# Nancy Cordes on The No Agenda Show

Nancy Cordes comes up in 11 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2016 to July 2024.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** May 2016 – July 2024
- **Related topics:** [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Jeff Flake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-flake.md), [Whipsaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whipsaw.md), [2020 Primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-primary.md), [Audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audit.md), [Bob Woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Debt Ceiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-ceiling.md), [Defense Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-department.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### CBS News Coverage of Biden's Withdrawal

- **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-25
- **Time:** 36:03–39:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/cbs-news-coverage-of-biden-s-withdrawal.md

CBS News anchor Nora O'Donnell and correspondent Nancy Cordes report on the "seismic" Sunday when Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 race via a letter at 1:46 PM ET. The report details Biden's inner circle at Rehoboth Beach, including Annie Tomasini and Mike Donilon. A conflict is noted between the President's brother, Frank Biden, who cited health as a factor, and White House sources who dismissed Frank's comments.

Keywords: [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), [nancy cordes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-cordes.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), frank biden, rehoboth beach

### Nancy Cordes, Biden Campaign Speech Analysis

- **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-04
- **Time:** 1:38:17–1:39:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/nancy-cordes-biden-campaign-speech-analysis.md

CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes characterized President Biden's debt ceiling address as a campaign speech. She noted that Biden's goals for taxing the wealthy and corporations are unlikely to be realized without a unified Democratic government, despite his claims of successful bipartisanship.

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### Kaylee McEnany Press Briefing, Media Framing of Trump Quotes

- **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-13
- **Time:** 18:55–20:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/kaylee-mcenany-press-briefing-media-framing-of-trump-quotes.md

White House Press Secretary Kaylee McEnany clashed with reporters over the framing of President Trump's comments to Bob Woodward. McEnany argued that the media omitted the second half of Trump's quotes, which emphasized the importance of avoiding public chaos. She maintained that the President's actions and public statements consistently focused on resolute leadership during an insurmountable challenge.

Keywords: [kaylee mcenany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaylee-mcenany.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [bob woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md), [nancy cordes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-cordes.md)

### The Whipsaw Technique, Media Dishonesty and Anonymous Video Editor

- **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-13
- **Time:** 2:27:17–2:31:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/the-whipsaw-technique-media-dishonesty-and-anonymous-video-editor.md

The "Whipsaw" is defined as a media tactic where a reporter makes a specific assertion and follows it with a clip that does not actually support the claim. Examples include Nancy Cordes' reporting on Jeff Flake and CBS's coverage of President Trump's law and order comments. An anonymous video editor from Canada defended the practice as a way to make news "entertaining," a claim the hosts vehemently reject as dishonest.

Keywords: [whipsaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whipsaw.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md), [nancy cordes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-cordes.md), [jeff flake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-flake.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), tv news

### CBS News Coverage, Nancy Cordes, Hillary Clinton Aide Confirmation

- **Episode:** [1183: Infosanement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1183-infosanement.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-24
- **Time:** 6:33–9:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1183-infosanement/chapter/cbs-news-coverage-nancy-cordes-hillary-clinton-aide-confirmation.md

CBS News reporter Nancy Cordes confirmed through a Hillary Clinton aide that the former Secretary of State was indeed referring to Tulsi Gabbard during her podcast interview. The report highlights Gabbard's lashing back at Clinton, calling her the "embodiment of corruption." Media analysis focuses on the link between Gabbard's coverage in Kremlin-linked media and Clinton's "grooming" accusations.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [nancy cordes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-cordes.md), [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [2020 primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-primary.md), [kremlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kremlin.md)

### John McCain Hagiography and Maverick Label Deconstruction

- **Episode:** [1063: Furternity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-30
- **Time:** 12:22–19:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity/chapter/john-mccain-hagiography-and-maverick-label-deconstruction.md

Following the death of Senator John McCain at age 81, CBS News aired a retrospective highlighting his military service, time as a POW in Vietnam, and political career. The segment deconstructs the media's use of the "maverick" label, arguing that the quotes used to exemplify this trait were actually standard political platitudes about bipartisanship.

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### CBS News Report, Trump vs. Gillibrand, Defense Budget Audit

- **Episode:** [990: Skin Folk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/990-skin-folk.md)
- **Published:** 2017-12-14
- **Time:** 16:49–22:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/990-skin-folk/chapter/cbs-news-report-trump-vs-gillibrand-defense-budget-audit.md

A CBS News report by Nancy Cordes detailed the escalating feud between Donald Trump and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, including calls for a congressional investigation into the president. The discussion shifts to the $700 billion military budget and a reported audit of the Defense Department. Critics argue that focusing on decades-old personal allegations distracts from massive government spending and infrastructure needs.

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### CBS News Coverage of Jeff Flake and Media Narrative Twisting

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 3:25–8:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/cbs-news-coverage-of-jeff-flake-and-media-narrative-twisting.md

Analysis of CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes reveals what is described as "whipsaw" reporting and linguistic manipulation regarding Senator Jeff Flake’s retirement speech. The report is criticized for using the term "mutiny" to describe GOP colleagues who remained loyal to President Donald Trump, effectively inverting the traditional definition of the word to fit a specific media narrative.

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### Senate Chaplain Barry Black and CBS Whipsaw Reporting

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 10:34–12:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/senate-chaplain-barry-black-and-cbs-whipsaw-reporting.md

A specific instance of "whipsaw" reporting on CBS News involves correspondent Nancy Cordes claiming that Senate Chaplain Barry Black "hailed" Jeff Flake's courage. Upon review of the actual clip, the chaplain’s prayer for "patriots who will stand for right" is found to contain no specific mention or endorsement of Senator Flake, despite the reporter's framing.

Keywords: barry black, senate chaplain, [nancy cordes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-cordes.md), [jeff flake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-flake.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [whipsaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whipsaw.md)

### Military Procurement, San Diego Campaign Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [831: (((twitter)))](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/831-twitter.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-05
- **Time:** 1:02:37–1:07:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/831-twitter/chapter/military-procurement-san-diego-campaign-rhetoric.md

During a campaign stop in San Diego, Hillary Clinton attacked Donald Trump's stance on the military and nuclear proliferation in Asia. Trump's past comments describing the military as a "disaster" were framed by CBS reporter Nancy Cordes as an insult to service members. Trump responded by clarifying his criticisms focus on corrupt procurement processes and the need for allies like Japan and South Korea to pay more for defense.

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### Media Bias Shift and CBS Coverage of Server Hacks

- **Episode:** [828: White, Male & Yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/828-white-male-yale.md)
- **Published:** 2016-05-26
- **Time:** 44:25–48:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/828-white-male-yale/chapter/media-bias-shift-and-cbs-coverage-of-server-hacks.md

The hosts observe a shift in CBS News coverage, which they perceive as becoming more critical of Hillary Clinton. A CBS report by Nancy Cordes highlights that Clinton's private technology advisor shut down the server in 2011 due to suspected hacking attempts. Clinton campaign spokesperson Ryan Fallon is shown attempting to frame the OIG report as a validation of widespread personal email use.

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