# Red Herring on The No Agenda Show Red Herring comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to October 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** March 2009 – October 2025 - **Related topics:** [Algeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algeria.md), [Ambassador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassador.md), [Birth Certificate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-certificate.md), [Black Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-hole.md), [Blocking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blocking.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Chris Dodd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-dodd.md), [Clinton Global Initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-global-initiative.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Listener Feedback, Email Blocking, and Constructive Criticism - **Episode:** [1809: Tomahawk Turnaround](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1809-tomahawk-turnaround.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-19 - **Time:** 1:04:33–1:07:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1809-tomahawk-turnaround/chapter/listener-feedback-email-blocking-and-constructive-criticism.md A listener complained about being blocked after repeatedly correcting a host's grammar regarding the use of "wasn't" versus "weren't" in a script. The host defended the block, stating that the dialogue had become a repetitive nuisance. The discussion explores the social dynamics of blocking listeners in the digital age and the introduction of a "black hole" mechanism for managing persistent critics. Keywords: [email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md), [blocking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blocking.md), constructive criticism, [grammar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammar.md), [red herring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-herring.md), [black hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-hole.md) ### Clinton Global Initiative, Email Red Herring Theory - **Episode:** [701: Oatmeal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/701-oatmeal.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-05 - **Time:** 2:23:12–2:35:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/701-oatmeal/chapter/clinton-global-initiative-email-red-herring-theory.md The hosts propose that the Hillary Clinton email scandal is a "red herring" designed to distract from foreign donations to the Clinton Global Initiative. They point out that the existence of the private email was known as early as 2013 following the "Guccifer" hacks. The focus on email technicalities allows the media to avoid discussing billions of dollars donated by countries like Algeria and Saudi Arabia. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [clinton global initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-global-initiative.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [algeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algeria.md), [guccifer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guccifer.md), [red herring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-herring.md) ### Ambassador John Huntsman, Potential Presidential Candidacy - **Episode:** [300: Show 300!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/300-show-300.md) - **Published:** 2011-05-01 - **Time:** 23:09–25:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/300-show-300/chapter/ambassador-john-huntsman-potential-presidential-candidacy.md President Obama mentioned Ambassador John Huntsman during his speech, highlighting Huntsman's return from China. There is speculation that Huntsman may run for president as a Republican challenger. The hosts suggest Huntsman might be a "red herring" in the political field and note his recent departure from his diplomatic post. Keywords: [john huntsman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-huntsman.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [ambassador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ambassador.md), [presidential candidate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-candidate.md), [red herring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-herring.md) ### Donald Trump, Birth Certificate, and Media Ratings - **Episode:** [295: Poledancing for College](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/295-poledancing-for-college.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-14 - **Time:** 2:05:02–2:06:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/295-poledancing-for-college/chapter/donald-trump-birth-certificate-and-media-ratings.md Donald Trump's focus on President Obama's birth certificate is characterized as a "red herring" that benefits NBC's ratings for The Apprentice. The hosts argue that Trump serves as a useful tool for the GOP to test controversial narratives without the party taking direct responsibility. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [birth certificate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-certificate.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [the apprentice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-apprentice.md), [red herring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-herring.md) ### Chris Dodd and the Bonus Tax Red Herring - **Episode:** [84: Jobs Justice and Climate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-29 - **Time:** 19:51–22:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate/chapter/chris-dodd-and-the-bonus-tax-red-herring.md The 90% bonus tax is characterized as a "red herring" designed to appease public anger while being legally unenforceable. Senator Chris Dodd is identified as the figure who originally protected these bonuses, which are described as a redefinition of salary to bypass TARP caps. Keywords: [chris dodd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-dodd.md), [tarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tarp.md), bonus tax, [unconstitutional](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unconstitutional.md), [red herring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-herring.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)