# Los Angeles Times on The No Agenda Show Los Angeles Times comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to August 2025. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** November 2008 – August 2025 - **Related topics:** [Ai Bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md), [Amazing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazing.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Awesome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/awesome.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [California Drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-drought.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Daylight Saving Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### AI Bubble Hype, Sam Altman, Los Angeles Times - **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-21 - **Time:** 4:06–4:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/ai-bubble-hype-sam-altman-los-angeles-times.md The Los Angeles Times recently published a headline suggesting the AI bubble is set to crash. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged the existence of a bubble, though he did not explicitly state it was over. Media outlets are increasingly publishing articles questioning the longevity of the current artificial intelligence hype cycle. Keywords: [ai bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-bubble.md), [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md) ### Los Angeles Times, Newsroom Walkout, Billionaire Ownership - **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-21 - **Time:** 1:36:17–1:40:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/los-angeles-times-newsroom-walkout-billionaire-ownership.md Journalists at the Los Angeles Times held a one-day walkout to protest planned job cuts affecting approximately 20% of the newsroom. The paper, owned by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, has struggled with financial losses and the departure of its top editor. The situation reflects a broader trend of instability in legacy newspapers as they transition from traditional advertising models to billionaire-subsidized operations. Keywords: [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), patrick soon-shiong, [walkout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walkout.md), [layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layoffs.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ### Elliot Page Interview and Mental Health Crisis - **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-11 - **Time:** 44:23–47:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/elliot-page-interview-and-mental-health-crisis.md An interview with Elliot Page in the Los Angeles Times is discussed, specifically Page's description of self-harm and hearing voices prior to transitioning. The hosts question the medical community's focus on "top surgery" as a solution for individuals exhibiting signs of severe mental distress or potential autism. Keywords: elliot page, [transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transition.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [top surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-surgery.md), [self-harm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-harm.md), [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md) ### Herman Cain Awards, Mocking Unvaccinated Deaths - **Episode:** [1417: Get Boris!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-16 - **Time:** 1:26:18–1:28:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/herman-cain-awards-mocking-unvaccinated-deaths.md The "Herman Cain Awards" subreddit and websites like SorryAntiVaxxer.com have gained notoriety for mocking individuals who spoke against mandates and later died of COVID-19. The death of Orange County Republican Kelly Ernby sparked a debate in the Los Angeles Times about whether such mockery is "ghoulish" or a "necessary" tool for public health messaging. Keywords: herman cain awards, kelly ernby, [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [internet culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-culture.md) ### The Ambys Awards, Podcast Academy Criticism - **Episode:** [1347: Big Caffeine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-16 - **Time:** 1:45:08–1:52:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine/chapter/the-ambys-awards-podcast-academy-criticism.md The Podcast Academy is hosting its inaugural award show, "The Ambys," in an attempt to bring mainstream validation to the industry. The academy's board of governors includes executives from Amazon, Spotify, and iHeartMedia, leading to criticisms that the organization ignores independent creators. The "value-for-value" model is presented as a superior alternative to the traditional advertising-driven market favored by the academy. Keywords: the ambys, [podcast academy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-academy.md), [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [iheartmedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartmedia.md) ### Personal Banter, Daylight Saving Time Changes - **Episode:** [1014: Rise of the Betas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-08 - **Time:** 1:38:46–1:40:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas/chapter/personal-banter-daylight-saving-time-changes.md Adam Curry discussed his wife Tina's habit of using the word "awesome" and the difficulty of removing it from one's vocabulary. The hosts also noted the upcoming shift to Daylight Saving Time in the United States, which occurs at a different time than in the Netherlands, potentially causing scheduling confusion for the next broadcast. Keywords: [awesome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/awesome.md), [tina curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina-curry.md), [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md) ### Los Angeles Times, NASA California Water Supply Clickbait - **Episode:** [706: Scrub In!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-22 - **Time:** 3:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in/chapter/los-angeles-times-nasa-california-water-supply-clickbait.md The Los Angeles Times published a headline claiming California had only a one-year supply of water remaining, citing NASA data. Media watchdog Pointer and other outlets later denounced the story as clickbait after the publication was forced to walk back the claims. The incident is highlighted as an example of how sensationalized headlines become memes despite a lack of supporting evidence. Keywords: [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [california drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-drought.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), pointer institute ### Google News Censorship and Water District PR - **Episode:** [340: Tart Cherry Juice!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/340-tart-cherry-juice.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-18 - **Time:** 2:06:05–2:08:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/340-tart-cherry-juice/chapter/google-news-censorship-and-water-district-pr.md Google News removed the website "News Hawks Review" from its index after a Los Angeles Times investigation revealed the site was being paid by a local water district to publish positive promotional pieces disguised as news. The water district reportedly paid nearly $200,000 for the favorable coverage. This act of censorship by Google highlights the platform's selective enforcement of its "real news" guidelines. Keywords: [google news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-news.md), [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), news hawks review ### Overuse of the Word Amazing, Los Angeles Times Op-Ed - **Episode:** [243: Big Soda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-14 - **Time:** 1:55:19–1:56:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/overuse-of-the-word-amazing-los-angeles-times-op-ed.md An op-ed in the Los Angeles Times echoes a long-standing pet peeve regarding the linguistic dilution of the word "amazing." The author argues that the word has lost its true significance due to constant overuse in casual conversation and marketing. Keywords: [amazing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazing.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), michael krikorian, [pet peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md) ### Sarah Palin, Africa Country Hoax - **Episode:** [57: Michelle Oprah and the Strippers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/57-michelle-oprah-and-the-strippers.md) - **Published:** 2008-11-15 - **Time:** 33:21–34:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/57-michelle-oprah-and-the-strippers/chapter/sarah-palin-africa-country-hoax.md Media outlets and commentators like Bill Maher are criticized for perpetuating a hoax claiming Sarah Palin believed Africa was a country rather than a continent. 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