stamp Campaign

- **Episode:** [1270: Twindemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-23
- **Time:** 35:01–36:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1270-twindemic/chapter/cardi-b-music-and-usps-stamp-campaign.md

The popularity of Cardi B's music is discussed in the context of modern cultural standards. Separately, a millennial-led social media campaign encourages people to buy stamps to save the United States Postal Service from privatization.

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### No Agenda Social, Episode 1267 Art Critique

- **Episode:** [1268: Quarantine Bonking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-13
- **Time:** 1:14:38–1:19:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/no-agenda-social-episode-1267-art-critique.md

The hosts promote No Agenda Social and critique the album art for episode 1267, "The Trust Stamp," created by Darren O'Neill. They discuss the technical requirements for podcast art and review various submissions from the No Agenda Art Generator.

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### Black History Month and Gwen Ifill Stamp

- **Episode:** [1213: Kung Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-06
- **Time:** 1:11:12–1:12:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu/chapter/black-history-month-and-gwen-ifill-stamp.md

The hosts acknowledge Black History Month and the release of a new USPS Forever Stamp honoring the late journalist Gwen Ifill. They reflect on Ifill's tenure at PBS NewsHour, noting that she maintained a level of objectivity that they feel is missing from current news broadcasts.

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### Automatic Weapons Regulation, National Firearms Act

- **Episode:** [1170: Generational Justce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1170-generational-justce.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-08
- **Time:** 42:35–44:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1170-generational-justce/chapter/automatic-weapons-regulation-national-firearms-act.md

Owning a fully automatic weapon in the United States is legal but heavily restricted under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The process requires a Class 3 permit and a national tax stamp, often costing $10,000 or more, which creates significant friction for legal ownership. Most modern rifles sold to civilians, such as the AK-47 variants, are semi-automatic rather than true machine guns.

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### Transcontinental Railroad Stamps, Poker Karma, Value for Value

- **Episode:** [1154: Goldfish Invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1154-goldfish-invasion.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-14
- **Time:** 2:10:54–2:16:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1154-goldfish-invasion/chapter/transcontinental-railroad-stamps-poker-karma-value-for-value.md

The segment acknowledges a variety of listener contributions, including a set of 150th-anniversary Transcontinental Railroad stamps. A donor playing in the World Series of Poker receives "emergency poker karma" from the hosts. The show concludes its financial acknowledgments by reiterating its commitment to a model free of brand advertising, allowing for unfiltered deconstruction of media and politics.

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### Kenneth Stamp and the Interpretation of History

- **Episode:** [1139: Mooch and Stoll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1139-mooch-and-stoll.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-23
- **Time:** 2:01:52–2:04:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1139-mooch-and-stoll/chapter/kenneth-stamp-and-the-interpretation-of-history.md

Cliff Stoll and his interviewer discuss their shared history at UC Berkeley, specifically their admiration for historian Kenneth Stamp. They praise Stamp's book, "The Causes of the Civil War," for presenting multiple interpretations of history rather than just simple facts. Stoll argues that history education is failing because it doesn't promote the critical thought necessary to interpret current events through various lenses.

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### US Postal Service, Stamp Prices and Uniforms

- **Episode:** [1080: 11 years](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1080-11-years.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-25
- **Time:** 42:32–45:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1080-11-years/chapter/us-postal-service-stamp-prices-and-uniforms.md

A discussion on the United States Postal Service covers the rising cost of stamps and the unique requirement for the agency to pre-pay retirement benefits. Anecdotes from a local post office visit highlight issues with new untucked uniforms and the recommendation to stock up on "Forever" stamps before potential price hikes.

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### Harvest Box Proposal, Blue Apron Stock Manipulation

- **Episode:** [1008: Ghost Guns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-18
- **Time:** 2:36:13–2:37:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns/chapter/harvest-box-proposal-blue-apron-stock-manipulation.md

The Trump administration proposed replacing a portion of food stamp benefits with a "Harvest Box" of American-grown commodities, similar to the Blue Apron delivery model. Following the announcement, Blue Apron (APRN) stock saw a significant price spike, leading to suspicions of market manipulation or a "pump-and-dump" scheme. The proposal aims to scale back the electronic benefit system for 38 million recipients in favor of direct food delivery.

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