# Flattening The Curve on The No Agenda Show Flattening The Curve comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2020 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** March 2020 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Public Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [Second Wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-wave.md), [Case Counts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/case-counts.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Contact Tracing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contact-tracing.md), [Covid-19 Models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-models.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Syra Madad on Ebola Transmission and Conflict Zones - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:24:42–1:27:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/syra-madad-on-ebola-transmission-and-conflict-zones.md Epidemiologist Syra Madad warns that the current Ebola outbreak is already the third largest on record and is complicated by its occurrence in an active conflict zone. She notes that for every one confirmed case, approximately 40 contacts should be tracked, but the WHO is only reaching a small fraction of that number. The discussion touches on the "militarized response" and the humanitarian neglect exacerbating the spread. Keywords: syra madad, [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [harvard university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-university.md), [contact tracing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contact-tracing.md), conflict zone, [flatten the curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flatten-the-curve.md) ### Flatten the Curve Retrospective, Macy's San Francisco Closure - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 1:33:15–1:36:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/flatten-the-curve-retrospective-macy-s-san-francisco-closure.md The hosts reflect on the "two weeks to flatten the curve" slogan, noting how quickly the pandemic response escalated. John C. Dvorak mentions plans to shop at the iconic Macy's in San Francisco's Union Square before it closes permanently. The segment concludes with a call for listener donations to support the show's independent media mission. Keywords: [flatten the curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flatten-the-curve.md), [macy's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macy-s.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [retail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retail.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Second Wave "Tsunami" Warnings, Testing Saturation - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 3:07:03–3:08:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/second-wave-tsunami-warnings-testing-saturation.md Health officials warned that a potential "second wave" of the virus could be far worse than the first, describing it as a "tsunami" type wave. The public was urged to "hunker down" and refocus on flattening the curve through testing and social distancing. A repetitive media montage emphasized the phrase "we are doing a lot of testing" to describe the government's primary strategy for managing the resurgence. Keywords: [second wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-wave.md), [tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsunami.md), [flattening the curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flattening-the-curve.md), [testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testing.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Ontario COVID Restrictions, Undulating Waves - **Episode:** [1282: Media Decomposition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-01 - **Time:** 2:23:15–2:26:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition/chapter/ontario-covid-restrictions-undulating-waves.md Ontario and Quebec have entered "Red Alert" status, implementing more restrictive measures. The Premier of Ontario used the term "undulating waves" and "tsunami type waves" to describe the current case trends, urging the public to "hunker down" and "flatten the curve" again, despite the lack of a corresponding spike in deaths. Keywords: [ontario](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ontario.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [second wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-wave.md), [flattening the curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flattening-the-curve.md), hunker down ### COVID-19 Fatigue, Transition from Hospitalization to Case Metrics - **Episode:** [1280: Deplatformed Duo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1280-deplatformed-duo.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-24 - **Time:** 15:38–18:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1280-deplatformed-duo/chapter/covid-19-fatigue-transition-from-hospitalization-to-case-metrics.md Public health officials in Canada and other jurisdictions have shifted their messaging from flattening the curve of hospitalizations to focusing on daily case counts. Projections suggest Canada could reach 5,000 cases per day by the end of October, leading to renewed calls for social distancing. Critics argue that rising case numbers do not necessarily correlate with increased sickness or mortality rates. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [flatten the curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flatten-the-curve.md), [case counts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/case-counts.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### COVID-19 Model Revisions, Washington Field Hospital - **Episode:** [1233: W.H.O. CARES](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-16 - **Time:** 33:19–35:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares/chapter/covid-19-model-revisions-washington-field-hospital.md Governor Jay Inslee announced the return of a 250-bed Army field hospital as Washington state successfully flattened its infection curve. The decision reflects a broader trend of revised COVID-19 models showing lower projected death tolls than initially feared. Keywords: [jay inslee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-inslee.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [covid-19 models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-models.md), army field hospital, [flattening the curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flattening-the-curve.md) ### Influenza Statistics Comparison and COVID-19 "Washing Through" Theory - **Episode:** [1225: Toilet Preppers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1225-toilet-preppers.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-19 - **Time:** 21:01–29:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1225-toilet-preppers/chapter/influenza-statistics-comparison-and-covid-19-washing-through-theory.md Analysis of CDC data suggests the 2019-2020 flu season was unusually severe, with up to 55,000 deaths and 51 million illnesses reported by early March. There is speculation that COVID-19 may have already "washed through" the American population undetected in January and February, given the high volume of direct flights from Wuhan to industrial hubs like Toledo, Ohio. The current spike in confirmed cases is attributed to the sudden increase in testing rather than a new wave of infection. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), influenza b, [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [flattening the curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flattening-the-curve.md) ### COVID-19 Testing Realities, Flattening the Curve Strategy - **Episode:** [1224: CAPS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-15 - **Time:** 13:42–16:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps/chapter/covid-19-testing-realities-flattening-the-curve-strategy.md The reality of COVID-19 testing is examined, noting that kits are not as easily accessible as consumer DNA tests and involve an invasive swabbing process. The discussion shifts to the public strategy of "flattening the curve" through a two-week period of reduced social activity and working from home. 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