# Maury Povich on The No Agenda Show

Maury Povich comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to August 2014.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** June 2010 – August 2014
- **Related topics:** [Reality Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md), [Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/culture.md), [Iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), [Jerry Springer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-springer.md), [Joan Rivers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joan-rivers.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Stringers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stringers.md), [Talk Shows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/talk-shows.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Independent Intelligence Network and Media Lists

- **Episode:** [645: Ghost of Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin.md)
- **Published:** 2014-08-22
- **Time:** 1:11:46–1:14:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin/chapter/independent-intelligence-network-and-media-lists.md

The "No Agenda Independent Intelligence Network" is credited for providing boots-on-the-ground information, specifically regarding the Iceland volcano. The hosts discuss how traditional media outlets like the New York Times use "stringers" and how they themselves used to be on media lists for shows like Maury Povich and Joan Rivers during the 1990s.

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### Maury Povich, Reality Television Evolution

- **Episode:** [403: Pharmacy in a Fruit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/403-pharmacy-in-a-fruit.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-26
- **Time:** 2:20:15–2:24:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/403-pharmacy-in-a-fruit/chapter/maury-povich-reality-television-evolution.md

The evolution of reality television and tabloid talk shows is traced through the career of Maury Povich, contrasting his current sensationalist format with his earlier work as a journalist. The segment references other pioneers of the genre, such as Morton Downey Jr. and Wally George, who utilized aggressive and highly staged formats. A classic clip from the Povich show involving a family dispute and a lie detector test is highlighted.

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### Bernie Goldberg on Reality TV and Maury Povich

- **Episode:** [210: Medical Marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/210-medical-marijuana.md)
- **Published:** 2010-06-21
- **Time:** 1:27:54–1:31:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/210-medical-marijuana/chapter/bernie-goldberg-on-reality-tv-and-maury-povich.md

Former ABC correspondent Bernie Goldberg rants against the "cheapening of culture" caused by reality television. He specifically identifies Maury Povich as a "despicable human being" for exploiting paternity tests for entertainment. The hosts agree that these shows encourage people to humiliate themselves for a chance at fame, making Jerry Springer look decent by comparison.

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