# Jack Welch on The No Agenda Show Jack Welch comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** October 2008 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [Unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [General Electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Jobs Report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [Shadowstats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadowstats.md), [U6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u6.md), [2012 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012-election.md), [Andrew Horowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-horowitz.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Cooked Unemployment Numbers and Hillary Clinton Plastic Surgery - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 1:51:12–1:53:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/cooked-unemployment-numbers-and-hillary-clinton-plastic-surgery.md The hosts claim that unemployment numbers were "cooked" before the election, citing Jack Welch's criticisms. They also predict that Hillary Clinton's absence from public life is due to a "massive plastic surgery" job in preparation for a presidential run. Keywords: unemployment numbers, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [plastic surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-surgery.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md) ### Sean Spicer, Jobs Report and Presidential Humor - **Episode:** [911: Opinews](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-12 - **Time:** 31:46–34:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/911-opinews/chapter/sean-spicer-jobs-report-and-presidential-humor.md White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's handling of the February jobs report is examined. The hosts discuss the irony of Donald Trump accepting job numbers he previously called "phony" during the campaign. They suggest Spicer needs comedy writers to improve his "shtick," comparing him unfavorably to the polished delivery of Ronald Reagan. Keywords: [sean spicer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-spicer.md), [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md) ### Hillary Clinton, US Economy, ShadowStats - **Episode:** [602: twitter mwitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/602-twitter-mwitter.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-05 - **Time:** 36:26–38:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/602-twitter-mwitter/chapter/hillary-clinton-us-economy-shadowstats.md A debate occurred regarding the qualifications of Hillary Clinton and John Kerry, with the host arguing that Kerry is incompetent. The discussion also touched on the U.S. economy, where the host used ShadowStats data to dispute official unemployment figures, much to the annoyance of the pro-administration guests. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), [shadowstats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadowstats.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [north dakota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-dakota.md) ### December Jobs Report, Shadow Stats, Unemployment Rate Discrepancy - **Episode:** [582: Eradicate Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery.md) - **Published:** 2014-01-15 - **Time:** 48:49–53:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/582-eradicate-misery/chapter/december-jobs-report-shadow-stats-unemployment-rate-discrepancy.md The December jobs report showed only 74,000 jobs created, far below economist expectations, yet the unemployment rate fell to 6.7%. This drop is attributed to over 500,000 people leaving the workforce entirely rather than finding employment. According to Shadow Stats, which uses older government calculation methods, the true unemployment rate remains near 23.5%, contradicting the official narrative of a robust recovery. Keywords: [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [shadow stats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-stats.md), [labor force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-force.md), u3, [u6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u6.md), [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md) ### NBC Corporate Culture and Jack Welch Stacked Ranking - **Episode:** [493: Snowquestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/493-snowquestration.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-07 - **Time:** 1:22:43–1:27:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/493-snowquestration/chapter/nbc-corporate-culture-and-jack-welch-stacked-ranking.md The decline of NBC is attributed to the "stacked ranking" management system implemented by former GE CEO Jack Welch. This system, which forces managers to fire the bottom percentage of employees regardless of performance, is described as destructive to creative environments. An anecdote about an inventor at GE illustrates how Welch's policies reportedly exploited employees and eventually impacted Welch's own retirement benefits. Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), stacked ranking, corporate management ### Revised Election Job Numbers and Jack Welch - **Episode:** [468: Meat Hands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-09 - **Time:** 53:38–55:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands/chapter/revised-election-job-numbers-and-jack-welch.md The hosts discuss the downward revision of job creation numbers for September and October 2012, which were originally released before the presidential election. They argue this vindicates Jack Welch, who was criticized for suggesting the books were "cooked" by the Obama administration. They compare the tactic to previous administrations using security alerts for political gain. Keywords: job numbers, [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), [2012 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012-election.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [chicago politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-politics.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md) ### Jobs Numbers, Jack Welch, Shadow Government Statistics - **Episode:** [450: LaGarde's List](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/450-lagarde-s-list.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-07 - **Time:** 29:40–35:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/450-lagarde-s-list/chapter/jobs-numbers-jack-welch-shadow-government-statistics.md John C. Dvorak deconstructs the latest U.S. employment figures, which dropped to 7.8%. He references Jack Welch's "crackpot" tweet questioning the validity of the data. Using John Williams' Shadow Government Statistics, Dvorak argues that the true unemployment rate, when calculated using Depression-era methods, is closer to 24%. Keywords: [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), [shadowstats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadowstats.md), [john williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-williams.md), [u6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u6.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md) ### Jack Welch on Ron Paul and GOP Exit Strategies - **Episode:** [378: Pooper & Blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/378-pooper-blitzer.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-29 - **Time:** 2:19:09–2:24:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/378-pooper-blitzer/chapter/jack-welch-on-ron-paul-and-gop-exit-strategies.md Former GE CEO Jack Welch's comments about "exiting" Ron Paul from the Republican race are analyzed. The hosts find Welch's corporate terminology threatening and discuss the GOP's struggle to manage Ron Paul's supporters while maintaining a pro-war, big-government platform. Keywords: [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [soledad o'brien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soledad-o-brien.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md) ### Jack Welch, Business Professor Criticism and Obama Skepticism - **Episode:** [68: Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-01 - **Time:** 2:10–3:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill/chapter/jack-welch-business-professor-criticism-and-obama-skepticism.md Former GE CEO Jack Welch appeared on multiple networks and at the University of Miami to discuss business education and the economy. Welch criticized business professors as "boneheads" and argued that President Obama is making a strategic error by predicting the economy will worsen before improving. The discussion contrasts Obama's rhetoric with Franklin D. Roosevelt's "fear itself" approach. Keywords: [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), [donna shalala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-shalala.md), [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [andrew horowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-horowitz.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md) ### Jack Welch, GE Retirement and Public Appearances - **Episode:** [68: Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-01 - **Time:** 27:38–31:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill/chapter/jack-welch-ge-retirement-and-public-appearances.md Jack Welch's frequent media appearances are analyzed, with observations that he appears physically diminished and struggles with enunciation. The discussion touches on the controversy surrounding his GE retirement package, specifically the loss of his corporate jet. His wife, Suzy Welch, is noted for her instrumental role in his current professional output and writing. Keywords: [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), corporate jet, [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), suzy welch, business leadership ### Executive Compensation, Bank Bailout Backlash - **Episode:** [53: Gay Marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/53-gay-marriage.md) - **Published:** 2008-10-25 - **Time:** 29:41–31:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/53-gay-marriage/chapter/executive-compensation-bank-bailout-backlash.md The discussion turns to the public outrage over massive executive payout packages, citing a bank CEO who walked away with $300 million after only two weeks. 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