# Reality Check on The No Agenda Show

Reality Check comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to March 2019.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** August 2009 – March 2019
- **Related topics:** [Broadcast News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [David Axelrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-axelrod.md), [Debt Ceiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-ceiling.md), [Dimension B](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dimension-b.md), [Financial Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md), [Health Care Reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), [Hoaxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoaxes.md), [Macon Georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macon-georgia.md), [Media Deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [Nancy-ann Deparle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-ann-deparle.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Producer Credits, Reality Check and F-Cancer Karma

- **Episode:** [1125: Elusive Logic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1125-elusive-logic.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-31
- **Time:** 2:06:32–2:11:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1125-elusive-logic/chapter/producer-credits-reality-check-and-f-cancer-karma.md

The hosts read a list of mid-tier donors, including Rene Labbe and Mark Tanner. They highlight a "reality check" written on a physical check from a producer in New Jersey and provide "F-Cancer" and job-seeking karma to various listeners.

Keywords: rene labbe, mark tanner, [macon georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macon-georgia.md), [reality check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-check.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

### No Agenda Value Proposition, Reality Check Wingman

- **Episode:** [937: Stump the Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-11
- **Time:** 2:07:48–2:10:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo/chapter/no-agenda-value-proposition-reality-check-wingman.md

The hosts describe their relationship as a "wingman" system that prevents each other from falling for internet hoaxes or propaganda. They argue that by deconstructing news together, they provide a necessary reality check for listeners who might otherwise be pushed into "Dimension B" by mainstream media narratives.

Keywords: [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [hoaxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoaxes.md), [reality check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-check.md), [dimension b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dimension-b.md), wingman

### Sam Brock, Financial Crisis Warnings and Media Gaffes

- **Episode:** [553: Hate-Spewing Hashtags](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/553-hate-spewing-hashtags.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-03
- **Time:** 39:02–40:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/553-hate-spewing-hashtags/chapter/sam-brock-financial-crisis-warnings-and-media-gaffes.md

Reporter Sam Brock delivers a "Reality Check" segment warning of a potential financial crisis similar to 2008 if the U.S. hits its debt ceiling. The report includes a notable verbal gaffe where Brock describes the potential impact of the shutdown as a "prick." The hosts highlight the scripted nature of local news and the unintended humor in the broadcast.

Keywords: sam brock, [debt ceiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-ceiling.md), [financial crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md), [reality check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-check.md), [broadcast news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md)

### David Axelrod Viral Email, White House Reality Check Website

- **Episode:** [121: The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck.md)
- **Published:** 2009-08-13
- **Time:** 51:36–54:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck/chapter/david-axelrod-viral-email-white-house-reality-check-website.md

Senior Advisor David Axelrod issued a mass email to combat "lies and distortions" regarding health insurance reform. The White House launched a "Reality Check" website featuring videos by Nancy-Ann DeParle to debunk viral claims. The hosts characterize this effort as a "Ministry of Truth" style campaign designed to control the narrative surrounding the healthcare bill.

Keywords: [david axelrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-axelrod.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [reality check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-check.md), [health care reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care-reform.md), viral email, [nancy-ann deparle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-ann-deparle.md)

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