# Stars And Stripes on The No Agenda Show

Stars And Stripes comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2011 to July 2022.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** August 2011 – July 2022
- **Related topics:** [American History](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-history.md), [Brian Williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [Dan Rather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-rather.md), [Democracy Now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [Donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [Flag Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flag-day.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Howard Kurtz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-kurtz.md), [Hurricane Katrina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-katrina.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Knighting Ceremony, Sir Mindfall of Omaha

- **Episode:** [1472: Smugly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-28
- **Time:** 1:49:48–1:52:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly/chapter/knighting-ceremony-sir-mindfall-of-omaha.md

Kevin Fatt is knighted as "Sir Mindfall" of Omaha, Nebraska, following a $1,000 donation to the show. Another producer, Vert Fuller, sent a donation on "Stars and Stripes" letterhead along with a photo of a custom license plate. These contributions are part of the "Treasure" component of the show's support model, allowing listeners to achieve official titles within the No Agenda roundtable.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), omaha nebraska, [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [stars and stripes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stars-and-stripes.md)

### General James Mattis Reputation and Marine Corps Culture

- **Episode:** [884: Lane Splitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/884-lane-splitter.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-08
- **Time:** 1:19:14–1:22:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/884-lane-splitter/chapter/general-james-mattis-reputation-and-marine-corps-culture.md

A producer and former Marine sergeant provides a detailed defense of General James Mattis, describing him as a "warrior monk" with a cult following among troops. The note highlights Mattis's habit of checking on guards in the middle of the night and his reluctance to risk lives without clear intelligence. The producer contrasts Mattis's leadership with that of former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus.

Keywords: [james mattis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-mattis.md), [marine corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-corps.md), warrior monk, secretary mabus, [stars and stripes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stars-and-stripes.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md)

### Brian Williams NBC Scandal, Embellishment and Narcissism

- **Episode:** [694: Bend it Down](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-08
- **Time:** 13:27–23:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down/chapter/brian-williams-nbc-scandal-embellishment-and-narcissism.md

The hosts deconstruct the credibility crisis facing NBC anchor Brian Williams following revelations of fabricated war stories in Iraq. They examine his past claims regarding Hurricane Katrina and saving a puppy, attributing his behavior to narcissistic personality disorder. A clip from an interview with Alec Baldwin is used to illustrate Williams' self-aggrandizement, while the hosts contrast his style with veteran journalist Dan Rather.

Keywords: [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [stars and stripes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stars-and-stripes.md), [howard kurtz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-kurtz.md), aleck baldwin, [hurricane katrina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-katrina.md), [dan rather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-rather.md)

### National Flag Week, 2014 Proclamation

- **Episode:** [624: The Sluggish Cloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-08
- **Time:** 17:28–18:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud/chapter/national-flag-week-2014-proclamation.md

President Obama issued a proclamation for National Flag Week 2014, encouraging citizens to display the American flag. The observance commemorates the history of the thirteen original colonies and the current union of fifty states.

Keywords: [flag day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flag-day.md), national flag week, [stars and stripes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stars-and-stripes.md), [proclamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proclamation.md), [american history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-history.md)

### Iraq Troop Withdrawal, Leon Panetta, Stars and Stripes

- **Episode:** [332: Bud Nip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/332-bud-nip.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-21
- **Time:** 3:36–10:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/332-bud-nip/chapter/iraq-troop-withdrawal-leon-panetta-stars-and-stripes.md

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta claims that Iraq has requested U.S. troops remain beyond the 2011 deadline, a statement the hosts view with skepticism. They analyze a clip from Democracy Now! featuring Raed Jarrar, who argues that U.S. forces have not patrolled Iraqi streets since 2009 and possess no means to prevent sectarian violence. The discussion highlights conflicting reports from the Pentagon and the State Department regarding the future of the Green Zone.

Keywords: [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [stars and stripes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stars-and-stripes.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md)

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