# Vice Media on The No Agenda Show

Vice Media comes up in 23 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2011 to August 2024.

- **Chapters:** 23
- **Episodes:** 21
- **Discussed:** August 2011 – August 2024
- **Related topics:** [Shane Smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shane-smith.md), [Tom Freston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-freston.md), [Viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [Vice President](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md), [Dennis Rodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-rodman.md), [Harlem Globetrotters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harlem-globetrotters.md), [Mainstream Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Sumner Redstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sumner-redstone.md), [Vice News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-news.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 23

### Tim Walz, Media Coverage, Cuddly Persona

- **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-08
- **Time:** 5:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/tim-walz-media-coverage-cuddly-persona.md

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is analyzed following his selection as Kamala Harris's vice presidential running mate. Media outlets are criticized for using coordinated talking points, specifically the repetitive use of the word "cuddly" and "joyful" to describe his persona. The discussion highlights Walz's background as a teacher and football coach while questioning the authenticity of the "folksy" image presented by the press.

Keywords: [tim walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md)

### Vice Media Bankruptcy and Digital Media Decline

- **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-04
- **Time:** 7:29–8:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/vice-media-bankruptcy-and-digital-media-decline.md

Vice Media is facing bankruptcy after failing to find a buyer, following years of high-valuation investments from companies like Time Warner and Murdoch. The company, which began as a magazine in Canada founded by Shane Smith and Gavin McInnes, raised over $900 million but struggled to establish a sustainable business model. This collapse mirrors broader trends in digital media, including recent downsizing at BuzzFeed.

Keywords: [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [shane smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shane-smith.md), [gavin mcinnes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-mcinnes.md), [buzzfeed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzfeed.md), [digital media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-media.md)

### Vice Media Funding and David Icke Documentary

- **Episode:** [1135: Miss Lawyer USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-05
- **Time:** 1:58:29–2:04:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa/chapter/vice-media-funding-and-david-icke-documentary.md

Vice Media reportedly secured $250 million in debt financing from a consortium led by George Soros following significant layoffs. The hosts examine a Vice documentary about David Icke, criticizing it for mischaracterizing Icke's famous 1991 interview on the Terry Wogan show. They argue that Vice's editorial direction is influenced by its need for survival and corporate funding.

Keywords: [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [tom freston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-freston.md), [david icke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-icke.md), [terry wogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terry-wogan.md), [funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funding.md)

### Jill Abramson, Vice Media Oppo Campaign Allegations

- **Episode:** [1114: Fudged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1114-fudged.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-21
- **Time:** 1:37:11–1:40:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1114-fudged/chapter/jill-abramson-vice-media-oppo-campaign-allegations.md

Former New York Times editor Jill Abramson alleged on CNN that Vice Media ran an "oppo campaign" against her book after she provided them with galley proofs for fact-checking. Abramson claims Vice strategized to discredit the book rather than correcting errors. Vice is described as an entity that hires political war room strategists rather than traditional PR spokespeople to handle its public image.

Keywords: [jill abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [plagiarism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plagiarism.md), [opposition research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opposition-research.md)

### Vice Media, Kids Telling Dirty Jokes Series

- **Episode:** [1099: Wobama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1099-wobama.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-31
- **Time:** 2:32:32–2:35:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1099-wobama/chapter/vice-media-kids-telling-dirty-jokes-series.md

Vice Media is criticized for a YouTube series featuring young children telling "dirty" and offensive jokes, including those about the Holocaust. The hosts characterize the content as child abuse and question why YouTube allows such material to remain on its platform while deplatforming other creators. The series is viewed as a symptom of a media culture that exploits children for "edgy" liberal content.

Keywords: [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [child abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-abuse.md), dirty jokes, [media ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ethics.md)

### Mike Pence, Vice Presidential Strategy and Media Attention

- **Episode:** [1067: Double Header](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1067-double-header.md)
- **Published:** 2018-09-09
- **Time:** 46:31–48:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1067-double-header/chapter/mike-pence-vice-presidential-strategy-and-media-attention.md

Scott Adams evaluates Mike Pence as an "ideal vice president" who serves as a boring, solid backup to Donald Trump's "multimedia circus." He argues that Pence lacks the personality to win a presidency on his own but complements Trump's strategy of capturing billions in free media. Adams notes that Trump found a weakness in the media model by being consistently interesting.

Keywords: [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [win bigly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/win-bigly.md), [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md), media attention, [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md)

### Vice Media Business Model and Tom Arnold Series

- **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-28
- **Time:** 15:31–18:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/vice-media-business-model-and-tom-arnold-series.md

The business strategy of Vice Media is critiqued, characterizing the organization as an advertising agency rather than a traditional news outlet. There is skepticism regarding the longevity of Tom Arnold's show, with suggestions that the production relies on sensationalism and "guest abuse" for engagement.

Keywords: [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [tom freston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-freston.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), advertising agency, tom arnold, [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md)

### Sexual Misconduct Allegations in Academia and Media

- **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-07
- **Time:** 1:14:35–1:18:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/sexual-misconduct-allegations-in-academia-and-media.md

The "Me Too" movement continues to impact various sectors, including the resignation of a second Columbia University professor and the suspension of executives at Vice Media. The hosts discuss the firing of Andrew Creighton and Mike Germano at Vice and the departure of Senator Al Franken. They predict that Hollywood figures will use the Golden Globes to contrast their behavior with the President's.

Keywords: [columbia university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [gamergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gamergate.md), [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [sexual misconduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-misconduct.md)

### Vice News and the Upstage Meme

- **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-20
- **Time:** 1:13:51–1:16:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/vice-news-and-the-upstage-meme.md

A discussion on the emergence of the "upstage meme," which suggests that Donald Trump is uniquely irritated by staff members who receive more media attention than him. The hosts trace this narrative back to Elizabeth Warren and suggest it is being used as a new psychological angle to attack the President.

Keywords: [vice news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-news.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), thin skin, upstage meme, [media strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-strategy.md)

### Vice News Charlottesville Documentary Production Quality

- **Episode:** [956: Identitarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/956-identitarian.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-17
- **Time:** 11:11–15:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/956-identitarian/chapter/vice-news-charlottesville-documentary-production-quality.md

The Vice News package on the Charlottesville protests is criticized for its cinematic production style, which utilized high-end cameras and dramatic music to create a specific narrative. Concerns are raised about how mainstream outlets like NBC and CNN used this pre-produced footage without clarifying its edited nature. The contrast between raw C-SPAN footage and the "movie look" of the Vice documentary is noted as a tool for propaganda.

Keywords: [vice news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-news.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [video editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-editing.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md)

### Adapt Pharma Market Monopoly and Viceland Documentary

- **Episode:** [941: Shmoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-25
- **Time:** 5:30–9:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo/chapter/adapt-pharma-market-monopoly-and-viceland-documentary.md

Adapt Pharma holds a virtual monopoly on the first FDA-approved nasal form of Naloxone, leading to speculation about a future IPO driven by heavy public relations. A shift in discussion critiques a Viceland documentary regarding the burka ban in France. The documentary is criticized for focusing on schoolgirls' clothing choices rather than addressing the cultural tensions in European "no-go zones."

Keywords: adapt pharma, [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), viceland, [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), opioid treatment

### Native Advertising, Politico and Vice Media

- **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-22
- **Time:** 1:43:32–1:47:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/native-advertising-politico-and-vice-media.md

The rise of native advertising—ads designed to look like editorial content—is discussed as a threat to traditional journalism. Politico recently hired a "native officer" to lead its branded content department, following the lead of The Washington Post and The Atlantic. The hosts argue that outlets like Vice are essentially advertising agencies disguised as news organizations, where high production budgets are used to obfuscate the promotional nature of the content.

Keywords: [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [politico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politico.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), ad age, [journalism ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism-ethics.md), branded content

### Knighting Ceremony, Millennials and Vice Media Skepticism

- **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-22
- **Time:** 2:11:12–2:14:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/knighting-ceremony-millennials-and-vice-media-skepticism.md

During the knighting ceremony for Sir Joe Blazek and others, the hosts return to the topic of native advertising and its impact on millennials. They challenge the notion that younger generations are "immune" to advertising, arguing instead that they are the primary targets for sophisticated branded content from outlets like Vice. The hosts suggest that Vice's large production budgets are proof of its role as a high-end advertising platform.

Keywords: [knighting ceremony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting-ceremony.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [skepticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skepticism.md), generation gap

### Vice Media CEO Shane Smith and Mainstream Investment

- **Episode:** [765: Smart Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/765-smart-power.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-15
- **Time:** 16:33–22:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/765-smart-power/chapter/vice-media-ceo-shane-smith-and-mainstream-investment.md

Vice Media CEO Shane Smith appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss the brand's growth among millennials and its "non-political" reporting from conflict zones like ISIS-controlled territory. The hosts deconstruct Smith's claim of not being a "sellout," pointing to significant investments from 21st Century Fox, WPP, and Viacom. They suggest Vice's reporting is often staged or influenced by its mainstream corporate board members.

Keywords: [shane smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shane-smith.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [james murdoch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-murdoch.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md)

### Vice Media Obama Interview and the Cotton Letter

- **Episode:** [704: Faschtech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-15
- **Time:** 33:04–38:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech/chapter/vice-media-obama-interview-and-the-cotton-letter.md

Vice Media is set to release a high-production interview with President Barack Obama, which includes discussions on climate change, marijuana legalization, and the controversial letter sent by 47 Republican senators to Iran. The letter, led by Senator Tom Cotton, warns the Iranian leadership that any nuclear deal could be revoked by a future president. The hosts discuss the breakdown in trust between Obama and House Speaker John Boehner as a backdrop to this legislative interference.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [ayatollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [john boehner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-boehner.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

### Vice Media Valuation and Potential Acquisition of HLN

- **Episode:** [675: Aristocrats!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-04
- **Time:** 2:20:11–2:23:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats/chapter/vice-media-valuation-and-potential-acquisition-of-hln.md

Vice Media CEO Shane Smith discussed the company's aggressive acquisition strategy, targeting "distressed media assets" like magazines and television networks. Smith hinted that Vice is interested in acquiring HLN (Headline News), claiming the network is currently performing poorly and could be revitalized under Vice's management.

Keywords: [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [shane smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shane-smith.md), [tom freston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-freston.md), [hln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hln.md), [acquisitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acquisitions.md)

### Vice Media, Tom Freston and Shane Smith

- **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-23
- **Time:** 2:38:57–2:42:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/vice-media-tom-freston-and-shane-smith.md

The credibility and valuation of Vice Media are questioned, with the hosts suggesting that many of their "edgy" documentaries are scripted or rigged. The involvement of former Viacom executive Tom Freston and founder Shane Smith is highlighted as Vice moves toward a multi-billion dollar valuation.

Keywords: [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [tom freston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-freston.md), [shane smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shane-smith.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

### Fukushima Radiation, Vice Media Cesium Claims

- **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-23
- **Time:** 2:42:10–2:51:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/fukushima-radiation-vice-media-cesium-claims.md

A Vice Media documentary on Fukushima is criticized for using "sweetened" audio and sensationalist claims about radiation levels. Nuclear expert Rod Adams provides a counter-analysis, stating that the levels of cesium and iodine released do not pose the long-term public health threat suggested by the film.

Keywords: [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [cesium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cesium.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [thyroid cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thyroid-cancer.md), [rod adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-adams.md)

### Google and Netflix Party at the Institute of Peace

- **Episode:** [614: Fruity Drinks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-04
- **Time:** 42:24–46:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks/chapter/google-and-netflix-party-at-the-institute-of-peace.md

Google and Netflix hosted a high-profile party at the Institute of Peace during the Correspondents Dinner weekend, attracting a mix of media and political figures. Attendees included Nancy Pelosi, Shane Smith of Vice Media, and cast members from "House of Cards" and "Scandal." The event featured elaborate decor and "invisible hands" sketching drawings on the walls, highlighting the intersection of Silicon Valley and Washington power.

Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [house of cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-cards.md), [ronan farrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronan-farrow.md), institute of peace, [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md)

### Dennis Rodman, Vice Media, and Viacom Interests

- **Episode:** [610: Clip Show III](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/610-clip-show-iii.md)
- **Published:** 2014-04-20
- **Time:** 29:53–33:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/610-clip-show-iii/chapter/dennis-rodman-vice-media-and-viacom-interests.md

Dennis Rodman's visit to North Korea is scrutinized as a corporate-sponsored event involving Vice Media and the Harlem Globetrotters. Research is presented claiming that Viacom has held a quiet investment in Vice since 2007, funding their expensive international productions. The hosts suggest the trip was a coordinated effort by media interests, potentially involving Disney, to scout opportunities in the isolated nation.

Keywords: [dennis rodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-rodman.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [sumner redstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sumner-redstone.md), [harlem globetrotters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harlem-globetrotters.md)

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