# Efficacy on The No Agenda Show Efficacy comes up in 41 chapters across 38 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2014 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 41 - **Episodes:** 38 - **Discussed:** October 2014 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Herd Immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herd-immunity.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [Omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 41 ### RFK Jr. and Dana Bash CNN Interview Conflict - **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-06 - **Time:** 22:28–26:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/rfk-jr-and-dana-bash-cnn-interview-conflict.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with CNN anchor Dana Bash over the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine and the role of the media. Bash asserted that the vaccine "worked" as a factual truth, which the hosts dispute by citing the experiences of people like Stephen A. Smith. The segment characterizes the interview as a failure of journalistic skepticism. Keywords: [robert f. kennedy jr.](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [dana bash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-bash.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), press malpractice, [stephen a. smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-a-smith.md) ### RFK Jr. on Measles Vaccines and Media Framing - **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-06 - **Time:** 38:07–41:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/rfk-jr-on-measles-vaccines-and-media-framing.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clarified his stance on traditional vaccines, urging parents to vaccinate children against measles due to its 97% effectiveness. The media is criticized for framing Kennedy as a total vaccine skeptic. The hosts contrast the proven efficacy of the measles vaccine with the shifting percentage claims made for the COVID-19 vaccine. Keywords: [robert f. kennedy jr.](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [dana bash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-bash.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [howie mandel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howie-mandel.md) ### Personal Vaccine Experiences, PBS NewsHour Coverage - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 55:54–58:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/personal-vaccine-experiences-pbs-newshour-coverage.md The hosts discuss personal anecdotes of family members who have received multiple boosters yet continue to contract COVID-19. They criticize the mainstream media, specifically PBS NewsHour, for ignoring stories about vaccine side effects while simultaneously promoting CDC vaccination tips on their website. Keywords: [boosters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boosters.md), [ivermectin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivermectin.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md) ### Measles Outbreak, Media Misinformation and Statistics - **Episode:** [1742: Golden Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-27 - **Time:** 41:41–52:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop/chapter/measles-outbreak-media-misinformation-and-statistics.md Health officials in Texas reported a measles death in Lubbock, initially claiming it was the first in the U.S. in a decade. However, records show measles deaths occurred in 2016 and 2019, contradicting the "first in a decade" narrative. Media reports on vaccine efficacy have also fluctuated between 93% and 97%, while historical data shows the measles death rate has remained consistent at approximately 0.1% since before the vaccine's 1963 introduction. Keywords: [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md) ### Vaccine Efficacy and Herd Immunity, Anti-Science Sentiment - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 1:24:22–1:26:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/vaccine-efficacy-and-herd-immunity-anti-science-sentiment.md Experts expressed doubt that any COVID-19 vaccine would be 100% effective, comparing it to the measles vaccine's 97% rate. If only a portion of the population accepts a partially effective vaccine, achieving herd immunity remains unlikely. Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an "alarmingly large" percentage of Americans harbor anti-science and anti-vaccine sentiments, complicating the path to ending the pandemic. Keywords: [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [herd immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herd-immunity.md), [anti-vax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-vax.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md) ### Don Lemon on FDA Approval Irrelevance - **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-30 - **Time:** 1:00:05–1:01:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/don-lemon-on-fda-approval-irrelevance.md CNN's Don Lemon argued that full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccines is an irrelevant talking point, emphasizing that efficacy is what matters. The hosts criticize Lemon for dismissing the legal and psychological importance of full authorization. they characterize his commentary as dangerous misinformation that ignores the concerns of hesitant citizens. Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [fda approval](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda-approval.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [talking points](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/talking-points.md) ### Anthony Fauci, Mask Efficacy Contradictions - **Episode:** [1588: Swedish Fish](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1588-swedish-fish.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-07 - **Time:** 1:38:38–1:44:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1588-swedish-fish/chapter/anthony-fauci-mask-efficacy-contradictions.md A super-cut of Anthony Fauci's statements over three years highlights his shifting stance on mask efficacy. In a recent CNN interview with Michael Smerconish, Fauci attempts to downplay the Cochrane Report—the "gold standard" of scientific reviews—by distinguishing between population-level data and individual protection. Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), cochran report, [n95](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/n95.md), mask efficacy ### Bivalent Booster Efficacy, CDC Data, Dr. Jen Ashton - **Episode:** [1525: Mask in a Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-29 - **Time:** 1:30:04–1:34:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle/chapter/bivalent-booster-efficacy-cdc-data-dr-jen-ashton.md Dr. Jen Ashton reported on CDC data showing the bivalent COVID-19 booster has a 52% efficacy rate against symptomatic infection. The hosts criticize this figure, arguing that it is impossible to prove the booster saves lives without double-blind trials. They mock the presentation of the data and suggest that the pharmaceutical industry will eventually switch their slogan from "safe and effective" to "effective and safe" to maintain public compliance. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [bivalent booster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bivalent-booster.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [jen ashton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-ashton.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md) ### Flu Vaccine Efficacy and Collective Immunity Concerns - **Episode:** [1498: Junk Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1498-junk-fees.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-30 - **Time:** 23:56–30:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1498-junk-fees/chapter/flu-vaccine-efficacy-and-collective-immunity-concerns.md Medical professionals admit that flu vaccine protection can range from 20% to 60%, leading to questions about the reliability of modern vaccinations. Observations from the Australian winter suggest an early and severe flu season may be heading to the Northern Hemisphere due to a lack of recent exposure and collective immunity. Keywords: [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), collective immunity, blitzed2 ### Vaccine Efficacy Supercut and Transmission Claims - **Episode:** [1497: Bug Peeps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-23 - **Time:** 57:55–1:00:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1497-bug-peeps/chapter/vaccine-efficacy-supercut-and-transmission-claims.md A supercut of past statements from officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci and President Joe Biden highlights previous claims that COVID-19 vaccines would block transmission and prevent infection. These clips contrast with current data and the ongoing push for additional boosters. The hosts use the montage to illustrate the shifting narrative regarding vaccine performance and public safety. Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [transmission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transmission.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md) ### Imperial College Vaccine Data, Operation Warp Speed - **Episode:** [1494: Radiation Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1494-radiation-tsunami.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-13 - **Time:** 39:42–43:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1494-radiation-tsunami/chapter/imperial-college-vaccine-data-operation-warp-speed.md Pfizer representatives cited Imperial College data claiming four million lives were saved by the vaccine rollout in its first year. Critics point to the college's history of controversial modeling, including past foot-and-mouth disease projections. The discussion disputes the claim that Pfizer took significant financial risks, noting the massive influx of government cash through programs like Operation Warp Speed. Keywords: [imperial college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imperial-college.md), [neil ferguson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-ferguson.md), [operation warp speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/operation-warp-speed.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md) ### Atlantic Writer Discusses Vaccine Testing and Cooking Analogies - **Episode:** [1483: Jacked Up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-04 - **Time:** 1:20:42–1:27:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe/chapter/atlantic-writer-discusses-vaccine-testing-and-cooking-analogies.md Catherine Wu of The Atlantic discussed the lack of human data for the new COVID-19 boosters, comparing the ingredient substitution to "subbing in shortening for butter" in a recipe. While acknowledging the "tricky" nature of approving vaccines based on animal data, she expressed confidence in their safety based on previous iterations. The discussion highlights the shift away from using specific efficacy percentages as a primary selling point for the new shots. Keywords: catherine wu, [the atlantic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-atlantic.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md) ### Monkeypox Vaccine Efficacy, Multiple Dose Requirements - **Episode:** [1476: Woke Waiver](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1476-woke-waiver.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-12 - **Time:** 1:13:55–1:18:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1476-woke-waiver/chapter/monkeypox-vaccine-efficacy-multiple-dose-requirements.md Reports emerge of individuals contracting monkeypox despite receiving their first vaccine dose, leading to new guidance on the necessity of multiple shots. Health experts suggest a "sliding scale" of protection that requires several weeks and a second dose to reach maximum efficacy. The segment compares the shifting timelines for monkeypox vaccines to the evolving requirements seen during the COVID-19 rollout. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [antibodies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibodies.md), [gay community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-community.md) ### Marty McCary, Johns Hopkins Doctor on Muzzling - **Episode:** [1469: The Nurge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-17 - **Time:** 1:20:33–1:24:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge/chapter/marty-mccary-johns-hopkins-doctor-on-muzzling.md Dr. Marty McCary of Johns Hopkins University claims that doctors at the NIH, CDC, and FDA are being muzzled by the White House. He reports that scientists are frustrated by the bypassing of normal protocols and the rejection of sampling data plans. McCary argues that public health leaders must show more humility to restore medical trust. Keywords: [marty mccary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marty-mccary.md), [johns hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md) ### Peter McCullough, Vaccine Efficacy and Negative Protection - **Episode:** [1462: HAARP at Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1462-haarp-at-home.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-26 - **Time:** 28:58–31:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1462-haarp-at-home/chapter/peter-mccullough-vaccine-efficacy-and-negative-protection.md Dr. Peter McCullough cites data from Israel and the UK National Health System suggesting that vaccinated individuals are more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 than the unvaccinated. He argues the vaccines provide "negative protection" and that the narrative of them being "safe and effective" is a lie. McCullough asserts that no patient group currently benefits from the vaccine. Keywords: [peter mccullough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-mccullough.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), national health system, [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md) ### CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, Vaccine Efficacy - **Episode:** [1431: Red Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-06 - **Time:** 2:19:47–2:21:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin/chapter/cdc-director-rochelle-walensky-vaccine-efficacy.md CDC Director Rochelle Walensky admitted in a recent talk that she was overly optimistic about vaccine efficacy, citing CNN reports of 95% effectiveness. She noted that officials did not sufficiently account for waning immunity or the impact of new variants. The hosts characterize her comments as a backtracking of the previous narrative. Keywords: [rochelle walensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochelle-walensky.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/efficacy.md), [optimism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/optimism.md) ### Optimism vs Pessimism, Omicron Immune System Vulnerability - **Episode:** [1413: Flurona](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-03 - **Time:** 26:58–28:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona/chapter/optimism-vs-pessimism-omicron-immune-system-vulnerability.md A debate on personal outlook contrasts the "rose-colored glasses" of optimism with a more skeptical worldview. An anecdote describes a family where the unvaccinated father experienced a mild cold while his vaccinated children suffered more severe symptoms from the Omicron variant. The claim is made that vaccines may alter the immune system in a way that increases vulnerability to new variants. 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A University of Maryland study also confirmed that infected individuals exhale detectable amounts of the virus in their breath. Keywords: [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [university of maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-maryland.md) ### Vaccine Efficacy Claims, 2021 Public Health Official Supercut - **Episode:** [1412: Oil Ball Panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-30 - **Time:** 10:32–13:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic/chapter/vaccine-efficacy-claims-2021-public-health-official-supercut.md A compilation of statements from 2021 features President Joe Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and CDC Director Rochelle Walensky claiming that vaccinated individuals do not carry the virus or get sick. The clips contrast earlier promises of "breaking the chain of transmission" with the current reality of breakthrough infections. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [rochelle walensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochelle-walensky.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md) ### European Vaccine Data Discrepancies, Athlete Collapses - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 32:07–34:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/european-vaccine-data-discrepancies-athlete-collapses.md The hosts correct a previous report regarding hospitalizations in New South Wales and pivot to current data from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. 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