# News Media on The No Agenda Show News Media comes up in 476 chapters across 404 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 476 - **Episodes:** 404 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Media Bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Media Criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md), [Nbc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Fake News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 476 ### Media Deconstruction and the Death of Appointment Viewing - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 1:05:57–1:09:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/media-deconstruction-and-the-death-of-appointment-viewing.md Rob Dew and the group discuss the decline of legacy media and the rise of alternative platforms like X. They argue that "appointment viewing" for nightly news is dead, replaced by algorithmic feeds that prioritize viral clips. Jason Calacanis notes that these algorithms are designed solely to extend session time, which can lead to "psychosis" and "doom scrolling" as users are pushed toward extreme content. Keywords: [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), news consumption ### News Habits and the Viral Clip Economy - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 1:09:25–1:12:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/news-habits-and-the-viral-clip-economy.md The group reflects on how Gen X was the last generation to have a structured news consumption habit, such as reading the morning paper or watching Sunday shows. They discuss how modern media outlets now work backward from viral clips, constructing stories specifically to trigger social media engagement. This shift has turned news into a "fictional production" of clips rather than objective reporting. Keywords: news habits, [gen x](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-x.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [viral clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-clips.md), [johnny carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnny-carson.md) ### Obama Administration’s 2009 Conflict with Fox News - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 1:27:31–1:30:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/obama-administration-s-2009-conflict-with-fox-news.md Adam Curry plays archival clips from 2009 showing the Obama White House attempting to exclude Fox News from pool coverage, claiming the network operated as a research arm for the Republican Party. The segment illustrates that tension between the executive branch and specific news outlets is a recurring theme in American politics, not unique to the Trump administration. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), [chris wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wallace.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ### Media Deconstruction and the Podcast Filter - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 54:18–56:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/media-deconstruction-and-the-podcast-filter.md Dana Brunetti praises the No Agenda show for acting as a "filter" or "condom" against the frustration of consuming mainstream news. He describes the mental toll of watching talking heads and the difficulty of documenting media spin. Adam Curry explains his process of immediately clipping and archiving news segments to manage the psychological burden. Keywords: [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), talking heads, [news cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-cycle.md), [information overload](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-overload.md) ### Bill O'Reilly on Public Confusion and Media Ideology - **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-06 - **Time:** 41:32–44:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/bill-o-reilly-on-public-confusion-and-media-ideology.md Bill O'Reilly discusses the high level of public confusion regarding AI, social media, and political decision-making. O'Reilly claims his "No Spin News" aims to provide clarity rather than push a specific ideology. The hosts mock O'Reilly's "bloviating" style while acknowledging his point about the lack of valid information available to the public. Keywords: [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), no spin news, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), clarity, bloviation ### Baktle, Zachary Johnson, and Peter Lockwood De-douching - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 5:25:26–5:28:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/baktle-zachary-johnson-and-peter-lockwood-de-douching.md Producers Baktle, Zachary Johnson, and Peter Lockwood receive "de-douching" status through their memorial donations. Lockwood credits John C. Dvorak with teaching his family how to view the world through a critical media lens. Dean W. Evans notes he learned of the passing via the Daily Tech News Show and offers a toast with whiskey and a cigar. Keywords: lakeville, [richmond](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richmond.md), [daily tech news show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-tech-news-show.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md) ### Joe Rogan Context, ABC News War Coverage - **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Time:** 1:28:10–1:31:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/joe-rogan-context-abc-news-war-coverage.md ABC News reporter Martha Raddatz used a clip of podcaster Joe Rogan to suggest that Donald Trump's supporters are dismayed by the ongoing conflict with Iran. The use of the clip is criticized as taking Rogan's commentary out of context to fit a mainstream media narrative. The segment highlights the media's shift from quoting Twitter to using random podcast snippets to represent public opinion. Keywords: [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [martha raddatz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martha-raddatz.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [iran war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-war.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ### Parental Accountability, Historical Gang Rumbles - **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-28 - **Time:** 26:25–31:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/parental-accountability-historical-gang-rumbles.md Chicago officials propose charging parents of minors arrested during teen takeovers with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a misdemeanor carrying potential jail time. The hosts compare modern "takeovers" to historical gang "rumbles" at the Alameda County Fair in the 1960s. They argue that while the behavior isn't new, social media has amplified the scale and visibility of these events. Keywords: [parental liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parental-liability.md), delinquency of a minor, [alameda county fair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alameda-county-fair.md), gangs of new york, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Media Parrots Taiwan Warnings and Thucydides Trap - **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-14 - **Time:** 47:09–52:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/media-parrots-taiwan-warnings-and-thucydides-trap.md Mainstream media outlets reported that Xi Jinping issued "stern warnings" to Trump regarding Taiwan's independence and the "Thucydides Trap"—a historical concept where a rising power inevitably clashes with an established one. The hosts dispute these reports, claiming the actual vibe on the ground was far more cooperative and that the media is manufacturing tension based on sketchy state-media interpretations. Keywords: [taiwan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taiwan.md), [tsmc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsmc.md), thucydides trap, [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [state media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-media.md), [sparta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sparta.md) ### Social Media Liability, Historic Verdicts Against Meta and YouTube - **Episode:** [1854: Rackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-26 - **Time:** 1:00:42–1:05:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout/chapter/social-media-liability-historic-verdicts-against-meta-and-youtube.md A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in the design of their platforms, awarding $6 million in damages to a plaintiff claiming social media addiction. This follows a $375 million verdict in New Mexico regarding the failure to protect minors from predators. Internal documents revealed that companies used "slot machine" effects and "casino" mechanics to intentionally hook pre-teen users. Keywords: [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [social media addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media-addiction.md), [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Keith Olbermann, CBS News Deconstruction, Statistical Manipulation - **Episode:** [1845: Slave Slab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-22 - **Time:** 1:16:27–1:22:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab/chapter/keith-olbermann-cbs-news-deconstruction-statistical-manipulation.md Keith Olbermann's attempt at media deconstruction is analyzed through his critique of a CBS News report on ICE arrests. Olbermann accused CBS of lying by conflating "criminal histories" with "violent criminal records" to protect the Trump administration's narrative. The analysis suggests Olbermann himself uses disingenuous framing similar to the tactics he taught Rachel Maddow at MSNBC. Keywords: [keith olbermann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-olbermann.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ### Apple News Bias, Media Research Center Analysis - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 8:09–12:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/apple-news-bias-media-research-center-analysis.md The Media Research Center analyzed over 600 stories on Apple News, finding that the platform went 96 consecutive days without featuring a single story from a conservative outlet in its top stories section. The discussion explores how news aggregation apps on mobile devices and browsers like Firefox act as primary "attack vectors" for political propaganda. It is suggested that micro-services architectures, rather than human editors, may be driving this content selection. Keywords: apple news, [media research center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-research-center.md), [bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bias.md), [algorithm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithm.md), [firefox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firefox.md), [news aggregation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-aggregation.md) ### NBC Nightly News, Tom Llamas Teaser Analysis - **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-29 - **Time:** 12:01–18:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/nbc-nightly-news-tom-llamas-teaser-analysis.md An analysis of the NBC Nightly News opening teaser hosted by Tom Llamas highlights high production values and "showbiz pizzazz." The segment deconstructs the use of tension music and the "sad puppy" trope used to balance heavy news cycles involving winter storms and crime. NBC is rated as the top performer among the big three networks for its ability to maintain viewer engagement through professional editing. Keywords: [nbc nightly news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-nightly-news.md), [tom llamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-llamas.md), [news production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-production.md), [broadcast journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-journalism.md), [media analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-analysis.md) ### ABC World News Tonight, David Muir Teaser Critique - **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-29 - **Time:** 18:40–21:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/abc-world-news-tonight-david-muir-teaser-critique.md The ABC World News Tonight teaser featuring David Muir is criticized for lacking the energy and production polish seen at NBC. While the segment covered significant events like the FBI search in Georgia and Bruce Willis's health, the delivery is described as "faxing it in." The absence of natural sound pops and high-tension editing suggests a decline in the network's competitive broadcast quality. Keywords: [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [david muir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-muir.md), world news tonight, [broadcast media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-media.md), news teasers ### CBS Evening News, Tony Dokoupil and Production Sabotage - **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-29 - **Time:** 21:13–25:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/cbs-evening-news-tony-dokoupil-and-production-sabotage.md The CBS Evening News opening with Tony Dokoupil is characterized as a low-quality production that may be suffering from internal organizational sabotage. Critics point to the short duration, lack of a "good news" closer, and the inclusion of a sports story about Bill Belichick that lacked teaser-worthy urgency. Suggestions for improvement include replacing the male voiceover with a female voice to improve the show's aesthetic appeal. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [tony dokoupil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-dokoupil.md), [bill belichick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-belichick.md), broadcast production, [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md) ### Ilhan Omar, Media Bias and Trump Insinuations - **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-29 - **Time:** 41:38–45:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/ilhan-omar-media-bias-and-trump-insinuations.md CBS News reporting on threats against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is deconstructed for its use of "non-journalistic" verbs like "blasting." The report is criticized for insinuating a direct link between Donald Trump's political remarks in Iowa and a subsequent assault on Omar without providing concrete evidence. This framing is presented as an example of how mainstream media attempts to assign responsibility for political violence to specific figures. Keywords: [ilhan omar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ilhan-omar.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [political violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-violence.md) ### CBS Evening News, Tony Dokoupil Apology - **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-01 - **Time:** 18:56–26:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/cbs-evening-news-tony-dokoupil-apology.md Tony Dokoupil, the new anchor of the CBS Evening News, issued a public apology for legacy media's past failures in coverage. He specifically cited the Iraq War, NAFTA, Russiagate, and the Hunter Biden laptop as instances where the press prioritized elite perspectives over average Americans. Dokoupil promised a new standard of accountability and transparency for the network under its new ownership. Keywords: [cbs evening news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-evening-news.md), [tony dokoupil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-dokoupil.md), [legacy media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legacy-media.md), [trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trust.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [paramount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount.md) ### Scrooged Film, 1988 Media Satire vs Modern News - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 17:19–20:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/scrooged-film-1988-media-satire-vs-modern-news.md The hosts discuss the 1988 film *Scrooged* starring Bill Murray, focusing on a scene where a television executive creates a terrifying promo to scare viewers into watching a Christmas special. They observe that the fictional 1988 promo, which used imagery of terrorism and drugs to drive ratings, has become the standard operating procedure for modern cable news networks like CNN and Fox News. Keywords: scrooged, [bill murray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-murray.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [media satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-satire.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) ### Media Coverage Bias in the Seditious Six Investigation - **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-27 - **Time:** 22:16–26:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/media-coverage-bias-in-the-seditious-six-investigation.md An analysis of news reports from ABC, CBS, and NBC regarding the "Seditious Six" investigation reveals a perceived lack of balance and the use of "mind-reading" techniques by reporters. The coverage is criticized for failing to present the Pentagon's perspective effectively while focusing on the lawmakers' claims of intimidation. Keywords: [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [barry weiss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-weiss.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [fbi investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi-investigation.md) ### NBC News "Facts, Clarity, Calm" Campaign - **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-02 - **Time:** 2:48:52–2:51:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/nbc-news-facts-clarity-calm-campaign.md NBC News has launched a new marketing campaign centered on the slogans "Facts, Clarity, Calm." 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