# Trumpism on The No Agenda Show

Trumpism comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2016 to February 2024.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** March 2016 – February 2024
- **Related topics:** [Angela Merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [Birtherism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birtherism.md), [Cable News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cable-news.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Cctv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cctv.md), [Constitutional Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-crisis.md), [David Brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [Elites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elites.md), [Fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [General Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Justin Trudeau, Make Canada Great Again, Conservative Opposition

- **Episode:** [1632: King for a Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-10
- **Time:** 1:17:19–1:20:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day/chapter/justin-trudeau-make-canada-great-again-conservative-opposition.md

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized the leader of the opposition, Pierre Poilievre, accusing him of attempting to "Make Canada Great Again." Trudeau argued that Canadians do not want a return to a "nostalgic" past and are rejecting Trump-style politics. The exchange highlights the influence of American political slogans on Canadian domestic discourse.

Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [pierre poilievre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pierre-poilievre.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md)

### David Brooks, New York Times Elite Meritocracy Critique

- **Episode:** [1578: Tranarchism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-03
- **Time:** 2:32–6:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism/chapter/david-brooks-new-york-times-elite-meritocracy-critique.md

New York Times columnist David Brooks published an opinion piece titled "What if We’re the Bad Guys Here?" which explores how the educated elite class created a meritocracy trap that excludes the working class. Brooks argues that elite policies on free trade and immigration, combined with exclusionary language like "cisgendered" and "Latinx," made the rise of Trumpism inevitable.

Keywords: [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [meritocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meritocracy.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md), [elites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elites.md)

### February 17 General Strike and DC Ransomware

- **Episode:** [900: 900](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-28
- **Time:** 1:45:44–1:48:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900/chapter/february-17-general-strike-and-dc-ransomware.md

A worldwide general strike against "Trumpism" is being promoted for February 17th. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported that hackers infected 70% of the storage devices for DC police surveillance cameras with ransomware just eight days before the inauguration. This security breach reportedly hampered the city's ability to record data during the presidential transition events.

Keywords: [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md), [ransomware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ransomware.md), [cctv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cctv.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md)

### Media Montage of Constitutional Crisis Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1040: Pardon Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-08
- **Time:** 5:32–8:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me/chapter/media-montage-of-constitutional-crisis-rhetoric.md

A montage produced by the Media Research Center illustrates the repetitive use of the phrase "constitutional crisis" across various news networks. The clips feature numerous pundits and anchors claiming that President Trump's actions represent an assault on the rule of law. The hosts critique the media's tendency to frame every political event as a terminal threat to the Constitution.

Keywords: [media research center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-research-center.md), [constitutional crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-crisis.md), [news montage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-montage.md), [cable news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cable-news.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md)

### Trumpism as Rape Culture, MSNBC Commentary

- **Episode:** [1008: Ghost Guns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-18
- **Time:** 1:49:14–1:52:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns/chapter/trumpism-as-rape-culture-msnbc-commentary.md

On MSNBC's "AM Joy," commentator Anand Giridharadas characterized "Trumpism" as a metaphor for sexual abuse and described Donald Trump as the "commander-in-chief of American rape culture." The segment argued that the administration's tactics involve the cultivation of fear and the dehumanization of marginalized groups. These extreme rhetorical framings are noted as a reflection of the current political climate in "Dimension B."

Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), anand giridharadas, [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md), rape culture

### Angela Merkel, Leader of the Free World

- **Episode:** [901: Men in Skirts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-05
- **Time:** 2:03:37–2:05:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts/chapter/angela-merkel-leader-of-the-free-world.md

The Independent and other media outlets have begun labeling German Chancellor Angela Merkel as the "leader of the free world" in opposition to Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico has approved a new referendum for June 11th to pursue U.S. statehood, though the move is seen as a desperate attempt given the island's financial crisis.

Keywords: [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [the independent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-independent.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md), [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md)

### Journalism Style, Trumpism, Economic Philosophy

- **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-27
- **Time:** 27:55–30:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/journalism-style-trumpism-economic-philosophy.md

Reporters discuss the experience of interviewing Donald Trump and his reaction to being identified by New York Times staff. The conversation touches on the conflict between "Trumpism" as an economic philosophy and the views of Paul Ryan.

Keywords: [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md), [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), economic philosophy

### Secret Service Role, "Trumpism" and Fascism Labels

- **Episode:** [805: Mono Nuptials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-06
- **Time:** 36:54–40:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials/chapter/secret-service-role-trumpism-and-fascism-labels.md

The hosts debate Lawrence O'Donnell's claim that Donald Trump has converted the Secret Service into "thugs" or "brown shirts." They analyze the use of the term "Trumpism" and the media's insistence on labeling the movement as 21st-century American fascism.

Keywords: [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [lawrence o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-o-donnell.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md), [birtherism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birtherism.md)

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