# Media Credibility on The No Agenda Show

Media Credibility comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2010 to January 2019.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** August 2010 – January 2019
- **Related topics:** [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Credibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credibility.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Mainstream Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [Browser Extension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/browser-extension.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [David Hogg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-hogg.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Gallup Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [Infowars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infowars.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### NewsGuard Browser Extension and Media Rating Criteria

- **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-15
- **Time:** 9:57–15:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/newsguard-browser-extension-and-media-rating-criteria.md

The NewsGuard browser extension is introduced as a tool that uses human analysts to rate the credibility and transparency of news websites. The hosts test the plugin on various sites, noting that InfoWars receives a red warning while CNN and Fox News receive green ratings. They examine the "nutrition label" feature which details site ownership, financing, and adherence to journalistic standards.

Keywords: [newsguard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsguard.md), [browser extension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/browser-extension.md), [infowars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infowars.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [media credibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-credibility.md)

### Elon Musk, Pravda Media Credibility Site

- **Episode:** [1036: Braking Algos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1036-braking-algos.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-25
- **Time:** 1:38:24–1:42:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1036-braking-algos/chapter/elon-musk-pravda-media-credibility-site.md

Elon Musk proposed creating a website called "Pravda" where the public can rate the core truth of articles and track the credibility scores of journalists and editors. Musk's proposal follows negative coverage of Tesla, which he attributes to the influence of fossil fuel advertisers on mainstream media organizations.

Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [pravda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pravda.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [media credibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-credibility.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

### David Hogg, Media Narrative Discrepancies

- **Episode:** [1020: Undercount of Color](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-29
- **Time:** 2:30:35–2:33:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color/chapter/david-hogg-media-narrative-discrepancies.md

The hosts point out conflicting stories from Parkland student activist David Hogg regarding his location during the shooting. While Hogg initially claimed to be in class, a later interview suggested he rode his bike to the school after the event started to record video. The discussion focuses on the potential for "blowback" when the media elevates young activists whose stories may have inconsistencies.

Keywords: [david hogg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-hogg.md), parkland shooting, [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [media narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narrative.md), [credibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credibility.md)

### Mainstream Media Credibility, Recent Performance Meltdown

- **Episode:** [894: Ash for Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-12
- **Time:** 1:40–2:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/894-ash-for-cash/chapter/mainstream-media-credibility-recent-performance-meltdown.md

The mainstream media is characterized as having a complete meltdown over the past few days, leading to a significant loss in public credibility. This period of low trust is expected to be temporary but notable for its perceived failure in objective reporting.

Keywords: [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [credibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credibility.md), [news coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-coverage.md), meltdown, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

### Scott Pelley, CBS News Accuracy Failures

- **Episode:** [512: Club Sub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-12
- **Time:** 10:52–12:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub/chapter/scott-pelley-cbs-news-accuracy-failures.md

CBS News anchor Scott Pelley admitted in a speech that the mainstream media has suffered significant failures in accuracy, specifically citing his own incorrect reporting during the Newtown shooting. Pelley had falsely reported that Nancy Lanza was a teacher at the school, a decision he took responsibility for as managing editor.

Keywords: [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [newtown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newtown.md), [nancy lanza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-lanza.md), [journalism ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism-ethics.md), [media credibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-credibility.md)

### Gallup Poll, Declining Confidence in Mainstream Media

- **Episode:** [226: Your Ankle Bracelet Awaits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/226-your-ankle-bracelet-awaits.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-15
- **Time:** 53:18–56:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/226-your-ankle-bracelet-awaits/chapter/gallup-poll-declining-confidence-in-mainstream-media.md

A Gallup poll indicates that American confidence in newspapers and television news remains at historic lows. The hosts argue that the media may be intentionally discrediting itself to transition the public toward "proxy sites" and anonymous blogs that will serve as the new primary sources of information.

Keywords: [gallup poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trust.md), proxy sites, news credibility

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