# Willie Brown on The No Agenda Show

Willie Brown comes up in 10 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to August 2024.

- **Chapters:** 10
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** September 2009 – August 2024
- **Related topics:** [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [Gavin Newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Ben Shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-shapiro.md), [California Politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-politics.md), [Chris Matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [Cnn Town Hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn-town-hall.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Doug Emhoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doug-emhoff.md), [Eric Holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md)

## Chapters 1–10 of 10

### Donald Trump, Willie Brown Helicopter Story and Crowd Size Obsessions

- **Episode:** [1685: Favela Ready](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-11
- **Time:** 3:57–7:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready/chapter/donald-trump-willie-brown-helicopter-story-and-crowd-size-obsessions.md

Donald Trump claimed during a press conference that he survived a near-fatal helicopter crash with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Investigations into NTSB and ATC records suggest the event likely involved Jerry Brown or Gavin Newsom during wildfire surveys rather than Willie Brown. Trump also drew criticism for comparing his January 6th rally attendance to the crowd size of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

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### Daddy Long Legs and Willie Brown Songs

- **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-01
- **Time:** 3:17:36–3:23:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/daddy-long-legs-and-willie-brown-songs.md

The episode's closing music featured satirical songs about "Daddy Long Legs" Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's early political career in San Francisco with Willie Brown. The lyrics referenced the BMW and Corvette reportedly gifted to Harris and her rapid promotion within the California political system. The segment serves as a musical deconstruction of the current executive branch's public narratives.

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### Pastor James Manning Criticizes Kamala Harris Background

- **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-28
- **Time:** 13:21–16:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/pastor-james-manning-criticizes-kamala-harris-background.md

Pastor James Manning delivers a critical commentary on Kamala Harris, focusing on her past relationship with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Manning questions the authenticity of her marriage to Doug Emhoff and suggests her political rise is rooted in calculated personal moves. He warns that Harris is a "conniving" figure who may pose a threat to Joe Biden's remaining time in office.

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### Kamala Harris and the California Political Machine

- **Episode:** [1285: Davos Douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1285-davos-douche.md)
- **Published:** 2020-10-15
- **Time:** 2:35:07–2:37:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1285-davos-douche/chapter/kamala-harris-and-the-california-political-machine.md

Kamala Harris is described as a product of the California political machine, having been mentored by Willie Brown and supported by the Pelosi and Newsom families. Despite a poor performance in the Democratic primaries, she was selected as the Vice Presidential nominee. Observers suggest that the 25th Amendment commission is being prepared to facilitate an early transition of power from Joe Biden to Harris.

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### Willie Brown, Hillary Clinton and Jennifer Aniston

- **Episode:** [1179: Vooden Sporks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1179-vooden-sporks.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-10
- **Time:** 1:34:34–1:37:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1179-vooden-sporks/chapter/willie-brown-hillary-clinton-and-jennifer-aniston.md

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown published a column in the San Francisco Chronicle suggesting that Hillary Clinton should be the Democratic nominee due to her brand recognition. In a separate tangent, the hosts discuss Jennifer Aniston's origins and a host's claim of meeting her at an Austin airport, which is contested by biographical facts stating she is from Los Angeles.

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### Kamala Harris, Presidential Campaign Launch

- **Episode:** [1108: Sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-01
- **Time:** 55:46–1:01:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm/chapter/kamala-harris-presidential-campaign-launch.md

Senator Kamala Harris officially launches her 2020 presidential campaign with a speech in Oakland and a CNN town hall. The hosts compare her speaking style and "arrogance" to Hillary Clinton, noting her history as a District Attorney. They specifically critique a segment of her speech where she asks "Who are we?" and provides the circular answer, "We are better than this," which they label as "dingbatty."

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### Ben Shapiro, Sarcasm in Political Broadcasting

- **Episode:** [1108: Sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-01
- **Time:** 1:06:05–1:15:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm/chapter/ben-shapiro-sarcasm-in-political-broadcasting.md

The hosts analyze Ben Shapiro's use of sarcasm as a primary rhetorical tool, specifically regarding his coverage of Kamala Harris's past relationship with Willie Brown. They argue that Shapiro's constant sarcasm is "bad broadcasting" because it can be misinterpreted as factual statement by casual listeners. The discussion expands to how sarcasm has replaced genuine humor on both the right and left in social media and cable news.

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### Willie Brown on San Francisco Tech Class War

- **Episode:** [569: 23 and Plea](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/569-23-and-plea.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-28
- **Time:** 40:30–44:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/569-23-and-plea/chapter/willie-brown-on-san-francisco-tech-class-war.md

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown wrote a column addressing the "class war" in the city caused by the tech industry's impact on rents and culture. The hosts discuss the gentrification of Market Street and the isolation of tech workers who use private buses and Uber, leading to a "cocooned" environment that avoids local issues like homelessness.

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### Chris Matthews Ethnic Flavor Comment, Race Baiting Allegations

- **Episode:** [419: Degrowth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/419-degrowth.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-21
- **Time:** 12:29–14:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/419-degrowth/chapter/chris-matthews-ethnic-flavor-comment-race-baiting-allegations.md

MSNBC host Chris Matthews and former Mayor Willie Brown suggested that the Republican pursuit of Eric Holder has an "ethnic flavor" or racial motivation. This is characterized as a "race card" strategy intended to mobilize black voters for the upcoming election. The segment also confirms that the "Gold Stupidity" clip was previously aired in September 2011 on episode 343.

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### Willie Brown, Political Savvy in San Francisco

- **Episode:** [128: Coming Soon: The Cashless Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society.md)
- **Published:** 2009-09-06
- **Time:** 8:08–9:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society/chapter/willie-brown-political-savvy-in-san-francisco.md

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, known as "Slick Willie," offered a subtle critique of Van Jones, labeling him a troublemaker. The discussion highlights Brown's political longevity and his reputation for being a savvy, unforgiving character in California politics. Brown's snub by the Obama administration is noted as a factor in his willingness to criticize the former czar.

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