# Taxpayers on The No Agenda Show

Taxpayers comes up in 43 chapters across 42 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 43
- **Episodes:** 42
- **Discussed:** February 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Dr. Oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-oz.md), [Fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md), [Police Brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md), [Political Parties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-parties.md), [Ponzi Scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ponzi-scheme.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 43

### Allegations of Financial Gain and Cash Prizes

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 34:23–40:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/allegations-of-financial-gain-and-cash-prizes.md

Senator Josh Hawley accuses Anthony Fauci of using federal employees to solicit over a million dollars in personal cash prizes during the pandemic. The segment includes a confrontation where Senator Bernie Moreno asks Fauci if he knows who wrote the Fifth Amendment, to which Fauci repeatedly declines to answer. The hosts discuss the ethics of public officials receiving royalties and awards while managing a national crisis.

Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), bernie moreno, [josh hawley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-hawley.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), cash prizes, [taxpayer money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-money.md)

### Minnesota Medicaid Fraud, JD Vance Funding Halt

- **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-26
- **Time:** 48:14–52:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/minnesota-medicaid-fraud-jd-vance-funding-halt.md

Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt of certain Medicaid payments to the state of Minnesota due to widespread fraud. The investigation focuses on sham businesses in Minneapolis that allegedly enriched themselves by billing for autism services that were never provided to children. The administration aims to force state accountability in stewardship of federal tax dollars.

Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [medicaid fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid-fraud.md), autism services, [dr. oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-oz.md), [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md)

### Dr. Mehmet Oz, Medicaid Fraud Withholding in Minnesota

- **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-08
- **Time:** 31:33–34:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/dr-mehmet-oz-medicaid-fraud-withholding-in-minnesota.md

Dr. Mehmet Oz, representing CMS and HHS, announced the withholding of $1.3 billion in federal funds from Minnesota, California, and Illinois due to systemic Medicaid fraud. Oz criticized the Walz administration for failing to protect federal taxpayers from "Somali fraud" and insufficient corrective action plans. The federal government plans to audit Medicaid receipts and defer payments for 14 state programs identified as high-risk for abuse.

Keywords: [dr. oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-oz.md), [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), taxpayer funds

### Massachusetts Migrant Shelter Costs, Uber and Amazon Spending

- **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-01
- **Time:** 1:53:29–1:59:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/massachusetts-migrant-shelter-costs-uber-and-amazon-spending.md

A former migrant shelter director in Massachusetts revealed that the state is spending over $100,000 per month on Uber and Lyft rides for residents. Additionally, tens of thousands of dollars in Amazon deliveries for diapers, strollers, and electronics are processed daily at taxpayer expense. Many residents reportedly arrived from Chile and Brazil rather than directly from Haiti, citing Joe Biden's policies as the primary incentive for relocation.

Keywords: [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), migrant shelters, [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [taxpayer funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-funding.md)

### Taxpayer-Funded Gender Reassignment, Prison Policy Dispute

- **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-17
- **Time:** 28:00–30:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/taxpayer-funded-gender-reassignment-prison-policy-dispute.md

A Trump campaign advertisement targeting Kamala Harris's support for taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgeries for prisoners has become a focal point of political debate. Harris responded by stating she would follow the law, claiming that similar medical necessity policies existed during the Trump administration. The Trump campaign denies that any such surgeries occurred during his presidency, labeling the issue a distraction from larger economic concerns.

Keywords: [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [prison system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison-system.md), [taxpayer funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-funding.md), [trump campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-campaign.md), medical necessity

### Border Logistics, Senate Vote on Migrant Flights

- **Episode:** [1646: FLOW](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-28
- **Time:** 1:52:23–1:55:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow/chapter/border-logistics-senate-vote-on-migrant-flights.md

The U.S. Senate defeated an amendment proposed by Senator Bill Hagerty that would have banned the use of taxpayer funds to fly migrants into the interior of the country. Reports from the border suggest the United Nations and International Office of Migration are providing logistical support and "welcome kits" to migrants. Critics argue the system is designed to suppress domestic wages with cheap labor.

Keywords: [border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [bill hagerty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-hagerty.md), charter flights, [taxpayer funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-funding.md)

### Military Funding, NIH Bioweapon Ties

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 1:23:03–1:25:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/military-funding-nih-bioweapon-ties.md

The discussion continues regarding NIH funding, noting that a significant portion of the agency's budget comes from the military. The "Open The Books" investigation found that royalty payments originated from 31 foreign countries, including Russia and Belarus. Concerns are raised about US scientists receiving checks from entities linked to foreign bioweapons research and the lack of transparency regarding these financial ties.

Keywords: [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [military funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-funding.md), [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [bioweapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioweapons.md), [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md)

### Senator John Kennedy on Climate Spending

- **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-04
- **Time:** 2:58:54–3:02:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/senator-john-kennedy-on-climate-spending.md

Senator John Kennedy questioned the Deputy Secretary of Energy regarding a proposed $50 trillion plan to make the U.S. carbon neutral by 2050. Kennedy pressed the official for a specific estimate on how much this spending would actually reduce global temperatures, highlighting the official's inability to provide a mathematical justification for the massive taxpayer investment.

Keywords: [john kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kennedy.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [carbon neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-neutral.md), [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [taxpayer money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-money.md)

### Arizona Border Wall, Peter Doocy, White House Briefing

- **Episode:** [1473: Meth Raging](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1473-meth-raging.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-31
- **Time:** 2:26:36–2:33:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1473-meth-raging/chapter/arizona-border-wall-peter-doocy-white-house-briefing.md

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy questions the Biden administration's decision to fill gaps in the Arizona border wall despite previous promises not to build "another foot." Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre insists the administration is "cleaning up the mess" rather than finishing the wall. The exchange highlights the administration's linguistic gymnastics to avoid admitting that physical barriers are being constructed.

Keywords: [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [peter doocy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-doocy.md), [karine jean-pierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karine-jean-pierre.md), [cbp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbp.md), [taxpayer dollars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-dollars.md)

### Insurance Coverage Disputes for At-Home COVID Tests

- **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-20
- **Time:** 18:18–21:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/insurance-coverage-disputes-for-at-home-covid-tests.md

A debate arises regarding whether private insurance companies or taxpayers are funding the distribution of free at-home COVID-19 tests. While some reports suggest insurance companies must cover eight tests per month per person, the federal website does not require insurance information for the initial four-test rollout. The hosts argue over the accuracy of media reporting on the funding mechanism.

Keywords: [insurance companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-companies.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), daily herald, [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md), test kits

### Moderna Taxpayer Funding, Technology Transfer Pressure

- **Episode:** [1384: Code Red](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-23
- **Time:** 1:17:41–1:21:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red/chapter/moderna-taxpayer-funding-technology-transfer-pressure.md

Dr. Tom Frieden, former FDA official, appeared on PBS to argue that Moderna has a responsibility to share its technology because it was developed with taxpayer funds. The discussion centers on the "scandal" of pharmaceutical companies profiting from public investment while refusing to scale up global production through technology transfers. The hosts note the shift toward viewing these companies as global "insurance" against variants.

Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [taxpayer funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-funding.md), technology transfer, dr. tom frieden

### Cash for Clunkers, Obama Era Auto Subsidy

- **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-22
- **Time:** 11:36–13:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/cash-for-clunkers-obama-era-auto-subsidy.md

The hosts reminisce about the 2009 "Cash for Clunkers" program, characterizing it as a taxpayer-funded scam that destroyed the used car market. They argue the program failed to provide real economic benefit while wasting functional vehicles.

Keywords: [cash for clunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-for-clunkers.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [auto industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auto-industry.md), [taxpayer money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-money.md), [2009](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2009.md)

### Canadian Parliament, Justin Trudeau, Gateway Casinos

- **Episode:** [1286: Rory's Dad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1286-rory-s-dad.md)
- **Published:** 2020-10-15
- **Time:** 3:23:43–3:28:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1286-rory-s-dad/chapter/canadian-parliament-justin-trudeau-gateway-casinos.md

In the Canadian Parliament, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was criticized for a $200 million taxpayer investment in Gateway Casinos, a company with "junk" status. Trudeau responded with "Pence-like" deflections, focusing on Thanksgiving and the pandemic rather than the financial specifics of the casino deal. The opposition accused the government of throwing away money on "casino insiders" while thousands of energy sector workers lose their jobs.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), gateway casinos, [parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parliament.md), [taxpayer money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-money.md)

### Academic Corruption, Charles Lieber and Harvard University

- **Episode:** [1258: Dummy Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-12
- **Time:** 1:58:52–2:03:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo/chapter/academic-corruption-charles-lieber-and-harvard-university.md

Charles Lieber, former chair of Harvard's Chemistry Department, was indicted for concealing his participation in the Thousand Talents program and his ties to the Wuhan Institute of Technology. Lieber allegedly received a $50,000 monthly stipend and $1.5 million to establish a lab in China while receiving U.S. federal grant money. The FBI is currently investigating over a thousand similar cases of attempted technology theft in American academia.

Keywords: [charles lieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-lieber.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), wuhan institute of technology, [grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grants.md), academic espionage, [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md)

### Nancy Pelosi, Impeachment Pens, Montblanc Customization

- **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-23
- **Time:** 1:03:22–1:06:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/nancy-pelosi-impeachment-pens-montblanc-customization.md

Speaker Nancy Pelosi used approximately 30 custom-engraved Montblanc pens to sign the articles of impeachment, which were then distributed as souvenirs. Estimates suggest the pens could cost up to $3,000 each, potentially representing a significant expenditure of taxpayer funds. The pens were reportedly engraved with Pelosi's signature and the date of the impeachment, December 18th.

Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), montblanc, [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), gold pens, [taxpayer money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-money.md)

### 9/11 Compensation Ethics, Saudi Arabia Responsibility

- **Episode:** [1156: Bivotal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1156-bivotal.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-21
- **Time:** 1:48:23–1:51:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1156-bivotal/chapter/9-11-compensation-ethics-saudi-arabia-responsibility.md

The discussion questions the long-term ethics of taxpayer-funded compensation for 9/11 victims' descendants. Suggestions are made that the funds should be recovered from Saudi Arabia, given the nationality of the hijackers. While supporting higher pay for dangerous jobs like firefighting, the hosts express "befuddlement" over the broad scope of the current Victims Fund.

Keywords: [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [compensation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compensation.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md), [first responders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-responders.md)

### Congressional Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Addendum Act

- **Episode:** [1007: Tactical Frustration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1007-tactical-frustration.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-11
- **Time:** 39:57–42:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1007-tactical-frustration/chapter/congressional-sexual-harassment-and-discrimination-addendum-act.md

Representative Jackie Speier led bipartisan legislation to amend the Congressional Accountability Act, requiring members of Congress to pay for sexual harassment settlements personally rather than using taxpayer funds. The bill also aims to eliminate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for accusers and requires claims to be made under oath. While the House passed the measure with near-unanimous support, some critics argue it restricts victims' rights to file external lawsuits.

Keywords: [jackie speier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jackie-speier.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [taxpayer dollars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-dollars.md), [nda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nda.md)

### The Taxpayer Cost of Political Primaries

- **Episode:** [985: Clip Job](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-26
- **Time:** 2:12:07–2:15:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job/chapter/the-taxpayer-cost-of-political-primaries.md

John C. Dvorak argues that political parties, not taxpayers, should pay for primary elections. He notes that it costs between $10 and $17 per voter to run these elections, which are essentially private party business. He claims the current system is a "scam" that benefits the media through advertising revenue while sticking the public with the bill.

Keywords: [primaries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/primaries.md), [elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elections.md), [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md), [south carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-carolina.md), [political parties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-parties.md)

### Congressional Settlement Transparency, Taxpayer Funded Payouts

- **Episode:** [982: Support Squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-16
- **Time:** 7:10–9:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/congressional-settlement-transparency-taxpayer-funded-payouts.md

A new bill aims to eliminate mandatory non-disclosure agreements and secret settlements for members of Congress accused of sexual misconduct. Reports indicate that $16 million in taxpayer funds has been used to settle 260 harassment claims over the last decade.

Keywords: [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), financial settlements, [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [taxpayer money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-money.md), [non-disclosure agreements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-disclosure-agreements.md)

### Mick Mulvaney Defends Defunding Climate Research and CPB

- **Episode:** [913: Toxic Chat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-19
- **Time:** 1:52:47–1:56:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat/chapter/mick-mulvaney-defends-defunding-climate-research-and-cpb.md

White House OMB Director Mick Mulvaney defended the administration's decision to stop spending taxpayer money on climate change research, calling it a "waste of your money." He argued that it is difficult to justify taking money from working-class families in the Midwest to fund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The hosts agree with the sentiment, suggesting that these organizations are "drinking clubs" that can survive without federal assistance.

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