# Crooked Media on The No Agenda Show Crooked Media comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2019 to April 2026. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** January 2019 – April 2026 - **Related topics:** [Downloads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/downloads.md), [George Soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [Google Search](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-search.md), [Mark Steyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-steyn.md), [Midas Touch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midas-touch.md), [Newsguard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsguard.md), [Paramount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount.md), [Pod Save America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pod-save-america.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Midas Touch Network, Soros Investment, Podcast Chart Manipulation - **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-09 - **Time:** 1:52:39–1:55:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/midas-touch-network-soros-investment-podcast-chart-manipulation.md The Midas Touch Network reportedly received a significant investment from Soros Fund Management as part of a broader effort to build a liberal audio empire. The hosts explain how the network manipulates podcast charts by releasing multiple short segments per day to inflate download numbers. This strategy mirrors the acquisition of Crooked Media and other "Trump-hating" outlets by Soros-linked funds. Keywords: [midas touch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midas-touch.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), podcast charts, [crooked media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md), [downloads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/downloads.md) ### Media Industry Trends, Crooked Media Union Contract - **Episode:** [1687: Authentified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-18 - **Time:** 1:30:46–1:36:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/media-industry-trends-crooked-media-union-contract.md Paramount Television Studios is shutting down, and Tubi is reportedly facing a 50% drop in ad revenue, signaling a recession in the media sector. Meanwhile, Crooked Media (Pod Save America) signed a generous contract with the Writers Guild of America East, featuring $80,000 starting salaries and 49 days of paid time off. The sustainability of such high overhead in the podcasting industry is questioned. Keywords: [paramount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount.md), tubi, [crooked media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md), [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md), [pod save america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pod-save-america.md) ### Value for Value Model and Media Unions - **Episode:** [1528: HABIDAT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-09 - **Time:** 2:05:33–2:12:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat/chapter/value-for-value-model-and-media-unions.md The "Value for Value" funding model is contrasted with traditional advertiser-based media and the recent unionization of staff at Crooked Media. The departure of Mark Steyn from GB News due to potential regulatory fines is cited as an example of why independent, listener-supported models are more sustainable for free speech. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [mark steyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-steyn.md), [crooked media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### NewsGuard Ratings on Steve King Search Results - **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-15 - **Time:** 1:34:14–1:40:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/newsguard-ratings-on-steve-king-search-results.md While searching for news on Steve King, the hosts observe how NewsGuard icons appear next to Google search results. They find that the "Palmer Report" is flagged with a red warning, while "Crooked Media" remains unrated. They argue the system is designed to steer users toward mainstream sources and away from independent commentary. Keywords: [newsguard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsguard.md), [steve king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-king.md), [google search](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-search.md), palmer report, [crooked media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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