# Hiring on The No Agenda Show

Hiring comes up in 53 chapters across 52 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 53
- **Episodes:** 52
- **Discussed:** June 2009 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md), [Discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), [Job Interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-interviews.md), [Murder-for-hire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murder-for-hire.md), [Affirmative Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affirmative-action.md), [Air Traffic Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Department Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 53

### AI Impact on Financial Services Hiring

- **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Time:** 1:17:56–1:20:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/ai-impact-on-financial-services-hiring.md

Hiring in the financial services sector has reached its lowest rate since 2011, suggesting that enterprise AI may be starting to displace white-collar roles like banking analysts. While some view this as a "doomer" scenario, others see it as a boom for productivity, with firms using tools like Claude to replace expensive legacy software packages from major consultants.

Keywords: financial services, [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), hiring rates, white-collar jobs, [mckinsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mckinsey.md), ernst & young, [productivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/productivity.md)

### Fieldwork Telecom, Fiber Infrastructure Hiring

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 2:34:40–2:37:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/fieldwork-telecom-fiber-infrastructure-hiring.md

Paul Field of Fieldwork Telecom provides a "boots on the ground" report regarding the stress on the fiber optic supply chain due to government-funded broadband initiatives. He announces that his Wisconsin-based company is currently hiring honest workers who are willing to learn the trade.

Keywords: fieldwork telecom, [fiber optics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber-optics.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), [hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring.md)

### AI Algorithmic Monocultures in Corporate Hiring

- **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-07
- **Time:** 1:33:51–1:37:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/ai-algorithmic-monocultures-in-corporate-hiring.md

A Stanford study titled "Algorithmic Monocultures in Hiring" reveals that 90% of companies use the same few AI vendors to screen job applicants. These tools often assign a single score to a candidate that persists for up to 330 days across multiple employers, leading to "systemic rejection" where a qualified applicant is automatically blocked by the same algorithm at different firms.

Keywords: [stanford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford.md), ai hiring, [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md), systemic rejection, [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [image makers inc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/image-makers-inc.md)

### Military Leadership, Baldness and Hiring Patterns

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 2:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/military-leadership-baldness-and-hiring-patterns.md

The hosts open the program with observations on physical appearances in leadership roles, specifically noting a high prevalence of baldness among military generals and admirals in Washington D.C. They compare these observations to historical hiring patterns in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, jokingly suggesting a need for affirmative action for people with hair.

Keywords: [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [military leadership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-leadership.md), hiring bias, [affirmative action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affirmative-action.md), baldness

### Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Controller Shortage

- **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-24
- **Time:** 24:15–27:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/federal-aviation-administration-air-traffic-controller-shortage.md

The Federal Aviation Administration is attempting to fill 3,000 air traffic controller vacancies to address a nationwide staffing crisis. Training at the Oklahoma City academy has been expanded by 30%, though the program maintains a 35% washout rate and rejects 90% of applicants. Current controllers emphasize that while the hiring process is slow, the positions offer full government pensions and health benefits for those aged 18 to 31.

Keywords: [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [oklahoma city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma-city.md), [hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring.md), federal aviation administration

### AI Job Interviews and Automated Hiring Systems

- **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-07
- **Time:** 3:58–8:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/ai-job-interviews-and-automated-hiring-systems.md

Companies are increasingly using AI agents from startups like Ribbon AI to conduct initial job interviews and screen candidates. Applicants report mixed experiences, including AI agents that lack personal touch or fail to stop talking during scheduled sessions. While proponents claim it saves time for manufacturers and restaurant chains, critics argue it leads to the hiring of poor candidates who simply learn how to exploit the system's flaws.

Keywords: ribbon ai, [hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring.md), [job interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-interviews.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [cbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbc.md)

### Schizophrenia Hiring Test, Humor and Puns

- **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-13
- **Time:** 29:04–29:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/schizophrenia-hiring-test-humor-and-puns.md

A specific claim is made regarding the lack of humor and appreciation for puns in individuals with schizophrenic tendencies. The segment suggests using puns during job interviews as a diagnostic tool to identify potential mental health issues in candidates.

Keywords: [schizophrenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schizophrenia.md), [hiring practices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring-practices.md), [puns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puns.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md)

### No Robot Bosses Act and AI Management

- **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-10
- **Time:** 1:11:33–1:13:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/no-robot-bosses-act-and-ai-management.md

A survey by Resume Builder found that 60% of managers use AI to assist in decisions regarding raises and terminations. In response, the "No Robot Bosses Act" has been introduced in Congress to prevent automated systems from making critical career decisions without human oversight. The discussion highlights the inefficiency of using AI to both write and screen resumes.

Keywords: resume builder, no robot bosses act, ai hiring, workplace automation, [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md)

### CIA Diversity Firing, Elon Musk and Judicial Interference

- **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-03
- **Time:** 1:44:03–1:45:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/cia-diversity-firing-elon-musk-and-judicial-interference.md

Elon Musk and the DOGE team have shared cost-cutting plans with the CIA, leading to the dismissal of employees focused on diversity initiatives. However, a federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider these cuts, citing constitutional and regulatory concerns. The conflict highlights the tension between the administration's executive orders and the judicial branch's oversight of federal hiring practices.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [federal judge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-judge.md), [hiring practices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring-practices.md)

### AI Job Bots, Silicon Valley Deflation Model

- **Episode:** [1714: Octocopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1714-octocopter.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-21
- **Time:** 2:28:29–2:33:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1714-octocopter/chapter/ai-job-bots-silicon-valley-deflation-model.md

A new generation of AI tools is automating the job application process, allowing users to apply to hundreds of positions instantly with optimized keywords. This has created a feedback loop where companies use AI bots to screen the massive influx of AI-generated resumes, making it nearly impossible for real humans to connect. The segment critiques the Silicon Valley "eyeballs" model and its failure to account for the rising energy and compute costs of AI.

Keywords: ai job bots, [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md)

### Satirical Kamala Harris Diversity Hire Ad

- **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-28
- **Time:** 48:45–51:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/satirical-kamala-harris-diversity-hire-ad.md

A satirical advertisement mocks Kamala Harris, portraying her as the "ultimate diversity hire" and a "deep state puppet." The parody uses clips of her past speeches regarding the "significance of the passage of time" and her verbal gaffe concerning an alliance with North Korea. The segment debates whether the ad was created by a human impressionist or AI.

Keywords: [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), diversity hire, [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md), [ai voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-voice.md)

### University Protests, Law Enforcement Clashes

- **Episode:** [1657: Trash Can Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-05
- **Time:** 6:22–10:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man/chapter/university-protests-law-enforcement-clashes.md

Pro-Palestinian university protests featured students using makeshift shields and bicycle helmets in confrontations with police. At Ole Miss, counter-protesters sang the Star Spangled Banner, an event praised by Governor Tate Reeves but criticized by media figures like Joy Reid.

Keywords: [campus protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campus-protests.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md), ole miss, [star spangled banner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-spangled-banner.md), dei hires

### Hiring Manager Survey, Gen Z Professional Preparedness

- **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-28
- **Time:** 50:21–55:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/hiring-manager-survey-gen-z-professional-preparedness.md

A survey of 100 hiring managers revealed significant concerns regarding the professional preparedness of recent college graduates. The report found that 53% of Gen Z applicants struggle with eye contact, while 20% have brought a parent to a job interview. Employers also noted issues with meeting deadlines, accepting constructive feedback, and maintaining appropriate workplace communication.

Keywords: hiring managers, [job interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-interviews.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), workplace skills, professional attire

### IBM Diversity Quotas and James O'Keefe Investigation

- **Episode:** [1616: Buying Quiet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-17
- **Time:** 46:38–51:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1616-buying-quiet/chapter/ibm-diversity-quotas-and-james-o-keefe-investigation.md

An investigation by James O'Keefe features internal video of IBM CEO Arvind Krishna discussing the use of quotas and financial coercion to enforce diversity hiring. The report alleges that executives were held accountable or terminated if they failed to meet specific racial and gender hiring percentages.

Keywords: [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [james o'keefe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-o-keefe.md), arvind krishna, [esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [diversity hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-hiring.md)

### FAA Staffing Crisis, Air Traffic Controller Fatigue

- **Episode:** [1613: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-03
- **Time:** 55:09–57:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1613-fossil-fools/chapter/faa-staffing-crisis-air-traffic-controller-fatigue.md

The New York Times reports on a critical shortage of air traffic controllers, with allegations of staff falling asleep or working under the influence. The hosts attribute the crisis to retirement waves and controversial hiring practices focused on diversity over technical capability.

Keywords: [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), staffing shortage, [safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safety.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [diversity hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-hiring.md)

### Big Five Personality Traits in Corporate Hiring

- **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-30
- **Time:** 1:11:32–1:14:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/big-five-personality-traits-in-corporate-hiring.md

Modern hiring managers are increasingly using the "Big Five" personality traits—openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism—to vet job seekers. A recent study highlighted "agreeableness" as a key metric for team performance, while "neuroticism" is viewed as a detriment to workplace productivity. Critics argue this focus encourages a culture of "sucking up" to management rather than independent thinking.

Keywords: big five, personality traits, agreeableness, neuroticism, hiring managers, [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md)

### Queer Optics, Puberty Blockers Logic

- **Episode:** [1551: Big Mike & The Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1551-big-mike-the-rock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-30
- **Time:** 2:47:06–2:50:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1551-big-mike-the-rock/chapter/queer-optics-puberty-blockers-logic.md

A job applicant at a climbing gym reportedly cited being "queer" as a primary strength that would bring "good optics" to the business. Meanwhile, a viral video argued that conservatives should support puberty blockers because forcing a child to go through a "misaligned" puberty is a form of "mutilation." This inverted logic is presented as evidence of the "mind trap" created by modern gender ideology.

Keywords: [puberty blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puberty-blockers.md), [optics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/optics.md), [hiring practices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring-practices.md), conservative rhetoric, [logic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logic.md)

### Ageism and Hiring Practices in Corporate America

- **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-02
- **Time:** 2:27:05–2:28:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/ageism-and-hiring-practices-in-corporate-america.md

A discussion on modern hiring practices explores the impact of diversity initiatives and the end of the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Producers share anecdotes suggesting that "ageism" has become a significant barrier in the tech industry, often overshadowed by more public debates regarding gender and racial hiring quotas.

Keywords: [ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md), [diversity hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-hiring.md), [corporate america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-america.md), covid-19 emergency, [labor market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-market.md)

### White Privilege Interview, Tech Industry Hiring

- **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-19
- **Time:** 1:33:39–1:37:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/white-privilege-interview-tech-industry-hiring.md

A viral video features a young white man struggling to explain "privilege" during an interview with a minority woman, highlighting the fear of cancel culture. This leads to a discussion on the current hiring climate in Silicon Valley, where older white male tech entrepreneurs report having zero job options due to diversity-focused hiring mandates and ageism.

Keywords: [white privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-privilege.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [tech industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-industry.md), [diversity hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-hiring.md), [ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md)

### IRS Hiring Challenges, CPA Shortage

- **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-06
- **Time:** 26:50–27:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/irs-hiring-challenges-cpa-shortage.md

The Internal Revenue Service is struggling to fulfill its plan to hire 85,000 new employees due to a nationwide shortage of Certified Public Accountants. The hosts express skepticism that the agency can find enough qualified personnel to meet its expansion goals.

Keywords: [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [hiring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiring.md), [cpa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpa.md), [accounting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accounting.md), [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md)

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