Topic: Media Performance

2 chapters across the catalog

Common Sense Fact
Episode 637 1:28:00 - 1:32:02

637: Common Sense Fact

Post-Modern Performance Art, Social Media Short-Circuiting

The hosts define the No Agenda show as "post-modern performance art" and a "public health service" that helps listeners process media propaganda. They argue that social media often "short-circuits" public discourse, whereas their aggregation of information from global producers provides a healthier alternative.

Hornet's Nest
Episode 560 2:51 - 11:49

560: Hornet's Nest

Six-Year Anniversary, Host Relationship Dynamics, Media Performance

Marking the sixth anniversary of the program, the hosts reflect on their unique professional relationship and the lack of interaction outside of show hours. They critique the state of corporate media and discuss the difficulty of maintaining a public performance over decades. An anecdote about a conversation at a farmers' market regarding the NSA and internal agency whistleblowers serves as a transition into the show's mission.