# Public Domain on The No Agenda Show Public Domain comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to December 2023. - **Chapters:** 15 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – December 2023 - **Related topics:** [Copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [Disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Steamboat Willie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steamboat-willie.md), [Aldous Huxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aldous-huxley.md), [American Library Association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-library-association.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Art Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md), [Barony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barony.md), [Ben Bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md) ## Chapters 1–15 of 15 ### Mickey Mouse Public Domain, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - **Episode:** [1620: Yoko Swifto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-28 - **Time:** 38:24–43:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto/chapter/mickey-mouse-public-domain-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md Steamboat Willie, the original version of Mickey Mouse, enters the public domain on January 1, 2024. The discussion transitions to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, noting snubs of artists like Cher, Sonny Bono, and Ted Nugent. The hosts contrast the modern HBO-produced ceremony with the private, unrehearsed jam sessions held at the Waldorf Astoria in the late 1980s. Keywords: [mickey mouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey-mouse.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [steamboat willie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steamboat-willie.md), [rock and roll hall of fame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md), [cher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cher.md) ### Show Art, Kenny Ben Health and Smithsonian Open Access - **Episode:** [1395: Inflation Demon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1395-inflation-demon.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-31 - **Time:** 1:19:46–1:25:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1395-inflation-demon/chapter/show-art-kenny-ben-health-and-smithsonian-open-access.md The No Agenda community expressed concern for long-time artist Kenny Ben, who has been hospitalized for over a week. The hosts reviewed recent artwork submissions, including the "Pfizer Pops" by Parker Pauly and "Post-it Notes" by Nessworks. Additionally, the Smithsonian Institution has launched "Smithsonian Open Access," a consolidated platform allowing users to search and reuse over 3 million 2D and 3D digital items from its collections without prior permission. Keywords: [kenny ben](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenny-ben.md), [show art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-art.md), [smithsonian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smithsonian.md), open access, [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md) ### Disney Legal Threats and Public Domain Art - **Episode:** [1329: Boba Liberals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1329-boba-liberals.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-14 - **Time:** 1:10:38–1:14:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1329-boba-liberals/chapter/disney-legal-threats-and-public-domain-art.md The hosts discuss why they avoid using imagery from Disney or Paramount in show artwork due to aggressive legal departments. They note that while "Steamboat Willie" is entering the public domain, the legal costs of defending parodies against Disney make it an unattractive option for producers. Keywords: [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [steamboat willie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steamboat-willie.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [paramount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount.md) ### Public Domain Definitions, Media Resentment - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 2:06:17–2:10:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/public-domain-definitions-media-resentment.md The hosts explain that while modern dictionaries are protected by copyright, older editions like a 100-year-old Oxford English Dictionary are in the public domain and can be used freely. The Jill Abramson controversy is framed as a case of media peers "hounding" her due to personal resentment rather than a major ethical breach. The analysis posits that the internet itself is a "copy machine" built on technical copyright violations. Keywords: [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [jill abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md), [media analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-analysis.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md) ### Hardware Longevity and the Decline of the PC Market - **Episode:** [1101: Tippie-Top](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-07 - **Time:** 2:30:27–2:34:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/hardware-longevity-and-the-decline-of-the-pc-market.md The discussion turns to why people keep computers longer than they did in the 1980s, leading to more frequent hardware failures. John C. Dvorak praises the indestructible nature of the Nokia E71 and argues that abandoned operating systems like Symbian should be released into the public domain. Keywords: [hardware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware.md), [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), symbian os, [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md) ### Battle Hymn of the Republic, Anthem Contender - **Episode:** [859: Army of Conquest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/859-army-of-conquest.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-11 - **Time:** 2:27:53–2:34:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/859-army-of-conquest/chapter/battle-hymn-of-the-republic-anthem-contender.md "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was proposed as a strong contender for a new national anthem due to its militaristic sound and public domain status. Other songs like "God Bless America" are ruled out because their estates strictly enforce copyrights, making them too expensive for public use. The discussion concluded with a call for listener suggestions for a song that captures the "American spirit" without the vocal difficulties of the current anthem. Keywords: battle hymn of the republic, striper, yankee doodle, [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md) ### No Agenda Art, Stolen Submissions and Copyright Issues - **Episode:** [705: Lying Weasels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-19 - **Time:** 52:36–54:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels/chapter/no-agenda-art-stolen-submissions-and-copyright-issues.md The hosts thank artist Joshua for his "No Agenda train tanker" submission but issue a warning regarding the use of stolen art. They explain that contributors cannot simply take existing copyrighted images and add the show's logo without significant modification. They encourage artists to use public domain materials or original creations to avoid legal complications for the program. Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), joshua, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [logo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logo.md), [art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md) ### TPP Leak, WikiLeaks Red Herring and Copyright Terms - **Episode:** [565: Spy in a Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-14 - **Time:** 1:52:47–1:57:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/tpp-leak-wikileaks-red-herring-and-copyright-terms.md WikiLeaks releases a chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) focused on intellectual property and internet freedoms. The hosts argue this is a "red herring" designed to distract activists with copyright debates while more significant energy and trade deals remain secret. They discuss the history of copyright terms and the influence of the Disney corporation on legislation. Keywords: [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [intellectual property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intellectual-property.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [sopa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sopa.md) ### Eisenhower Communist Gaffe, C-SPAN Public Domain - **Episode:** [314: Qaeda CEO](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/314-qaeda-ceo.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-19 - **Time:** 2:09:17–2:10:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/314-qaeda-ceo/chapter/eisenhower-communist-gaffe-c-span-public-domain.md A C-SPAN clip is highlighted where a speaker suggests that Dwight Eisenhower had concerns about himself being a "communist in the making." The hosts categorize this as a funny gaffe and discuss the nuances of C-SPAN's copyright, noting that while congressional testimony is public domain, their produced specials are not. Keywords: [dwight eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-eisenhower.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md) ### No Agenda Barony, Academic Karma Success - **Episode:** [276: Cleopatra Returns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/276-cleopatra-returns.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-06 - **Time:** 1:26:06–1:28:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/276-cleopatra-returns/chapter/no-agenda-barony-academic-karma-success.md The hosts discuss creating "Barony certificates" to divide the world into No Agenda territories, which will eventually enter the public domain. A listener, Dr. John Calvin Jones, reports a successful "karma call" that resulted in a high-paying teaching position at Mississippi Valley State University. The hosts celebrate the perceived effectiveness of the "karma" phenomenon among the audience. Keywords: [barony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barony.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), mississippi valley state university, jerry rice, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Open Source Media, No Agenda Trademark Policy - **Episode:** [236: Kids with Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/236-kids-with-depression.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-19 - **Time:** 1:16:10–1:19:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/236-kids-with-depression/chapter/open-source-media-no-agenda-trademark-policy.md The hosts reiterate that No Agenda is a completely open-source project. They encourage listeners to copy the show, broadcast it on pirate radio, or create their own websites using the name, as they have intentionally avoided trademarking the brand. They argue this decentralized approach is more powerful than the traditional corporate or PBS models. Keywords: [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [trademark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trademark.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md) ### Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, NPR Corporate Sponsorship - **Episode:** [221: Marceaux for Governor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/221-marceaux-for-governor.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-29 - **Time:** 1:05:00–1:08:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/221-marceaux-for-governor/chapter/brave-new-world-aldous-huxley-npr-corporate-sponsorship.md A discussion on Aldous Huxley's Brave New World suggests the book's vision of a society controlled by entertainment and drugs is more accurate to the present day than Orwell's 1984. The hosts then pivot to a job posting for a Director of Corporate Sponsorship at NPR, noting that the public broadcaster's sales goals and agency relationships mirror those of commercial networks like CBS or Clear Channel. Keywords: [aldous huxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aldous-huxley.md), [brave new world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brave-new-world.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [corporate sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-sponsorship.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md) ### C-SPAN YouTube Takedowns, Public Domain Copyright Policy - **Episode:** [119: Small Steps Toward Better Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/119-small-steps-toward-better-health.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-06 - **Time:** 1:19:52–1:24:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/119-small-steps-toward-better-health/chapter/c-span-youtube-takedowns-public-domain-copyright-policy.md YouTube has removed over 6,400 clips from the "C-SPAN Junkie" channel, which featured footage of Ben Bernanke, Timothy Geithner, and Ron Paul. While C-SPAN claims copyright on its produced programming, its policy states that government-produced video of House and Senate proceedings is in the public domain. The takedowns are suspected to be politically motivated or a result of trademark disputes over the "C-SPAN" name. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md) ### Copyright Extension and the Loss of Public Domain - **Episode:** [32: Benefits Supervisor Sleeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping.md) - **Published:** 2008-05-24 - **Time:** 1:08:59–1:13:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping/chapter/copyright-extension-and-the-loss-of-public-domain.md The extension of copyright terms in the United States, often attributed to lobbying by Disney and the late Sonny Bono, has significantly hindered the availability of 20th-century art in the public domain. This legal landscape makes it difficult for educators and authors to reproduce works by artists like Picasso without expensive licensing fees. Keywords: [copyright law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright-law.md), [sonny bono](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonny-bono.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), pablo picasso, [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md) ### Library Book Sales, Antique Cookbook Collections - **Episode:** [29: The Zen "Offer"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer.md) - **Published:** 2008-05-03 - **Time:** 39:10–41:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer/chapter/library-book-sales-antique-cookbook-collections.md Public libraries frequently hold book sales to manage shelf space and clear out donated or older volumes, offering large reference sets and antique cookbooks for minimal prices. Collectors often seek out pre-1950s cookbooks for their unique household tips and historical perspective on domestic life. These sales serve as a primary source for building personal libraries of coffee table books and specialized reference materials. Keywords: [american library association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-library-association.md), [cookbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookbooks.md), book collecting, [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), reference books --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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