# News Ratings on The No Agenda Show

News Ratings comes up in 64 chapters across 61 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 64
- **Episodes:** 61
- **Discussed:** August 2009 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Cable News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cable-news.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Media Ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ratings.md), [Television Ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Mortality Rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rates.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 64

### Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Defund the Police Rhetoric Shift

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 23:54–28:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-defund-the-police-rhetoric-shift.md

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) appeared on ABC News to discuss the evolution of the "woke" movement and her previous support for defunding the police. She characterized her past positions as "rhetoric" from a unique period during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The hosts argue that AOC and the DSA still fundamentally believe in abolishing prisons and the presidency despite changes in public messaging.

Keywords: [aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), [defund the police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defund-the-police.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [incarceration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/incarceration.md), [crime rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rates.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md)

### Naomi Wolf, New York City mRNA "Zombie" Theory

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 23:24–27:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/naomi-wolf-new-york-city-mrna-zombie-theory.md

Author Naomi Wolf describes a "missing vibe" and a "zombie-like quality" in the population of New York City following mass mRNA injections. She attributes this perceived loss of human energy and magnetism to the effects of lipid nanoparticles on the body. The hosts corroborate this observation, noting a change in the city's pace and social connectivity, while also mentioning plummeting birth rates.

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### Three By Three Experiment, CBS Evening News Critique

- **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Time:** 41:03–45:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/three-by-three-experiment-cbs-evening-news-critique.md

The "Three By Three" experiment evaluates the opening segments of major news networks, starting with the lowest-rated program, CBS Evening News. Guest host Major Garrett's coverage of Missouri floods and Royal family news is criticized as ineffective and boring. The failure of the network is partially attributed to the leadership of Barry Weiss, who is described as a writer lacking broadcast expertise.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [major garrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/major-garrett.md), [barry weiss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-weiss.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [broadcast journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-journalism.md)

### ABC World News Tonight, Breaking News Strategy

- **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Time:** 48:00–57:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/abc-world-news-tonight-breaking-news-strategy.md

ABC World News Tonight with David Muir is identified as the ratings leader due to its aggressive use of the "Breaking News" label. The program's opener featured a flight instructor jumping from a plane, Iranian drone intercepts, and a charging bear. Consultants reportedly advise networks to lead with "Breaking News" regardless of the story's age to capture viewer attention, a tactic Muir employs multiple times per broadcast.

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### Media Narrative and the Fragile Ceasefire Keyword

- **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-26
- **Time:** 2:49–4:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/media-narrative-and-the-fragile-ceasefire-keyword.md

An analysis of a media supercut reveals the coordinated use of the word "fragile" to describe the current ceasefire. The use of such terminology is characterized as a tactic to maintain high viewership ratings and keep audiences on edge. The narrative is further described as inherently anti-Trump, designed to imply that any stability achieved is temporary and precarious.

Keywords: [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), fragile ceasefire, trump ratings, [news cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-cycle.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md)

### ABC News Poll, Joe Biden Approval Ratings Decline

- **Episode:** [1554: The Verger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-11
- **Time:** 21:39–25:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger/chapter/abc-news-poll-joe-biden-approval-ratings-decline.md

An ABC News poll shows President Joe Biden's approval rating hitting a record low, with 58% of Democrats preferring a different nominee for the 2024 election. Political director Rick Klein notes significant erosion in Biden's support among independent and Black voters compared to the 2020 election. The data suggests Trump currently holds a seven-point lead over Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup.

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### Tucker Carlson Firing, Fox News Primetime Audience Decline

- **Episode:** [1551: Big Mike & The Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1551-big-mike-the-rock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-30
- **Time:** 10:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1551-big-mike-the-rock/chapter/tucker-carlson-firing-fox-news-primetime-audience-decline.md

Fox News parted ways with Tucker Carlson, leading to a significant decline in the network's primetime viewership. Speculation regarding the dismissal includes Carlson's recent segment featuring a pizza delivery boy, his planned appearance on Megyn Kelly's program, and potential friction with Rupert Murdoch over religious expressions. The departure is characterized as a pivotal moment for mainstream media influence.

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### The View Reaction, Insurrection Rhetoric and Ratings

- **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-09
- **Time:** 2:52:52–3:00:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/the-view-reaction-insurrection-rhetoric-and-ratings.md

The hosts of "The View" reacted with outrage to the Tucker Carlson footage, insisting that the events of January 6th were a violent insurrection regardless of the new video evidence. Sunny Hostin cited a federal judge's claim that Carlson is an "entertainer" rather than a journalist to dismiss the report. The discussion highlights the intense rivalry between legacy networks and Fox News over ratings and the control of the national narrative.

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### Cable News Ratings, MSNBC Host Changes

- **Episode:** [1496: Deport Greta](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1496-deport-greta.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-20
- **Time:** 42:50–43:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1496-deport-greta/chapter/cable-news-ratings-msnbc-host-changes.md

MSNBC has seen a significant decline in viewership following Alex Wagner's takeover of Rachel Maddow's time slot. Speculation suggests the network may be undergoing a broader reshuffle as cable news outlets struggle to retain audiences. Meanwhile, CNN continues to terminate several long-time staff members as part of its own restructuring.

Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [alex wagner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-wagner.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), cable news ratings, media reshuffle

### January 6th Committee Hearings, Scripting and Television Production

- **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-16
- **Time:** 14:18–20:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/january-6th-committee-hearings-scripting-and-television-production.md

The January 6th committee hearings are analyzed as a scripted television production that suffered from a drop in ratings. The cancellation of specific hearing dates is attributed to potential rewrites or witness availability issues. The pacing and delivery of testimony in congressional hearings are criticized for being poor television, with suggestions that the committee should use modern cable news visual techniques like lower thirds and sound effects.

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### CBS News, CDC Transmission Metrics and Up-Talking

- **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-13
- **Time:** 41:16–45:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/cbs-news-cdc-transmission-metrics-and-up-talking.md

CBS News reports that 99% of the United States still has high COVID-19 transmission rates despite falling case numbers. The hosts criticize the mathematical impossibility of the "99%" figure regarding 50 states and mock the "up-talking" speech patterns of modern news anchors.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), transmission rates, [hospitalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitalization.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md)

### New York City Hospital Funding, Mayor Eric Adams Three-Point Plan

- **Episode:** [1414: Coof Croup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 3:26–5:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup/chapter/new-york-city-hospital-funding-mayor-eric-adams-three-point-plan.md

Mayor Eric Adams announced a three-point plan for New York City hospitals, pledging over $100 million in new funding to address staffing challenges and PPE needs. While reports indicate that COVID-19 hospitalizations are at their highest levels since May 2020, current data shows a citywide hospital occupancy rate of 75%. This discrepancy has led to skepticism regarding the severity of the current "surge" compared to the early days of the pandemic.

Keywords: [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [hospitals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitals.md), [ppe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppe.md), [staffing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/staffing.md), occupancy rates

### New South Wales COVID Statistics, Breakthrough Infections

- **Episode:** [1397: ok zoomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-07
- **Time:** 17:14–19:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer/chapter/new-south-wales-covid-statistics-breakthrough-infections.md

Health officials in New South Wales, Australia, reported that 140 out of 141 people hospitalized with COVID-19 were fully vaccinated. This data point is used to challenge the narrative that breakthrough infections are rare. The report details the age distribution of those in intensive care, noting that the disease is affecting individuals across all age groups regardless of vaccination status.

Keywords: [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [breakthrough infection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infection.md), [hospitalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitalization.md), [vaccination rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination-rates.md)

### Greg Gutfeld Ratings, Late Night Talk Show Competition

- **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-02
- **Time:** 16:22–17:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/greg-gutfeld-ratings-late-night-talk-show-competition.md

A debate arises regarding the ratings success of Greg Gutfeld's show on Fox News compared to traditional late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert. Critics argue the comparison is flawed because Gutfeld airs during prime time on the West Coast (8:00 PM) rather than the 11:30 PM slot occupied by network talk shows. Despite the scheduling differences, the shift in the cable news landscape is acknowledged as significant.

Keywords: [greg gutfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-gutfeld.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [television ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md), [late night tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night-tv.md)

### Greg Gutfeld, Late Night Ratings Surge

- **Episode:** [1377: R9X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-29
- **Time:** 1:02:30–1:04:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x/chapter/greg-gutfeld-late-night-ratings-surge.md

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld's late-night program has reportedly overtaken established network shows like Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" in total viewership. Gutfeld's success in the 18-49 demographic on a cable network is considered a significant shift in the late-night television landscape. The program's reliance on a dedicated writing team for daily editorials is noted as a factor in its growth.

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### Covid Roulette Media Theme, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

- **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-01
- **Time:** 53:27–55:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/covid-roulette-media-theme-alabama-governor-kay-ivey.md

Media outlets have adopted the phrase "Covid Roulette" to describe the risks taken by unvaccinated Americans in states with low vaccination rates. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressed frustration during a press conference, stating she has "done all she knows how to do" to encourage vaccinations as cases spike in the South.

Keywords: covid roulette, kay ivey, [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), media slogans, [vaccination rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination-rates.md), [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md)

### India COVID-19 Statistics, Comparative Death Rates

- **Episode:** [1342: Disinfo Dozen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-29
- **Time:** 29:46–33:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen/chapter/india-covid-19-statistics-comparative-death-rates.md

Despite media reports of a catastrophic surge in India, data analysis shows the country ranks 84th in the world for cumulative COVID-19 deaths per million. India's rate of 146 deaths per million is significantly lower than that of New Jersey, Hungary, or the United Kingdom. While cases have spiked, producers argue that the death rate remains relatively flat compared to the total population of 1.34 billion.

Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [johns hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md), [death rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-rate.md), [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md)

### Media Alarmism and Mask Mandate Efficacy

- **Episode:** [1301: BINO](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-06
- **Time:** 35:53–43:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino/chapter/media-alarmism-and-mask-mandate-efficacy.md

Mainstream news outlets like NBC and Democracy Now! are criticized for using alarmist language regarding record-breaking COVID-19 statistics. Despite high mask compliance in regions like Alameda County, California, case rates have continued to rise, leading to questions about the efficacy of mandates. Data from the UK is cited to suggest that cases often increase following the implementation of mask requirements.

Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [mask mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md), [university of washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-washington.md), [alameda county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alameda-county.md), case rates

### Media Shifts and Conservative Migration from Fox News

- **Episode:** [1297: Going Bananas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-26
- **Time:** 1:08:15–1:09:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas/chapter/media-shifts-and-conservative-migration-from-fox-news.md

A significant shift in media consumption is occurring as conservatives move away from Fox News toward alternatives like Newsmax. The hosts discuss the potential for a permanent fracturing of the media landscape based on political affiliation.

Keywords: [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [newsmax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsmax.md), [parler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parler.md), [rumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumble.md), [media ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ratings.md)

### New York City School Closures, 3% Positivity Rate

- **Episode:** [1296: Kraken Keeper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1296-kraken-keeper.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-20
- **Time:** 1:07:36–1:09:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1296-kraken-keeper/chapter/new-york-city-school-closures-3-positivity-rate.md

New York City Public Schools canceled all in-person classes after the city reached a 3% COVID-19 positivity rate. The decision, announced with less than 24 hours' notice, left parents of 300,000 children scrambling for childcare. Meanwhile, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is moving forward with digital travel credentials based on UN Digital ID specifications.

Keywords: [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [school closures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-closures.md), [positivity rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/positivity-rate.md), icao

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