# Freelance on The No Agenda Show Freelance comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Attribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attribution.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Beer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beer.md), [Brewing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brewing.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [Brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### AI Impact on Entry-Level Employment and Freelance Nation - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 37:23–39:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/ai-impact-on-entry-level-employment-and-freelance-nation.md Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss how AI automation is eliminating entry-level rungs of the career ladder, such as research and internship tasks. Calacanis suggests this will lead to a "Freelance Nation" where individuals use AI to run highly efficient micro-businesses from remote locations. They envision a future where revenue per employee increases significantly while total headcount remains flat at major tech firms. Keywords: freelance nation, [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### California Assembly Bill 5, Freelance Journalism Restrictions - **Episode:** [1183: Infosanement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1183-infosanement.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-24 - **Time:** 44:34–49:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1183-infosanement/chapter/california-assembly-bill-5-freelance-journalism-restrictions.md California's Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), effective January 1, 2020, imposes a 35-submission limit per year for freelance journalists working for a single "putative organization." This law, aimed at the gig economy, is criticized as a potential First Amendment violation that could financially devastate independent writers and photographers. Legal confusion remains regarding whether the limit applies to individual publications or entire parent companies like Condé Nast. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), assembly bill 5, freelance journalists, [gig economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gig-economy.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md) ### Cultural Marxism, Freelance Media and UK Donations - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 1:41:47–1:45:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/cultural-marxism-freelance-media-and-uk-donations.md A freelancer in the entertainment and advertising industry from Brooklyn describes the podcast as a "force field" against the "cultural Marxism" prevalent in their field. Vanessa Hampshire from the UK becomes an Associate Executive Producer, contributing £250. The hosts discuss the "anonymous lesbian" producer who recently moved to New York. Keywords: [cultural marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-marxism.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), dorset, [freelance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freelance.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### Harald Doornbos, The Hunting Party, CIA Media Infiltration - **Episode:** [648: Centrifuge Him!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-31 - **Time:** 53:37–56:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him/chapter/harald-doornbos-the-hunting-party-cia-media-infiltration.md The hosts profile Harald Doornbos, the Dutch journalist who reportedly discovered the "Terror Laptop of Doom." They recount his history in Bosnia and Sarajevo, where he was once accused of being a CIA agent. This background is used to suggest that Doornbos may be an intelligence asset embedded within the media to plant specific narratives. Keywords: harald doornbos, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), the hunting party, [sarajevo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarajevo.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), freelancers ### Beer Special Interest Publication, No Agenda Brewer Squad - **Episode:** [560: Hornet's Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-27 - **Time:** 24:50–27:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest/chapter/beer-special-interest-publication-no-agenda-brewer-squad.md A publishing industry contact proposes the launch of a Beer Special Interest Publication (SIP) with national distribution through retailers like Walmart. The proposal seeks to recruit "No Agenda Brewer Squad" members as freelance writers to provide content for the magazine. Keywords: [beer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beer.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), special interest publication, freelance writers, [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [brewing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brewing.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, John Pacificy, Jeroen Huttinga - **Episode:** [419: Degrowth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/419-degrowth.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-21 - **Time:** 36:41–40:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/419-degrowth/chapter/executive-producer-credits-john-pacificy-jeroen-huttinga.md New executive producers are acknowledged for their financial support under the value-for-value model. John Pacificy from Tampa, Florida, and Jeroen Huttinga from Wageningen (currently based in Greece) are credited. Huttinga, a freelance worker, requested karma to help secure a new gig during the summer months in the struggling Greek economy. Keywords: john pacificy, jeroen huttinga, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [freelance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freelance.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Freelance Videography and the Role of Stringers in News - **Episode:** [412: Red Square Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/412-red-square-patch.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-27 - **Time:** 30:51–33:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/412-red-square-patch/chapter/freelance-videography-and-the-role-of-stringers-in-news.md The logistics of freelance videography involve "stringers" who operate independently to sell footage to major networks. These individuals often manage their own equipment and satellite trucks, sometimes acting as both camera operator and on-air talent. This decentralized model of news gathering is increasingly common as traditional newsrooms reduce staff. Keywords: [stringers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stringers.md), [freelance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freelance.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [news production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-production.md) ### George Clooney and the Rise of Celebrity Statesmen - **Episode:** [282: GaGa & Little Boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/282-gaga-little-boy.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-27 - **Time:** 1:00:06–1:03:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/282-gaga-little-boy/chapter/george-clooney-and-the-rise-of-celebrity-statesmen.md The hosts analyze a *Newsweek* cover story featuring George Clooney, describing him as a "freelance diplomat" involved in Sudan and Haiti. They suggest that celebrities are being co-opted by government agencies to move political agendas under the guise of humanitarian work. The segment explores the concept of "celebrity statesmen" as a tool for mass audience manipulation. Keywords: [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sudan.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [newsweek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsweek.md), freelance diplomats, [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md) ### Professional Writing Hazards, Plagiarism and Misattribution Anecdotes - **Episode:** [99: Dandelion Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-28 - **Time:** 12:45–16:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine/chapter/professional-writing-hazards-plagiarism-and-misattribution-anecdotes.md The hosts discuss the technical risks of accidental plagiarism in professional writing, such as misidentifying old notes as original thoughts. 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