# Teachers on The No Agenda Show Teachers comes up in 70 chapters across 66 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 70 - **Episodes:** 66 - **Discussed:** March 2010 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [Homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [Charter Schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Classroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classroom.md), [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [De-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 70 ### Sir Thinking Dad and Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 5:47:19–5:48:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/sir-thinking-dad-and-schoolhouse-rocked-ministry.md Sir Thinking Dad credits John C. Dvorak's examples of homeschooling and critiques of teachers' unions with inspiring the film and podcast "Schoolhouse Rocked." This led to a ten-year ministry supporting homeschool families. Beverly Lanyo from Bethany Beach, Delaware, also contributes in memory of Dvorak, requesting "Good Karma." Keywords: [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [teachers unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers-unions.md), schoolhouse rocked, [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [delaware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delaware.md) ### Sir Knuckleberry, Christian Walker, and the QWERTY Keyboard Joke - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 4:09:04–4:11:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-knuckleberry-christian-walker-and-the-qwerty-keyboard-joke.md Sir Knuckleberry and Christian Walker offer poetic tributes to Dvorak's legacy as a teacher and storyteller. Walker recalls the long-running joke about Dvorak using a QWERTY keyboard despite his tech expertise. The segment emphasizes carrying on the "torch" of the show. Keywords: sir knuckleberry, christian walker, qwerty keyboard, storyteller, [teacher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teacher.md) ### Colorado Teacher Terminated Over Forced Kissing Skits - **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-18 - **Time:** 1:52:20–1:54:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/colorado-teacher-terminated-over-forced-kissing-skits.md A high school teacher in Colorado was terminated following an investigation into French language skits that required students to kiss one another. Students alleged they were pressured into sexualized activities and penalized with failing grades if they refused to participate in the "Boring Kiss" assignments. Keywords: [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), french class, forced kissing, [student privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-privacy.md), teacher misconduct ### Big Tech Investment in AI Teacher Training - **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-10 - **Time:** 1:08:14–1:11:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/big-tech-investment-in-ai-teacher-training.md Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic have committed $23 million to the American Federation of Teachers to launch an online AI training hub. The initiative aims to integrate AI technology into classrooms, mirroring historical strategies used by Apple and Microsoft to secure lifelong customers through early school adoption. Critics argue this move prioritizes corporate interests over traditional educational standards. Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), american federation of teachers, ai education ### Kylie TikTok Teacher, Conservative Stereotypes - **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-22 - **Time:** 1:51:05–1:54:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/kylie-tiktok-teacher-conservative-stereotypes.md A TikTok creator named Kylie, who identifies as a teacher, is critiqued for a video categorizing conservatives into four groups: notable figures, social misfits, ignorant people, and "stupid" people. She claims those without college degrees are susceptible to propaganda because they lack knowledge of systemic issues like settler colonialism. The hosts mock her "peace and love" sign-off as hypocritical. Keywords: kylie, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [teacher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teacher.md), [ben shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-shapiro.md), [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), settler colonialism, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon, Frequency Illusion, Classroom Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-17 - **Time:** 2:20:38–2:23:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/baader-meinhof-phenomenon-frequency-illusion-classroom-anecdotes.md Jeremy and Laura Brogan share an anecdote about the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, also known as frequency illusion, occurring in a sophomore English classroom. The teacher laughed out loud when the phrase "pell-mell"—a recent No Agenda show title—appeared in a text. The hosts provide a "de-douching" and "double-up karma" for the couple and their children. Keywords: baader-meinhof phenomenon, frequency illusion, [classroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classroom.md), english teacher, pell-mell ### Lockdown Impact on Child Abuse, School Closure Consequences - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 1:26:20–1:28:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/lockdown-impact-on-child-abuse-school-closure-consequences.md Data showed a 35% increase in serious child abuse emergency room visits during lockdowns, attributed to parental stress, unemployment, and alcohol abuse. Critics argued that closing schools removed the primary environment where abuse is detected by outside professionals. The segment characterized school closures as a "heinous misapplication of public policy" that harmed children's nutrition and health screenings. Keywords: [child abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-abuse.md), [emergency rooms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-rooms.md), [school closures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-closures.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [teachers unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers-unions.md) ### Josh Shapiro, School Vouchers, Teachers Unions - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 21:19–22:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/josh-shapiro-school-vouchers-teachers-unions.md The decision to pass over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for the VP slot is attributed to his support for school vouchers, which reportedly alienated powerful teachers' unions. Shapiro's speaking style is compared to Barack Obama's cadence. The analysis suggests that union pressure was a primary factor in the Harris campaign's final selection. Keywords: [josh shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-shapiro.md), [school vouchers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-vouchers.md), [teachers unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers-unions.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) ### Teacher Burnout and the Use of Antidepressants - **Episode:** [1644: Shock Opera](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-23 - **Time:** 59:08–1:01:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera/chapter/teacher-burnout-and-the-use-of-antidepressants.md Reports indicate an increasing number of American teachers are turning to "anti-sad pills" to cope with the stresses of the modern school system. Factors cited include a lack of administrative support, disciplinary challenges, and the pressure of navigating identity politics in the classroom. Authors like Abigail Shrier and Jonathan Haidt have noted that the current educational environment may be over-pathologizing normal stress for both students and staff. Keywords: [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), teacher burnout, [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), school system, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) ### TikTok Teachers, Anti-Sad Pills and Telemedicine - **Episode:** [1642: Million Morons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-17 - **Time:** 1:22:28–1:24:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons/chapter/tiktok-teachers-anti-sad-pills-and-telemedicine.md A trend on TikTok features young teachers discussing their reliance on "anti-sad pills" (antidepressants) to cope with the stress of the profession. The hosts criticize the ease of obtaining these medications through telemedicine services provided by companies like Amazon and Mark Cuban's pharmacy. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [teachers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers.md), [prozac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prozac.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [telemedicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemedicine.md) ### Texas Teacher Resignations and LGBTQ School Politics - **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-19 - **Time:** 1:16:59–1:21:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/texas-teacher-resignations-and-lgbtq-school-politics.md A report from the Grapevine-Colleyville school district in Texas highlights a surge in teacher resignations following new board policies on race and gender identity. The segment features a resigning teacher who claims the community has become hostile toward queer educators. Keywords: grapevine-colleyville, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [teacher shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teacher-shortage.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [book bans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-bans.md) ### Teacher Feedback, Analog Clocks, Education System - **Episode:** [1542: Digital Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-30 - **Time:** 1:34:00–1:37:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia/chapter/teacher-feedback-analog-clocks-education-system.md A public school teacher from Missouri writes in to clarify that analog clocks are still taught in elementary schools, but students lack practice at home. The hosts discuss the general decline in skills like reading clocks and giving change, attributing the issue to the broader education system and the prevalence of digital devices. Keywords: [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [analog clocks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/analog-clocks.md), [teachers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), counting money, [public schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-schools.md) ### Randi Weingarten Student Debt Outrage - **Episode:** [1534: The Chit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-02 - **Time:** 1:14:52–1:16:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit/chapter/randi-weingarten-student-debt-outrage.md Teachers union head Randi Weingarten expressed outrage over the legal challenges to student debt relief, comparing the situation to pandemic-era aid for small and big businesses. Weingarten argues that it is unfair to block relief for students while corporations received government help. The hosts suggest the teachers union has a vested interest in the plan as it supports the university system. Keywords: randi weingarten, [teachers union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers-union.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [ppp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppp.md), [democrat party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrat-party.md) ### Utah School Choice Bill, Teacher Pay Raise, Education Funding - **Episode:** [1525: Mask in a Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-29 - **Time:** 2:46:32–2:49:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle/chapter/utah-school-choice-bill-teacher-pay-raise-education-funding.md The Utah Senate Education Committee passed a bill that provides an $8,000 scholarship for students to attend private schools or be homeschooled, alongside a teacher pay raise. Opponents argue the bill funnels tax dollars away from the public education system, while supporters say it offers necessary options for families. The hosts predict that such bills will lead to a broader exodus from public schools due to concerns over "indoctrination." Keywords: [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [school choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-choice.md), [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [private school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-school.md), teacher pay ### Queensland Teacher Pay Cuts, Vaccine Mandate Penalties - **Episode:** [1480: Internet of Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-27 - **Time:** 44:49–46:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs/chapter/queensland-teacher-pay-cuts-vaccine-mandate-penalties.md Hundreds of unvaccinated teachers in Queensland, Australia, are facing 18-week pay reductions as a penalty for non-compliance with COVID-19 health directions. The Professional Association of Teachers has criticized the move as an extreme financial penalty usually reserved for criminals. Affected educators are considering legal action through the Industrial Relations Commission. Keywords: [queensland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queensland.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [teachers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), industrial relations commission ### Minneapolis Teachers Union, Race-Based Layoff Policy - **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-21 - **Time:** 9:06–12:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/minneapolis-teachers-union-race-based-layoff-policy.md The Minneapolis Teachers Union negotiated a contract that exempts non-white teachers from seniority-based layoffs to remedy past discrimination. Legal experts suggest this policy may violate the 14th Amendment, while personal accounts highlight the psychological and professional toll on "diversity hires" who feel unqualified for their positions. 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The hosts argue that this represents a broader trend of ideological capture in the education system. Keywords: [teachers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers.md), [non-binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-binary.md), [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md) ### Listener Birthdays and Anniversary Stories - **Episode:** [1475: Vaccident](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1475-vaccident.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-07 - **Time:** 1:48:09–1:56:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1475-vaccident/chapter/listener-birthdays-and-anniversary-stories.md John C. Dvorak shares a story about a horse named "Anniversary" while the hosts read a long list of birthday wishes and anniversary notes from the "No Agenda" community. Donations from around the world, including Munich and Texas, are recognized. Keywords: [horse racing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/horse-racing.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [teacher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teacher.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md) ### TikTok Teachers and Classroom Indoctrination - **Episode:** [1475: Vaccident](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1475-vaccident.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-07 - **Time:** 1:56:19–2:00:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1475-vaccident/chapter/tiktok-teachers-and-classroom-indoctrination.md A series of TikTok clips features public school teachers expressing hostility toward parents who question their curriculum. One teacher mocks parents' "feelings" regarding the Big Bang Theory, while another celebrates students "discovering their identity" through pride flags in the classroom. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [teachers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teachers.md), [pride flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-flag.md), [big bang theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-bang-theory.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Body Modification and Gender Ideology - **Episode:** [1475: Vaccident](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1475-vaccident.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-07 - **Time:** 2:00:56–2:04:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1475-vaccident/chapter/body-modification-and-gender-ideology.md The hosts react to a graphic TikTok video involving a non-binary individual discussing "top surgery." 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