# Drudge Report on The No Agenda Show

Drudge Report comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to June 2020.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** March 2009 – June 2020
- **Related topics:** [Matt Drudge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-drudge.md), [Abraham Lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [Anti-bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-bullying.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md), [Breitbart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breitbart.md), [Browser Extension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/browser-extension.md), [Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md), [Civil Liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### Howard Stern, Listener Notoriety and Media Vaccines

- **Episode:** [1247: Masks are Love](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1247-masks-are-love.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-04
- **Time:** 2:13:51–2:21:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1247-masks-are-love/chapter/howard-stern-listener-notoriety-and-media-vaccines.md

A donor who followed Adam Curry from the Howard Stern Show in the 1980s sparks a comparison between different listener bases. Another producer describes No Agenda as a "vaccine" against the mainstream media, noting that his wife has become "happier and healthier" since switching from the Drudge Report to No Agenda for her news.

Keywords: [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), media vaccine, notoriety

### Drudge Report Ownership Rumors, Gab Social Media

- **Episode:** [1197: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-12
- **Time:** 56:59–58:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools/chapter/drudge-report-ownership-rumors-gab-social-media.md

Rumors circulate that Matt Drudge has sold the Drudge Report, leading to a perceived shift in the site's editorial stance toward President Trump. Meanwhile, a Drudge fan site with 1.3 million followers recently promoted the No Agenda show, leading to an influx of engagement from the Gab community, though the hosts suspect much of the traffic may be bot-driven.

Keywords: [matt drudge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-drudge.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [gab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gab.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md)

### NewsGuard Ratings for Breitbart, Drudge, and Wikipedia

- **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-15
- **Time:** 19:25–22:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/newsguard-ratings-for-breitbart-drudge-and-wikipedia.md

The hosts continue testing NewsGuard on various digital platforms, noting that Breitbart is flagged with a red exclamation mark while the Drudge Report remains unrated. Wikipedia receives a blue informational icon due to its user-generated nature. They suggest the rating system is biased against independent media and serves the interests of large advertising agencies.

Keywords: [breitbart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breitbart.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [snopes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snopes.md), [newsguard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsguard.md)

### ISIS Video Production, Final Solution Productions Raid Rumors

- **Episode:** [698: Citadels of Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/698-citadels-of-censorship.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-22
- **Time:** 2:00:54–2:05:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/698-citadels-of-censorship/chapter/isis-video-production-final-solution-productions-raid-rumors.md

A report circulating on the Drudge Report and other sites claims the FBI raided a company called "Final Solution Productions" at Sunset and Vine in Los Angeles for allegedly producing ISIS propaganda videos. The hosts examine the details, noting the high production value of ISIS media, but remain skeptical of the report's authenticity, suggesting it may be a red herring.

Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), sunset and vine, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md)

### Monica Lewinsky Anti-Bullying Campaign at Forbes

- **Episode:** [663: Pupil Progression Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/663-pupil-progression-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-24
- **Time:** 1:24:42–1:29:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/663-pupil-progression-plan/chapter/monica-lewinsky-anti-bullying-campaign-at-forbes.md

Monica Lewinsky speaks at the Forbes Under 30 Conference, labeling herself "patient zero" of internet shaming and launching an anti-bullying campaign. She credits the Drudge Report with making her a global figure in 1998 before the era of social media. The hosts question her presence at an "under 30" event and suggest her story is being leveraged to further the "war on Twitter."

Keywords: [monica lewinsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monica-lewinsky.md), [forbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forbes.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [patient zero](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patient-zero.md), [anti-bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-bullying.md)

### Media Buyers, The Highlander Yacht, and Drudge Report

- **Episode:** [501: Resume Normal Activity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-04
- **Time:** 37:08–39:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity/chapter/media-buyers-the-highlander-yacht-and-drudge-report.md

An aside explores the world of corporate advertising and the lifestyle of young media buyers in New York. The hosts describe lavish trips on the Forbes yacht, The Highlander, used to court advertisers who often don't read the publications they buy space in. They also note a Drudge Report headline featuring mac and cheese, suggesting the site's editors listen to the podcast.

Keywords: [media buyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-buyers.md), forbes magazine, [the highlander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-highlander.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md)

### Habeas Corpus Suspension, Rebellion Definition, Article 1 Section 9

- **Episode:** [409: Head Lag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/409-head-lag.md)
- **Published:** 2012-05-17
- **Time:** 45:43–49:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/409-head-lag/chapter/habeas-corpus-suspension-rebellion-definition-article-1-section-9.md

Provisions in the new NDAA reference Article 1, Section 9 of the Constitution regarding the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus during cases of rebellion or invasion. Concerns are raised that the definition of "rebellion" could be interpreted broadly to include political dissent or online activism. The lack of a clear legal briefing from the executive branch on these potential suspensions is noted.

Keywords: [habeas corpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/habeas-corpus.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [rebellion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rebellion.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md)

### PBS Lincoln Gaffe, Obama Jobs Speech Distraction

- **Episode:** [338: Bunga Bunga](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/338-bunga-bunga.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-11
- **Time:** 36:53–39:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/338-bunga-bunga/chapter/pbs-lincoln-gaffe-obama-jobs-speech-distraction.md

A controversy emerged on the Drudge Report regarding PBS allegedly censoring a gaffe by President Obama about Abraham Lincoln starting the Republican Party. The hosts dismiss the controversy as a potential "psyops" distraction from the fact that the president's jobs bill had not yet been written at the time of his speech.

Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md)

### City Manager Memo, No Agenda Bullshit Filter

- **Episode:** [300: Show 300!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/300-show-300.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-01
- **Time:** 47:06–50:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/300-show-300/chapter/city-manager-memo-no-agenda-bullshit-filter.md

A listener working for a Silicon Valley city government shared a story about a memo addressed to "city slaves" regarding uniform conduct. The listener credited the "No Agenda Bullshit Filter" browser extension for preventing him from sending a career-ending reply. The hosts also discuss rumors that the Drudge Report may be using the show's terminology.

Keywords: city manager, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), bullshit filter, [browser extension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/browser-extension.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md)

### Federal Trade Commission, Reinventing Journalism Proposal

- **Episode:** [206: Cameras as Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/206-cameras-as-weapons.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-06
- **Time:** 26:06–29:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/206-cameras-as-weapons/chapter/federal-trade-commission-reinventing-journalism-proposal.md

A draft proposal from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggests a government-led overhaul of the media industry to save struggling news organizations. The plan includes requiring news aggregators like the Drudge Report, Digg, and Reddit to pay for content through copyright licenses. The hosts argue that taxing aggregators will further damage the news industry's failing business model.

Keywords: [ftc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftc.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), news aggregators, [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md)

### Bill Maher Accuses Matt Drudge of Subliminal Racism

- **Episode:** [131: Bill Maher Sucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/131-bill-maher-sucks.md)
- **Published:** 2009-09-17
- **Time:** 44:45–48:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/131-bill-maher-sucks/chapter/bill-maher-accuses-matt-drudge-of-subliminal-racism.md

On his HBO show, Bill Maher accused Matt Drudge of using "subliminally racist" headlines on the Drudge Report. Maher cited examples such as "Obama negs rise" and "Ho in the Garden" (referring to Michelle Obama's garden) as evidence of racial bias. The hosts critique Maher's audience for laughing at the jokes while simultaneously condemning the alleged racism, calling them hypocrites.

Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [matt drudge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-drudge.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [political satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-satire.md)

### Building an Independent News Agency, Investigative Journalism Costs

- **Episode:** [79: Something is Amiss in Gitmo and Crackpot Nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/79-something-is-amiss-in-gitmo-and-crackpot-nations.md)
- **Published:** 2009-03-12
- **Time:** 18:43–23:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/79-something-is-amiss-in-gitmo-and-crackpot-nations/chapter/building-an-independent-news-agency-investigative-journalism-costs.md

The feasibility of creating a user-supported news organization is explored, with cost estimates ranging from $45,000 to $100,000 per reporter annually. The model would prioritize decentralized operations over expensive downtown offices to maximize investigative budgets. References are made to the reputations of the Drudge Report and Huffington Post as successful examples of non-traditional media influence.

Keywords: [investigative journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigative-journalism.md), news organization, [budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md), [drudge report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drudge-report.md), [huffington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huffington-post.md)

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