# Zero Tolerance on The No Agenda Show Zero Tolerance comes up in 23 chapters across 22 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 23 - **Episodes:** 22 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Family Separation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-separation.md), [Jfk Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-airport.md), [Marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [School Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-policy.md), [2016 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [Aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [Air Traffic Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 23 ### 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) ### 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) ### 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 ### 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 ### In the Garden of Beasts, Hitler Salute Mandates - **Episode:** [516: 9/11 Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/516-9-11-generation.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-26 - **Time:** 1:35:04–1:39:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/516-9-11-generation/chapter/in-the-garden-of-beasts-hitler-salute-mandates.md A listener recommendation for the book *In the Garden of Beasts* by Eric Larson prompts a discussion on the mandatory Hitler salute in 1930s Germany. The book details how the salute was used as a public demonstration of obedience, enforced through social pressure and violence. The hosts draw parallels between this historical environment and modern "zero tolerance" policies, politically correct language, and pervasive surveillance. Keywords: eric larson, william dodd, hitler salute, [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md) ### Middle School Kill List, Zero Tolerance Policies - **Episode:** [486: Bondpocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/486-bondpocalypse.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-10 - **Time:** 38:13–40:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/486-bondpocalypse/chapter/middle-school-kill-list-zero-tolerance-policies.md A 13-year-old student at Eatonville Middle School was disciplined for creating a "kill list" targeting ten other students. The discussion links this to broader zero-tolerance trends in schools, including the banning of bubble guns and the removal of traditional gun safety programs. Keywords: eatonville middle school, [kill list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kill-list.md), [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), [gun safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-safety.md), [school discipline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-discipline.md) ### School Zero Tolerance Policies, Super Bowl Propaganda, and Sandy Hook Kids - **Episode:** [485: Goys with Guns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/485-goys-with-guns.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-07 - **Time:** 2:30:14–2:34:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/485-goys-with-guns/chapter/school-zero-tolerance-policies-super-bowl-propaganda-and-sandy-hook-kids.md A seven-year-old was suspended for throwing an "imaginary grenade" at school, highlighting the absurdity of zero-tolerance policies. The hosts analyze the Super Bowl's use of Sandy Hook elementary students and Jennifer Hudson as a "mixed message" of anti-gun sentiment paired with military flyovers. This is described as a psychological tactic to confuse and condition the public. Keywords: [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [super bowl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-bowl.md), [jennifer hudson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-hudson.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md) ### School Zero Tolerance, Dark Poetry Suspension - **Episode:** [475: Tsunami Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-03 - **Time:** 2:25:15–2:27:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb/chapter/school-zero-tolerance-dark-poetry-suspension.md A 17-year-old student in San Francisco was suspended for writing a "dark poem" about the Sandy Hook tragedy. The incident is cited as an example of extreme zero-tolerance policies in schools following national tragedies. Keywords: [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [treasure island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasure-island.md), [stephen king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-king.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) ### School Zero Tolerance, Nerf Guns and Marshmallow Shooters - **Episode:** [381: Acquisition Malpractice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/381-acquisition-malpractice.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-09 - **Time:** 2:12:20–2:13:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/381-acquisition-malpractice/chapter/school-zero-tolerance-nerf-guns-and-marshmallow-shooters.md A lockdown at Cupertino High School triggered by a Nerf gun is used to illustrate the absurdity of "zero tolerance" policies in American schools. The hosts compare the punishment of students for playing a game called "Assassin" with foam toys to President Obama's public demonstration of a marshmallow gun at the White House. The segment concludes with a recommendation for homeschooling to avoid such institutional "fiascos." Keywords: cupertino high school, nerf guns, [zero tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-tolerance.md), marshmallow gun, [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md) ### Rahm Emanuel Residency, The Chicago Code - **Episode:** [273: Nap for Humanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/273-nap-for-humanity.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-27 - **Time:** 1:47:41–1:49:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/273-nap-for-humanity/chapter/rahm-emanuel-residency-the-chicago-code.md Rahm Emanuel's eligibility for the Chicago mayoral race was challenged and then reinstated despite residency concerns. 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