# Ted Kennedy on The No Agenda Show Ted Kennedy comes up in 15 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to April 2018. - **Chapters:** 15 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** September 2008 – April 2018 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Chappaquiddick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chappaquiddick.md), [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Health Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Jimmy Carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [2012 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012-election.md), [Affordable Care Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [Anecdotes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anecdotes.md) ## Chapters 1–15 of 15 ### Chappaquiddick Movie, Historical Smoking Disclaimer - **Episode:** [1023: Warm Hand-Off](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-08 - **Time:** 2:10:38–2:13:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off/chapter/chappaquiddick-movie-historical-smoking-disclaimer.md The upcoming film "Chappaquiddick," detailing the Ted Kennedy scandal, includes a unique "historical smoking" disclaimer in its rating. This is noted as part of a broader trend of strict regulations regarding the depiction of drinking and smoking in modern media. The film is rated PG-13 for its thematic material and disturbing images. Keywords: [chappaquiddick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chappaquiddick.md), [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [movie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movie.md), historical smoking, disclaimer, pg-13 ### High School USA, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Kennedy - **Episode:** [822: The Great Clip Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-05 - **Time:** 2:19:58–2:23:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show/chapter/high-school-usa-nancy-pelosi-ted-kennedy.md The hosts review a clip from the show "High School USA" involving an Amish sex change plotline. They then play a C-SPAN clip of Nancy Pelosi claiming that the late Senator Ted Kennedy helped pass the healthcare bill from heaven. The hosts mock Pelosi's "unbelievable" rhetoric and the Democratic Party's reliance on her leadership. Keywords: [high school usa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school-usa.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ### Congressional Kiss-Assing, Benghazi Hearing Conduct - **Episode:** [481: Intelligence Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-24 - **Time:** 1:13:10–1:16:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product/chapter/congressional-kiss-assing-benghazi-hearing-conduct.md Members of Congress, including Joe Kennedy and Ted Deutch, are criticized for using the Benghazi hearings to praise Hillary Clinton's career rather than asking substantive questions about the attack. The hosts mock the "exemplary career" rhetoric used by the representatives. Keywords: [joe kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-kennedy.md), [ted deutch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-deutch.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [public service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-service.md) ### Affordable Care Act, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Kennedy Heaven Claim - **Episode:** [422: Chaff Hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/422-chaff-hat.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-01 - **Time:** 27:23–30:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/422-chaff-hat/chapter/affordable-care-act-nancy-pelosi-ted-kennedy-heaven-claim.md Nancy Pelosi is heard in a C-SPAN clip claiming that the late Senator Ted Kennedy helped pass the healthcare bill from heaven. The discussion also touches on the rising costs of health insurance premiums for families, which often exceed $1,000 per month despite the "affordable" branding of the legislation. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md) ### John Boehner, Education Reform, Media Faux Pas - **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-30 - **Time:** 1:34:01–1:36:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/john-boehner-education-reform-media-faux-pas.md A clip from MSNBC features a debate over the reauthorization of "No Child Left Behind," with one guest criticizing the law for focusing solely on testing. The host is mocked for a "dickish" move in jumping on a guest who accidentally called John Boehner "John Baker." Keywords: [john boehner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-boehner.md), [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [no child left behind](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-child-left-behind.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Historical Primary Challenges, Hillary Clinton's Political Strategy - **Episode:** [235: Disaster Capitalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/235-disaster-capitalist.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-16 - **Time:** 1:01:29–1:04:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/235-disaster-capitalist/chapter/historical-primary-challenges-hillary-clinton-s-political-strategy.md Dick Morris compares a potential Clinton challenge to Bobby Kennedy's 1968 run against Lyndon Johnson. The hosts argue that Clinton's move to the State Department was a strategic play to avoid a Senate voting record that could be dissected, contrasting her position with that of Mitt Romney. Keywords: [bobby kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bobby-kennedy.md), [lyndon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyndon-johnson.md), [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [dick morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-morris.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md) ### Ted Kennedy FBI Files, Health Insurance Fast Food Investments - **Episode:** [192: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/192-smoke-gets-in-your-eyes.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-18 - **Time:** 1:55:38–1:57:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/192-smoke-gets-in-your-eyes/chapter/ted-kennedy-fbi-files-health-insurance-fast-food-investments.md The FBI is allowing the Kennedy family to review and object to the release of Ted Kennedy's secret files before they are made public. In other news, it has been revealed that several major health insurance companies are heavily invested in fast-food chains. This is viewed as a conflict of interest, as the companies profit from the very industries that contribute to poor health outcomes. Keywords: [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [fast food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-food.md), [chappaquiddick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chappaquiddick.md) ### Good Morning America 2009 In Memoriam Quiz - **Episode:** [161: Obama vs CIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/161-obama-vs-cia.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-31 - **Time:** 1:26–6:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/161-obama-vs-cia/chapter/good-morning-america-2009-in-memoriam-quiz.md A quiz based on a Good Morning America segment hosted by Diane Sawyer reviews notable deaths from 2009. The list includes Walter Cronkite, Ted Kennedy, Farrah Fawcett, Patrick Swayze, and Ed McMahon. Michael Jackson is noted as having received a separate special tribute rather than being on the primary list of seven names. Keywords: [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [walter cronkite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walter-cronkite.md), [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), farrah fawcett ### Ted Kennedy's Posthumous Letter and the "Mass Vibe" of Politics - **Episode:** [129: Unionize Everything](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/129-unionize-everything.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-10 - **Time:** 33:50–37:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/129-unionize-everything/chapter/ted-kennedy-s-posthumous-letter-and-the-mass-vibe-of-politics.md The inclusion of a posthumous letter from Ted Kennedy in the presidential speech is dismissed as a staged emotional anecdote. This leads to a broader philosophical critique of a "mass vibe" in American culture that promises universal care and harmony, which the hosts argue is an unrealistic rejection of the natural "winners and losers" in life. Keywords: [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [chappaquiddick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chappaquiddick.md), [atlas shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md), [social engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md), [personal responsibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-responsibility.md), [anecdotes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anecdotes.md) ### Ted Kennedy Funeral, Massachusetts Senate Seat Succession - **Episode:** [126: Sell Your Kidney!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/126-sell-your-kidney.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-30 - **Time:** 4:51–9:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/126-sell-your-kidney/chapter/ted-kennedy-funeral-massachusetts-senate-seat-succession.md The passing of Senator Ted Kennedy prompts a discussion regarding media coverage of flag-draped coffins and his burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Potential successors for the Massachusetts Senate seat are analyzed, including Michael Dukakis and Carolyn Kennedy. The hosts recall Dukakis's failed presidential run and the infamous tank photograph that damaged his public image. Keywords: [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [michael dukakis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dukakis.md), carolyn kennedy, [arlington cemetery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arlington-cemetery.md) ### Ted Kennedy Death, Economic Deficit News and Media Distraction - **Episode:** [125: Breaking News: Ted Kennedy Is Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/125-breaking-news-ted-kennedy-is-dead.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-27 - **Time:** 6:50–8:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/125-breaking-news-ted-kennedy-is-dead/chapter/ted-kennedy-death-economic-deficit-news-and-media-distraction.md The death of Senator Ted Kennedy is dominating U.S. media coverage, specifically on networks like CBS. This saturation of coverage coincides with the release of reports indicating the U.S. national deficit will rise by two trillion dollars more than previously expected. Claims are made that the timing of the funeral news serves to bury negative economic data regarding unemployment and the costs of proposed healthcare reform. Keywords: [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [national deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-deficit.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [healthcare reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-reform.md) ### Nancy Pelosi Saint Joke, Political Satire - **Episode:** [86: Fat Chicks from Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-05 - **Time:** 1:04:50–1:07:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto/chapter/nancy-pelosi-saint-joke-political-satire.md A long-form joke submitted by a listener depicts House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attempting to be declared a "saint" by a Catholic Cardinal. The punchline suggests that while she has many flaws, she appears saintly only when compared to other prominent Democratic senators like Ted Kennedy and John Kerry. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [catholic church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholic-church.md), [political humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-humor.md), [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md) ### Caroline Kennedy Senate Bid Withdrawal, Ted Kennedy Health - **Episode:** [67: Kennedy and the Body Count](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-24 - **Time:** 37:48–40:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count/chapter/caroline-kennedy-senate-bid-withdrawal-ted-kennedy-health.md Caroline Kennedy's sudden withdrawal from consideration for a New York Senate seat is discussed in the context of Ted Kennedy's health emergency during the inauguration. The hosts speculate on the internal family dynamics and the "pleasant quality" of Caroline Kennedy despite her exit from the political spotlight. Keywords: [caroline kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caroline-kennedy.md), [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [inauguration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inauguration.md) ### Kennedy Family Legacy, Hillary Clinton Secretary of State - **Episode:** [67: Kennedy and the Body Count](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-24 - **Time:** 44:02–46:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count/chapter/kennedy-family-legacy-hillary-clinton-secretary-of-state.md The transition of the Kennedy legacy is explored as Ted Kennedy's career nears its end. Additionally, the hosts discuss the strategic move of appointing Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State to remove her as a potential political threat in the Senate. Keywords: [ted kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kennedy.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [secretary of state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secretary-of-state.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md) ### Hillary Clinton and the 2012 Election Strategy - **Episode:** [46: Israel to Bomb Iran Nothing to See Here Folks Just Shooting Moose...](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/46-israel-to-bomb-iran-nothing-to-see-here-folks-just-shooting-moose.md) - **Published:** 2008-09-06 - **Time:** 1:02:19–1:04:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/46-israel-to-bomb-iran-nothing-to-see-here-folks-just-shooting-moose/chapter/hillary-clinton-and-the-2012-election-strategy.md Political analysts suggest Hillary Clinton may have a strategic interest in Barack Obama losing the 2008 election so she can run again in 2012. 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