# Exemptions on The No Agenda Show

Exemptions comes up in 55 chapters across 53 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to January 2026.

- **Chapters:** 55
- **Episodes:** 53
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – January 2026
- **Related topics:** [Employment Law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), [Vaccine Mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Civil Rights Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights-act.md), [First Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 55

### RFK Jr. Letter to Germany Regarding Doctor Prosecutions

- **Episode:** [1834: Swarm Forge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-15
- **Time:** 22:16–25:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge/chapter/rfk-jr-letter-to-germany-regarding-doctor-prosecutions.md

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., acting as HHS Secretary, issued a public letter to Germany's Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warkin. The letter protests the prosecution of over 1,000 German physicians who issued mask and vaccine exemptions during the pandemic. Kennedy argues that criminalizing doctors for patient advocacy violates the sacred physician-patient relationship and democratic principles.

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### California Employment Law and Religious Exemptions

- **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Time:** 1:18:41–1:21:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/california-employment-law-and-religious-exemptions.md

The hosts discuss the potential for massive lawsuits in California if employers ask prohibited questions about an employee's religious exemptions. They joke about getting jobs just to sue their employers, referencing "embedded scammers" who target companies for legal settlements.

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### IRS Johnson Amendment Exemption, Church Political Endorsements

- **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-13
- **Time:** 2:50:18–2:51:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/irs-johnson-amendment-exemption-church-political-endorsements.md

The IRS announced a major policy shift allowing churches and houses of worship to endorse political candidates from the pulpit without losing their tax-exempt status. This effectively carves out an exemption to the 1954 Johnson Amendment, provided the communications occur through "usual channels" during religious services.

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### Harvard Endowment Tax-Exempt Status Controversy

- **Episode:** [1761: News Desert](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-04
- **Time:** 2:40:48–2:44:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert/chapter/harvard-endowment-tax-exempt-status-controversy.md

President Trump has proposed removing the tax-exempt status of university endowments, specifically targeting Harvard. The discussion highlights how private institutions with billions in assets avoid property and income taxes while receiving government funding. The hosts suggest Harvard's legal pushback is a "trap" that will only bring more negative public attention to their financial privileges.

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### Mennonite Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Exemptions, Gaines County

- **Episode:** [1746: Bedtime Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-13
- **Time:** 1:20:31–1:24:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene/chapter/mennonite-measles-outbreak-vaccine-exemptions-gaines-county.md

A measles outbreak in rural Gaines County, Texas, is linked to Mennonite communities that have historically practiced medical self-sufficiency. While older generations were vaccinated for citizenship, younger Mennonites are increasingly choosing conscientious exemptions. Health officials note that distrust in the healthcare system has spread beyond the Mennonite community following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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### BART Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit, Religious Exemption Victory

- **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-27
- **Time:** 2:29:16–2:32:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/bart-vaccine-mandate-lawsuit-religious-exemption-victory.md

A federal jury in San Francisco awarded six former BART workers over $1 million each after they were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. The Pacific Justice Institute represented the workers, successfully arguing that BART failed to provide reasonable accommodations as required by the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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### Rockland County Measles Lawsuit, Vaccine Exemptions

- **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-27
- **Time:** 1:43:02–1:45:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/rockland-county-measles-lawsuit-vaccine-exemptions.md

Producer Nellie Grossenbacher shares a victory against Rockland County, New York, where 14 families fought for five years after their unvaccinated children were excluded from school during a 2018-2019 measles outbreak. The hosts discuss the long timeline required for legal justice in vaccine-related cases.

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### Religious Exemptions and Fetal Cell Line Controversies

- **Episode:** [1392: TRANSNOODLE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-22
- **Time:** 46:39–50:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle/chapter/religious-exemptions-and-fetal-cell-line-controversies.md

Leaked audio from a DOJ call discusses the difficulty of circumventing religious exemptions for vaccine mandates. The primary claim involves the use of aborted fetal cell lines in the testing or production of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The discussion notes that some hospitals are countering this by pointing out similar testing for common over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol.

Keywords: [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [fetal cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fetal-cells.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md)

### IRS Political Pressure, Non-Profit Status Risks

- **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-23
- **Time:** 1:20:26–1:24:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/irs-political-pressure-non-profit-status-risks.md

A discussion on how the IRS can be used as a political tool to pressure non-profit organizations. The segment argues that the non-profit model is inherently risky for media organizations because it grants the government oversight and potential leverage over operations.

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### OBGYN Vaccine Exemptions in North Carolina

- **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-18
- **Time:** 1:52:36–1:54:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/obgyn-vaccine-exemptions-in-north-carolina.md

A pregnant woman in Raleigh, North Carolina, successfully obtained a vaccine exemption after facing coercion from her employer. The story highlights the difficulty of finding medical professionals willing to sign exemptions and the resilience of parents seeking to protect their unborn children.

Keywords: [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [obgyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obgyn.md), vaccine exemption, [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [pregnancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pregnancy.md)

### Associate Executive Producers, Renee Sislo Job Search

- **Episode:** [1477: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-14
- **Time:** 1:38:38–1:41:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones/chapter/associate-executive-producers-renee-sislo-job-search.md

Associate Executive Producers are recognized for their contributions, including Renee Sislo, who is seeking a dream job and a vaccine exemption. The hosts encourage her to use recent CDC guideline changes as leverage in her employment negotiations.

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### Religious Exemptions, OBGYN Search and Meetup Reports

- **Episode:** [1471: Publical Emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1471-publical-emergency.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-28
- **Time:** 2:02:51–2:09:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1471-publical-emergency/chapter/religious-exemptions-obgyn-search-and-meetup-reports.md

A community effort is underway in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, to find a "humane OBGYN" for a pregnant woman being forced by her employer to receive a COVID-19 booster. The request highlights the difficulty of finding medical professionals willing to write exemptions or challenge hospital protocols. Additionally, various "No Agenda" meetups are reported from St. Louis, Tucson, and Kansas City, showcasing the show's active listener community.

Keywords: [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [obgyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obgyn.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md)

### Birthday Shoutouts, Military Vaccine Discrimination, Dressage

- **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-30
- **Time:** 1:56:06–2:03:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/birthday-shoutouts-military-vaccine-discrimination-dressage.md

The hosts read notes from producers celebrating birthdays and those facing discrimination in the military for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. One soldier in the Georgia National Guard describes the "calamity" of the DOD's vaccine mandate. The segment also features a promotion for a dressage horse training business in Holland and concludes with a final explanation of the "value for value" model.

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### 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.

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### 2022 Hospitalization Data, Asymptomatic Admissions, New York Peak

- **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-07
- **Time:** 3:37:20–3:40:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/2022-hospitalization-data-asymptomatic-admissions-new-york-peak.md

In 2022, New York City health officials admit that half of COVID hospitalizations are for patients admitted for other reasons who simply tested positive upon arrival. Despite this, the message remains to "get boosted and mask up." Officials predict a peak in cases and emphasize that the "vast majority" of hospitalized children are unvaccinated, urging continued compliance.

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### COVID-19 Retrospective, Best of Clips Special Announcement

- **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-03
- **Time:** 2:27–5:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/covid-19-retrospective-best-of-clips-special-announcement.md

The hosts announce a special "best of" episode featuring a compilation of COVID-19 news clips from January to May 2020. They reflect on the psychological impact of the pandemic's media coverage and the early focus on hospital ships and ventilators. Curry recalls the media exemption that allowed him to travel during lockdowns while the general public faced stay-at-home orders.

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### Relocation Trends to Florida and Asset Protection Laws

- **Episode:** [1434: Second Lady](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-17
- **Time:** 2:51:51–2:54:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady/chapter/relocation-trends-to-florida-and-asset-protection-laws.md

A discussion on domestic migration highlighted that many people are moving from California and Texas to Florida. One cited reason is Florida's robust homestead exemption laws, which protect a primary residence from being seized during bankruptcy. While Texas is also a popular "free state" destination, Florida's lack of state income tax and the leadership of Governor Ron Desantis are seen as major draws for those "bailing out of the barrio."

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### Matt Lee, State Department, Sanction Exemptions

- **Episode:** [1429: Puppy State](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1429-puppy-state.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-27
- **Time:** 1:12:49–1:16:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1429-puppy-state/chapter/matt-lee-state-department-sanction-exemptions.md

Associated Press reporter Matt Lee questioned State Department spokesperson Ned Price regarding the extensive list of exemptions in the Russian sanctions. Lee pointed out that almost every area of bilateral engagement, including climate, COVID-19, and international organizations, remains carved out. The exchange suggests that the sanctions are more performative than comprehensive, as core national security interests continue to require Russian cooperation.

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### Colorado Relaxes Healthcare Testing and Crisis Standards of Care

- **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-20
- **Time:** 5:59–7:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/colorado-relaxes-healthcare-testing-and-crisis-standards-of-care.md

The state of Colorado removed the requirement for healthcare facilities to maintain weekly testing policies for vaccine-exempt employees. Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo is among the first to implement these new guidelines following the state health department's change. Facilities are still expected to follow general infection control and PPE protocols.

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### DC Pretrial Services, Religious Exemption Tracking

- **Episode:** [1417: Get Boris!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-16
- **Time:** 1:39:13–1:41:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/dc-pretrial-services-religious-exemption-tracking.md

The Federal Register published a notice from the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia regarding the creation of a "System of Records" for employee religious exception requests. This system will maintain personal religious information for those seeking exemptions from vaccine mandates. The hosts describe this as a "communist" style of keeping tabs on citizens' beliefs.

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