# Gladys Knight on The No Agenda Show

Gladys Knight comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2011 to September 2020.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** April 2011 – September 2020
- **Related topics:** [Amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md), [Embezzlement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/embezzlement.md), [Flip Phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [High-speed Rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [National Train Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-train-day.md), [Pagers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pagers.md), [Press Release](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-release.md), [Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Patti LaBelle's Flip Phone and Pager Nostalgia

- **Episode:** [1279: RBG Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1279-rbg-down.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-23
- **Time:** 2:02:54–2:05:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1279-rbg-down/chapter/patti-labelle-s-flip-phone-and-pager-nostalgia.md

A podcast clip featuring soul divas Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight reveals that LaBelle still uses a 12-year-old flip phone to stay "low-key." This prompts a nostalgic discussion about the era of pagers and early mobile phones. The hosts mock the self-importance of people who felt the need to be "on call" before the smartphone era.

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### National Train Day, Amtrak Audio Press Releases

- **Episode:** [497: Raining Scuds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-21
- **Time:** 2:24:06–2:28:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds/chapter/national-train-day-amtrak-audio-press-releases.md

Amtrak's promotional efforts for National Train Day featured singer Gladys Knight as a spokesperson. The campaign utilized audio press releases designed for radio stations to air as "interviews." The use of Knight is linked to her famous song "Midnight Train to Georgia," though the pre-packaged nature of the "All Aboard" segments is criticized for being outdated.

Keywords: [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [national train day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-train-day.md), [gladys knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gladys-knight.md), [press release](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-release.md), [radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md)

### Chinese High-Speed Rail Debt, National Train Day, Gladys Knight

- **Episode:** [298: Hot Mature Plumpers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/298-hot-mature-plumpers.md)
- **Published:** 2011-04-24
- **Time:** 57:41–1:03:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/298-hot-mature-plumpers/chapter/chinese-high-speed-rail-debt-national-train-day-gladys-knight.md

The hosts debunk the "model" of Chinese high-speed rail, noting that the former Minister of Railways, Liu Zijun, was fired for embezzlement as the project amassed $271 billion in debt. Ticket sales are reportedly unable to cover the interest on the debt, and speeds have been reduced due to safety concerns. Domestically, Amtrak promotes "National Train Day" featuring Gladys Knight, which the hosts mock as ineffective marketing.

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