# Larry Lessig on The No Agenda Show Larry Lessig comes up in 10 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to December 2016. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – December 2016 - **Related topics:** [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Electoral College](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [Harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Campaign Finance Reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance-reform.md), [Creative Commons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creative-commons.md), [Crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [Daniel Ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [Debates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debates.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Larry Lessig, Electoral College Legal Challenges - **Episode:** [886: Exodus of Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-15 - **Time:** 45:53–48:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery/chapter/larry-lessig-electoral-college-legal-challenges.md Harvard Professor Larry Lessig claims that 20 Republican electors are considering voting against Donald Trump and offers them free legal counsel. The RNC disputes this claim, stating only one elector, Chris Supran of Texas, has publicly defected. The hosts question the legality of offering free legal services to electors, suggesting it could be viewed as a form of bribery or election interference. Keywords: [larry lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-lessig.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), republican electors, chris supran ### California Popular Vote, Electoral College, Larry Lessig - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 1:17:24–1:22:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/california-popular-vote-electoral-college-larry-lessig.md The hosts argue that California's massive popular vote margin for Hillary Clinton justifies the existence of the Electoral College. They criticize Professor Larry Lessig's Washington Post op-ed, which suggested electors should ignore the results to prevent a "crazy" outcome. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [popular vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/popular-vote.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [larry lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-lessig.md), [republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republic.md), [wyoming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wyoming.md) ### Larry Lessig, Political Groupies, Harvard Professor - **Episode:** [822: The Great Clip Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-05 - **Time:** 31:17–32:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show/chapter/larry-lessig-political-groupies-harvard-professor.md John C. Dvorak recounts an encounter with Harvard professor Larry Lessig at an Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) event. Dvorak describes Lessig being surrounded by "groupies" and well-wishers before engaging in a conversation about a meeting with the President. The hosts mock the social dynamics of high-profile political activists and academics. Keywords: [larry lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-lessig.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), groupies, [political activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-activism.md) ### Larry Lessig, Campaign Exit and Outro - **Episode:** [771: Hunger Winter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/771-hunger-winter.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-05 - **Time:** 2:52:00–2:57:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/771-hunger-winter/chapter/larry-lessig-campaign-exit-and-outro.md Harvard Law professor Larry Lessig ends his presidential campaign after the DNC changed debate qualification rules to exclude him. The hosts conclude the show with a summary of upcoming events and a final reminder of the "just getting by" theme of the current political era. Keywords: [larry lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-lessig.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [debates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debates.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md) ### Larry Lessig and the Referendum President Campaign - **Episode:** [747: Heteronormative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/747-heteronormative.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-13 - **Time:** 1:22:34–1:27:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/747-heteronormative/chapter/larry-lessig-and-the-referendum-president-campaign.md Professor Larry Lessig has launched a crowdfunded campaign for a "referendum president" focused solely on campaign finance reform. Lessig proposes that if elected, he would resign once the reform is passed, allowing the Vice President to take over. Keywords: [larry lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-lessig.md), [creative commons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creative-commons.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md) ### Silicon Valley Scams and the Woodside Party - **Episode:** [645: Ghost of Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-22 - **Time:** 2:35:33–2:39:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin/chapter/silicon-valley-scams-and-the-woodside-party.md A story from ten years ago describes a high-end party in Woodside attended by venture capitalists like John Doerr. At the event, a guest told one of the hosts that "everything in Silicon Valley is a scam" and a "big sales club." The anecdote serves to illustrate the hosts' long-standing skepticism of the tech industry's hype and self-importance. Keywords: [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [woodside](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woodside.md), [john doerr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-doerr.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [larry lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-lessig.md) ### Listener Feedback and Net Neutrality Skepticism - **Episode:** [619: Droves of Jihadis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 1:05:43–1:08:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis/chapter/listener-feedback-and-net-neutrality-skepticism.md A producer's email credits the show with changing his mind on global warming and net neutrality. John C. Dvorak recounts his speech to IT professionals where he argued against net neutrality, using the example of a remote surgeon needing packet priority. He notes that despite the controversial stance, the high-level IT audience did not push back. Keywords: [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [larry lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-lessig.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### EFF Pioneer Awards and Meeting Daniel Ellsberg - **Episode:** [550: Cyber Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-22 - **Time:** 36:33–38:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance/chapter/eff-pioneer-awards-and-meeting-daniel-ellsberg.md John C. Dvorak attended the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Pioneer Awards in San Francisco, where he met famous whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg. He also spoke with Larry Lessig about Creative Commons and noted the presence of various "journalism tools" developers. Dvorak observed that the attendees were largely preoccupied with NSA surveillance and Russian political issues. Keywords: [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [electronic frontier foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-frontier-foundation.md), [daniel ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [larry lessig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-lessig.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md) ### Larry Lessig's Meeting with President Obama on NSA - **Episode:** [550: Cyber Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-22 - **Time:** 42:28–44:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance/chapter/larry-lessig-s-meeting-with-president-obama-on-nsa.md Larry Lessig reportedly shared an anecdote about a meeting with President Obama regarding technical solutions to NSA overreach. According to Lessig, the President claimed that while "superstar nerds" could fix the problems, the government cannot grant them security clearances due to past drug use. The hosts debunk this, noting the President has the ultimate authority to grant clearances regardless of background. 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