# Public Opinion on The No Agenda Show Public Opinion comes up in 32 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to October 2024. - **Chapters:** 32 - **Episodes:** 31 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – October 2024 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Gallup Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [Impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [Polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [2018 Midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2018-midterms.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 32 ### C-SPAN Callers, Media Coverage Disconnect - **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-03 - **Time:** 22:03–25:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/c-span-callers-media-coverage-disconnect.md C-SPAN callers expressed frustration with mainstream media coverage focusing on political theater rather than substantive issues like Julian Assange or the actual conditions on the ground in North Carolina. The hosts argue that the public's distrust of both the media and the government is a natural result of the disconnect between official narratives and reality. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [jamal khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Build Back Better, Nancy Pelosi, and Post-Passage Selling - **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-03 - **Time:** 2:08:41–2:10:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/build-back-better-nancy-pelosi-and-post-passage-selling.md Jen Psaki echoes Nancy Pelosi's famous sentiment by stating it is "easier to sell a package to the public once it's passed." The hosts criticize this approach to the Build Back Better bill, arguing that the administration is admitting they cannot convince the public of the bill's merits while it is still under debate. Keywords: [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Public Skepticism and the "Guinea Pig" Sentiment - **Episode:** [1328: White Adjacent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1328-white-adjacent.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-11 - **Time:** 46:02–47:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1328-white-adjacent/chapter/public-skepticism-and-the-guinea-pig-sentiment.md A "Face the Nation" panel featuring diverse Americans reveals deep-seated skepticism toward the COVID-19 vaccines, with several participants stating they do not want to be "guinea pigs." This sentiment persists despite media efforts to promote the vaccines as safe and effective. The panel highlights a divide between those who trust the medical establishment and those who prefer to wait years to see long-term effects. Keywords: [face the nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-the-nation.md), [vaccine hesitancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-hesitancy.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), guinea pigs, [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Chinese Social Media Licensing, Epoch Times Critique - **Episode:** [1320: Quarantine Dodgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-11 - **Time:** 2:02:24–2:04:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers/chapter/chinese-social-media-licensing-epoch-times-critique.md The CCP has announced new restrictions requiring Chinese social media users to obtain government licenses before commenting on politics, economics, or the military. The hosts also offer a critique of The Epoch Times' media presentations, suggesting they need more professional production despite their successful newspaper operations. Keywords: [ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/licensing.md), [epoch times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epoch-times.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Media Influence, Public Skepticism and Optimism - **Episode:** [1246: 3X3](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1246-3x3.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-28 - **Time:** 1:00:46–1:04:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1246-3x3/chapter/media-influence-public-skepticism-and-optimism.md The role of mainstream media in creating a "brain twist" for the public is explored, with a focus on how conflicting information might eventually lead to widespread skepticism. While one host remains an optimist, believing that alternative information and low global death rates will break the official narrative, the other expresses doubt that the majority will ever change their minds. Keywords: [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md), [optimism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/optimism.md), [podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasts.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Media Coverage of Impeachment, Poll Stability and Public Boredom - **Episode:** [1210: Pain of Imprisonment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1210-pain-of-imprisonment.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-26 - **Time:** 17:21–22:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1210-pain-of-imprisonment/chapter/media-coverage-of-impeachment-poll-stability-and-public-boredom.md Mainstream media coverage of the impeachment trial, specifically by Nora O'Donnell and Nancy Cordes on CBS, is characterized as overly dramatic despite low public interest. Analysis of polling data from Ipsos and other sources suggests that public opinion on impeachment has remained stagnant since October. The trial is compared to the Watergate era, with the 2020 election described as the "civil trial" following the Senate's "criminal" proceedings. Keywords: [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md) ### Additional Impeachment Articles and Public Apathy - **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-29 - **Time:** 53:05–56:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/additional-impeachment-articles-and-public-apathy.md House Judiciary Committee lawyers suggest the possibility of filing additional articles of impeachment against President Trump depending on the testimony of Don McGahn. Meanwhile, Congressman Al Green calls for impeachment based on "invidious phobias," though polling suggests the public is becoming increasingly disinterested. Keywords: [don mcgahn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-mcgahn.md), [al green](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-green.md), [house judiciary committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-judiciary-committee.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Time Person of the Year, Greta Thunberg and Public Support - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 45:16–47:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/time-person-of-the-year-greta-thunberg-and-public-support.md Time Magazine named Greta Thunberg its 2019 Person of the Year, a move that drew both praise and criticism. Frans Timmermans claims that 90% of the European population supports the Green Deal, though the hosts express skepticism given recent farmer protests. The segment critiques the media's portrayal and "sexualization" of Thunberg on the magazine cover. Keywords: [time magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-magazine.md), [person of the year](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/person-of-the-year.md), [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md), climate neutral ### Fear vs. Embarrassment, Global Trump Support, Public Perception - **Episode:** [1149: Couple of Reds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1149-couple-of-reds.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-27 - **Time:** 56:15–57:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1149-couple-of-reds/chapter/fear-vs-embarrassment-global-trump-support-public-perception.md During a cab ride in Belfast, Adam Curry noted that the driver was surprised to hear any support for Donald Trump from Americans. The hosts debate whether the lack of public support for the president is due to embarrassment or a genuine fear of social repercussions. They conclude that the media's constant programming creates an environment where honesty about political leanings is discouraged. Keywords: [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [belfast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belfast.md), [fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear.md), embarrassment, [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Trump Approval Ratings, Media Polling Skepticism - **Episode:** [992: Robo-Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/992-robo-trump.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-21 - **Time:** 1:22:47–1:25:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/992-robo-trump/chapter/trump-approval-ratings-media-polling-skepticism.md Media reports highlight President Trump's low approval ratings, currently averaging around 39%, despite his legislative victories. The segment expresses skepticism toward these polls, suggesting they are biased products of the Washington Post and New York Times. The discussion questions the validity of data claiming the tax bill is unpopular with the public. Keywords: [approval ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/approval-ratings.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Jimmy Kimmel's Lie Witness News and Public Ignorance - **Episode:** [949: Bro_splosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-23 - **Time:** 48:39–54:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/949-bro-splosion/chapter/jimmy-kimmel-s-lie-witness-news-and-public-ignorance.md Jimmy Kimmel's "Lie Witness News" segment featured pedestrians in Los Angeles who were unable to identify Jeff Sessions as the Attorney General. The segment highlights a lack of basic civic knowledge among the public, with many people willing to agree to false premises for the sake of being on television. Keywords: [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [jeff sessions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-sessions.md), [attorney general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attorney-general.md), [lie witness news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lie-witness-news.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Democratic Strategy, 2018 Midterm Elections - **Episode:** [937: Stump the Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-11 - **Time:** 1:08:34–1:13:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo/chapter/democratic-strategy-2018-midterm-elections.md The hosts argue that the Democratic Party is attempting to sustain the Russia narrative until the 2018 midterm elections to influence the court of public opinion. Nancy Pelosi's comments regarding "abuse of power" and "impeachment" are seen as part of a long-term strategy to regain the House of representatives. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [2018 midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2018-midterms.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) ### CBS News Poll on Environment vs. Jobs - **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-04 - **Time:** 37:24–41:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/cbs-news-poll-on-environment-vs-jobs.md A CBS News poll found that only 2% of Americans consider the environment and global warming the most important problem facing the government, while 13% prioritize the economy and jobs. Following the departure of anchor Scott Pelley, CBS's coverage of EPA Chief Scott Pruitt and the Paris Accord withdrawal is noted for being less overtly hostile toward the Trump administration's focus on domestic employment. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs.md), public opinion poll ### C-SPAN Callers and Public Distrust of the Press - **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-04 - **Time:** 2:37:05–2:40:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/c-span-callers-and-public-distrust-of-the-press.md C-SPAN's independent caller line revealed a segment of the public that remains strongly supportive of President Trump despite negative media coverage. Callers expressed frustration with the "Russia, Russia, Russia" narrative and praised Trump's focus on jobs and border security. This disconnect between the "man on the street" and the mainstream media is cited as a reason for declining news ratings. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [illegal immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-immigration.md) ### Barack Obama Muslim Claims, Daniel Pipes Analysis - **Episode:** [805: Mono Nuptials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-06 - **Time:** 40:47–42:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/805-mono-nuptials/chapter/barack-obama-muslim-claims-daniel-pipes-analysis.md The hosts discuss a poll claiming 66% of Trump supporters believe President Obama is a Muslim. They reference the work of Daniel Pipes regarding Obama's background and argue that while many people may believe this, it does not necessarily equate to personal hatred of the President. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [daniel pipes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-pipes.md), [ramadan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ramadan.md), [muslim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### iPhone 7 Marketing, Warrant-Proof Phone Strategy - **Episode:** [804: Evidence Free Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/804-evidence-free-zone.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-03 - **Time:** 2:12:27–2:16:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/804-evidence-free-zone/chapter/iphone-7-marketing-warrant-proof-phone-strategy.md The hosts speculate that Apple's legal battle is a marketing setup for the iPhone 7 or 8, which may be marketed as the first truly "warrant-proof" device. They suggest Apple could "cooperate" by cracking the older iPhone 5 to prove its obsolescence and drive upgrades to newer, more secure models. Keywords: [iphone 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-7.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), warrant-proof, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Public Opinion on Global Warming, Todd Stern at CFR - **Episode:** [793: Divide & Ruin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/793-divide-ruin.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-25 - **Time:** 1:08:38–1:11:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/793-divide-ruin/chapter/public-opinion-on-global-warming-todd-stern-at-cfr.md Todd Stern, the U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change, is questioned at the Council on Foreign Relations regarding a Gallup poll showing 62% of Americans do not view global warming as a serious threat in their lifetime. Stern struggles to reconcile these figures with the administration's narrative of increasing public concern. Keywords: todd stern, [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [gallup poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Passport Anomalies and Targeting the French Future - **Episode:** [774: Morally Deformed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-15 - **Time:** 15:31–18:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed/chapter/passport-anomalies-and-targeting-the-french-future.md The discovery of an intact Greek passport near a suicide bomber's body is questioned as a suspicious recurring trope in terrorist events. The hosts analyze the choice of venues, noting that the targeted neighborhoods were "trendy" areas populated by pro-refugee millennials. They suggest that targeting these specific demographics is a calculated move to shift public opinion against open borders and immigration. Keywords: greek passport, [stadium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stadium.md), hollande, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [hipsters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hipsters.md), [public opinion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-opinion.md) ### Michael Hayden, American Exceptionalism and Public Apathy - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 32:05–37:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/michael-hayden-american-exceptionalism-and-public-apathy.md Former CIA Director Michael Hayden defended the agency's history, arguing against the political nature of the Senate report. Despite the graphic details of the report, there is a perceived sense of public apathy in the United States regarding the use of torture. The controversy has significantly damaged the concept of American exceptionalism, placing U.S. actions on par with historical regimes known for human rights abuses. 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