# Ray Rice on The No Agenda Show

Ray Rice comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2014 to February 2015.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** September 2014 – February 2015
- **Related topics:** [Domestic Violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-violence.md), [Nfl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nfl.md), [49ers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/49ers.md), [Adrian Peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adrian-peterson.md), [Apple Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-watch.md), [Bart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bart.md), [Corporal Punishment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporal-punishment.md), [Fdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdr.md), [James Dean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-dean.md), [Lanyards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lanyards.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Rebel Without a Cause, 1950s Social Norms and Discipline

- **Episode:** [694: Bend it Down](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-08
- **Time:** 1:27:39–1:33:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down/chapter/rebel-without-a-cause-1950s-social-norms-and-discipline.md

The hosts review a clip from the film "Rebel Without a Cause" where James Dean's character suggests his father should "knock his mother cold" to make her happy. This leads to a broader discussion on the evolution of social norms regarding domestic violence and corporal punishment. They reference recent comments by Pope Francis on smacking children and personal anecdotes about being disciplined with hairbrushes and belts in the 1960s and 70s.

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### Naomi Klein and the Lack of Feminist Outrage Against the NFL

- **Episode:** [660: Clog the Pipes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/660-clog-the-pipes.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-12
- **Time:** 31:01–35:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/660-clog-the-pipes/chapter/naomi-klein-and-the-lack-of-feminist-outrage-against-the-nfl.md

Adam Curry questions why feminist activists and media figures like Naomi Klein are not more vocal against the National Football League following the Ray Rice domestic violence incident. He argues that NGOs and media outlets selectively choose which outrages to promote based on political agendas. The hosts reference the Edelman Trust Barometer, noting that NGOs are often the most trusted but least scrutinized organizations.

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### Republican Naivety and the Ray Rice Video Fallout

- **Episode:** [660: Clog the Pipes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/660-clog-the-pipes.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-12
- **Time:** 1:03:01–1:08:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/660-clog-the-pipes/chapter/republican-naivety-and-the-ray-rice-video-fallout.md

The hosts discuss the perceived inability of the Republican Party to counter Democratic cultural messaging. Curry revisits the Ray Rice video, expressing shock that the brutal footage did not spark a larger, sustained movement against the NFL's tax-exempt status. He concludes that women are being "duped" into supporting specific legislative solutions that may not actually benefit them.

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### Writing Regimens, Anne Rice and Ray Bradbury

- **Episode:** [658: It's a Glitch!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-05
- **Time:** 2:29:07–2:32:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch/chapter/writing-regimens-anne-rice-and-ray-bradbury.md

John Dvorak shares his writing regimen, noting that most prolific writers work from 8:00 AM to noon. He recounts conversations with Anne Rice and Ray Bradbury about their habits and tools, such as WordStar. Dvorak reveals he currently uses Microsoft Word, while Adam Curry mentions his preference for the text editor Vim.

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### NFL Domestic Violence, BART Prohibition Orders, Gender Dynamics

- **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-21
- **Time:** 1:03:44–1:09:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/nfl-domestic-violence-bart-prohibition-orders-gender-dynamics.md

A discussion on the surge of domestic violence reporting in the NFL leads to a report on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) police seeking expanded powers to issue prohibition orders. The hosts discuss the cultural shift in how domestic abuse is handled and the under-reporting of violence committed by women against men. John Dvorak shares a controversial anecdote about his wife's views on the subject.

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### Miss America Rigged Questions, Second Amendment, Ray Rice

- **Episode:** [653: Evil Layer Cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-19
- **Time:** 2:35:09–2:40:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake/chapter/miss-america-rigged-questions-second-amendment-ray-rice.md

The final question segment of Miss America is criticized as being "rigged" and rehearsed, with contestants given 20-second clocks for their answers. Questions covered controversial topics like gun control for children and the Ray Rice domestic violence incident. The hosts argue that the contestants' "platforms" are conveniently matched to their assigned questions.

Keywords: [miss america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-america.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [ray rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-rice.md), [domestic violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-violence.md), kathy ireland, platform

### Levi's Stadium Promotion and the Popularity of Lanyards

- **Episode:** [652: After Spin Class](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/652-after-spin-class.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-14
- **Time:** 2:31:28–2:35:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/652-after-spin-class/chapter/levi-s-stadium-promotion-and-the-popularity-of-lanyards.md

An NBC Bay Area weather reporter is criticized for performing a blatant commercial for the San Francisco 49ers team store at the new Levi's Stadium. The reporter highlights "commemorative" items and reveals that lanyards are the store's most popular product. The hosts use this as an example of the total blurring of news and corporate promotion in mainstream media.

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### Twitter Trends, FDR Fireside Chats and Global Maps

- **Episode:** [651: Plague Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-11
- **Time:** 1:15:33–1:18:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade/chapter/twitter-trends-fdr-fireside-chats-and-global-maps.md

During Obama's speech, Curry notes that the top trending topics on Twitter were T-Mobile, Ray Rice, and the Apple Watch, with the speech failing to crack the top list. They contrast this with FDR's fireside chats in 1942, which prompted citizens to buy maps and globes to follow the war's progress.

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