# Ghostwriting on The No Agenda Show Ghostwriting comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2016 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** July 2016 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [Art Of The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-of-the-deal.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Classified Documents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-documents.md), [Copyright Law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright-law.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Infoworld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infoworld.md), [Jamal Khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Pat McGovern and the IDG Ghostwriting Gambit - **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-07 - **Time:** 33:21–36:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/pat-mcgovern-and-the-idg-ghostwriting-gambit.md An anecdote describes how IDG founder Pat McGovern allegedly used non-existent, ghostwritten personas to write scathing reviews of companies that did not advertise in his magazines. When the targeted companies complained, McGovern would offer to "fire" the fictional writer in exchange for an advertising contract. Keywords: pat mcgovern, idg, computerworld, [infoworld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infoworld.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md) ### Kamala Harris Book Tour, Ghostwriting and AI - **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-03 - **Time:** 1:46:25–1:50:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/kamala-harris-book-tour-ghostwriting-and-ai.md Kamala Harris appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote her book "107 Days," which the hosts describe as a standard ghostwritten political product. The discussion explores the mechanics of the publishing industry, where recorded interviews are transcribed and polished by specialists. A suggestion is made to use AI to turn the podcast's own 1,700+ transcripts into a book. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md), 107 days, [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md) ### Robert Hur Hearing, Joe Biden Book Deal Motive - **Episode:** [1642: Million Morons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-17 - **Time:** 51:43–56:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons/chapter/robert-hur-hearing-joe-biden-book-deal-motive.md During a congressional hearing, Special Counsel Robert Hur was questioned about President Joe Biden's retention of classified documents. The discussion focuses on Biden's alleged motive: an $8 million book advance from Flatiron Press. Evidence suggests Biden shared classified notebooks with his ghostwriter while still serving as Vice President. Keywords: [robert hur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-hur.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [classified documents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-documents.md), ghostwriter, flatiron press ### AI Voice Test, Hillary Clinton Book Reading - **Episode:** [1588: Swedish Fish](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1588-swedish-fish.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-07 - **Time:** 2:29:29–2:33:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1588-swedish-fish/chapter/ai-voice-test-hillary-clinton-book-reading.md A "humor segment" tests whether the hosts can distinguish between real audio and AI-generated voices. The clips feature Hillary Clinton reading from her book "What Happened," including a poem about the 2016 election. The hosts conclude that while the voice is real, the stilted delivery suggests Clinton did not write the text herself. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md), [what happened](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/what-happened.md), [poetry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poetry.md) ### Steve Bannon, Allegations of Ghostwriting Bolton's Memoir - **Episode:** [1254: Vaxeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-28 - **Time:** 2:13:34–2:20:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline/chapter/steve-bannon-allegations-of-ghostwriting-bolton-s-memoir.md Analysis of John Bolton's book suggests that Steve Bannon may have served as an uncredited ghostwriter. The text contains specific "ultra-Catholic" metaphors, such as "extreme unction," and vocabulary choices that align more closely with Bannon's speaking style than Bolton's. Furthermore, the book's formatting in the "Ariel" font is cited as a potential editorial snub or a sign of a rushed production process. Keywords: [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), ghostwriter, extreme unction, aerial font ### Ghostwriting, Dictionary Copyrights and Glossary Licenses - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 2:02:05–2:06:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/ghostwriting-dictionary-copyrights-and-glossary-licenses.md A discussion on the mechanics of the publishing industry suggests that high-profile authors often use ghostwriters who may inadvertently plagiarize material. An interesting legal detail is revealed: dictionaries are copyrighted, meaning new word definitions must be rewritten to avoid infringement. The segment explains that minor plagiarism claims are often settled quietly through small licensing fees paid by agents or publishers. Keywords: [ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md), [copyright law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright-law.md), dictionaries, [oxford english dictionary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford-english-dictionary.md), [plagiarism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plagiarism.md) ### Karen Attiah, Washington Post and Khashoggi Ghostwriting - **Episode:** [1094: Justice 4 Hillary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-17 - **Time:** 1:56:47–2:05:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary/chapter/karen-attiah-washington-post-and-khashoggi-ghostwriting.md Karen Attiah, the global opinions editor at the Washington Post, recruited Jamal Khashoggi and oversaw his columns. Analysis of her interviews suggests she may have been ghostwriting or heavily editing his work, as she accidentally referred to "the last column that I write" before correcting herself. The discussion explores the possibility that Khashoggi served as a brand name for broader institutional messaging. Keywords: karen attiah, [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [jamal khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md), [ghostwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghostwriting.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### Tony Schwartz, Art of the Deal Ghostwriting Dispute - **Episode:** [844: Witch Hunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-21 - **Time:** 10:54–17:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/844-witch-hunt/chapter/tony-schwartz-art-of-the-deal-ghostwriting-dispute.md The role of ghostwriters is analyzed through the lens of Tony Schwartz, the co-author of Donald Trump's "The Art of the Deal." Schwartz has recently been vocal in the media criticizing Trump, leading to a debate over the nature of their original contract and the distinction between "with" and "and" credits on book covers. 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