# Brainwashing on The No Agenda Show

Brainwashing comes up in 53 chapters across 52 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to October 2025.

- **Chapters:** 53
- **Episodes:** 52
- **Discussed:** August 2008 – October 2025
- **Related topics:** [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [Academia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academia.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Est](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/est.md), [Greta Thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [Mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 53

### Aldous Huxley, Pharmacological Revolution, and Doom Scrolling

- **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-05
- **Time:** 44:25–45:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/aldous-huxley-pharmacological-revolution-and-doom-scrolling.md

The hosts examine Aldous Huxley's 1961 warnings about a "painless concentration camp" where societies enjoy their loss of liberty through pharmacological distraction. They link this to the modern prevalence of drugs like Adderall and Ritalin, as well as the psychological impact of "doom scrolling." The segment references Neil Postman's "Amusing Ourselves to Death" as a framework for understanding modern technological addiction.

Keywords: [aldous huxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aldous-huxley.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [pharmacology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmacology.md), [neil postman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-postman.md), [adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md)

### NPR Coverage of Pregnant People, Vaccine Efficacy Debate

- **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-29
- **Time:** 46:11–51:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/npr-coverage-of-pregnant-people-vaccine-efficacy-debate.md

NPR's coverage of the vaccine schedule change utilized the term "pregnant people" rather than women, drawing criticism for its editorial stance. The network reported that while healthy kids are at low risk, parents may still want to immunize them to prevent "mild disease" and transmission to vulnerable relatives. Critics argue these reports ignore data from meta-studies regarding the limited efficacy and potential harms of the boosters.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), pregnant people, [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md)

### Post-Election Family Strife, No-Fault Divorce Rumors

- **Episode:** [1716: Silver Buckshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-28
- **Time:** 13:38–17:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot/chapter/post-election-family-strife-no-fault-divorce-rumors.md

A listener named Dan shares a letter from his partner ending their relationship and evicting him due to his vote for Donald Trump. The letter cites concerns over women's autonomy, tariffs, and character allegations against Trump. The hosts attribute this level of domestic conflict to media brainwashing and viral TikTok rumors claiming Trump intends to abolish no-fault divorce at the federal level.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [no-fault divorce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fault-divorce.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [media brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-brainwashing.md), [political polarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-polarization.md)

### Alex Jones Analysis, Stockholm Syndrome Claims

- **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-07
- **Time:** 11:09–13:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/alex-jones-analysis-stockholm-syndrome-claims.md

Alex Jones provides commentary on his X channel regarding leftist "meltdowns," attributing the emotional responses to a form of Stockholm Syndrome. He argues that these individuals are victims of an educational and media system that has left them without "street smarts." The sentiment shifts from mockery to a view of these citizens as casualties of long-term social engineering.

Keywords: [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [stockholm syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockholm-syndrome.md), [social engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), x

### Climate Solutions Economy, Eco-Anxiety in Schools

- **Episode:** [1661: Hard Landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1661-hard-landing.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-19
- **Time:** 1:06:43–1:15:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1661-hard-landing/chapter/climate-solutions-economy-eco-anxiety-in-schools.md

Proponents of climate education argue that the future economy will be centered on "climate solutions" jobs, necessitating early student engagement. Critics characterize this as "child abuse" and purposeful scaring of children to foster political activism. The discussion also notes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's recent move to remove mentions of climate change from state law.

Keywords: climate solutions, [eco-anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eco-anxiety.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md)

### White House Constitution Page, Second Amendment Interpretation

- **Episode:** [1656: Johnson Pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-02
- **Time:** 2:05:49–2:08:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot/chapter/white-house-constitution-page-second-amendment-interpretation.md

The official White House website's page on the Constitution is criticized for its simplified interpretation of the Bill of Rights. Specifically, it states the Second Amendment "gives citizens the right to bear arms," which critics argue misrepresents the amendment as a government-granted right rather than a restriction on government power.

Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [bill of rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md)

### A is for Activist, Tom Morello Reading and Subliminal Messages

- **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-26
- **Time:** 2:55:12–3:00:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/a-is-for-activist-tom-morello-reading-and-subliminal-messages.md

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello reads the children's book "A is for Activist," which covers topics like abolitionists, co-ops, and environmental justice. The hosts analyze the book's rhymes and themes, such as "C is for co-op" and "F is for feminist," as a form of early childhood brainwashing and neuro-linguistic programming.

Keywords: tom morello, a is for activist, [children's books](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/children-s-books.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md)

### Pandemic Response, Intelligence Operations and Brainwashing

- **Episode:** [1500: No Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-15
- **Time:** 1:49:05–1:56:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence/chapter/pandemic-response-intelligence-operations-and-brainwashing.md

The hosts analyze Dr. Robert Malone's claims, debating whether his public appearances are part of a sophisticated intelligence operation. They discuss the concept of "mass formation" and the potential for the public to be brainwashed by government narratives. The conversation touches on alternative health measures, such as Vitamin D3, and the role of the "glowy" (intelligence-linked) figures in the alternative media space.

Keywords: [psychological operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-operations.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [robert malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-malone.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [vitamin d3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitamin-d3.md)

### New Yorker Migration to Texas and Cultural Bubbles

- **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-01
- **Time:** 19:39–23:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/new-yorker-migration-to-texas-and-cultural-bubbles.md

An anecdote about a dinner party in Texas highlights the cultural friction experienced by New Yorkers who have recently relocated to the state. The conversation touches on differing regional reactions to the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the perception of Russian forces in Ukraine. The hosts reflect on the "deconstruction bubble" they inhabit compared to those following New York Times or MSNBC narratives.

Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [roe v. wade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roe-v-wade.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), social stress

### Dutch Children Eating Insects, Psychological Warfare

- **Episode:** [1495: Soft Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1495-soft-nuts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-16
- **Time:** 2:19:10–2:23:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1495-soft-nuts/chapter/dutch-children-eating-insects-psychological-warfare.md

A Dutch television program for children, "Jeugdjournaal," featured a segment encouraging 10-year-olds to eat mealworms as a sustainable alternative to meat. The segment is criticized as a form of psychological "brainwashing," where children are told that eating bugs is necessary due to global overpopulation and environmental concerns. The hosts noted the disturbing nature of using government-funded media to normalize insect consumption among minors.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), food of the future

### The 69-69 Promotion Controversy, Grammar Corrections

- **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-20
- **Time:** 2:11:56–2:17:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/the-69-69-promotion-controversy-grammar-corrections.md

A donor complains about the discontinuation of the "69-69" promotion, leading to a debate about who was actually at fault for its retirement. The hosts also address a listener's correction regarding the usage of the word "amount" versus "number." A dedication is made to a father "brainwashed by CNN" who would likely be enraged by the show's content.

Keywords: [69-69](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/69-69.md), [grammar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammar.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), donation jingles

### End of Show Mix, Corrupt Industries, and Variant Hysteria

- **Episode:** [1323: Bidenista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1323-bidenista.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-21
- **Time:** 2:58:26–3:04:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1323-bidenista/chapter/end-of-show-mix-corrupt-industries-and-variant-hysteria.md

The episode concludes with a musical montage and a spoken-word list of "corrupt" industries and entities identified over the past year, including big tech, pharma, and teachers' unions. The lyrics touch on themes of political hypocrisy, the "frack attack," and the perceived brainwashing of children. The mix ends with a series of news clips highlighting the media's focus on COVID-19 variants and the "biosecurity state."

Keywords: [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [variants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/variants.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md)

### Neuro-Linguistic Programming in Anti-Racism Seminars

- **Episode:** [1261: Infodemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic.md)
- **Published:** 2020-07-19
- **Time:** 2:27:02–2:33:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1261-infodemic/chapter/neuro-linguistic-programming-in-anti-racism-seminars.md

Robin DiAngelo's seminar techniques are compared to 1960s sensitivity training and "Est" brainwashing schemes. By using specific linguistic shifts—such as using the word "race" as an action—she elicits emotional responses from participants. The goal of these "subversive seminars" is to convince individuals that they are perpetually connected to racism, regardless of their personal character or actions.

Keywords: [nlp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nlp.md), [robin diangelo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robin-diangelo.md), [sensitivity training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sensitivity-training.md), [est](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/est.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md)

### Social Distancing Paranoia, Delivery Driver Interactions

- **Episode:** [1254: Vaxeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-28
- **Time:** 1:18:21–1:22:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline/chapter/social-distancing-paranoia-delivery-driver-interactions.md

Anecdotes of extreme social distancing behavior highlight a growing sense of paranoia among the public months into the pandemic. One instance involved a delivery driver wearing a hazmat suit and gloves who refused to touch a customer's ID, demanding they "step away" repeatedly. This behavior is attributed to "one-stream" media consumption that fosters fear of physical contact.

Keywords: [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [hazmat suits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hazmat-suits.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [paranoia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paranoia.md)

### School Shooting Drills, Psychological Impact on Students

- **Episode:** [1191: No Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-21
- **Time:** 11:35–17:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat/chapter/school-shooting-drills-psychological-impact-on-students.md

The prevalence of active shooter drills in American schools is examined following the Santa Clarita incident. Critics argue that constant "lockdown" training may be a form of brainwashing that creates a "new normal" of fear for children. Observations suggest that frequent drills may lead to student apathy or jadedness, potentially complicating actual emergency responses.

Keywords: active shooter drills, [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [school safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-safety.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md)

### Youth Activism and Social Engineering

- **Episode:** [1174: Soros Jugend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-22
- **Time:** 1:28:45–1:31:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend/chapter/youth-activism-and-social-engineering.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak compare the modern youth climate movement to historical youth organizations used for political indoctrination. They suggest the movement is a "monstrous social experiment" funded by independent interests like George Soros. The hosts argue that children are being terrorized by climate alarmism to serve a larger globalist agenda.

Keywords: [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soros.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), youth movement, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

### Earth Day Celebrity Activism, Crisis Communications

- **Episode:** [1131: CHUD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1131-chud.md)
- **Published:** 2019-04-25
- **Time:** 1:33:00–1:38:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1131-chud/chapter/earth-day-celebrity-activism-crisis-communications.md

The "Earth" music video project is framed as a celebrity-led brainwashing effort. The inclusion of graphic animated scenes, such as lions eating a zebra, is described as bizarre and potentially traumatizing for young viewers. The project's defensive stance against criticism is anticipated.

Keywords: [earth day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earth-day.md), [celebrity activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-activism.md), [ariana grande](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ariana-grande.md), [justin bieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-bieber.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md)

### Climate Strike, Training Child Activists

- **Episode:** [1121: Accelerationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1121-accelerationism.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-18
- **Time:** 2:54:17–2:58:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1121-accelerationism/chapter/climate-strike-training-child-activists.md

The hosts discuss the "Climate Strike" led by youth activists like Greta Thunberg and Haven Coleman. Al Gore admits to "training" Coleman through his Climate Reality Project when she was 11 years old. The hosts compare this to the "Hitlerjugend" or other historical movements that used "brainwashed drones" to advance political and financial goals.

Keywords: [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), haven coleman, [climate strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-strike.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [child protective services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-protective-services.md)

### Boston University, Liberal Bias in Academia

- **Episode:** [1112: El Valvador](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1112-el-valvador.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-15
- **Time:** 53:04–56:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1112-el-valvador/chapter/boston-university-liberal-bias-in-academia.md

A student at Boston University provided a recording of a psychology professor delivering a profanity-laced critique of the Trump administration's immigration policies. The professor characterized the separation of families at the border as a "crime against humanity." The incident is cited as an example of liberal bias and political embedding in American universities.

Keywords: [boston university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-university.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [academia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academia.md)

### Debate on the Southern Strategy and Education

- **Episode:** [1081: BLEXIT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1081-blexit.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-29
- **Time:** 2:02:27–2:11:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1081-blexit/chapter/debate-on-the-southern-strategy-and-education.md

The hosts debate the validity of the "party switch" narrative and whether it is being taught as fact in modern American schools. While one host argues that the Southern Strategy was a successful effort by Nixon to capture the Dixiecrat vote, the other contends that the idea of politicians switching parties is a misread of history. They call for documentation from listeners to prove whether textbooks are teaching that the Republican Party is inherently racist due to this alleged switch.

Keywords: [southern strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-strategy.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md)

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