# Big Mac on The No Agenda Show Big Mac comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** August 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Blood Pressure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-pressure.md), [Brain Drain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-drain.md), [Burger King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md), [Canola Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canola-oil.md), [Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md), [Dynamic Pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [Fast Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-food.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### McDonald's AI Pricing Engine and GLP-1 Menu Options - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 2:01:07–2:05:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/mcdonald-s-ai-pricing-engine-and-glp-1-menu-options.md McDonald's is investing $8.5 billion to combat sagging sales by redesigning restaurants and improving food quality. Reuters reports that the chain is using an AI "pricing engine" to set "optimal" prices based on customer willingness to pay, leading to significant price variations between nearby locations. Additionally, McDonald's is exploring smaller, high-protein menu options to cater to customers using GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), ai pricing engine, [glp-1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glp-1.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [big mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md) ### Bill Maher, McDonald's Formula Changes - **Episode:** [1763: AI Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-11 - **Time:** 27:23–30:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1763-ai-factory/chapter/bill-maher-mcdonald-s-formula-changes.md During an appearance on Bill Maher's show, Casey Means discussed food safety, leading Maher to claim McDonald's is "delicious." Dvorak counters this with personal anecdotes from his time as an air pollution inspector, revealing that McDonald's changed the Big Mac sauce formula from fresh to powdered horseradish. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [big mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md), horseradish, morehouse mustard ### Fast Food Quality Decline, Pharmaceutical Advertising - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 2:17:01–2:21:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/fast-food-quality-decline-pharmaceutical-advertising.md A personal review of modern fast food suggests a significant decline in quality, specifically regarding McDonald's fries and the Big Mac. The use of canola oil and smaller, drier patties is noted, with Burger King currently favored for fry quality. The segment also observes that late-night television advertising is almost exclusively dominated by pharmaceutical companies and "junk" fast food. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [burger king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md), [big mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md), [canola oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canola-oil.md), [sonic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonic.md), [pharma ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharma-ads.md) ### Russian Brain Drain, Supply Chain Issues, Javelin Missiles - **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-30 - **Time:** 14:12–15:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/russian-brain-drain-supply-chain-issues-javelin-missiles.md Antony Blinken reports a significant brain drain from Russia, claiming 200,000 educated professionals have fled the country since the invasion began. The departure of international companies like McDonald's is cited as a factor in the declining Russian standard of living. Skepticism is raised regarding the effectiveness of Western weapons like Javelin missiles and the extent of U.S. involvement in managing Ukrainian military supply chains. Keywords: [brain drain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-drain.md), [big mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md), [javelin missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javelin-missiles.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md) ### Action on Salt and Health, Salad Sodium Levels, Blood Pressure - **Episode:** [229: Eggs & Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/229-eggs-poop.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-26 - **Time:** 2:03:48–2:09:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/229-eggs-poop/chapter/action-on-salt-and-health-salad-sodium-levels-blood-pressure.md A UK group called Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) reports that many high-street salads contain more sodium than a McDonald's Big Mac. The hosts discuss the "assault on salt" and share personal anecdotes about blood pressure readings and dietary habits. Keywords: action on salt, [cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md), [sodium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sodium.md), [blood pressure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-pressure.md), [big mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md) ### McDonald's Big Mac, Health Effects of Fast Food - **Episode:** [122: Sebelius Double Speak](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/122-sebelius-double-speak.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-16 - **Time:** 35:57–37:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/122-sebelius-double-speak/chapter/mcdonald-s-big-mac-health-effects-of-fast-food.md Consuming a McDonald's Big Mac meal, including genetically modified fries and a milkshake, resulted in an immediate physical collapse and comatose state for one individual. 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