# Michael Oreskes on The No Agenda Show

Michael Oreskes comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2017 to February 2018.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** November 2017 – February 2018
- **Related topics:** [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Album Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [David Folkenflik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-folkenflik.md), [Itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [Pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [Rachel Maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [Second Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [Sexual Harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [Sexual Misconduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-misconduct.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Tavis Smiley Lawsuit Against PBS

- **Episode:** [1010: Spin the Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-22
- **Time:** 2:43:46–2:46:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle/chapter/tavis-smiley-lawsuit-against-pbs.md

Tavis Smiley is suing PBS for breach of contract after the network pulled his show following allegations of sexual misconduct. Smiley claims he was railroaded and has not been given specific details about the complaints against him. Some observers speculate that Smiley's previous pro-Second Amendment comments may have contributed to his ouster from the public broadcaster.

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### Episode 978 Art, NPR News Director Scandal, iTunes Rankings

- **Episode:** [979: Donna Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-05
- **Time:** 1:09:20–1:12:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate/chapter/episode-978-art-npr-news-director-scandal-itunes-rankings.md

The album art for episode 978 features a frog with an NPR logo, referencing the sexual harassment scandal involving NPR's news director Michael Oreskes. The hosts discuss the show's recent visibility in the Apple podcast app, where it appeared alongside Rachel Maddow's program. Listeners are encouraged to submit artwork to the No Agenda Art Generator for future episodes.

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### NPR Executive Michael Oreskes Sexual Harassment Allegations

- **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-05
- **Time:** 43:56–50:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/npr-executive-michael-oreskes-sexual-harassment-allegations.md

NPR placed Senior Vice President for News Michael Oreskes on leave following allegations of sexual harassment dating back to his tenure at the New York Times. Two women alleged Oreskes kissed them forcefully without consent during job discussions two decades ago. Additionally, a younger NPR producer, Rebecca Hersher, filed a formal HR complaint regarding uncomfortable personal questions and behavior during a 2015 dinner.

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