# Ioc on The No Agenda Show Ioc comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** August 2012 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [Tokyo Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo-olympics.md), [Japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [Nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [Beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Billie Jean King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billie-jean-king.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [Diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Institutional Corruption, IOC and LA 28 - **Episode:** [1842: A Dog A Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-12 - **Time:** 1:28:10–1:31:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day/chapter/institutional-corruption-ioc-and-la-28.md The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the LA 28 organizing committee are under scrutiny for institutional corruption and ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Casey Wasserman will remain chairman of LA 28 despite his documented relationship with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The discussion posits that the Olympics have become a massive boondoggle for former politicians and corporate interests. Keywords: [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), la 28, casey wasserman, [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md) ### Diplomatic Boycotts of Beijing Winter Olympics - **Episode:** [1406: Birthing Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-09 - **Time:** 2:17:07–2:21:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade/chapter/diplomatic-boycotts-of-beijing-winter-olympics.md The US, UK, Canada, and Australia have announced diplomatic boycotts of the Beijing Winter Olympics to protest human rights abuses. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) maintains a stance of "political neutrality," which is criticized as a financial calculation. There is speculation that the withdrawal of Western elites is a precursor to a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan following the conclusion of the games. Keywords: [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), diplomatic boycott, [taiwan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taiwan.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md) ### Simone Biles Olympic Withdrawal and Scoring Retaliation - **Episode:** [1370: Jab Click Share](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1370-jab-click-share.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-05 - **Time:** 1:51:57–1:57:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1370-jab-click-share/chapter/simone-biles-olympic-withdrawal-and-scoring-retaliation.md Insiders in the gymnastics community suggest Simone Biles' withdrawal from Olympic events was a calculated move to retaliate against the IOC for scoring changes that undervalued her routines. By pulling out within 48 hours of the events, she allowed alternates like Suni Lee to compete and win medals. This perspective frames her actions as "generous" to her teammates rather than a simple mental health crisis. Keywords: [simone biles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/simone-biles.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), suni lee, [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), [gymnastics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gymnastics.md) ### Tokyo Olympics, Spectator Capacity and Cheering Ban - **Episode:** [1358: Media Liescape](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1358-media-liescape.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-25 - **Time:** 15:34–17:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1358-media-liescape/chapter/tokyo-olympics-spectator-capacity-and-cheering-ban.md The International Olympic Committee announced that live local spectators for the Tokyo Games will be limited to 50% capacity, with a maximum of 10,000 people. In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Japanese government has banned cheering at all venues. Keywords: [tokyo olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo-olympics.md), [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), spectators, [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, Tokyo Olympics and State of Emergency - **Episode:** [1352: Race Norming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-03 - **Time:** 1:48:07–1:54:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming/chapter/executive-producer-credits-tokyo-olympics-and-state-of-emergency.md Executive producers are recognized for their financial contributions, including reports from "boots on the ground" in Japan regarding the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The Japanese government is reportedly in a "game of chicken" with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over cancellation fees. Despite a state of emergency and low public confidence in vaccines, the IOC intends to proceed with the games, which involve over 100,000 participants. Keywords: [tokyo olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo-olympics.md), [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Tokyo Olympics Cancellation Pressure, NBC Broadcast - **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-01 - **Time:** 2:03:06–2:05:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/tokyo-olympics-cancellation-pressure-nbc-broadcast.md A major Japanese newspaper has called for the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics due to the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) faces criticism for its financial structure, which leaves host countries responsible for costs if games are postponed. NBC's broadcast preparations are already underway. Keywords: [tokyo olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo-olympics.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [state of emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-emergency.md), [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md) ### Olympics BLM Ban and Patrice Cullors - **Episode:** [1341: Bunny Hugging](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1341-bunny-hugging.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-25 - **Time:** 2:24:57–2:27:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1341-bunny-hugging/chapter/olympics-blm-ban-and-patrice-cullors.md The International Olympic Committee bans "taking the knee" during the Tokyo games. Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrice Cullors faces scrutiny for her real estate holdings and her new advocacy for net neutrality, which the hosts suggest is a quid pro quo for donations from tech billionaires. Keywords: [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), [tokyo olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo-olympics.md), patrice cullors, [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [jack dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md) ### Tokyo Olympics Cancellation Warnings and Dick Pound - **Episode:** [1220: Sloganeer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1220-sloganeer.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-01 - **Time:** 38:47–40:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1220-sloganeer/chapter/tokyo-olympics-cancellation-warnings-and-dick-pound.md Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the International Olympic Committee, warned that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if the coronavirus outbreak is not contained within three months. Fortune Magazine reports that a $900 million reserve fund exists to cushion the financial blow of such a cancellation, which would be the first since World War II. Keywords: dick pound, [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), [tokyo olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo-olympics.md), [fortune magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fortune-magazine.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md) ### IOC Licensing Restrictions and NBC's "Housewife" Strategy - **Episode:** [849: Short Circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-08 - **Time:** 1:38:02–1:42:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit/chapter/ioc-licensing-restrictions-and-nbc-s-housewife-strategy.md The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has strictly forbidden the use of Olympic footage in interactive formats like GIFs, WebMs, and Vines to protect licensing deals. In the Olympic Village, athletes are reportedly denied coffee because Coca-Cola holds the exclusive beverage license. Meanwhile, NBC is criticized for editing the opening ceremony to target a "housewife" demographic, removing segments deemed irrelevant to U.S. audiences. Keywords: [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/licensing.md), [gifs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gifs.md), vines, [olympic village](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympic-village.md) ### International Olympic Committee and Global Sports Power Dynamics - **Episode:** [727: Win By Losing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-04 - **Time:** 41:13–46:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing/chapter/international-olympic-committee-and-global-sports-power-dynamics.md Following the FIFA scandal, speculation has turned toward the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the next target for international corruption investigations. The U.S. is reportedly frustrated by losing bids for major events, such as the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, which allegedly caused Bill Clinton to react with outrage. Critics view these massive sporting organizations as "New World Order" entities that exert excessive control over global populations through "human resource" entertainment. Keywords: [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [fifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifa.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) ### Billie Jean King, Olympic Rule 50 Propaganda Ban - **Episode:** [583: A Pure Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/583-a-pure-heart.md) - **Published:** 2014-01-20 - **Time:** 2:32:55–2:38:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/583-a-pure-heart/chapter/billie-jean-king-olympic-rule-50-propaganda-ban.md Billie Jean King, part of the U.S. presidential delegation to Sochi, admitted she did not discuss the "gay propaganda" issue with President Obama. While the U.S. media focuses on Russian laws, the International Olympic Committee's Rule 50 already bans all political, religious, or racial propaganda at Olympic sites. Critics argue the focus on Russia ignores hate crimes and anti-gay sentiment occurring within the U.S. and the EU. Keywords: [billie jean king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billie-jean-king.md), [sochi olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi-olympics.md), rule 50, [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), gay propaganda ### London Olympics, Jacques Rogge, Fabulous Games - **Episode:** [434: Tripwire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/434-tripwire.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-12 - **Time:** 51:51–53:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/434-tripwire/chapter/london-olympics-jacques-rogge-fabulous-games.md IOC Chief Jacques Rogge describes the London 2012 Olympics as "absolutely fabulous" during the closing ceremonies. The games are credited with refreshing the Olympic movement in the UK. The hosts suggest the term "fabulous" has become a specific media meme for the event. Keywords: [london olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london-olympics.md), jacques rogge, [ioc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ioc.md), fabulous, closing ceremony ### Palestine Olympic Team, IOC Recognition - **Episode:** [432: Felonious Bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-05 - **Time:** 49:17–52:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears/chapter/palestine-olympic-team-ioc-recognition.md The Palestinian Olympic team, consisting of five athletes, participated in the London games despite Palestine not being a diplomatically recognized state. A swimmer on the team describes the difficulties of training in an outdoor pool during winter. 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