# Tax Day on The No Agenda Show

Tax Day comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to July 2020.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – July 2020
- **Related topics:** [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Tax Returns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-returns.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Anarchy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anarchy.md), [Armada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armada.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Boston Bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-bombing.md), [Canada Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada-day.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Nixie Tube Clocks and Global Donor Appreciation

- **Episode:** [1261: Infodemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-19
- **Time:** 2:52:56–3:01:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic/chapter/nixie-tube-clocks-and-global-donor-appreciation.md

A discussion on the fragility and scarcity of Nixie tubes followed a donor's note about a broken clock. The show then acknowledged a diverse group of international donors from Amsterdam, Australia, and Canada. Contributions included percentages of tax returns and "three-month-iversary" gifts from listeners who have introduced their partners to the "No Agenda" community.

Keywords: nixie tubes, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [tax returns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-returns.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [canada day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada-day.md)

### Tax Weekend Donations, No Agenda Meetups

- **Episode:** [1129: Banging My Gravel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1129-banging-my-gravel.md)
- **Published:** 2019-04-15
- **Time:** 2:14:34–2:18:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1129-banging-my-gravel/chapter/tax-weekend-donations-no-agenda-meetups.md

A final round of donations is acknowledged during the busy tax and Easter weekend. New producer Christina Gander is "de-douched" with her first donation. Upcoming No Agenda meetups are announced for Atlanta, Portland, Zurich, Seattle, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh, encouraging listener networking.

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### IRS System Failure, Legacy Infrastructure, Budget Cuts

- **Episode:** [1027: Folding Pre-school](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-22
- **Time:** 1:49:00–1:54:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school/chapter/irs-system-failure-legacy-infrastructure-budget-cuts.md

A major hardware failure at the IRS on Tax Day prevented millions of Americans from filing electronically. While officials blamed aging infrastructure and congressional budget cuts, the hosts argue the failure is a result of poor management and reliance on expensive contractors like Oracle and IBM.

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### Value for Value Donations and Tax Day Executive Producers

- **Episode:** [1025: Blotto in Biloxi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-15
- **Time:** 1:05:55–1:11:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi/chapter/value-for-value-donations-and-tax-day-executive-producers.md

The hosts acknowledge high-value donors and executive producers for the episode. They discuss the "Value for Value" model and the impact of Tax Day on recent donation levels. Several producers are recognized for their contributions of $50 or more, and the upcoming Thursday show is announced.

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### Tax Day Protests and Global Military Tensions

- **Episode:** [921: Bagels & Bins](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-16
- **Time:** 15:47–17:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins/chapter/tax-day-protests-and-global-military-tensions.md

Protesters gathered on Tax Day to demand the release of President Trump's tax returns. The hosts compare these modern protests to 1970s anarchy movements in Amsterdam, finding the current focus on tax returns trivial compared to escalating tensions with North Korea. A U.S. naval armada is reportedly heading toward the Korean Peninsula as saber-rattling increases.

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### Tax Day News Cycles, John Kerry Protester Response

- **Episode:** [703: Lowjistiks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/703-lowjistiks.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-12
- **Time:** 43:41–46:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/703-lowjistiks/chapter/tax-day-news-cycles-john-kerry-protester-response.md

The hosts discuss the tendency for major news events to occur around April 15th (Tax Day), citing the Boston Marathon bombing as a past example. During a recent testimony, Secretary of State John Kerry responded directly to a Code Pink protester, which is described as a "rookie mistake." Kerry used the opportunity to pivot to a narrative about beheaded journalists and "freedom fighters" in Jordan.

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### Melissa Harris-Perry, State Childcare and Obama's Tax Returns

- **Episode:** [504: Twelve Fourteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/504-twelve-fourteen.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-14
- **Time:** 51:27–53:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/504-twelve-fourteen/chapter/melissa-harris-perry-state-childcare-and-obama-s-tax-returns.md

MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry is criticized for a promo suggesting children belong to the community or the state. Meanwhile, on Tax Day, President Obama released his returns showing a 2012 income of $608,611, a 20% decrease due to slowing book sales. The President and Michelle Obama paid an effective tax rate of 18.4% and donated to 33 different charities.

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### No Agenda Episode 191, Tax Day and Sir Jeff Smith

- **Episode:** [191: Bully for You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/191-bully-for-you.md)
- **Published:** 2010-04-15
- **Time:** 0:01–2:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/191-bully-for-you/chapter/no-agenda-episode-191-tax-day-and-sir-jeff-smith.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 191 of No Agenda on April 15, 2010, noting the significance of Tax Day. They play a jingle by Sir Jeff Smith, praising his professional production quality and his dedication to supporting the show despite his talent. The hosts remind listeners of the show's value-for-value model on this taxing day.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [tax day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-day.md), [sir jeff smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-jeff-smith.md), episode 191, [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md)

### Donation Requests, Tax Refunds, and the Power of Three

- **Episode:** [173: Zug Haiti Connection?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/173-zug-haiti-connection.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-11
- **Time:** 47:34–51:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/173-zug-haiti-connection/chapter/donation-requests-tax-refunds-and-the-power-of-three.md

The hosts solicit donations, suggesting listeners contribute a portion of their federal tax refund checks. The "Value-for-Value" model is emphasized, with a request for "cash" rather than physical goods. Mention is made of the "magic number three" and the spiritual significance of repeating numbers in donation amounts, such as $66.66.

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