# Lionel on The No Agenda Show

Lionel comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to August 2024.

- **Chapters:** 13
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – August 2024
- **Related topics:** [Rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [We Are The World](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/we-are-the-world.md), [Argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bbc Newsnight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-newsnight.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [Citizen Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizen-journalism.md), [Content Creation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-creation.md), [Declaration Of Independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), [Dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md)

## Chapters 1–13 of 13

### Lionel McGloin, Satirical "Brat" Character at the DNC

- **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-25
- **Time:** 25:46–41:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/lionel-mcgloin-satirical-brat-character-at-the-dnc.md

Comedian Lionel McGloin infiltrated the Democratic National Convention posing as a flamboyant "Brat" supporter, conducting satirical interviews with high-profile Democrats. Figures including Jerry Nadler, Letitia James, and Ed Markey were filmed interacting with the character, who used Gen Z slang and extreme policy questions to highlight political absurdity. The segment notes that McGloin previously performed a similar satirical stunt at the Republican National Convention.

Keywords: lionel mcgloin, [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), brat, [jerry nadler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-nadler.md), [letitia james](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/letitia-james.md), [ed markey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-markey.md), harry sisson, [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md)

### Coronation Concert Performers, Royal Family Dynamics

- **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-07
- **Time:** 6:25–9:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/coronation-concert-performers-royal-family-dynamics.md

The upcoming coronation concert at Windsor Castle is discussed, featuring performers like Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. The hosts recount an old tabloid story involving Lionel Richie's personal life before moving on to the guest list, which includes Tom Cruise and Nicole Scherzinger. Speculation arises regarding King Charles's longevity on the throne, with the suggestion that this event serves as a rehearsal for the eventual reign of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Keywords: [lionel richie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel-richie.md), [tom cruise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cruise.md), [prince harry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-harry.md), [meghan markle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meghan-markle.md), winnie the pooh, [windsor castle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windsor-castle.md), prince's trust

### Argentina World Cup Victory and White Supremacy Claims

- **Episode:** [1513: Inrush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-18
- **Time:** 4:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush/chapter/argentina-world-cup-victory-and-white-supremacy-claims.md

Argentina defeated France in the 2022 World Cup final following a penalty shootout. Lionel Messi secured his first World Cup title, though Kylian Mbappe's performance was noted as a significant challenge. Observations were made regarding the racial composition of the French team and the presence of high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Jared Kushner at the event in Qatar.

Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), lionel messi, kylian mbappe, [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md)

### Content Overload, Substack and Podcasting Frequency

- **Episode:** [1413: Flurona](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-03
- **Time:** 1:05:57–1:07:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona/chapter/content-overload-substack-and-podcasting-frequency.md

A critique of modern content creators focuses on the tendency to prioritize quantity over quality, specifically mentioning Lionel and certain Substack authors. Producing multiple updates per day is seen as a way to lose an audience and bury important information. Creators are advised to maintain a routine schedule rather than flooding subscribers with minor posts or cartoons.

Keywords: [substack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substack.md), [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), [content creation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-creation.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), el gato malo

### Lionel of RT, US Interference in Foreign Elections

- **Episode:** [969: Sock Puppet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-01
- **Time:** 35:11–37:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/lionel-of-rt-us-interference-in-foreign-elections.md

Lionel from RT argues that accusations of Russian election interference lack proof and points to historical instances of U.S. officials, including President Obama, commenting on foreign votes like Brexit and Israeli elections. He characterizes the current media focus as a "deep state" narrative designed to cause chaos.

Keywords: [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [israeli elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israeli-elections.md)

### Grenfell Tower Fire and Building Safety

- **Episode:** [938: Humalgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-15
- **Time:** 1:47:23–1:50:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo/chapter/grenfell-tower-fire-and-building-safety.md

The devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London is discussed, with a focus on the "council flats" and the reported failure of building refurbishments. A clip from Lionel on RT compares the building's structural failure to World War II-era "rubbleizing" and makes a cryptic reference to WTC7.

Keywords: [grenfell tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grenfell-tower.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), council flats, [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), [wtc7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wtc7.md)

### Lionel of RT and No Agenda Shout-outs

- **Episode:** [934: Weaponized Tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/934-weaponized-tech.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-01
- **Time:** 2:10:44–2:12:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/934-weaponized-tech/chapter/lionel-of-rt-and-no-agenda-shout-outs.md

A listener attempted to get a "No Agenda" shout-out on Lionel's Periscope stream. The hosts discuss the practice of "log rolling" and mutual promotion between alternative media personalities.

Keywords: [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [periscope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/periscope.md), log rolling, shout-out

### Lionel's Rant on the Death of Mainstream Media

- **Episode:** [907: Bias Response Team](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-26
- **Time:** 1:54:30–1:58:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/907-bias-response-team/chapter/lionel-s-rant-on-the-death-of-mainstream-media.md

Media commentator Lionel delivered a rant comparing the mainstream media to a "dead star" whose light is still reaching Earth even though the source has burned out. He argued that the media's 24/7 anti-Trump narrative is a sign of its irrelevance. The hosts agree, noting that the "big giant behemoths" are failing because their business models do not translate to the internet age.

Keywords: [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [music business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-business.md)

### Lionel Shriver, American Gun Symbolism

- **Episode:** [471: Spying is Sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-20
- **Time:** 1:11:33–1:21:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing/chapter/lionel-shriver-american-gun-symbolism.md

The hosts analyze an interview with author Lionel Shriver on BBC Newsnight. Shriver discusses the gun as a symbol of "unfettered individual liberty" in a society where Americans are otherwise heavily regulated and overtaxed.

Keywords: lionel shriver, [bbc newsnight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-newsnight.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), individual liberty, [gun rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-rights.md)

### First Amendment Nut, Filming Police, Lionel Rant

- **Episode:** [336: Tesla Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-04
- **Time:** 2:00:43–2:06:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/first-amendment-nut-filming-police-lionel-rant.md

WPIX in New York features a segment called "The First Amendment Nut" starring legal commentator Lionel. The segment covers a First Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in the Simon Glick case, which affirmed the right of citizens to film police officers in public. While the information is legally significant, the hosts argue that the "nut" branding is a way for mainstream media to trivialize and marginalize constitutional rights.

Keywords: [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), wpix, [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), filming police, simon glick, [citizen journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizen-journalism.md)

### We Are the World, Music Rights Reversion

- **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-30
- **Time:** 55:41–58:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/we-are-the-world-music-rights-reversion.md

The hosts discuss the 1985 "We Are the World" benefit and the fact that royalties from such songs often revert to the artists after a few years rather than staying with the charity. They recall Phil Collins flying the Concorde to perform in both London and Philadelphia on the same day for Live Aid.

Keywords: [we are the world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/we-are-the-world.md), [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [lionel richie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel-richie.md), [phil collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phil-collins.md), [live aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-aid.md)

### Lionel WPIX Editorial, TSA School Security

- **Episode:** [253: Love Pats](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/253-love-pats.md)
- **Published:** 2010-11-18
- **Time:** 2:12:23–2:15:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/253-love-pats/chapter/lionel-wpix-editorial-tsa-school-security.md

New York editorialist Lionel delivers a critique of TSA procedures, warning that these intrusive searches will eventually be applied to children in schools. He argues that the public is "assuming the position" by allowing non-sworn civilian agents to conduct searches that bypass traditional Fourth Amendment protections under the guise of fighting terrorism.

Keywords: [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), wpix, [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schools.md), [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md)

### We Are The World for Haiti, Gary Coleman's Criticism

- **Episode:** [174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-14
- **Time:** 1:59:44–2:04:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy/chapter/we-are-the-world-for-haiti-gary-coleman-s-criticism.md

A 25th-anniversary remake of "We Are The World" produced for Haiti relief is criticized for its use of auto-tune and celebrity posturing. The hosts reference an interview where Gary Coleman argued that relief funds should be prioritized for New Orleans and victims of Hurricane Katrina rather than international causes.

Keywords: [we are the world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/we-are-the-world.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [quincy jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quincy-jones.md), [lionel richie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel-richie.md), gary coleman, [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md), [katrina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katrina.md)

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