# Judy Woodruff on The No Agenda Show Judy Woodruff comes up in 55 chapters across 51 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2013 to September 2024. - **Chapters:** 55 - **Episodes:** 51 - **Discussed:** September 2013 – September 2024 - **Related topics:** [Pbs Newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [Pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [David Brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [Gwen Ifill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gwen-ifill.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Mark Shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-shields.md), [Media Bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 55 ### PBS and Biden on the Pandemic of the Unvaccinated - **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-30 - **Time:** 1:14:09–1:19:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/pbs-and-biden-on-the-pandemic-of-the-unvaccinated.md PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff and CDC Director Rochelle Walensky reinforced the "pandemic of the unvaccinated" narrative, citing rising case numbers in the South and Midwest. President Biden reiterated his claim that Facebook is "killing people" while clarifying that the pandemic is localized among the unvaccinated. Facebook responded by stating they have provided authoritative information to 2 billion people. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [rochelle walensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochelle-walensky.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md) ### Nancy Pelosi, "Reptilian" Comments and PBS Interview - **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-25 - **Time:** 55:31–57:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/nancy-pelosi-reptilian-comments-and-pbs-interview.md Nancy Pelosi's recent comments describing herself and her political strategy as "reptilian" and "cold-blooded" are highlighted. The segment notes a perceived strange physical demeanor during her interview with PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [reptilian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reptilian.md), cold-blooded ### Judy Woodruff Trump Claim, Blinken Middle East Trip - **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-22 - **Time:** 2:35:40–2:39:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/judy-woodruff-trump-claim-blinken-middle-east-trip.md PBS's Judy Woodruff is criticized for reporting, without evidence, that Donald Trump is urging Benjamin Netanyahu to reject a ceasefire deal to hurt the Harris campaign. The hosts discuss Anthony Blinken's ninth trip to the Middle East and the administration's desperation for an "October surprise" ceasefire before the election. Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [anthony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-blinken.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md) ### PBS America at a Crossroads Series on Vaccine Hesitancy - **Episode:** [1615: Day One Dictator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-10 - **Time:** 33:28–37:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator/chapter/pbs-america-at-a-crossroads-series-on-vaccine-hesitancy.md Judy Woodruff hosts a PBS series titled "America at a Crossroads," examining the political polarization of the U.S. pandemic response. Dr. Peter Hotez discusses his book "The Deadly Rise of Anti-science," claiming that 200,000 Americans died needlessly due to refusing COVID-19 vaccines. Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [peter hotez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-hotez.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Iowa Voter Focus Groups and Election Distrust - **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-19 - **Time:** 2:48:10–2:51:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/iowa-voter-focus-groups-and-election-distrust.md Pollster Sarah Longwell conducted focus groups with Iowa Republicans for PBS, finding that recent indictments have increased support for Donald Trump. The segment highlights that 100% of the participants in one group believed the 2020 election was stolen or rigged. Keywords: [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [election integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-integrity.md) ### PBS NewsHour Partisanship, Gwen Ifill Legacy - **Episode:** [1531: Dead Name](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1531-dead-name.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-12 - **Time:** 46:03–48:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1531-dead-name/chapter/pbs-newshour-partisanship-gwen-ifill-legacy.md The hosts critique the perceived decline in objectivity at PBS NewsHour following the passing of Gwen Ifill. They argue that the program has become more partisan and progressive under subsequent leadership. They reflect on Ifill's career, including her controversial hagiography of Barack Obama, while acknowledging her skill in maintaining the show's previous stature. Keywords: [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [gwen ifill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gwen-ifill.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [partisanship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/partisanship.md), [hagiography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hagiography.md) ### Jonathan Capehart, January 6th Committee and Midterm Elections - **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-01 - **Time:** 6:39–10:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/jonathan-capehart-january-6th-committee-and-midterm-elections.md Jonathan Capehart discusses his top news stories of 2022 on the PBS NewsHour during Judy Woodruff's final week. Capehart identifies the January 6th committee hearings and the results of the midterm elections as the most pivotal events. He claims these events demonstrated a rejection of political extremism and "big lie" pushers by the American electorate. 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They characterize the continued use of masks in 2023 as a result of successful psychological warfare and a lack of critical thinking within mainstream media organizations. Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [masking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masking.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md) ### Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour Departure - **Episode:** [1503: Strung Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1503-strung-out.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-13 - **Time:** 2:43:15–2:45:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1503-strung-out/chapter/judy-woodruff-pbs-newshour-departure.md Judy Woodruff announced she will step down as the anchor of PBS NewsHour at the end of 2022 to lead a new project called "America at a Crossroads." The hosts critique her tenure, suggesting the program became increasingly partisan under her leadership. Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [retirement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), media shift ### Bill Gates on Jeffrey Epstein and Melinda Gates - **Episode:** [1385: Flu Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-26 - **Time:** 2:46:55–2:51:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone/chapter/bill-gates-on-jeffrey-epstein-and-melinda-gates.md In a PBS interview, Bill Gates struggled to explain his past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, stating that "he's dead" when asked if there was a lesson to be learned. Speculation surrounds Melinda Gates's role in the public fallout, suggesting the Epstein connection was a primary factor in their divorce. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [melinda gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melinda-gates.md) ### Biden Gaffes, Osama bin Laden, Gates of Hell Quote - **Episode:** [1363: Attribution Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1363-attribution-science.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-12 - **Time:** 2:07:37–2:13:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1363-attribution-science/chapter/biden-gaffes-osama-bin-laden-gates-of-hell-quote.md President Biden recently claimed credit for bringing Osama bin Laden to the "gates of hell," but historical records show he originally used that phrase in 2014 regarding ISIS, three years after bin Laden's death. This discrepancy suggests that Biden's current speeches may be written by staffers with a vague or inaccurate memory of his past rhetoric. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [gates of hell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gates-of-hell.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md) ### Myanmar Junta Pronunciation, PBS NewsHour - **Episode:** [1321: Doctored Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1321-doctored-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-14 - **Time:** 2:36:27–2:40:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1321-doctored-evidence/chapter/myanmar-junta-pronunciation-pbs-newshour.md A clip from PBS NewsHour features a reporter pronouncing "junta" with a hard "J," which the hosts compare to British pronunciations. They mock the use of "university" without the definite article as a "Britishism" adopted by American commentators. The segment focuses on the media's coverage of the military coup in Myanmar and the linguistic shifts in news reporting. Keywords: [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [junta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/junta.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), britishisms ### Media Fault, Shaken Reporters at the Capitol - **Episode:** [1310: Quiet Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1310-quiet-riot.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-07 - **Time:** 38:42–44:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1310-quiet-riot/chapter/media-fault-shaken-reporters-at-the-capitol.md Mainstream media anchors including Nora O'Donnell and Savannah Guthrie are criticized for their "dark moment" narratives and for blaming Trump, his son, and Rudy Giuliani for inciting a mob. The hosts discuss PBS reporter Lisa Desjardins being visibly shaken after a congressman blamed the media for the unrest. They note that protesters targeted media equipment, reflecting deep public distrust. Keywords: [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), [savannah guthrie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/savannah-guthrie.md), [lisa desjardins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisa-desjardins.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) ### Shields and Brooks, PBS NewsHour, Final Segment - **Episode:** [1305: Palin Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1305-palin-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-20 - **Time:** 2:21:29–2:27:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1305-palin-pardon/chapter/shields-and-brooks-pbs-newshour-final-segment.md The long-running "Shields and Brooks" segment on the PBS NewsHour has come to an end after 33 years. Mark Shields and David Brooks shared a final analysis with host Judy Woodruff, with Brooks becoming visibly emotional while praising his colleague. The hosts of the podcast critique the duo for a perceived lack of humor and the "liberal guilt" expressed during their sign-off. Keywords: [mark shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-shields.md), [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Donald Trump White Supremacy Denials, Media Coverage Criticism - **Episode:** [1283: Dumb and Sick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-04 - **Time:** 5:20–13:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick/chapter/donald-trump-white-supremacy-denials-media-coverage-criticism.md Donald Trump has repeatedly denounced white supremacy, the KKK, and David Duke in various press conferences and interviews dating back to 2016. Despite these documented disavowals, media outlets like MSNBC and PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff continue to report that the President has failed to condemn far-right extremists. A montage of clips illustrates Trump signing a congressional resolution against white supremacy and explicitly rejecting support from hate groups. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md), [david duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-duke.md), [kkk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kkk.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md) ### Judy Woodruff Pelosi Interview, PBS NewsHour Confrontation - **Episode:** [1267: Trust Stamp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1267-trust-stamp.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-09 - **Time:** 34:28–36:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1267-trust-stamp/chapter/judy-woodruff-pelosi-interview-pbs-newshour-confrontation.md During a PBS NewsHour segment, Nancy Pelosi accused journalist Judy Woodruff of being an "advocate" for Republicans after Woodruff questioned the necessity of additional state and local government funding. The hosts discuss Woodruff's perceived lack of pushback against Pelosi's accusations, comparing it to previous instances where she was intimidated by political figures like Al Gore. Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [state funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-funding.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Judy Woodruff Interview and Anthony Fauci's Media Approval - **Episode:** [1261: Infodemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-19 - **Time:** 15:42–23:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic/chapter/judy-woodruff-interview-and-anthony-fauci-s-media-approval.md Judy Woodruff of PBS Newshour repeatedly questioned Anthony Fauci regarding his relationship with the White House and alleged attempts by Mark Meadows and Peter Navarro to discredit him. Fauci maintained that he has the President's backing and that his reduced public appearances are due to a shift toward economic messaging. The segment highlights that Fauci must receive White House approval for these frequent media appearances. Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [mark meadows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-meadows.md), [peter navarro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-navarro.md) ### Aerosolization Claims and the Muzzle Theory of Masking - **Episode:** [1242: Smokin' Hot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-17 - **Time:** 15:36–20:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1242-smokin-hot/chapter/aerosolization-claims-and-the-muzzle-theory-of-masking.md Dr. Fauci explains to Judy Woodruff on PBS that new data regarding asymptomatic transmission through speaking led to the change in mask guidance. The hosts interpret this focus on "speaking" as a form of social muzzling designed to discourage public interaction. Fauci notes that while China can mandate masks through penalty, the U.S. must rely on voluntary compliance. 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They observe that David Brooks appears physically aged and distressed, suggesting that media figures are becoming victims of their own negative coverage. A brief history of chroma key technology from the early days of MTV is included. 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