# Wael Ghonim on The No Agenda Show Wael Ghonim comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2011 to January 2012. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** February 2011 – January 2012 - **Related topics:** [Egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [Tahrir Square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tahrir-square.md), [Book Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-deal.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Food Riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-riots.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [High-speed Rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [John Mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [Julian Assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Wael Ghonim Book Deal and Julian Assange on RT - **Episode:** [377: Cleanest Dirty Shirt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/377-cleanest-dirty-shirt.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-26 - **Time:** 2:10:47–2:14:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/377-cleanest-dirty-shirt/chapter/wael-ghonim-book-deal-and-julian-assange-on-rt.md Wael Ghonim, the Google executive associated with the Egyptian revolution, has secured a major book deal, which the hosts view as a "payoff." Similarly, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is launching a talk show on Russia Today (RT). The hosts criticize the quality of RT's programming and the perceived co-opting of these figures by mainstream or state-run media. Keywords: [wael ghonim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wael-ghonim.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), egypt revolution, [book deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-deal.md) ### International Republican Institute, Mohamed ElBaradei and Wael Ghonim - **Episode:** [317: Blood and Treasure](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/317-blood-and-treasure.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-30 - **Time:** 29:49–32:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/317-blood-and-treasure/chapter/international-republican-institute-mohamed-elbaradei-and-wael-ghonim.md The hosts link the Egyptian uprisings to training and financing provided by the International Republican Institute, chaired by John McCain. They also note that Google executive Wael Ghonim created the campaign website for Mohamed ElBaradei, whom they predict will be the next leader of Egypt. Keywords: [mohamed elbaradei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mohamed-elbaradei.md), [wael ghonim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wael-ghonim.md), international republican institute, [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), egypt revolution ### Revolution 2.0, Wael Ghonim, Alliance of Youth Movements - **Episode:** [286: Wonton Violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/286-wonton-violence.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-13 - **Time:** 58:11–1:01:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/286-wonton-violence/chapter/revolution-2-0-wael-ghonim-alliance-of-youth-movements.md Google executive Wael Ghonim's "Revolution 2.0" concept is framed as State Department propaganda. The "Alliance of Youth Movements," co-founded by Jared Cohen, is identified as a US-backed platform designed to train activists in organizing electronic-driven protests across North Africa. Keywords: [wael ghonim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wael-ghonim.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), alliance of youth movements, jared cohen, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md) ### Egypt Food Riots and the Google Revolution Myth - **Episode:** [278: Pap Schmear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/278-pap-schmear.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-13 - **Time:** 1:56:59–2:01:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/278-pap-schmear/chapter/egypt-food-riots-and-the-google-revolution-myth.md The uprising in Egypt is described primarily as a riot over rising food and flour prices rather than a purely political movement. The media narrative focusing on Google executive Wael Ghonim as the "face of the revolution" is dismissed as a myth created to highlight the power of the internet. The hosts compare the public's susceptibility to these narratives to the blind support for projects like high-speed rail in the United States. Keywords: [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [tahrir square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tahrir-square.md), [wael ghonim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wael-ghonim.md), [food riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-riots.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md) ### Media Narratives of the Facebook and Twitter Revolutions - **Episode:** [277: Gingerbread Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/277-gingerbread-nation.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-10 - **Time:** 42:10–46:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/277-gingerbread-nation/chapter/media-narratives-of-the-facebook-and-twitter-revolutions.md The hosts critique the mainstream media narrative that social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are the primary drivers of the Egyptian revolution. They analyze news clips featuring Google executive Wael Ghonim and protesters at the Egyptian Parliament. They argue that the media is oversimplifying the conflict and that targeting an empty parliament building was a tactical move for safety rather than a strategic victory. Keywords: [wael ghonim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wael-ghonim.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [tahrir square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tahrir-square.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), egyptian parliament --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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