# Ben Stein on The No Agenda Show

Ben Stein comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2011 to March 2021.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** December 2011 – March 2021
- **Related topics:** [99 Percent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/99-percent.md), [Bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Dolly Parton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dolly-parton.md), [Dreamliner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreamliner.md), [Greed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greed.md), [Kathy Griffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-griffin.md), [Mike Pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Ben Stein Vaccine Warning, Dolly Parton Promotion

- **Episode:** [1326: Freedom Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1326-freedom-bracelet.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-04
- **Time:** 1:07:15–1:09:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1326-freedom-bracelet/chapter/ben-stein-vaccine-warning-dolly-parton-promotion.md

Actor Ben Stein released a video warning Americans about "devastating" side effects he experienced after receiving a Moderna booster shot, including dizziness and irrational thinking. Conversely, country music legend Dolly Parton promoted the vaccine by singing a parody of her hit "Jolene." Some medical professionals have suggested a federal "vaccine holiday" to allow citizens time to recover from post-shot symptoms.

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### Economic Impact of Tariffs, Ben Stein and "Ferris Bueller"

- **Episode:** [1013: Hypogonadism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-04
- **Time:** 57:14–1:06:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/economic-impact-of-tariffs-ben-stein-and-ferris-bueller.md

CNBC uses a clip from Ferris Bueller's Day Off featuring Ben Stein to explain the historical failure of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act. However, the real Ben Stein appears on CNBC to defend the new tariffs, citing the need for a strong domestic metals industry in the event of a "hot war" with Russia. The hosts debate the actual cost increase to consumers, noting it may only be pennies for a six-pack of beer but more significant for industries like aerospace.

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### Impeachment Speculation and Media Hostility

- **Episode:** [908: Microbeads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-02
- **Time:** 52:58–58:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/908-microbeads/chapter/impeachment-speculation-and-media-hostility.md

Hollywood figures Kathy Griffin and Rob Reiner discussed the potential for Donald Trump's impeachment or resignation, speculating on a Mike Pence presidency. Ben Stein commented on CNN's consistent negative coverage of the administration, noting the President's frequent labeling of the media as the "enemy of the people."

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### Ben Stein on Occupy Wall Street and the 99% Concert

- **Episode:** [362: Drone Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/362-drone-journalism.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-04
- **Time:** 2:18:59–2:21:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/362-drone-journalism/chapter/ben-stein-on-occupy-wall-street-and-the-99-concert.md

Ben Stein criticized Occupy Wall Street protesters, claiming they do not understand the meaning of work and only "bang on drums." This leads to a satirical prediction that Todd Rundgren's "Bang the Drum All Day" will become the anthem for a future "99% Concert" for the movement.

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