# Thomas Jefferson on The No Agenda Show

Thomas Jefferson comes up in 29 chapters across 28 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 29
- **Episodes:** 28
- **Discussed:** October 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [George Washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [Slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [History](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md), [Abraham Lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Confederate Monuments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confederate-monuments.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Pete Buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [Statues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statues.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 29

### Amsterdam Broadcast, Dutch Socialist Family Reunion

- **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-05
- **Time:** 2:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/amsterdam-broadcast-dutch-socialist-family-reunion.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast from Museum Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Curry describes a family reunion where his nephews identify as socialists, leading to a debate about the state of the country and the cultural differences regarding sports. The discussion touches on the "hydration breaks" in soccer and the American presence in the game.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), museum square, [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md)

### Thomas Jefferson, Georgia Electors and the 1800 Election

- **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 2:34:09–2:36:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/thomas-jefferson-georgia-electors-and-the-1800-election.md

In the 1800 election, Vice President Thomas Jefferson faced a similar situation regarding contested electors from Georgia. Despite the certificates not conforming to constitutional requirements, Jefferson unilaterally declared them valid to ensure he would not face a five-person runoff in the House. This historical example is used to argue that the Vice President has the constitutional authority to determine which electoral slates are counted.

Keywords: [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), 1800 election, [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md), constitutional requirements

### Nikki Haley, Declaration of Independence, Slavery History

- **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-21
- **Time:** 1:05:17–1:11:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/nikki-haley-declaration-of-independence-slavery-history.md

Nikki Haley faced media criticism for stating that the United States was not founded as a racist country, despite the existence of slavery at the time of the Declaration of Independence. Critics pointed to Thomas Jefferson's ownership of 600 slaves and the "three-fifths compromise" in the Constitution as evidence of systemic racism at the nation's inception. The debate centers on whether the "intent" of the founders was to create an egalitarian society that eventually corrected its flaws.

Keywords: [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md)

### Reverend Al Sharpton on Trump and American History

- **Episode:** [1579: Cash over Country](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-06
- **Time:** 1:31:40–1:35:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country/chapter/reverend-al-sharpton-on-trump-and-american-history.md

Reverend Al Sharpton is criticized for a televised comment where he claimed he could not imagine founding fathers like James Madison or Thomas Jefferson trying to "overthrow the government." The hosts point out the irony, noting that the founding fathers literally overthrew the British government during the American Revolution.

Keywords: [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [james madison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-madison.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [american revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-revolution.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md)

### Thomas Jefferson Statue Removal in New York City

- **Episode:** [1392: TRANSNOODLE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-22
- **Time:** 2:10:29–2:11:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle/chapter/thomas-jefferson-statue-removal-in-new-york-city.md

A statue of Thomas Jefferson that stood in the New York City Council chambers for 188 years is ordered for removal due to his history as a slave owner. The hosts note this fulfills their previous predictions regarding the systematic removal of founding father monuments.

Keywords: [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), new york city council, statue removal, [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md)

### Monticello Woke Revisionism, Individual Rights

- **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-14
- **Time:** 2:31:26–2:35:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/monticello-woke-revisionism-individual-rights.md

Visitors to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate report that the museum has shifted its focus toward "revisionist disapproval," emphasizing slavery and Sally Hemings over Jefferson's political accomplishments. New art installations commissioned for Juneteenth now occupy historical rooms, leading to complaints from tourists about political bias at the historic site.

Keywords: [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), monticello, [juneteenth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juneteenth.md), sally hemings, [woke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woke.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md)

### US Constitutional Republic and Supreme Court Judicial Review

- **Episode:** [1463: Future Framework](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-26
- **Time:** 6:56–14:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework/chapter/us-constitutional-republic-and-supreme-court-judicial-review.md

A civics discussion clarifies the distinction between a democracy and a constitutional republic, emphasizing that the US Constitution limits government power rather than granting rights. The segment features a clip from scholar Tom Woods discussing Thomas Jefferson’s views on concurrent review. The argument posits that the Supreme Court, as part of the federal government, should not have a monopoly on constitutional interpretation.

Keywords: [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), judicial review, [federalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federalism.md), [tom woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-woods.md)

### Podcast Academy Diversity, Scott Adams on Buttigieg

- **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-11
- **Time:** 2:28:34–2:31:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/podcast-academy-diversity-scott-adams-on-buttigieg.md

The hosts discuss the "Podcast Academy" and its push for more diversity in an industry that is already open to anyone with a microphone. They pivot to Scott Adams' praise for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, which they view as a strategic move by Adams to stay relevant. They also mention the removal of a Thomas Jefferson statue in New York as another example of "wokeness" in public life.

Keywords: [podcast academy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-academy.md), [scott adsms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adsms.md), [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md)

### Iconoclasm and the Concept of Heteropatriarchy

- **Episode:** [1257: Doggy DNA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-05
- **Time:** 50:55–54:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna/chapter/iconoclasm-and-the-concept-of-heteropatriarchy.md

Angela Davis discussed the removal of statues of founding fathers like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, suggesting they be placed in museums to provide context on racism and capitalism. She identified "heteropatriarchy"—a system where cisgendered heterosexual males hold authority—as a primary force in U.S. history. The hosts mock the term and the lack of pushback from interviewer Amy Goodman.

Keywords: heteropatriarchy, [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [statues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statues.md), [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md)

### Alan Dershowitz Constitutional Argument, Abuse of Power

- **Episode:** [1212: Five Bidens](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1212-five-bidens.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-02
- **Time:** 12:31–20:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1212-five-bidens/chapter/alan-dershowitz-constitutional-argument-abuse-of-power.md

Constitutional scholar Alan Dershowitz presents a defense of Donald Trump, arguing that "abuse of power" is a political weapon rather than a legal basis for impeachment. He cites historical examples from George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln to demonstrate that presidents often have mixed motives involving both national interest and political gain.

Keywords: [alan dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md)

### Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Thomas Jefferson Statues

- **Episode:** [1140: Imperious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1140-imperious.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-23
- **Time:** 2:52:35–2:54:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1140-imperious/chapter/mayor-pete-buttigieg-on-thomas-jefferson-statues.md

Mayor Pete Buttigieg expressed support for renaming "Jefferson-Jackson" dinners, citing Thomas Jefferson's ownership of slaves as "problematic." Buttigieg argued that while Jefferson's philosophy is admirable, his personal history warrants a reevaluation of how he is honored in the modern era. The hosts mock the "shallow" nature of the political evolution.

Keywords: [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [andrew jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-jackson.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), [statues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statues.md)

### International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Historical Trivia

- **Episode:** [1122: Cyclogenesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-21
- **Time:** 0:00–1:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination-and-historical-trivia.md

The program opens with a series of historical facts and trivia for March 21st, 2019. Mention is made of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the death of Pocahontas in 1617, and Thomas Jefferson reporting to George Washington as Secretary of State in 1790. The United Nations' establishment of temporary headquarters at Hunter College in 1946 is also noted.

Keywords: international day for the elimination of racial discrimination, [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), hunter college, mayflower, farmers almanac

### John Marshall, Thomas Jefferson, and the Origins of Court Packing

- **Episode:** [1066: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1066-hunger-stones.md)
- **Published:** 2018-09-06
- **Time:** 29:34–32:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1066-hunger-stones/chapter/john-marshall-thomas-jefferson-and-the-origins-of-court-packing.md

A historical analysis explores the early conflict between Chief Justice John Marshall and Thomas Jefferson. Marshall, a "midnight appointment" by John Adams, sought a centralized nation-state, while Jefferson favored a loose association of sovereign states. The segment posits that Marshall’s victory in shaping the judiciary created the centralized America that exists today, effectively defeating Jefferson's agrarian vision.

Keywords: john marshall, [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), john rutledge, federalists, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md)

### Newspaper Editorial Coordination, Trump Press Attacks, Thomas Jefferson Quotes

- **Episode:** [1060: Austin Beatniks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1060-austin-beatniks.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-16
- **Time:** 27:04–30:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1060-austin-beatniks/chapter/newspaper-editorial-coordination-trump-press-attacks-thomas-jefferson-quotes.md

Over 100 American newspapers, led by the Boston Globe, coordinated the publication of editorials defending the free press against President Trump's rhetoric. The movement references Thomas Jefferson's historical shift from supporting newspapers to criticizing their accuracy after taking office. A 1964 Supreme Court decision is cited to emphasize that public discussion should be robust and include sharp attacks on government officials.

Keywords: [boston globe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-globe.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [free press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-press.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md)

### PBS Rant on Slave-Owning Presidents and Cash

- **Episode:** [1010: Spin the Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-22
- **Time:** 2:20:21–2:22:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle/chapter/pbs-rant-on-slave-owning-presidents-and-cash.md

A PBS segment featured a poet condemning early U.S. presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, for owning slaves while in office. The rant suggested that the presence of these figures on American currency makes cash "racist." This narrative is seen as a potential precursor to a push for a cashless society, using historical grievances to justify the elimination of physical money.

Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), [cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md)

### Angela Rye and the Removal of Historical Statues

- **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-20
- **Time:** 1:33:06–1:36:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/angela-rye-and-the-removal-of-historical-statues.md

CNN commentator Angela Rye argues for the removal of statues of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson due to their history as slave owners. The discussion explores the broader movement to take down Confederate memorials, which some claim were originally part of a "beautification project" in the early 20th century.

Keywords: [angela rye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-rye.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), slave owners, [confederate monuments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confederate-monuments.md)

### Thomas Jefferson and the Press Quote Verification

- **Episode:** [946: High Falutin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-13
- **Time:** 1:30:58–1:33:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/946-high-falutin/chapter/thomas-jefferson-and-the-press-quote-verification.md

A quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson regarding leaders speaking against the press being a "hallmark of a tyrant" is scrutinized and determined to be likely bogus. Historical records suggest Jefferson had a contentious relationship with the press of his era. The segment warns against the proliferation of fabricated historical quotes on social media that are used to support modern political narratives.

Keywords: [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), fake quotes, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md)

### Confederate Monument Removal, Thomas Jefferson Statues

- **Episode:** [945: Jiggabits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-09
- **Time:** 1:24:40–1:29:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits/chapter/confederate-monument-removal-thomas-jefferson-statues.md

Protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, centered on the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue, with a small group of KKK members met by a much larger counter-protest. There is growing speculation that the movement to remove Confederate monuments will eventually target statues of Thomas Jefferson due to his history as a slave owner.

Keywords: [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md), [robert e. lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-e-lee.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [confederate monuments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confederate-monuments.md), [kkk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kkk.md)

### Hillary Clinton, Mechanics Lien Legal Procedure

- **Episode:** [853: ISO Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-21
- **Time:** 2:15:03–2:19:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day/chapter/hillary-clinton-mechanics-lien-legal-procedure.md

Hillary Clinton criticized Donald Trump for allegedly "stiffing" small business contractors like plumbers and painters. Legal experts point out that contractors have access to the "Mechanics Lien," a procedure dating back to Thomas Jefferson that allows workers to freeze assets or take over property without a lawsuit. Clinton's claims are dismissed as a misunderstanding of standard construction industry legal protections.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), mechanics lien, [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md)

### Historical Election Vitriol, Jefferson vs Adams, USSR

- **Episode:** [847: Clean Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-31
- **Time:** 2:07:10–2:09:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food/chapter/historical-election-vitriol-jefferson-vs-adams-ussr.md

The hosts discuss the history of nasty political campaigns, noting that the Jefferson-Adams race was far more vitriolic than the current cycle. They mention past allegations of Democrats seeking help from the USSR. They also recall the harsh criticisms Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton leveled at each other during the 2008 primary.

Keywords: [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [john adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-adams.md), [election history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-history.md), [ussr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ussr.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

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