# David Pecker on The No Agenda Show David Pecker comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2016 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** March 2016 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [National Enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Michael Cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-cohen.md), [Jeff Bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [Catch And Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catch-and-kill.md), [Gag Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gag-order.md), [Harvey Weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Catch and Kill, Media Suppression Tactics - **Episode:** [1655: Illegal Chants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-28 - **Time:** 2:12:43–2:15:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants/chapter/catch-and-kill-media-suppression-tactics.md The practice of "catch and kill"—buying the rights to a story specifically to prevent its publication—is discussed in the context of the National Enquirer. A host shares a personal anecdote about a Silicon Valley magazine paying for a "top ten" story that was never published, illustrating how the tactic is used beyond political scandals. Keywords: [david pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pecker.md), [national enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), [catch and kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catch-and-kill.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Donald Trump Trial, Gag Order Violations - **Episode:** [1655: Illegal Chants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-28 - **Time:** 2:15:54–2:19:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants/chapter/donald-trump-trial-gag-order-violations.md Testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker detailed his efforts to protect Donald Trump's 2016 campaign by burying negative stories. Meanwhile, prosecutors are seeking to hold Trump in criminal contempt for violating a gag order that prevents him from attacking trial witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [david pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pecker.md), [stormy daniels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stormy-daniels.md), [michael cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-cohen.md), [gag order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gag-order.md) ### Jeff Bezos Blackmail Allegations, National Enquirer and AMI - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 8:38–13:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/jeff-bezos-blackmail-allegations-national-enquirer-and-ami.md Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos accused American Media Inc. (AMI) and its chief David Pecker of extortion and blackmail involving private text messages and photographs. The conflict stems from the National Enquirer's investigation into Bezos's affair with Lauren Sanchez. Legal experts suggest AMI may have violated a non-prosecution agreement previously established with the Justice Department regarding campaign finance violations. Keywords: [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), american media inc, [david pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pecker.md), [national enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md) ### David Pecker Immunity and ABC News Media Deconstruction - **Episode:** [1063: Furternity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-30 - **Time:** 38:03–47:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity/chapter/david-pecker-immunity-and-abc-news-media-deconstruction.md National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was granted immunity in the Michael Cohen investigation. A deconstruction of ABC News coverage by Tom Yamas highlights "chicken shit journalism," where Trump quotes are taken out of context to suggest he is "slamming" individuals when he is actually lamenting the legal situation of "flipping" witnesses. Keywords: [david pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pecker.md), [national enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), [michael cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-cohen.md), [tom yamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-yamas.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md) ### Michael Cohen Tapes, Karen McDougal and National Enquirer - **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-29 - **Time:** 1:52:56–1:58:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/michael-cohen-tapes-karen-mcdougal-and-national-enquirer.md The release of a secret recording made by Michael Cohen shows him discussing a payment to buy the rights to Karen McDougal's story about an alleged affair with Donald Trump. The "catch and kill" strategy involved David Pecker of American Media Inc. The hosts argue the media is overhyping the legal significance of the tapes regarding campaign finance laws. Keywords: [michael cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-cohen.md), karen mcdougal, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [david pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pecker.md), [national enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), [lanny davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lanny-davis.md) ### Harvey Weinstein Complicity Machine and Media Ties - **Episode:** [989: Stick Controls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/989-stick-controls.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-10 - **Time:** 34:17–37:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/989-stick-controls/chapter/harvey-weinstein-complicity-machine-and-media-ties.md A New York Times investigation details a "complicity machine" that protected Harvey Weinstein for decades through political and media alliances. The report alleges Weinstein advised Jeff Bezos on handling bad press and maintained a close relationship with American Media Inc. CEO David Pecker. Additionally, actress Lena Dunham reportedly warned Hillary Clinton's aides about Weinstein's behavior long before the public scandal. Keywords: [harvey weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [david pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pecker.md), [lena dunham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lena-dunham.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md) ### National Enquirer, Ted Cruz Sex Scandal Allegations - **Episode:** [811: Dead Men Can't Sue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/811-dead-men-can-t-sue.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-27 - **Time:** 1:46:03–1:49:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/811-dead-men-can-t-sue/chapter/national-enquirer-ted-cruz-sex-scandal-allegations.md The National Enquirer published a story alleging that Ted Cruz has had multiple extramarital affairs. While Cruz supporters blame Donald Trump for planting the story due to his friendship with Enquirer CEO David Pecker, the hosts suggest the tabloid has a history of being correct about political scandals like those of John Edwards. The timing of the release is seen as a strategic move to damage Cruz's "family man" image. Keywords: [national enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [david pecker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pecker.md), [sex scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-scandal.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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