# Athletes on The No Agenda Show

Athletes comes up in 31 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 31
- **Episodes:** 31
- **Discussed:** January 2009 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [Athletics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athletics.md), [Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [Title Ix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ix.md), [Basketball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basketball.md), [Cardiac Arrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiac-arrest.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Doping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doping.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 31

### WNBA Logic, Transgender Athletes and Biological Advantage

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 1:12:38–1:20:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/wnba-logic-transgender-athletes-and-biological-advantage.md

Caitlyn Jenner discussed the WNBA, using the phrase "XX you're in, XY you're out" to advocate for protecting women's sports under Title IX. The hosts discuss the biological advantages of male athletes and mention a $10 million challenge for the WNBA champions to play a high school boys' team. They argue that logic is being ignored in the push for transgender inclusion in female leagues.

Keywords: [caitlyn jenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caitlyn-jenner.md), [wnba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wnba.md), [title ix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ix.md), [caitlin clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caitlin-clark.md), [trans athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-athletes.md), [basketball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basketball.md), [logic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logic.md)

### Tom Steyer, Transgender Athletes, and Progressive Psyops

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 42:55–45:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/tom-steyer-transgender-athletes-and-progressive-psyops.md

Tom Steyer is criticized for a campaign video supporting transgender females in women's sports. The hosts debate whether the progressive stance on gender is a sincere perspective or a "psyop" that has painted the Democratic party into a logical corner. They argue that the movement has moved beyond its original intent and become a "hill to die on" for political reasons.

Keywords: [tom steyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-steyer.md), [transgender athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender-athletes.md), [women's sports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/women-s-sports.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [progressives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/progressives.md)

### NAACP Recruitment Boycott, California Governor Polls, Steve Hilton

- **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-24
- **Time:** 1:45:31–1:47:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/naacp-recruitment-boycott-california-governor-polls-steve-hilton.md

The NAACP is urging black athletes to boycott public universities in states that are redrawing congressional maps to dilute black voting power. In California, a new poll shows Republican commentator Steve Hilton leading the primary for governor with 22%, closely followed by Democrat Javier Becerra. The hosts discuss the potential for two Republicans to advance to the general election under the state's top-two system.

Keywords: [naacp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naacp.md), college athletes, [steve hilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-hilton.md), [javier becerra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-becerra.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [redistricting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redistricting.md)

### TikTok Trends Regarding Transgender Athletes and Emigration

- **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-20
- **Time:** 1:44:34–1:48:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/tiktok-trends-regarding-transgender-athletes-and-emigration.md

Recent TikTok trends feature creators dismissing concerns about biological advantages in women's sports, suggesting that girls who lose to transgender athletes are simply "mediocre." Other viral videos show transgender individuals announcing plans to leave the U.S. for countries like Spain, often accompanied by GoFundMe requests for moving expenses. However, these creators often overlook the strict legal and work requirements necessary for legal immigration to the European Union.

Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [transgender athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender-athletes.md), [cisgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisgender.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [emigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emigration.md), [gofundme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gofundme.md)

### Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher on Transgender Athletes

- **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-19
- **Time:** 1:26:56–1:33:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/scott-galloway-and-kara-swisher-on-transgender-athletes.md

Professor Scott Galloway argued on the "Pivot" podcast that Democrats must oppose trans women competing in elite female sports to maintain the ability to advocate for trans rights. Galloway characterized the current situation as "misogyny" due to the physical advantages of male physiology, leading to a debate with co-host Kara Swisher.

Keywords: [scott galloway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-galloway.md), [kara swisher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kara-swisher.md), [trans athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-athletes.md), belgian waffle race, [misogyny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misogyny.md)

### British Cycling Transgender Participation Policy

- **Episode:** [1559: COBALT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1559-cobalt.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-28
- **Time:** 2:04:21–2:06:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1559-cobalt/chapter/british-cycling-transgender-participation-policy.md

British Cycling has announced a new policy banning trans women from competing in the female category, instead creating an "Open" category for all non-biological female athletes. This decision follows a similar move by other international sporting bodies and aims to ensure fairness in elite competition. The hosts mock the terminology of "assigned female at birth" while discussing the implications for professional cycling.

Keywords: british cycling, [transgender athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender-athletes.md), sports policy, [testosterone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testosterone.md), open category

### Transgender Athletes, Title IX and Global Medical Revisions

- **Episode:** [1545: Stapler Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-11
- **Time:** 1:12:55–1:18:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse/chapter/transgender-athletes-title-ix-and-global-medical-revisions.md

The Biden administration proposed new Title IX regulations to prevent states from enacting blanket bans on transgender athletes in schools. Simultaneously, the segment discusses the documentary "Affirmation Generation," which explores the rising rates of detransition. It highlights that countries like Sweden, Finland, and the UK are currently scaling back pediatric gender transitions due to a lack of evidence regarding long-term benefits and concerns over medical harm.

Keywords: [title ix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ix.md), [transgender athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender-athletes.md), [biden administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md), [detransition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detransition.md), [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md)

### World Athletics, Transgender Athlete Ban

- **Episode:** [1541: Mega Strike!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1541-mega-strike.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-26
- **Time:** 2:39:41–2:44:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1541-mega-strike/chapter/world-athletics-transgender-athlete-ban.md

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe announced a ban on transgender women who have gone through male puberty from competing in elite female categories. The decision also tightens testosterone restrictions for athletes with differences in sex development (DSD). The ruling effectively blocks several high-profile athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympics, a move Coe stated was necessary to protect the integrity of female sports.

Keywords: world athletics, sebastian coe, [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [testosterone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testosterone.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), caster semenya

### Heart Disease Narratives, Soil and Video Games

- **Episode:** [1494: Radiation Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1494-radiation-tsunami.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-13
- **Time:** 51:05–53:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1494-radiation-tsunami/chapter/heart-disease-narratives-soil-and-video-games.md

Recent media reports have suggested that gardening soil and video games could be triggers for sudden heart attacks in children and athletes. A practicing internist provided a "boots on the ground" report arguing that these stories are designed to normalize rare heart conditions and provide cover for potential vaccine side effects. The physician expressed concern over the politicization of medical journals like The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Keywords: [heart disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-disease.md), [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athletes.md), soil bacteria, [medical research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-research.md)

### Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes

- **Episode:** [1491: Nyet Bluffski](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1491-nyet-bluffski.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-02
- **Time:** 56:36–1:03:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1491-nyet-bluffski/chapter/sudden-cardiac-arrest-in-young-athletes.md

A "GMA Investigates" segment reports that 2,000 young people die annually from sudden cardiac arrest. The hosts discuss the push for mandatory ECG screenings in schools and the increased presence of defibrillators, while questioning the timing of these reports in relation to myocarditis concerns.

Keywords: [cardiac arrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiac-arrest.md), [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), ecg, [student athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-athletes.md), [defibrillators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defibrillators.md)

### Mark Steyn, Matt Le Tissier, Athlete Collapses

- **Episode:** [1481: Injectables](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-28
- **Time:** 37:42–41:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables/chapter/mark-steyn-matt-le-tissier-athlete-collapses.md

On GB News, Mark Steyn interviews former England soccer captain Matt Le Tissier regarding the rise in sudden collapses among young, healthy athletes. Le Tissier calls for an investigation into these incidents, which he claims are being normalized by the media. The hosts link the discussion to broader concerns about vaccine side effects.

Keywords: [mark steyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-steyn.md), matt le tissier, [gb news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gb-news.md), athlete health, [cardiac arrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiac-arrest.md), [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md)

### Liz Truss, UK Leadership Debate Collapse

- **Episode:** [1472: Smugly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-28
- **Time:** 33:54–37:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly/chapter/liz-truss-uk-leadership-debate-collapse.md

During a televised UK Conservative leadership debate, a moderator collapsed on air, causing candidate Liz Truss to freeze in shock. The incident sparked a broader discussion about the frequency of people fainting or "dropping dead" on camera. Data from No Agenda Social was cited, claiming a significant increase in adverse health events among European athletes in 2022.

Keywords: [liz truss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liz-truss.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [conservative party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conservative-party.md), [fainting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fainting.md), [athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athletes.md)

### Athlete Heart Issues, Myocarditis, and Vaccine Skepticism

- **Episode:** [1443: Elon Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-17
- **Time:** 48:05–53:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich/chapter/athlete-heart-issues-myocarditis-and-vaccine-skepticism.md

Reports of myocarditis and irregular heartbeats in professional athletes, including Australian soccer player Ollie Wines, spark discussion about potential links to COVID-19 booster shots. The hosts also note an increase in Bell's Palsy cases and question why these issues are not being more thoroughly investigated in the sporting world.

Keywords: [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), ollie wines, [bell's palsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bell-s-palsy.md), [athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athletes.md), [boosters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boosters.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md)

### Graphene Superconductivity and Sudden Athlete Deaths

- **Episode:** [1421: Chuckle Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-30
- **Time:** 40:35–43:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell/chapter/graphene-superconductivity-and-sudden-athlete-deaths.md

The presence of graphene, a superconductor, is alleged to cause heart and nervous system issues in athletes by accumulating in areas of high electrical activity. This accumulation is linked to reports of myocarditis, pericarditis, and fatal arrhythmias during intense physical exertion. The theory suggests that external radio frequencies could be used to trigger these electrical discharges in specific individuals.

Keywords: [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), arrhythmias, [athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athletes.md), central nervous system, superconductivity

### Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes, New York Legislation

- **Episode:** [1400: The Learning Curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1400-the-learning-curve.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-18
- **Time:** 1:25:56–1:32:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1400-the-learning-curve/chapter/sudden-cardiac-arrest-in-athletes-new-york-legislation.md

New York State passes legislation requiring schools to monitor student athletes for signs of sudden cardiac arrest. The law follows an increase in reports of heart issues among young people, which some attribute to vaccine-induced myocarditis. Private companies like "My Heart Check" are now offering mobile screenings at schools to address these concerns.

Keywords: sudden cardiac arrest, [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), jim goran, [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [student athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-athletes.md)

### NBA Player Health, Vaccine Mandate Speculation

- **Episode:** [1399: Noodle Mensch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-14
- **Time:** 7:31–9:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch/chapter/nba-player-health-vaccine-mandate-speculation.md

Speculation arises regarding the physical toll of professional basketball and whether NBA players will experience adverse health events. The discussion notes that while pro basketball is extremely fatiguing, there is no documented proof yet of players "dropping" on the court. Uncertainty remains regarding the actual vaccination status of many professional athletes.

Keywords: [nba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nba.md), [basketball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basketball.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), athlete health, physical fatigue

### Transgender Athletes, Laurel Hubbard Olympics

- **Episode:** [1359: Sheep Dipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1359-sheep-dipping.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-27
- **Time:** 1:01:52–1:06:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1359-sheep-dipping/chapter/transgender-athletes-laurel-hubbard-olympics.md

The inclusion of New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard in the Olympics as a transgender woman is discussed as a growing scandal. While Donald Trump has voiced opposition to transitioned men competing in women's sports, Joe Biden has signaled full support. The hosts argue that the Democratic Party's framing of these issues is often deceptive.

Keywords: laurel hubbard, [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), weightlifting, [transgender athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender-athletes.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

### Police Athletic Leagues and Social Worker Alternatives

- **Episode:** [1249: KBALL One](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-11
- **Time:** 2:26:49–2:30:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one/chapter/police-athletic-leagues-and-social-worker-alternatives.md

During a meeting with mayors, Joe Biden proposed reviving "police athletic leagues" and Boys and Girls Clubs as a solution to community policing issues. This proposal contrasts with more radical demands for "unarmed mediation teams" and social workers to handle emergency calls. Skeptics question the feasibility of sending social workers to deal with violent offenders or individuals experiencing drug-induced psychosis.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), police athletic league, [social workers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-workers.md), [pcp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcp.md), [public safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-safety.md)

### Trump Administration Private Sector Testing Overhaul

- **Episode:** [1226: Bat's True!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-22
- **Time:** 19:35–22:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/trump-administration-private-sector-testing-overhaul.md

President Trump addressed the transition from an "obsolete" CDC-led testing system to a high-volume commercial system involving companies like Roche. The administration faced criticism over professional athletes and celebrities receiving tests while symptomatic citizens waited in line. Trump argued the inherited system was never designed for the scale of testing currently being demanded by the public and media.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [roche](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roche.md), [private sector](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-sector.md), [celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrities.md), [athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athletes.md), testing capacity

### Transgender Ideology and Women's Sports Controversy

- **Episode:** [1184: Ejexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1184-ejexit.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-27
- **Time:** 1:47:02–1:52:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1184-ejexit/chapter/transgender-ideology-and-women-s-sports-controversy.md

Kara Dansky of the Women's Liberation Front discusses the impact of transgender ideology on women's sports and Title IX protections. The segment highlights recent controversies in cycling and track where trans women set world records, leading some feminists and lesbians to object to the Democratic Party's stance on gender identity. Dansky claims there is a media blackout on left-wing critics of the trans movement.

Keywords: [title ix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ix.md), [trans athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-athletes.md), [cycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycling.md), [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [media blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-blackout.md), world's liberation front

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