# Flu on The No Agenda Show Flu comes up in 530 chapters across 394 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 530 - **Episodes:** 394 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [H1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [H5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), [Vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [Pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [World Health Organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [Tamiflu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamiflu.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Public Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 530 ### James Tallerico Addresses Flu Absence and Conspiracy Theories - **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-15 - **Time:** 19:56–22:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/james-tallerico-addresses-flu-absence-and-conspiracy-theories.md Texas politician James Tallerico addresses a town hall to debunk rumors regarding a nine-day absence from the campaign trail. Tallerico clarifies that he was recovering from the flu and criticizes the "rage economy" on social media that spread false claims about his health and whereabouts. He emphasizes that such conspiracy theories do not address the real problems facing Texans. Keywords: james tallerico, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), rage economy, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### James Tallarico Flu Absence and Ken Paxton Criticism - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 1:20:27–1:26:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/james-tallarico-flu-absence-and-ken-paxton-criticism.md Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico faced criticism from opponent Ken Paxton after canceling campaign events due to a flu diagnosis. Paxton and President Trump amplified rumors about Tallarico's absence, with Trump jokingly suggesting the candidate was sick from being forced to eat meat. Tallarico eventually re-emerged at the Austin City Limits music festival to dispel rumors and resume block-walking efforts. Keywords: [james tallarico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-tallarico.md), [ken paxton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-paxton.md), [texas senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-senate.md), [midterm elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterm-elections.md), [flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu.md) ### Pete Hegseth Ends Military Vaccine Mandates and Flu Outbreaks - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:06:01–1:10:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/pete-hegseth-ends-military-vaccine-mandates-and-flu-outbreaks.md Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ended mandatory annual flu vaccines for U.S. military personnel, calling the decades-old mandate "overly broad." Following this policy change, a localized flu outbreak of 150 cases was reported at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Critics in the media have attempted to correlate the outbreak with the end of the mandate, while others point to the intelligence community's continued push for mRNA-based flu shots. Keywords: [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [flu shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), lackland air force base, [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md) ### Egg Prices, Bird Flu, and Jumbo Egg Superstitions - **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-04 - **Time:** 1:36:32–1:39:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/egg-prices-bird-flu-and-jumbo-egg-superstitions.md CNBC reports that egg prices are dropping below $1 a dozen due to a surplus after farmers rebuilt flocks following a bird flu outbreak. The hosts discuss the "Jumbo Egg" market, with one host sharing a theory that jumbo eggs are produced by chickens at the end of their life cycle and that purchasing them encourages the slaughter of "egg-bound" hens. Keywords: [eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), jumbo eggs, [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md) ### Vaccine Batch Variability, Dementia Risks, and Liability - **Episode:** [1862: Smear Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-23 - **Time:** 1:26:51–1:32:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign/chapter/vaccine-batch-variability-dementia-risks-and-liability.md A study from Denmark suggests that a small percentage of vaccine batches (4.2%) accounted for the majority of serious adverse events, while others had zero reported issues. The discussion also covers a study of 13 million people linking frequent flu and pneumococcal shots to a 50% increased risk of Alzheimer's and a 38% increased risk of dementia. The hosts emphasize the lack of corporate liability for vaccine manufacturers as a primary concern. Keywords: vaccine batches, [dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dementia.md), [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liability.md), [flu shots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shots.md) ### 2017 Flu Retrospective, Jerry Pournelle - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 2:13:07–2:15:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/2017-flu-retrospective-jerry-pournelle.md A discussion about the current flu season leads to a retrospective on the severe flu of 2017, which reportedly killed science fiction author Jerry Pournelle and others. The host describes using high doses of Vitamin D3 and Tamiflu to combat the illness. The current "bug" going around is compared to the early, pre-lockdown sickness of late 2019. 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Simultaneously, health officials in New Jersey are tracking travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport who may have been exposed to measles in Terminals B and C. Media reports are criticized for encouraging continued vaccination even after admitting the current shots do not target the circulating strains. Keywords: subclade k, [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [newark airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newark-airport.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [norovirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norovirus.md) ### Bird Flu Impact on Holiday Food Prices - **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-09 - **Time:** 40:14–43:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/bird-flu-impact-on-holiday-food-prices.md Rising cases of avian influenza among migratory birds heading south have led to the culling of 3.5 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks across 70 poultry flocks. Experts warn that the government shutdown has weakened the CDC and Agriculture Department's ability to monitor the virus, potentially driving up egg and turkey prices before Thanksgiving. Retailers like Target and Walmart are attempting to mitigate these costs with fixed-price meal bundles. Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [avian influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avian-influenza.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), turkey prices, [egg prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egg-prices.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, Flu Shot Anecdote - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 2:13:13–2:18:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/executive-producer-credits-flu-shot-anecdote.md A donor from Indiana shared a detailed account of his 84-year-old father's death, which he attributes to a flu shot received in late 2022. The father, who had avoided the COVID-19 vaccine and remained active, reportedly never recovered his "spunk" after the flu jab and passed away in his sleep months later. The anecdote reflects a growing distrust of the "medical-industrial complex" among the show's audience. Keywords: [flu shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), medical-industrial complex, [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md) ### Flu Vaccine, Coronavirus Susceptibility Studies - **Episode:** [1807: Keyboard Warrior](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-12 - **Time:** 2:26:41–2:31:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1807-keyboard-warrior/chapter/flu-vaccine-coronavirus-susceptibility-studies.md A Cleveland Clinic study of 40,000 people reportedly found that flu vaccinations increase the risk of contracting the flu by 27% and other viruses by 340%. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains "pathogenic priming," where the flu shot may make individuals 36% more likely to contract coronavirus. The hosts share personal anecdotes about avoiding the flu shot for decades. 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Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), rhinovirus, [immunity debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity-debt.md), [flu shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), [common cold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-cold.md) ### Flu Season and At-Home Nasal Spray Vaccines - **Episode:** [1803: Drone Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1803-drone-wall.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-28 - **Time:** 36:09–40:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1803-drone-wall/chapter/flu-season-and-at-home-nasal-spray-vaccines.md The CDC and American Academy of Family Physicians are promoting trivalent flu vaccines for the upcoming season, which typically peaks between December and February. A new at-home nasal spray vaccine, FluMist, is now available in 34 states for healthy non-pregnant individuals aged 2 to 49. Health officials emphasize that vaccination reduces contagiousness and prevents severe hospitalizations. 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Hotez argued that older vaccine technologies are prone to side effects like Guillain-Barre syndrome, citing the 1976 swine flu incident. The hosts suggest that the medical establishment is now disparaging traditional vaccines to protect the market dominance of mRNA technology. 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Dr. Vin Gupta and other infectious disease experts criticized the funding cut, warning that the virus is evolving rapidly as it spreads from birds to mammals like mountain lions. Critics of the administration's move argue that a "big terrible pandemic" is a matter of when, not if, despite the current strain's low contagiousness in humans. 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The hosts criticize the "wet market" narrative resurfacing in relation to dairy farm workers and potential future pandemics. 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The segment suggests the bird flu outbreak is being used to transition the food supply toward lab-altered animals. Keywords: brian hooker, gmo chickens, [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [food supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-supply.md) ### Veganism, Over-Easy Eggs and Bird Flu Warnings - **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-24 - **Time:** 1:59:58–2:04:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/veganism-over-easy-eggs-and-bird-flu-warnings.md Medical experts on major networks advise Americans to avoid "over-easy" eggs and raw milk to prevent bird flu transmission. The USDA maintains that properly cooked poultry is safe, but some commentators suggest switching to plant-based diets for environmental and safety reasons. The hosts highlight the "vegan angle" being pushed at the end of public health warnings. 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Taubenberger is spearheading research into a universal flu vaccine that would protect against multiple strains for up to a decade. While some medical analysts are optimistic, skeptics argue that pharmaceutical companies may resist a "one and done" shot that reduces annual revenue. 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