# Adele on The No Agenda Show

Adele comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2012 to October 2021.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** September 2012 – October 2021
- **Related topics:** [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Bronx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bronx.md), [Bruno Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), [Catholicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholicism.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Disney Plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-plus.md), [Entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), [Erin Burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erin-burnett.md), [Glasgow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glasgow.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### NBC Today Show Pop Start, Adele, and Peter Jackson Beatles Documentary

- **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-14
- **Time:** 1:41–4:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/nbc-today-show-pop-start-adele-and-peter-jackson-beatles-documentary.md

NBC's "Pop Start" segment featured Adele discussing her new album after a six-year hiatus, which prompted an emotional reaction from the network's commentators. The network also promoted Peter Jackson's upcoming Beatles documentary, "Get Back," which is scheduled to premiere on Disney Plus. Critics noted the irony of NBC promoting content for a competing streaming service.

Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [adele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adele.md), peter jackson, [the beatles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-beatles.md), get back, [disney plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-plus.md)

### Roman Polanski, Cesar Awards Controversy

- **Episode:** [1221: Biden Reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-05
- **Time:** 3:08:47–3:11:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset/chapter/roman-polanski-cesar-awards-controversy.md

The 45th Cesar Awards in France faced a walkout by actress Adele Haenel after Roman Polanski won Best Director. Polanski, a convicted rapist who fled the U.S. in 1977, remains a polarizing figure in the film industry. The entire board of the French Academy resigned in protest, signaling a major shift in the country's cultural response to the Me Too movement.

Keywords: [roman polanski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roman-polanski.md), cesar awards, adele haenel, [steven spielberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steven-spielberg.md), [me too](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/me-too.md)

### Saudi Arabia Cabinet Reshuffle, Mohammed bin Salman

- **Episode:** [1099: Wobama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1099-wobama.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-31
- **Time:** 1:40:22–1:42:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1099-wobama/chapter/saudi-arabia-cabinet-reshuffle-mohammed-bin-salman.md

King Salman of Saudi Arabia ordered a cabinet reshuffle that consolidated power for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). Notably, Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir was demoted to a minister of state role. The move comes as MBS continues his "Vision 2030" project and commits to rebuilding Syria, despite ongoing international scrutiny over the Khashoggi murder.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [king salman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/king-salman.md), [mohammed bin salman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mohammed-bin-salman.md), adel al-jubeir, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md)

### Music Industry Gender and Genre Politics

- **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-04
- **Time:** 9:53–11:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/music-industry-gender-and-genre-politics.md

Media outlets criticized the Grammys for a lack of female winners despite Adele's sweep the previous year. Critics also complained about Bruno Mars winning over Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, arguing that "happy" pop songs should not beat albums with dark, political, or anti-Trump messages.

Keywords: [adele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adele.md), [bruno mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruno-mars.md), [jay-z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-z.md), [kendrick lamar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kendrick-lamar.md), [rolling stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-stone.md), [misogyny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misogyny.md), [grammys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammys.md)

### John Vogel and the Comey Song

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 5:04:29–5:07:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/john-vogel-and-the-comey-song.md

John Vogel from the Bronx donates to become an executive producer. He requests jingles related to James Comey and the FBI. The hosts play a parody of Adele's "Hello" and a "Call Me" song (parodying Blondie) focused on the former FBI director's lack of credibility.

Keywords: john vogel, [bronx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bronx.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [adele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adele.md)

### No Agenda Social and Catholicism Conversion

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 6:47:24–6:50:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/no-agenda-social-and-catholicism-conversion.md

A producer suggests renaming "No Agenda Social" to "Brain Book" due to the high intelligence of its users. Another listener describes her conversion to Catholicism and how the number 33—the age Jesus began preaching—reminded her of the show's recurring themes.

Keywords: brain book, [catholicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholicism.md), [adele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adele.md), [glasgow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glasgow.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md)

### 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Adele and White Privilege

- **Episode:** [904: Reich 4.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-16
- **Time:** 4:38–6:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0/chapter/59th-annual-grammy-awards-adele-and-white-privilege.md

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards production by Ken Ehrlich is criticized for being self-absorbed, though technically well-executed. Adele's acceptance speech, where she claimed Beyoncé deserved the Album of the Year award, is characterized as an expression of white guilt and privilege.

Keywords: [grammy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammy-awards.md), adèle, beyoncé, [james corden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-corden.md), [ken ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-ehrlich.md)

### CNN Anchor Changes and Media Aesthetics

- **Episode:** [490: Add Bacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/490-add-bacon.md)
- **Published:** 2013-02-24
- **Time:** 54:54–58:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/490-add-bacon/chapter/cnn-anchor-changes-and-media-aesthetics.md

The hosts critique the fashion and career trajectories of CNN anchors Erin Burnett and Soledad O'Brien. They discuss O'Brien's departure from her morning anchor role and speculate on the "fat is in" trend in media, referencing the success of singer Adele. They suggest that news anchors should adopt different aesthetics to improve ratings under Jeff Zucker's leadership.

Keywords: [soledad o'brien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soledad-o-brien.md), [erin burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erin-burnett.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [jeff zucker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-zucker.md), [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md), [adele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adele.md)

### FBI Entrapment, Adel Daoud, Weapon of Mass Destruction Charge

- **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-20
- **Time:** 1:22:26–1:25:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/fbi-entrapment-adel-daoud-weapon-of-mass-destruction-charge.md

The FBI arrested 18-year-old Adel Daoud in Chicago for attempting to use a "weapon of mass destruction" in a plot concocted by federal agents. The CBC reports that the FBI provided the fake bomb and dreamed up the plot after finding Daoud talking about jihad online. The hosts discuss the trend of the FBI creating "operational terrorists" out of impressionable individuals to bypass the bureaucracy of real investigative work.

Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), adel daoud, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), [weapon of mass destruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weapon-of-mass-destruction.md), [jihadist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadist.md)

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