# Colonization on The No Agenda Show

Colonization comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to March 2026.

- **Chapters:** 16
- **Episodes:** 16
- **Discussed:** November 2007 – March 2026
- **Related topics:** [Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [Screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screening.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Ai Voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-voice.md), [American Cancer Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-cancer-society.md), [Antibiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibiotics.md), [Birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [Boston Tea Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-tea-party.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Celine Gounder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celine-gounder.md)

## Chapters 1–16 of 16

### Municipal and Political Land Acknowledgement Practices

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 32:18–36:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/municipal-and-political-land-acknowledgement-practices.md

Public institutions including the Poulsbo City Council, the Los Angeles City Council, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have integrated formal land acknowledgments into their proceedings. These statements recognize indigenous tribes such as the Tongva and Dakota Oyate while apologizing for settler colonization and broken treaties. DNC leadership urged members to move beyond "checking a box" to engage in active partnership with indigenous communities.

Keywords: poulsbo, los angeles city council, [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), dakota oyate, settler colonization, [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md)

### Colon Cancer Rates, Screening Age and Medical Analysis

- **Episode:** [1791: Bolt Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-17
- **Time:** 2:00:39–2:05:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher/chapter/colon-cancer-rates-screening-age-and-medical-analysis.md

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported a sharp increase in colon cancer cases among adults under 54. Dr. Celine Gounder explained that the US Preventive Services Task Force lowered the screening age to 45 in 2021 in response to this trend. The hosts expressed skepticism, questioning if the increase is due to expanded testing or other environmental factors that medical authorities are hesitant to address.

Keywords: [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [jama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jama.md), [celine gounder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celine-gounder.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screening.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md)

### Early-Onset Colon Cancer, Microplastics, Russell Vaught

- **Episode:** [1736: The Blurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-06
- **Time:** 2:30:58–2:35:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt/chapter/early-onset-colon-cancer-microplastics-russell-vaught.md

Doctors are baffled by a rise in gastrointestinal cancers among people under 50, with some researchers investigating toxins in food packaging and microplastics. In political news, Democrats are stalling the confirmation of Russell Vaught as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Vaught is a key figure in Project 2025 and plans to significantly shrink the federal workforce.

Keywords: [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [microplastics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microplastics.md), russell vaught, [omb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omb.md), [project 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-2025.md)

### Grief Tech, Digital Immortality and AI Voice Reconstruction

- **Episode:** [1666: Wyrd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-06
- **Time:** 1:07:27–1:09:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd/chapter/grief-tech-digital-immortality-and-ai-voice-reconstruction.md

Entrepreneur Michael Bommer, facing terminal cancer, spent $15,000 to create an interactive AI version of himself to provide comfort to his wife after his passing. This "grief tech" allows the AI to tell stories and answer questions in his voice. The hosts discuss the ethical implications of digital immortality and its potential to hinder the grieving process.

Keywords: michael bommer, grief tech, digital immortality, [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [ai voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-voice.md)

### Colon Cancer Trends, Screening Recommendations

- **Episode:** [1639: Pumpkin Coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-03
- **Time:** 1:49:15–1:51:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin/chapter/colon-cancer-trends-screening-recommendations.md

Colon cancer has become the deadliest cancer for men under 50, highlighted by the recent death of 33-year-old former Michigan linebacker Craig Roe. Doctors are urging Americans to begin screening at age 45, noting that early detection results in a 90% survival rate. At-home screening options are being promoted as an alternative to traditional colonoscopies.

Keywords: [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screening.md), [university of michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-michigan.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md)

### Colorectal Cancer, Young People, Gut Microbiome

- **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-21
- **Time:** 2:09:13–2:13:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/colorectal-cancer-young-people-gut-microbiome.md

The American Cancer Society reports an alarming rise in colorectal cancer among people under 50, making it the leading cause of cancer death for men in that age group. Medical experts suggest potential causes include changes in the gut microbiome, overuse of antibiotics, and highly processed diets. Some critics also question whether the increasing number of childhood vaccinations could be a contributing factor that warrants further research.

Keywords: [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [microbiome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microbiome.md), [antibiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibiotics.md), [american cancer society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-cancer-society.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md)

### Space Colonization and the Cosmic Endowment

- **Episode:** [1621: Haley's Comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-31
- **Time:** 1:34:45–1:38:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment/chapter/space-colonization-and-the-cosmic-endowment.md

The TESCREAL movement promotes the colonization of space as a "cosmic endowment," viewing the universe's resources as usable energy for a reengineered human race. This mindset is criticized as a continuation of colonial manifest destiny, driven by a desire to subjugate nature and exploit the cosmos.

Keywords: space colonization, negentropy, manifest destiny, emil p torres, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

### Sir Ripoff the Maple, Trevor Green and Colon Cancer

- **Episode:** [1314: Gnarler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-21
- **Time:** 2:47:21–2:50:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler/chapter/sir-ripoff-the-maple-trevor-green-and-colon-cancer.md

Trevor Green is knighted as "Sir Ripoff the Maple" and requests South African Boerewors rolls. Jeff Madraso contributes a donation while discussing his battle with colon cancer and warning against the "two minutes hate" and big tech censorship.

Keywords: trevor green, boerewors, jeff madraso, [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

### Colonoscopy Debate, Warren Buffett and Dutch Pronunciation

- **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-29
- **Time:** 1:09:23–1:12:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/colonoscopy-debate-warren-buffett-and-dutch-pronunciation.md

A discussion on the merits of colonoscopies mentions Warren Buffett's skepticism of the procedure. A donor from New York shares his success in hiring his first employee but requests a "de-douching" for him. The segment ends with a challenge to pronounce "Scheveningen," a word used in WWII to identify German spies in the Netherlands.

Keywords: [colonoscopy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonoscopy.md), [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [scheveningen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scheveningen.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md)

### Birthday Shoutouts, Colon Cancer Awareness

- **Episode:** [886: Exodus of Misery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-15
- **Time:** 1:10:08–1:11:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/886-exodus-of-misery/chapter/birthday-shoutouts-colon-cancer-awareness.md

Don O'Malley, known as Sir Doom, requests a birthday shoutout for his daughter Delilah. He also shares a somber update regarding family members battling lung and colon cancer. He urges the audience to get regular screenings, noting that colon cancer is highly treatable if caught early but deadly if ignored.

Keywords: [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [st. paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-paul.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screening.md)

### Elon Musk Mars Kickstarter, Median House Price

- **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-29
- **Time:** 2:48:55–2:50:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/elon-musk-mars-kickstarter-median-house-price.md

Elon Musk announced a plan to colonize Mars, suggesting the cost of the trip could eventually drop to $200,000, roughly the median price of a U.S. house. Critics mocked the presentation as a "Kickstarter for Mars," questioning the feasibility of establishing a self-sustaining civilization on the planet.

Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [colonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonization.md)

### Miss Philippines, US Military Base Question

- **Episode:** [784: Hot Rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-31
- **Time:** 11:19–12:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric/chapter/miss-philippines-us-military-base-question.md

Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, answers a political question during the Miss Universe pageant regarding the reopening of United States military bases in her country. She expresses support for the American presence, citing the historical relationship and shared culture resulting from past colonization.

Keywords: miss philippines, pia wurtzbach, us military bases, [colonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonization.md), pageant questions

### Mars One Reality Show and Yurt Living

- **Episode:** [417: Cyber 9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/417-cyber-9-11.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-14
- **Time:** 2:50:00–2:52:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/417-cyber-9-11/chapter/mars-one-reality-show-and-yurt-living.md

The "Mars One" project, which aims to establish a human colony on Mars funded by a reality television show, is discussed. The segment transitions into a lighter topic regarding "yurts" as a viable alternative living structure. Comparisons are made between the proposed Mars habitats and high-end yurts available from California manufacturers.

Keywords: [mars one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars-one.md), [reality show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-show.md), yurts, space colonization, container houses

### Phillips Colon Health Probiotics Commercial

- **Episode:** [272: Brown is the New Green](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/272-brown-is-the-new-green.md)
- **Published:** 2011-01-23
- **Time:** 51:27–53:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/272-brown-is-the-new-green/chapter/phillips-colon-health-probiotics-commercial.md

A commercial for Phillips Colon Health is analyzed for its claim that the product helps "balance" the colon. The hosts find the phrasing and the testimonial's delivery humorous, particularly the line "that's the best part." The segment serves as a brief comedic break from political discussion.

Keywords: phillips colon health, [probiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/probiotics.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [constipation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constipation.md), balanced colon

### 258 Club, TSA Bomb Detector Satire

- **Episode:** [258: Persistent Jet Contrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-05
- **Time:** 12:17–15:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/258-persistent-jet-contrails/chapter/258-club-tsa-bomb-detector-satire.md

New members of the 258 Club are recognized, including Mark Colon and Charles Jordan. A satirical letter from a producer known as Captain Underpants describes a fictional "body cavity holography" bomb detector being marketed to TSA Director John Pistole.

Keywords: mark colon, [charles jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-jordan.md), foundation bar, [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [john pistole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-pistole.md)

### British Colonial Tea Contracts, Boston Tea Party History

- **Episode:** [4: No Agenda 004](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/4-no-agenda-004.md)
- **Published:** 2007-11-17
- **Time:** 2:52–4:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/4-no-agenda-004/chapter/british-colonial-tea-contracts-boston-tea-party-history.md

British colonial history involved long-term tea contracts established in the 1800s that secured high-quality supplies. Historical context regarding the Boston Tea Party includes the British Empire's efforts to force tea consumption while simultaneously engaging in the opium trade with China.

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