# Mark Geragos on The No Agenda Show Mark Geragos comes up in 4 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2019 to July 2019. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 3 - **Discussed:** March 2019 – July 2019 - **Related topics:** [Nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nike.md), [Colin Kaepernick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-kaepernick.md), [Extortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extortion.md), [Michael Avenatti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-avenatti.md), [Anonymous Sources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous-sources.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Jussie Smollett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jussie-smollett.md), [Wall Street Journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [Wiretap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretap.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Nike Betsy Ross Shoe Controversy, Colin Kaepernick Involvement - **Episode:** [1153: Pink Pound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 9:39–11:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound/chapter/nike-betsy-ross-shoe-controversy-colin-kaepernick-involvement.md Nike canceled the release of a shoe featuring the Betsy Ross flag following reported concerns from Colin Kaepernick. While some suggest this was a calculated PR stunt, others argue it was the result of internal pressure or blackmail. Attorney Mark Geragos discussed the matter on the Reasonable Doubt podcast, though Nike has not officially cited Kaepernick in its communications. Keywords: [nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nike.md), betsy ross, [colin kaepernick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-kaepernick.md), [mark geragos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-geragos.md), reasonable doubt ### Mark Geragos, Michael Avenatti, Nike Extortion Allegations - **Episode:** [1152: Veergayin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 14:20–18:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin/chapter/mark-geragos-michael-avenatti-nike-extortion-allegations.md The discussion links Colin Kaepernick's attorney, Mark Geragos, to Michael Avenatti and their previous legal entanglements involving alleged extortion attempts against Nike. One host posits that the current shoe controversy might be a form of corporate extortion or a "payoff" scheme rather than a simple marketing failure. Keywords: [mark geragos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-geragos.md), [michael avenatti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-avenatti.md), [nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nike.md), [extortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extortion.md), [jussie smollett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jussie-smollett.md), [colin kaepernick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-kaepernick.md) ### Wall Street Journal Reporting, Nike Shoe Retraction Details - **Episode:** [1152: Veergayin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 24:22–33:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin/chapter/wall-street-journal-reporting-nike-shoe-retraction-details.md Analysis of the Wall Street Journal's reporting on the Nike controversy reveals that the story relied on "people familiar with the matter" rather than on-the-record quotes from Colin Kaepernick or Mark Geragos. The lack of direct attribution raises questions about the origins of the narrative and Nike's official silence regarding Kaepernick's specific role. Keywords: [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nike.md), [colin kaepernick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-kaepernick.md), [mark geragos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-geragos.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [anonymous sources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous-sources.md) ### Michael Avenatti Extortion Charges and Nike Investigation - **Episode:** [1124: Work To Rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-31 - **Time:** 5:05–9:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules/chapter/michael-avenatti-extortion-charges-and-nike-investigation.md Federal prosecutors charged Michael Avenatti with attempting to extort more than $20 million from Nike by threatening to release damaging information about the company's involvement in a basketball recruiting scandal. The investigation moved quickly due to recorded conversations and wiretaps. Avenatti's legal troubles coincide with his law firm's bankruptcy and the involvement of co-conspirator Mark Geragos. Keywords: [michael avenatti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-avenatti.md), [nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nike.md), [extortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extortion.md), [mark geragos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-geragos.md), [wiretap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretap.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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