# Racial Bias on The No Agenda Show Racial Bias comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2016 to December 2023. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** July 2016 – December 2023 - **Related topics:** [Facial Recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [Harvard University](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-university.md), [Police Shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-shootings.md), [Aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [Body Camera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-camera.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### AI Facial Recognition, CNN Bias Report - **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 2:50:47–2:54:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/ai-facial-recognition-cnn-bias-report.md A CNN report featuring Georgia Tech researcher Matthew Gamble explores bias in AI facial recognition. The technology reportedly misidentified a CNN journalist as Victor Blackwell, a black man. The hosts critique the report's claim that AI can be "taught to be racist," arguing that facial recognition technology has existed effectively for years without AI. Keywords: [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), matthew gamble, [georgia tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia-tech.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md) ### CBS News, Racial Bias in Gun Violence Reporting - **Episode:** [1549: Al Gore Rhythms](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1549-al-gore-rhythms.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-23 - **Time:** 11:21–13:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1549-al-gore-rhythms/chapter/cbs-news-racial-bias-in-gun-violence-reporting.md Nora O'Donnell and CBS News are criticized for their framing of recent shooting events, specifically contrasting the coverage of white suspects with that of minority suspects. The reporting on the Ralph Yarle case is compared to the coverage of a mass shooting in Alabama involving black suspects. The narrative suggests a deliberate media focus on white-on-black violence to support specific political agendas. Keywords: [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), ralph yarle, alabama shooting, [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md) ### Procter & Gamble, The Talk, Corporate Social Activism - **Episode:** [1154: Goldfish Invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1154-goldfish-invasion.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-14 - **Time:** 1:59:46–2:06:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1154-goldfish-invasion/chapter/procter-gamble-the-talk-corporate-social-activism.md Procter & Gamble's Chief Brand Officer, Mark Pritchard, defended the company's "The Talk" advertisement, which addresses racial bias and conversations black parents have with their children. Despite facing backlash for involving a corporation in social and political issues, P&G has doubled down on its commitment to social activism in advertising. This trend is interpreted as a way for major brands to justify hyper-targeted, data-driven advertising while appearing socially responsible. Keywords: [procter & gamble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/procter-gamble.md), mark pritchard, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md), [tide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tide.md) ### Yale Study, White Liberals and Racial Competence - **Episode:** [1090: Truth Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-30 - **Time:** 1:10:45–1:12:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1090-truth-tell/chapter/yale-study-white-liberals-and-racial-competence.md A study from the Yale School of Management suggests that white liberals tend to downplay their verbal competence and use simpler language when interacting with racial minorities. In contrast, the study found no significant difference in how white conservatives address different racial groups. The researchers suggest this "patronizing" behavior stems from a well-intentioned but biased desire to be likable. Keywords: [yale university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale-university.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md), [white liberals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-liberals.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [social psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-psychology.md) ### Amazon Rekognition, ACLU Facial Recognition Test, Racial Bias - **Episode:** [1055: Tongue Jammin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1055-tongue-jammin.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-30 - **Time:** 2:36:05–2:37:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1055-tongue-jammin/chapter/amazon-rekognition-aclu-facial-recognition-test-racial-bias.md An ACLU test of Amazon’s Rekognition software resulted in 28 false matches between members of Congress and a mugshot database. A disproportionate number of the false matches involved people of color, leading to accusations of racial bias in the algorithm. Amazon responded by claiming the ACLU did not use the tool's recommended confidence thresholds. Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), rekognition, [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md) ### Police Body Camera Footage, Racial Perception Discrepancy Case - **Episode:** [1033: Swagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-18 - **Time:** 51:45–54:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger/chapter/police-body-camera-footage-racial-perception-discrepancy-case.md A specific traffic stop involving a black woman and a police officer is analyzed to highlight the discrepancy between subjective experience and recorded reality. While the woman posted a viral video claiming the officer was racist and threatening, the released body camera footage showed a courteous, albeit firm, interaction. The segment explores the concept of "alternative facts" and how media narratives shape public perception of law enforcement. Keywords: [body camera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-camera.md), [traffic stop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic-stop.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md), subjective truth ### Starbucks Racial Bias Incident, David Bowie Jingle - **Episode:** [1027: Folding Pre-school](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-22 - **Time:** 35:20–38:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school/chapter/starbucks-racial-bias-incident-david-bowie-jingle.md A racial bias incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks leads to a discussion on corporate crisis management and the decline of organized protest funding. The segment features a parody jingle in the style of David Bowie regarding the event. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [david bowie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-bowie.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md) ### Handgun vs Rifle Debate, Chicago Violence, Racial Bias in Media - **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-19 - **Time:** 1:49:04–1:52:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/handgun-vs-rifle-debate-chicago-violence-racial-bias-in-media.md The hosts reflect on how the gun control debate has shifted from targeting handguns in the 1970s to focusing on "assault rifles" today. They argue that the media's obsession with school shootings involving white victims is inherently racist, as it ignores the hundreds of black-on-black murders occurring annually in cities like Chicago and Oakland. They criticize Jimmy Kimmel and other pundits for failing to address urban violence with the same urgency. Keywords: [handguns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handguns.md), rifles, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md), [media narratives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narratives.md) ### Harvard Study on Police Shootings and Racial Bias - **Episode:** [843: Save the Date](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-17 - **Time:** 2:33:06–2:40:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/843-save-the-date/chapter/harvard-study-on-police-shootings-and-racial-bias.md A Harvard study led by Roland Fryer found no racial bias in officer-involved shootings, though it did find bias in lower-level uses of force. Media figures like Thom Hartmann and MSNBC analysts are criticized for dismissing the quantitative data in favor of "common sense" and viral videos. The hosts discuss the difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis in academic research. Keywords: [harvard university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-university.md), roland fryer, [police shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-shootings.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md), [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md) ### Harvard Study on Police Shootings, Media Perception vs Reality - **Episode:** [842: CannMed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-14 - **Time:** 55:29–58:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed/chapter/harvard-study-on-police-shootings-media-perception-vs-reality.md A Harvard University study conducted by economist Roland Fryer found no evidence of racial bias in police-involved shootings, though it did find bias in lower-level uses of force. MSNBC commentators expressed difficulty accepting the findings, stating they did not "comport with the reality" seen on television. The hosts highlight this as a disconnect between data-driven facts and media-driven narratives. Keywords: [harvard university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-university.md), roland fryer, [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [police shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-shootings.md), [racial bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-bias.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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