Topic: Anna Wintour

6 chapters across the catalog

Obamable
Episode 1243 9:12 - 11:45

1243: Obamable

Fashion Industry Collapse, Austin Color-Coded Threat Levels

The fashion industry faces total obliteration due to the pandemic, with major designers going out of business and Anna Wintour's influence at Vogue being challenged. Locally, Austin Mayor Steve Adler has implemented a five-stage color-coded threat system similar to post-9/11 security levels. The hosts criticize the "non-essential travel" restrictions and the slow pace of reopening in Travis County compared to the rest of Texas.

ISIS-Land
Episode 857 50:22 - 52:17

857: ISIS-Land

Female Power Dynamics and Executive Office Culture

A host recounts an anecdote from their time as a New York executive regarding a female colleague's elaborate lunch rituals, involving booked conference rooms and fine china. The story is used to illustrate the "suck-up" culture and specific power processes that often surround high-ranking female leaders, drawing a parallel to Hillary Clinton's inner circle.

Faschtech
Episode 704 2:44:52 - 2:48:25

704: Faschtech

Lean In, Bluffing, and Morning Show Cliches

A segment on "The Today Show" featuring advice from Anna Wintour encourages women to "pretend to know what you're doing" as a career strategy. The hosts criticize this "bluffing" advice as dangerous and mock the morning show's quick transition from discussing female empowerment to a shallow segment about "fairy tale footwear." They view these programs as shameless in their pursuit of female consumer engagement.

Episode 468 2:17:23 - 2:21:46

468: Meat Hands

Media Industry Shifts and Anna Wintour Ambassadorship

The hosts discuss changes in the cable news landscape, including restructuring at Fox News and the move of several pundits to Current TV. They also report on rumors that President Obama may appoint Vogue editor Anna Wintour as Ambassador to the UK or France as a reward for her significant fundraising efforts.

Cyber 9/11
Episode 417 52:48 - 55:15

417: Cyber 9/11

Sarah Jessica Parker Fundraiser and Dianne Feinstein

A high-profile fundraiser for President Obama hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour is discussed. The segment also covers Senator Dianne Feinstein's role as head of the Intelligence Committee and her complex relationship with the Obama administration. Rumors of internal friction between Feinstein and the White House regarding campaign funds and intelligence leaks are mentioned.

By Executive Order
Episode 271 1:31:58 - 1:34:27

271: By Executive Order

Knighting of Dame Veronica Roberts and State Dinner Guests

Veronica Roberts is officially knighted as a Dame of the No Agenda Show on her 27th birthday. The hosts then pivot to the guest list for the White House state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao, noting the presence of elites like Barbara Streisand, Anna Wintour, and Yo-Yo Ma.