# Factcheck Org on The No Agenda Show Factcheck Org comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to August 2021. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2009 – August 2021 - **Related topics:** [Factcheck.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factcheck-org.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Conflict Of Interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md), [Johnson & Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [Robert Wood Johnson Foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-wood-johnson-foundation.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Cnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet.md), [Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), [Egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### FactCheck.org Funding, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-01 - **Time:** 1:26:09–1:28:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/factcheck-org-funding-robert-wood-johnson-foundation.md FactCheck.org, a prominent social media fact-checking partner, faces scrutiny for its funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The foundation holds over $1.8 billion in Johnson & Johnson stock and is led by Richard Besser, a former acting director of the CDC. Critics argue this creates a significant conflict of interest regarding the evaluation of vaccine-related information. Keywords: [factcheck.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factcheck-org.md), [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [robert wood johnson foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-wood-johnson-foundation.md), [richard besser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-besser.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [conflict of interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md) ### FactCheck.org Funding and Conflicts of Interest - **Episode:** [1341: Bunny Hugging](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1341-bunny-hugging.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-25 - **Time:** 41:45–43:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1341-bunny-hugging/chapter/factcheck-org-funding-and-conflicts-of-interest.md The hosts examine the funding of FactCheck.org’s "Sci-Check" division, noting a $50,000 donation and Johnson & Johnson stock from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. They highlight that the foundation's CEO is a former CDC director, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in social media fact-checking. Keywords: [factcheck.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factcheck-org.md), [robert wood johnson foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-wood-johnson-foundation.md), [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [conflict of interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md) ### Economic Cost of Shutdowns, FactCheck.org Analysis - **Episode:** [1001: Sexual Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-21 - **Time:** 38:10–44:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism/chapter/economic-cost-of-shutdowns-factcheck-org-analysis.md Media reports claiming the 2013 shutdown cost the economy $20 billion are scrutinized using data from FactCheck.org. The analysis suggests that these figures are often exaggerated by political parties and Wall Street firms to create public pressure during budget negotiations. Keywords: [factcheck.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factcheck-org.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) ### Peter King Interview, Obama Apology Tour, FactCheck.org - **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-20 - **Time:** 1:28:55–1:32:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/peter-king-interview-obama-apology-tour-factcheck-org.md Soledad O'Brien confronted Representative Peter King regarding the Republican talking point that President Obama went on an "apology tour" in 2009. O'Brien cited FactCheck.org to argue that Obama never used the words "I'm sorry" or "apologize" in his speeches in Egypt or France. King countered that the President's criticism of American ideals and past policies constituted a de facto apology to the Muslim world. Keywords: [peter king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-king.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [soledad o'brien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soledad-o-brien.md), [factcheck.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factcheck-org.md), apology tour, [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md) ### Health Care Law, W-2 Tax Reporting - **Episode:** [222: Earle in the Gulf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/222-earle-in-the-gulf.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-31 - **Time:** 47:58–51:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/222-earle-in-the-gulf/chapter/health-care-law-w-2-tax-reporting.md A new provision in the healthcare law requires employers to report the value of health insurance benefits on employee W-2 forms starting in 2011. While FactCheck.org states this is for informational purposes and not currently considered taxable income, the hosts express skepticism. They argue the specific wording "not considered taxable income" suggests a setup for future taxation of these benefits. Keywords: w-2 form, [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), health care law, taxable income, [factcheck.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factcheck-org.md) ### Molly Wood Vaccination, CNET Blog Post Critique - **Episode:** [142: Obamaland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/142-obamaland.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-25 - **Time:** 15:42–18:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/142-obamaland/chapter/molly-wood-vaccination-cnet-blog-post-critique.md CNET editor Molly Wood is criticized for her public stance on vaccinating her son and her reliance on FactCheck.org. The hosts characterize her blog post as an example of successful government mind control. 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