# The Free Press on The No Agenda Show

The Free Press comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to October 2025.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – October 2025
- **Related topics:** [Barry Weiss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-weiss.md), [Azerbaijan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azerbaijan.md), [Baku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baku.md), [Bari Weiss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bari-weiss.md), [Bloggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloggers.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Free Trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md), [Glenn Greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Barry Weiss, Skydance Acquisition of The Free Press

- **Episode:** [1806: Gray Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-09
- **Time:** 15:37–27:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone/chapter/barry-weiss-skydance-acquisition-of-the-free-press.md

Skydance Media reportedly acquired Barry Weiss's publication, The Free Press, for $150 million, with Weiss named as the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News. Analysts question the actual valuation of the deal and whether Weiss will serve as a "change agent" or an ideological enforcer within the legacy media institution. Critics like Glenn Greenwald expressed skepticism regarding her ability to disrupt mainstream media narratives.

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### Analysis of Modern Podcast Trends and The Free Press

- **Episode:** [1512: Cash is Criminal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-15
- **Time:** 2:15:09–2:19:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal/chapter/analysis-of-modern-podcast-trends-and-the-free-press.md

The hosts critique a new wave of podcasts associated with Barry Weiss's "The Free Press," specifically highlighting a show called "Feminine Chaos." They describe the content as representative of a specific modern demographic, focusing on niche topics like "demisexuality" and casual banter about pets. The segment serves as a critique of current podcasting categories and production styles.

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### Bari Weiss, The Free Press, Twitter Moderation Transparency

- **Episode:** [1511: SEERS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-11
- **Time:** 52:44–58:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers/chapter/bari-weiss-the-free-press-twitter-moderation-transparency.md

Bari Weiss joined the Twitter Files project, utilizing her platform "The Free Press" to report on internal company communications. The hosts question how Weiss and Michael Shellenberger were selected by Elon Musk and note Weiss's involvement with the new University of Austin. The reporting focuses on "visibility filtering" and the internal mechanisms used to suppress certain accounts and topics.

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### State Department, Free the Press Campaign

- **Episode:** [718: Sizeist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/718-sizeist.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-03
- **Time:** 1:19:59–1:25:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/718-sizeist/chapter/state-department-free-the-press-campaign.md

State Department spokesperson Marie Harf highlighted the "Free the Press" campaign, specifically calling out Azerbaijan for the imprisonment of 12 journalists and bloggers. The inclusion of "bloggers" as a protected category of journalists is noted as a new focus for the State Department. The campaign is described as a tool for shaming foreign regimes to encourage political change.

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### Joe Biden Gaffe, Buy American Provision Debate

- **Episode:** [174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-14
- **Time:** 1:37:04–1:40:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy/chapter/joe-biden-gaffe-buy-american-provision-debate.md

Vice President Joe Biden is mocked for a "Meet the Press" appearance where he defended the fair treatment of terrorists while simultaneously predicting their execution. The hosts also discuss the removal of "Buy American" provisions from the stimulus bill, noting that other nations like China and Japan successfully implemented similar protectionist measures in their own recovery plans.

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