# Covid Tests on The No Agenda Show Covid Tests comes up in 79 chapters across 68 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2020 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 79 - **Episodes:** 68 - **Discussed:** March 2020 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Covid Testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Covid-19 Testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-testing.md), [Testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testing.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Asymptomatic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymptomatic.md), [Pcr Test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 79 ### COVID Testing Lines, Omicron Holiday Surge - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 1:28:50–1:34:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/covid-testing-lines-omicron-holiday-surge.md Media reports describe surging demand for COVID-19 tests ahead of Christmas as people seek to gather safely. The FDA grants emergency use authorization for Pfizer's antiviral pill, which is touted as 90% effective. The hosts criticize the "psychological operation" of encouraging healthy people to stand in long lines for tests and mock a Canadian PSA featuring a "vaccinated" Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Keywords: [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [covid testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [antiviral pill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antiviral-pill.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) ### COVID-Detecting Dogs at NASCAR Events - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 1:31:57–1:34:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/covid-detecting-dogs-at-nascar-events.md NASCAR announced the use of COVID-detecting dogs at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, claiming the animals are as effective as PCR tests. The hosts propose a "distributed dog COVID sniffing system" where listeners can rent out their trained pets for virus detection. Keywords: [nascar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nascar.md), covid dogs, [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), 360 k9, [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Trump on Testing Volume, Quantum Mechanics Satire - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 1:18:02–1:19:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/trump-on-testing-volume-quantum-mechanics-satire.md President Trump described testing as a "double-edged sword," suggesting that high testing volumes lead to more recorded cases and asking his team to "slow the testing down." A satirical commentary compared Trump's logic to quantum mechanics, where the act of measurement makes a property real. The segment poked fun at the idea that not testing would actually reduce the presence of the virus. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [covid testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md), [quantum mechanics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-mechanics.md), [case counts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/case-counts.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md) ### Presidential Pardons, Trump Constitution Claims - **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-24 - **Time:** 47:23–51:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/presidential-pardons-trump-constitution-claims.md Kamala Harris refuses to answer hypothetical questions about pardoning Donald Trump if he is convicted of felony charges. During the interview, she claims Trump called for the termination of the U.S. Constitution and sent COVID-19 tests to Vladimir Putin during a domestic shortage. The hosts criticize Hallie Jackson for failing to fact-check these assertions during the broadcast. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [presidential pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-pardon.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [covid tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-tests.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md) ### Howard Stern, Kamala Harris, COVID Test Kits - **Episode:** [1702: Sloppin' Hopper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1702-sloppin-hopper.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-10 - **Time:** 1:09:09–1:13:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1702-sloppin-hopper/chapter/howard-stern-kamala-harris-covid-test-kits.md During an interview on "The Howard Stern Show," Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for allegedly sending COVID test kits to Vladimir Putin during a domestic shortage. Harris characterized Putin as a "murderous dictator" and framed Trump's actions as a betrayal of the American people. The discussion also notes Howard Stern's transition from a counter-culture provocateur to a supporter of the political establishment. Keywords: [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [bob woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [covid tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-tests.md) ### COVID-19 Testing Industry, LAUSD Contract Corruption - **Episode:** [1667: Heavy Tail](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-09 - **Time:** 24:58–29:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail/chapter/covid-19-testing-industry-lausd-contract-corruption.md A whistleblower producer describes the "bonanza" of the COVID-19 testing industry, specifically a $750 million contract to test students and staff at the Los Angeles Unified School District. The account details massive logistical waste, including flying samples from Van Nuys to Oakland twice daily and hiring 1,200 temporary employees. The producer expresses regret for participating in the "testing industrial complex" out of greed while witnessing the incompetence of DEI-driven management. Keywords: [lausd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lausd.md), [hertz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hertz.md), [covid-19 testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-testing.md), [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md) ### Birthday Shoutouts and COVID Test Kit Expirations - **Episode:** [1599: Drop the Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-15 - **Time:** 2:06:52–2:13:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op/chapter/birthday-shoutouts-and-covid-test-kit-expirations.md The hosts read various birthday dedications and a letter from a producer in Wyoming regarding the absurdity of the FDA extending expiration dates for COVID-19 rapid test kits. Another letter from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, describes a wife's journey from thinking the show was "corrupting" her husband to becoming a dedicated listener herself. Keywords: [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [covid tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-tests.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [expiration dates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/expiration-dates.md), [wyoming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wyoming.md), Bethlehem PA ### COVID Booster Demand, Viral Load Testing and Masking Advice - **Episode:** [1596: Flagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-05 - **Time:** 1:36:53–1:45:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger/chapter/covid-booster-demand-viral-load-testing-and-masking-advice.md Low uptake for the latest COVID-19 boosters is attributed to a lack of public fear and insurance complications. New medical guidance suggests that at-home rapid tests are most effective on the fourth day of symptoms due to changes in population immunity. Dr. Darian Sutton is criticized for recommending that individuals "mask up" while waiting for test results during the "viral season." Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [boosters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boosters.md), [rapid tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapid-tests.md), [viral load](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-load.md), [masking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masking.md) ### White House Linguistics, The Word Cadence - **Episode:** [1588: Swedish Fish](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1588-swedish-fish.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-07 - **Time:** 1:20:13–1:23:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1588-swedish-fish/chapter/white-house-linguistics-the-word-cadence.md The hosts highlight the sudden, repetitive use of the word "cadence" by White House officials when describing President Biden's COVID-19 testing schedule. They analyze dictionary definitions to determine why the administration has pivoted away from the word "schedule." Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [press secretary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-secretary.md), [cadence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cadence.md), [covid testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md) ### China Zero-COVID Policy, Travel Restrictions, NHK Japan - **Episode:** [1519: Freeze Peach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-12 - **Time:** 34:09–35:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach/chapter/china-zero-covid-policy-travel-restrictions-nhk-japan.md China officially winds down its zero-COVID policy, shifting focus from infection prevention to vaccination and treatment. New protocols eliminate neighborhood lockdowns, mandatory isolation for positive cases, and quarantine requirements for inbound travelers. While PCR tests upon arrival are waived, travelers still require a negative test 48 hours before departure, and overseas group tours remain restricted. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [zero-covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-covid.md), [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), nhk japan, [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md), outbound travel ### US Travel Restrictions on Chinese Arrivals and COVID Surges - **Episode:** [1516: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-29 - **Time:** 25:10–29:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb/chapter/us-travel-restrictions-on-chinese-arrivals-and-covid-surges.md The United States government is implementing new travel restrictions requiring negative COVID-19 tests for travelers arriving from China starting in early January 2023. This policy follows Beijing's decision to lift its "zero COVID" restrictions, which reportedly led to a massive spike in cases. Experts warn that holiday travel in the US could further exacerbate domestic surges. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [travel restrictions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-restrictions.md), negative test, [zero covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-covid.md) ### Paxlovid Birth Control Warnings, Religious Exemption Templates - **Episode:** [1458: Prime Time Purge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-10 - **Time:** 1:12:10–1:16:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge/chapter/paxlovid-birth-control-warnings-religious-exemption-templates.md A medical professional reports that providers are now being instructed to warn patients that the Pfizer antiviral Paxlovid decreases the effectiveness of birth control pills. Additionally, the show highlights a comprehensive religious exemption template for vaccine mandates, which has been made available in the show notes. The segment concludes with a critique of the massive taxpayer money flowing into COVID-19 testing kits. Keywords: [paxlovid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paxlovid.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [birth control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-control.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testing.md) ### SmartLess Podcast, Sean Hayes COVID Testing Anecdote - **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-21 - **Time:** 56:06–1:00:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/smartless-podcast-sean-hayes-covid-testing-anecdote.md The hosts critique an episode of the "SmartLess" podcast where actor Sean Hayes describes a frustrating experience trying to get a mandatory COVID-19 test for a Broadway performance. They argue the actors are missing the "communist nature" of the bureaucracy and QR code procedures they are forced to follow in New York City. Keywords: smartless, sean hayes, jason bateman, will arnett, [covid testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md) ### At-Home COVID Tests, Sodium Azide Poisoning - **Episode:** [1431: Red Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-06 - **Time:** 2:15:47–2:19:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin/chapter/at-home-covid-tests-sodium-azide-poisoning.md Poison control centers are warning about the presence of sodium azide, a toxic chemical, in the reagent liquid of at-home COVID testing kits. There have been hundreds of reported exposures nationwide, particularly among children. The hosts question why this is not a larger news story given the 60 million kits distributed by the government. Keywords: [covid tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-tests.md), sodium azide, [poison control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poison-control.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), reagent, [children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/children.md) ### COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, Test-to-Treat, Pfizer Pill - **Episode:** [1430: Banks not Tanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1430-banks-not-tanks.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-03 - **Time:** 2:47:26–2:50:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1430-banks-not-tanks/chapter/covid-19-preparedness-plan-test-to-treat-pfizer-pill.md The White House releases a 96-page COVID-19 preparedness plan, introducing a "test-to-treat" initiative that provides immediate access to Pfizer's antiviral pills. The plan includes aggressive monitoring for new variants and faster approval processes for updated vaccines. The hosts view this as a permanent expansion of pharmaceutical influence and government surveillance. Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), test-to-treat, [antiviral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antiviral.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Personal COVID-19 Recovery, Fatigue Waves, CDC Mental Health Claims - **Episode:** [1426: Pre-Bunk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1426-pre-bunk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-17 - **Time:** 1:35–9:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1426-pre-bunk/chapter/personal-covid-19-recovery-fatigue-waves-cdc-mental-health-claims.md One of the hosts provides a "boots on the ground" update on his ninth day of recovering from COVID-19, describing unexpected waves of severe fatigue and phantom smells. The discussion critiques a New York Times report linking COVID-19 to mental health problems, suggesting that government mandates and media-induced anxiety are the actual drivers of public distress. 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The liquid reagents in the test cartridges are susceptible to cold, potentially leading to false results for millions of recipients. Keywords: [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [covid tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-tests.md), liquid reagent, freezing, accuracy ### Center for COVID Control, Fraud Lawsuits and Testing Outages - **Episode:** [1419: Sleep Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1419-sleep-equity.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-23 - **Time:** 13:37–17:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1419-sleep-equity/chapter/center-for-covid-control-fraud-lawsuits-and-testing-outages.md The Center for COVID Control is facing fraud lawsuits from Attorneys General in Minnesota and Illinois following allegations of lost samples and faked test results. Former employees reported that thousands of tests were stored in garbage bags and never processed, while some consumers received negative results despite never providing a sample. Keywords: center for covid control, [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [covid-19 testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-testing.md) ### US-China Flight Suspensions, Anal Swab Testing - **Episode:** [1419: Sleep Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1419-sleep-equity.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-23 - **Time:** 44:20–47:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1419-sleep-equity/chapter/us-china-flight-suspensions-anal-swab-testing.md The U.S. Transportation Department announced the suspension of 44 flights to China by Chinese airlines in retaliation for China's decision to block U.S. flights over COVID-19 concerns. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Beijing has reintroduced anal swab testing for certain residents ahead of the Winter Olympics. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [department of transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [air china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-china.md), [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), [covid testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md) ### Oakland Student Boycott for Stricter COVID Safety Measures - **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-20 - **Time:** 7:30–8:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/oakland-student-boycott-for-stricter-covid-safety-measures.md Students in the Oakland Unified School District organized a petition and boycott to demand improved COVID-19 safety precautions, including weekly on-campus testing and KN95 masks. 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