# Global Citizen Festival on The No Agenda Show

Global Citizen Festival comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2014 to October 2019.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** September 2014 – October 2019
- **Related topics:** [Central Park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [Agenda 2030](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-2030.md), [Chris Coons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-coons.md), [Citibank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citibank.md), [Green Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-day.md), [Jeff Flake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-flake.md), [Justin Trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [Kelly Ripa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kelly-ripa.md), [Metallica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metallica.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Global Citizen Festival, Corporate Partners, United Nations Goals

- **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-03
- **Time:** 22:18–25:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/global-citizen-festival-corporate-partners-united-nations-goals.md

The Global Citizen Festival in Central Park is analyzed as a tool for promoting UN global goals to young people. The hosts list major corporate partners, including Citibank, Cisco, and Johnson & Johnson, as well as media partners like MSNBC and iHeartRadio. CEO Hugh Evans is heard describing the event as a way to realize United Nations Global Goals.

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### Jeff Flake's "Rock Star" Status and Family Controversy

- **Episode:** [1074: Boo You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1074-boo-you.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-05
- **Time:** 1:36:51–1:41:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1074-boo-you/chapter/jeff-flake-s-rock-star-status-and-family-controversy.md

Senator Jeff Flake is criticized for his "rock star" treatment at the Global Citizens Festival in New York. The hosts contrast this public adulation with a local news report about Flake's son, who allegedly posted disturbing videos and derogatory tweets. They suggest Flake is "full of himself" and disconnected from his parenting responsibilities.

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### Global Citizen Festival, Justin Trudeau Award

- **Episode:** [967: dotard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-24
- **Time:** 2:18–5:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard/chapter/global-citizen-festival-justin-trudeau-award.md

The Global Citizen Festival in Central Park featured performances by Green Day and an appearance by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau received a Global Citizen Award and delivered a speech condemning racism, sexism, and various forms of bigotry.

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### Global Citizen Festival, Celebrity Elitism and Priyanka Chopra

- **Episode:** [865: Wall of Phlegm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/865-wall-of-phlegm.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-02
- **Time:** 26:15–31:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/865-wall-of-phlegm/chapter/global-citizen-festival-celebrity-elitism-and-priyanka-chopra.md

The Global Citizen Festival in New York is criticized as an elite gathering that focuses on "affecting lives" through symbolic gestures rather than direct aid. Actress Priyanka Chopra appeared on Kelly Ripa's show discussing the perks of her side-stage access to Metallica. The event featured a "big board" claiming to affect over 132 million lives through commitments like a $100 million fund for toilets.

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### Global Citizen Festival, Tiësto and Ronan Farrow

- **Episode:** [656: Gap Focused Thinking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-28
- **Time:** 2:49:30–2:53:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking/chapter/global-citizen-festival-tiesto-and-ronan-farrow.md

The Global Citizen Festival was held in Central Park, featuring performances by Jay-Z, Carrie Underwood, and DJ Tiësto. MSNBC's Ronan Farrow interviewed Tiësto backstage about his involvement with the World's Childhood Foundation and efforts to end extreme poverty. Critics dismiss the event as "star showboating," while organizers claim it is a substantive effort to engage youth in global issues.

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