# Michael Clayton on The No Agenda Show

Michael Clayton comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** October 2011 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [George Clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [Andrea Mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cheryl Mills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheryl-mills.md), [Fixers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fixers.md), [James Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [John Harrison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-harrison.md), [Madeline Albright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madeline-albright.md), [Media Bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### George Clooney Filmography and Michael Clayton Recommendation

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 45:18–48:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/george-clooney-filmography-and-michael-clayton-recommendation.md

A review of George Clooney's film career highlights "Michael Clayton" as a quintessential "No Agenda" movie for its portrayal of a legal fixer. Other discussed titles include "Syriana," "The American," and "The Men Who Stare at Goats." The hosts praise Clooney's work in political thrillers and films dealing with corporate espionage and drones.

Keywords: [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [michael clayton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-clayton.md), syriana, the american, [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md)

### Fixers in Politics, Michael Clayton Movie, Media Giddiness

- **Episode:** [1062: A.I. Zombies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1062-a-i-zombies.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-23
- **Time:** 35:44–38:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1062-a-i-zombies/chapter/fixers-in-politics-michael-clayton-movie-media-giddiness.md

The concept of a "fixer" is explored through the lens of the film Michael Clayton, starring George Clooney. The hosts observe that the mainstream media, including reporters like Andrea Mitchell, appeared visibly excited by the legal developments surrounding Michael Cohen. They argue that paying off a porn star is a moral issue rather than a criminal one.

Keywords: [michael clayton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-clayton.md), [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [fixers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fixers.md), [michael cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-cohen.md), [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md)

### New York Banker Insights, James Comey as Fixer, Michael Clayton

- **Episode:** [874: Trump Trope](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-04
- **Time:** 1:13:30–1:18:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/874-trump-trope/chapter/new-york-banker-insights-james-comey-as-fixer-michael-clayton.md

A former New York banker describes James Comey as a "fixer" who was strategically placed in the FBI by the Obama administration. The banker also claims to have nearly dated Cheryl Mills, describing her as highly argumentative. The discussion references the film *Michael Clayton* to illustrate the role of a high-level corporate and political fixer.

Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [cheryl mills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheryl-mills.md), [madeline albright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madeline-albright.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [michael clayton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-clayton.md), [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md)

### Donor Roll, 11-11-11 Significance, De-douching Karma

- **Episode:** [350: Lady McDeath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/350-lady-mcdeath.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-23
- **Time:** 1:48:58–1:52:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/350-lady-mcdeath/chapter/donor-roll-11-11-11-significance-de-douching-karma.md

A series of $111.11 donations were acknowledged from listeners including Colin Clayton, Gregory Laudrup, and Michael Greer. The number 11-11-11 is highlighted as a significant upcoming date for the show. Donors requested "karma" for job searches and "de-douching" for long-term listening without previous financial support.

Keywords: colin clayton, gregory laudrup, [john harrison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-harrison.md), michael greer, [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md)

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