# Craigslist on The No Agenda Show Craigslist comes up in 37 chapters across 35 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 37 - **Episodes:** 35 - **Discussed:** July 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Classified Ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-ads.md), [Newspapers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspapers.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Classifieds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classifieds.md), [Hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearst.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Actors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/actors.md), [Advertising Revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-revenue.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 37 ### Danish Mink Cull and Craigslist Fur Coat Deals - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 1:44:32–1:47:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/danish-mink-cull-and-craigslist-fur-coat-deals.md Denmark ordered the culling of its entire mink population in 2020 following the discovery of a mutated COVID-19 strain known as "Cluster 5." This event leads to a discussion on the plummeting value of vintage mink coats on platforms like Craigslist. One host notes that coats originally worth thousands in the 1930s can now be found for $100 due to the social stigma against fur. Keywords: [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [mink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mink.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), fur coats ### Mimi Dvorak, Vintage Mink Coats, Craigslist Arbitrage - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 1:45:35–1:47:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/mimi-dvorak-vintage-mink-coats-craigslist-arbitrage.md A host describes his wife Mimi's long-term investment strategy of purchasing vintage mink coats on Craigslist for approximately $100. These items, often originally valued at $8,000 in the 1930s, are viewed as high-value assets despite modern cultural opposition to fur. The segment concludes with a recommendation for listeners to seek out these expensive garments in specific regions of the United States where they are sold for negligible prices. Keywords: [mimi dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-dvorak.md), mink coats, [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), vintage fur, [arbitrage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arbitrage.md) ### Langley Gazette, CIA Influence and Newspaper Profitability - **Episode:** [1840: Hoity-toity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-05 - **Time:** 1:19:49–1:24:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity/chapter/langley-gazette-cia-influence-and-newspaper-profitability.md The Washington Post is referred to as the "Langley Gazette" due to its alleged ties to the CIA. The discussion explores the financial decline of newspapers, noting that the loss of classified ad revenue to platforms like Craigslist made the $100 million annual losses at the Post unsustainable for Bezos. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [classified ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-ads.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md) ### Legacy Media Decline, Hollywood Streaming Crisis, Craigslist Disruption - **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-18 - **Time:** 41:21–48:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/legacy-media-decline-hollywood-streaming-crisis-craigslist-disruption.md The traditional media business model has been hollowed out by the loss of classified ad revenue to platforms like Craigslist and the shift toward unprofitable streaming services. During the era of zero-interest rates, Hollywood overproduced content without a clear path to profitability, leading to the current wave of layoffs and industry contraction. Podcasting is noted as a rising alternative as trust in national news organizations hits record lows. Keywords: [legacy media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legacy-media.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### New York Times, Wordle, Classified Ad Revenue - **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-21 - **Time:** 1:42:59–1:46:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/new-york-times-wordle-classified-ad-revenue.md The New York Times has successfully diversified its revenue streams by acquiring non-news products like Wordle and The Athletic. This strategy compensates for the loss of traditional classified ad revenue, which was largely captured by platforms like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. The discussion highlights how the Times uses games and sports to subsidize its primary newsroom operations. Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), wordle, [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [classified ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-ads.md), [business model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-model.md) ### Craigslist History, Newspaper Classifieds, Media Incompetence - **Episode:** [1146: Googers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-16 - **Time:** 35:29–40:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers/chapter/craigslist-history-newspaper-classifieds-media-incompetence.md The decline of the newspaper industry is attributed to the loss of classified advertising revenue to platforms like Craigslist. An anecdote describes how Craig Newmark's early offer to collaborate was rejected by newspaper executives who believed they understood the classifieds business better. The discussion argues that newspapers never truly made money from news itself, but rather from the classifieds that the internet eventually disrupted. Keywords: [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [phil bronstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phil-bronstein.md), [hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearst.md), [classifieds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classifieds.md), [newspaper industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspaper-industry.md) ### CBC Facebook Criticism, Media Industry Hypocrisy - **Episode:** [1090: Truth Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-30 - **Time:** 1:39:19–1:42:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell/chapter/cbc-facebook-criticism-media-industry-hypocrisy.md Technology columnist Jesse Hirsch criticized the CBC for its continued promotion of Facebook despite the platform's perceived threat to democracy. The hosts discuss how traditional media companies have historically failed to adapt to the internet, citing the example of newspapers rejecting a partnership with Craigslist. They argue that media outlets are now attacking Facebook primarily because it has captured their advertising revenue. Keywords: [cbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbc.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), jesse hirsch, [media advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-advertising.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md) ### Decline of Editorial Cartooning and Craig Newmark's Journalism Legacy - **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-18 - **Time:** 1:19:07–1:24:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/decline-of-editorial-cartooning-and-craig-newmark-s-journalism-legacy.md The hosts discuss the decline of full-time editorial cartoonists in American newspapers, noting that most publications now rely on syndicated feeds. They criticize Craigslist founder Craig Newmark for decimating the newspaper industry's classified ad revenue before becoming a major donor to journalism schools. A debate ensues regarding the proper pronunciation of Joseph Goebbels' name. Keywords: editorial cartooning, [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [joseph goebbels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-goebbels.md), [sarah sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-sanders.md), [newspapers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspapers.md) ### Media Competition, Google Black Box, MeToo Movement - **Episode:** [1083: The Zoomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-05 - **Time:** 1:53:02–1:56:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers/chapter/media-competition-google-black-box-metoo-movement.md The hosts speculate on why newspapers aren't more aggressive in reporting Google's scandals, given that tech giants have decimated the traditional media's advertising base. They suggest that the "black box" nature of Google makes it difficult for information to leak from employees. They also predict that the MeToo movement will eventually hit Apple with similar intensity. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [advertising revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-revenue.md), [metoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metoo.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md) ### Facebook Portal Privacy Concerns and Marketplace - **Episode:** [1076: M-Word](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1076-m-word.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-11 - **Time:** 2:26:16–2:28:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1076-m-word/chapter/facebook-portal-privacy-concerns-and-marketplace.md Facebook's new "Portal" device is discussed, with the hosts questioning why anyone would trust the company with a camera and microphone in their home. They also note Facebook's increased advertising for its "Marketplace" feature as users migrate toward Instagram. Keywords: facebook portal, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zuckerberg.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md) ### Newspaper Industry Decline, Classifieds vs. Digital Move - **Episode:** [1051: Liberal World Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1051-liberal-world-order.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-16 - **Time:** 1:34:21–1:38:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1051-liberal-world-order/chapter/newspaper-industry-decline-classifieds-vs-digital-move.md The hosts debate the cause of the newspaper industry's decline. While a university textbook claims the "move to digital" was the cause, the hosts argue that television first crippled newspapers, and the loss of classified ad revenue to sites like Craigslist was the final blow. They characterize the move to digital as a "Hail Mary" attempt to save a failing business model. Keywords: [newspapers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspapers.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [classifieds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classifieds.md), [digital media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-media.md) ### Craigslist Personals Shutdown, Hookers, and S3 Buckets - **Episode:** [1019: #deletethebag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1019-deletethebag.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-25 - **Time:** 2:21:28–2:25:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1019-deletethebag/chapter/craigslist-personals-shutdown-hookers-and-s3-buckets.md Following the passage of anti-sex trafficking legislation (FOSTA-SESTA), Craigslist shut down its personals section. This has forced sex workers to find new ways to advertise, such as using coded language in "items for sale" listings or creating independent websites. The shift highlights the difficulty of censoring the internet, as users can easily move to Amazon S3 buckets or other decentralized hosting services. Keywords: [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [sesta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sesta.md), [fosta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fosta.md), [hookers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers.md), [amazon s3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-s3.md), [internet censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-censorship.md) ### Rent for Sex in the UK, Irony and Culture - **Episode:** [1014: Rise of the Betas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-08 - **Time:** 1:55:25–2:00:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas/chapter/rent-for-sex-in-the-uk-irony-and-culture.md A BBC investigation exposed landlords in the UK offering free rent in exchange for sexual acts, often advertising on sites like Craigslist. This led to a broader discussion on the "war on backpage" and its impact on free speech. A controversial theory was proposed suggesting that Latin cultures have a different or "poor" understanding of irony compared to other groups. Keywords: rent for sex, [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [irony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irony.md), [latinx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latinx.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) ### Tribune Company, Craigslist, Hearst Media Failures - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 18:53–20:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/tribune-company-craigslist-hearst-media-failures.md The hosts recount meetings with the Tribune Company and Hearst executives in the mid-1990s. They highlight the failure of these media giants to recognize the threat posed by Craigslist to their classified ad revenue, despite Craig Newmark offering them the product. Keywords: tribune company, [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearst.md), [classified ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-ads.md), vignette ### Newspaper Advertising, Standards Bodies, Value-for-Value - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 2:14:14–2:18:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/newspaper-advertising-standards-bodies-value-for-value.md The hosts discuss the historical decline of newspapers due to television and the internet. They argue that the lack of a unified standards body for online metrics has hurt the industry and suggest that the "value-for-value" model is the only sustainable path forward. Keywords: [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [nielsen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [newspapers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspapers.md) ### Democratic National Convention Protests, Bernie Sanders Supporters - **Episode:** [833: Manbuns & Mohawks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/833-manbuns-mohawks.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-12 - **Time:** 37:04–39:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/833-manbuns-mohawks/chapter/democratic-national-convention-protests-bernie-sanders-supporters.md Protesters supporting Bernie Sanders prepare to camp in South Jersey and commute to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The discussion touches on the organization of "Occupy DNC" and reports of hired protesters at previous anti-Trump rallies in San Jose. The hosts compare the current political climate to the 1968 Democratic Convention. Keywords: [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [philadelphia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philadelphia.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), occupy dnc, [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md) ### GPS Dependency, Loss of Navigational Skills - **Episode:** [748: Lone Rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/748-lone-rat.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-16 - **Time:** 21:24–24:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/748-lone-rat/chapter/gps-dependency-loss-of-navigational-skills.md A personal anecdote about a Craigslist transaction illustrates how modern society has lost the ability to navigate using landmarks or street names without a phone. This dependency on digital navigators is blamed for a decrease in spatial awareness, as users only focus on the immediate path rather than the broader geography. Keywords: [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [navigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navigation.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [landmarks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/landmarks.md), spatial awareness ### Death of Traditional Media, Craigslist and Classifieds - **Episode:** [661: Speciesism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/661-speciesism.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-16 - **Time:** 1:13:12–1:17:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/661-speciesism/chapter/death-of-traditional-media-craigslist-and-classifieds.md Traditional newspapers failed to anticipate the disruptive impact of the internet, specifically the loss of classified ad revenue to platforms like Craigslist. An anecdote involving Craig Newmark and the San Francisco Chronicle illustrates the arrogance of legacy media executives who dismissed digital threats. The decline of newspapers is attributed to the loss of this "back door" revenue rather than a lack of interest in reporting. Keywords: [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [newspapers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspapers.md), [classified ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-ads.md), tribune media, phil bernstein ### Digital Revolution, Show Sign-off - **Episode:** [575: BIOS Brick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/575-bios-brick.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-19 - **Time:** 2:43:24–2:49:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/575-bios-brick/chapter/digital-revolution-show-sign-off.md The hosts conclude by discussing the disruptive power of podcasting and the internet, which have destroyed traditional business models for newspapers and music. They encourage listeners to support the show's independent analysis before signing off from FEMA Region 6 and Northern Silicon Valley. Keywords: [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [code.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-org.md), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md) ### Edward Snowden, Issaquah Prostitution Sting, Internet Safety Experts - **Episode:** [564: Summer of Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-10 - **Time:** 2:24:19–2:27:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden/chapter/edward-snowden-issaquah-prostitution-sting-internet-safety-experts.md U.S. officials warn that "the worst is yet to come" regarding Edward Snowden's leaks. Meanwhile, a local news story from Issaquah, Washington, about a 15-year-old girl selling underwear on Craigslist is used to promote parental surveillance. 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