# Metrics on The No Agenda Show

Metrics comes up in 33 chapters across 33 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to May 2026.

- **Chapters:** 33
- **Episodes:** 33
- **Discussed:** April 2009 – May 2026
- **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [A4 Paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Data Tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [Fake Accounts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-accounts.md), [Golden Ratio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-ratio.md), [Nielsen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen.md), [Nielsen Ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 33

### Selena Wang, White House Gunfire Reaction, Metric System Usage

- **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-24
- **Time:** 1:04:15–1:06:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/selena-wang-white-house-gunfire-reaction-metric-system-usage.md

ABC News correspondent Selena Wang's reaction to gunfire at the White House is critiqued after she initially mistook the shots for fireworks. The hosts mock her for continuing to report for several seconds before taking cover. They also question her use of "meters" to describe the distance, jokingly suggesting it indicates foreign influence in American journalism.

Keywords: [selena wang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selena-wang.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reporting.md)

### HLS Video Streaming, Podcast Advertising Metrics

- **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-01
- **Time:** 2:33:17–2:38:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/hls-video-streaming-podcast-advertising-metrics.md

The podcast industry is pushing for a transition to HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) to provide advertisers with precise consumption data. Unlike traditional downloads, streaming allows networks to verify if a listener actually heard an advertisement or skipped it. This shift creates a conundrum for the industry, as accurate data may reveal that actual listenership is significantly lower than the "download" numbers reported for the last 20 years.

Keywords: hls, [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md)

### Video Podcasting, YouTube Data and Ad Agencies

- **Episode:** [1709: Umpty Ump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-03
- **Time:** 54:06–56:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1709-umpty-ump/chapter/video-podcasting-youtube-data-and-ad-agencies.md

Advertising agencies are pushing podcast creators toward video formats on platforms like YouTube to gain access to better viewer data. Unlike traditional RSS-based audio, YouTube provides "first-party data" that proves an ad was actually watched. However, critics argue this move forces creators into closed, gated systems and that the "move to video" is a narrative driven by agencies rather than listener preference.

Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [video podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-podcasting.md), first party data, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md)

### Deconstructing the Brittany Pietsch Cloudflare Termination Call

- **Episode:** [1625: Call me Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-14
- **Time:** 38:45–1:06:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill/chapter/deconstructing-the-brittany-pietsch-cloudflare-termination-call.md

A detailed deconstruction of Brittany Pietsch's recorded termination from Cloudflare examines the interaction between the employee and HR representatives. Pietsch challenged the "performance-based" rationale, citing her high activity on Salesforce and a lack of feedback from her direct manager. The analysis highlights the use of HR scripts and the "force metrics" used by tech companies to justify collective calibrations and staff reductions.

Keywords: brittany pietsch, [cloudflare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloudflare.md), [salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md), hr script, performance metrics, [layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layoffs.md)

### HCA Healthcare and Hospice Mortality Metrics

- **Episode:** [1566: Hush Up Boy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1566-hush-up-boy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-22
- **Time:** 2:52:18–2:54:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1566-hush-up-boy/chapter/hca-healthcare-and-hospice-mortality-metrics.md

Reports suggest that HCA Healthcare staff may be pressuring families to move patients into hospice care to improve hospital mortality statistics. By moving terminal patients to hospice, their deaths are not counted against the hospital's quality ratings. This practice raises serious ethical questions about the prioritization of business metrics over patient care.

Keywords: hca healthcare, [hospice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospice.md), hospital metrics, [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md), end-of-life care

### Ecological Metrics, Climate Activist Protest

- **Episode:** [1560: Connectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-01
- **Time:** 2:25:34–2:26:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism/chapter/ecological-metrics-climate-activist-protest.md

A new study claims Earth has exceeded safe limits for seven out of eight ecological metrics, including overheating and nitrogen pollution. In a related event, a climate activist in Sweden was struck by a camera jib while disrupting a televised dance show. The incident sparked debate over the tactics used by protesters and the reactions of media production crews.

Keywords: ecological metrics, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), nitrogen pollution, [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [protest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protest.md)

### Metric Conversion Education, Kitchen Measurement Tools

- **Episode:** [1535: Podspeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-05
- **Time:** 0:00–2:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding/chapter/metric-conversion-education-kitchen-measurement-tools.md

The hosts discuss the utility of the metric system in the kitchen, noting that one teaspoon is equivalent to five milliliters. They examine the difficulty of converting ounces to liters and recommend using measuring cups that feature both imperial and metric markings. One host expresses surprise at the existence of dual-sided measuring cups available on Amazon.

Keywords: [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), milliliters, teaspoons, kitchen tools, [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [conversion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conversion.md)

### Spotify Podcast Engagement, Zero Millisecond Metrics

- **Episode:** [1388: Sandwich Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-07
- **Time:** 1:47:08–1:49:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation/chapter/spotify-podcast-engagement-zero-millisecond-metrics.md

Spotify's podcast engagement numbers are criticized after it is revealed that "engagement" is defined as a user consuming content for greater than zero milliseconds. The hosts argue this metric is deceptive for advertisers and promotes the Podcasting 2.0 initiative as a transparent alternative.

Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), engagement metrics, [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [analytics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/analytics.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

### Quantified Self Movement, Biohacking Trends

- **Episode:** [1382: super-mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-17
- **Time:** 24:31–26:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation/chapter/quantified-self-movement-biohacking-trends.md

The "Quantified Self" movement involves individuals using wearable technology and sensors to track every biological metric, from sleep quality to blood pressure. This trend, popularized by tech figures like Natalie Del Conte, aims to give users a sense of total control over their bodies through data.

Keywords: [quantified self](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantified-self.md), [biohacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biohacking.md), [natalie del conte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natalie-del-conte.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), health metrics

### Amanda Gorman Interview and Nielsen Ratings Controversy

- **Episode:** [1380: TransMoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-11
- **Time:** 9:28–10:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney/chapter/amanda-gorman-interview-and-nielsen-ratings-controversy.md

An upcoming interview between Robin Roberts and poet Amanda Gorman is mentioned. The discussion shifts to the advertising industry seeking alternatives to Nielsen ratings after the service lost its seal of approval. The move is framed as a desire for the more aggressive "view" counting metrics used by Silicon Valley tech giants.

Keywords: amanda gorman, [robin roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robin-roberts.md), [nielsen ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), media metrics

### CDC Infection Heat Map, Data Transparency Concerns

- **Episode:** [1368: Heat Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-30
- **Time:** 4:27–6:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map/chapter/cdc-infection-heat-map-data-transparency-concerns.md

The CDC released a viral infection heat map using red and orange color-coding to denote substantial or high COVID-19 transmission across two-thirds of U.S. counties. Critics argue the map's metrics are contradictory because they combine actual case numbers with a county's ability to perform sufficient testing. This lack of transparency in the underlying data suggests the map may be used for political signaling rather than purely clinical guidance.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), heat map, transmission rates, testing metrics

### A4 Paper Proportions and International Standards

- **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-26
- **Time:** 1:20:38–1:23:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/a4-paper-proportions-and-international-standards.md

A rant against the A4 paper standard criticizes its proportions as "ugly" and "creepy" compared to the US Letter format. The speaker argues that A4 does not follow the Fibonacci or Golden Ratio, leading to an "unpleasant" visual experience that irritates international listeners.

Keywords: [a4 paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), fibonacci ratio, [golden ratio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-ratio.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), printing

### White House Social Media Summit, Trump Metrics

- **Episode:** [1155: Tump!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1155-tump.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-18
- **Time:** 2:41:18–2:43:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1155-tump/chapter/white-house-social-media-summit-trump-metrics.md

Donald Trump discusses fluctuating follower and engagement metrics on Twitter during the White House Social Media Summit. The hosts also mention the simultaneous "Netroots Nation" gathering of progressive activists.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), social media summit, [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md), [shadow banning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-banning.md)

### Epson Printer Settings, A4 Paper, Metric System Resistance

- **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-17
- **Time:** 3:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/epson-printer-settings-a4-paper-metric-system-resistance.md

A technical issue with an Epson printer cutting off text leads to a discovery that the device was defaulted to European A4 paper settings. This prompts a discussion on the failed 1960s and 1970s initiatives to convert the United States to the metric system. The use of A4 paper is characterized as an early globalist move that failed to gain traction in American offices.

Keywords: epson, [a4 paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [infoworld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infoworld.md)

### Metric System, A4 Paper, Fibonacci Ratio

- **Episode:** [1046: Pot on Sale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-02
- **Time:** 2:02:30–2:06:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale/chapter/metric-system-a4-paper-fibonacci-ratio.md

A discussion on "no borders" internationalism leads to a tangent about the metric system and paper sizes. One host expresses a visceral dislike for the dimensions of A4 paper, calling it "creepy" and "too narrow" compared to standard 8.5x11 letter paper. They debate whether paper dimensions should follow the Fibonacci golden ratio and why the U.S. has resisted adopting the metric system.

Keywords: [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [a4 paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a4-paper.md), [fibonacci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fibonacci.md), [golden ratio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-ratio.md), [internationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internationalism.md), paper dimensions

### Facebook Fake Account Deletion and User Metrics

- **Episode:** [1034: Privilege Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-18
- **Time:** 37:02–38:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk/chapter/facebook-fake-account-deletion-and-user-metrics.md

Facebook reported deleting 1.3 billion fake accounts over a six-month period, raising questions about the actual size of its two-billion-user base. The lack of scrutiny from Wall Street regarding revenue-per-user metrics in light of these massive deletions is noted.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [fake accounts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-accounts.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), user base, [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md)

### Facebook Fake Accounts, FBI Investigation, and Advertiser Metrics

- **Episode:** [932: Roundly Debunked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/932-roundly-debunked.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-25
- **Time:** 2:07:13–2:08:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/932-roundly-debunked/chapter/facebook-fake-accounts-fbi-investigation-and-advertiser-metrics.md

Facebook has reportedly asked the FBI to investigate millions of fake accounts that were purged in April, which caused a 38% drop in "likes" for some pages. Advertisers are increasingly concerned about the validity of Facebook's metrics. The hosts note the close relationship between Facebook and the FBI, including Robert Mueller's former office space in a Facebook building.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [fake accounts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-accounts.md), [click farms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/click-farms.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md)

### Editorial Bias in Top 10 Lists and Desirability Metrics

- **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-02
- **Time:** 4:03–8:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/editorial-bias-in-top-10-lists-and-desirability-metrics.md

The validity of "Top 10" lists is challenged, with claims that editors at publications like Fortune Magazine manipulate rankings to influence or humiliate public figures, such as Melissa Gates. Metrics like the desirability index and quality-of-life scores are dismissed as arbitrary editorial decisions rather than scientific data.

Keywords: [fortune magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fortune-magazine.md), melissa gates, [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), desirability index, [san jose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md)

### Newspaper Advertising, Standards Bodies, Value-for-Value

- **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-27
- **Time:** 2:14:14–2:18:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/newspaper-advertising-standards-bodies-value-for-value.md

The hosts discuss the historical decline of newspapers due to television and the internet. They argue that the lack of a unified standards body for online metrics has hurt the industry and suggest that the "value-for-value" model is the only sustainable path forward.

Keywords: [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [nielsen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [newspapers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspapers.md)

### Global Citizen Success Metrics, Elite Virtue Signaling

- **Episode:** [863: Quantum of Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-25
- **Time:** 12:51–16:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence/chapter/global-citizen-success-metrics-elite-virtue-signaling.md

The Global Citizen festival utilized a "lives affected" tote board as a success metric, claiming over 132 million people were impacted. The hosts argue the event serves as a way for elites to enjoy private-style concerts by Rihanna while framing the expense as humanitarian work.

Keywords: [neil patrick harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-patrick-harris.md), [rihanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rihanna.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md), significant digits, [hamptons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamptons.md), [clinton global initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-global-initiative.md)

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