# Larvicide on The No Agenda Show Larvicide comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2016 to October 2016. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** February 2016 – October 2016 - **Related topics:** [Monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [Microcephaly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microcephaly.md), [Zika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika.md), [Zika Virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika-virus.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [Fema Region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [Funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funding.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### No Agenda Episode 869 Introduction, Austin and Silicon Valley - **Episode:** [869: Swamp of Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-16 - **Time:** 4:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy/chapter/no-agenda-episode-869-introduction-austin-and-silicon-valley.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 869 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley on October 16, 2016. Curry describes a persistent cough he developed after visiting New York City, which he attributes to reports of Zika larvicide spraying on the East Coast. Dvorak mocks Donald Trump's sniffing during debates while the pair prepares to monitor the "Ministry of Truth." Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [zika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika.md), [larvicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larvicide.md) ### Zika Virus Response, Larvicide Spraying Controversy - **Episode:** [826: Ten Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/826-ten-times.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-19 - **Time:** 1:27:03–1:32:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/826-ten-times/chapter/zika-virus-response-larvicide-spraying-controversy.md New York City has begun aerial spraying of larvicide to combat mosquitoes linked to the Zika virus. However, some researchers suggest that the larvicide itself, rather than the virus, may be responsible for the spike in microcephaly cases seen in Brazil. The discussion highlights the irony of citizens "begging" the government to spray chemicals on them and their children in the name of safety. Keywords: [zika virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika-virus.md), [larvicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larvicide.md), [microcephaly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microcephaly.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md) ### CDC Zika Reports, Ebola Funding Slush Fund - **Episode:** [821: Manterruptors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-01 - **Time:** 41:55–46:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors/chapter/cdc-zika-reports-ebola-funding-slush-fund.md A CBS News report featuring Scott Pelley is analyzed for its promotion of the $1.9 billion Zika funding request. The hosts argue that the funds are being diverted to various government agencies and NGOs, including the Dutch Army and the US Department of Defense, rather than direct medical aid. They reiterate concerns that the larvicide used to fight mosquitoes may be the actual cause of birth defects. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [zika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [larvicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larvicide.md), [funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funding.md) ### Zika Virus Funding and Larvicide Controversy - **Episode:** [800: Toilet Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 2:10:37–2:13:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars/chapter/zika-virus-funding-and-larvicide-controversy.md The U.S. government requested $1.8 billion to combat the Zika virus, which has been linked to microcephaly in South America. The hosts express skepticism about the virus being the primary cause of birth defects, pointing instead to the use of chemical larvicides. They suggest the funding may be used for broader geopolitical "boots on the ground" initiatives. Keywords: [zika virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika-virus.md), [microcephaly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microcephaly.md), [larvicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larvicide.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [south america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-america.md), health funding --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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