# Editors on The No Agenda Show Editors comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2011 to October 2024. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** June 2011 – October 2024 - **Related topics:** [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Beheading Videos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheading-videos.md), [Brian Williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [Chelsea Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Clinton Foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Woke Publishing, Infiltration of Popular Fiction - **Episode:** [1701: DORK MAGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1701-dork-maga.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-06 - **Time:** 1:08:00–1:11:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1701-dork-maga/chapter/woke-publishing-infiltration-of-popular-fiction.md A listener report from "Dame Aquamarine" details the infiltration of social and political agendas into popular fiction. Authors like Jodi Picoult and Lisa Foley are cited for shoehorning themes of climate change, transgenderism, and police oppression into stories where they feel out of place. The discussion attributes this shift to low-paid, unionized editors in the publishing industry who share a specific ideological groupthink. Keywords: publishing industry, jodi picoult, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), woke literature, [editors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editors.md) ### New Orleans Film Industry and "Coke Zero" Orders - **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-09 - **Time:** 1:58:58–2:02:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/new-orleans-film-industry-and-coke-zero-orders.md Jonathan Evans, a film editor in New Orleans, becomes "Sir Double-Bladed Splice" after a $250 donation. He shares a documentary titled "This Is What We Do" about how New Orleans restaurants are surviving the crisis. Evans requests "Coke Zero" for the round table and "Jobs Karma" for his community. Keywords: [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md), film editor, [james carville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-carville.md), [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [restaurants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/restaurants.md) ### Newspaper Headline Mechanics, No Agenda Social Benefits - **Episode:** [1230: Avocado Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1230-avocado-cartel.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-05 - **Time:** 2:33:09–2:38:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1230-avocado-cartel/chapter/newspaper-headline-mechanics-no-agenda-social-benefits.md The hosts explain that newspaper headlines are typically written by editors rather than the reporters, often to create "jazzy" or deceptive hooks that contradict the actual story. This practice is driven by the need for clicks and advertising revenue, which is ironically collapsing due to the pandemic. Listeners are encouraged to move to No Agenda Social to avoid the "outrage machine" and algorithmic manipulation found on platforms like Twitter. Keywords: [headlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/headlines.md), [editors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editors.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [rob reiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-reiner.md) ### Sir Kevlar, Knight of the Button Pressers - **Episode:** [994: Scromit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-28 - **Time:** 1:10:23–1:14:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit/chapter/sir-kevlar-knight-of-the-button-pressers.md Kevin Thomas, a video editor from Georgia, was knighted as "Sir Kevlar, Knight of the Button Pressers." His donation included a request for sound clips related to President Obama's predator drones and a classic Brian Williams clip about "scaring people to death." Keywords: kevin thomas, sir kevlar, video editor, [predator drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drones.md), [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md) ### New York Times Eliminates Public Editor Position - **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-04 - **Time:** 16:56–18:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/new-york-times-eliminates-public-editor-position.md The New York Times has eliminated the position of public editor as part of a broader wave of layoffs affecting approximately 100 employees. The role, similar to an ombudsman, was intended to provide internal accountability and address reader complaints. The removal of this oversight is interpreted as the paper's refusal to listen to its audience or maintain traditional journalistic standards. Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), public editor, [ombudsman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ombudsman.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layoffs.md) ### Newsroom Hierarchy, Liberal Bias, Media Demise - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 16:27–18:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/newsroom-hierarchy-liberal-bias-media-demise.md John C. Dvorak describes the internal hierarchy of newsrooms, noting a lack of conservative voices among reporters and editors. The hosts argue that the mainstream media is out of touch with society and failed to predict its own decline or the rise of Donald Trump. Keywords: [newsroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsroom.md), [editors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editors.md), [progressives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/progressives.md), [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), media business, [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md) ### Volkskrant Political Editor, Media Skepticism of Beheading Videos - **Episode:** [648: Centrifuge Him!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-31 - **Time:** 15:56–17:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him/chapter/volkskrant-political-editor-media-skepticism-of-beheading-videos.md Adam Curry describes a 40-minute drive with the political editor of the Dutch newspaper Volkskrant. During the conversation, the editor admitted he had not actually watched the recent ISIS beheading videos, leading Curry to argue that mainstream journalists are failing to perform basic primary source verification. The segment highlights a perceived gap between professional journalism and the media deconstruction performed by entertainers. Keywords: [volkskrant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkskrant.md), [beheading videos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheading-videos.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [media analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-analysis.md), political editor ### Chelsea Clinton, BBC News Hour and Media Influence - **Episode:** [557: Kalemia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/557-kalemia.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-17 - **Time:** 1:44:44–1:46:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/557-kalemia/chapter/chelsea-clinton-bbc-news-hour-and-media-influence.md Chelsea Clinton served as a special guest editor for the BBC's *News Hour* as part of the "100 Women" season. The hosts criticize the move as an example of the "embedded" nature of political dynasties in mainstream media. They argue that such appointments undermine the perceived prestige and objectivity of established news programs. Keywords: [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-hour.md), [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), guest editor ### Wikipedia Editor Diversity, Gender Gap Initiatives - **Episode:** [484: Crazed Guzman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-03 - **Time:** 49:41–51:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman/chapter/wikipedia-editor-diversity-gender-gap-initiatives.md Wikimedia Executive Director Sue Gardner addresses the lack of diversity among Wikipedia editors, noting that 90% are male and the majority are from Western nations. The foundation is reportedly launching initiatives to recruit more women and editors from developing countries to broaden the encyclopedia's perspective and language availability. Keywords: [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), sue gardner, [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [gender gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-gap.md), [editors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editors.md), [global south](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-south.md) ### Jill Abramson and New York Times Leadership - **Episode:** [311: Holy e-Coli Batman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-09 - **Time:** 59:13–1:02:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/jill-abramson-and-new-york-times-leadership.md The hosts discuss Jill Abramson's appointment as the first female executive editor of The New York Times. 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