# Geraldo Rivera on The No Agenda Show Geraldo Rivera comes up in 26 chapters across 25 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to February 2025. - **Chapters:** 26 - **Episodes:** 25 - **Discussed:** September 2008 – February 2025 - **Related topics:** [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Al Capone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-capone.md), [Immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [25th Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md), [9/11 Truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11-truth.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Alex Jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [Anderson Cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [Andrea Mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [Arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 26 ### Fort Knox Gold Tours and the Tungsten Bar Scandal - **Episode:** [1741: Nurse Injector](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-23 - **Time:** 18:43–20:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector/chapter/fort-knox-gold-tours-and-the-tungsten-bar-scandal.md Proposals have emerged to allow public tours of the gold reserves at Fort Knox to verify the inventory. This follows historical concerns regarding a "tungsten scandal" where gold-plated tungsten bars were allegedly circulated in the global market. The discussion compares a potential opening of the vaults to Geraldo Rivera's televised opening of Al Capone's vault. Keywords: [fort knox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-knox.md), [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [tungsten](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tungsten.md), [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [scams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scams.md), [treasury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury.md) ### Geraldo Rivera, Mandatory Vaccination Advocacy - **Episode:** [1368: Heat Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-30 - **Time:** 44:47–46:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map/chapter/geraldo-rivera-mandatory-vaccination-advocacy.md Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera sparked controversy by labeling the unvaccinated as "arrogant" and "selfish," suggesting they pose a direct threat to his grandchildren. Rivera advocated for government-mandated vaccinations and proof of status for entry into public spaces like bars. His comments represent a shift toward more aggressive enforcement rhetoric within traditionally conservative media circles. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md) ### Geraldo Rivera, Immigration and Economic Refugees - **Episode:** [1090: Truth Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-30 - **Time:** 28:42–32:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell/chapter/geraldo-rivera-immigration-and-economic-refugees.md Geraldo Rivera expressed emotional distress on Fox News regarding the treatment of migrants, arguing they are needed to fill low-wage jobs in the agricultural and service sectors. The hosts criticize this perspective as dehumanizing, suggesting it treats migrants as a servant class for tasks like washing dishes and cleaning toilets. A similar controversy involving a co-host on The View is also referenced. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), agricultural labor, [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md) ### Psychologists March, Geraldo Rivera on Puerto Rico - **Episode:** [973: Exit on the Floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-15 - **Time:** 48:07–51:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/973-exit-on-the-floor/chapter/psychologists-march-geraldo-rivera-on-puerto-rico.md A group of 125 mental health professionals marched in New York demanding Trump's removal via the 25th Amendment, citing "narcissistic personality disorder." Geraldo Rivera countered media narratives about Puerto Rico, stating that 90% of residents were enthusiastic about Trump's visit. Rivera blamed the island's power crisis on a "corrupt" and "dysfunctional" local electric authority. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), [san juan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-juan.md), [hurricane maria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-maria.md), narcissistic personality, [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md) ### Geraldo Rivera and Vladimir Putin Comment on US Election - **Episode:** [873: Poster Boys of Evil](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/873-poster-boys-of-evil.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-30 - **Time:** 50:52–53:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/873-poster-boys-of-evil/chapter/geraldo-rivera-and-vladimir-putin-comment-on-us-election.md Geraldo Rivera echoed Democratic talking points by claiming the FBI violated a "tradition" of non-interference in elections. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed allegations of Russian influence on the U.S. election, questioning if the United States had become a "banana republic." Putin argued that the American elite use the "Russian spy" narrative to distract from domestic issues like public debt and police violence. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [banana republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banana-republic.md), [election interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-interference.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) ### Value for Value Model, Advertising Skepticism, Independent Media - **Episode:** [816: Dehydrated in China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/816-dehydrated-in-china.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-14 - **Time:** 1:07:23–1:09:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/816-dehydrated-in-china/chapter/value-for-value-model-advertising-skepticism-independent-media.md The program reaffirms its commitment to the "value for value" funding model, rejecting traditional advertising to maintain editorial independence. An anecdote about a canceled Geraldo Rivera news project illustrates how advertisers can kill investigative reporting. The hosts argue that direct listener support is the only way to ensure honest deconstruction of media narratives. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [independent media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independent-media.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Intelligence Failures and Media Critiques of Paris Attacks - **Episode:** [774: Morally Deformed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-15 - **Time:** 5:57–8:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed/chapter/intelligence-failures-and-media-critiques-of-paris-attacks.md Media analysts including Andrea Mitchell and Geraldo Rivera criticize French and American intelligence agencies for failing to detect the coordinated Paris attacks. The discussion focuses on how a sophisticated operation involving multiple terrorists could occur without a "whisper" being picked up by the CIA or French services. Former police commissioner Bernie Kerik is cited calling the event a colossal failure of intelligence. Keywords: [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), french intelligence, bernie kerik, [counterterrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterterrorism.md) ### Future Fears, Net Neutrality and the Obama Beach Gaffe - **Episode:** [681: The Christmas Show 2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-26 - **Time:** 2:13:59–2:20:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014/chapter/future-fears-net-neutrality-and-the-obama-beach-gaffe.md John C. Dvorak expresses concern about future internet censorship and the potential for government licensing of podcasters under the guise of net neutrality. They play a series of clips featuring Geraldo Rivera on marijuana, Charlie Rose's "creepy" interview style, and a famous gaffe by Gordon Brown where he refers to "Omaha Beach" as "Obama Beach." Keywords: [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [gordon brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), obama beach ### Geraldo Rivera's 40-Year Career Celebration - **Episode:** [368: Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-25 - **Time:** 1:39:11–1:40:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips/chapter/geraldo-rivera-s-40-year-career-celebration.md Geraldo Rivera reflects on his 40 years in broadcast news, citing his coverage of the Vietnam War, the Kent State shootings, and his famous opening of Al Capone's vault. The segment is framed as a celebration of his long career in the public eye. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), [kent state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kent-state.md), [al capone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-capone.md), willowbrook ### Media Deadpool, CNN Anchor Predictions - **Episode:** [314: Qaeda CEO](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/314-qaeda-ceo.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-19 - **Time:** 1:12:18–1:15:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/314-qaeda-ceo/chapter/media-deadpool-cnn-anchor-predictions.md A "Media Al-Qaeda CEO Deadpool" is proposed, with predictions on which news anchors will claim to be on the terrorist hit list. Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper are named as top candidates for this "ratings bonanza." The hosts suggest that even if the list is fake, media personalities will embrace it for the international coverage and perceived "street cred" it provides. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md) ### Obama and Osama Name Transliteration, Media Medley - **Episode:** [301: Code 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33.md) - **Published:** 2011-05-05 - **Time:** 2:58–5:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/obama-and-osama-name-transliteration-media-medley.md Broadcasters across various networks are documented frequently confusing the names Obama and Osama during news reports. Fox News reportedly implemented a policy to spell the name "Usama" with a U to differentiate the two. A 42-second audio medley features various news anchors, including Geraldo Rivera, mistakenly announcing that President Obama had been killed. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md) ### Royal Wedding, Robin Leach Critique, Economic Impact of Kate Middleton - **Episode:** [298: Hot Mature Plumpers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/298-hot-mature-plumpers.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-24 - **Time:** 16:44–21:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/298-hot-mature-plumpers/chapter/royal-wedding-robin-leach-critique-economic-impact-of-kate-middleton.md Geraldo Rivera hosts a special on the upcoming Royal Wedding, featuring a surprisingly critical Robin Leach who labels the event "schlock." Leach highlights the massive loss in British productivity due to the 11-day holiday period surrounding the wedding and Easter. Conversely, a fashion stylist argues that Kate Middleton is boosting the UK economy through a "90% increase" in sales of specific clothing items she wears. Keywords: [royal wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-wedding.md), robin leach, [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [kate middleton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kate-middleton.md), british economy ### Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera on Military Recruitment - **Episode:** [259: Lucy Napolitano in Yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/259-lucy-napolitano-in-yemen.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-09 - **Time:** 1:45:24–1:50:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/259-lucy-napolitano-in-yemen/chapter/bill-o-reilly-and-geraldo-rivera-on-military-recruitment.md Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera criticize a University of Washington professor who compared military recruitment to "predatory grooming." During the segment, O'Reilly incorrectly claims that soldiers can simply "leave" the military if they don't like it. The hosts mock this ignorance of military law and the reality of AWOL consequences. Keywords: [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [military recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-recruitment.md), [awol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/awol.md), [university of washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-washington.md) ### Geraldo Rivera Celebrates 40 Years in Broadcasting - **Episode:** [232: Eating the Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-05 - **Time:** 1:45:58–1:48:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence/chapter/geraldo-rivera-celebrates-40-years-in-broadcasting.md Geraldo Rivera hosted a self-celebratory special on Fox News to mark his four decades in the news business. He reflected on his career starting in 1970, covering the Vietnam War, the Kent State shootings, and his famous report on the Willowbrook State School. The hosts find the lack of a formal roast or external tribute to be pathetic. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), civil rights movement, [al capone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-capone.md), willowbrook ### Geraldo Rivera True Blood Debate, Gay Vampire Allegory - **Episode:** [228: Gassed in Boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-22 - **Time:** 1:28:43–1:32:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/228-gassed-in-boston/chapter/geraldo-rivera-true-blood-debate-gay-vampire-allegory.md Geraldo Rivera hosted a debate on his Fox News weekend show regarding the HBO series True Blood. One guest argued the show is an allegory for gay rights and that the "gay vampire" theme is what upsets critics. Rivera is criticized for cutting off the conversation just as it became substantive. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), true blood, [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [vampires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vampires.md) ### Geraldo Rivera Racial Flub, Minority Social Mobility - **Episode:** [223: Chillies in the Antilles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/223-chillies-in-the-antilles.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-05 - **Time:** 1:33:41–1:36:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/223-chillies-in-the-antilles/chapter/geraldo-rivera-racial-flub-minority-social-mobility.md During a discussion on social and economic mobility, Geraldo Rivera made a verbal slip asking if minorities "become as white" as they move up the social ladder. The hosts replay the clip to highlight the awkward phrasing and Rivera's attempt to continue the conversation without acknowledging the error. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), racial flub, social ladder, minority demographics, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) ### Immigration Debates and Historical Deportations - **Episode:** [202: Trains To FEMA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/202-trains-to-fema.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-23 - **Time:** 1:37:51–1:41:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/202-trains-to-fema/chapter/immigration-debates-and-historical-deportations.md The hosts discuss the media's conflicting coverage of illegal immigration, highlighting a case of a repeat offender deported four times. They contrast current policies with the Roosevelt administration's practice of shipping deportees to the Yucatan Peninsula to deter re-entry. The discussion touches on the economic costs of incarceration versus deportation. Keywords: [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [tijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tijuana.md), [franklin d roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/franklin-d-roosevelt.md), yucatan peninsula, [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md) ### Gulf Oil Spill, Media Propaganda and Avatar Comparisons - **Episode:** [199: Elephant In The Room](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/199-elephant-in-the-room.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-13 - **Time:** 1:20:23–1:24:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/199-elephant-in-the-room/chapter/gulf-oil-spill-media-propaganda-and-avatar-comparisons.md Geraldo Rivera's coverage of the Gulf oil spill included an interview with Sigourney Weaver, who compared the environmental disaster to the movie "Avatar." The hosts criticize the lack of aerial footage of the spill and the use of "Avatar" as a propaganda tool to re-energize the environmental movement. They argue that the media is portraying oil companies as seeking "quick profits" despite the decades required for deep-sea drilling projects. Keywords: [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [greenpeace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenpeace.md), [sigourney weaver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sigourney-weaver.md), [james cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-cameron.md), [avatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avatar.md) ### Geraldo Rivera Afghanistan Report and Poppy Field Protection - **Episode:** [189: Krazy Karzai Kums Klean](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/189-krazy-karzai-kums-klean.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-08 - **Time:** 15:33–22:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/189-krazy-karzai-kums-klean/chapter/geraldo-rivera-afghanistan-report-and-poppy-field-protection.md Adam Curry deconstructs a Fox News report by Geraldo Rivera embedded with Marines in Afghanistan's Helmand province. The segment highlights how U.S. troops are stationed directly adjacent to vast opium poppy fields. The hosts argue that the military is effectively protecting the poppy harvest, which fuels the global heroin trade, rather than eradicating it. 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