Topic: Breitbart

The 2016 controversy involving reporter Michelle Fields and Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is revisited. Ben Shapiro's resignation from Breitbart during the incident is characterized as a "phony baloney scandal" used to launch his own media operation. The segment suggests that the allegations of violence against Fields were exaggerated and part of an early effort to discredit the Trump movement.

Dvorak reports on the Albany meetup, where he met a producer who claimed his hair was better than Adam's. He also spoke with a former associate of Andrew Breitbart and Project Veritas who believes Breitbart was murdered. The conversation touched on "spook" culture and recommended spy shows like "Rubicon" and "Berlin Station."

A lengthy segment dedicated to "Value for Value" supporters includes the knighting of several producers, including Sir Macanudo de la Paz, Sir Waltz of Tempe, and Dame Of The Amazeballs. Andrew Marcus, director of "Hating Breitbart," announces the film's 10th-anniversary re-release. Personal stories of "F Cancer" and "Jobs" karma are shared, alongside announcements for upcoming No Agenda meetups in Florida, Michigan, and the Netherlands.

Producers in Cleveland, Ohio, describe organizing "maskless shopping swarms" at retailers like Home Depot, Target, and Aldi. The group encountered police at one location but was eventually allowed to shop. The segment encourages listeners to organize similar groups to protest what they term "medical tyranny."

Corey Lewandowski appeared on news programs to advocate for the President while wishing others would "stay negative" regarding virus tests. The discussion recalls Lewandowski's past controversy involving a reporter, which led to Ben Shapiro resigning from Breitbart News in protest of the site's lack of support for its staff. Questions are also raised about Hope Hicks' return to the President's inner circle after her previous departure.

Matt Rivetz, the founder of Sleeping Giants, appeared on The New Abnormal podcast to discuss his campaign to pressure advertisers to leave conservative sites like Breitbart. Rivetz, a copywriter, started the movement anonymously on Twitter by tagging companies whose ads appeared next to controversial content. The campaign utilizes the automated nature of ad networks to force corporate brands to reconcile their public values with their media placements.

President Trump announced "very serious investigations" into China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, suggesting the country should be held accountable for worldwide damage. Trump highlighted his history of placing tariffs on China and providing financial aid to American farmers targeted by Chinese trade policies. He signaled that the U.S. is determining a "substantial" amount of compensation to seek from the Chinese government.

A Project Veritas report featuring a Google whistleblower alleges that employees at the tech giant campaigned to remove advertisements from Breitbart News due to "extreme sexism." Internal documents suggest over 1,000 employees signed a letter urging leadership to end the business relationship with the conservative site. The hosts express skepticism regarding the whistleblower's protection methods, noting that simple voice modulation is insufficient to hide an identity.

PC Magazine is criticized for excluding No Agenda from its "64 Best Podcasts of 2019" list, which the hosts attribute to a bias toward repurposed NPR content. The discussion shifts to Ben Shapiro, describing him as a "Trump-hating neocon" who gained prominence after leaving Breitbart over the Michelle Fields/Corey Lewandowski incident. Shapiro's broadcasting style and "jarring" ad transitions are also critiqued.

A Breitbart interview with Donald Trump is analyzed after CNN interpreted his comments about the support of police, military, and "Bikers for Trump" as a threat of violence. The hosts argue Trump was actually discussing the restraint shown by the right in the face of left-wing campus violence and investigations. They criticize the media for conflating these remarks with past statements to create a "dictator" narrative.

The hosts continue testing NewsGuard on various digital platforms, noting that Breitbart is flagged with a red exclamation mark while the Drudge Report remains unrated. Wikipedia receives a blue informational icon due to its user-generated nature. They suggest the rating system is biased against independent media and serves the interests of large advertising agencies.

A retrospective on the 2010 firing of Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod highlights the dangers of reacting to out-of-context media clips, specifically those released by Breitbart. The incident is used to argue for the importance of due process and the risks of "panicky" leadership in the face of public accusations. Concerns are raised about modern workplace environments where anonymous allegations can lead to immediate termination without investigation.

The reporting of Steve Bannon's resignation from Breitbart News is criticized for using the phrase "described as" when labeling the outlet as a haven for white nationalists. This linguistic tactic is viewed as a way for reporters to insert bias without performing direct verification.

Establishment Republicans led by Mitch McConnell have formed a super PAC to discredit Steve Bannon ahead of the 2018 elections. In a separate development, Roger Stone was permanently suspended from Twitter after using offensive language. The hosts criticize Twitter's inconsistent enforcement of its terms of service.

An analysis of Steve Bannon's exit from the White House, comparing it to Anthony Scaramucci's brief tenure. The hosts propose a "hatchet man" theory where Bannon intentionally leaked information to progressive journalists like Robert Kuttner to establish a specific narrative before returning to Breitbart to fight for Trump's agenda from the outside.

Breitbart editor Joel Pollack appeared on "The View" to defend the website against allegations of white supremacy and anti-Semitism. Pollack, an Orthodox Jew, argued that the media has ignored rising anti-Semitism on college campuses while unfairly targeting Steve Bannon.

Milo Yiannopoulos resigned from Breitbart and lost a $250,000 book deal with Simon & Schuster following surfaced comments regarding consensual relationships between men and 13-year-old boys. The takedown is attributed to a coordinated effort by The Reagan Battalion, a collective of conservative media outlets including National Review and The Blaze. The fallout included the rescinding of his invitation to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Professor Robert Reich suggested on CNN that the violent riots at UC Berkeley, which canceled a Milo Yiannopoulos event, were orchestrated by right-wing agitators. Reich claimed the masked individuals were "paramilitary" outsiders intended to make the left look bad. These assertions are met with skepticism, noting the lack of evidence for right-wing involvement in the campus destruction.

A media agency insider reports a concerted effort by clients to pull advertising from Breitbart. The hosts link this to strategies used by organizations like Media Matters to de-platform conservative voices. They argue that alternative media is being systematically targeted through advertiser boycotts.

The hosts analyze Steve Bannon's role in the Trump administration, noting his background at Goldman Sachs and his investment in the television show Seinfeld. They argue that Bannon is an economic strategist rather than an alt-right propagandist and mention that the New York Times admitted there is no hard evidence of him making anti-Semitic statements.