# Ethics on The No Agenda Show Ethics comes up in 248 chapters across 217 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 248 - **Episodes:** 217 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Native Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Big Pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 248 ### Kimberly Guilfoyle Ethics Scandal in Greece - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 1:36:04–1:38:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/kimberly-guilfoyle-ethics-scandal-in-greece.md Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, is facing calls for resignation following allegations that she asked a donor to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill. Text messages suggest Guilfoyle offered access to senior administration officials in exchange for the payment. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while visiting Athens, declined to comment on the authenticity of the reports, which Guilfoyle's attorney disputes. Keywords: [kimberly guilfoyle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kimberly-guilfoyle.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md), [american express](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-express.md) ### Dr. Serena Chen, CBS Vaccine Advocacy Defense - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 10:28–15:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/dr-serena-chen-cbs-vaccine-advocacy-defense.md Dr. Serena Chen, an OBGYN from New Jersey, defends the public health recommendation for pregnant women to receive mRNA vaccines despite private concerns raised by federal officials. The hosts criticize her appearance on CBS Evening News, arguing that the medical establishment ignored traditional safety protocols for pregnant women. They suggest that financial ties to pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer may influence these continued public endorsements. Keywords: serena chen, [cbs evening news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-evening-news.md), [mrna vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna-vaccine.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [pregnancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pregnancy.md), [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md) ### Brian Romero, Crowdfunding for Rent and New York Ethics - **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-02 - **Time:** 1:36:44–1:38:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/brian-romero-crowdfunding-for-rent-and-new-york-ethics.md Brian Romero, a Democratic nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, faced criticism for launching a crowdfunding page to pay for rent and groceries despite a previous six-figure salary. Romero had to leave his role as a senior advisor to Senator Kristen Gonzalez due to ethics rules once he became a candidate. The hosts mock Romero for being unable to manage a personal budget while seeking a role responsible for the state's finances. Keywords: brian romero, [queens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queens.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md), kristen gonzalez, state assembly ### Podcast Production, Adam Curry's Travel Schedule - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 26:56–28:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/podcast-production-adam-curry-s-travel-schedule.md Adam Curry discusses the logistical challenges of setting up a remote studio in Amsterdam immediately after an international flight. He emphasizes his commitment to the broadcast schedule despite the time difference and travel fatigue. The hosts contrast their work ethic with other podcasters who might take time off after traveling. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [studio setup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/studio-setup.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [work ethic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-ethic.md) ### Financial Security, Boomer vs. Gen X Labels - **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-28 - **Time:** 1:56:21–1:57:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/financial-security-boomer-vs-gen-x-labels.md The hosts respond to listener feedback regarding their "financial security" and "boomerism." One host clarifies that despite being "boomer adjacent," they identify more with Generation X. They emphasize that their "financial security" is a result of constant work, including broadcasting on holidays and Sundays, rather than passive wealth. Keywords: [financial security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-security.md), [boomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boomer.md), [gen x](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-x.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [work ethic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-ethic.md) ### Pharmaceutical Industry Corruption and Plausible Deniability - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 54:35–58:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/pharmaceutical-industry-corruption-and-plausible-deniability.md The hosts examine the systemic corruption within the pharmaceutical industry, alleging that the FDA provides "plausible deniability" for doctors who prescribe dangerous drugs. They argue that the revolving door between regulatory agencies and drug companies ensures that safety concerns are suppressed until after significant public harm has occurred. Keywords: [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), plausible deniability ### AI Legal Hallucinations, Court Sanctions, Ethics Training - **Episode:** [1858: Nut Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-09 - **Time:** 1:27:10–1:33:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1858-nut-spread/chapter/ai-legal-hallucinations-court-sanctions-ethics-training.md Lawyers are increasingly facing disciplinary action for filing legal briefs containing fictitious quotes and citations generated by AI. NPR reports on a Nebraska Supreme Court case where an attorney was grilled for using "hallucinated" case law. Legal scholars have documented over 1,200 instances of courts catching erroneous AI material, leading some jurisdictions to require lawyers to label all AI-assisted documents. Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), legal briefs, [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md) ### AI Mental Health Lawsuits, Online Support Forums - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 32:22–35:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/ai-mental-health-lawsuits-online-support-forums.md OpenAI is reportedly facing lawsuits alleging that its chatbot has caused mental health crises and even deaths. In response, the company has updated its software to better detect emotional distress. Mickey Small has since become a moderator for an online forum where hundreds of people seek support after their lives were "upended" by AI chatbots, a development the hosts find concerning. Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [reddit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reddit.md), [moderators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderators.md), ai ethics ### House Oversight Committee, Ilhan Omar Ethics Referral - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 1:03:24–1:05:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/house-oversight-committee-ilhan-omar-ethics-referral.md The House Oversight Committee, led by James Comer, discussed referring Representative Ilhan Omar to the Ethics Committee. Representative Nancy Mace called for an investigation into allegations regarding Omar's marriage history and potential immigration fraud. Keywords: [james comer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comer.md), [nancy mace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-mace.md), [ilhan omar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ilhan-omar.md), [ethics committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics-committee.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md) ### BBC Leadership Resignations Over Doctored Trump Speech - **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-09 - **Time:** 2:38:26–2:42:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/bbc-leadership-resignations-over-doctored-trump-speech.md BBC Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned following a scandal involving a doctored video of Donald Trump. The "Panorama" program reportedly spliced together two separate parts of Trump's January 6th speech—delivered nearly an hour apart—to make it appear he was inciting a riot. The Daily Telegraph exposed the edit, leading to a crisis of credibility for the public broadcaster. Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), tim davie, deborah turness, [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), panorama, [media ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ethics.md) ### Hepatitis B Birth Dose, CDC Scientific Diplomacy - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 35:26–39:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/hepatitis-b-birth-dose-cdc-scientific-diplomacy.md The discussion shifts to the potential removal of the Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose from the standard schedule. Dr. Daskalakis argued that this dose is critical for children of mothers who did not receive prenatal care to prevent future liver scarring and cancer. The hosts question the necessity of administering this vaccine to newborns and critique the doctor's emotional delivery during his resignation interview. Keywords: [hepatitis b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hepatitis-b.md), cirrhosis, liver cancer, [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), prenatal care, [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md) ### Pregnancy and Vaccine Pressure, Medical Professional Interactions - **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-19 - **Time:** 1:39:22–1:42:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/pregnancy-and-vaccine-pressure-medical-professional-interactions.md A first-hand report describes a pregnant couple's encounter with a doctor who pressured them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The physician claimed that pregnant women would be the first to die in an outbreak and dismissed concerns about vaccine safety as "misinformation." Following the interaction, the couple decided to pursue a home birth with a midwife to avoid further institutional pressure. Keywords: [pregnancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pregnancy.md), [covid-19 vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-vaccine.md), [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md), [informed consent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/informed-consent.md), [home birth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-birth.md) ### Dr. Celine Gounder, ACIP Conflict of Interest Denial - **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-12 - **Time:** 1:07:44–1:14:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/dr-celine-gounder-acip-conflict-of-interest-denial.md Dr. Celine Gounder defended the dismissed ACIP members on CBS, dismissing reports of conflicts of interest as mere "clerical errors" regarding dates. However, a 2009 Inspector General report found that 97% of financial disclosure forms had omissions and 64% of members had potential conflicts that the CDC failed to resolve. The data suggests a systemic failure in ethics training and financial transparency within the committee. 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Trump dismissed the reports as "fake news" despite the specific details regarding the aircraft's furnished floors and bedrooms. Keywords: [jonathan karl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-karl.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), trump presidential library, [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md) ### Medical Care, Placebo Biology, Pharmaceutical Skepticism - **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-17 - **Time:** 50:35–53:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/medical-care-placebo-biology-pharmaceutical-skepticism.md The hosts expand on the ketamine study to discuss the broader implications of the placebo effect in modern medicine. They argue that many psychiatric drugs, such as Zoloft and Xanax, may rely on the patient's belief in the medication rather than chemical efficacy. The segment emphasizes that the placebo effect has real biological foundations and should be considered a valid medical tool. 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Investigations into the American Ethical Union's tax filings reveal the organization is registered as a church, exempting it from certain IRS reporting requirements. Keywords: ethical union, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [501c3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/501c3.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [anti-fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-fascism.md) ### Missouri Doctor Testifies Against Gender-Affirming Care - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 1:05:57–1:09:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/missouri-doctor-testifies-against-gender-affirming-care.md A doctor in Missouri provided ghoulish testimony to state legislators regarding the physical dangers of gender-affirming care for minors. She cited cases of severe medical complications and argued that the current protocols are based on regressive stereotypes and social contagion. Keywords: [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [gender-affirming care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-affirming-care.md), [puberty blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puberty-blockers.md), [detransition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detransition.md), [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md) ### Elizabeth Warren, Vaccine Injury Compensation, Ethical Guidelines - **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-30 - **Time:** 30:18–34:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/elizabeth-warren-vaccine-injury-compensation-ethical-guidelines.md Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to commit to a four-year ban on accepting compensation from the healthcare industry after leaving government service. She further alleged that as HHS Secretary, Kennedy could manipulate vaccine labeling and injury compensation rules to benefit his past legal career. Warren's aggressive questioning is characterized as a projection of her own political interests. 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Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that if this report is released, all congressional ethics reports involving bribes and "hookers" should be made public. 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