# Jerome Adams on The No Agenda Show Jerome Adams comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2018 to August 2025. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** April 2018 – August 2025 - **Related topics:** [Surgeon General](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), [Asymptomatic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymptomatic.md), [Atlanta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta.md), [Black Community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-community.md), [Bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [Covid-19 Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-vaccine.md), [Face Masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-masks.md), [Immune System](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immune-system.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### CDC Shooting, Vaccine Motive and Political Fallout - **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-10 - **Time:** 4:02–10:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/cdc-shooting-vaccine-motive-and-political-fallout.md A shooting incident at CDC buildings in Atlanta involving a suspect who reportedly believed he was injured by the COVID-19 vaccine has sparked a debate over political rhetoric. Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for fanning the flames of distrust through claims about vaccine safety and efficacy. Critics argue the administration's response to the violence was delayed and failed to unequivocally condemn the act. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [robert f. kennedy jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [atlanta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta.md), [covid-19 vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-vaccine.md) ### Surgeon General Jerome Adams, Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Black Community Trust - **Episode:** [1306: Antigenic Drift](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-27 - **Time:** 27:00–30:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift/chapter/surgeon-general-jerome-adams-tuskegee-syphilis-study-black-community-trust.md Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams addressed vaccine hesitancy in the Black community by acknowledging the historical trauma of the 1932 Tuskegee Syphilis Study. He noted that the U.S. Public Health Service, which he now leads, oversaw the horrific 40-year study where treatment was intentionally withheld from Black men. Keywords: [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), tuskegee study, [syphilis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syphilis.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [black community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-community.md) ### Jerome Adams, Surgeon General Mask Policy Confrontation - **Episode:** [1236: WhoTube](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-26 - **Time:** 15:19–16:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/jerome-adams-surgeon-general-mask-policy-confrontation.md Surgeon General Jerome Adams defended the administration's changing stance on face masks during a press briefing. He attributed the initial guidance to WHO and CDC recommendations, stating that officials are humble enough to change course as new information becomes available. Keywords: [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), [face masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-masks.md) ### Jerome Adams, Surgeon General Minority Outreach - **Episode:** [1233: W.H.O. CARES](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-16 - **Time:** 22:03–27:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares/chapter/jerome-adams-surgeon-general-minority-outreach.md Surgeon General Jerome Adams faced criticism for using colloquial terms like "abuela" and "big mama" while advising minority communities to avoid alcohol and tobacco during the pandemic. Adams defended his language as culturally authentic to his own family experience. Keywords: [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), minority health, [alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), [yamiche alcindor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yamiche-alcindor.md) ### Immune Health Neglect, Surgeon General Jerome Adams - **Episode:** [1232: GuangoCast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1232-guangocast.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-12 - **Time:** 1:16:58–1:18:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1232-guangocast/chapter/immune-health-neglect-surgeon-general-jerome-adams.md Adam Curry criticizes Surgeon General Jerome Adams for failing to provide advice on boosting the immune system through nutrition and supplements. He argues that staying indoors and eating processed foods like mac and cheese weakens the population. The lack of official guidance on Vitamin D3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A is described as a major policy failing. Keywords: [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), [vitamin d3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitamin-d3.md), [vitamin c](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitamin-c.md), [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), [immune system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immune-system.md) ### Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Mask Guidance - **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-09 - **Time:** 2:15:17–2:18:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/surgeon-general-jerome-adams-on-mask-guidance.md Surgeon General Jerome Adams "unpacks" the evolving CDC guidance on face masks, explaining that the shift is due to new data on asymptomatic and "pre-symptomatic" transmission. He recommends voluntary cloth face coverings in public settings like grocery stores while urging the public to save N95 masks for medical professionals. Adams emphasizes that masks are about "me protecting you and you protecting me." Keywords: [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [asymptomatic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymptomatic.md), cloth face coverings ### Vaping Risks and Surgeon General Warnings - **Episode:** [1228: Stunning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-29 - **Time:** 2:20:01–2:23:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning/chapter/vaping-risks-and-surgeon-general-warnings.md Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Surgeon General Jerome Adams suggest that vaping may be a factor in why younger Americans are experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms. The hosts argue this is a targeted attack on the vaping industry funded by Michael Bloomberg, noting the lack of similar warnings regarding traditional tobacco. Keywords: [vaping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaping.md), gertchen whitmer, [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), [tobacco industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tobacco-industry.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), lung health ### Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Celebrity Diagnoses - **Episode:** [1226: Bat's True!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-22 - **Time:** 29:37–31:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/surgeon-general-jerome-adams-on-celebrity-diagnoses.md Surgeon General Jerome Adams acknowledged that celebrity diagnoses, such as NBA player Kevin Durant, are effective tools for conveying the urgency of the virus to the public. Adams noted that younger demographics who ignore government warnings often pay attention when high-profile athletes are affected. The hosts characterize this as a coordinated PR operation to influence public behavior. Keywords: [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [kevin durant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-durant.md), [nba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nba.md), pr initiative, public message, [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md) ### Surgeon General Marijuana Warning, THC Potency - **Episode:** [1169: Hockeystick Hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-05 - **Time:** 2:08:35–2:11:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax/chapter/surgeon-general-marijuana-warning-thc-potency.md Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a national warning against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women, claiming modern cannabis is significantly more potent than in previous decades. The hosts criticize the government's shifting stance on marijuana research and suggest that the warning is a precursor to stricter federal regulation of THC levels in legal markets. Keywords: [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [thc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thc.md), [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), adolescent health, [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md) ### Surgeon General Jerome Adams, Opioid Crisis Strategy - **Episode:** [1023: Warm Hand-Off](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-08 - **Time:** 2:41:37–2:45:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off/chapter/surgeon-general-jerome-adams-opioid-crisis-strategy.md U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams discussed the administration's strategy to combat the opioid epidemic, focusing on the widespread distribution of the overdose-reversal drug Naloxone (Narcan). Congress has approved $6 billion in funding, with $50 million specifically for Naloxone. 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