# State Legislatures on The No Agenda Show

State Legislatures comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2016 to December 2024.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** November 2016 – December 2024
- **Related topics:** [Electoral College](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Popular Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/popular-vote.md), [Amy Coney Barrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-coney-barrett.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bill Moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Certification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/certification.md), [Community Organizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-organizer.md), [Constitutional Law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### New Jersey Legislators Frustrated by Lack of Answers in Drone Briefing

- **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-12
- **Time:** 10:10–12:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/new-jersey-legislators-frustrated-by-lack-of-answers-in-drone-briefing.md

A New Jersey Assemblyman expressed outrage after a state legislative briefing on drone sightings yielded no concrete information regarding the origin or intent of the aircraft. Despite the Colonel of the State Police reporting a helicopter encounter with a six-foot drone, officials maintain there is no credible threat while admitting they have not attempted to follow the drones to their landing sites. Lawmakers characterized the presentation as "amateur hour" and a waste of resources given the available technology.

Keywords: new jersey legislature, [state police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-police.md), drone investigation, [public safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-safety.md), colonel of state police

### Electoral College Mechanics and State Legislative Power

- **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-15
- **Time:** 13:02–15:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/electoral-college-mechanics-and-state-legislative-power.md

An explanation of the United States Electoral College system details how it balances power between large and small states. The process involves slates of electors chosen by state legislatures rather than a direct national popular vote. Current political analysis identifies Pennsylvania as a critical state for both the Harris and Trump campaigns.

Keywords: [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [swing states](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swing-states.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [popular vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/popular-vote.md), [state legislature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislature.md)

### State Medical Boards, Disciplinary Actions and Legislative Interference

- **Episode:** [1580: Coup Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1580-coup-map.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-10
- **Time:** 34:22–39:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1580-coup-map/chapter/state-medical-boards-disciplinary-actions-and-legislative-interference.md

The Washington Post investigation suggests that state medical boards are underfunded and increasingly restricted by state legislatures from disciplining doctors who prescribe specific COVID-19 medications. While off-label use is generally legal, the CDC and FDA have warned against using certain drugs for COVID-19 due to potential harm. Some states have actively passed laws to protect physicians' rights to use their medical judgment in these cases.

Keywords: medical boards, [state legislatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislatures.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md)

### Electoral College Process, State Certification Debate

- **Episode:** [1300: Electrical College](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1300-electrical-college.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-05
- **Time:** 1:17:20–1:24:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1300-electrical-college/chapter/electoral-college-process-state-certification-debate.md

A debate ensues regarding the feasibility of reversing certified election results through state legislatures. One host argues that the strategy relies on creating enough public pressure to force representatives to appoint alternate electors. The discussion explores whether the 2020 election was "stolen" and the potential long-term consequences for the American voting system.

Keywords: [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [state legislatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislatures.md), [certification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/certification.md), trump strategy, public pressure

### Trump Campaign Legal Strategy and State Legislature Plenary Rights

- **Episode:** [1293: Covidiots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1293-covidiots.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-09
- **Time:** 29:25–34:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1293-covidiots/chapter/trump-campaign-legal-strategy-and-state-legislature-plenary-rights.md

The Trump campaign announced plans to prosecute cases in federal court starting Monday, focusing on the distinction between "legal ballots" and "fraudulent" ones. Legal experts discuss the "Safe Harbor" deadline of December 8th and the plenary rights of state legislatures to award electors if results remain disputed. The hosts anticipate the involvement of Justice Amy Coney Barrett as an "originalist" on the Supreme Court.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [amy coney barrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-coney-barrett.md), safe harbor day, [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [state legislatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislatures.md), [voter fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-fraud.md)

### National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, Electoral College End-Run

- **Episode:** [1126: Truth to Podcaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster.md)
- **Published:** 2019-04-06
- **Time:** 1:57:26–2:01:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster/chapter/national-popular-vote-interstate-compact-electoral-college-end-run.md

Dick Morris explains the "National Popular Vote Interstate Compact," a strategy where states agree to award their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote. Currently, 15 states and D.C. representing 198 electoral votes have joined; the compact triggers at 270 votes. The hosts argue this is a dangerous attempt to circumvent the Constitution and disenfranchise voters in smaller states.

Keywords: [dick morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-morris.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), national popular vote, [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md), [state legislatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislatures.md)

### Obama's Political Career Retrospective, Dr. Seuss Lessons

- **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-25
- **Time:** 2:19:36–2:24:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/obama-s-political-career-retrospective-dr-seuss-lessons.md

Barack Obama reflected on his career path from community organizer to the Presidency, describing the people he encountered at each level—from local aldermen to world leaders—as "knuckleheads" and "jamokes." He concluded that most of what is needed to understand human dynamics can be found in Dr. Seuss books like "The Sneetches" and "The Lorax." The hosts interpret this as Obama viewing everyone but himself as an "idiot."

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [community organizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-organizer.md), [state legislature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislature.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [dr seuss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-seuss.md), political career

### White Privilege Concept and Senate Selection History

- **Episode:** [1075: CIA Paid Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1075-cia-paid-me.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-07
- **Time:** 11:25–13:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1075-cia-paid-me/chapter/white-privilege-concept-and-senate-selection-history.md

A host recounts a conversation with a Republican figure in California who invoked the concept of "white privilege" to explain his perceived inability to effect change. This leads to a discussion on how the 17th Amendment changed the selection of senators from state legislatures to popular vote. The shift is described as a move away from the original intent of the Republic.

Keywords: [white privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-privilege.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), 17th amendment, [state legislature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislature.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md)

### Evergreen Alumni Reactions, Experimental School History

- **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-28
- **Time:** 1:16:19–1:22:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/evergreen-alumni-reactions-experimental-school-history.md

Alumni of Evergreen State College expressed distress over the recent campus unrest, leading to calls for citizens to complain to the Washington State Legislature. Evergreen is noted for its history as an experimental liberal arts school with no traditional grading system, allowing students to define their own degree paths.

Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), washington state legislature, [liberal arts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liberal-arts.md), grading system, montessori

### Electoral College Defense and State Legislature Realities

- **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-14
- **Time:** 43:56–47:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/electoral-college-defense-and-state-legislature-realities.md

The hosts defend the Electoral College, arguing it prevents populous states like California and New York from dominating every election. They point out that Republicans control nearly two-thirds of state legislatures, making a Democratic-led constitutional amendment to abolish the system nearly impossible.

Keywords: [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [state legislatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislatures.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [popular vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/popular-vote.md), constitutional convention

### Bill Moyers' "Farewell America" Open Letter

- **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-14
- **Time:** 2:26:52–2:29:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/bill-moyers-farewell-america-open-letter.md

John C. Dvorak reads from Bill Moyers' dramatic open letter claiming that "America died" on November 8, 2016. The hosts dismiss Moyers as a "knee-jerk Democrat" and point out that the party has lost control of most state legislatures across the country.

Keywords: [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), electoral suicide, [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [state legislatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislatures.md), [open letter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-letter.md)

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