# Fast Food on The No Agenda Show

Fast Food comes up in 26 chapters across 26 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 26
- **Episodes:** 26
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [Mcdonalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonalds.md), [Burger King](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [Marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [Nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), [Obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [Ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [Wendy's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wendy-s.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 26

### Arby's Roast Beef and the "Meat Muck" Controversy

- **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18
- **Time:** 1:53:17–1:58:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/arby-s-roast-beef-and-the-meat-muck-controversy.md

A viral investigation into Arby's roast beef claims the meat arrives at restaurants as a "bag of goo" or paste rather than a solid cut. While Snopes and AI assistants label these claims as false, several current and former Arby's employees have confirmed that the product is a processed "meat muck" molded into shape. This contrasts with older methods where the meat arrived as a slab to be sliced in-store.

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### Bowling Green, Kentucky as a National Test Market

- **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-25
- **Time:** 1:35:19–1:38:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/bowling-green-kentucky-as-a-national-test-market.md

A producer report from Bowling Green, Kentucky, describes the city's role as a primary test market for new fast food products and pharmaceutical advertising. The report claims anecdotally that the local "Ozempic summer" has led to a surge in divorces as residents experience rapid weight loss and seek new relationships.

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### McDonald's Krispy Kreme Partnership, Boozy Dunkin' Drinks

- **Episode:** [1646: FLOW](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-28
- **Time:** 1:16:55–1:19:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow/chapter/mcdonald-s-krispy-kreme-partnership-boozy-dunkin-drinks.md

McDonald's announced a nationwide rollout of Krispy Kreme donuts by 2026, a move criticized as contributing to the nation's metabolic health crisis. Simultaneously, Dunkin' is launching "spiked" iced coffees and teas in grocery stores. These trends are framed as a cycle of addiction to sugar and alcohol that ultimately drives demand for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.

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### Wendy's Dynamic Pricing and Fast Food Inflation

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 2:01:03–2:05:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/wendy-s-dynamic-pricing-and-fast-food-inflation.md

Wendy's announced plans to test "dynamic pricing" in 2025, using digital menu boards to adjust prices based on demand. The move has sparked consumer outrage, with critics comparing it to Uber's surge pricing and expressing concern over the rising cost of fast food staples like the Big Mac.

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### McDonald's Price Hikes, Fast Food Inflation, Gen Z Habits

- **Episode:** [1632: King for a Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-10
- **Time:** 2:08:50–2:11:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day/chapter/mcdonald-s-price-hikes-fast-food-inflation-gen-z-habits.md

McDonald's reported a drop in visits from low-income customers after raising prices by 10%, leading the company to promise a return to "affordability." Data shows that the cost of eating out has risen 5.2% compared to just 1.3% for groceries. Additionally, reports indicate that Gen Z consumers are increasingly choosing to drink and eat at home rather than visiting bars and restaurants due to high costs.

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### McDonald's Launches CosMc's Spinoff and Burger Tweaks

- **Episode:** [1614: Blinking Red Lights](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1614-blinking-red-lights.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-10
- **Time:** 1:20:26–1:25:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1614-blinking-red-lights/chapter/mcdonald-s-launches-cosmc-s-spinoff-and-burger-tweaks.md

McDonald's is launching a new spinoff brand called CosMc's, with the first location appearing in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The concept appears to focus on customizable caffeinated drinks and small snacks, targeting the afternoon "pick-me-up" market. Simultaneously, the company announced over 50 tweaks to its core burger recipes, a move heavily promoted across national morning news programs in what critics call coordinated native advertising.

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### Fast Food Industry, Sugar Companies and Market Speculation

- **Episode:** [1606: Food Noise](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-09
- **Time:** 45:34–47:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/fast-food-industry-sugar-companies-and-market-speculation.md

A speculative debate on whether weight loss drugs will hurt the bottom line of candy and fast food companies. One host suggests the industry will fight back with negative studies, while the other argues that thin people may feel empowered to eat more sweets, potentially boosting sugar sales.

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### California Fast Food Minimum Wage, Corporate Liability Deal

- **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-07
- **Time:** 1:03:49–1:07:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/california-fast-food-minimum-wage-corporate-liability-deal.md

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill raising the minimum wage for California fast food workers to $20 per hour, the highest in the nation. The legislation was the result of a deal between labor unions and industry groups. In exchange for the wage hike, unions agreed to drop efforts to make parent corporations liable for the labor law violations of their independent franchise operators.

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### Shake Shack White Truffle Menu, CNBC Native Ad

- **Episode:** [1534: The Chit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-02
- **Time:** 1:44:45–1:46:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit/chapter/shake-shack-white-truffle-menu-cnbc-native-ad.md

CNBC featured a segment on Shake Shack's new limited-edition "fine dining inspired" white truffle menu. The hosts criticize the segment as a "native ad" rather than actual financial news. They express skepticism about the quality and authenticity of the truffle sauce used in a fast-food setting, noting the high cost of real white truffles.

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### Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak, Romaine Lettuce

- **Episode:** [1484: Do It For Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-08
- **Time:** 1:55:51–1:58:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine/chapter/wendy-s-e-coli-outbreak-romaine-lettuce.md

An E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy's restaurants has spread to six states, resulting in over 40 hospitalizations. While 87% of those sickened reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce, skeptics question why romaine is consistently identified as the culprit in fast-food outbreaks. There is speculation regarding the actual source of the contamination and the types of lettuce typically used on burgers.

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### McDonald's Rebranding in Russia as Vkusno i Tochka

- **Episode:** [1459: Wig Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1459-wig-out.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-12
- **Time:** 1:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1459-wig-out/chapter/mcdonald-s-rebranding-in-russia-as-vkusno-i-tochka.md

McDonald's has officially exited the Russian market, leaving behind its equipment and infrastructure following the invasion of Ukraine. The chain has been rebranded by Russian owners as Vkusno i Tochka, which translates to "Yummy and that's it." Early reviews indicate the menu items and flavors remain largely identical to the original American franchise.

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### Chick-fil-A Grand Opening Pandemonium in Detroit

- **Episode:** [1317: Mutants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1317-mutants.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-01
- **Time:** 46:25–47:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1317-mutants/chapter/chick-fil-a-grand-opening-pandemonium-in-detroit.md

A new Chick-fil-A location in Detroit saw massive crowds and long lines during its grand opening. Local news coverage highlighted the "pandemonium" as people waited for hours to access the restaurant. This event is noted for the irony of large public gatherings for fast food occurring simultaneously with strict COVID-19 restrictions elsewhere.

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### Fast Food Taco Reviews, Burger King vs Taco Bell

- **Episode:** [1166: Tacorista](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-25
- **Time:** 2:10:54–2:13:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1166-tacorista/chapter/fast-food-taco-reviews-burger-king-vs-taco-bell.md

A host provided a scathing review of the new Burger King hard-shell taco, describing it as a "soggy piece of shit" that fails to live up to its commercial imagery. The discussion compared the product to the Jack in the Box taco and criticized Taco Bell's recent attempt to enter the french fry market. The hosts joked about starting a "Shellcast" podcast dedicated to taco reviews.

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### Donald Trump, Clemson Tigers Fast Food Reception, Lindsey Graham

- **Episode:** [1104: People's Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-20
- **Time:** 3:15–6:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote/chapter/donald-trump-clemson-tigers-fast-food-reception-lindsey-graham.md

President Donald Trump hosted the Clemson Tigers football team at the White House, serving a spread of fast food from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. Senator Lindsey Graham delivered a short speech during the event, which drew mixed reactions on social media regarding the nutritional value for athletes. Critics also labeled the President's comments about the First Lady making salads as misogynistic.

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### Fast Food and Infertility Study

- **Episode:** [1031: Dog Dazer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer.md)
- **Published:** 2018-05-07
- **Time:** 2:23:25–2:25:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1031-dog-dazer/chapter/fast-food-and-infertility-study.md

A new study involving 5,000 women suggests that eating fast food four or more times a week can double the risk of infertility and delay conception. Conversely, eating fruit multiple times a day was linked to quicker pregnancy. In related news, UK supermarket giants Sainsbury's and Asda (owned by Walmart) are planning a massive merger that would create the country's largest food retailer.

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### McDonald's Automation, Kiosk Rollout in Europe

- **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-20
- **Time:** 1:02:14–1:03:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/mcdonald-s-automation-kiosk-rollout-in-europe.md

McDonald's locations across Europe have largely replaced front-counter staff with touchscreen kiosks for ordering. This shift toward automation removes the need for traditional waitstaff, leaving only kitchen personnel for food preparation and pickup. The trend is seen as a direct response to rising labor costs and a preview of the "15 dollar an hour" future in the United States.

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### Eating Bugs and Food Expiration Labeling

- **Episode:** [810: Karmonious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-24
- **Time:** 2:35:22–2:38:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious/chapter/eating-bugs-and-food-expiration-labeling.md

Fast Company magazine is promoting insects as the "food of the future," which the hosts view as a push toward "Depression-style" starvation diets. Meanwhile, California Assemblyman David Chu has introduced a bill to simplify food expiration labels to reduce the $215 billion in annual food waste. The hosts joke about the logistics of "bug counters" at high-end grocery stores like Whole Foods.

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### Ben Carson Fast Food Robbery, Media Confrontation

- **Episode:** [764: Can You See That Juice?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/764-can-you-see-that-juice.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-11
- **Time:** 1:39:22–1:43:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/764-can-you-see-that-juice/chapter/ben-carson-fast-food-robbery-media-confrontation.md

Ben Carson recounted an incident where he was confronted by a gunman in a fast-food restaurant and redirected the robber to the counter. The media used this story to contrast with his advice that victims should "rush the shooter" in mass casualty events. Carson expressed frustration with George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America, calling the media's focus "a bunch of crap."

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### Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle, Brand Resilience

- **Episode:** [749: The Big Jump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/749-the-big-jump.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-03
- **Time:** 38:24–41:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/749-the-big-jump/chapter/subway-spokesman-jared-fogle-brand-resilience.md

Following the legal scandal involving Subway spokesman Jared Fogle, Adam Curry observes that a local Subway in Austin remained packed with customers. The hosts discuss the "no such thing as bad publicity" phenomenon and Curry shares his specific routine for ordering a veggie sandwich at the South Congress location.

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### McDonald's Kale Menu, Healthy Fast Food Trends

- **Episode:** [703: Lowjistiks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/703-lowjistiks.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-12
- **Time:** 1:29:39–1:32:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/703-lowjistiks/chapter/mcdonald-s-kale-menu-healthy-fast-food-trends.md

McDonald's is reportedly planning to add kale to its menu as part of a shift toward "superfoods." This follows moves by Burger King and Wendy's to remove sugary sodas from kids' meals, replacing them with milk or juice. The hosts discuss the irony of fast-food chains adopting health-conscious ingredients.

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