# Beauty Pageants on The No Agenda Show

Beauty Pageants comes up in 20 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 20
- **Episodes:** 18
- **Discussed:** October 2009 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [Transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Miss America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-america.md), [Miss Venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-venezuela.md), [Moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [Miss Universe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-universe.md), [Miss Usa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-usa.md), [Anti-trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-trump.md), [Astrazeneca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrazeneca.md), [Atlantic City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlantic-city.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 20

### Tara Palmieri, Yale Research, and the "Vessel" of Journalism

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 1:01:40–1:08:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/tara-palmieri-yale-research-and-the-vessel-of-journalism.md

Tara Palmieri and Anderson Cooper discuss the psychological implications of Trump's "smile" comments, citing Yale professor Marianne LaFrance’s research on facial expressions. The discussion takes a bizarre turn as Palmieri refers to Collins as a "vessel" for the American people. The hosts mock the idea that Trump is trying to return to a 1950s archetype where women were only valued for their beauty and deference.

Keywords: tara palmieri, [kaitlan collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaitlan-collins.md), [yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md), marianne lafrance, [beauty pageants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageants.md), [slush fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slush-fund.md)

### Miss AI Pageant and Miss Alabama Controversy

- **Episode:** [1668: Spillover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-13
- **Time:** 23:55–26:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover/chapter/miss-ai-pageant-and-miss-alabama-controversy.md

The inaugural Miss AI pageant features digital models created with generative artificial intelligence, such as Moroccan finalist Kenza Lely. The winner of the competition will receive a $5,000 prize. The hosts contrast the idealized AI models with the recent crowning of a 350-pound Miss Alabama in a human pageant.

Keywords: miss ai, kenza lely, [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md), miss alabama, [beauty pageants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageants.md)

### Miss Italy Pageant and Transgender Men

- **Episode:** [1599: Drop the Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-15
- **Time:** 2:50:36–2:52:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op/chapter/miss-italy-pageant-and-transgender-men.md

In Italy, over 100 transgender men (individuals assigned female at birth) have entered the Miss Italy pageant as a protest. This follows a ruling by pageant organizers that only those assigned female at birth can compete, which excluded transgender women. The hosts discuss the absurdity of the situation and the decline of traditional beauty contests.

Keywords: miss italy, [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md)

### Rikkie Valerie Kollé, Transgender Miss Netherlands 2023 Winner

- **Episode:** [1571: Wronk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1571-wronk.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-09
- **Time:** 54:37–58:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1571-wronk/chapter/rikkie-valerie-kolle-transgender-miss-netherlands-2023-winner.md

Rikkie Valerie Kollé, a transgender woman of Moluccan descent, was crowned Miss Netherlands 2023, marking the first time a trans person has won the title. The victory allows Kollé to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. The selection has sparked debate regarding the inclusion of biological males in female beauty competitions and the influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agendas in Dutch culture.

Keywords: rikkie valerie kolle, miss netherlands, [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), moluccan

### Australia AstraZeneca Policy, Peak-End Rule

- **Episode:** [1360: Magnetofection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-01
- **Time:** 34:33–37:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection/chapter/australia-astrazeneca-policy-peak-end-rule.md

The hosts analyze a confusing Australian news report regarding AstraZeneca vaccine availability for people under 40. They discuss the "peak-end rule" in psychology, suggesting the report was designed to leave viewers with a negative impression of the AstraZeneca jab to favor other brands.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [astrazeneca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrazeneca.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), peak-end rule, [beauty pageants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageants.md)

### Miss Nevada USA, Transgender Pageant Winner

- **Episode:** [1360: Magnetofection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-01
- **Time:** 37:53–40:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection/chapter/miss-nevada-usa-transgender-pageant-winner.md

Kataluna Enriquez became the first transgender woman to be crowned Miss Nevada USA. The hosts discuss the impact of "woke culture" on traditional institutions and pivot to a tangent about the disappearance of women-specific sports like six-man basketball.

Keywords: [miss nevada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-nevada.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), [pride month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-month.md), [women's sports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/women-s-sports.md)

### Miss Universe Spain, Angela Ponce, Transgender Competition

- **Episode:** [1048: Crush ICE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-06
- **Time:** 2:37:47–2:39:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice/chapter/miss-universe-spain-angela-ponce-transgender-competition.md

Angela Ponce won the Miss Universe Spain title, becoming the first transgender woman to compete in the international pageant. The hosts recall their previous predictions that such a milestone would occur. The discussion briefly touches on the changing standards of international beauty competitions.

Keywords: [miss universe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-universe.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), angela ponce, [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md)

### Miss Peru Pageant Violence Against Women Protest

- **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-05
- **Time:** 3:55:03–3:56:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/miss-peru-pageant-violence-against-women-protest.md

Contestants in the Miss Peru beauty pageant used their platform to protest violence against women by reciting crime statistics instead of their physical measurements. Figures cited included 82 murders and 156 attempted murders of women in Peru this year. The winner, Romina Lozano, highlighted that over 3,000 women are registered victims of human trafficking in the country.

Keywords: miss peru, [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), [femicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/femicide.md), [human trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-trafficking.md), romina lozano

### Miss America Pageant, Political Questioning Deconstruction

- **Episode:** [965: Yanking Mics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/965-yanking-mics.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-17
- **Time:** 1:24:49–1:26:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/965-yanking-mics/chapter/miss-america-pageant-political-questioning-deconstruction.md

A preliminary deconstruction of the recent Miss America pageant highlights the highly political nature of the questions asked of the finalists. The hosts criticize the pageant for focusing on anti-Trump sentiment and plan a full analysis for the following episode.

Keywords: [miss america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-america.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [anti-trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-trump.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), [atlantic city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlantic-city.md)

### Miss USA Pageant, Mikayla Holmgren, Down Syndrome

- **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-27
- **Time:** 1:40:02–1:45:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/miss-usa-pageant-mikayla-holmgren-down-syndrome.md

Mikayla Holmgren, a student from Minnesota with Down syndrome, has entered the Miss Minnesota USA pageant. If she wins, she will be the first person with Down syndrome to compete in the Miss USA pageant. The hosts discuss the "trailblazer" label given to her by organizers and the evolving standards of beauty pageants.

Keywords: [miss usa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-usa.md), mikayla holmgren, [down syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/down-syndrome.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md)

### Feminism and Objectification, Donald Trump Public Image

- **Episode:** [691: Ten Minute Timer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-29
- **Time:** 26:54–32:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer/chapter/feminism-and-objectification-donald-trump-public-image.md

The cultural acceptance of beauty pageants is debated in the context of modern feminism and the objectification of women. The discussion touches on how public perception of Donald Trump's treatment of women contrasts with the lack of outrage over his pageant ownership. A brief anecdote about a spin class interaction illustrates perceived double standards in gender-based comments.

Keywords: [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), objectification, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [beauty pageants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageants.md), [gender politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-politics.md)

### Miss America 2015, Kira Kazantsev, Cup Song Talent

- **Episode:** [653: Evil Layer Cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-19
- **Time:** 2:30:59–2:35:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake/chapter/miss-america-2015-kira-kazantsev-cup-song-talent.md

Kira Kazantsev, representing New York but originally from Walnut Creek, California, won the Miss America 2015 pageant. Her talent performance involved playing a plastic cup while singing, a trend popularized on YouTube. The hosts note a shift in the pageant's production style, describing it as more "Miss World" in its focus on high-quality visuals and "hot" contestants.

Keywords: [miss america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-america.md), kira kazantsev, [miss new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-new-york.md), cup song, [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), [walnut creek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walnut-creek.md)

### Miss Universe 2013, Donald Trump, Moscow Competition Results

- **Episode:** [564: Summer of Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-10
- **Time:** 3:11–6:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden/chapter/miss-universe-2013-donald-trump-moscow-competition-results.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the Miss Universe 2013 pageant held in Moscow, Russia. Dvorak notes that Donald Trump was in the front row and that Miss Venezuela, Gabriela Isler, won the competition over Miss Spain. The hosts tease a deeper analysis of the event's production and political undertones later in the broadcast.

Keywords: miss universe 2013, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [miss venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-venezuela.md), miss spain, gabriela isler, [beauty pageants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageants.md)

### Miss Venezuela Victory, Steven Tyler, Pageant Wrap-up

- **Episode:** [564: Summer of Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-10
- **Time:** 1:39:44–1:43:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden/chapter/miss-venezuela-victory-steven-tyler-pageant-wrap-up.md

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith served as a judge in Moscow and asked Miss Venezuela, Gabriela Isler, about her biggest fear. Isler's victory is discussed, with Dvorak noting her "monster smile" and the abrupt ending of the broadcast. The hosts conclude their pageant coverage, noting the high level of physical attractiveness among all contestants.

Keywords: [miss venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-venezuela.md), [steven tyler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steven-tyler.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), gabriela isler, [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), smile, [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md)

### Miss America 2013, Pageant Analysis, Miss New Jersey

- **Episode:** [549: Associative Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-19
- **Time:** 1:13:08–1:16:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda/chapter/miss-america-2013-pageant-analysis-miss-new-jersey.md

The hosts provide their quarterly report on beauty pageants, focusing on the 2013 Miss America contest. They express disappointment that Miss New Jersey was eliminated early and critique the various talent performances, including a "Riverdance" routine and a botched ballet. They argue that Miss Maryland was the most talented and beautiful contestant but was overlooked.

Keywords: [miss america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-america.md), miss new jersey, miss maryland, [breaking bad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breaking-bad.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), talent competition

### Miss Venezuela Pageant, Poodle Prize

- **Episode:** [526: #meh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-30
- **Time:** 1:32:09–1:33:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh/chapter/miss-venezuela-pageant-poodle-prize.md

A brief aside mentions the Miss Venezuela beauty competition observed on the Dish Network. The hosts joke about the "poodle prize" (a Dutch term for a consolation prize) and the physical appearance of the contestants.

Keywords: [miss venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-venezuela.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), [dish network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dish-network.md), poodle prize

### Miss USA Pageant, Superstorm Sandy Narrative

- **Episode:** [478: Cranks and Firebrands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-13
- **Time:** 49:15–51:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands/chapter/miss-usa-pageant-superstorm-sandy-narrative.md

The hosts discuss the Miss USA pageant and their missed opportunity to predict a winner from New York or New Jersey based on the "Superstorm Sandy" media narrative. Dvorak admits he missed the broadcast because he was watching the San Francisco vs. Green Bay NFL game, leading to a lack of clips for the current episode.

Keywords: [miss usa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-usa.md), [superstorm sandy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superstorm-sandy.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [green bay packers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-bay-packers.md)

### Don Lemon and CNN Transgender Beauty Pageant Discussion

- **Episode:** [410: The Cheeseburger Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code.md)
- **Published:** 2012-05-20
- **Time:** 1:05:07–1:06:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/410-the-cheeseburger-code/chapter/don-lemon-and-cnn-transgender-beauty-pageant-discussion.md

CNN anchor Don Lemon is mocked for his "evolution" on the topic of beauty pageants during a segment about a transgender Miss Universe contestant. The hosts use the clip to illustrate why CNN's ratings have declined, characterizing the coverage as superficial and giggly.

Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [miss universe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-universe.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [beauty pageants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageants.md)

### Donald Trump Transgender Pageant Decision, Jenna Talackova Case

- **Episode:** [397: Wiggin' Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/397-wiggin-out.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-05
- **Time:** 1:25:51–1:29:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/397-wiggin-out/chapter/donald-trump-transgender-pageant-decision-jenna-talackova-case.md

Donald Trump, owner of the Miss Universe organization, overturned a decision to disqualify Jenna Talackova from the Miss Universe Canada pageant for being transgender. The hosts discuss the publicity benefits for the pageant and Trump's requirement that Canada recognize her gender as female.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), miss universe canada, jenna talackova, [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [gloria allred](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gloria-allred.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md)

### Miss Singapore World Credit Card Theft Scandal

- **Episode:** [138: Bombing The Moon (Don't look over here!)](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here.md)
- **Published:** 2009-10-10
- **Time:** 43:32–44:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here/chapter/miss-singapore-world-credit-card-theft-scandal.md

Miss Singapore World, Ris Low, resigned her crown after it was revealed she used stolen credit cards for a shopping spree involving expensive lingerie. The hosts question why a high-profile beauty queen would resort to fraud given her status. They note she will no longer represent Singapore at the Miss World Finals in South Africa.

Keywords: miss singapore world, ris low, [credit card fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-card-fraud.md), [lingerie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lingerie.md), [beauty pageant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beauty-pageant.md)

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