# Steve King on The No Agenda Show

Steve King comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2017 to January 2019.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** January 2017 – January 2019
- **Related topics:** [Iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), [Racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Corporate America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-america.md), [Crooked Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md), [David Hogg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-hogg.md), [Des Moines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/des-moines.md), [Don Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [Geert Wilders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geert-wilders.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Steve King, Racism Allegations, Immigration Comments

- **Episode:** [1104: People's Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-20
- **Time:** 1:25:18–1:29:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote/chapter/steve-king-racism-allegations-immigration-comments.md

Representative Steve King of Iowa faces intense scrutiny for past comments regarding Western civilization and immigration. Critics point to his 2013 remarks comparing some young immigrants to drug smugglers with "calves the size of cantaloupes." King's legislative history, including bills to make English the official language, is being re-examined through a lens of white nationalism.

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### Steve King Under Attack for Racial Comments

- **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-15
- **Time:** 1:32:50–1:34:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/steve-king-under-attack-for-racial-comments.md

Iowa Congressman Steve King faces intense criticism from both parties after a New York Times interview in which he questioned how terms like "white nationalist" and "white supremacist" became offensive. King defends himself on the House floor, claiming he is an "American Nationalist." The hosts note that he already faces primary challengers for his seat.

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### NewsGuard Ratings on Steve King Search Results

- **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-15
- **Time:** 1:34:14–1:40:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/newsguard-ratings-on-steve-king-search-results.md

While searching for news on Steve King, the hosts observe how NewsGuard icons appear next to Google search results. They find that the "Palmer Report" is flagged with a red warning, while "Crooked Media" remains unrated. They argue the system is designed to steer users toward mainstream sources and away from independent commentary.

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### Steve King, Des Moines Ambush, Corporate Funding

- **Episode:** [1083: The Zoomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-05
- **Time:** 24:55–28:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers/chapter/steve-king-des-moines-ambush-corporate-funding.md

Iowa Congressman Steve King clashed with a student in Des Moines who attempted to link King's ideology to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, Robert Bowers. Following reports of King meeting with a far-right group in Austria, major corporate sponsors including Intel and Land O'Lakes announced they would no longer fund his campaign. The hosts analyze the media's focus on King as an attempt to flip a traditionally Republican district.

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### Steve King, White Supremacy, Corporate Funding

- **Episode:** [1082: Otherize](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1082-otherize.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-01
- **Time:** 2:05:57–2:07:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1082-otherize/chapter/steve-king-white-supremacy-corporate-funding.md

Iowa Congressman Steve King is facing backlash and the loss of corporate sponsors like Land O'Lakes and Intel following his endorsement of far-right figures. King recently met with a nationalist group in Austria and has been vocal in his support for Dutch politician Geert Wilders. Despite the controversy, King remains in a tight re-election race in a district that Donald Trump won by a large margin in 2016.

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### David Hogg CNN Interview, Corporate America, and Political Grooming

- **Episode:** [1021: Sun Burps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1021-sun-burps.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-01
- **Time:** 1:18:24–1:28:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1021-sun-burps/chapter/david-hogg-cnn-interview-corporate-america-and-political-grooming.md

A clip from CNN features David Hogg discussing the Laura Ingraham apology and his appreciation for "corporate America" standing with his movement. The hosts criticize Hogg's rhetoric, suggesting he is being groomed for a political career and noting the irony of a youth activist praising corporate power. The segment also includes a clip of John Heilemann praising Hogg's "fearlessness" compared to Republican politicians.

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### Steve King and Don Lemon Debate Arpaio Pardon

- **Episode:** [959: Stay Safe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-27
- **Time:** 1:36:50–1:41:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/959-stay-safe/chapter/steve-king-and-don-lemon-debate-arpaio-pardon.md

Representative Steve King defended the pardon of Joe Arpaio during a heated exchange with Don Lemon, arguing that the conviction was based on "judge-made law" rather than a specific statute. Lemon countered by citing CNN's legal experts who claimed the pardon undermines the rule of law. The debate highlighted the divide between those who see Arpaio as a victim of political persecution and those who view him as a lawbreaker who defied the judiciary.

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### Robert Mueller Investigation and the Podesta Group

- **Episode:** [946: High Falutin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-13
- **Time:** 1:17:47–1:21:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin/chapter/robert-mueller-investigation-and-the-podesta-group.md

The appointment of lawyers with backgrounds in international money laundering to Robert Mueller's team suggests the investigation will look deeply into financial ties. Critics suggest this could lead to the discovery of Russian business interests held by John Podesta. Congressman Steve King expresses concern that the investigation itself may be a form of collusion among political allies like James Comey and Robert Mueller.

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### Congressman Steve King on Illegal Voting Extrapolations

- **Episode:** [898: Chain of Lies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-26
- **Time:** 58:28–1:01:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies/chapter/congressman-steve-king-on-illegal-voting-extrapolations.md

Congressman Steve King discussed the possibility of three million illegal votes being cast in the 2016 election, citing sample data from counties in Virginia. King performed his own extrapolation to reach a figure of 2.4 million, suggesting that "motor voter" laws provide a gateway for non-citizens to register and vote. The hosts compare his use of extrapolations to the methodology used in global warming science.

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