# Corporate Media on The No Agenda Show Corporate Media comes up in 32 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 32 - **Episodes:** 31 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Marvin Minsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marvin-minsky.md), [Mit Media Lab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit-media-lab.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Corporate Sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-sponsorship.md), [Democracy Now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 32 ### Marvin Minsky, MIT Media Lab, Will Hurst - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 1:58:58–2:02:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/marvin-minsky-mit-media-lab-will-hurst.md John C. Dvorak recounts being ejected from a meeting at the MIT Media Lab by artificial intelligence pioneer Marvin Minsky. Dvorak had joined a tour with Will Hurst and executives from the Hurst Corporation; upon being recognized by Minsky, he was asked to leave the premises, leading to a solidarity exit by Will Hurst. Keywords: [marvin minsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marvin-minsky.md), [mit media lab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit-media-lab.md), [will hurst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-hurst.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), hurst corporation ### Life in Osaka and Disconnecting from US Corporate Media - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 3:37:13–3:40:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/life-in-osaka-and-disconnecting-from-us-corporate-media.md Jeffrey Walsdorf shares his experience moving his family to Osaka, Japan, and the benefits of disconnecting from U.S. corporate and social media. He notes that listening to the podcast allows him to receive real news from the States while maintaining a smaller amygdala. The segment also touches on Dvorak's interest in Sumo wrestling, specifically the Ozeki title of Ao Kaneshi. 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The story concludes with the narrator being removed from the meeting by Marvin Minsky after being identified as an un-vetted observer. Keywords: [mit media lab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit-media-lab.md), stewart brand, [nicholas negroponte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicholas-negroponte.md), [marvin minsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marvin-minsky.md), [hearst corporation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearst-corporation.md) ### RFK Jr. on the Rise of Podcast Politics - **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-11 - **Time:** 1:50:34–1:52:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/rfk-jr-on-the-rise-of-podcast-politics.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses how the 2024 election will be defined by podcasts rather than traditional corporate media. He cites the massive viewership of figures like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson as evidence that "dissident" candidates can now bypass mainstream gatekeepers to reach the American public. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md), [2024 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md) ### Media Industry Crunch, NPR Revenue Breakdown - **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-23 - **Time:** 1:32:45–1:35:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/media-industry-crunch-npr-revenue-breakdown.md A broader look at layoffs across the media industry, including CNN and Spotify. A breakdown of NPR's revenue reveals that 37% comes from corporate sponsorships, challenging the public perception of the organization as purely listener-supported. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [vox media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vox-media.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [corporate sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-sponsorship.md), [grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grants.md) ### Master Title Changes, Chinese Influence - **Episode:** [1256: White Tears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1256-white-tears.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-02 - **Time:** 2:09:00–2:10:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1256-white-tears/chapter/master-title-changes-chinese-influence.md The hosts speculate on future "cancel culture" targets, such as the name "MasterCard" or the "Masters" golf tournament. The discussion transitions to the lack of U.S. media coverage regarding Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence within the American government, entertainment, and sports sectors. Keywords: [mastercard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastercard.md), [mba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mba.md), [tiger woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiger-woods.md), [ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md) ### Ageism in Media, Norm Solomon on Corporate Bias - **Episode:** [1223: Ogamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1223-ogamacare.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-12 - **Time:** 2:14:53–2:18:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1223-ogamacare/chapter/ageism-in-media-norm-solomon-on-corporate-bias.md Amy Goodman of Democracy Now is criticized for repeatedly using the phrase "older white men" to describe the remaining Democratic candidates. Socialist activist Norm Solomon appears on the program to decry corporate media bias against Bernie Sanders. Solomon argues that networks like MSNBC, owned by Comcast, are fundamentally anti-labor and use "slander and innuendo" to protect their profits from Sanders' proposed tax policies. Keywords: [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), norm solomon, [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md) ### Tim Robbins, Bernie Sanders Media Erasure - **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-30 - **Time:** 1:56:20–2:00:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/tim-robbins-bernie-sanders-media-erasure.md Actor Tim Robbins appears on "Democracy Now" to discuss the media's "erasure" of Bernie Sanders despite massive rally turnouts, such as a 30,000-person event in Venice Beach. Robbins argues that Sanders is the only candidate who can defeat Trump because he runs a progressive campaign rather than appealing to the center. The hosts agree that the media is intentionally ignoring Sanders' momentum. Keywords: tim robbins, [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md), [aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md) ### Marvin Minsky and the MIT Media Lab Incident - **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-26 - **Time:** 20:34–23:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/marvin-minsky-and-the-mit-media-lab-incident.md An anecdote describes being kicked out of a meeting at the MIT Media Lab by artificial intelligence pioneer Marvin Minsky. The speaker had joined a tour with Will Hurst and Hurst Corporation executives without signing a non-disclosure agreement. Minsky recognized the speaker and demanded their removal, leading to a show of solidarity from Will Hurst. Keywords: [marvin minsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marvin-minsky.md), [mit media lab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit-media-lab.md), [will hurst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-hurst.md), hurst corporation, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [wired magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wired-magazine.md) ### Tulsi Gabbard DNC Boycott, Debate Rigging Claims - **Episode:** [1180: ISIS in Oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1180-isis-in-oz.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-13 - **Time:** 36:21–38:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1180-isis-in-oz/chapter/tulsi-gabbard-dnc-boycott-debate-rigging-claims.md Representative Tulsi Gabbard released a video message threatening to boycott the October 15th Democratic debate, accusing the DNC and corporate media of rigging the election process. She argued that the debate format serves as commercialized reality television rather than a platform for informing voters in early states like Iowa and New Hampshire. Keywords: [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md), 2020 debates, [aloha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aloha.md) ### National Public Media, NPR Sponsorship Scam - **Episode:** [1162: Thank You Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1162-thank-you-comrade.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-11 - **Time:** 2:30:59–2:37:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1162-thank-you-comrade/chapter/national-public-media-npr-sponsorship-scam.md National Public Media (NPM) was identified as the corporate sponsorship arm of NPR, operating essentially as a commercial radio sales department. Despite its "public" branding, NPM aggressively pursues brand advertisers and corporate underwriters, often using "calls to action" that mirror traditional commercials. Critics argue that NPR's reliance on corporate money contradicts its mission as a listener-supported public service. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [national public media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-public-media.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsorship.md), corporate funding ### Corporate Knowledge Retention, Apple and Microsoft Personnel Cuts - **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-01 - **Time:** 2:24–4:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/corporate-knowledge-retention-apple-and-microsoft-personnel-cuts.md A discussion of Silicon Valley corporate culture highlights how specific individuals often hold departments together without formal documentation. An anecdote regarding Daniel Paul at Apple illustrates how the departure of a single employee can end long-standing programs, such as hardware loan initiatives for the media. Similar patterns of knowledge loss are noted at Microsoft following staff reductions. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), daniel paul, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), corporate memory, [media relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-relations.md) ### Bernie Sanders, Media Bias and Corporate Donors - **Episode:** [1090: Truth Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-30 - **Time:** 1:57:12–2:00:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell/chapter/bernie-sanders-media-bias-and-corporate-donors.md The discussion continues regarding media bias against progressive candidates, with Cenk Uygur pointing out that Bernie Sanders received disproportionately low coverage in 2016 despite his large audience. Uygur argues that the media's obsession with fundraising totals as a metric for legitimacy aids in political corruption. The hosts mock CNN's Brian Stelter for failing to understand how donor money influences news coverage. Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [cenk uygur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cenk-uygur.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md) ### Theoretical Business Model for a Professional Troll Agency - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 1:18:48–1:26:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/theoretical-business-model-for-a-professional-troll-agency.md A theoretical business model is proposed for a "House of Trolls" agency that would provide clandestine reputation management and corporate sabotage services. The agency would utilize a network of digital natives to create thousands of bot accounts with fake followers to amplify specific narratives. Potential clients could include major corporations looking to discredit competitors, such as Samsung targeting Apple or General Motors targeting Ford. Keywords: [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [social media bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media-bots.md), reputation management, twitter followers, corporate sabotage ### Robert Davi's Proposal for Media Parent Company Accountability - **Episode:** [907: Bias Response Team](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-26 - **Time:** 41:14–44:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team/chapter/robert-davi-s-proposal-for-media-parent-company-accountability.md Actor Robert Davi appeared on Tucker Carlson's show to suggest that White House briefings should identify reporters by their corporate parent companies, such as "Time Warner's CNN" or "Comcast's NBC." The goal would be to hold large conglomerates accountable for the news their subsidiaries produce. The hosts support the idea as a way to expose potential collusion and corporate interests in news reporting. Keywords: robert davi, [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [time warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner.md), [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md) ### Eva Bartlett, Aleppo Media Propaganda - **Episode:** [886: Exodus of Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-15 - **Time:** 1:42:50–1:48:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery/chapter/eva-bartlett-aleppo-media-propaganda.md Canadian journalist Eva Bartlett challenges the Western media's narrative on the Aleppo crisis, pointing out that international aid organizations are not actually on the ground in Eastern Aleppo. She claims the media relies on the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (a one-man operation in the UK) and the "White Helmets," whom she accuses of being a compromised, Western-funded group that recycles footage of children for propaganda. Keywords: eva bartlett, [aleppo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aleppo.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [white helmets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-helmets.md), s o h r, [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md) ### Bernie Sanders, Corporate Media Critique - **Episode:** [740: Losers to Lions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-19 - **Time:** 1:12:40–1:15:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/bernie-sanders-corporate-media-critique.md Bernie Sanders addresses a crowd at Netroots Nation, criticizing the consolidation of media by multinational corporations and the dominance of right-wing talk radio. He praises independent bloggers and internet analysts for providing a vision that corporate media ignores. The hosts note that Sanders' critique of media analysis aligns with their own mission. Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md), [talk radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/talk-radio.md), [netroots nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netroots-nation.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) ### Baltimore Mother Toya Graham and Corporal Punishment Debate - **Episode:** [717: Juice Jacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/717-juice-jacking.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-30 - **Time:** 36:51–40:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/717-juice-jacking/chapter/baltimore-mother-toya-graham-and-corporal-punishment-debate.md The media highlights Toya Graham, a Baltimore mother caught on video physically disciplining her son for participating in the riots. The hosts discuss the double standard in how corporal punishment is viewed across different racial groups and the media's celebration of the "hero mom" narrative. Keywords: toya graham, [baltimore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore.md), [corporal punishment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporal-punishment.md), [child protective services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-protective-services.md), [media narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narrative.md) ### Corporate Personhood, Planned Parenthood Rhetoric, Media Echo Chambers - **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-06 - **Time:** 1:24:58–1:28:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/corporate-personhood-planned-parenthood-rhetoric-media-echo-chambers.md Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards is criticized for framing the Hobby Lobby case as a "war on women" and comparing it to anti-gay legislation in Arizona. The hosts discuss the legal reality of corporate personhood and point out that many mainstream media outlets, including CNN and the *Chicago Tribune*, are using identical "echo chamber" phrasing to attack the company. 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