# Hand Sanitizer on The No Agenda Show

Hand Sanitizer comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to April 2022.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** January 2011 – April 2022
- **Related topics:** [Alcohol Poisoning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol-poisoning.md), [Andrew Cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [New York](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire.md), [Humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), [Mcdonalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonalds.md), [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### New York State Clean Hand Sanitizer, Prison Labor

- **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-03
- **Time:** 1:01:58–1:04:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/new-york-state-clean-hand-sanitizer-prison-labor.md

Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced "New York State Clean," a hand sanitizer produced by the state's prison labor division, Corcraft. Cuomo touted the product's 75% alcohol content and "floral bouquet" scent as superior to commercial competitors. The sanitizer was distributed to government agencies and schools to combat shortages and price gouging by private retailers.

Keywords: [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [hand sanitizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hand-sanitizer.md), corcraft, [price gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md)

### Man Ignites After Being Tased While Covered in Hand Sanitizer

- **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 2:50:31–2:52:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/man-ignites-after-being-tased-while-covered-in-hand-sanitizer.md

Chilling video from the Catskill Police Department shows 29-year-old Jason Jones bursting into flames after being hit with a stun gun. Jones had doused himself in flammable hand sanitizer prior to being tased in the police station lobby. He later died from his injuries, leading to a lawsuit against the department for using 50,000 volts of electricity in a hazardous environment.

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### Hand Sanitizer Poisoning Reports and Media Misinterpretation

- **Episode:** [1266: 33 Cases](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1266-33-cases.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-06
- **Time:** 37:30–39:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1266-33-cases/chapter/hand-sanitizer-poisoning-reports-and-media-misinterpretation.md

A New York Times report on CDC warnings regarding hand sanitizer poisonings was widely misinterpreted on social media as people following bad medical advice. However, the article clarified that most incidents involved adults consuming the product for its high alcohol content due to addiction issues. The story was frequently used as a political cudgel against the Trump administration despite the underlying substance abuse context.

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### Hand Sanitizer Prank, Public Reaction Gag

- **Episode:** [1224: CAPS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-15
- **Time:** 1:09:35–1:11:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps/chapter/hand-sanitizer-prank-public-reaction-gag.md

A suggestion is made for a public prank involving a cleaned-out hand sanitizer bottle filled with water and blue food coloring. The gag involves spraying the "sanitizer" on food and into one's mouth in a crowded restaurant to observe the reactions of panicked onlookers.

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### Andrew Cuomo, New York State Clean Hand Sanitizer

- **Episode:** [1224: CAPS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-15
- **Time:** 1:11:13–1:13:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps/chapter/andrew-cuomo-new-york-state-clean-hand-sanitizer.md

Governor Andrew Cuomo introduces "New York State Clean," a state-branded hand sanitizer with 75% alcohol content. The product is manufactured by Corecraft using state prison labor and is intended for distribution to government agencies, schools, and the MTA.

Keywords: [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [hand sanitizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hand-sanitizer.md), [prison labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison-labor.md), corecraft

### Hand Sanitizer, Teen Alcohol Poisoning Media Trend

- **Episode:** [403: Pharmacy in a Fruit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/403-pharmacy-in-a-fruit.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-26
- **Time:** 13:56–20:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/403-pharmacy-in-a-fruit/chapter/hand-sanitizer-teen-alcohol-poisoning-media-trend.md

News reports from ABC and CNN regarding a "disturbing trend" of teenagers distilling hand sanitizer to get drunk are characterized as a PR push for foam-based sanitizers. While reports claim nearly a dozen teenagers in Southern California were hospitalized, the narrative is viewed as a marketing strategy potentially funded by retailers like Walmart or manufacturers. The University of California in San Francisco is identified as a source for the research fueling these media segments.

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### Dyson Air Blade and Airport Hygiene

- **Episode:** [274: GaGa vs Bieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/274-gaga-vs-bieber.md)
- **Published:** 2011-01-30
- **Time:** 1:34:13–1:36:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/274-gaga-vs-bieber/chapter/dyson-air-blade-and-airport-hygiene.md

A discussion on James Dyson's inventions leads to a debate about airport hand dryers versus paper towels. The hosts express a preference for paper towels because they can be used to open bathroom doors without touching the handle. They share a personal technique of using the pinky finger to minimize contact with potentially contaminated surfaces in public restrooms.

Keywords: james dyson, air blade, [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), hand sanitization, paper towels

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