# Textbooks on The No Agenda Show

Textbooks comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to January 2026.

- **Chapters:** 14
- **Episodes:** 14
- **Discussed:** June 2010 – January 2026
- **Related topics:** [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Higher Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md), [Student Loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [2005](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2005.md), [Ados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ados.md), [Berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [Brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [Chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [Chromebooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chromebooks.md), [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md)

## Chapters 1–14 of 14

### Education Crisis, Chromebooks and the Loss of Textbooks

- **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-08
- **Time:** 2:40:01–2:46:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/education-crisis-chromebooks-and-the-loss-of-textbooks.md

Teachers are reporting a total absence of physical textbooks in many high schools, with students relying entirely on Chromebooks and digital PDFs. Critics argue that this shift has decimated attention spans, eliminated essential computer skills like typing and file management, and replaced active thinking with "digital babysitting." There is a growing call to return to computer labs and hands-on learning tools like paper and pencils.

Keywords: [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [chromebooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chromebooks.md), [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md), computer labs, [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md)

### Library Book Removal, Missouri, Textbook Comparison

- **Episode:** [1590: Bold Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-14
- **Time:** 2:55:42–2:58:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action/chapter/library-book-removal-missouri-textbook-comparison.md

A listener report from Grandview, Missouri, reveals that a local library removed all books published before 2005, mirroring the trend observed in Canada. The librarian reportedly stated that classics would only be kept if they were newer editions. The discussion highlights the loss of historical context, such as the ability to compare changes in textbooks over time.

Keywords: [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [library](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/library.md), book removal, [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md), [2005](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2005.md)

### Financial Mechanics of Chinese Grants to U.S. Universities

- **Episode:** [1261: Infodemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-19
- **Time:** 57:23–59:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic/chapter/financial-mechanics-of-chinese-grants-to-u-s-universities.md

The Hanban provides approximately $150,000 in annual grants to host universities, covering operating costs and providing free textbooks. Because the Chinese government pays teacher salaries directly, universities can offer credit-bearing classes at almost no cost while charging students full tuition. This financial arrangement often leads to university presidents receiving lavish treatment during speaking tours in China.

Keywords: hanban, [grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grants.md), [tuition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tuition.md), university presidents, [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md)

### Higher Education Indoctrination and Ados Perspective

- **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-07
- **Time:** 2:36:45–2:40:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/higher-education-indoctrination-and-ados-perspective.md

The hosts discuss the role of universities in ideological indoctrination, citing "Gender Studies" and "Women's Health" courses as examples. They reference a conversation with a producer from the "American Descendants of Slavery" (ADOS) community who noted that family members who attended college were more likely to adopt radical political views. They also point to biased information about Donald Trump appearing in modern textbooks.

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### Media Logic, Peter Strzok and Leak Claims

- **Episode:** [1051: Liberal World Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1051-liberal-world-order.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-16
- **Time:** 1:31:49–1:34:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1051-liberal-world-order/chapter/media-logic-peter-strzok-and-leak-claims.md

A news clip suggests that because Peter Strzok did not leak information about the Russia probe, he had no political bias. The hosts mock this logic as a non-sequitur. This leads to a discussion about a 21-year-old student's communications textbook, which features the history of podcasting but contains inaccuracies, prompting the hosts to question the quality of modern university education.

Keywords: [peter strzok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-strzok.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [russia probe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-probe.md), [communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communications.md), [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md)

### Collegiate Textbook Industry Homework Scam

- **Episode:** [969: Sock Puppet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-01
- **Time:** 2:40:03–2:42:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/collegiate-textbook-industry-homework-scam.md

An anonymous whistleblower from a major textbook publisher describes a "scam" where engineering texts are updated with new numbers in homework problems solely to prevent students from buying used versions. This practice is reportedly discussed openly in publishing offices as a way to capitalize on guaranteed student loan funding.

Keywords: textbook industry, [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [racketeering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racketeering.md)

### College Textbook Costs, Professional Note-Takers, Empathy Tent Fight

- **Episode:** [968: In the Saddle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-28
- **Time:** 2:36:27–2:39:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle/chapter/college-textbook-costs-professional-note-takers-empathy-tent-fight.md

The high cost of college textbooks, often exceeding $150 per book, is criticized as a "rip-off" facilitated by frequent edition changes that prevent the sale of used copies. In Berkeley, a political rally led by Joey Gibson's "Patriot Prayer" group resulted in a physical altercation inside an "Empathy Tent" designed as a safe space. The irony of a fight breaking out in a designated empathy zone is noted as a sign of current societal tensions.

Keywords: [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), patriot prayer, empathy tent, joey gibson

### Flag Etiquette in Textbooks, High School Existentialism, National Anthem

- **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-06
- **Time:** 2:06:53–2:08:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/flag-etiquette-in-textbooks-high-school-existentialism-national-anthem.md

A high school student producer notes that his economics and government textbooks dedicate the first two pages to flag etiquette and the "American's Creed." He describes a classroom discussion on existentialism where a classmate questioned if the government is "good for us," leading the hosts to call for a high school "revolt" against state-led nonsense.

Keywords: flag etiquette, [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md), [economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md), existentialism

### Media Framing of Common Core Opposition

- **Episode:** [567: Marketecture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-21
- **Time:** 2:38:03–2:42:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/media-framing-of-common-core-opposition.md

An Orlando Sentinel article is used as an example of how the media frames Common Core opposition as "commie brainwashing" or "Tea Party" extremism to marginalize legitimate criticism. The segment also highlights James Stewart, a Canadian textbook author who reportedly built a $30 million home from the proceeds of his educational materials.

Keywords: orlando sentinel, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [media framing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-framing.md), james stewart, [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md)

### Penn State Manufacturing Video, Student Loan Scams, Textbook Costs

- **Episode:** [465: Skimp Layer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-29
- **Time:** 28:34–33:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer/chapter/penn-state-manufacturing-video-student-loan-scams-textbook-costs.md

A promotional video from Penn State highlights a high demand for skilled manufacturing professionals, claiming graduates can earn between $40,000 and $75,000 annually. This marketing is scrutinized alongside the rising costs of higher education and the "student loan scam" that burdens young adults with debt for vocational training. Additionally, the textbook industry is criticized for frequent edition updates that prevent students from buying used books, with some communications textbooks costing as much as $240.

Keywords: [penn state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/penn-state.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md), [higher education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md)

### Brainwashing Techniques, Turnaround Schools

- **Episode:** [328: Pounding the Pavement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement.md)
- **Published:** 2011-08-07
- **Time:** 1:26:33–1:29:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/328-pounding-the-pavement/chapter/brainwashing-techniques-turnaround-schools.md

The "turnaround schools" movement and Damon Lopez's methods are compared to 1970s sensitivity training like EST and certain Scientology practices. The hosts discuss the potential for these programs to "dumb down" American children through psychological manipulation in the classroom.

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### Kay Hymowitz, Feminization of Education

- **Episode:** [288: George W. Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/288-george-w-obama.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-20
- **Time:** 1:44:58–1:49:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/288-george-w-obama/chapter/kay-hymowitz-feminization-of-education.md

Author Kay Hymowitz discusses the "emasculation" of American males and the feminization of the education system. She argues that progressive education, which discourages competition and removes "adventure" books from curricula, puts boys at a disadvantage. Hymowitz notes that modern history textbooks often present the settling of the United States as an almost entirely female-led endeavor.

Keywords: kay hymowitz, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [gender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender.md), [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md), [competition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/competition.md)

### Saudi-Funded Schools, Extremist Textbooks in Virginia

- **Episode:** [258: Persistent Jet Contrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-05
- **Time:** 54:51–56:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails/chapter/saudi-funded-schools-extremist-textbooks-in-virginia.md

A Saudi-funded school in Fairfax, Virginia, is reported to be using textbooks that contain extremist rhetoric against Jews and Christians. The curriculum allegedly includes maps that omit Israel and passages encouraging violence against non-Muslims.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), fairfax, [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md)

### Chemtrails in Educational Textbooks and UK History

- **Episode:** [212: Billion Dollar Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-27
- **Time:** 1:12:06–1:16:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/chemtrails-in-educational-textbooks-and-uk-history.md

The hosts debate the reality of chemtrails, citing a science textbook that suggests adding particles to the atmosphere to combat global warming. They also reference historical biological warfare trials conducted by the UK government over East Anglia.

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