# Big Mike on The No Agenda Show

Big Mike comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2010 to May 2025.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** April 2010 – May 2025
- **Related topics:** [Michelle Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [2020 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Big Pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Celebrity Big Brother](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-big-brother.md), [Cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Michelle Obama and Marlon Wayans Transgender Discussion

- **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-01
- **Time:** 1:16:08–1:18:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/michelle-obama-and-marlon-wayans-transgender-discussion.md

A viral clip of Michelle Obama speaking to Marlon Wayans about his transgender child sparked online controversy due to a perceived "slip-up" in her phrasing. The full context reveals Obama was praising Wayans as a role model for his "unconditional love" during his child's transition. The segment notes how social media users often misinterpret or edit such clips to support long-standing rumors about the former First Lady.

Keywords: [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), marlon wayans, [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [big mike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mike.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md)

### Show Wrap-up, Vacation Schedule, End-of-Show Mix

- **Episode:** [1582: Balconazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-17
- **Time:** 3:01:08–3:06:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi/chapter/show-wrap-up-vacation-schedule-end-of-show-mix.md

Adam Curry and John Dvorak conclude the episode, announcing that the next show will also follow a vacation schedule. They preview a special "No Agenda Opens" episode coming on Thursday. The show ends with a listener-produced music mix featuring themes of the migrant crisis, Maui, and "Big Mike" conspiracy theories regarding Michelle Obama.

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### White House Cocaine Mystery and Outro

- **Episode:** [1574: X-Ray Specs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-20
- **Time:** 3:12:11–3:17:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs/chapter/white-house-cocaine-mystery-and-outro.md

The show concludes with a satirical look at the "mystery" of the cocaine found in the White House West Wing. The hosts mock the media's use of terms like "small baggie" and "dime bag" and the Secret Service's failure to identify a suspect despite high-level security. The episode ends with a final "stay hydrated" sign-off and a montage of satirical clips.

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### Omarosa Manigault Newman, Mike Pence and 2020 Strategy

- **Episode:** [1008: Ghost Guns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-18
- **Time:** 42:32–50:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1008-ghost-guns/chapter/omarosa-manigault-newman-mike-pence-and-2020-strategy.md

Omarosa Manigault Newman made controversial comments about Vice President Mike Pence during her appearance on "Celebrity Big Brother," suggesting he is an extreme religious figure. Speculation suggests Omarosa may be acting as a weaponized agent for Donald Trump to undermine Pence's future political viability or to clear the way for a different running mate in 2020. The narrative frames Pence as "insane" for his religious beliefs, a message that resonates with certain political demographics while signaling a more aggressive immigration stance to the base.

Keywords: [omarosa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omarosa.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [celebrity big brother](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-big-brother.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md)

### Mike Papantonio, Pharmaceutical Influence on Media Boards

- **Episode:** [914: Fack Base](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/914-fack-base.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-23
- **Time:** 1:03:27–1:05:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/914-fack-base/chapter/mike-papantonio-pharmaceutical-influence-on-media-boards.md

Attorney Mike Papantonio highlights the deep ties between major media outlets and the pharmaceutical industry. He notes that with the exception of CBS, every major U.S. media outlet shares board members with pharmaceutical giants like Merck or Pfizer. This overlap, combined with $5 billion in annual advertising spend, allegedly prevents critical reporting on drug companies.

Keywords: mike papantonio, [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [media ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ownership.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md)

### Senator Mike Johans, Too Big to Fail Financial Reform

- **Episode:** [192: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/192-smoke-gets-in-your-eyes.md)
- **Published:** 2010-04-18
- **Time:** 1:12:56–1:16:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/192-smoke-gets-in-your-eyes/chapter/senator-mike-johans-too-big-to-fail-financial-reform.md

Nebraska Senator Mike Johans appeared on C-SPAN to discuss financial reform and the "Too Big to Fail" doctrine. While Johans talked tough about planting a "stake in the heart" of large financial institutions, critics point out that many banks have only grown larger since the TARP bailouts. A caller named Diane is praised for her simple explanation of how both parties have sold out to bank contributions.

Keywords: mike johans, [nebraska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nebraska.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [too big to fail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/too-big-to-fail.md), [tarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tarp.md)

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