# William Randolph Hearst on The No Agenda Show William Randolph Hearst comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** February 2010 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Hemp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hemp.md), [Reefer Madness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reefer-madness.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Cbd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbd.md), [Death Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-tax.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Estate Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/estate-tax.md), [Family Guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [Farm Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farm-bill.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Industrial Hemp Legalization, Farm Bill 2018 - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 1:42:47–1:47:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/industrial-hemp-legalization-farm-bill-2018.md A federal bill is moving toward legalizing industrial hemp for the first time in 80 years as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. The hosts discuss the economic potential of the CBD market and the historical reasons for hemp's prohibition. Dvorak attributes the original ban to William Randolph Hearst's desire to protect his timber investments from hemp-based paper competition. Keywords: [industrial hemp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-hemp.md), [farm bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farm-bill.md), [cbd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbd.md), [william randolph hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-randolph-hearst.md), [reefer madness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reefer-madness.md) ### Advertiser Pressure and the First Amendment - **Episode:** [1501: Under Salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-10 - **Time:** 1:36:30–1:42:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt/chapter/advertiser-pressure-and-the-first-amendment.md Elon Musk characterizes the advertiser boycott of Twitter as an "attack on the First Amendment," orchestrated by activist groups. He notes that Twitter is particularly vulnerable because its revenue relies on large brand advertising rather than direct response ads. A historical parallel is drawn to William Randolph Hearst, who reportedly vowed to destroy companies that pulled advertising from his newspapers. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [william randolph hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-randolph-hearst.md), [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md) ### Wealthy Business Archetypes, John DeLorean and Succession - **Episode:** [1181: Solutioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-17 - **Time:** 15:31–17:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning/chapter/wealthy-business-archetypes-john-delorean-and-succession.md The conversation shifts to the crass demeanor often found in successful business moguls, comparing Donald Trump to figures like John DeLorean and William Randolph Hearst. The popularity of television dramas like HBO's Succession is cited as evidence of the public's fascination with dysfunctional business dynasties. Keywords: [john delorean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-delorean.md), [william randolph hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-randolph-hearst.md), [succession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/succession.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), business dynasties, demeanor ### Historical Precedents for Ditching the Press - **Episode:** [878: Pet a Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/878-pet-a-pony.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-17 - **Time:** 1:28:00–1:30:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/878-pet-a-pony/chapter/historical-precedents-for-ditching-the-press.md The hosts discuss historical methods used by leaders to avoid the press, including Franklin D. Roosevelt's private train spur under the Waldorf Astoria. John C. Dvorak shares an anecdote about a secret bookshelf door in the Canadian Prime Minister's office used to evade reporters. They conclude that Trump's desire for privacy is not unprecedented. Keywords: [franklin d. roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/franklin-d-roosevelt.md), [waldorf astoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waldorf-astoria.md), [william randolph hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-randolph-hearst.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), secret doors ### Estate Tax, Hearst Family Trust - **Episode:** [863: Quantum of Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-25 - **Time:** 1:54:18–1:58:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/863-quantum-of-evidence/chapter/estate-tax-hearst-family-trust.md The history and purpose of the estate tax are discussed, with the hosts noting how wealthy families like the Hearsts use elaborate trusts to bypass the tax and maintain control over their wealth across generations. Keywords: [estate tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/estate-tax.md), [death tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-tax.md), patty hearst, [william randolph hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-randolph-hearst.md), family trust ### Marijuana Legalization and the Emerald Triangle - **Episode:** [219: Train Crashes into Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/219-train-crashes-into-plane.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-21 - **Time:** 1:19:45–1:22:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/219-train-crashes-into-plane/chapter/marijuana-legalization-and-the-emerald-triangle.md A segment from Family Guy advocating for marijuana legalization is discussed, referencing the historical role of William Randolph Hearst in criminalizing hemp. The hosts also note a Wall Street Journal report on the "Emerald Triangle" in Northern California facing competition from large-scale pot farms in Los Angeles County. Keywords: [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), emerald triangle, [hemp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hemp.md), [william randolph hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-randolph-hearst.md) ### Medical Marijuana Paranoia, Reefer Madness and Social Stigma - **Episode:** [174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-14 - **Time:** 29:50–33:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy/chapter/medical-marijuana-paranoia-reefer-madness-and-social-stigma.md Listener emails describe extreme adverse reactions to high-potency medical marijuana, including prolonged paranoia. The hosts compare these modern accounts to the 1930s "Reefer Madness" propaganda campaign led by William Randolph Hearst. They debate whether current media stories about "flipping out" on weed are organic or part of a campaign to prevent legalization in California. Keywords: [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [paranoia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paranoia.md), [pcp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcp.md), [reefer madness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reefer-madness.md), [william randolph hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-randolph-hearst.md), [hemp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hemp.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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