# Va on The No Agenda Show Va comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2012 to May 2026. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** February 2012 – May 2026 - **Related topics:** [Veterans Affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), [Agent Orange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agent-orange.md), [Air Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md), [Alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [Anthrax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthrax.md), [Aspartame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspartame.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Knighting Ceremony, Samuel Montgomery, Steve Slocum - **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-17 - **Time:** 2:10:48–2:17:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/knighting-ceremony-samuel-montgomery-steve-slocum.md Samuel Montgomery, a cardiovascular specialist, and Steve Slocum are knighted as "Red Knights" of the No Agenda Round Table. Montgomery's donation was accompanied by a discussion of cardiac catheterization procedures, while Slocum, a VA healthcare worker, shared his firsthand experiences with the discrepancies in COVID-19 messaging within government medical facilities. Both contributed via Bitcoin to support the show. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [red knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-knight.md), [cardiovascular](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiovascular.md), va healthcare, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) ### Hospital Food Quality and Dietary Standards - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 1:36:19–1:40:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/hospital-food-quality-and-dietary-standards.md A personal account of a recent hospital stay criticizes the low quality of patient meals, describing them as pre-packaged, overcooked, and loaded with artificial sweeteners like aspartame. The narrative highlights a disconnect between modern nutritional science and the "1940s-style" food served in medical facilities. Nurses reportedly compared the poor quality to even worse conditions found at VA hospitals. Keywords: hospital food, [aspartame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspartame.md), gelatin, [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), va hospital, dieticians ### Sir Paul of Gitmo Nation, Agent Orange Review - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 2:07:29–2:10:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/sir-paul-of-gitmo-nation-agent-orange-review.md Paul Sayre reaches the $1,000 level and is knighted as "Sir Paul of the Gitmo Nation East Military Proving Grounds." The hosts also mention an "Agent Orange Review" newsletter for Vietnam veterans and thank a listener for sending a miniature kalimba. They remind the audience that executive producer credits are legitimate and can be found on IMDB. Keywords: [baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [agent orange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agent-orange.md), [va](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/va.md), kalimba, [imdb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imdb.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Veterans Affairs, Withholding Benefits Claim - **Episode:** [1381: Stink Minority](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-12 - **Time:** 1:32:52–1:35:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority/chapter/veterans-affairs-withholding-benefits-claim.md Reports suggest the Biden administration may attempt to withhold health benefits from unvaccinated veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Legal analysts predict such a move would face immediate challenges in court due to the litigious nature of the U.S. system and states' rights. The proposal is compared to a death panel within a universal healthcare framework. Keywords: [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), va benefits, [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [states rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/states-rights.md) ### Producer Donations, Alaska Real Estate Market - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 1:31:48–1:36:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/producer-donations-alaska-real-estate-market.md Sir Rock Taster provided a report from Fairbanks, Alaska, describing a heated real estate market driven by VA loans and an influx of out-of-state buyers. Despite the "woke" political shift in some areas, he successfully purchased a hobby farm and chicken coop for 3% under the asking price. Keywords: [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), va loans, [air force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md), fairbanks ### Real Estate Market Crisis, Legislative Solutions - **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-22 - **Time:** 1:22:18–1:28:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/real-estate-market-crisis-legislative-solutions.md Listeners report extreme bidding wars in the Austin housing market, with homes selling for 80% more than their 2019 prices. The hosts propose a "legislative arm" for the show to draft boilerplate laws preventing institutional investors from buying up residential neighborhoods. Keywords: austin real estate, va loan, [lumber prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lumber-prices.md), [housing bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-bubble.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md) ### Donald Trump, Hydroxychloroquine and Fox Pharma Media Reaction - **Episode:** [1244: Gain of Function](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1244-gain-of-function.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-24 - **Time:** 24:07–31:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1244-gain-of-function/chapter/donald-trump-hydroxychloroquine-and-fox-pharma-media-reaction.md President Donald Trump revealed he has been taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against COVID-19. Fox News host Neil Cavuto immediately issued a stern warning, citing a VA study to claim the drug "will kill you." The hosts characterize this rapid response as a scripted effort by "Fox Pharma" to protect the interests of the pharmaceutical industry and expensive alternatives like Remdesivir. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [neil cavuto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-cavuto.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), va study ### Sir Michael Mugler and the F-35 Top Gun Prediction - **Episode:** [1145: Dumb Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-10 - **Time:** 1:18:20–1:22:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat/chapter/sir-michael-mugler-and-the-f-35-top-gun-prediction.md Sir Michael Mugler donated $635 and requested a title change to "Sir Anthrax, failed vaccine tester" following a 100% disability rating from the VA. He predicts that the upcoming Top Gun 2 movie is a global marketing vehicle for the F-35 fighter jet, with Tom Cruise serving as the primary salesman for international military sales. Keywords: michael mugler, [f-35](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-35.md), top gun 2, [tom cruise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cruise.md), [anthrax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthrax.md), va disability ### Veteran Concerns Regarding PTSD and Gun Rights - **Episode:** [788: Mental Defectives](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/788-mental-defectives.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-07 - **Time:** 57:29–58:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/788-mental-defectives/chapter/veteran-concerns-regarding-ptsd-and-gun-rights.md Military veterans express concern that new mental health reporting provisions will allow the government to strip constitutional rights without due process. There is a fear that veterans suffering from PTSD will avoid seeking treatment at the VA to prevent being reported as "mentally defective." This could inadvertently increase the rate of veteran suicides by creating a barrier to mental health resources. Keywords: [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md), [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [va](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/va.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [suicide prevention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-prevention.md) ### Bernie Sanders VA Oversight, Waitlist Scandal - **Episode:** [766: Cyber Soldiers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-18 - **Time:** 1:09:17–1:11:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers/chapter/bernie-sanders-va-oversight-waitlist-scandal.md Bernie Sanders faces criticism for his tenure as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee during the VA waitlist scandal. Critics argue he failed to conduct aggressive oversight while veterans were dying waiting for medical care. Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), va scandal, [oversight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oversight.md), paul rykoff ### Veterans Administration, Medical Waiting Lists, and Secretary Robert McDonald - **Episode:** [712: Kalette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-12 - **Time:** 29:24–31:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette/chapter/veterans-administration-medical-waiting-lists-and-secretary-robert-mcdonald.md The Associated Press reports that waiting lists for medical care at the Veterans Administration (VA) remain largely unchanged a year after a major scandal. While some administrative changes were made, the number of cases delayed by more than 90 days has nearly doubled. The hosts criticize the government's failure to provide timely care to veterans despite public "support the troops" rhetoric. Keywords: [veterans affairs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-affairs.md), [va](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/va.md), [medical care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-care.md), waiting lists, robert mcdonald ### Bowe Bergdahl and the Sacred Duty Meme - **Episode:** [623: Fact Pattern](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-08 - **Time:** 1:06:55–1:10:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern/chapter/bowe-bergdahl-and-the-sacred-duty-meme.md The administration's rhetoric surrounding the release of Bowe Bergdahl is analyzed, specifically the repeated use of the word "sacred" by President Obama and Susan Rice. Critics suggest the timing of the prisoner swap was intended to distract from the ongoing VA scandal. The hosts deconstruct the "sacred obligation" meme used to justify the trade of five Taliban detainees. Keywords: [bowe bergdahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bowe-bergdahl.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), sacred duty, [prisoners of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoners-of-war.md), va scandal, [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md) ### Veterans Administration, VA Scandal and Survey Fraud - **Episode:** [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 1:59:04–2:02:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed/chapter/veterans-administration-va-scandal-and-survey-fraud.md The Veterans Administration (VA) scandal is discussed, focusing on reports that officials in Arizona manipulated waiting lists by removing veterans after they died. The hosts also suspect fraud in a survey that claimed veterans were satisfied with VA services, which was allegedly used to promote the Affordable Care Act. Keywords: [veterans administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans-administration.md), [va](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/va.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), healthcare scandal ### Listener Donations and Pre-Karma Experiments - **Episode:** [384: No Specific Plot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/384-no-specific-plot.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-19 - **Time:** 1:44:55–1:49:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/384-no-specific-plot/chapter/listener-donations-and-pre-karma-experiments.md Listeners contribute funds following successful poker games and in anticipation of VA compensation exams. 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