# Anthony Mason on The No Agenda Show

Anthony Mason comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2015 to August 2021.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** October 2015 – August 2021
- **Related topics:** [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Cbs Evening News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-evening-news.md), [Jeff Glor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-glor.md), [3x3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3x3.md), [Al Roker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-roker.md), [Billy Bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billy-bush.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Cord Cutting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cord-cutting.md), [Evangelicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evangelicals.md), [Gail King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gail-king.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Morning Show Analysis, CBS and NBC Programming Critiques

- **Episode:** [1376: Dead Puppies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1376-dead-puppies.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-26
- **Time:** 4:03–9:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1376-dead-puppies/chapter/morning-show-analysis-cbs-and-nbc-programming-critiques.md

Television morning shows are criticized for focusing on trivial content rather than major global events like the Kabul bombings. CBS is noted for moving veteran correspondent Anthony Mason to a "pasture" role, while NBC's Today Show is mocked for a segment on dairy-free pasta sauce. The physical stature of new hosts is compared to established figures like Michael Strahan and Al Roker.

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### CBS Morning Show, Spotify Houseplant Playlists

- **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-20
- **Time:** 4:24–6:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/cbs-morning-show-spotify-houseplant-playlists.md

The CBS Morning Show featured a segment on a new Spotify feature that provides curated playlists specifically for houseplants. The coverage appeared to be a native advertisement integrated directly into the news copy, highlighting Spotify's attempt to market music based on plant types and moods.

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### Harvey Weinstein Allegations and the Me Too Movement

- **Episode:** [975: Dolleridoos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/975-dolleridoos.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-13
- **Time:** 4:01–8:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/975-dolleridoos/chapter/harvey-weinstein-allegations-and-the-me-too-movement.md

A montage from CBS Evening News features women sharing stories of sexual assault and harassment using the "Me Too" hashtag following allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein. The discussion critiques the inclusion of "cat calling" in the same category as violent rape. The hosts reflect on the cultural history of cat calling in New York City and its perceived decline.

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### CBS Evening News Anchor Jeff Glor Cadence and Performance

- **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-05
- **Time:** 12:29–20:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/cbs-evening-news-anchor-jeff-glor-cadence-and-performance.md

Jeff Glor's debut as the anchor of CBS Evening News is criticized for an awkward cadence and "actor-like" delivery. Observers noted unusual pauses between words like "school" and "bus," suggesting potential issues with portable teleprompter spacing or a lack of experience in the role. The transition from Anthony Mason to Glor is viewed as an attempt to appeal to a millennial audience.

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### CBS Evening News Anchor Change and Millennial Targeting

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 33:40–36:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/cbs-evening-news-anchor-change-and-millennial-targeting.md

CBS News President David Rhodes announces Jeff Glor as the new anchor of the CBS Evening News, replacing interim anchor Anthony Mason. The move is interpreted as a desperate attempt to attract millennial viewers and "cord-cutters" by installing a younger, "pasty white guy" with a "baby face" to lead the broadcast.

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### Voter Demographics, White Women and the Access Hollywood Tape

- **Episode:** [876: Election Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-10
- **Time:** 1:25:23–1:28:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special/chapter/voter-demographics-white-women-and-the-access-hollywood-tape.md

CBS analyst Anthony Mason breaks down the demographics of Trump's victory, noting that he won white women and white evangelicals by significant margins. The hosts discuss how the "Access Hollywood" tape failed to cause the mass defections the media expected. They play a clip of a woman in Pennsylvania who says she has "thick skin" and wasn't bothered by Trump's comments.

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### Voya Financial, CBS News and Retirement Segments

- **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-22
- **Time:** 1:53:22–1:58:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/voya-financial-cbs-news-and-retirement-segments.md

A CBS News segment on the difficulties of retirement for parents burdened by their children's student loans is identified as a native advertisement for Voya Financial. The hosts point out how the news feature transitioned directly into a commercial for the sponsor, illustrating the blurring lines between reporting and marketing. They advise younger listeners to travel while they are young rather than waiting for a retirement that may never come.

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