# Apathy on The No Agenda Show Apathy comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** September 2010 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Anthrax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthrax.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Beheading Videos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheading-videos.md), [Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign.md), [Civil Unrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-unrest.md), [Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [Dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), [Eric Holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [George Zimmerman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-zimmerman.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Political Philosophy, Apathy and the "ASTCO" Concept - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 54:28–57:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/political-philosophy-apathy-and-the-astco-concept.md A host introduces the acronym "ASTCO" (Asshole Seeking to Control Others) to describe people obsessed with governing others' lives. They argue that most Americans simply want to be left alone but have become apathetic toward local governance like school boards and PTAs. This apathy, they claim, allows radical groups to change society "under their noses," as seen in Europe. Keywords: astco, [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), [apathy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apathy.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [muslim brotherhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-brotherhood.md) ### ISIS Beheading Videos, Media Distraction Tactics - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 50:48–56:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/isis-beheading-videos-media-distraction-tactics.md The current media focus on ISIS beheading videos is characterized as a distraction tactic similar to the propaganda used to justify the Iraq War. Critics argue that while beheadings occur, the videos are produced to manipulate public fear and justify military intervention. This cycle of misinformation relies on a perceived lack of critical engagement from the American public regarding foreign policy and intelligence operations. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [beheading videos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheading-videos.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [anthrax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthrax.md), public apathy ### Obama-Bots, Apathy, Marijuana Policy - **Episode:** [544: Arab Winter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/544-arab-winter.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-01 - **Time:** 1:23:34–1:27:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/544-arab-winter/chapter/obama-bots-apathy-marijuana-policy.md During a dinner with "Obama-bot" friends, one host observed a total apathy toward the Syrian conflict. Instead, the group focused on the Department of Justice's decision not to challenge marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado. The host argues that this "inward draw" and refusal to discuss foreign policy indicates a breakdown in the ability of supporters to process the administration's actions. Keywords: [obama-bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-bots.md), [apathy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apathy.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [tenth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tenth-amendment.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md) ### Zimmerman Trial Verdict, Lack of National Riots - **Episode:** [530: Boston Brakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/530-boston-brakes.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-14 - **Time:** 2:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/530-boston-brakes/chapter/zimmerman-trial-verdict-lack-of-national-riots.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak debate whether the George Zimmerman verdict resulted in actual riots. While reports of broken windows in Oakland surfaced, the hosts characterize the American public as apathetic couch potatoes rather than revolutionaries. They contrast the small-scale protests in Oakland and San Francisco with the historical scale of the LA Riots. Keywords: [george zimmerman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-zimmerman.md), [trayvon martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trayvon-martin.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [civil unrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-unrest.md), [apathy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apathy.md) ### Viagra for Rare Diseases and DSM-5 Mental Disorders - **Episode:** [382: Apathy Syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/382-apathy-syndrome.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-12 - **Time:** 2:27:26–2:30:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/382-apathy-syndrome/chapter/viagra-for-rare-diseases-and-dsm-5-mental-disorders.md Viagra is reportedly being tested as a treatment for rare growths in children as its patent expires. Meanwhile, the upcoming DSM-5 is criticized for labeling common behaviors like grieving or shyness as mental disorders. Keywords: [viagra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viagra.md), [stanford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford.md), [dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), [mental illness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-illness.md), apathy syndrome, [psychiatry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychiatry.md) ### Obama Campaign Strategy, Madison Speech and Change Meme - **Episode:** [239: Change Comes From GNU](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/239-change-comes-from-gnu.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-30 - **Time:** 1:41:21–1:44:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/239-change-comes-from-gnu/chapter/obama-campaign-strategy-madison-speech-and-change-meme.md President Obama has shifted his campaign strategy from small "backyard barbecues" back to large-scale university rallies. During a speech in Madison, Wisconsin, he emphasized the phrase "one more time" and warned against voter apathy. The hosts analyze the use of the word "folks" and the re-emergence of the "change" meme. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [madison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madison.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign.md), [apathy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apathy.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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