# State Government on The No Agenda Show State Government comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to January 2025. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – January 2025 - **Related topics:** [State Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### FEMA Inefficiency, State-Led Disaster Relief - **Episode:** [1733: Rat Note](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-26 - **Time:** 1:25:37–1:27:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note/chapter/fema-inefficiency-state-led-disaster-relief.md President Trump criticized FEMA as a "disaster," arguing that state governments are better equipped to handle local emergencies without federal bureaucracy. He proposed paying disaster relief funds directly to states rather than through the agency. The hosts discuss the history of FEMA's failures in Louisiana and Texas and the potential elimination of FEMA regions. Keywords: [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [disaster relief](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disaster-relief.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md), [state government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-government.md) ### CDC Eviction Power, Stolen Rental Assistance Funds - **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-01 - **Time:** 2:26:14–2:30:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/cdc-eviction-power-stolen-rental-assistance-funds.md The CDC's power to halt evictions is based on the theory that homelessness facilitates the spread of disease. However, less than 2% of the $47 billion set aside for landlord relief has been distributed. Analysts suggest the funds are being held up by complex bureaucracy, privacy concerns for landlords, or potential local-level corruption and theft. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [eviction moratorium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eviction-moratorium.md), [rental assistance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rental-assistance.md), [landlords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/landlords.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [state government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-government.md) ### Rand Paul, Afghan Cricket League Waste - **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-01 - **Time:** 2:53:40–2:54:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/rand-paul-afghan-cricket-league-waste.md Senator Rand Paul highlights a specific instance of government waste involving $850,000 given to a for-profit Afghan television station to develop a national cricket league. Paul questions why US taxpayer money is being used to fund sports in foreign countries while domestic needs remain. Keywords: [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [cricket](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket.md), [government waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-waste.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md) ### Nancy Pelosi, State of the Union Cancellation - **Episode:** [1106: Smart Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-25 - **Time:** 28:17–31:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall/chapter/nancy-pelosi-state-of-the-union-cancellation.md Speaker Nancy Pelosi requested President Trump postpone the State of the Union address due to security concerns during the government shutdown. Trump responded by accusing Pelosi of being afraid of the truth. Meanwhile, House Democrats like James Clyburn suggested allocating $5.7 billion for "smart wall" technology and immigration judges rather than physical wall construction. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [state of the union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-the-union.md), [government shutdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-shutdown.md), [james clyburn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clyburn.md), smart wall ### Barack Obama on Hillary Clinton's Governing Experience - **Episode:** [795: Trump Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-31 - **Time:** 2:34:36–2:37:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head/chapter/barack-obama-on-hillary-clinton-s-governing-experience.md In an interview with Politico, President Barack Obama claimed that Hillary Clinton is more experienced than any non-Vice President who has ever sought the office. The hosts challenge this assertion, questioning what Clinton has actually "governed," noting that being a Senator or Secretary of State are legislative and administrative roles rather than executive governing positions. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [politico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politico.md), [secretary of state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secretary-of-state.md), senator, governing, [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md) ### Strong Cities Network, US State Department and Urban Security - **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-22 - **Time:** 34:03–39:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/strong-cities-network-us-state-department-and-urban-security.md The Strong Cities Network (SCN), funded by the U.S. State Department, aims to connect local authorities in cities like Denver, Atlanta, and London to share practices for preventing violent extremism. The network facilitates workshops and training seminars to strengthen community cohesion and security. The hosts characterize the initiative as a "money grab" and a potential tool for managing political dissent at the municipal level. Keywords: strong cities network, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [violent extremism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violent-extremism.md), municipal government, [grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grants.md) ### Huma Abedin, Special Government Employees and State Department Ethics - **Episode:** [565: Spy in a Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-14 - **Time:** 2:30:00–2:34:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/huma-abedin-special-government-employees-and-state-department-ethics.md ProPublica requests the names of "Special Government Employees" (SGEs) at the State Department who receive outside corporate income. The focus is on Huma Abedin, who reportedly worked for a private consultancy while serving as Hillary Clinton's "body man." The hosts criticize the SGE category as a mechanism for "double dipping" and insider enrichment. Keywords: [huma abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), special government employee, [propublica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propublica.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), double dipping ### Foreign Assistance Dashboard Failure and State Department Spending - **Episode:** [378: Pooper & Blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/378-pooper-blitzer.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-29 - **Time:** 19:19–25:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/378-pooper-blitzer/chapter/foreign-assistance-dashboard-failure-and-state-department-spending.md Hillary Clinton promoted a new "Foreign Assistance Dashboard" website intended to provide transparency for government spending. However, the hosts discover during the broadcast that the URL foreignassistance.gov is non-functional and leads to a "server not found" error. They question Clinton's claims regarding the percentage of the US budget allocated to foreign development. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), foreignassistance.gov, [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [government transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-transparency.md) ### Texas Unclaimed Property and State Refunds - **Episode:** [377: Cleanest Dirty Shirt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/377-cleanest-dirty-shirt.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-26 - **Time:** 1:41:14–1:43:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/377-cleanest-dirty-shirt/chapter/texas-unclaimed-property-and-state-refunds.md A listener from Dallas, Texas, discovered $54.12 in unclaimed property from a previous energy provider and donated the proceeds to the show. This prompts the hosts to encourage all listeners to search their respective state databases for forgotten funds. Adam Curry attempts to search the New Jersey database during the show, leading to a discussion on the legitimacy of these state-run sites. Keywords: [unclaimed property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unclaimed-property.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [refunds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refunds.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [state government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-government.md) ### Montana State Sovereignty, Nullification and Tenth Amendment - **Episode:** [270: Call of Doody](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-16 - **Time:** 50:04–51:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody/chapter/montana-state-sovereignty-nullification-and-tenth-amendment.md Montana is passing laws to assert state and county authority over the federal government, potentially leading to a Supreme Court case on the Tenth Amendment. The hosts predict that Montana might soon see its own "Al-Qaeda" incident as a result of this defiance. Keywords: [montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montana.md), [nullification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nullification.md), [tenth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tenth-amendment.md), [federal government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-government.md), [state laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-laws.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md) ### European Union Africa Pledge, Global Government Warnings - **Episode:** [156: The Science is In Part Two](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/156-the-science-is-in-part-two.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-13 - **Time:** 21:41–26:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/156-the-science-is-in-part-two/chapter/european-union-africa-pledge-global-government-warnings.md The European Union's pledge of eight billion euros to Africa is criticized as a "global takeover" facilitated by the Lisbon Treaty. 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