# Ed Schultz on The No Agenda Show

Ed Schultz comes up in 28 chapters across 26 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to July 2018.

- **Chapters:** 28
- **Episodes:** 26
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – July 2018
- **Related topics:** [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Bill O'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Glenn Beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 28

### Ed Schultz Death, RT America, Keystone Pipeline

- **Episode:** [1048: Crush ICE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-06
- **Time:** 2:35:20–2:37:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1048-crush-ice/chapter/ed-schultz-death-rt-america-keystone-pipeline.md

The death of broadcaster Ed Schultz at age 64 is noted, following his career transition from MSNBC to RT America. The hosts review his history as a "professional entertainer" who shifted political stances depending on his employer. A brief archival clip shows Schultz's energetic reporting style on the Keystone Pipeline and Senate voting.

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### Ed Schultz, MSNBC Bernie Sanders Coverage Suppression

- **Episode:** [1026: DE-ISIS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1026-de-isis.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-19
- **Time:** 1:33:45–1:41:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1026-de-isis/chapter/ed-schultz-msnbc-bernie-sanders-coverage-suppression.md

Former MSNBC host Ed Schultz revealed that the network's president, Phil Griffin, explicitly ordered him not to cover Bernie Sanders' 2015 presidential announcement. Schultz, now with RT America, alleged that MSNBC was "in the tank" for Hillary Clinton and managed coverage to favor her campaign. He argued that the mainstream media's primary focus on advertising revenue prevents honest reporting on anti-establishment candidates.

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### Ed Schultz on RT, Media Credibility Crisis

- **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-12
- **Time:** 1:05:55–1:07:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/ed-schultz-on-rt-media-credibility-crisis.md

RT host Ed Schultz criticized CNN for reporting on the unverified dossier, suggesting the network's credibility has been severely damaged. Schultz argued that the situation reeks of Clinton-era political operatives working behind the scenes to influence mainstream media coverage.

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### CNN Commentary on Flynn, Russian TV Appearances

- **Episode:** [879: Coup Cabal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/879-coup-cabal.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-20
- **Time:** 25:01–26:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/879-coup-cabal/chapter/cnn-commentary-on-flynn-russian-tv-appearances.md

CNN commentators are criticized for framing Mike Flynn's appearances on Russian state television as dangerous. It is noted that other prominent American media figures, such as Ed Schultz and Larry King, have also appeared on or hosted shows for Russian outlets without similar levels of condemnation.

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### Newsweek Madam President Recall and Show Sign-off

- **Episode:** [878: Pet a Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/878-pet-a-pony.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-17
- **Time:** 2:45:04–2:56:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/878-pet-a-pony/chapter/newsweek-madam-president-recall-and-show-sign-off.md

Newsweek was forced to recall 125,000 copies of its "Madam President" issue after Hillary Clinton's loss, while *South Park* creators had to rewrite an episode premised on her victory. Ed Schultz comments on the collapse of "Planet Clinton." The hosts conclude the show with a series of soundbites and a reminder of the upcoming Sunday broadcast.

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### Ed Schultz on Therapy Dogs and School Healing Spaces

- **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-14
- **Time:** 21:06–23:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/ed-schultz-on-therapy-dogs-and-school-healing-spaces.md

Ed Schultz reports on schools in Brooklyn offering therapy dogs, free hugs, and "healing spaces" for students distraught by the election. The hosts characterize these institutional responses as a form of "brainwashing 101" that exacerbates the perceived crisis for children.

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### Ed Schultz, RT and the Javits Center False Ceiling

- **Episode:** [876: Election Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-10
- **Time:** 11:22–13:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special/chapter/ed-schultz-rt-and-the-javits-center-false-ceiling.md

Ed Schultz, formerly of MSNBC and now with RT, is discussed regarding his transition to a pro-Trump stance to align with Russian perspectives. The segment details the elaborate setup at the Javits Center for Hillary Clinton's victory party, including a literal "glass ceiling" made of a false ceiling material intended to be shattered. The hosts mock the campaign's hubris for having to vacate the building by 2:00 AM for a National Association of Broadcasters event.

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### John Podesta, Hillary Clinton Concession and Ed Schultz Rant

- **Episode:** [876: Election Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-10
- **Time:** 13:35–15:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/876-election-special/chapter/john-podesta-hillary-clinton-concession-and-ed-schultz-rant.md

Ed Schultz delivers a scathing rant against John Podesta and Hillary Clinton for refusing to speak to supporters on election night. Schultz labels Clinton a "quitter" and calls for the Clintons to retire permanently from progressive politics. The hosts agree that the decision to send Podesta out instead of the candidate was a mark of unparalleled arrogance and low energy.

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### Ed Schultz, RT Transition and Media Mercenaries

- **Episode:** [859: Army of Conquest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/859-army-of-conquest.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-11
- **Time:** 57:43–1:00:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/859-army-of-conquest/chapter/ed-schultz-rt-transition-and-media-mercenaries.md

Former MSNBC host Ed Schultz has transitioned to a role at RT (Russia Today), where he now criticizes the Clinton campaign's strategy of linking Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin. Schultz, once a staunch critic of the Republican party, is being characterized as a "media mercenary" for his shift in political alignment. The move highlights the fluid nature of cable news personalities moving between domestic and foreign-funded networks.

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### Russian Propaganda, USAID and Media Training

- **Episode:** [832: Cissexist Hxstory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/832-cissexist-hxstory.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-09
- **Time:** 2:23:17–2:29:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/832-cissexist-hxstory/chapter/russian-propaganda-usaid-and-media-training.md

The State Department and USAID have requested $100 million to counter Russian propaganda, specifically targeting the influence of RT (Russia Today). Victoria Nuland described programs to train "independent" journalists and bolster "clean, honest" Russian-language programming. The hosts point out the irony of the U.S. government funding its own "Ministry of Truth" while accusing other nations of media manipulation.

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### John McAfee on iPhone Encryption, Hardware Hacking

- **Episode:** [804: Evidence Free Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/804-evidence-free-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-03
- **Time:** 1:32:05–1:37:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/804-evidence-free-zone/chapter/john-mcafee-on-iphone-encryption-hardware-hacking.md

John McAfee appeared on RT with Ed Schultz to explain how the FBI could bypass iPhone security without Apple's help. McAfee claims that a hardware engineer could de-cap the chip, copy the memory, and use a disassembler to find the passcode in approximately half an hour.

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### Bill Nye, Climate Change Politics on CNN and MSNBC

- **Episode:** [726: Weather Whiplash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/726-weather-whiplash.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-31
- **Time:** 4:58–9:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/726-weather-whiplash/chapter/bill-nye-climate-change-politics-on-cnn-and-msnbc.md

Bill Nye appeared on CNN and MSNBC to advocate for climate change action, comparing climate change denial to denying the link between cigarettes and cancer. Nye argued that 97% of scientists agree on man-made global warming and urged voters to consider the scientific views of congressional candidates. Host Ed Schultz framed the Texas flooding as an event linked to climate extremes that should be part of the political conversation.

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### Ed Schultz, Police Militarization and Domestic Massacres

- **Episode:** [686: Fifth Column](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/686-fifth-column.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-12
- **Time:** 29:54–33:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/686-fifth-column/chapter/ed-schultz-police-militarization-and-domestic-massacres.md

MSNBC host Ed Schultz discusses the necessity of a tightened security grip and the militarization of police to prevent terror attacks. The segment compares the professional nature of the Paris attacks to domestic massacres in the United States, such as Newtown and Virginia Tech. The hosts express skepticism regarding the claim that the Paris attackers were on U.S. no-fly lists, suggesting such reports are used to validate global surveillance tentacles.

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### Emotional Triggers, Financial Support and Al Sharpton Gaffes

- **Episode:** [681: The Christmas Show 2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-26
- **Time:** 1:14:57–1:20:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014/chapter/emotional-triggers-financial-support-and-al-sharpton-gaffes.md

The hosts analyze the use of fear as a primary emotional trigger in both mainstream and alternative media to maintain engagement and advertising rates. They pause to remind listeners of the "Value-for-Value" support model via dvorak.org/na. The segment concludes with a series of humorous gaffes from media personalities Ed Schultz and Al Sharpton, including the "skillets and iced tea" remark.

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### Robert Kennedy Jr. Attacks Koch Brothers and Exxon on Climate

- **Episode:** [605: "Biostitutes"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot.md)
- **Published:** 2014-04-03
- **Time:** 2:33–6:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/robert-kennedy-jr-attacks-koch-brothers-and-exxon-on-climate.md

Robert Kennedy Jr. appeared on The Ed Schultz Show to accuse the Koch brothers of spending $500 million to deceive the public regarding global warming. Kennedy utilized the term "biostitutes" to describe scientists funded by corporate interests and conflated the tobacco industry's historical deception with Exxon's current climate stance. He claimed Exxon is secretly funding a "denier movement" while publicly acknowledging climate change, ultimately warning that the company's reserves could "destroy civilization."

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### Ed Schultz Criticizes Snowden on MSNBC

- **Episode:** [525: SnowJob](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-27
- **Time:** 36:14–40:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/525-snowjob/chapter/ed-schultz-criticizes-snowden-on-msnbc.md

MSNBC host Ed Schultz labels Edward Snowden a "coward" and a "punk" for not returning to the U.S. to face charges. Schultz states he will "err on the side of the President" and national security over the whistleblower's claims. The hosts mock Schultz's emotional appeal to the September 11th attacks as a justification for modern surveillance programs.

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### Ed Schultz, Chicago School Closures

- **Episode:** [516: 9/11 Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/516-9-11-generation.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-26
- **Time:** 1:50:23–1:55:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/516-9-11-generation/chapter/ed-schultz-chicago-school-closures.md

MSNBC host Ed Schultz criticized Republicans for budget cuts while ignoring that Democrat Mayor Rahm Emanuel oversaw the largest round of school closures in U.S. history in Chicago. Schultz's rant focused on the "conservative plot" to privatize education through vouchers. The hosts point out the logical inconsistency in blaming Republicans for policies being enacted by high-profile Democratic officials.

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### Ed Schultz and the Greater Good Constitution Claim

- **Episode:** [514: Patriotic Printer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-19
- **Time:** 42:49–47:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/514-patriotic-printer/chapter/ed-schultz-and-the-greater-good-constitution-claim.md

MSNBC host Ed Schultz is ridiculed for claiming during a live tour that the "greater good" is a principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. The hosts search the constitutional text and find no such phrase, noting only references to "general welfare" and "common defense." They argue the Constitution was designed for individual sovereignty rather than collective dogma.

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### Ed Schultz, Southern Poverty Law Center Patriot Group Report

- **Episode:** [498: Obey the Giant Voice System!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-24
- **Time:** 39:00–42:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system/chapter/ed-schultz-southern-poverty-law-center-patriot-group-report.md

MSNBC's Ed Schultz reports on a Southern Poverty Law Center study claiming "anti-government patriot groups" are at an all-time high. The report draws parallels between current militia growth and the environment preceding the Oklahoma City bombing. The discussion criticizes the labeling of constitutionalist groups as "hate groups" and the call for an inter-agency task force to monitor them.

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### RT Propaganda, Media Bias Comparison

- **Episode:** [452: PERL Harbor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/452-perl-harbor.md)
- **Published:** 2012-10-14
- **Time:** 54:38–56:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/452-perl-harbor/chapter/rt-propaganda-media-bias-comparison.md

The hosts compare the propaganda styles of Russia Today (RT) and MSNBC. They note that while RT focuses on U.S. government overreach like the NDAA and drones, MSNBC acts as an unapologetic mouthpiece for the Obama administration.

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