# Big Pharma on The No Agenda Show

Big Pharma comes up in 227 chapters across 201 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 227
- **Episodes:** 201
- **Discussed:** March 2009 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Rfk Jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [Vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [Pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 227

### Dame Karen Birthday and Above Baseline Peptides

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 2:31:02–2:34:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/dame-karen-birthday-and-above-baseline-peptides.md

The show celebrates Dame Karen's 56th birthday and features a donation from Sean Fitch, who promotes his peptide research company, Above Baseline. Sir Daddy Cast recalls sending John C. Dvorak a Washington and Lee University sweatshirt years ago and wonders about the fate of Dvorak's extensive clothing collection.

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### Pharmaceutical Advertising and Medical Professionalism

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 17:01–19:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/pharmaceutical-advertising-and-medical-professionalism.md

The deep state and the pharmaceutical industry are described as an unbreakable alliance that influences federal policy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. previously pledged to ban television advertising for pharmaceuticals, a practice currently legal only in the United States and New Zealand. The hosts argue these advertisements undermine the relationship between doctors and patients.

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### Value-for-Value Model, Advertising Censorship

- **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Time:** 2:10:33–2:13:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/value-for-value-model-advertising-censorship.md

John Dvorak explains the "Value-for-Value" funding model, noting that the show avoids traditional advertisers to prevent self-censorship. He argues that mainstream media is beholden to the "advertising complex," particularly Big Pharma, which prevents honest discussion of topics like vaccine safety. The hosts rely entirely on listener contributions to maintain their editorial independence.

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### Campaign to Ban Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising

- **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Time:** 1:13:01–1:17:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/campaign-to-ban-direct-to-consumer-pharmaceutical-advertising.md

The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is running ads calling for a ban on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising in the United States. The group argues that the $9 billion spent annually on these ads drives up drug prices and gives "Big Pharma" excessive political influence.

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### Bill Cassidy Senate Defeat, Pharma Influence

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 1:13:53–1:15:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/bill-cassidy-senate-defeat-pharma-influence.md

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his seat after finishing third in a three-man race, a result attributed to his support for pharmaceutical interests and his vote to impeach Donald Trump. Cassidy was a prominent recipient of pharma funding and a vocal opponent of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism. His defeat is viewed as a victory for the "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movement.

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### Big Pharma Influence and the FDA Shakeup

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 1:49:16–1:51:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/big-pharma-influence-and-the-fda-shakeup.md

Analysts suggest that Marty McCary's tenure was marked by significant turnover and mass layoffs of veteran agency staff. A Bloomberg analyst noted that McCary was "very good" to those on the "buy side," implying a cozy relationship with pharmaceutical investors. The hosts question why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not been more vocal about the resignation.

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### Pharmaceutical Industry Corruption and Plausible Deniability

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 54:35–58:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/pharmaceutical-industry-corruption-and-plausible-deniability.md

The hosts examine the systemic corruption within the pharmaceutical industry, alleging that the FDA provides "plausible deniability" for doctors who prescribe dangerous drugs. They argue that the revolving door between regulatory agencies and drug companies ensures that safety concerns are suppressed until after significant public harm has occurred.

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### RFK Jr., MAHA and Pharma Corruption

- **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-26
- **Time:** 1:24:14–1:27:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/rfk-jr-maha-and-pharma-corruption.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is working within the Trump administration to reform the food pyramid and address "Big Pharma" corruption through the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) initiative. As a career lawyer who has sued pharmaceutical companies, Kennedy is expected to build a massive case against industry malpractice. However, skeptics worry that the embedded corruption and liability shields may be too large to overcome.

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### PSSD and the Long-Term Impact of SSRIs

- **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-16
- **Time:** 1:50:07–1:54:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/pssd-and-the-long-term-impact-of-ssris.md

Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is gaining recognition as a permanent side effect for some users of antidepressants. Symptoms include a total loss of libido, emotional blunting, and "brain fog" that can persist for years after discontinuing the medication. Regulators in the EU and Canada have added warnings to drug labels, as approximately 15% of the U.S. population is currently prescribed these drugs.

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### Measles Propaganda, Vaccine Hesitancy and Sublocade Addiction

- **Episode:** [1811: NA Era](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-26
- **Time:** 1:07:50–1:17:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era/chapter/measles-propaganda-vaccine-hesitancy-and-sublocade-addiction.md

Historical media clips from Law & Order and ER are used to illustrate how television has been used for vaccine propaganda, specifically regarding measles outbreaks. The discussion shifts to modern vaccine hesitancy following the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on public health narratives. Additionally, reports on Sublocade suggest that while it helps with opioid withdrawal, it carries its own risks of high-potency addiction.

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### Pharmaceutical Advertising, Media Bias

- **Episode:** [1802: Stimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-25
- **Time:** 1:03:42–1:07:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming/chapter/pharmaceutical-advertising-media-bias.md

The influence of pharmaceutical advertising on news media is examined, with claims that honest reporting on drug safety is suppressed by funding. A personal anecdote regarding a doctor's skepticism of the Hepatitis B vaccine for infants 30 years ago is used to illustrate long-standing concerns about over-vaccination. The segment clarifies that the stance is not "anti-vax" but rather "anti-dishonesty" in medical journalism.

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### Political Divide in Science, RFK Jr. Nutrition Focus

- **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-07
- **Time:** 1:08:05–1:11:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/political-divide-in-science-rfk-jr-nutrition-focus.md

The debate over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s role in the government centers on a schism between those following "science" and those following "politics." While some critics suggest Kennedy should focus solely on nutrition and pesticides, the hosts argue that the current public health establishment is bought and paid for by Big Pharma, making Kennedy's skepticism necessary.

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### Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senate Finance Committee Hearing

- **Episode:** [1796: Zeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-04
- **Time:** 4:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds/chapter/robert-f-kennedy-jr-senate-finance-committee-hearing.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Committee on Finance regarding the 2026 health care agenda. During the hearing, Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Kennedy for the ousting of CDC Director Dr. Susan Menendez, while Kennedy alleged Warren had previously voted against Menendez's confirmation. Over 1,000 HHS employees have reportedly signed a letter calling for Kennedy's resignation, citing risks to public health.

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### RFK Jr. Autism Research, Ozempic Side Effects

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 48:09–51:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/rfk-jr-autism-research-ozempic-side-effects.md

RFK Jr. and President Trump discussed researching the causes of the "autism horror show," leading to media backlash regarding unsubstantiated links to vaccines. The hosts note that critics label RFK Jr.'s skepticism as "ideology" while ignoring potential environmental factors like microplastics. Additionally, a news item from Australia is mentioned where a woman on Ozempic allegedly stabbed family members, cited as a potential extreme side effect.

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### Big Pharma Executive Order, Pharmacy Benefit Managers

- **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-03
- **Time:** 1:06:05–1:12:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/big-pharma-executive-order-pharmacy-benefit-managers.md

Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices to match the "most favored nations" rates paid in Europe. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the move, noting that while Democrats like Bernie Sanders have promised this for decades, the pharmaceutical lobby's influence in Congress prevented action. The plan involves cutting out "middlemen" known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).

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### Pharma Advertising Regulations, RFK Jr. and FDA Policy

- **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-19
- **Time:** 1:25:13–1:27:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/pharma-advertising-regulations-rfk-jr-and-fda-policy.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed restricting pharmaceutical advertising on television, a move that could significantly impact news network revenue. Before 1997, FDA regulations required companies to list all side effects in detail, which made broadcast ads prohibitively expensive. A return to these stricter disclosure rules would likely reduce the volume of direct-to-consumer drug marketing.

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### RFK Jr., CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee Overhaul

- **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-12
- **Time:** 1:02:04–1:07:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/rfk-jr-cdc-vaccine-advisory-committee-overhaul.md

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. retired all members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), sparking intense media backlash. Critics claim the move will limit "access" to vaccines, while Kennedy argues a "clean sweep" is necessary to remove conflicts of interest. The administration maintains that while the panel is being replaced, the underlying vaccine recommendations remain currently unchanged.

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### Ozempic Side Effects, Male Physical Changes

- **Episode:** [1771: Home Depotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-08
- **Time:** 1:15:22–1:16:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation/chapter/ozempic-side-effects-male-physical-changes.md

The New York Post reported on a new claimed side effect of the weight loss drug Ozempic, where male users suggest their penises appear larger after significant weight loss. The phenomenon is attributed to the reduction of abdominal fat rather than actual growth of the organ. The hosts express skepticism and mock the sensationalist nature of the reporting.

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### NPR, Vaccine Access Anxiety, RFK Jr. Policy Impact

- **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Time:** 1:20:22–1:26:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/npr-vaccine-access-anxiety-rfk-jr-policy-impact.md

NPR reported on the anxiety felt by parents and pregnant women following the removal of federal recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations in certain healthy groups. The report featured individuals who expressed fear that they would lose access to the shots entirely, despite insurance companies confirming continued coverage. Critics characterized the NPR segment as "propaganda" designed to maintain pharmaceutical demand by leveraging the trauma of the early pandemic years.

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### RFK Jr, Thimerosal and Autism Discussion on MSNBC

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 5:15–10:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/rfk-jr-thimerosal-and-autism-discussion-on-msnbc.md

A 2005 archival clip from MSNBC features Chuck Scarborough interviewing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the link between the vaccine preservative thimerosal and rising autism rates. Kennedy cites a 1989 increase in the vaccine schedule as a turning point for neurological disorders. The hosts note that this perspective, once mainstream enough for Salon and Rolling Stone, is now labeled as "anti-vax" misinformation.

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