# Pathological Liar on The No Agenda Show

Pathological Liar comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2011 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** February 2011 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [Allergies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/allergies.md), [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [Chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Lesley Stahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lesley-stahl.md), [Medical Records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-records.md), [Pneumonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pneumonia.md), [Sam Altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Sam Altman, ChatGPT Naming, AI Liars

- **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-09
- **Time:** 1:38:24–1:42:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/sam-altman-chatgpt-naming-ai-liars.md

The hosts discuss allegations that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is a "pathological liar," citing an anecdote about him falsely claiming to be a world-champion ping pong player. A recorded interaction with ChatGPT demonstrates the bot's tendency to "lie" or provide circular logic when questioned about the non-existent "S" in its name. The segment concludes that AI bots are programmed to be helpful and agreeable rather than factually accurate.

Keywords: [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), ping pong, [pathological liar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pathological-liar.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md)

### Pathological Lying Allegations, Chuck Schumer Pneumonia

- **Episode:** [860: Power Through](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/860-power-through.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-15
- **Time:** 1:09:59–1:16:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/860-power-through/chapter/pathological-lying-allegations-chuck-schumer-pneumonia.md

Hillary Clinton's explanation for her cough—initially blamed on allergies and later on pneumonia—is scrutinized for inconsistencies. She claimed that Senator Chuck Schumer also recently had pneumonia, suggesting a viral infection was "going around" the political circle. The hosts analyze her language for "fuzzy terms" that they believe indicate a pattern of pathological lying regarding her true medical condition.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [pneumonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pneumonia.md), [pathological liar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pathological-liar.md), [allergies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/allergies.md), [medical records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-records.md)

### Scott Brown's 60 Minutes Interview and Pathological Lying

- **Episode:** [282: GaGa & Little Boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/282-gaga-little-boy.md)
- **Published:** 2011-02-27
- **Time:** 1:14:49–1:19:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/282-gaga-little-boy/chapter/scott-brown-s-60-minutes-interview-and-pathological-lying.md

Senator Scott Brown's interview on *60 Minutes* with Lesley Stahl is analyzed for what the hosts call a "tell" of a pathological liar. During the segment, Brown uses the phrase "half-truths" while discussing his memoir, *Against All Odds*. The hosts argue that the media is attempting to build a narrative for Brown's future political advancement despite his perceived lack of sincerity.

Keywords: [scott brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-brown.md), [lesley stahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lesley-stahl.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), against all odds, [pathological liar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pathological-liar.md), half-truths

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