# Teleprompter on The No Agenda Show Teleprompter comes up in 99 chapters across 95 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to June 2025. - **Chapters:** 99 - **Episodes:** 95 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – June 2025 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Public Speaking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-speaking.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 99 ### Chuck Todd's Podcast and Ad-Libbing Struggles - **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-26 - **Time:** 1:45:53–1:49:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/chuck-todd-s-podcast-and-ad-libbing-struggles.md An analysis of the "Chuck Toddcast" highlights the difference between Chuck Todd's professional teleprompter reading and his ad-libbed podcasting style. The hosts note Todd's frequent use of filler words like "um" and "ah" when not reading a script. The segment also mentions Jake Tapper's appearance on the show to discuss his book. Keywords: [chuck todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [ad-libbing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-libbing.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md) ### Chris Cuomo, Teleprompter Fail and Studio Etiquette - **Episode:** [1715: Scruples](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-24 - **Time:** 1:40:49–1:44:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples/chapter/chris-cuomo-teleprompter-fail-and-studio-etiquette.md A clip of Chris Cuomo having a "teleprompter fail" on NewsNation is played. Cuomo is seen berating the operator on-air, which the hosts describe as the "dumbest thing you can do" because prompter operators are often low-paid and can easily sabotage a broadcast. They label Cuomo a "douchebag" for humiliating a staff member publicly. 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Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [toxic chemicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-chemicals.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md) ### Teleprompter Failures, TechTV and MTV Production Stories - **Episode:** [1703: New Screw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-13 - **Time:** 1:35:26–1:42:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/teleprompter-failures-techtv-and-mtv-production-stories.md Following a teleprompter glitch during a Kamala Harris town hall, the hosts recount their own professional experiences with prompter failures on TechTV and MTV. They discuss the skill required to write for prompters and the difficulty of transitioning to paper scripts during live broadcasts. Keywords: [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [techtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/techtv.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), wang word processor, [live television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-television.md) ### Public Speaking Techniques and Ray Bradbury Anecdote - **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-21 - **Time:** 29:26–31:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/public-speaking-techniques-and-ray-bradbury-anecdote.md A discussion on the effectiveness of public speaking highlights the difference between reading from a teleprompter and conversational oratory. The segment references author Ray Bradbury's engaging speaking style and Tucker Carlson's unscripted RNC appearance as superior to the rigid reading of prepared remarks often seen at political events. Keywords: [ray bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [public speaking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-speaking.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [oratory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oratory.md) ### Biden's "On the Horse" Defense and Mental Faculty Claims - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 2:37:40–2:41:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/biden-s-on-the-horse-defense-and-mental-faculty-claims.md During his NBC interview, President Biden pushed back against concerns regarding his debate performance, claiming he is "on the horse" and in command of his faculties. He cited his hour-long press conference during the NATO summit as evidence that he does not require notes or a teleprompter to answer questions. Despite his confidence, critics continue to point to verbal slips, such as misidentifying world leaders, as signs of cognitive decline. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [lester holt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lester-holt.md), mental faculties, [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md) ### Biden Teleprompter Fail and Gigawatt Coffee - **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-14 - **Time:** 1:55:12–1:58:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/biden-teleprompter-fail-and-gigawatt-coffee.md A clip of Joe Biden asking "What are you doing?" during a speech is analyzed as a classic teleprompter failure rather than a cognitive lapse. Eli the Coffee Guy provides a quote from Alexander Solzhenitsyn regarding the nature of lying in society and promotes Gigawatt Coffee Roasters with a discount code. Keywords: [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), alexander solzhenitsyn, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md) ### Donald Trump Teleprompter Failure in Las Vegas - **Episode:** [1668: Spillover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-13 - **Time:** 1:14:21–1:16:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1668-spillover/chapter/donald-trump-teleprompter-failure-in-las-vegas.md During a campaign speech in Las Vegas, Donald Trump dealt with a total teleprompter failure in extreme heat. Trump mocked the contractors responsible and claimed his off-script speeches are often better. He used the opportunity to perform an impression of Joe Biden struggling with a teleprompter, though the hosts noted Trump appeared somewhat disorganized without his notes. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [campaign speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-speech.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) ### Joe Biden, Teleprompter Gaffe Defense - **Episode:** [1658: Spaving](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1658-spaving.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-09 - **Time:** 1:27:38–1:29:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1658-spaving/chapter/joe-biden-teleprompter-gaffe-defense.md A viral clip of President Joe Biden seemingly reading "last name" from a teleprompter was defended as a misunderstanding of his speech cadence. The host argued that Biden was likely clarifying that "Riley" was the last name of his former professor, rather than reading a script instruction. This defense was presented as a counter-narrative to the widespread mockery of the incident as a cognitive failure. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), [green bay packers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-bay-packers.md), riley ### Donald Trump Teleprompter Failure and Al Sharpton Supercut - **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-29 - **Time:** 41:51–44:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/donald-trump-teleprompter-failure-and-al-sharpton-supercut.md Donald Trump performed a 45-minute ad-libbed set after his teleprompter failed during a speech to a Black conservative federation. Meanwhile, a supercut of Al Sharpton shows the Reverend struggling with pronunciations, including referring to Ukraine as "Recraine." Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [jim jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-jordan.md), recraine ### Blooper of the Month, Pantry vs Panties - **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-19 - **Time:** 2:32:30–2:34:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/blooper-of-the-month-pantry-vs-panties.md The "Blooper of the Month" features a news anchor accidentally saying "check your panties" instead of "check your pantry" while reading from a teleprompter. The hosts laugh at the anchor's immediate realization of the mistake. This is compared to other recent political gaffes and "word salad" moments in the media. Keywords: [blooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blooper.md), news gaffe, pantry, panties, [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md) ### Presidential Teleprompter Operations, Biden Autocracy Flub - **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-16 - **Time:** 34:40–37:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/presidential-teleprompter-operations-biden-autocracy-flub.md The technical aspects of teleprompter operation are discussed, noting that operators must be in sync with the speaker. It is suggested that speechwriters may be intentionally including difficult words like "autocracy" to trip up President Biden, who has a history of struggling with the term. This is framed as a potential effort by internal factions to make the President appear less capable. Keywords: [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [autocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autocracy.md), [speechwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speechwriting.md) ### Joe Biden's "One Word" Flub and Ugly Americans - **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-10 - **Time:** 3:14:02–3:18:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/joe-biden-s-one-word-flub-and-ugly-americans.md A viral clip of President Joe Biden attempting to define America in "one word" while referencing a trip to the Himalayas with Xi Jinping is analyzed. While the "one word" was intended to be "possibilities," Biden's delivery was marred by teleprompter struggles and a subsequent comment about "ugly Americans." The hosts debate the true reasons why Americans are sometimes viewed negatively abroad. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), himalayas, [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), ugly americans, possibilities ### Kamala Harris, Significance of the Passage of Time, and Stoned Theories - **Episode:** [1436: Frog of War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-24 - **Time:** 12:19–15:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war/chapter/kamala-harris-significance-of-the-passage-of-time-and-stoned-theories.md Vice President Kamala Harris is mocked for a repetitive speech delivered in Louisiana regarding the "significance of the passage of time." The repetitive nature of the remarks leads to speculation that she was either experiencing a teleprompter failure or was under the influence of substances. The hosts compare the current political climate to the 1970s, suggesting a "Great Recycle" of historical events is underway. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [passage of time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passage-of-time.md), [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md) ### Biden Prompter Gaffes and Russian Cynicism - **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-24 - **Time:** 48:58–50:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/biden-prompter-gaffes-and-russian-cynicism.md President Joe Biden experienced several teleprompter errors during his remarks on Vladimir Putin's "twisted rewrite of history." Meanwhile, reports from within Russia suggest that the citizenry remains deeply cynical and skeptical of all government narratives, a sentiment rooted in the history of the Russian Revolution. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), russian revolution, [skepticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skepticism.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, Reverend Al Sharpton Teleprompter Fails - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 2:01:11–2:05:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/knighting-ceremony-reverend-al-sharpton-teleprompter-fails.md The hosts perform a knighting ceremony for several high-level donors. They also play a classic supercut of Reverend Al Sharpton's teleprompter struggles, noting that other commentators like Steven Crowder have recently discovered the footage. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [steven crowder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steven-crowder.md) ### Presidential Teleprompter Constraints, Biden Speech Gaffes - **Episode:** [1394: Re-wilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1394-re-wilding.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-28 - **Time:** 19:11–25:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1394-re-wilding/chapter/presidential-teleprompter-constraints-biden-speech-gaffes.md Leaked images of President Biden's teleprompter reveal a high-magnification setup displaying only three words per line across four lines, which may contribute to his frequent verbal stumbles. Recent gaffes include misquoting his own "God protect our troops" catchphrase and referring to commuters as "computers." Despite these difficulties, the President continues to deliver nearly identical 16-minute speeches at various campaign-style stops. Keywords: [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md), [scranton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scranton.md) ### Biden Speech Flubs, Teleprompter Talent - **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-02 - **Time:** 2:37:43–2:42:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/biden-speech-flubs-teleprompter-talent.md The hosts analyze recent verbal slips by President Biden, including his use of the word "blavely" instead of bravely. A broader discussion on the "talent" required to read from a teleprompter follows, with one host recounting his experience in the Netherlands where teleprompters were banned in favor of memorization or cue cards. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [public speaking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-speaking.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Joe Biden Teleprompter Flub, Vaxed or Masked Slogan - **Episode:** [1347: Big Caffeine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-16 - **Time:** 17:33–19:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1347-big-caffeine/chapter/joe-biden-teleprompter-flub-vaxed-or-masked-slogan.md President Joe Biden experienced a teleprompter error while delivering a speech on the new mask guidelines, appearing to mispronounce the word "vaxed." The administration's new slogan, "Get vaxed or wear a mask," is presented as the primary directive for the American public. Biden reiterated that masks remain necessary for the protection of the unvaccinated population. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), vaxed or masked, [vaccination campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination-campaign.md), public health messaging ### Biden Prompter Flubs, Mars Vaccines - **Episode:** [1342: Disinfo Dozen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-29 - **Time:** 2:32:19–2:34:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen/chapter/biden-prompter-flubs-mars-vaccines.md During his address, President Biden made several incoherent statements, including a claim about "discovering vaccines on Mars" that "gave us the internet." These errors are attributed to teleprompter malfunctions or the President's difficulty with ad-libbing. 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