# Clear Channel on The No Agenda Show Clear Channel comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to May 2024. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 17 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – May 2024 - **Related topics:** [Bain Capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md), [Rush Limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), [Mitt Romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [Sirius Xm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sirius-xm.md), [Bob Pittman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-pittman.md), [Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md), [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Iheartmedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartmedia.md), [Satellite Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-radio.md), [Terrestrial Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrestrial-radio.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Times Square Lactation Cookie Ad Controversy - **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-16 - **Time:** 1:53:36–1:56:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/times-square-lactation-cookie-ad-controversy.md A digital billboard in Times Square featuring a pregnant woman promoting "lactation cookies" was removed by Clear Channel for violating content guidelines. Author Molly Baaz criticized the decision as hypocritical, pointing out more explicitly sexualized advertisements permitted in the same area. Keywords: [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), lactation cookies, molly baaz, [breastfeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breastfeeding.md) ### iHeartMedia, Debt Crisis, Radio Station Market - **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-27 - **Time:** 2:02:31–2:06:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/iheartmedia-debt-crisis-radio-station-market.md iHeartMedia, formerly Clear Channel, has warned investors that it may not survive another year due to $24 billion in debt. The company is attempting to restructure its finances and may spin off its outdoor advertising division. The hosts discuss the potential for independent buyers to pick up radio stations at a discount as the corporate media giant faces insolvency. Keywords: [iheartmedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartmedia.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [bain capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [radio stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-stations.md) ### iHeartMedia Debt, Future of Terrestrial Radio - **Episode:** [909: Virtue Signalling](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/909-virtue-signalling.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-05 - **Time:** 2:12:14–2:14:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/909-virtue-signalling/chapter/iheartmedia-debt-future-of-terrestrial-radio.md iHeartMedia, formerly Clear Channel, is facing a financial crisis with over $20 billion in debt and a massive $8.3 billion note due in 2019. The company, led by Bob Pittman and backed by Bain Capital, may be forced into receivership as terrestrial radio struggles to remain profitable. Keywords: [iheartmedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartmedia.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [bob pittman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-pittman.md), [bain capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md) ### Radio Industry Decline, IHeartRadio Transmitter Hack - **Episode:** [815: Political Perp Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/815-political-perp-walk.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-10 - **Time:** 1:06:52–1:10:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/815-political-perp-walk/chapter/radio-industry-decline-iheartradio-transmitter-hack.md The financial instability of IHeartRadio, formerly Clear Channel, is discussed in the context of its $27 billion debt and leveraged buyout by Bain Capital. A specific incident is reported where hackers breached the studio transmitter links of the KXCx radio group to broadcast adult audio for several hours. The hosts explain how centralized, automated broadcasting makes the industry vulnerable to such intrusions. Keywords: [iheartradio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartradio.md), [bob pittman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-pittman.md), [bain capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md), radio hacking, [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md) ### Sirius XM Debt and the Decline of Terrestrial Radio - **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-20 - **Time:** 1:06:32–1:10:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama/chapter/sirius-xm-debt-and-the-decline-of-terrestrial-radio.md The financial stability of Sirius XM and Clear Channel is questioned, with the hosts noting the massive debt loads carried by both satellite and terrestrial radio companies. They argue that the high cost of replacing satellites and the centralization of programming have made traditional radio models unsustainable. Keywords: [sirius xm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sirius-xm.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [satellite radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-radio.md), [terrestrial radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrestrial-radio.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md) ### Sirius XM Debt and the Decline of Terrestrial Radio - **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-20 - **Time:** 1:06:32–1:10:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2/chapter/sirius-xm-debt-and-the-decline-of-terrestrial-radio.md The financial viability of Sirius XM and Clear Channel is questioned, noting their significant debt loads. The hosts argue that the high cost of replacing satellites and the centralization of programming have degraded the quality of terrestrial and satellite radio compared to the internet model. Keywords: [sirius xm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sirius-xm.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [satellite radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-radio.md), [terrestrial radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrestrial-radio.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Mark Thompson to NYT, Reuters Hacking Excuse, Doug the Newsman - **Episode:** [435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-16 - **Time:** 2:04:04–2:06:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat/chapter/mark-thompson-to-nyt-reuters-hacking-excuse-doug-the-newsman.md Outgoing BBC Director-General Mark Thompson is moving to the New York Times, which the hosts find suspicious given his alleged ties to British intelligence. They also discuss Reuters claiming they were "hacked" to cover up editorial mistakes and mention the sale of legendary New York station WOR to Clear Channel. Keywords: mark thompson, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md) ### Rush Limbaugh Slut Controversy, Republican Debate Distraction - **Episode:** [389: Camels Everywhere!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/389-camels-everywhere.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-08 - **Time:** 22:54–26:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/389-camels-everywhere/chapter/rush-limbaugh-slut-controversy-republican-debate-distraction.md The controversy surrounding Rush Limbaugh's comments about Sandra Fluke is characterized as a deliberate media distraction. The theory posits that the focus on contraception and "slut" rhetoric was engineered to move the Republican primary conversation away from religious issues that were harming Mitt Romney. The hosts link the ownership of Clear Channel by Bain Capital to the timing of the outburst. Keywords: [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), sandra fluke, [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md), [bain capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md) ### Rush Limbaugh, Sandra Fluke, and Citrix Ad Boycott - **Episode:** [388: Apes on iPads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/388-apes-on-ipads.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-04 - **Time:** 1:36:59–1:43:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/388-apes-on-ipads/chapter/rush-limbaugh-sandra-fluke-and-citrix-ad-boycott.md Rush Limbaugh faces a massive advertiser boycott, including Citrix (GoToMyPC), after calling law student Sandra Fluke a "slut" during a broadcast about birth control mandates. The hosts analyze the controversy as a planned distraction and note that Limbaugh's syndicator, Premier Radio Networks, is owned by Clear Channel, which has ties to Bain Capital. Keywords: [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), sandra fluke, citrix, [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [bain capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md) ### Clear Channel, Bain Capital, Super PAC Media Revenue - **Episode:** [376: Party@Ecropolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/376-party-ecropolis.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-22 - **Time:** 15:03–19:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/376-party-ecropolis/chapter/clear-channel-bain-capital-super-pac-media-revenue.md The financial motivations behind the extended GOP primary are explored, focusing on the relationship between Clear Channel, Bain Capital, and major media networks. Rush Limbaugh's $400 million contract is linked to Bain Capital, which also has ties to Mitt Romney. The hosts argue that media outlets like MSNBC and Fox News encourage the flow of Super PAC money because they benefit directly from the massive advertising expenditures required for a contested primary. Keywords: [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [bain capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md), [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), [super pacs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-pacs.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [media revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-revenue.md) ### Radio Programming, Pirate Radio Ships - **Episode:** [87: Knights of the No Agenda Armory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-08 - **Time:** 1:32:07–1:37:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/87-knights-of-the-no-agenda-armory/chapter/radio-programming-pirate-radio-ships.md The hosts discuss the "lost art" of radio programming, focusing on the pace and flow of music sets. They reference the film "The Boat That Rocked," which depicts the 1960s North Sea pirate radio era, and compare it to their own efforts with the No Agenda stream. They aim to create a virtual "club" atmosphere that contrasts with the sterile, automated programming of corporate radio like Clear Channel. Keywords: [radio programming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-programming.md), mixtapes, [pirate radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pirate-radio.md), the boat that rocked, [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md) ### Inauguration Costs, Radio Industry Decline - **Episode:** [67: Kennedy and the Body Count](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-24 - **Time:** 1:28:55–1:32:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count/chapter/inauguration-costs-radio-industry-decline.md The $170 million cost and massive carbon footprint of the presidential inauguration are criticized. The conversation turns to the decline of the radio industry, with Clear Channel stock prices dropping and a reference to a Family Guy episode parodying morning DJs. Keywords: [inauguration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inauguration.md), [carbon footprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-footprint.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [wayne's world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wayne-s-world.md) ### Radio Industry Decline, Sirius XM Stocks, HD Radio - **Episode:** [59: Smells Like Tee Truffle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle.md) - **Published:** 2008-11-28 - **Time:** 37:17–42:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle/chapter/radio-industry-decline-sirius-xm-stocks-hd-radio.md Traditional and satellite radio stocks have plummeted, with many companies trading under one dollar per share. Sirius and XM are facing massive losses despite their merger, as consumers increasingly switch to podcasts and iPods in vehicles. The failure of HD Radio and the historical flop of AM Stereo are discussed as examples of broadcast technologies that failed to gain public traction against more versatile digital formats. Keywords: [sirius xm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sirius-xm.md), cbs radio, [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), hd radio, am stereo ### Clear Channel, Radio Consolidation and The Fairness Doctrine - **Episode:** [25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/25-grapes-the-size-of-little-oranges.md) - **Published:** 2008-04-05 - **Time:** 59:05–1:01:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/25-grapes-the-size-of-little-oranges/chapter/clear-channel-radio-consolidation-and-the-fairness-doctrine.md The hosts discuss the financial struggles of Clear Channel and the impact of radio consolidation on the industry. They trace the rise of political talk radio to the 1987 elimination of the Fairness Doctrine, which previously required broadcasters to provide balanced airtime for opposing viewpoints. Keywords: [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md), [fairness doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fairness-doctrine.md), [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), [consolidation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consolidation.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [equal time rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equal-time-rule.md) ### Podcast Philosophy, Radio Industry Clock Mechanics - **Episode:** [16: Start Using Canteens](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/16-start-using-canteens.md) - **Published:** 2008-02-10 - **Time:** 48:57–51:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/16-start-using-canteens/chapter/podcast-philosophy-radio-industry-clock-mechanics.md A listener praises the "no agenda" format of podcasting as the realization of the medium's original potential for unedited, authentic voices. The hosts contrast this freedom with the rigid "clock" of commercial radio, where stations like Z100 in New York used studio lights to track competitors' commercial breaks. This high-pressure environment required DJs to time their segments perfectly to return to music just as listeners tuned away from other stations. Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [radio industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-industry.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [z100](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/z100.md), broadcast clock ### Mitt Romney, Bain Capital Clear Channel Bid - **Episode:** [9: No Agenda 009](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/9-no-agenda-009.md) - **Published:** 2007-12-22 - **Time:** 22:30–23:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/9-no-agenda-009/chapter/mitt-romney-bain-capital-clear-channel-bid.md Mitt Romney's background as a businessman is discussed, specifically the bid by his former firm, Bain Capital, to acquire Clear Channel Communications. The potential for a presidential candidate to own a massive media conglomerate is compared to the historical efforts of William Randolph Hearst. Keywords: [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [bain capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [hedge funds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hedge-funds.md), [media ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ownership.md), [treat williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treat-williams.md) ### Bain Capital, Clear Channel Acquisition - **Episode:** [8: No Agenda 008](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/8-no-agenda-008.md) - **Published:** 2007-12-15 - **Time:** 38:18–41:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/8-no-agenda-008/chapter/bain-capital-clear-channel-acquisition.md Mitt Romney's former venture capital firm, Bain Capital, is reported to be involved in the leveraged buyout of Clear Channel. 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