# Associated Press on The No Agenda Show Associated Press comes up in 87 chapters across 80 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 87 - **Episodes:** 80 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Matt Lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lee.md), [State Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 87 ### Reuters and AP Fact-Check on Mass Formation Psychosis - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 1:33:02–1:35:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/reuters-and-ap-fact-check-on-mass-formation-psychosis.md The Associated Press and Reuters issued fact-checks claiming there is no evidence of "mass formation psychosis" occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts argue that the media's aggressive denial of the term actually serves as evidence of its existence. They also note potential conflicts of interest, citing connections between Pfizer and Reuters leadership. Keywords: [mass formation psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation-psychosis.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ### Hamas Media Censorship, Associated Press Gaza Coverage - **Episode:** [1806: Gray Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-09 - **Time:** 1:04:07–1:07:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone/chapter/hamas-media-censorship-associated-press-gaza-coverage.md A former Associated Press reporter detailed how Hamas enforces censorship on Western media outlets operating in Gaza. The report claims that casualty figures provided by the Gaza Health Ministry are manipulated for propaganda purposes and that local Palestinian reporters are often intimidated or affiliated with Hamas. This results in a distorted narrative that amplifies Hamas's ideological goals. Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [media censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-censorship.md), mati friedman ### Gmail Newsletter Delivery Issues, ProtonMail, and Early Internet Reliability - **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-21 - **Time:** 5:44–8:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/gmail-newsletter-delivery-issues-protonmail-and-early-internet-reliability.md A technical discussion ensues regarding the selective failure of Gmail to deliver the show's newsletter, leading to a recommendation for users to switch to ProtonMail or FastMail. An anecdote follows about the early 1980s and the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), where a column written for DEC Professional won a Computer Press Association award. The segment touches on the historical unreliability of email dating back to the ARPANET era. Keywords: [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [protonmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protonmail.md), fastmail, [alphabet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alphabet.md), [digital equipment corporation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-equipment-corporation.md), [arpanet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arpanet.md), computer press association ### Associated Press, News Anchor Reading Errors - **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-24 - **Time:** 17:57–21:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/associated-press-news-anchor-reading-errors.md An Associated Press hourly news report featured significant reading errors and repeated "pickups" by the anchor, identified as Gwen Dyer. The unedited audio, which circulated on social media, showed the presenter struggling to complete sentences regarding state government statements. The incident highlighted the reliance on digital editing in modern news production and the potential for AI replacement in automated news segments. Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), news broadcast, gwen dyer, [audio editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-editing.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md) ### White House Press Access, Gulf of America Dispute - **Episode:** [1742: Golden Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-27 - **Time:** 1:21:17–1:26:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop/chapter/white-house-press-access-gulf-of-america-dispute.md The Trump administration is moving to end the White House Press Association's monopoly on press pool access, intending to open the room to a broader range of outlets. A specific point of contention arose when the Associated Press refused to adopt the administration's preferred term, "Gulf of America," for the Gulf of Mexico. Critics of the current system argue the press pool has become a scripted "scam" that excludes independent journalists and bloggers. Keywords: [white house press corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-press-corps.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [gulf of mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-mexico.md), [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md), [media access](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-access.md) ### White House, Biden Garbage Transcript Alteration - **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-03 - **Time:** 30:37–33:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/white-house-biden-garbage-transcript-alteration.md The Associated Press reported that White House press officials altered the official transcript of President Biden's "garbage" remarks despite objections from federal stenographers. The change added an apostrophe to make "supporters" possessive, attempting to frame the insult as directed at a specific comedian rather than Trump voters. The head of the stenography office called the move a "breach of protocol" and a "spoliation of transcript integrity." Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [stenographer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stenographer.md), [transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transcript.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) ### JD Vance Couch Hoax Fact Check - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 24:03–24:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/jd-vance-couch-hoax-fact-check.md The Associated Press published a formal fact check debunking a viral internet rumor claiming J.D. Vance had a romantic encounter with a couch. The joke originated on social media but gained enough traction to be addressed by major news organizations. The incident highlights a double standard where parodies of Republicans are treated as humor while parodies of Democrats are labeled dangerous misinformation. Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [fact check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-check.md), [internet meme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-meme.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md) ### Rumsfeld Tunnel Map, Media Embeds and War Imagery - **Episode:** [1606: Food Noise](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-09 - **Time:** 1:57:32–2:01:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/rumsfeld-tunnel-map-media-embeds-and-war-imagery.md A look back at Donald Rumsfeld's 2001 description of sophisticated Al-Qaeda tunnels, comparing them to current Hamas tunnel systems. The segment also addresses allegations that journalists from AP and CNN were embedded with Hamas during the October 7th attacks. Keywords: [donald rumsfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-rumsfeld.md), [tunnels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunnels.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), war photography ### AI Guardrails and the Proliferation of Fake Imagery - **Episode:** [1598: Guardrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-12 - **Time:** 1:37:21–1:41:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails/chapter/ai-guardrails-and-the-proliferation-of-fake-imagery.md The discussion continues regarding "guardrails" in AI development, with Ressa suggesting China has implemented them more effectively than the U.S. The hosts express skepticism about what these guardrails actually entail. They point to examples of AI-generated imagery, such as a fake Black Lives Matter protest photo with anatomical errors, as evidence that the technology is currently "not great" and often deceptive. Keywords: [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [guardrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guardrails.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md) ### AP Reporter Firing, Poland Missile Slack Leaks, and Yoshiro Mori Comments - **Episode:** [1506: Dr. Whoopi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1506-dr-whoopi.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-26 - **Time:** 30:51–34:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1506-dr-whoopi/chapter/ap-reporter-firing-poland-missile-slack-leaks-and-yoshiro-mori-comments.md Leaked Slack messages from the Associated Press revealed the internal confusion surrounding a false report of Russian missiles hitting Poland. The reporter involved was fired after a "senior American intelligence official" source proved incorrect. In other international news, former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori criticized President Zelenskyy, suggesting the Ukrainian leader shares blame for the ongoing conflict. Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [slack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slack.md), yoshiro mori, [zelenskyy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelenskyy.md) ### AP Style Guide Update, COVID Case Count Reporting - **Episode:** [1416: Endemicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-13 - **Time:** 59:46–1:02:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity/chapter/ap-style-guide-update-covid-case-count-reporting.md The Associated Press updates its style guide, advising editors and reporters to avoid emphasizing daily COVID-19 case counts. The shift comes as home testing and the Omicron variant make official statistics unreliable, marking a significant change in how the media barometers the pandemic. Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [style guide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/style-guide.md), [case counts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/case-counts.md), data disaster, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Reuters and Associated Press Fact-Check Mass Formation Psychosis - **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 0:01–1:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/reuters-and-associated-press-fact-check-mass-formation-psychosis.md Reuters and the Associated Press published fact-checks stating there is no evidence of "mass formation psychosis" occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reports claim the term is not recognized in the field of psychology, despite the concept of mass hypnosis being a documented phenomenon. Critics point to potential conflicts of interest involving Pfizer representatives at Reuters. Keywords: [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [mass formation psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation-psychosis.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ### George Floyd, Texas Pardon Request Controversy - **Episode:** [1410: Spock Tiled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-24 - **Time:** 2:48:01–2:50:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled/chapter/george-floyd-texas-pardon-request-controversy.md The Associated Press and other outlets are questioning whether Texas Governor Greg Abbott will issue a posthumous pardon for George Floyd regarding a 2004 drug conviction in Houston. The request has become a focal point for political pressure on the Republican governor. Keywords: [george floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-floyd.md), [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pardon.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md) ### Climate Change, Tornado Intensity, Associated Press Explainers - **Episode:** [1407: Gob of Goo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1407-gob-of-goo.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-12 - **Time:** 11:02–13:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1407-gob-of-goo/chapter/climate-change-tornado-intensity-associated-press-explainers.md President Biden suggested that warming global temperatures are increasing the intensity of weather events, including the recent tornado outbreaks. He tasked the EPA with investigating the specific link between climate change and these storms. The discussion also highlights the rise of "explainers" in journalism, specifically citing an Associated Press piece titled "Was tornado outbreak related to climate change?" Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), explainers ### AP Fact Check, COVID-19 Vaccine Animal Trials - **Episode:** [1347: Big Caffeine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-16 - **Time:** 36:18–38:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine/chapter/ap-fact-check-covid-19-vaccine-animal-trials.md An Associated Press fact check clarified that Pfizer and Moderna did not skip animal trials, but rather conducted them simultaneously with Phase 1 human trials. Dr. William Moss of Johns Hopkins University explained that preclinical studies on mice and macaques were overlapped with early human testing to accelerate development. The report disputes online claims that mRNA vaccines were never tested on animals due to inflammation risks. Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [animal trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-trials.md), [johns hopkins university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins-university.md) ### AP Building Bombing, Gaza Media Center - **Episode:** [1347: Big Caffeine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-16 - **Time:** 2:42:47–2:45:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine/chapter/ap-building-bombing-gaza-media-center.md The Israeli military demolished a 12-story building in Gaza that housed the offices of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera. Israel claimed the building was also used by Hamas as a research and development center, though the AP stated they had no knowledge of such activity. The destruction of the media hub has drawn international condemnation and sparked a debate over the safety of journalists in conflict zones. Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [airstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrike.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md) ### California Reopening, Withheld Scientific Data - **Episode:** [1316: Mark of the Mask](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-28 - **Time:** 30:40–32:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask/chapter/california-reopening-withheld-scientific-data.md Governor Gavin Newsom lifted stay-at-home orders in California following the presidential inauguration. An Associated Press investigation found that state officials withheld the scientific data used to justify these restrictions, claiming the public would be "confused" by the information. This lack of transparency has led to criticism of the state's "science-based" decision-making process. Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md) ### Associated Press, Podcast Moderation Loophole Claims - **Episode:** [1313: Q Victims](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-17 - **Time:** 2:30–4:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims/chapter/associated-press-podcast-moderation-loophole-claims.md The Associated Press is criticized for an article claiming terrorists exploit loopholes in podcasting moderation. The report is characterized as an attempt to invite censorship from tech giants like Apple and Google under the guise of social moderation. Additionally, claims linking large Bitcoin payments to right-wing activists before the Capitol riot are dismissed as tracking fabrications. Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) ### Thanksgiving Super Spreader Warnings, Case Rate Declines - **Episode:** [1299: King Mitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-01 - **Time:** 3:37–5:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch/chapter/thanksgiving-super-spreader-warnings-case-rate-declines.md CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner warned that Thanksgiving could be the "mother of all super spreader events," advising Americans to stay home and mask up. Despite these warnings, reported case numbers showed a decline following the holiday. The Associated Press attributed this to a "false decline" caused by reduced testing during the holiday period. Keywords: [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), dr. jonathan reiner, [super spreader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-spreader.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testing.md) ### Style Guides, Climate Crisis Terminology Shift - **Episode:** [1295: Shred and Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-16 - **Time:** 28:28–30:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn/chapter/style-guides-climate-crisis-terminology-shift.md The Associated Press and New York Times have reportedly updated their style guides to replace "climate change" with "climate crisis." 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