# Cambridge on The No Agenda Show Cambridge comes up in 65 chapters across 52 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 65 - **Episodes:** 52 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Mark Zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [Christopher Wylie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-wylie.md), [Steve Bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [Data Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [Ftc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftc.md), [Massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [Psychographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychographics.md), [Whole Foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 65 ### Jason Arday Plagiarism Scandal, UK Academic Fraud - **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-09 - **Time:** 47:28–53:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/jason-arday-plagiarism-scandal-uk-academic-fraud.md Professor Jason Arday is compared to George Santos following revelations of extensive lies on his resume and plagiarism in his PhD dissertation. Arday claimed to have been non-verbal until age 11 and to have run 30 marathons in 35 days. Despite these fabrications, he held high-ranking positions at the University of Cambridge and the University of Glasgow. Keywords: jason arday, [george santos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-santos.md), [university of cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-cambridge.md), [plagiarism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plagiarism.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md) ### UK Accounting Students, Basic Calendar Knowledge - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 1:47:51–1:50:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/uk-accounting-students-basic-calendar-knowledge.md A teacher at an international school in Cambridge reports that 16-to-18-year-old accounting students increasingly struggle with basic knowledge, such as the number of weeks or days in a year. This lack of foundational understanding complicates accounting operations like depreciation and accruals. The hosts express concern for the future of the profession if students cannot perform simple calendar-based calculations. Keywords: [cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [accounting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accounting.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [calendar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calendar.md), weeks in a year, [bookkeeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bookkeeping.md) ### PFAS Forever Chemicals and Gut Microbiome Solutions - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 2:26:25–2:32:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/pfas-forever-chemicals-and-gut-microbiome-solutions.md Minnesota has passed "Amara's Law," the strictest state legislation policing PFAS "forever chemicals," following the death of activist Amara Strandy. While CBS focused on the legal battle against 3M, NPR reported on a potential biological solution. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified gut bacteria that can absorb PFAS, leading to hopes for future probiotic treatments. Keywords: [pfas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfas.md), [3m](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3m.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [cambridge university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge-university.md), [probiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/probiotics.md) ### Cambridge Mandatory Outdoor Masks, National Mall Memorial - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 3:04:37–3:07:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/cambridge-mandatory-outdoor-masks-national-mall-memorial.md Cambridge, Massachusetts, implemented a mandatory mask policy for all outdoor spaces, including wide-open fields and basketball courts. Violators faced a $300 fine as the city cited a slight uptick in cases among returning college students. In Washington D.C., the COVID-19 Memorial Project placed 20,000 flags on the National Mall to honor the 200,000 Americans who had died from the disease. Keywords: [cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [mask mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandate.md), [national mall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-mall.md), covid memorial ### Proactive Vaccinology, University of Cambridge Research - **Episode:** [1658: Spaving](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1658-spaving.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-09 - **Time:** 25:48–27:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1658-spaving/chapter/proactive-vaccinology-university-of-cambridge-research.md Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed "proactive vaccinology" technology designed to provide immunity against coronaviruses that have not yet emerged in humans. The research involves testing shots on mice to recognize pathogens currently found in bats. Critics argue this new terminology is a rebranding effort for gene therapy products that lack traditional manufacturer liability. Keywords: proactive vaccinology, [university of cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-cambridge.md), coronaviruses, [bats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bats.md), [vaccine technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-technology.md) ### University Protests, Divestment Demands and Keffiyehs - **Episode:** [1658: Spaving](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1658-spaving.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-09 - **Time:** 1:38:16–1:42:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1658-spaving/chapter/university-protests-divestment-demands-and-keffiyehs.md Students at the University of Cambridge and other European campuses have established encampments demanding that their institutions divest from companies like Caterpillar and Lockheed Martin due to the conflict in Gaza. The hosts noted the uniform use of keffiyeh scarves among protesters, contrasting the red-and-white Saudi style with the black-and-white Palestinian style. The protests are characterized as being led by "tools of political parties" with little practical vision. Keywords: [cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge.md), [divestment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/divestment.md), [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), [keffiyeh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keffiyeh.md), [code pink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-pink.md) ### Colonoscopy Sedation, AI Parkinson's Research, Propofol - **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-18 - **Time:** 2:28:25–2:32:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/colonoscopy-sedation-ai-parkinson-s-research-propofol.md New medical studies suggest that deeper sedation using propofol leads to more effective detection of pre-cancerous polyps during colonoscopies. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of Cambridge are using AI to speed up the identification of Parkinson's disease treatments by tenfold. Despite the medical hype, some experts warn of a 20% error rate in current AI implementations across various industries. Keywords: [colonoscopy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonoscopy.md), propofol, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [parkinson's disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkinson-s-disease.md), [university of cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-cambridge.md) ### Nina Schick and Industry Influence on AI Policy - **Episode:** [1604: Janky](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-02 - **Time:** 23:02–27:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky/chapter/nina-schick-and-industry-influence-on-ai-policy.md AI expert Nina Schick emphasized that government cannot regulate AI without the participation of tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft. Schick, an author specializing in generative AI and deepfakes, has advised leaders including Joe Biden and NATO officials. Her background and credentials, including her education at Cambridge, are examined in the context of her influence on global AI discourse. Keywords: nina schick, [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md), synthesia, [cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge.md), [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md) ### Meta Privacy Settlement, DOJ Diversion of Fines - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 58:52–1:02:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/meta-privacy-settlement-doj-diversion-of-fines.md Meta agrees to a $725 million settlement over the Cambridge Analytica privacy lawsuit. Referencing Vivek Ramaswamy, the hosts discuss how the Department of Justice under the Obama administration allegedly diverted bank settlement funds to left-wing non-profits like La Raza and the National Urban League instead of the U.S. Treasury. Keywords: [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [cambridge analytica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge-analytica.md), [vivek ramaswamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-ramaswamy.md), [doj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doj.md), la raza ### FTC Privacy Charges Against Meta - **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-04 - **Time:** 2:05:02–2:07:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/ftc-privacy-charges-against-meta.md The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Meta of violating privacy promises and misusing the data of young users. The FTC is proposing a total ban on Meta monetizing data from users under 18. This follows a $5 billion penalty in 2019 related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, with the regulator alleging that children are still able to communicate with unapproved contacts. Keywords: [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [ftc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftc.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [cambridge analytica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge-analytica.md) ### Brittany Kaiser, Cambridge Analytica and Neurotic Targeting - **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-26 - **Time:** 1:25:45–1:29:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/brittany-kaiser-cambridge-analytica-and-neurotic-targeting.md Whistleblower Brittany Kaiser discusses her time at Cambridge Analytica and the 2016 Trump campaign's use of "dark money" and psychographic targeting. She claims the campaign specifically targeted "neurotic" individuals with fear-based messaging. The hosts question Kaiser's framing of "manipulative communications," noting that all marketing is inherently manipulative. Keywords: brittany kaiser, [cambridge analytica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge-analytica.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [psychographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychographics.md), [dark money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-money.md) ### Climate Endgame Report, Local News Skepticism - **Episode:** [1474: Heart Dart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1474-heart-dart.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-04 - **Time:** 2:30:50–2:34:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1474-heart-dart/chapter/climate-endgame-report-local-news-skepticism.md A CBS News report on the "Climate Endgame" warns of potential human extinction and the "four horsemen" of climate change: famine, weather, conflict, and disease. Local news anchors expressed visible discomfort and skepticism after airing the segment, which was produced as a national package. The extreme nature of the report is viewed as an attempt to ramp up public fear. Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [cambridge university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge-university.md), [four horsemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/four-horsemen.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extinction.md) ### WION Report, Omicron Genetic Snippets and Common Cold - **Episode:** [1405: No Shields, No Deals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1405-no-shields-no-deals.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-06 - **Time:** 19:56–22:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1405-no-shields-no-deals/chapter/wion-report-omicron-genetic-snippets-and-common-cold.md Indian news outlet WION reports on a study from a Massachusetts-based data analytics firm suggesting the Omicron variant contains genetic material similar to the common cold. This mutation may make the virus more transmissible but less lethal. The report also mentions a genetic sequence similar to HIV, speculating on the variant's origin in immunocompromised populations in South Africa. Keywords: [wion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wion.md), [cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [common cold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-cold.md), [hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md) ### In Memory of Knight Dave Thompson, Jody Spall Donation - **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-01 - **Time:** 1:38:25–1:41:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/in-memory-of-knight-dave-thompson-jody-spall-donation.md Jody Spall from Cambridge, Ontario, donates $1,000 in memory of her late husband, Knight Dave Thompson, who passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in February. Dave was a longtime listener of the program. The hosts offer their condolences and honor Dave's memory on the show. Keywords: dave thompson, jody spall, cambridge ontario, [heart attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attack.md), [memorial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial.md) ### AstraZeneca Vaccine, Dave Myers Amputation Story - **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-14 - **Time:** 47:12–50:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/astrazeneca-vaccine-dave-myers-amputation-story.md Former Taekwondo champion Dave Myers suffered a severe leg infection and subsequent "explosion" of the limb shortly after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, leading to a below-the-knee amputation. While doctors have not confirmed a causal link, the story has sparked debate over the risks of the vaccine for different age groups. Keywords: [astrazeneca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrazeneca.md), dave myers, taekwondo, [amputation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amputation.md), [cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge.md), blood loss ### Climate Change and COVID-19 Link, Bat Mutations - **Episode:** [1321: Doctored Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1321-doctored-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-14 - **Time:** 3:12:01–3:16:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1321-doctored-evidence/chapter/climate-change-and-covid-19-link-bat-mutations.md A study published in "Science of the Total Environment" suggests that climate change allowed for a more diverse bat population in southern China, facilitating the mutation of coronaviruses. The hosts criticize this "packaging opportunity" to link the pandemic to environmental policy. They point out contradictions in climate models regarding species extinction versus the sudden emergence of new bat species. Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge.md), [bats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bats.md), south china, science of the total environment ### Richard Engel, Brazil Variant Hunter - **Episode:** [1313: Q Victims](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-17 - **Time:** 3:15:20–3:19:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims/chapter/richard-engel-brazil-variant-hunter.md NBC's Richard Engel travels to a lab in Cambridge to report on the hunting of COVID variants. The report is mocked for its contradictory claims—stating the variant is ravaging Brazil because it is more deadly, then later admitting it does not appear to be more deadly, only more transmissible. 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The ICO described the scandal as a "storm in a teacup," noting that the only "special sauce" was the hyperbole used by the company's sales team. Keywords: [cambridge analytica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge-analytica.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), uk ico, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) ### Florida Reopening, Cambridge Mask Mandates and Global Lockdowns - **Episode:** [1281: Talkin' Loudy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1281-talkin-loudy.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-29 - **Time:** 16:50–21:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1281-talkin-loudy/chapter/florida-reopening-cambridge-mask-mandates-and-global-lockdowns.md Governor Ron DeSantis has removed all COVID-19 restrictions in Florida, allowing bars and restaurants to fully reopen. In contrast, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has implemented mandatory outdoor mask mandates with $300 fines for non-compliance. Similar strict measures are reported in Rotterdam and the Netherlands, where authorities have even discouraged shouting at football matches to prevent viral spread. 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