# Russell Simmons on The No Agenda Show Russell Simmons comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to February 2018. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2011 – February 2018 - **Related topics:** [Matt Lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [Andy Lack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andy-lack.md), [Bank Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-fees.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Class Warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-warfare.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Don Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [Factory Farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), [Harvey Weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### New York Times List of Post-Weinstein Firings - **Episode:** [1007: Tactical Frustration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1007-tactical-frustration.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-11 - **Time:** 42:22–52:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1007-tactical-frustration/chapter/new-york-times-list-of-post-weinstein-firings.md The New York Times published a chronological list of 68 prominent men who lost their positions following sexual misconduct allegations after the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Notable figures mentioned include chef Mario Batali, journalist Matt Lauer, and music mogul Russell Simmons. The discussion notes a high frequency of allegations within NPR and the classical arts, while questioning the omission of figures like Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes from certain lists. Keywords: [harvey weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md), mario batali, [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [russell simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-simmons.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [sexual misconduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-misconduct.md) ### Matt Lauer Firing and NBC Management Denials - **Episode:** [987: Kebab Panic!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-03 - **Time:** 1:27:26–1:33:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/987-kebab-panic/chapter/matt-lauer-firing-and-nbc-management-denials.md NBC News management, including Andy Lack, claimed they had no prior knowledge of complaints against Matt Lauer before his firing. However, Variety magazine reported that dozens of staffers and executives were aware of Lauer's behavior for years. The segment also covers sexual assault allegations against music mogul Russell Simmons and a classic Norm Macdonald joke about Lauer's journalistic integrity. 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Simmons claims that factory farming is the primary cause of climate change, storms, and earthquakes. Keywords: [russell simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-simmons.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [veganism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veganism.md) ### Don Lemon and Russell Simmons Sagging Pants Debate - **Episode:** [542: Gender Dysphoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/542-gender-dysphoria.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-25 - **Time:** 1:18:02–1:21:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/542-gender-dysphoria/chapter/don-lemon-and-russell-simmons-sagging-pants-debate.md CNN anchor Don Lemon engaged in a public dispute with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons over the cultural significance of "sagging" pants. Lemon argued that the style originated in Rikers Island prison and perpetuates negative stereotypes, while Simmons compared it to civil rights era fashion like Afros. The segment examines the shift in Lemon's editorial tone and the origins of prison-influenced fashion in the black community. Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [russell simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-simmons.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [rikers island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rikers-island.md), [hip-hop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hip-hop.md) ### Russell Simmons, Unirush Prepaid Debit Card Fees - **Episode:** [352: Bean Bag Drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-30 - **Time:** 7:46–12:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone/chapter/russell-simmons-unirush-prepaid-debit-card-fees.md Entrepreneur Russell Simmons is criticized for his involvement with Occupy Wall Street while operating Unirush, a financial services company. The hosts detail the high fees associated with his prepaid debit cards, including activation and ATM withdrawal charges. Simmons is accused of being a "bankster" who profits from underserved communities while publicly supporting anti-Wall Street protests. Keywords: [russell simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-simmons.md), unirush, prepaid debit card, [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), def jam, [bank fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-fees.md) ### Russell Simmons and White House Jobs Bill Promotion - **Episode:** [344: Cyber Master](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-02 - **Time:** 8:20–12:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/russell-simmons-and-white-house-jobs-bill-promotion.md An interview with Russell Simmons on MSNBC is deconstructed to show alleged coaching by producers via his earpiece. The hosts claim Simmons is acting as a "corporate shill" for the Obama administration to attach the President's jobs bill to the Occupy Wall Street movement. They mock Simmons' claims about his tax payments and his "eat the rich" rhetoric. Keywords: [russell simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-simmons.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [class warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-warfare.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jobs bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-bill.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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