# Subsidies on The No Agenda Show Subsidies comes up in 78 chapters across 77 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 78 - **Episodes:** 77 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [Tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Electric Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 78 ### ID Requirements for City-Run Grocery Stores - **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-06 - **Time:** 1:27:26–1:30:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/id-requirements-for-city-run-grocery-stores.md Zohran Mamdani appeared on Joy Reid's show to clarify that his proposed city-run grocery stores would offer a 30% discount on essential goods rather than being entirely free. There is conflicting information regarding whether ID cards would be required to access these discounts. The hosts argue that such subsidies will ultimately harm local bodegas and create more food deserts. Keywords: [zohran mamdani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zohran-mamdani.md), [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [id cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/id-cards.md), grocery subsidy, bodega, [food prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-prices.md) ### CES Flying Car Skepticism and Battery Limitations - **Episode:** [1835: Greenland Gambit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-18 - **Time:** 2:23:29–2:26:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit/chapter/ces-flying-car-skepticism-and-battery-limitations.md Reports from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) regarding the "Blackbird" flying car by CycloTek are met with skepticism due to performance limitations. The vehicle's 49 mph top speed and 20-minute battery life are cited as evidence that flying cars remain "useless toys" without significant breakthroughs in power-to-weight ratios. The hosts argue that electric flight is currently sustained only by government subsidies rather than practical utility. Keywords: [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), cyclotek, [flying cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flying-cars.md), [batteries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/batteries.md), rick the cyberguy, [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md) ### Iranian Economic Crisis, Hyperinflation and Rial Collapse - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 1:38:31–1:43:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/iranian-economic-crisis-hyperinflation-and-rial-collapse.md Iran is facing its worst economic crisis in years, with the rial losing 60% of its value against the dollar and inflation rates exceeding 40%. The government attempted to pacify the population by depositing direct subsidies into bank accounts, but the move has failed to curb rising prices for essential goods like cooking oil. Protests in Tehran's Grand Bazaar have shifted from economic grievances to calls for the total removal of the regime. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), rial, [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), kian habibian ### Affordable Care Act Subsidies and Small Business Impact - **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-02 - **Time:** 1:46:49–1:49:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/affordable-care-act-subsidies-and-small-business-impact.md Enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are set to expire, affecting 24 million people including farmers and small business owners. The hosts argue that the "Obamacare" system is designed to benefit bankers and insurance companies rather than patients, jacking up rates to satisfy Wall Street. They suggest that the system's complexity is intended to drive independent healthcare providers out of business. Keywords: [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [open enrollment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-enrollment.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md) ### Politico Government Subscriptions, Jesse Watters Fox News Analysis - **Episode:** [1736: The Blurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-06 - **Time:** 18:46–22:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt/chapter/politico-government-subscriptions-jesse-watters-fox-news-analysis.md Politico is revealed to have received millions in government funding through thousands of subsidized subscriptions, raising questions about media independence. Jesse Watters of Fox News provided a series of reports detailing federal waste and the "slush fund" nature of foreign aid. The discussion suggests that many digital media operations are not self-sustainable without hidden government or billionaire support. Keywords: [politico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politico.md), [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [government funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-funding.md), [media subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-subsidies.md) ### Electric Vehicle Subsidies, Chinese Batteries and BYD - **Episode:** [1664: Friendshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-30 - **Time:** 1:54:39–1:59:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring/chapter/electric-vehicle-subsidies-chinese-batteries-and-byd.md The debate over electric vehicles intensifies as Donald Trump criticizes the Biden administration's push for 56% EV market share by 2032. While Biden promotes "made in America" EVs, critics point out that China, led by companies like BYD, currently dominates battery technology and cheap EV manufacturing. The discussion covers the challenges of EV adoption, including high costs and the lack of a robust charging network. Keywords: [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), ev subsidies, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [byd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/byd.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [battery technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-technology.md) ### Government Subsidies, Fake Meat Market Strategy - **Episode:** [1657: Trash Can Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-05 - **Time:** 50:38–55:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man/chapter/government-subsidies-fake-meat-market-strategy.md Proponents of lab-grown meat argue that scaling technology will eventually lower costs, similar to the trajectory of electric vehicles. Critics predict the government will eventually offer subsidies to make synthetic meat cheaper than traditional ranching, mirroring the $5,000 tax credits used to incentivize EV adoption. Keywords: [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [lab-grown meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-meat.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md) ### Natural Gas Ethanol and European Civil War Forecast - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 1:20:54–1:24:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/natural-gas-ethanol-and-european-civil-war-forecast.md The hosts discuss Celanese Corporation's technology for producing ethanol from natural gas, which they predict will disrupt the corn subsidy lobby. They also enter a prediction for a "European Civil War" in 2020, following a series of global economic collapses. Keywords: celanese, [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [ethanol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethanol.md), corn subsidies, [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md) ### German Farmer Protests and European Trucker Strikes - **Episode:** [1624: Bub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-11 - **Time:** 1:21:41–1:25:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1624-bub/chapter/german-farmer-protests-and-european-trucker-strikes.md Farmers across Germany have launched a week-long strike to protest the government's plan to cut agricultural fuel subsidies. The demonstrations have expanded to include truckers and workers from other sectors, with support coming from Dutch, Hungarian, and Polish farmers. Eva Vlaardingerbroek reported from the protests, stating that the movement is a reaction to politicians who are disconnected from the working class. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [farmers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farmers.md), [strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strike.md), [eva vlaardingerbroek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eva-vlaardingerbroek.md), [berlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md) ### Kamala Harris at COP28, US Methane Emissions - **Episode:** [1613: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-03 - **Time:** 21:15–24:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools/chapter/kamala-harris-at-cop28-us-methane-emissions.md Vice President Kamala Harris pledges $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund and outlines plans to reduce U.S. methane emissions. The discussion critiques the administration's stance on oil depletion allowances and the potential impact of these policies on domestic energy prices. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [green climate fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-climate-fund.md), [methane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/methane.md), [biden administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md), oil subsidies, [gasoline prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline-prices.md) ### USS Liberty and Hydrogen Hub Subsidies - **Episode:** [1599: Drop the Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-15 - **Time:** 2:43:08–2:44:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op/chapter/uss-liberty-and-hydrogen-hub-subsidies.md The hosts briefly mention the historical USS Liberty incident in the context of current naval deployments. They then pivot to a news report about the Biden administration announcing $7 billion in funding for seven regional "clean hydrogen hubs." The hosts characterize the hydrogen initiative as a massive green energy scam. Keywords: [uss liberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-liberty.md), hydrogen hub, [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md) ### Extinction Rebellion and Dutch Fossil Fuel Subsidies - **Episode:** [1598: Guardrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-12 - **Time:** 2:33:46–2:36:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails/chapter/extinction-rebellion-and-dutch-fossil-fuel-subsidies.md Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion are celebrating a motion in the Dutch Parliament to phase out fossil fuel subsidies following a month of protests. Adam Curry, drawing on his knowledge of the Netherlands, dismisses the "win" as "cow crap," noting that the current cabinet has fallen and cannot pass new laws until after the November elections. Keywords: [extinction rebellion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extinction-rebellion.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [climate activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-activism.md) ### AI Regulation, China Competition, Industry Subsidies - **Episode:** [1590: Bold Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-14 - **Time:** 50:10–53:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action/chapter/ai-regulation-china-competition-industry-subsidies.md The push for AI regulation is interpreted as a mechanism for established tech companies to secure government subsidies and protect their market share against Chinese competition. Lawmakers expressed concern that strict U.S. regulations could allow China to gain a competitive advantage. The "unanimous" call for regulation by CEOs is viewed as a request for a "referee" that favors domestic incumbents. Keywords: [ai regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-regulation.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [tech industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-industry.md) ### Australian Renewable Energy Act, Wind Turbine Subsidy Critique - **Episode:** [1582: Balconazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-17 - **Time:** 1:29:57–1:35:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi/chapter/australian-renewable-energy-act-wind-turbine-subsidy-critique.md A former Australian policy advisor claims that the Renewable Energy Act of 2002 created a massive subsidy environment where wind companies receive up to $900,000 per turbine annually. The segment alleges that turbines often draw power from the coal-fired grid to remain spinning and that their intermittent nature makes them unreliable. The discussion suggests these subsidies are driving up consumer power bills while providing little functional benefit. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), renewable energy act, [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [coal power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-power.md), [electricity grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electricity-grid.md) ### Lindsey Nolacek on Small Business Closure and Government Overreach - **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-11 - **Time:** 2:21:47–2:24:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/lindsey-nolacek-on-small-business-closure-and-government-overreach.md Lindsey Nolacek of Nolacek Meats explains why her fourth-generation family business is closing, citing a "pay-to-play" system that favors large corporations and specific grant-seeking niches. She critiques the lack of return on investment for taxes and fees, ultimately deciding to "remove herself from the game" to regain a sense of control. Keywords: nolacek meats, [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md), [grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grants.md), minority-owned, [government subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-subsidies.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Geopolitical Strategy to Weaken the European Union - **Episode:** [1524: Climatarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-26 - **Time:** 2:34:25–2:39:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian/chapter/geopolitical-strategy-to-weaken-the-european-union.md The hosts propose a theory that the prolonged conflict in Ukraine serves to weaken the European Union's economy, particularly Germany's industrial base. They discuss EU complaints regarding U.S. green energy subsidies and suggest the ultimate goal may be a new "Marshall Plan" that increases American dominance over a fractured Europe. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [marshall plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marshall-plan.md) ### Ursula von der Leyen, Green Deal Industrial Plan - **Episode:** [1522: Boiling Ocean](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-19 - **Time:** 9:12–13:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1522-boiling-ocean/chapter/ursula-von-der-leyen-green-deal-industrial-plan.md European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the "Green Deal Industrial Plan" at Davos, focusing on net-zero technology like heat pumps and wind energy. She expressed frustration with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that American subsidies create an unfair playing field for European companies. Von der Leyen also criticized China for providing hidden subsidies to its own green tech industries while restricting market access. Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [green deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-deal.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [inflation reduction act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation-reduction-act.md) ### Dutch Hydrogen Scam, Rob Jetten, Windmill Subsidies - **Episode:** [1511: SEERS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-11 - **Time:** 1:59:33–2:04:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers/chapter/dutch-hydrogen-scam-rob-jetten-windmill-subsidies.md Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten is aggressively promoting the development of a hydrogen market in the Netherlands. The hosts compare this to previous windmill subsidy programs, which they claim primarily benefited politicians and captains of industry through private LLCs. They argue that the "green" transition is a financial scam designed to capture government subsidies. Keywords: [rob jetten](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-jetten.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), hydrogen market, [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [windmills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windmills.md) ### European Union Tensions Over U.S. Electric Vehicle Subsidies - **Episode:** [1507: Leaky Labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1507-leaky-labs.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-27 - **Time:** 1:05:06–1:08:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1507-leaky-labs/chapter/european-union-tensions-over-u-s-electric-vehicle-subsidies.md The European Union is expressing growing frustration with U.S. trade policies that favor American-made electric vehicles through exclusive subsidies. This tension comes as European businesses consider relocating to the U.S. to take advantage of green energy incentives. The discussion of European automotive history includes nostalgic references to the Lada and the East German Trabant. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [trade war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-war.md), [lada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lada.md), trabant ### Nationalization of European Energy Markets - **Episode:** [1483: Jacked Up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-04 - **Time:** 1:02:31–1:05:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe/chapter/nationalization-of-european-energy-markets.md The structure of the Dutch energy market, which relies on monthly advances and fixed-rate contracts, is under significant strain due to skyrocketing prices. 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