# 2021 on The No Agenda Show

2021 comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2019 to March 2024.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** May 2019 – March 2024
- **Related topics:** [Miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Antibodies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibodies.md), [Billie Eilish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billie-eilish.md), [Bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [Breakthrough Infections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infections.md), [Cvs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cvs.md), [David Hasselhoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-hasselhoff.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Episode 1307 Artwork, The Swiss Cheese Model

- **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 1:44:03–1:47:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/episode-1307-artwork-the-swiss-cheese-model.md

The hosts review the artwork for episode 1307, titled "The Swiss Cheese Model," created by Sir Net Ned. The piece features a baby in New Year's gear running into an iron fist, symbolizing the transition from 2020 to 2021. They discuss the use of clipart in podcast art and mention other contenders, including a "delete 2020" key and a Bill Gates-themed Saturday Evening Post parody.

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### Historical Deconstruction of Delta Variant Boosters

- **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-29
- **Time:** 1:53:27–1:59:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/historical-deconstruction-of-delta-variant-boosters.md

Archival clips from 2021 reveal that health officials chose not to update mRNA vaccines for the Delta variant primarily to avoid devaluing existing inventory and damaging public confidence. Despite the technology's "plug and play" marketing, officials pushed the original shots as "boosters" even as "breakthrough infections" became common. The strategy was described as a marketing game to move old stock rather than providing the most effective medical intervention.

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### No Agenda Episode 1380 Introduction and Audio Technica Headphones

- **Episode:** [1380: TransMoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-11
- **Time:** 1:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney/chapter/no-agenda-episode-1380-introduction-and-audio-technica-headphones.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1380 of the No Agenda show on September 9, 2021. Curry broadcasts from Texas Hill Country while Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley. A brief discussion ensues regarding the physical discomfort caused by wearing a new pair of Audio Technica headphones for an extended period.

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### David Hasselhoff Vaccine Promotion, Bitcoin 2021 Super-Spreader Claims

- **Episode:** [1355: Stilts and Steroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1355-stilts-and-steroids.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-13
- **Time:** 11:05–12:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1355-stilts-and-steroids/chapter/david-hasselhoff-vaccine-promotion-bitcoin-2021-super-spreader-claims.md

Actor David Hasselhoff has released a promotional video encouraging COVID-19 vaccination, referencing his history with the Berlin Wall and Knight Rider. Simultaneously, Bloomberg reported that the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami was a "COVID hotspot." These claims are scrutinized for relying on anecdotal evidence from a small number of attendees rather than comprehensive health data.

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### Bitcoin 2021 Miami Conference, Road Report

- **Episode:** [1353: Lousy Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-06
- **Time:** 1:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1353-lousy-hummus/chapter/bitcoin-2021-miami-conference-road-report.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1353 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. Curry provides a road report regarding his recent trip to the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida. The hosts observe the passing of an eight-car Amtrak Zephyr train, noting it as a sign of returning normalcy.

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### Viral Variants, Immune Escape and Mask Mandate Compliance

- **Episode:** [1352: Race Norming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-03
- **Time:** 32:58–36:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming/chapter/viral-variants-immune-escape-and-mask-mandate-compliance.md

Dr. Mike Yeadon explains that viral variants are 99.7% identical to the original Wuhan sequence, making immune escape unlikely. In the United States, mask compliance is visibly dropping in places like Austin and Miami, particularly during events like the Bitcoin 2021 conference. Conversely, countries like the United Kingdom and Germany maintain high levels of compliance with government-mandated restrictions.

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### Anthony Fauci, Herd Immunity Percentage Shift

- **Episode:** [1308: Swiss Cheese Model](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-10
- **Time:** 1:01:46–1:03:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model/chapter/anthony-fauci-herd-immunity-percentage-shift.md

Dr. Anthony Fauci has revised the estimated percentage required for herd immunity, moving the target from 70% to as high as 85%. He predicts the United States could reach this threshold by the end of summer or fall 2021.

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### CES 2021, Microsoft and Taiwan China Footer

- **Episode:** [1308: Swiss Cheese Model](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-10
- **Time:** 2:54:54–2:59:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model/chapter/ces-2021-microsoft-and-taiwan-china-footer.md

The digital CES 2021 website features a footer stating that the People's Republic of China recognizes Taiwan as "Taiwan, China." The virtual event includes speakers from CVS Health and Google, along with a performance by Billie Eilish.

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### Eurovision Song Contest and American Version Launch

- **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-16
- **Time:** 2:33:40–2:36:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/eurovision-song-contest-and-american-version-launch.md

The Eurovision Song Contest is expanding with an official North American version, the "American Song Contest," slated for a 2021 launch. The hosts express skepticism, noting that the U.S. market is already saturated with singing competitions like "The Voice" and "American Idol." They commit to providing color commentary for the event regardless of its format.

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