# David Agus on The No Agenda Show David Agus comes up in 5 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2016 to December 2022. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** May 2016 – December 2022 - **Related topics:** [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md), [Bivalent Booster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bivalent-booster.md), [Brca Gene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brca-gene.md), [Breast Cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer.md), [Cbs Mornings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-mornings.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Genetic Testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetic-testing.md), [Harry Reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [Mpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpox.md), [Nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Dr. David Agus on Bivalent Boosters and Mucosal Immunity - **Episode:** [1516: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-29 - **Time:** 32:02–35:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb/chapter/dr-david-agus-on-bivalent-boosters-and-mucosal-immunity.md Dr. David Agus appeared on CBS Mornings to advocate for the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters, noting that only 15% of eligible Americans have received them. He expressed hope that future vaccines will provide "mucosal immunity" to block viral spread and symptomatology. Critics noted the shift in language from vaccines "preventing" infection to "holding" against serious illness. Keywords: [david agus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-agus.md), [bivalent booster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bivalent-booster.md), mucosal immunity, [cbs mornings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-mornings.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md) ### Pandemic Preparedness and the World Economic Forum - **Episode:** [1516: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-29 - **Time:** 35:46–40:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb/chapter/pandemic-preparedness-and-the-world-economic-forum.md Dr. David Agus discussed global pandemic preparedness, citing the response to Mpox as a successful model for future outbreaks. Agus, who has ties to the World Economic Forum and the Ellison Institute, emphasized the need for better data collection and manufacturing readiness. He suggested that behaviors like masking and social distancing have been "normalized" for future health crises. Keywords: [david agus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-agus.md), [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md), [pandemic preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-preparedness.md), [mpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpox.md), [usc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usc.md) ### White House COVID Warnings, Workplace Culture Changes - **Episode:** [1449: Where's Munchunts?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1449-where-s-munchunts.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-08 - **Time:** 53:24–57:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1449-where-s-munchunts/chapter/white-house-covid-warnings-workplace-culture-changes.md The White House is projecting a new COVID-19 wave this fall driven by Omicron sub-variants. Dr. David Agus suggests that "learning to live with COVID" requires a change in workplace culture where symptomatic individuals stay home. The World Health Organization is also moving toward rules that allow it to declare emergencies without consulting member nations. Keywords: [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [david agus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-agus.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md) ### 23andMe FDA Approval, Genetic Testing Risks - **Episode:** [1023: Warm Hand-Off](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-08 - **Time:** 2:47:41–2:50:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off/chapter/23andme-fda-approval-genetic-testing-risks.md The FDA has approved 23andMe to provide direct-to-consumer genetic testing for three specific mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Dr. David Agus warns that while these tests are now affordable, they only cover a fraction of the over 1,000 possible mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. A negative result on a 23andMe test may provide a false sense of security for individuals who carry other high-risk mutations. Keywords: [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [brca gene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brca-gene.md), [breast cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer.md), [genetic testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetic-testing.md), [david agus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-agus.md) ### Zika Virus Funding and "Flat World" Rhetoric - **Episode:** [828: White, Male & Yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/828-white-male-yale.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-26 - **Time:** 1:49:12–1:54:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/828-white-male-yale/chapter/zika-virus-funding-and-flat-world-rhetoric.md Senator Harry Reid is heard campaigning for $1.9 billion in emergency Zika virus funding, warning that mosquitoes will soon "leave town" for the summer. Dr. David Agus appears on CBS to recommend wearing mosquito nets in public. Agus repeatedly uses the phrase "the world is flat" to describe viral transmission, which the hosts mock as a nonsensical buzzword. Keywords: [zika virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika-virus.md), [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), dr. david agus, [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)