# Prime Time on The No Agenda Show

Prime Time comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to March 2025.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** June 2009 – March 2025
- **Related topics:** [Nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Bank Of England](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-england.md), [Boris Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [Britain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/britain.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [Clarence Thomas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarence-thomas.md), [Conan O'brien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conan-o-brien.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### State of the Union History, Woodrow Wilson Precedent

- **Episode:** [1744: EULA for Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1744-eula-for-ukraine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-06
- **Time:** 35:13–40:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1744-eula-for-ukraine/chapter/state-of-the-union-history-woodrow-wilson-precedent.md

The history of the State of the Union address is reviewed, noting that it was originally a written letter until President Woodrow Wilson established the modern speech format. The hosts observe the absence of Justice Clarence Thomas from the recent joint session. They discuss how the event has evolved into a prime-time television promotional tool for the executive branch.

Keywords: [woodrow wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woodrow-wilson.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [prime time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-time.md), [clarence thomas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarence-thomas.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md)

### Biden's "Darkness into Light" Speech, Power of Example

- **Episode:** [1600: Unpack It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-19
- **Time:** 1:09:05–1:12:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it/chapter/biden-s-darkness-into-light-speech-power-of-example.md

The hosts preview President Biden's prime-time address, where he uses phrases like "turning darkness into light" and being "measured by the power of our example." They mock the scripted nature of the speech, suggesting it sounds like it was written by ChatGPT. The discussion highlights Biden's frequent use of the word "dignity" as a rhetorical crutch while the U.S. continues to fund conflicts abroad.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), prime time speech, [dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dignity.md), [conscience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conscience.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md)

### Spouse Safe Donations, Prime Number Theory

- **Episode:** [1533: Rage Bait](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1533-rage-bait.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-26
- **Time:** 2:22:55–2:30:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1533-rage-bait/chapter/spouse-safe-donations-prime-number-theory.md

The "Spouse Safe" donation of $73.73 has become a popular contribution tier, designed to be a significant but non-disruptive amount for household budgets. This specific figure is derived from the multiplication of prime numbers (3 x 7 x 73) which relates to the show's episode numbering system. Several first-time donors were "de-douched" during the segment, a ritual marking their transition from passive listeners to active producers of the program.

Keywords: spouse safe, 7373, [prime numbers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-numbers.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), first-time donor

### Liz Truss Resignation, UK Prime Minister Question Time

- **Episode:** [1496: Deport Greta](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1496-deport-greta.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-20
- **Time:** 14:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1496-deport-greta/chapter/liz-truss-resignation-uk-prime-minister-question-time.md

Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister of Britain after a tumultuous six-week tenure, marking a record for the shortest term in UK history. Audio from her final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) features Keir Starmer and other MPs criticizing her economic policies and the "mini-budget" that impacted mortgage rates. Speculation suggests her appointment may have served as a cover for Bank of England maneuvers before her inevitable exit.

Keywords: [liz truss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liz-truss.md), [prime minister](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-minister.md), [britain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/britain.md), question time, [boris johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [kwasi kwarteng](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kwasi-kwarteng.md), [bank of england](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-england.md)

### Michael Bloomberg's Ten Million Dollar Prime Time Address

- **Episode:** [1222: Booby-Trap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1222-booby-trap.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-08
- **Time:** 1:56:58–2:00:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1222-booby-trap/chapter/michael-bloomberg-s-ten-million-dollar-prime-time-address.md

Michael Bloomberg purchased three minutes of prime-time airtime across major networks for an estimated $10 million to deliver an address on the coronavirus. The hosts criticize the production quality, noting the use of a static green screen. They also challenge Bloomberg's attempt to link his leadership during 9/11 to his qualifications, noting that Rudy Giuliani was the mayor during the actual attacks.

Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [prime time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-time.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [rudy giuliani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rudy-giuliani.md)

### Podcast Upfronts, Listener Demographics and Advertising

- **Episode:** [756: Shemita Cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/756-shemita-cycle.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-13
- **Time:** 1:49:01–1:52:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/756-shemita-cycle/chapter/podcast-upfronts-listener-demographics-and-advertising.md

The advertising industry held a "podcast upfront" to present listener data to brands, claiming the median age of listeners is 30. The study suggested that "night" is prime time for podcasts and that most listening happens at home. The hosts dispute these findings, arguing that commuters remain the primary audience for the medium.

Keywords: podcast upfront, [westwood one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/westwood-one.md), [demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [prime time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-time.md)

### Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno NBC Late Night Transition

- **Episode:** [101: Lightning Strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/101-lightning-strikes.md)
- **Published:** 2009-06-03
- **Time:** 14:23–17:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/101-lightning-strikes/chapter/conan-o-brien-jay-leno-nbc-late-night-transition.md

Conan O'Brien has taken over The Tonight Show as Jay Leno prepares for a new 10:00 PM prime-time slot on NBC. John C. Dvorak predicts the new Leno show will be a failure within 12 weeks, characterizing the move as a desperate "Hail Mary" by the network to save production costs. The hosts discuss the historical tension involving Johnny Carson's retirement and Leno's reputation as a master salesman.

Keywords: [conan o'brien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conan-o-brien.md), [jay leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [prime time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-time.md), [johnny carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnny-carson.md), [television ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md), [late night](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night.md)

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