# Benzene on The No Agenda Show

Benzene comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to September 2024.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** March 2010 – September 2024
- **Related topics:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Car Wash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-wash.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [English Channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/english-channel.md), [Epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [Fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [Guillain-barre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guillain-barre.md), [Houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Johnson & Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Tip of the Day, Chemical Guys Car Wash and Outro

- **Episode:** [1692: Salted Ducks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1692-salted-ducks.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-05
- **Time:** 3:08:22–3:18:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1692-salted-ducks/chapter/tip-of-the-day-chemical-guys-car-wash-and-outro.md

John C. Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" recommending Chemical Guys' Watermelon Snow Foam for car washing, noting its effectiveness on ceramic-coated vehicles. The hosts sign off with a series of listener-produced music mixes focused on the theme of "joy." Adam Curry confirms he will remain in Mexico for the next broadcast.

Keywords: chemical guys, [car wash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-wash.md), [benzene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzene.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md)

### Johnson & Johnson Warnings, Sunscreen Recall and Benzene

- **Episode:** [1364: Freedom Phoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1364-freedom-phoney.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-17
- **Time:** 1:38:50–1:42:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1364-freedom-phoney/chapter/johnson-johnson-warnings-sunscreen-recall-and-benzene.md

The FDA issued a new warning for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine regarding a rare link to Guillain-Barre syndrome. In a separate blow to the company's reputation, J&J recalled several Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens after detecting low levels of benzene, a known carcinogen. These safety concerns have led some residents who received the J&J shot to seek "booster" doses from Pfizer.

Keywords: [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [guillain-barre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guillain-barre.md), sunscreen recall, [benzene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzene.md), neutrogena

### Houston Barge Collision, Toxic Reformate and Benzene Leak

- **Episode:** [1137: Contempt Kabuki](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1137-contempt-kabuki.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-12
- **Time:** 1:35:24–1:39:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1137-contempt-kabuki/chapter/houston-barge-collision-toxic-reformate-and-benzene-leak.md

A collision between two barges and an oil tanker in the Houston shipping channel results in the spill of 25,000 barrels of "reformate." The hosts investigate the chemical composition of reformate, noting it contains carcinogenic benzene and other aromatics used to boost gasoline octane. They criticize the media for using vague terms like "gasoline product" to downplay the environmental and health risks.

Keywords: [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), barge collision, reformate, [benzene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzene.md), [toxic chemicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-chemicals.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md)

### Pygas Tanker Collision, English Channel

- **Episode:** [242: Squalid Nullification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/242-squalid-nullification.md)
- **Published:** 2010-10-10
- **Time:** 27:02–31:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/242-squalid-nullification/chapter/pygas-tanker-collision-english-channel.md

A chemical tanker carrying "pygas" (pyrolysis gasoline) collided with a cargo ship off the coast of Brittany and is being towed to the port of Brest. The hosts discuss the chemical composition of the cargo, which contains high levels of benzene, and criticize the lack of media coverage and the disabling of the ship's tracking system.

Keywords: pygas, tanker, [english channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/english-channel.md), [benzene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzene.md), brittany coast

### Hydraulic Fracturing, Water Contamination, New York Aquifers

- **Episode:** [186: Just Give Us Your Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash.md)
- **Published:** 2010-03-28
- **Time:** 41:34–49:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash/chapter/hydraulic-fracturing-water-contamination-new-york-aquifers.md

Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," is identified as a cause of flammable tap water and groundwater contamination in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Canada. The hosts discuss how the industry is exempt from certain Clean Water Act regulations. Senator Charles Schumer is mentioned as a key figure opposing fracking in New York to protect the state's massive unfiltered aquifers.

Keywords: [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), charles schumer, [benzene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benzene.md)

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