# Birds on The No Agenda Show

Birds comes up in 204 chapters across 168 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to June 2026.

- **Chapters:** 204
- **Episodes:** 168
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – June 2026
- **Related topics:** [H5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [Pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Egg Prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egg-prices.md), [Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [Baxter International](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baxter-international.md), [Raw Milk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raw-milk.md), [Swine Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 204

### Egg Prices, Bird Flu, and Jumbo Egg Superstitions

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 1:36:32–1:39:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/egg-prices-bird-flu-and-jumbo-egg-superstitions.md

CNBC reports that egg prices are dropping below $1 a dozen due to a surplus after farmers rebuilt flocks following a bird flu outbreak. The hosts discuss the "Jumbo Egg" market, with one host sharing a theory that jumbo eggs are produced by chickens at the end of their life cycle and that purchasing them encourages the slaughter of "egg-bound" hens.

Keywords: [eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), jumbo eggs, [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md)

### No Agenda Meetups, Indianapolis Raffle, Los Angeles Report

- **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-24
- **Time:** 2:23:08–2:27:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-indianapolis-raffle-los-angeles-report.md

Reports from recent No Agenda meetups in Indianapolis and Los Angeles are shared, featuring audio from producers and servers. The Indianapolis group held a donation raffle, while the Los Angeles group met at The Proud Bird for plane spotting. The hosts emphasize the importance of these local gatherings for building the No Agenda community and regulating the "amygdala."

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [indianapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indianapolis.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), proud bird, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md)

### Allbirds AI Pivot and the GPU-as-a-Service Bubble

- **Episode:** [1861: Cone of Uncertainty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-19
- **Time:** 1:49:17–1:58:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty/chapter/allbirds-ai-pivot-and-the-gpu-as-a-service-bubble.md

Footwear company Allbirds has announced a pivot to become "New Bird AI," a GPU-as-a-service and AI-native cloud provider. This move is compared to the dot-com bubble, where companies added ".com" to their names to boost stock prices. The hosts discuss the broader "Neo Cloud" trend where companies rent out decentralized GPU power rather than building massive, expensive data centers.

Keywords: allbirds, new bird ai, [gpu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gpu.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md)

### Maya Angelou, Etymology of By The Way

- **Episode:** [1842: A Dog A Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-12
- **Time:** 17:02–19:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day/chapter/maya-angelou-etymology-of-by-the-way.md

An excerpt from Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" describes a religious taboo against using the phrase "by the way." According to the text, the phrase was viewed as taking the Lord's name in vain because "Jesus is the way." The etymology of the phrase is debated, contrasting the literary anecdote with historical directional usage.

Keywords: [maya angelou](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maya-angelou.md), [by the way](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/by-the-way.md), [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), i know why the caged bird sings, religious taboo

### Donation Segment, Executive Producers and Birding Documentary

- **Episode:** [1840: Hoity-toity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-05
- **Time:** 1:58:42–2:10:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1840-hoity-toity/chapter/donation-segment-executive-producers-and-birding-documentary.md

The hosts acknowledge high-value donors, including a $1,840 contribution from the Commodore Archduke of Central Florida. A note from an anonymous tanker broker recommends a documentary titled "Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching" and offers industry expertise on global shipping.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/checks.md), birding, tanker broker

### California Electric Scooter Law AB 2989

- **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Time:** 2:26:29–2:31:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/california-electric-scooter-law-ab-2989.md

California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2989, which regulates motorized scooters. The new law allows scooters on highways with speed limits up to 35 mph and removes the helmet requirement for riders over 18. The hosts criticize the "braking requirement" in the bill, which only mandates that the brake can cause a wheel to skid on dry pavement.

Keywords: [electric scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-scooters.md), [bird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird.md), [lime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lime.md), [jerry brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-brown.md), ab 2989, helmet laws

### Concert Industry History and Roger McGuinn Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-27
- **Time:** 2:03:02–2:09:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/concert-industry-history-and-roger-mcguinn-anecdotes.md

A discussion on the decline of the concert industry leads to personal stories about Roger McGuinn of The Birds. The segment covers the technical details of McGuinn's custom seven-string guitar, his preference for New York steak before performances, and his transition to performing lectures on cruises.

Keywords: [roger mcguinn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-mcguinn.md), the birds, 12-string guitar, [live music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-music.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [tony bennett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-bennett.md)

### Bird Flu Impact on Holiday Food Prices

- **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-09
- **Time:** 40:14–43:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/bird-flu-impact-on-holiday-food-prices.md

Rising cases of avian influenza among migratory birds heading south have led to the culling of 3.5 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks across 70 poultry flocks. Experts warn that the government shutdown has weakened the CDC and Agriculture Department's ability to monitor the virus, potentially driving up egg and turkey prices before Thanksgiving. Retailers like Target and Walmart are attempting to mitigate these costs with fixed-price meal bundles.

Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [avian influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avian-influenza.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), turkey prices, [egg prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egg-prices.md)

### The Bird Test Relationship Theory on TikTok

- **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-09
- **Time:** 43:19–50:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/the-bird-test-relationship-theory-on-tiktok.md

A viral social media trend known as "The Bird Test" uses a partner's reaction to a casual comment about a bird to gauge the health of a relationship. Based on research by John Gottman regarding "bids for connection," the test measures whether a partner "turns toward" or ignores their significant other. Psychologists warn that while the underlying science of micro-connections is valid, using hidden recordings to test partners on TikTok can be a boundary violation.

Keywords: bird test, john gottman, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), relationship theory, alexandra solomon, [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md)

### Birds Aren't Real and Phone Addiction

- **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-09
- **Time:** 50:18–55:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/birds-aren-t-real-and-phone-addiction.md

A discussion on the "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy theory serves as a critique of modern phone addiction and its impact on interpersonal communication. The hosts argue that delayed responses caused by "thumb typing" on smartphones are the true cause of relationship friction rather than a lack of interest in birds. The segment references the 1963 song "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen as a humorous retort to the social media trend.

Keywords: [birds aren't real](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birds-aren-t-real.md), the trashmen, [phone addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phone-addiction.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md), boundary violations

### TikTok Political Scolding and Bird Hands Gesture

- **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-06
- **Time:** 27:14–34:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/tiktok-political-scolding-and-bird-hands-gesture.md

A viral TikTok video features a creator scolding Donald Trump supporters for celebrating Independence Day, claiming their political affiliation is anti-American. The discussion focuses on the creator's use of "bird hands," a repetitive hand gesture common in social media rants. This behavior is likened to a digital pulpit where the comment section functions as a validating congregation.

Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), bird hands, [cultural appropriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-appropriation.md), [patriotism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriotism.md)

### Moderna, Avian Flu Vaccine, Dr. Vin Gupta

- **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Time:** 1:03:11–1:06:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/moderna-avian-flu-vaccine-dr-vin-gupta.md

The Trump administration canceled a federal contract with Moderna intended to develop a vaccine for the H5N1 avian flu, which has affected over 1,000 cattle herds and 170 million birds. Dr. Vin Gupta and other infectious disease experts criticized the funding cut, warning that the virus is evolving rapidly as it spreads from birds to mammals like mountain lions. Critics of the administration's move argue that a "big terrible pandemic" is a matter of when, not if, despite the current strain's low contagiousness in humans.

Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [avian flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avian-flu.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), dr. vin gupta, [operation warp speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/operation-warp-speed.md), [pandemic preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-preparedness.md)

### GMO Chickens, Bird Flu and Economic Disaster

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 1:58:15–1:59:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/gmo-chickens-bird-flu-and-economic-disaster.md

Dr. Brian Hooker of the Children's Health Defense discusses the culling of poultry herds due to bird flu as an economic disaster that paves the way for GMO products. He notes that the USDA has already developed chickens genetically modified to be immune to influenza. The segment suggests the bird flu outbreak is being used to transition the food supply toward lab-altered animals.

Keywords: brian hooker, gmo chickens, [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [food supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-supply.md)

### Veganism, Over-Easy Eggs and Bird Flu Warnings

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 1:59:58–2:04:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/veganism-over-easy-eggs-and-bird-flu-warnings.md

Medical experts on major networks advise Americans to avoid "over-easy" eggs and raw milk to prevent bird flu transmission. The USDA maintains that properly cooked poultry is safe, but some commentators suggest switching to plant-based diets for environmental and safety reasons. The hosts highlight the "vegan angle" being pushed at the end of public health warnings.

Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [veganism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veganism.md), [plant-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based.md), [eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md), [pasteurization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pasteurization.md)

### Bird Flu Pandemic Warnings and WHO Funding Gaps

- **Episode:** [1758: Scream Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-24
- **Time:** 46:33–51:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle/chapter/bird-flu-pandemic-warnings-and-who-funding-gaps.md

A 60 Minutes segment warns of a potential bird flu pandemic, claiming the virus has jumped from birds to cattle and humans, with the Trump administration being blamed for laying off scientists. Simultaneously, the World Health Organization (WHO) faces a $650 million salary gap following the U.S. decision to withdraw funding. Dr. Tedros warned of significant staff cuts, while critics argue the agency's $2 billion annual salary budget is excessive for its core functions.

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### Far-UVC Light as a Weapon Against Viruses

- **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-10
- **Time:** 1:50:21–1:54:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/far-uvc-light-as-a-weapon-against-viruses.md

Researchers at Columbia University are developing Far-UVC lamps that can kill airborne germs like bird flu and COVID-19 without damaging human skin or eyes. The report notes that the media mocked Donald Trump in 2020 for suggesting similar UV light treatments, which are now being hailed as a promising new technology.

Keywords: far-uvc, [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [columbia university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

### End of Show Mixes and Bird Flu Egg Prices

- **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-23
- **Time:** 3:11:38–3:15:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-and-bird-flu-egg-prices.md

The episode wraps with a series of audio mixes, including a repeat of Matty J's "Existential Crisis" and a new anti-war mix featuring Donald Trump. A final news segment notes that bird flu has decimated the U.S. hen population, leading to record-high egg prices across the country.

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### Bird Flu in Cats, Raw Pet Food Warning

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 2:41:42–2:43:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/bird-flu-in-cats-raw-pet-food-warning.md

New York City health officials issued a warning after two cats contracted bird flu, leading to the death of one kitten. The infection was linked to raw chicken in "Savage Cat" brand pet food, prompting an investigation by the FDA. The incident has sparked a debate over the safety of raw diets for pets during avian influenza outbreaks.

Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [cats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cats.md), raw pet food, savage cat food, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [euthanasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euthanasia.md)

### Avian Influenza in Cattle, Mutation Concerns

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 2:43:54–2:46:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/avian-influenza-in-cattle-mutation-concerns.md

Bird flu has spread to over 1,100 dairy farms in California, marking the first time the virus has moved from poultry to cows on a large scale. Dr. John Lapook reports that contaminated milking machines are a leading suspect in the transmission. Public health officials are concerned the virus could mutate to allow easier human-to-human transmission.

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### Dr. Peter McCullough, Lab-Grown Bird Flu Research

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 2:46:54–2:52:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/dr-peter-mccullough-lab-grown-bird-flu-research.md

Dr. Peter McCullough claims that the current strain of bird flu originated from serial passage research at a USDA laboratory in Athens, Georgia. McCullough cites a peer-reviewed paper suggesting the virus was engineered to transmit easily among migratory birds and mammals. He recommends Relenza as a potential prophylactic treatment for influenza-type diseases.

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