Topic: Corporate Shill

2 chapters across the catalog

Obama Needs Water
Episode 292 1:13:05 - 1:16:54

292: Obama Needs Water

CH2M Hill and Ethical Company Branding

The hosts examine CH2M Hill, a major contractor involved in the sustainable energy alliance. They point out the irony of the company displaying a "World's Most Ethical Companies" badge on its website. They also describe bizarre imagery on the company's site, including what appears to be an oil rig situated in the middle of the River Thames in London.

Checkpoint Nation
Episode 225 1:04:05 - 1:06:11

225: Checkpoint Nation

Bill Hicks on Commercialism and Artistic Integrity

A clip of comedian Bill Hicks is played to explain why the No Agenda show refuses traditional advertising. Hicks argues that doing commercials makes a person a "corporate shill" and compromises their artistic integrity. The hosts use this to justify their rejection by the Nokia Ovi store and their reliance on listener support.