# Bill Nye on The No Agenda Show Bill Nye comes up in 65 chapters across 54 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 65 - **Episodes:** 54 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Global Warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Science Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-education.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Rutgers University](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rutgers-university.md), [Stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Article 1 Section 8](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-1-section-8.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 65 ### Bill Nye the Science Guy on CNN Weather Events - **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-10 - **Time:** 6:18–8:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/bill-nye-the-science-guy-on-cnn-weather-events.md Bill Nye appeared on CNN to discuss recent extreme weather events, attributing them to predicted climate change patterns. He specifically referenced the Balcones Escarpment in Texas as a geographical factor in the intensity of the rainfall. The hosts dispute his expertise, suggesting the events are cyclical and documented in historical records rather than being unprecedented. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), balcones escarpment, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), weather prediction ### Climate Week, Michael Mann and Bill Nye - **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-29 - **Time:** 32:48–44:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/climate-week-michael-mann-and-bill-nye.md During Climate Week in New York, climatologist Michael Mann and science educator Bill Nye appeared on MSNBC to discuss rapid hurricane intensification and the transition to renewable energy. Nye explicitly urged viewers to vote for the Harris-Walz ticket to address climate issues. The segment also revisits the 2009 "ClimateGate" scandal involving Mann's research methods. Keywords: climate week, [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md) ### Bill Nye on the New Normal, Climate Activism - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 2:14:10–2:17:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/bill-nye-on-the-new-normal-climate-activism.md "Science educator" Bill Nye appears on television to claim that current heat waves are the "beginning of the new normal." Nye urges citizens to talk about climate change and vote for candidates who will act against the fossil fuel industry, while the hosts mock his reliance on "climatism" as a faith-based belief system. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [new normal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-normal.md), fossil fuel industry, [voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting.md) ### Climate Change "9/11" Comment, Public Persuasion - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 2:21:02–2:22:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/climate-change-9-11-comment-public-persuasion.md Bill Nye laments that climate change lacks a "9/11 or Pearl Harbor" moment to shock the public into immediate action. The hosts find this comparison disturbing and suggest it telegraphs a desire for a catastrophic event to drive political agendas. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [pearl harbor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pearl-harbor.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Media Coverage Comparison of the Total Solar Eclipse - **Episode:** [1650: Algo Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-11 - **Time:** 15:45–22:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice/chapter/media-coverage-comparison-of-the-total-solar-eclipse.md A comparison of ABC, CBS, and NBC coverage of the solar eclipse reveals a unified narrative of "joy, awe, and wonder." Bill Nye appeared on CBS to discuss the "Super Bowl of Science" and the Passion, Beauty, and Joy (PB&J) of the event. Reports highlighted specific phenomena such as Baily's beads and the diamond ring effect while emphasizing the commonality of the shared experience. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [david muir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-muir.md), [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), [solar eclipse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-eclipse.md), [3x3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3x3.md) ### No Agenda Meetups, Solar Eclipse Warning - **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-28 - **Time:** 2:47:40–2:50:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-solar-eclipse-warning.md Upcoming listener meetups were announced for Raleigh, Denver, and Austin. The hosts issued a warning regarding the April 8th solar eclipse in Fredericksburg, Texas, predicting a "nightmare" logistical situation. They also poked fun at a Bill Nye the Science Guy contest associated with the eclipse event, while encouraging listeners to start their own local meetups. Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [solar eclipse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-eclipse.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [raleigh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raleigh.md) ### CNN Political Commentary, Donald Trump Vaccine Blame - **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-01 - **Time:** 36:54–40:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/cnn-political-commentary-donald-trump-vaccine-blame.md CNN commentators attribute the politicization of public health and vaccine hesitancy to Donald Trump, despite his role in launching Operation Warp Speed. Critics point out the irony of blaming Trump for the failure of a vaccine program he aggressively championed and personally utilized. The network's coverage is described as increasingly hostile toward unvaccinated populations in Republican-leaning states. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [operation warp speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/operation-warp-speed.md), [vaccine hesitancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-hesitancy.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ### Scientific Consensus Debate, Scott Pruitt, and Bill Nye - **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-08 - **Time:** 10:30–14:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/scientific-consensus-debate-scott-pruitt-and-bill-nye.md A Gallup poll indicates a decline in American concern regarding global warming despite government reports linking extreme weather to human activity. Neil deGrasse Tyson defines scientific truth as an emergent consensus from competing research, while EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt expresses skepticism that CO2 is the primary "control knob" for climate. The segment concludes with a media exchange where Pruitt rejects the label of "denier" before a segment featuring Bill Nye. Keywords: [gallup poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), climate denier, scientific truth, [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md) ### Bill Nye Mask Demonstration, "Droplets Spit and Snot" - **Episode:** [1303: Redneck Red Herring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1303-redneck-red-herring.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-14 - **Time:** 1:15:42–1:17:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1303-redneck-red-herring/chapter/bill-nye-mask-demonstration-droplets-spit-and-snot.md Bill Nye "The Science Guy" presents a video demonstration on the effectiveness of masks in trapping "droplets, spit, and snot." The hosts find the presentation simplistic and note the use of "puss" as a recurring theme in their critique of pandemic messaging. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md), [droplets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/droplets.md), [science education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-education.md) ### Bill Nye Promotes Financial Benefits of Climate Research - **Episode:** [1196: Clinton Kildepstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-08 - **Time:** 38:48–40:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein/chapter/bill-nye-promotes-financial-benefits-of-climate-research.md Bill Nye released a PSA suggesting that the real motivation for young people to engage in climate change research is the potential for significant financial gain. The hosts describe the message as pandering and insincere. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [research funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research-funding.md), science guy, [psa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psa.md) ### End of Show Mixes, Greta Thunberg and Algo Prison - **Episode:** [1176: Soest Piet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-29 - **Time:** 2:26:50–2:36:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-greta-thunberg-and-algo-prison.md The episode concluded with several musical mashups and remixes. These included a "Greta Thunberg vs. Put on a Happy Face" mix and a song titled "Algo Prison" about social media censorship and shadow-banning. The final audio segments featured satirical takes on climate change messaging and the "best podcast in the universe" branding. Keywords: [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [mashups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mashups.md) ### Bill Nye's Profane Climate Change Segment on John Oliver - **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-16 - **Time:** 1:53:09–1:57:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/bill-nye-s-profane-climate-change-segment-on-john-oliver.md Bill Nye "The Science Guy" appeared on John Oliver's HBO show using profanity to emphasize the urgency of the "climate crisis." The hosts criticize the use of shock tactics and swearing, suggesting Nye has run out of substantive arguments. They note that his previous attempts at a successful television comeback have largely failed. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [john oliver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-oliver.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [photosynthesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photosynthesis.md) ### Tucker Carlson, Climate Change Consensus Debate - **Episode:** [954: Rasiss](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/954-rasiss.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-11 - **Time:** 1:43:23–1:48:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/954-rasiss/chapter/tucker-carlson-climate-change-consensus-debate.md Tucker Carlson interviews a blogger from Climate Progress regarding Bill Nye's comments about waiting for older climate deniers to die. During the segment, Carlson appears to concede that humans burning fossil fuels are a primary cause of global warming, which the hosts find surprising. The discussion critiques the use of the word "denier" as a political tool to delegitimize scientific debate. Keywords: [tucker carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carson.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [center for american progress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/center-for-american-progress.md) ### Bill Nye, Emmy Nomination Controversy - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 1:52:52–1:53:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/bill-nye-emmy-nomination-controversy.md Bill Nye's Netflix show, "Bill Nye Saves the World," received an Emmy nomination for an episode titled "The Sexual Spectrum." The episode, which featured a controversial rap song about gender identity, has been widely criticized by opponents of modern gender theory. The nomination is cited as further evidence of perceived corruption and ideological bias within the entertainment industry's award systems. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [emmy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmy-awards.md), sexual spectrum, [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md) ### Bill Nye and the People's Climate March, Paris Accord - **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-30 - **Time:** 1:11:44–1:13:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/bill-nye-and-the-people-s-climate-march-paris-accord.md The "People's Climate March" took place over the weekend as President Trump considered withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord. The hosts mock the irony of a climate march in Colorado being hit by snow. They introduce Bill Nye as a central figure in the modern climate movement, labeling him an "anti-constitutionalist." Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), climate march, [paris climate accord](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-climate-accord.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [snow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snow.md) ### Dolph Lundgren vs. Bill Nye, Scientific Credentials, Snopes Fact-Check - **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-30 - **Time:** 1:13:23–1:17:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/dolph-lundgren-vs-bill-nye-scientific-credentials-snopes-fact-check.md A viral meme compares the scientific credentials of actor Dolph Lundgren and Bill Nye, noting Lundgren's Master's in Chemical Engineering and Fulbright scholarship. The hosts review a Snopes fact-check that labeled the meme "problematic" because Lundgren didn't finish his degree at Washington State. They argue Snopes has become a politicized tool for protecting establishment figures like Nye. Keywords: dolph lundgren, [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [snopes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snopes.md), [chemical engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-engineering.md), [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [credentials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credentials.md) ### Bill Nye Shilling for Rayton Solar, Crowdfunding Controversy - **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-30 - **Time:** 1:17:37–1:22:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/bill-nye-shilling-for-rayton-solar-crowdfunding-controversy.md Bill Nye is featured in a promotional video for Rayton Solar, a company claiming to use particle accelerators to create ultra-thin silicon wafers for solar panels. The hosts reveal that Nye holds $5 million worth of shares in the company and is using his platform to shill for a crowdfunding campaign. They characterize the venture as a "sales pitch" disguised as scientific advocacy. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), rayton solar, silicon wafers, particle accelerator, [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investment.md) ### Bill Nye, Climate Change, Paris Agreement Debate - **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-27 - **Time:** 1:13:47–1:18:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/bill-nye-climate-change-paris-agreement-debate.md Bill Nye appeared on CNN alongside Princeton physicist William Happer to debate the Paris Climate Agreement. Happer compared the agreement to the Munich Agreement and Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler, arguing that climate models are trivial and the treaty would cause economic harm. The hosts highlight the tension in the segment and Nye's aggressive reaction to the climate skeptic. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [william happer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-happer.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [paris climate agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-climate-agreement.md), [princeton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/princeton.md) ### Bill Nye, Netflix Show, Sexuality and Science - **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-27 - **Time:** 1:18:11–1:25:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/bill-nye-netflix-show-sexuality-and-science.md Bill Nye's new Netflix series, "Bill Nye Saves the World," has drawn criticism for segments that deviate from traditional science, including a musical performance by Rachel Bloom about gender and sexuality. The hosts describe the show as pandering to millennials and criticize the production quality of the musical numbers. They report that the series is receiving negative reviews on Netflix and social media. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), rachel bloom, [sexuality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexuality.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### Bill Nye, Giddy Children at the Science March - **Episode:** [923: Terror Put](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/923-terror-put.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-23 - **Time:** 5:14–6:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/923-terror-put/chapter/bill-nye-giddy-children-at-the-science-march.md The hosts discuss media coverage of the Science March, focusing on footage of young girls reacting enthusiastically to Bill Nye. 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