# Mike Wallace on The No Agenda Show Mike Wallace comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2011 to April 2026. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** September 2011 – April 2026 - **Related topics:** [Mike Pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Chris Wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wallace.md), [Rod Serling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-serling.md), [Swine Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [Television History](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-history.md), [Twilight Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twilight-zone.md), [Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [1976](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1976.md), [2016 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Shah of Iran, 1974 Oil Crisis - **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-26 - **Time:** 1:31:40–1:35:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/shah-of-iran-1974-oil-crisis.md A 1974 interview between Mike Wallace and the Shah of Iran suggests that the global oil shortage was a "fraud" manufactured by oil companies to enrich themselves. The Shah claimed that oil was being diverted by "nefarious actors" and that companies like Aramco saw profits rise by 400% during the crisis. This historical perspective challenges the narrative that the 1970s gas lines were solely due to a lack of available supply. Keywords: [shah of iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shah-of-iran.md), [mike wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-wallace.md), [aramco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aramco.md), 1974 oil crisis, gas lines ### MSNBC Coverage and Nicole Wallace Criticisms of JD Vance - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 17:04–23:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/msnbc-coverage-and-nicole-wallace-criticisms-of-jd-vance.md MSNBC's Nicole Wallace returned to the air after "Morning Joe" was temporarily pulled, focusing her coverage on JD Vance's past criticisms of Donald Trump. Wallace and guest David Jolly argued that Vance's selection is a "false equivalency" to the political violence seen in Butler, citing the January 6th Capitol riot. The segment also revisited claims regarding Donald Trump's treatment of Mike Pence during the 2021 certification of the election. Keywords: [nicole wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicole-wallace.md), [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) ### Political Playbooks and Plagiarism Accusations - **Episode:** [1284: Eyeballitis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1284-eyeballitis.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-09 - **Time:** 16:39–19:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1284-eyeballitis/chapter/political-playbooks-and-plagiarism-accusations.md Mike Pence's accusation that Joe Biden is a plagiarist is discussed as a "bomb" that failed to land with the audience. The hosts compare the 2020 debate questions regarding white supremacy to those from 2016, arguing that the media is using an identical, outdated playbook. They suggest that the Democratic strategy has not evolved since the previous election cycle despite the change in candidates. Keywords: [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [plagiarism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plagiarism.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md), [chris wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wallace.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md) ### 1976 Swine Flu Vaccine, CBS 60 Minutes Report - **Episode:** [1269: pre-bunked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1269-pre-bunked.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-16 - **Time:** 31:00–36:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1269-pre-bunked/chapter/1976-swine-flu-vaccine-cbs-60-minutes-report.md A retrospective look at the 1976 swine flu scare highlights a 1979 CBS 60 Minutes report by Mike Wallace regarding vaccine safety. The investigation revealed that 46 million Americans received a shot that was not properly field-tested, leading to thousands of claims for neurological damage. Internal CDC documents from July 1976 showed that officials were aware of potential neurological complications but proceeded with the mass immunization program. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [mike wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-wallace.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), david sensor ### 1976 Swine Flu Scare and 60 Minutes Report - **Episode:** [1226: Bat's True!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-22 - **Time:** 2:15:48–2:18:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/1976-swine-flu-scare-and-60-minutes-report.md A retrospective on the 1976 swine flu scare features a *60 Minutes* report by Mike Wallace detailing the government's failed mass immunization program. Over 46 million Americans took the shot, leading to thousands of claims for neurological damage and death, totaling $3.5 billion in damages. The hosts use this historical example to illustrate a pattern of government and media-driven health panics. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [1976](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1976.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [mike wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-wallace.md), [neurological damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neurological-damage.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), uncle sam ### Morgan Freeman, Black History Month and Ending Racism - **Episode:** [961: Big BRICS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-03 - **Time:** 1:08:32–1:10:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics/chapter/morgan-freeman-black-history-month-and-ending-racism.md Actor Morgan Freeman's consistent stance on racism is highlighted, specifically his 2005 *60 Minutes* interview with Mike Wallace. Freeman argues that the way to end racism is to "stop talking about it" and rejects the concept of Black History Month, stating that black history is American history. Keywords: [morgan freeman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morgan-freeman.md), [mike wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-wallace.md), [black history month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-history-month.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md) ### Mike Pence, Hamilton Controversy, History Buffs - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 1:47:22–1:52:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/mike-pence-hamilton-controversy-history-buffs.md Vice President-elect Mike Pence discusses being booed at a performance of the Broadway musical "Hamilton." Pence states he was not offended and told his children that the boos were "what freedom sounds like." The hosts analyze Pence's reaction and his claim to be a "history buff." Keywords: [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [hamilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamilton.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [chris wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wallace.md), [freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md) ### Rod Serling, Television Sponsorship and Pre-Censorship - **Episode:** [533: Clip Show II](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/533-clip-show-ii.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-25 - **Time:** 50:38–55:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/533-clip-show-ii/chapter/rod-serling-television-sponsorship-and-pre-censorship.md A 1950s interview with Rod Serling reveals the history of "pre-censorship" in television, where writers avoided controversial topics to appease sponsors. Serling cites an example where a line about gas chambers was deleted from a drama to avoid offending a gas stove manufacturer. The hosts use this to explain the necessity of their "value-for-value" model. Keywords: [rod serling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-serling.md), [twilight zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twilight-zone.md), [mike wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-wallace.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [television history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-history.md) ### Rod Serling Interview, Television Censorship, Sponsor Interference - **Episode:** [488: Sponsor Influence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/488-sponsor-influence.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-17 - **Time:** 1:35:13–1:41:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/488-sponsor-influence/chapter/rod-serling-interview-television-censorship-sponsor-interference.md A 1959 interview between Mike Wallace and Rod Serling is featured, where Serling discusses the "pre-censorship" practiced by television writers to avoid conflict with sponsors. Serling provides examples of sponsor interference, such as deleting references to gas chambers in a drama to avoid negative associations with gas appliance manufacturers. The hosts relate this historical censorship to modern media constraints. Keywords: [rod serling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-serling.md), [mike wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-wallace.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [television history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-history.md), sponsors, [twilight zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twilight-zone.md) ### Aldous Huxley 1958 Interview, Brave New World Prophecies - **Episode:** [342: Karma Kards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-25 - **Time:** 52:26–56:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/aldous-huxley-1958-interview-brave-new-world-prophecies.md A 1958 interview featuring Mike Wallace and Aldous Huxley explores the differences between the terror-based dictatorship of "1984" and the consent-based "Brave New World." 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