# Big Oil on The No Agenda Show Big Oil comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 12 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Canola Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canola-oil.md), [Gavin Newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Alexandria Ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Big Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-food.md), [Big Mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md), [Billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md), [Bono](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bono.md), [Burger King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### Gavin Newsom Climate Policy, Big Oil Criticism - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 47:57–50:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/gavin-newsom-climate-policy-big-oil-criticism.md Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the Munich Security Conference, labeling "Big Oil" as the "polluted heart of the climate crisis." He characterized Donald Trump's administration as "temporary" and assured European allies that California remains a stable partner in climate policy. Newsom emphasized the "power of emulation" and the "great implementation" of green technology in his state. Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [energy efficiency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-efficiency.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ### Chronic Disease, Ultra-Processed Foods and Seed Oils - **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-25 - **Time:** 1:20:56–1:23:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/chronic-disease-ultra-processed-foods-and-seed-oils.md RFK Jr.'s campaign focus on the "poisoning" of the American food supply is examined. Kennedy, advised by Kali Means, argues that ultra-processed foods, industrial seed oils, and addictive chemicals are responsible for skyrocketing rates of cancer and mental health issues in children. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), kali means, [ultra-processed food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ultra-processed-food.md), [seed oils](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seed-oils.md), [chronic disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chronic-disease.md), [big food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-food.md) ### Nikki Haley Support from Texas Oil Billionaires - **Episode:** [1615: Day One Dictator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-10 - **Time:** 1:06:34–1:08:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator/chapter/nikki-haley-support-from-texas-oil-billionaires.md Nikki Haley is reportedly gaining traction with Texas oil barons as a backup candidate to Donald Trump. Billionaire donors are vetting Haley's energy policies as she positions herself as a pro-drilling alternative in the Republican primary. Keywords: [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), 2024 primary, [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md) ### California Windfall Profits Tax, Gavin Newsom - **Episode:** [1494: Radiation Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1494-radiation-tsunami.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-13 - **Time:** 2:14:16–2:17:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1494-radiation-tsunami/chapter/california-windfall-profits-tax-gavin-newsom.md Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a special legislative session on December 5th to pass a windfall profits tax on oil companies in California. Newsom claims the tax will return money to consumers, while the Western States Petroleum Association dismissed the move as a political stunt. Critics argue that state-level restrictions and refining issues are the primary drivers of California's high gas prices. Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), windfall profits tax, [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md), special session ### Fast Food Quality Decline, Pharmaceutical Advertising - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 2:17:01–2:21:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/fast-food-quality-decline-pharmaceutical-advertising.md A personal review of modern fast food suggests a significant decline in quality, specifically regarding McDonald's fries and the Big Mac. The use of canola oil and smaller, drier patties is noted, with Burger King currently favored for fry quality. The segment also observes that late-night television advertising is almost exclusively dominated by pharmaceutical companies and "junk" fast food. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [burger king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md), [big mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md), [canola oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canola-oil.md), [sonic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonic.md), [pharma ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharma-ads.md) ### AOC and the Economic Benefits of Renewables for Big Oil - **Episode:** [1124: Work To Rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-31 - **Time:** 2:26:18–2:29:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules/chapter/aoc-and-the-economic-benefits-of-renewables-for-big-oil.md A theory is proposed that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's push for renewable energy unwittingly benefits big oil companies. In countries like Germany, the inefficiency of wind and solar requires natural gas plants to be fired up as a backup, increasing revenue for gas suppliers. The hosts suggest that "big oil" may quietly support the Green New Deal for this reason. Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md) ### Energy Subsidies, Mika Brzezinski, Big Oil Influence - **Episode:** [1107: Carbon Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-27 - **Time:** 1:42:00–1:45:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget/chapter/energy-subsidies-mika-brzezinski-big-oil-influence.md During an interview on "Morning Joe," Mika Brzezinski questioned Gregory Jaczko on whether writing off nuclear power is "depressing" for those seeking alternatives to fossil fuels. Jaczko responded by calling for the market to decide, though he also suggested making gas more expensive to favor renewables. The hosts speculate that Jaczko's anti-nuclear position may be covertly supported by "Big Oil" interests. Keywords: [mika brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mika-brzezinski.md), [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md) ### Media Weather Definitions, Global Warming Denialism - **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-09 - **Time:** 25:53–28:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/media-weather-definitions-global-warming-denialism.md MSNBC and other outlets are criticized for conflating short-term weather events with long-term climate trends. While a 2010 survey showed 25% of TV meteorologists viewed global warming as a scam, media narratives continue to frame skepticism as "denialism" funded by the fossil fuel industry. The hosts emphasize the dictionary distinction between weather and climate. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), meteorologists, [greenhouse gases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenhouse-gases.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md) ### Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University Earth Institute - **Episode:** [691: Ten Minute Timer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-29 - **Time:** 1:02:00–1:07:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer/chapter/jeffrey-sachs-columbia-university-earth-institute.md Jeffrey Sachs of the Columbia University Earth Institute is criticized for his MSNBC appearance linking blizzard-related economic shutdowns to climate change. The discussion highlights the institute's advisory board, which includes figures like George Soros and Bono. Sachs' claims that Republican senators are "on the take" from the oil industry are characterized as politically motivated. Keywords: [jeffrey sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-sachs.md), [columbia university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [bono](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bono.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md) ### Barack Obama, Big Oil Tax Subsidy Rhetoric - **Episode:** [396: 200 Hundred Million Ninjas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/396-200-hundred-million-ninjas.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-01 - **Time:** 18:26–25:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/396-200-hundred-million-ninjas/chapter/barack-obama-big-oil-tax-subsidy-rhetoric.md President Barack Obama delivered a speech in the Rose Garden urging Congress to repeal tax subsidies for major oil companies. The hosts analyze the rhetoric, questioning the President's definition of "subsidies" and his claim that high gas prices are linked to these specific tax provisions. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md), tax subsidies, [rose garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rose-garden.md), [energy policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-policy.md) ### Al Gore's "Climate Reality" Campaign and Denier Threats - **Episode:** [321: Internet in a Suitcase](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-14 - **Time:** 1:40:15–1:42:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/al-gore-s-climate-reality-campaign-and-denier-threats.md Al Gore launched the "Climate Reality Project," a campaign intended to "reveal the deniers" and link cataclysmic weather events directly to climate change. The hosts criticize Gore for conflating weather with climate—a practice he previously discouraged—and characterize his rhetoric as a sleazy threat against scientific dissenters. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [climate reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-reality.md), [big oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-oil.md), weather vs climate, deniers ### Big Organic, Pepsi Throwback Real Sugar - **Episode:** [170: Flat Chested Women](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-31 - **Time:** 1:21:42–1:24:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women/chapter/big-organic-pepsi-throwback-real-sugar.md The hosts criticize "Big Organic" retailers like Whole Foods, citing author Michael Pollan's work on how these companies prioritize profit over health. 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