# Magic Johnson on The No Agenda Show

Magic Johnson comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2020 to December 2021.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** April 2020 – December 2021
- **Related topics:** [Hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md), [Abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md), [Aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aids.md), [Andrew Cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [Azt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azt.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Cigna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cigna.md), [Country Music Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/country-music-awards.md), [Dr. Birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-birx.md), [Dr. Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-fauci.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### HIV Injectable Medication, mRNA Technology Applications

- **Episode:** [1410: Spock Tiled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-24
- **Time:** 58:30–1:00:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled/chapter/hiv-injectable-medication-mrna-technology-applications.md

The FDA approved Apretude, the first injectable medication for HIV prevention, which utilizes technology similar to mRNA delivery systems. The transition from daily pills to bi-monthly injections is being marketed through high-frequency television advertising campaigns.

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### HIV Vaccine Susceptibility, Inteleswab Home Tests, Magic Johnson

- **Episode:** [1407: Gob of Goo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1407-gob-of-goo.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-12
- **Time:** 54:10–58:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1407-gob-of-goo/chapter/hiv-vaccine-susceptibility-inteleswab-home-tests-magic-johnson.md

Research published in Science Magazine suggests that certain COVID-19 vaccine candidates could potentially increase susceptibility to HIV. The hosts examine an advertisement for Inteleswab, a rapid home COVID test manufactured by Orasure, the same company that produces OraQuick HIV tests. They revisit a 2013 clip of Magic Johnson promoting home HIV testing to highlight the parallels in public health marketing.

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### Magic Johnson, Pfizer COVID Pill, HIV Drug Combinations

- **Episode:** [1397: ok zoomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-07
- **Time:** 10:58–17:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer/chapter/magic-johnson-pfizer-covid-pill-hiv-drug-combinations.md

Pfizer announced a new antiviral COVID-19 pill that utilizes a combination with the widely used HIV drug Ritonavir. Former NBA player Magic Johnson appeared in media interviews discussing his long-term HIV protocol and the need for drugs to prolong life, which is interpreted as a marketing effort to normalize daily antiviral "cocktails." The discussion suggests these treatments may be positioned to address autoimmune issues allegedly arising from vaccine breakthrough cases.

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### Network Morning Show Analysis, Magic Johnson AIDS Anniversary

- **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-04
- **Time:** 2:57–6:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/network-morning-show-analysis-magic-johnson-aids-anniversary.md

John C. Dvorak reviews the Thursday morning broadcasts of ABC, CBS, and NBC. He notes ABC's focus on the Country Music Awards and a segment featuring Sopranos creator David Chase. CBS featured an interview between Gail King and Magic Johnson marking 30 years since his retirement due to HIV, which the hosts speculate may be a setup for pharmaceutical promotion or new health narratives.

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### Michael Jordan Nike Quote, Corporate Purge

- **Episode:** [1313: Q Victims](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-17
- **Time:** 1:01:46–1:03:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1313-q-victims/chapter/michael-jordan-nike-quote-corporate-purge.md

A correction is issued regarding the quote "Republicans buy Nikes too," clarifying it was Michael Jordan, not Magic Johnson. The discussion shifts to "douchebag corporations" like Lowe's Hotels, which canceled a fundraiser for Senator Josh Hawley, marking the beginning of a corporate-led political purge.

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### LaGuardia Airport Reconstruction, Private Investment Partners

- **Episode:** [1283: Dumb and Sick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick.md)
- **Published:** 2020-10-04
- **Time:** 1:02:06–1:06:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1283-dumb-and-sick/chapter/laguardia-airport-reconstruction-private-investment-partners.md

LaGuardia Airport is undergoing an $8 billion reconstruction project to transform the facility into a modern transportation hub. The project is two-thirds privately financed by a consortium including Skanska and Vantage Airport Group, with equity investment from Magic Johnson’s enterprises. Observers noted that construction continued 24/7 during the pandemic lockdowns, raising questions about the financing and the speed of the overhaul while the state faced budget shortfalls.

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### AIDS Epidemic Parallels, Tom Hanks and Celebrity Messaging

- **Episode:** [1232: GuangoCast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1232-guangocast.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-12
- **Time:** 1:03:50–1:08:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1232-guangocast/chapter/aids-epidemic-parallels-tom-hanks-and-celebrity-messaging.md

Parallels are drawn between the current pandemic and the 1980s AIDS crisis, noting that Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx were key figures in both. The hosts mention Tom Hanks, who starred in the AIDS-themed movie *Philadelphia* and was the first major celebrity to contract COVID-19. They suggest a recurring pattern of using celebrities and fear-based media to drive public health policy.

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