# Bill Moyers on The No Agenda Show Bill Moyers comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to January 2020. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 17 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – January 2020 - **Related topics:** [Pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [George Soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [Global Warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Afl-cio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afl-cio.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Analogy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/analogy.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### George Soros, Global Warming as Economic Motor - **Episode:** [1204: Hunt the Wumpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-05 - **Time:** 1:37:45–1:42:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus/chapter/george-soros-global-warming-as-economic-motor.md A 2008 interview with George Soros revealed his perspective that global warming could serve as the "new motor" for the world economy, replacing American consumption. Soros argued that massive investment in green technology and infrastructure, though painful for taxpayers, is necessary for a "better world order." This vision aligns with current efforts by the EU to mandate billions in annual climate spending. Keywords: [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [green technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-technology.md), [world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-order.md) ### Bill Moyers, Brian Stelter, and Media Responsibility - **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-17 - **Time:** 9:42–12:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/bill-moyers-brian-stelter-and-media-responsibility.md Journalist Bill Moyers appeared on Brian Stelter's CNN program to discuss the media's role in the impeachment process. Moyers argued that PBS should broadcast the hearings 24/7 to combat what he describes as a terminal moment for democracy caused by political lies. The commentary highlights a verbal slip where Moyers suggests audiences "want to be confused" by the proceedings. Keywords: [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), impeachment hearings ### Bill Moyers' "Farewell America" Open Letter - **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-14 - **Time:** 2:26:52–2:29:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/bill-moyers-farewell-america-open-letter.md John C. Dvorak reads from Bill Moyers' dramatic open letter claiming that "America died" on November 8, 2016. The hosts dismiss Moyers as a "knee-jerk Democrat" and point out that the party has lost control of most state legislatures across the country. Keywords: [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), electoral suicide, [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [state legislatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-legislatures.md), [open letter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-letter.md) ### Global Warming, David Suzuki and Willful Blindness - **Episode:** [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 2:14:37–2:19:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed/chapter/global-warming-david-suzuki-and-willful-blindness.md Environmentalist David Suzuki appeared on Bill Moyers' program, suggesting that politicians should be imprisoned for "willful blindness" regarding climate change. The hosts criticize the shift in terminology to "climate disruption" and the use of fear-mongering to drive economic agendas. Keywords: [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), david suzuki, [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [gallup poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md) ### Mike Lofgren on the "Deep State" and NSA Spending - **Episode:** [595: Ottomania](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-27 - **Time:** 1:40:41–1:45:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania/chapter/mike-lofgren-on-the-deep-state-and-nsa-spending.md Former Republican congressional aide Mike Lofgren appeared on Bill Moyers' show to discuss his essay, "Anatomy of the Deep State." He highlights the massive spending on national security, including a $1.7 billion NSA facility in Utah designed to store a "yottabyte" of data. Lofgren argues that the deep state operates without congressional constraint while domestic infrastructure collapses. Keywords: mike lofgren, [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), yottabyte ### Andrew Bacevich, Syria Intervention Criticism, Munich Analogy - **Episode:** [546: Munich Moment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-08 - **Time:** 39:32–43:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment/chapter/andrew-bacevich-syria-intervention-criticism-munich-analogy.md The hosts discuss an interview with military analyst Andrew Bacevich on the Moyers show, guest-hosted by Phil Donahue. Bacevich criticizes the Obama administration's push for war in Syria, contrasting John Kerry's current "war promoter" role with his past as a Vietnam veteran anti-war activist. The segment also critiques Kerry's use of the "Munich moment" analogy, which equates the Syrian situation to 1938 Nazi appeasement. Keywords: [andrew bacevich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-bacevich.md), [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [phil donahue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phil-donahue.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), munich pact ### Marty Kaplan, Official No Agenda Riot Checklist - **Episode:** [530: Boston Brakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/530-boston-brakes.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-14 - **Time:** 12:14–15:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/530-boston-brakes/chapter/marty-kaplan-official-no-agenda-riot-checklist.md Inspired by an interview with Marty Kaplan on the Bill Moyers Journal, the hosts propose an "Official No Agenda Riot Checklist" to distinguish between organic civil unrest and staged protests. They examine the role of the World Workers Party in organizing demonstrations and note that professionally printed signs often indicate a lack of spontaneous rioting. Keywords: marty kaplan, [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [world workers party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-workers-party.md), [northern ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-ireland.md), civil disorder ### Bill Moyers Interview, The Earth's Fever Analogy - **Episode:** [509: DeDe Dinah](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/509-dede-dinah.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-02 - **Time:** 37:04–42:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/509-dede-dinah/chapter/bill-moyers-interview-the-earth-s-fever-analogy.md Anthony Leiserowitz appears on Bill Moyers' PBS program to discuss the "Six Americas" climate report. He uses a medical analogy, comparing a 4-to-5 degree rise in global temperature to a human body suffering from a fatal fever and slipping into a coma. The hosts mock this as a "simple-minded" PR tactic designed to bypass scientific complexity. Keywords: [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), anthony leiserowitz, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [analogy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/analogy.md) ### Bill Moyers Gun Control Commentary, NRA Criticism - **Episode:** [428: Muslim Hugger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/428-muslim-hugger.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-22 - **Time:** 25:16–36:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/428-muslim-hugger/chapter/bill-moyers-gun-control-commentary-nra-criticism.md Journalist Bill Moyers delivered a commentary on PBS criticizing the National Rifle Association and its executive vice president, Wayne LaPierre. Moyers linked the Aurora shooting to historical American violence, including slavery and the Oregon Trail, claiming more settlers died from accidental gunshots than Indian attacks. He also referenced an Al-Qaeda member's video about the ease of purchasing firearms at American gun shows. Keywords: [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [wayne lapierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wayne-lapierre.md), [virginia tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia-tech.md), oregon trail, [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md) ### NPR and PBS Funding, Corporate Underwriting - **Episode:** [188: Easter Haiku and iPads For You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-04 - **Time:** 1:03:17–1:05:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you/chapter/npr-and-pbs-funding-corporate-underwriting.md The funding structure of NPR and PBS is analyzed, specifically the reliance on corporate underwriting from companies like General Electric and Monsanto. It is argued that this "sponsorship" is indistinguishable from traditional advertising and creates a conflict of interest that prevents these outlets from reporting critically on their donors. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [corporate underwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-underwriting.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md) ### Bill Moyers AFL-CIO Interview, Jobs Jobs Jobs Montage - **Episode:** [170: Flat Chested Women](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-31 - **Time:** 28:22–30:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women/chapter/bill-moyers-afl-cio-interview-jobs-jobs-jobs-montage.md PBS host Bill Moyers interviewed the head of the AFL-CIO regarding the Massachusetts Senate race and the economic focus on employment. The segment features a montage from The Colbert Report mocking the repetitive use of the phrase "jobs, jobs, jobs" by politicians. The hosts claim they were the first to highlight this rhetorical trend following a Nancy Pelosi speech. Keywords: [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [afl-cio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afl-cio.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), massachusetts election ### Mother Jones, Bill Moyers, and Financial Corruption - **Episode:** [164: Waterboarding For Everyone!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-10 - **Time:** 56:01–58:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone/chapter/mother-jones-bill-moyers-and-financial-corruption.md Journalists David Corn and Kevin Drum appear on Bill Moyers Journal to discuss the Mother Jones cover story "Too Big to Jail." The investigation reveals how members of finance committees received millions in donations from banks while weakening regulations on derivatives. The hosts highlight the bipartisan nature of this corruption, noting that top Democrats held closed-door meetings with the same bankers who funded their campaigns. Keywords: [mother jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-jones.md), [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [david corn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-corn.md), kevin drum, [derivatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derivatives.md), [bank bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailouts.md) ### Obama's Afghanistan Troop Surge and Vietnam Parallels - **Episode:** [152: Attack Of The Icebergs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/152-attack-of-the-icebergs.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-29 - **Time:** 55:06–57:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/152-attack-of-the-icebergs/chapter/obama-s-afghanistan-troop-surge-and-vietnam-parallels.md President Obama's plan to send 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan is compared to Lyndon B. Johnson's escalation of the Vietnam War. A Bill Moyers report featuring LBJ's recorded phone calls illustrates how political concerns about appearing weak often drive military strategy. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [lyndon b. johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyndon-b-johnson.md), [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md) ### Bill Black, The Best Way to Rob a Bank - **Episode:** [86: Fat Chicks from Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-05 - **Time:** 23:20–26:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto/chapter/bill-black-the-best-way-to-rob-a-bank.md Financial expert Bill Black appears on the Bill Moyers Journal to discuss his book, "The Best Way to Rob a Bank Is to Own One." Black argues that the current economic meltdown is driven by elite fraud, deceit, and the betrayal of trust. He describes a "Ponzi-like" system where CEOs make bad loans to generate short-term bonuses, inevitably leading to long-term disaster. Keywords: bill black, [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [bank fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-fraud.md), savings and loan crisis, [ponzi scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ponzi-scheme.md) ### Carbon Credits Scam, George Soros and Bill Moyers - **Episode:** [51: Corked Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/51-corked-wine.md) - **Published:** 2008-10-12 - **Time:** 35:54–39:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/51-corked-wine/chapter/carbon-credits-scam-george-soros-and-bill-moyers.md The concept of carbon credits is criticized as a financial scam designed for global control, potentially replacing gold as a reserve. An interview between George Soros and Bill Moyers is cited as evidence of this agenda. The hosts also mock the practice of airlines like EasyJet offering passengers the option to pay extra to offset their "carbon footprint." Keywords: [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md) ### Political Rhetoric and the Truth-to-Power Ratio - **Episode:** [31: Truth to Power Ratio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/31-truth-to-power-ratio.md) - **Published:** 2008-05-17 - **Time:** 28:05–35:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/31-truth-to-power-ratio/chapter/political-rhetoric-and-the-truth-to-power-ratio.md The hosts examine political catchphrases used by the Democratic Party, such as "gravitas" and "speaking truth to power." They trace the origins of the "truth to power" phrase back to a 1955 Quaker pamphlet and its later use by Anita Hill. Adam Curry jokingly proposes a "Truth-to-Power Ratio" (TPR) as a metric for measuring political authenticity. Keywords: [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), truth to power, [gravitas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gravitas.md), [mario cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-cuomo.md), [political memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-memes.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md) ### Skin Privilege, Political Buzzwords and Progressive Code - **Episode:** [19: Show Me the Money!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/19-show-me-the-money.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-01 - **Time:** 1:06:58–1:10:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/19-show-me-the-money/chapter/skin-privilege-political-buzzwords-and-progressive-code.md A shooting in Berkeley involving a police officer leads to the discovery of the term "skin-privileged white woman" used in public discourse. 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