# Jason Russell on The No Agenda Show

Jason Russell comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2012 to December 2014.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** March 2012 – December 2014
- **Related topics:** [Invisible Children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invisible-children.md), [Kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md), [5150](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5150.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [George Clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [Joseph Kony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-kony.md), [Memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), [Outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md), [P. Diddy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/p-diddy.md), [Rihanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rihanna.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Linguistic Policing, Kony 2012 and Mental Health

- **Episode:** [681: The Christmas Show 2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-26
- **Time:** 1:47:58–1:53:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/681-the-christmas-show-2014/chapter/linguistic-policing-kony-2012-and-mental-health.md

The hosts discuss their habit of "policing" each other's use of filler words and societal memes to maintain clearer communication. They revisit the "Kony 2012" phenomenon, noting the public mental breakdown of its creator, Jason Russell. They argue that the constant provocation of fear by the media can lead to such psychological tolls on the public.

Keywords: [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), linguistic habits, [kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md), [jason russell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-russell.md), [invisible children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invisible-children.md), mental breakdown

### Invisible Children and Show Outro

- **Episode:** [502: Nuevo Orden Mundial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/502-nuevo-orden-mundial.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-07
- **Time:** 2:46:59–2:50:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/502-nuevo-orden-mundial/chapter/invisible-children-and-show-outro.md

The "Invisible Children" charity remains active despite the public breakdown of its founder, Jason Russell, in 2012. The hosts conclude the show by encouraging donations via the "value-for-value" model and directing listeners to the show notes. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, promising a return on the following Thursday.

Keywords: [invisible children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invisible-children.md), [jason russell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-russell.md), [kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md), oprah, [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md)

### Kony 2012 Viral Video and YouTube Fraud

- **Episode:** [474: Mongolian Hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-30
- **Time:** 2:19:34–2:21:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat/chapter/kony-2012-viral-video-and-youtube-fraud.md

The hosts revisit the "Kony 2012" phenomenon and the subsequent public breakdown of its creator, Jason Russell. They link the "viral" success of the video to recent reports of YouTube penalizing major music labels for using bots to generate hundreds of millions of fake views.

Keywords: [kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md), [jason russell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-russell.md), [invisible children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invisible-children.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), fake hits

### Parliament Mumble, 5150 Psychiatric Hold

- **Episode:** [461: No-Stray Spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-15
- **Time:** 2:04:28–2:08:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray/chapter/parliament-mumble-5150-psychiatric-hold.md

The hosts discuss the popularity of the "Parliament Mumble" sound bite. A donor contributing $51.50 references the California welfare code for involuntary psychiatric holds, clarifying they are not Jason Russell.

Keywords: parliament mumble, [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [5150](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5150.md), psychiatric hold, [jason russell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-russell.md)

### Jason Russell, Brief Reactive Psychosis, and Kony 2012

- **Episode:** [393: Throwing Yogurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/393-throwing-yogurt.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-22
- **Time:** 3:07–8:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/393-throwing-yogurt/chapter/jason-russell-brief-reactive-psychosis-and-kony-2012.md

Jason Russell, the creator of the Kony 2012 viral video, was diagnosed with brief reactive psychosis following a public breakdown in San Diego. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) defines this condition as a short-term display of psychotic behavior triggered by extreme stress. Reports from The Advocate suggest Russell's organization, Invisible Children, received funding from the National Christian Foundation, which has been linked to anti-gay legislation in Uganda.

Keywords: [jason russell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-russell.md), [kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md), brief reactive psychosis, [invisible children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invisible-children.md), [uganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uganda.md), [the advocate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-advocate.md)

### Jason Russell, Kony 2012 Creator Detained in San Diego

- **Episode:** [392: Shark Orgy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/392-shark-orgy.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-18
- **Time:** 2:23–5:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/392-shark-orgy/chapter/jason-russell-kony-2012-creator-detained-in-san-diego.md

Jason Russell, the co-founder of Invisible Children and creator of the viral Kony 2012 video, was detained by police in San Diego, California. Witnesses reported Russell running through traffic naked and screaming. Footage allegedly shows Russell engaging in public masturbation and erratic behavior, which his charity attributed to the emotional toll of the video's sudden fame.

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### Celebrity Endorsements, Invisible Children Production History

- **Episode:** [389: Camels Everywhere!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/389-camels-everywhere.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-08
- **Time:** 11:28–14:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/389-camels-everywhere/chapter/celebrity-endorsements-invisible-children-production-history.md

The involvement of high-profile celebrities like George Clooney, Rihanna, and P. Diddy in promoting the Kony 2012 campaign is criticized. The film, directed by Jason Russell, is revealed to be a recut version of footage dating back to 2004. The hosts question the authenticity of the emotional appeals used in the production.

Keywords: [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [jason russell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-russell.md), [invisible children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invisible-children.md), [p. diddy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/p-diddy.md), [rihanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rihanna.md), bobby bailey

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