# Tolerance on The No Agenda Show Tolerance comes up in 35 chapters across 32 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 35 - **Episodes:** 32 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [Free Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [Bigotry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bigotry.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Family Separation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-separation.md), [Immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [Jfk Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-airport.md), [Manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [Marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 35 ### Bigot Girl Wedding Disclaimer, Bridesmaid Swords - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 2:31:11–2:34:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/bigot-girl-wedding-disclaimer-bridesmaid-swords.md A viral video features a woman reading a "zero tolerance" bigotry disclaimer for her upcoming wedding, threatening to eject any guest who displays homophobia, racism, or xenophobia. She claims her bridesmaids will be carrying swords on their backs for security. The hosts label the woman a "bigot" herself for her exclusionary and aggressive stance toward her own guests and family. Keywords: [bigotry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bigotry.md), wedding planning, [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), bridesmaids, swords, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Producer Donations and Sir Animas of Dogpatch - **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-01 - **Time:** 1:22:22–1:25:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/producer-donations-and-sir-animas-of-dogpatch.md Sir Animas of Dogpatch sends a significant donation of $2,121 along with a note reflecting on the holiday season and the importance of religious tolerance. He encourages Jewish producers to remain strong in their faith and recalls a time before 9/11 when religious identity was less politicized in the United States. Keywords: sir animas, [dogpatch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogpatch.md), [hanukkah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hanukkah.md), [christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [goodwill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goodwill.md), [religious tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-tolerance.md) ### China Zero Tolerance Policy, Harbin Lockdown - **Episode:** [1384: Code Red](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-23 - **Time:** 1:21:51–1:23:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1384-code-red/chapter/china-zero-tolerance-policy-harbin-lockdown.md The Chinese city of Harbin, with a population of 10 million, implemented strict lockdowns after a single COVID-19 case was identified. The hosts discuss China's "zero tolerance" approach and anticipate the return of viral videos showing extreme enforcement measures in Chinese streets. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), harbin, [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md) ### Thomas Homan, AOC Family Separation Confrontation - **Episode:** [1155: Tump!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1155-tump.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-18 - **Time:** 56:26–1:01:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1155-tump/chapter/thomas-homan-aoc-family-separation-confrontation.md Former ICE Director Thomas Homan clashes with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during a congressional hearing. Homan defends the "zero tolerance" policy, explaining that legal asylum must be sought at ports of entry and comparing family separation to the arrest of any U.S. citizen parent. Keywords: thomas homan, [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [family separation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-separation.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), [asylum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum.md) ### Bob Menendez, DUI Criminality, ICE Bed Caps - **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-17 - **Time:** 35:23–36:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/bob-menendez-dui-criminality-ice-bed-caps.md Senator Bob Menendez criticized the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy, arguing that it turns individuals with minor infractions into criminals. Menendez specifically cited cases where undocumented immigrants with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) violations are classified as criminals to justify detention. He argued that these enforcement standards deviate from the norms established during the Obama administration. Keywords: [bob menendez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-menendez.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [dui](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dui.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md) ### Families Belong Together, Nationwide Immigration Policy Protests - **Episode:** [1047: Congrats Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1047-congrats-canada.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 13:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1047-congrats-canada/chapter/families-belong-together-nationwide-immigration-policy-protests.md Protesters organized over 700 demonstrations across the United States to oppose the Trump administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy and family separations at the border. The group MarchOn, which previously organized the Kids Against Guns march, led the "Families Belong Together" events. Critics argue the protests were moot because President Trump had already signed an executive order ending the separations two weeks prior. Keywords: marchon, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), zero-tolerance policy, [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [brooklyn bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn-bridge.md), [immigration reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-reform.md) ### Zero Tolerance Policy, Illegal Immigration Costs, Personal Anecdote - **Episode:** [1046: Pot on Sale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 37:12–41:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale/chapter/zero-tolerance-policy-illegal-immigration-costs-personal-anecdote.md The hosts argue that the "zero tolerance" policy has exposed a long-standing financial scam involving NGOs and government contracts. A personal anecdote is shared regarding the difficulties of the legal immigration system, involving a spouse being sent back to Europe from JFK Airport due to incorrect paperwork. The discussion emphasizes that legal immigration is a costly and bureaucratic process that often requires thousands of dollars in fees. Keywords: [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), [immigration law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-law.md), [jfk airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-airport.md), [legal fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-fees.md), paperwork, [holland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holland.md) ### Kirstjen Nielsen Harassment and Resignation Demands - **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 26:46–29:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/kirstjen-nielsen-harassment-and-resignation-demands.md Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen faced public harassment at a Mexican restaurant and at her home. Democratic members of Congress are shown encouraging citizens to confront and harass administration officials in public spaces like gas stations and department stores to force resignations. Keywords: [kirstjen nielsen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kirstjen-nielsen.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harassment.md), mexican restaurant, [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md) ### Flores Settlement Agreement and Border Policy History - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 19:09–22:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/flores-settlement-agreement-and-border-policy-history.md The legal history of family separation at the border is traced back to the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which mandated that children be kept in the least restrictive setting possible. While the Obama administration faced similar challenges in 2014, the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy increased the frequency of separations. The current political environment is described as an "infinite loop" where legal constraints prevent both detention and release of family units. Keywords: [flores agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flores-agreement.md), [family separation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-separation.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md) ### John Heilemann and Democratic Political Strategy - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 53:51–58:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/john-heilemann-and-democratic-political-strategy.md Journalist John Heilemann expressed strong emotional opposition to the Trump administration's border policies, explicitly aligning himself with the Democratic Party's goal of inflicting a political price in the November midterms. His commentary on PBS and other networks is cited as an example of neutral reporters losing objectivity due to the high-stakes nature of the immigration debate. Keywords: [john heilemann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-heilemann.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md) ### Marijuana Study and Zero Tolerance Moms - **Episode:** [985: Clip Job](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-26 - **Time:** 2:39:08–2:43:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job/chapter/marijuana-study-and-zero-tolerance-moms.md A small study of 20 marijuana users is used by NPR to suggest that casual use "messes up the brain." The hosts play a clip of a Denver mom who enforces a "zero tolerance" policy including home urine testing for her teenagers. They describe the woman as "completely psycho" and criticize the "war on weed" propaganda. Keywords: [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), urine testing, [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md) ### Campus Violence, Language as Violence Theory - **Episode:** [945: Jiggabits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-09 - **Time:** 2:04:22–2:11:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits/chapter/campus-violence-language-as-violence-theory.md Professor Matt Manuel testified before a Senate committee regarding the rise of violence on college campuses like Evergreen and Berkeley. He argued that millennial students increasingly view offensive language as a form of physical violence, which they then use to justify physical "self-defense" against speakers they disagree with. Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), campus violence, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tolerance.md) ### Bataclan Aftermath, French Tolerance Index, Space-Age Suit Materials - **Episode:** [823: Postcard From Paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-08 - **Time:** 26:57–29:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/823-postcard-from-paris/chapter/bataclan-aftermath-french-tolerance-index-space-age-suit-materials.md A government study in France reportedly shows a rising "tolerance index" following the Bataclan and Charlie Hebdo attacks, suggesting the events may have unified the population. Local business owners in the Marais district noted that the perpetrators of the attacks were often individuals who had grown up within the same communities rather than outsiders. Additionally, the account mentions the purchase of a French-made suit featuring wrinkle-resistant, space-age fabric. Keywords: [bataclan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bataclan.md), [charlie hebdo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-hebdo.md), tolerance index, [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [fashion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fashion.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) ### Martin O'Malley, Baltimore Political Fallout - **Episode:** [718: Sizeist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/718-sizeist.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-03 - **Time:** 31:36–38:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/718-sizeist/chapter/martin-o-malley-baltimore-political-fallout.md Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley faces criticism for his "zero-tolerance" policing policies during his tenure as Mayor of Baltimore, which many blame for current civil unrest. O'Malley's potential 2016 presidential ambitions are viewed as severely damaged by the riots and his record of mass arrests. Political rivals, including Billy Murphy, are suggested to be leveraging the crisis to ensure O'Malley's campaign fails. Keywords: [martin o'malley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-o-malley.md), [baltimore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore.md), [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md) ### Episode 700 Celebration, Rice Daddies and School Suspension Anecdote - **Episode:** [699: 50 Shades of Terror](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/699-50-shades-of-terror.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-26 - **Time:** 1:18:57–1:23:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/699-50-shades-of-terror/chapter/episode-700-celebration-rice-daddies-and-school-suspension-anecdote.md The hosts announce a special "dual producership" offer for donors contributing $700 in honor of the upcoming 700th episode. They also read a letter from a parent whose five-year-old daughter was threatened with suspension for making a "finger gun" at school. The hosts compare the school's reaction to a video of President Obama using a similar gesture with a selfie stick. Keywords: episode 700, rice daddies, [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), [school policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-policy.md), finger guns ### Conchita Wurst Wins Eurovision Song Contest 2014 - **Episode:** [616: Jihadi Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-11 - **Time:** 16:11–22:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/616-jihadi-disneyland/chapter/conchita-wurst-wins-eurovision-song-contest-2014.md Austrian performer Conchita Wurst, the stage persona of Tom Neuwirth, won the 59th annual Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix." The victory is framed as a political statement by Europe regarding unity and tolerance. Concerns are raised regarding the emergence of "tolerance laws" in Europe and the potential for re-education programs for those who violate these new social boundaries. Keywords: [conchita wurst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conchita-wurst.md), [eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), [austria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austria.md), tom neuwirth, [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), tolerance laws ### Marijuana Brain Study and Zero Tolerance Parenting - **Episode:** [609: Johnson's Johnson, Jump!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/609-johnson-s-johnson-jump.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-17 - **Time:** 1:55:00–1:59:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/609-johnson-s-johnson-jump/chapter/marijuana-brain-study-and-zero-tolerance-parenting.md A small study of 20 marijuana users claiming brain density changes has sparked a wave of anti-drug media coverage. NPR featured a Denver mother who advocates for a "zero tolerance" policy, including home urine testing for her teenage sons. The hosts criticize the mother's "psycho" approach to a plant. Keywords: [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), brain study, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md) ### Colorado Sexual Harassment, Six-Year-Old Boy - **Episode:** [574: Make Happy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-15 - **Time:** 2:33:12–2:35:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy/chapter/colorado-sexual-harassment-six-year-old-boy.md A six-year-old boy in Colorado was accused of sexual harassment for kissing a classmate's hand. The school district eventually downgraded the charge to "misconduct" following parental protest. The hosts cite this as an example of the "war on men" and the insanity of modern school administrative policies. Keywords: [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), naughty ### John Kerry and the Promotion of Tolerance - **Episode:** [552: Almost Certain = Fact!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/552-almost-certain-fact.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-29 - **Time:** 2:42:37–2:45:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/552-almost-certain-fact/chapter/john-kerry-and-the-promotion-of-tolerance.md Secretary of State John Kerry is highlighted for his repeated use of the word "tolerance" in speeches regarding violent extremism. The hosts note his "Kennedy-esque" cadence and argue that the push for tolerance is a global legislative agenda. Kerry contrasts the "emptiness" of terrorist attacks with the positive offerings of schools and health clinics. Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tolerance.md), [violent extremism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violent-extremism.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md) ### European Union Tolerance Statute and Group Libel - **Episode:** [551: The Tolerance Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/551-the-tolerance-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-26 - **Time:** 47:15–56:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/551-the-tolerance-podcast/chapter/european-union-tolerance-statute-and-group-libel.md The European Framework National Statute for the Promotion of Tolerance is a proposed law aimed at eliminating bias and "intolerance" across EU member states. The statute introduces the concept of "group libel," making it illegal to hold specific groups to ridicule or slander. Critics argue this legislation effectively removes freedom of speech by criminalizing anti-feminism, homophobia, and the denial of historical genocides. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), tolerance statute, group libel, [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tolerance.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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