# Political Advertising on The No Agenda Show Political Advertising comes up in 36 chapters across 35 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 36 - **Episodes:** 35 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Les Moonves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/les-moonves.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Digital Ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-ads.md), [Elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elections.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 36 ### Jeffrey Epstein Files as a 2026 Midterm Campaign Issue - **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-18 - **Time:** 1:17:09–1:18:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/jeffrey-epstein-files-as-a-2026-midterm-campaign-issue.md The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has resurfaced as a major theme in the 2026 midterm elections, with over 160 related ads aired at a cost of $35 million. Democrats are responsible for nearly 90% of these ads, targeting opponents in key Senate races in Georgia, Ohio, and Texas. The advertisements often focus on donors appearing in Epstein's files or alleged fumbles in the release of full investigative records. Keywords: [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md), [reid hoffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reid-hoffman.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md) ### Morning in America vs Norming in America Campaign Ads - **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-01 - **Time:** 13:17–16:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/morning-in-america-vs-norming-in-america-campaign-ads.md A comparison is drawn between Ronald Reagan's iconic 1984 "Morning in America" campaign ad and a modern parody titled "Norming in America." The new version celebrates a return to traditional social norms, citing the arrest of shoplifters, the removal of pronouns from social media bios, and the reappearance of white people in commercials. The segment suggests that the "fever has broken" regarding divisive cultural politics. Keywords: [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), cultural shifts, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Texas House Bill 366 and AI Political Disclosures - **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-01 - **Time:** 1:18:36–1:23:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/texas-house-bill-366-and-ai-political-disclosures.md Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan filed House Bill 366, which would require political advertisements using AI-generated images or deepfakes to include a clear disclosure. Failure to disclose altered content would result in a Class A misdemeanor, a move Phelan argues is necessary to prevent deceptive ads from swinging elections. The bill faces a potential hurdle in the Senate due to Phelan's strained relationship with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), dade phelan, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [dan patrick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-patrick.md) ### Lincoln Project "Mourning in America" Ad, Trump Response - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 12:38–13:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/lincoln-project-mourning-in-america-ad-trump-response.md The Lincoln Project released a campaign advertisement titled "Mourning in America," criticizing President Donald Trump's management of the pandemic. Trump responded with a series of late-night tweets attacking the group and specifically targeting George Conway, the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway. The ad utilized a play on Ronald Reagan's famous 1984 slogan to highlight national economic and health struggles. Keywords: [lincoln project](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lincoln-project.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [george conway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-conway.md), [kellyanne conway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kellyanne-conway.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md) ### Trump Campaign Pivot and 25 Ways Ad - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 1:21:23–1:24:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/trump-campaign-pivot-and-25-ways-ad.md Donald Trump admitted at the NABJ convention that his campaign was originally geared entirely toward defeating Joe Biden and must now pivot to face Kamala Harris. A new political advertisement lists "25 ways the US is being destroyed," focusing on open borders, crime, fentanyl, and the "weaponization of justice." The ad uses high-intensity imagery and music to frame the current administration's tenure as a period of moral and societal decay. Keywords: [trump campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-campaign.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) ### CBS and Les Moonves on Political Advertising Revenue - **Episode:** [1647: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-31 - **Time:** 46:33–50:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb/chapter/cbs-and-les-moonves-on-political-advertising-revenue.md A retrospective look at former CBS CEO Les Moonves highlights his 2015 comments regarding the profitability of Donald Trump's candidacy for the network. Moonves stated that the aggressive political spending and "crap throwing" between candidates was "phenomenally good" for business. The segment suggests that media networks continue to prioritize the financial windfall of high-stakes election cycles. Keywords: [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [les moonves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/les-moonves.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md) ### Joe Biden Vietnam Visit, "Quiet Strength" Campaign Ad - **Episode:** [1589: Valudation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1589-valudation.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-10 - **Time:** 14:22–18:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1589-valudation/chapter/joe-biden-vietnam-visit-quiet-strength-campaign-ad.md President Joe Biden visited Vietnam to upgrade diplomatic relations, though the trip was marked by a press conference where he expressed a desire to go to bed. A subsequent campaign advertisement characterized the visit as a display of "quiet strength" and leadership against dictators. Critics suggest the ad's tone is disconnected from the reality of Biden's public appearances and physical stamina. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), campaign advertisement, hanoi, [political messaging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-messaging.md) ### Election Polling Scams, Media Advertising Revenue - **Episode:** [1482: Gorby Chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-01 - **Time:** 1:53:47–1:57:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips/chapter/election-polling-scams-media-advertising-revenue.md The cyclical nature of political polling is analyzed as a tool for media companies to generate advertising revenue by framing every election as a "neck and neck" race. A 2016 clip of former CBS CEO Les Moonves is played, in which he admits that the contentious political climate and high spending by candidates are "phenomenal" for the network's bottom line. Keywords: [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [media revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-revenue.md), [les moonves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/les-moonves.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elections.md) ### Media Financial Incentives for Abolishing the Electoral College - **Episode:** [1292: Killing Mink](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1292-killing-mink.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-06 - **Time:** 1:03:45–1:06:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1292-killing-mink/chapter/media-financial-incentives-for-abolishing-the-electoral-college.md A theory is presented suggesting that the media's push to abolish the Electoral College is driven by financial interests. Currently, political advertising spending is concentrated in a few "swing states" like Pennsylvania, leaving media properties in states like California and New York without significant revenue. A national popular vote would force candidates to spend billions on advertising in major media markets across all 50 states. Keywords: campaign advertising, [swing states](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swing-states.md), california media, political spending, [revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revenue.md) ### Social Media Impact, Children Reacting to Biden Ads - **Episode:** [1282: Media Decomposition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-01 - **Time:** 54:42–57:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition/chapter/social-media-impact-children-reacting-to-biden-ads.md A listener shared a story from Wisconsin about a five-year-old child yelling at trees to "get out of here Joe Biden" after being exposed to political advertisements during children's programming. The discussion centered on how the pervasive nature of modern political media and social media is affecting younger generations. Keywords: [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), kids, [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md) ### Political Advertising, Obama Cease and Desist Order - **Episode:** [1221: Biden Reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-05 - **Time:** 22:47–26:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset/chapter/political-advertising-obama-cease-and-desist-order.md Barack Obama's legal team reportedly issued a cease and desist order against a Republican PAC ad that used audio from his memoir. The ad featured Obama's voice describing "plantation politics" to criticize Joe Biden's relationship with the Black community. Critics suggest the legal move may have been a marketing tactic to draw more attention to the ad's content. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [political ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-ads.md), cease and desist, [false advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-advertising.md) ### Adam Schiff Closing Arguments, Political Ad Production - **Episode:** [1214: Stanktuary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1214-stanktuary.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-09 - **Time:** 56:27–1:01:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1214-stanktuary/chapter/adam-schiff-closing-arguments-political-ad-production.md Representative Adam Schiff's closing arguments in the impeachment trial are analyzed as being scripted specifically for future political advertisements. Schiff's warnings about Trump potentially "offering Alaska to the Russians" are dismissed as absurd rhetoric. The discussion notes the high-quality visual production of the televised segments, suggesting they were designed by professional media firms to influence the 2020 election. Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md) ### Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Political Ads, Les Moonves - **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-23 - **Time:** 1:50:19–1:55:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-political-ads-les-moonves.md Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg are facing criticism from Democratic politicians for refusing to censor or fact-check political advertisements. Unlike Twitter, which banned political ads, Facebook continues to accept them, a move that is financially lucrative during an election season. The segment recalls former CBS CEO Les Moonves' 2016 comments about how profitable political "crap-throwing" is for media networks. Keywords: [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [jack dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md), [les moonves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/les-moonves.md) ### 2020 Election, Local Political Ad Spending - **Episode:** [1163: Cashless Millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1163-cashless-millennials.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-15 - **Time:** 3:04:52–3:08:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1163-cashless-millennials/chapter/2020-election-local-political-ad-spending.md Local political ad spending for the 2020 election is projected to reach $6.5 billion, with Los Angeles identified as the top market. The spending breakdown includes $3.08 billion for over-the-air television and $1.37 billion for digital outlets. Keywords: [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), broadcast and cable, [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [digital ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-ads.md) ### Donny Deutsch, Criminal Trump Nickname Campaign - **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-01 - **Time:** 24:36–26:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/donny-deutsch-criminal-trump-nickname-campaign.md Advertising executive Donny Deutsch proposed a new political branding strategy on Morning Joe, suggesting Democrats refer to the president as "Criminal Trump." The segment critiques Deutsch's failure to use alliteration and discusses the potential legal liabilities regarding slander and libel when calling a public figure a criminal without a conviction. Keywords: donny deutsch, [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [mika brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mika-brzezinski.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [slander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slander.md), political nicknames ### UK Gender Stereotype Ban, Sexist Advertising Rules - **Episode:** [1148: Twitter Rattling](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1148-twitter-rattling.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-23 - **Time:** 2:30:29–2:33:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1148-twitter-rattling/chapter/uk-gender-stereotype-ban-sexist-advertising-rules.md New advertising regulations in the UK ban the depiction of harmful gender stereotypes, such as women failing at parking or men struggling with household chores. Similar bans have been implemented in Stockholm and Berlin, sparking debate over political correctness in the commercial industry. Keywords: [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), gender stereotypes, [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [sexism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexism.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), [stockholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockholm.md) ### Ross Perot's Educational Presentations and EDS History - **Episode:** [1122: Cyclogenesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-21 - **Time:** 1:57:30–2:00:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/ross-perot-s-educational-presentations-and-eds-history.md A retrospective on Ross Perot's political style highlights his use of charts and flip-cards to educate the public during his presidential campaigns. One host recounts a personal visit to the EDS headquarters in Plano, Texas, describing an elaborate presentation involving helicopters, a "ship's bridge" viewing chamber of a data floor, and a movie theater with a moving screen that revealed a physical "street of the future." Keywords: [ross perot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ross-perot.md), eds, [plano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plano.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), electronic data systems, [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md) ### Canada Bill C-76 and Online Political Ad Ban - **Episode:** [1118: Birth Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-08 - **Time:** 32:06–33:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike/chapter/canada-bill-c-76-and-online-political-ad-ban.md Canada's Bill C-76 requires online platforms to maintain a registry of all political and partisan advertisements, leading some tech companies to consider banning such ads entirely before the election. The feasibility of enforcing a ban on "indirect" political content is questioned, as it could impact search results and links. The legislation is expected to create a messy environment for digital campaigning and native advertising. Keywords: bill c-76, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elections.md), registry ### Political Ad Rates, Google vs Television - **Episode:** [1094: Justice 4 Hillary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-17 - **Time:** 52:09–54:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary/chapter/political-ad-rates-google-vs-television.md Representative Bob Goodlatte questioned whether Google provides different advertising rates to competing political candidates. Pichai stated that rates are determined by a supply-and-demand equilibrium based on keywords rather than political bias. The discussion touched on whether digital platforms should be subject to the same "lowest unit charge" laws that govern political advertising on broadcast television. Keywords: [bob goodlatte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-goodlatte.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [political ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-ads.md), [advertising rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-rates.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md) ### Michael Bloomberg, Midterm Election Ad, Bombing Claims - **Episode:** [1084: Complex Instrument](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1084-complex-instrument.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-10 - **Time:** 14:52–17:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1084-complex-instrument/chapter/michael-bloomberg-midterm-election-ad-bombing-claims.md Michael Bloomberg released a campaign advertisement on the eve of the midterm elections citing "recent bombings" with alarm. The claim is criticized as hyperbolic and inaccurate, as the suspicious packages sent to political figures at the time did not actually detonate. 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