# Math on The No Agenda Show Math comes up in 44 chapters across 41 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 44 - **Episodes:** 41 - **Discussed:** October 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Education Reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-reform.md), [Homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Nuclear Family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-family.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 44 ### Fractal Theory and the Development of Internal Antennas - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 51:44–54:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/fractal-theory-and-the-development-of-internal-antennas.md The practical application of fractal theory is discussed, specifically how it allows for the miniaturization of cell phone antennas. Unlike traditional Euclidean geometry, fractal math can model complex natural structures like mountains and coastlines. The hosts credit this mathematical iteration for the removal of external antennas on modern mobile devices. Keywords: [fractals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fractals.md), [mandelbrot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandelbrot.md), [antennas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antennas.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), [nature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nature.md) ### Whatever Girls Podcast, History and Math Literacy - **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-25 - **Time:** 1:38:20–1:40:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/whatever-girls-podcast-history-and-math-literacy.md Clips from the "Whatever" podcast highlight a perceived lack of basic historical and mathematical knowledge among young guests. Participants struggle to identify the decades of World War I and World War II or calculate a quarter of an hour. The hosts characterize this educational decline as a potential national security issue. Keywords: [whatever podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatever-podcast.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md) ### PC Magazine "81" Donation, Vortex Ring State - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 2:15:20–2:20:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/pc-magazine-81-donation-vortex-ring-state.md A donor contributes $81, a number derived from the alphanumeric values of the letters in "F-U-C-K P-C M-A-G." Other donors from Slovenia and various U.S. states are thanked. One listener, "Sir Chris of the Vortex Ring State," is recognized for his support, prompting a brief explanation of the dangerous helicopter flight condition known as vortex ring state. Keywords: [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [ziff davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ziff-davis.md), [vortex ring state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vortex-ring-state.md), [slovenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slovenia.md), donation math ### AI Reliance, Cognitive Decline, Analog Skills Loss - **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-30 - **Time:** 1:32:40–1:36:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/ai-reliance-cognitive-decline-analog-skills-loss.md The increasing reliance on AI and digital tools is linked to a decline in basic cognitive and analog skills. Examples include the inability of younger generations to perform mental math at cash registers, read cursive, or tell time on analog clocks. There is a concern that future generations will be unable to recognize when AI-generated results are incorrect or nonsensical. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [cognitive decline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-decline.md), [cursive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cursive.md), [analog clocks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/analog-clocks.md), math skills ### Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Addiction History and 12-Step Recovery - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 30:39–35:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/robert-f-kennedy-jr-addiction-history-and-12-step-recovery.md Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed his long history of heroin addiction and his eventual recovery through a 12-step program during an interview on the Math Hoffa podcast. Kennedy detailed his struggle with substance abuse from a young age until getting sober at 28 following a spiritual awakening. He emphasized the importance of transparency regarding his past as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination. Keywords: [robert f. kennedy jr.](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), math hoffa, heroin addiction, [12-step program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/12-step-program.md), [recovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery.md), spiritual awakening ### COVID-19 Impact on Education, Youth Mental Health Crisis - **Episode:** [1542: Digital Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-30 - **Time:** 1:44:38–1:47:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia/chapter/covid-19-impact-on-education-youth-mental-health-crisis.md Data from the Harlem Children's Zone and nationwide testing shows that reading and math scores for fourth and eighth graders have dropped to 30-year lows following pandemic lockdowns. Emergency departments have seen a 50% increase in children presenting with mental health crises. Experts describe the pandemic as "throwing gasoline" on a pre-existing youth mental health fire. Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), jeffrey canada, reading scores, [math scores](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math-scores.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [orange county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-county.md) ### Times Square Man on the Street Interviews - **Episode:** [1483: Jacked Up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-04 - **Time:** 2:12:06–2:13:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe/chapter/times-square-man-on-the-street-interviews.md A viral video features "man on the street" interviews in New York City's Times Square, highlighting a lack of basic geographical and mathematical knowledge among some passersby. One interviewee guessed that the Queen of England is from Canada, while another struggled to calculate the annual income of someone earning $10,000 a month. The segment reflects on the state of public education and general awareness in major urban centers. Keywords: [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md), [man on the street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/man-on-the-street.md), [general knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-knowledge.md), math skills, [geography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geography.md) ### Final Donations, Pi Day, De-douching - **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-11 - **Time:** 2:49:59–2:57:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/final-donations-pi-day-de-douching.md The final list of donors is read, including a $100 donation from Greg Kovalec and various birthday shout-outs. The hosts note that only one person, Eric B., donated $3.14 in honor of Pi Day, leading to a joke about math being considered "racist" in modern culture. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [pi day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pi-day.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), [anonymity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymity.md) ### Jen Psaki Narrative, Build Back Better Numbers - **Episode:** [1391: Clown World](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-17 - **Time:** 3:08:47–3:12:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world/chapter/jen-psaki-narrative-build-back-better-numbers.md White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is criticized for a video in which she laments that the public's focus on the "numbers" of the Build Back Better plan has been unhelpful to the administration's narrative. The hosts mock the idea that mathematical facts are a hindrance to political messaging. Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), [narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narrative.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md) ### Corporate Taxes, Tax Avoidance vs Evasion - **Episode:** [1342: Disinfo Dozen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-29 - **Time:** 2:22:02–2:24:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen/chapter/corporate-taxes-tax-avoidance-vs-evasion.md President Biden called for the wealthiest 1% and large corporations to pay their "fair share," citing 55 companies that paid zero federal tax. Critics argue that raising the corporate tax rate to 28% will not affect companies already using legal tax avoidance strategies. The rhetoric is dismissed as politically motivated rather than a viable solution to closing tax loopholes. Keywords: [corporate tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-tax.md), [tax havens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-havens.md), [cayman islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cayman-islands.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md) ### Anti-Asian Sentiment and the "Inconvenient Minority" Narrative - **Episode:** [1328: White Adjacent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1328-white-adjacent.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-11 - **Time:** 2:23:49–2:29:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1328-white-adjacent/chapter/anti-asian-sentiment-and-the-inconvenient-minority-narrative.md The cancellation of Mumford & Sons' Winston Marshall for endorsing Andy Ngo's book highlights a growing tension regarding Asian American identity in the "woke" narrative. Asian Americans are described as an "inconvenient minority" because their high academic and economic success challenges the left's narrative of systemic oppression. New terms like "white adjacency" are being used to discredit Asian success in fields like mathematics. Keywords: winston marshall, [andy ngo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andy-ngo.md), [teen vogue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teen-vogue.md), math is racist, white adjacency, [asian americans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asian-americans.md) ### Sir Anonymous of Dogpatch International Travel Report - **Episode:** [1325: Leapicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1325-leapicide.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-28 - **Time:** 1:24:56–1:31:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1325-leapicide/chapter/sir-anonymous-of-dogpatch-international-travel-report.md A long-time donor, Sir Anonymous of Dogpatch, provides a report on international travel during the pandemic, noting the perfunctory nature of PCR test reviews in third-world countries. He also offers a humorous take on "accounting racism" involving the use of red ink and parentheses. Keywords: [dogpatch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogpatch.md), third world travel, [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), math racism, [accounting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accounting.md) ### Oregon Department of Education Anti-Racist Math Initiative - **Episode:** [1324: Yak Yak Vax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1324-yak-yak-vax.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-25 - **Time:** 1:53:55–1:59:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1324-yak-yak-vax/chapter/oregon-department-of-education-anti-racist-math-initiative.md The Oregon Department of Education is promoting a toolkit to "dismantle white supremacy in math," funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The program claims that the search for a "right answer" and the requirement to "show your work" are toxic characteristics of white supremacy, which the hosts argue is insulting to students. Keywords: [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [bill and melinda gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md), [nuclear family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-family.md) ### Global Math Rankings and the Decline of US Education - **Episode:** [1324: Yak Yak Vax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1324-yak-yak-vax.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-25 - **Time:** 1:59:19–2:02:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1324-yak-yak-vax/chapter/global-math-rankings-and-the-decline-of-us-education.md While American students rank significantly below Singapore in math, the hosts argue that injecting political ideology into hard sciences will further degrade US education. They also discuss a UN report and BLM goals that advocate for the end of the nuclear family, suggesting a broader agenda to eliminate traditional social structures. Keywords: [singapore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore.md), [pew research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pew-research.md), [math scores](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math-scores.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [nuclear family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-family.md) ### Math as a Construct of White Supremacy, Joe Biden Town Hall - **Episode:** [1322: Dark Fate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-18 - **Time:** 2:06:58–2:11:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate/chapter/math-as-a-construct-of-white-supremacy-joe-biden-town-hall.md The concept of "math is racist" is discussed in the context of Oakland schools, where some activists argue that focusing on the right answer is a construct of white supremacy. This is linked to comments made by President Joe Biden during a town hall regarding the difficulty minorities face in getting online or finding a DMV. The hosts criticize these views as condescending and patronizing toward the black community. Keywords: [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [dmv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmv.md) ### Brian Williams and Mara Gay Math Error - **Episode:** [1223: Ogamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1223-ogamacare.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-12 - **Time:** 1:08:15–1:13:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1223-ogamacare/chapter/brian-williams-and-mara-gay-math-error.md MSNBC host Brian Williams and New York Times editorial board member Mara Gay face widespread ridicule for validating a tweet claiming Michael Bloomberg could have given every American $1 million with his $500 million ad budget. The actual math results in roughly $1.50 per person, representing a million-fold error. The segment is cited as an example of the lack of basic fact-checking and "sniff tests" within elite media circles. Keywords: [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), mara gay, [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), math error ### Elizabeth Warren, Wealth Tax Math, and Media Bias - **Episode:** [1192: Balderdash!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-24 - **Time:** 1:08:30–1:13:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash/chapter/elizabeth-warren-wealth-tax-math-and-media-bias.md Elizabeth Warren is called out for repeated mathematical errors during the debate while explaining her proposed wealth tax, specifically confusing "millions" and "billions." The hosts argue that the moderators' failure to correct her demonstrates a clear bias in favor of her candidacy. They describe the event as "The Elizabeth Warren Show," noting that she received a disproportionate amount of speaking time in the first half-hour. Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [wealth tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), math errors, [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md) ### Sociology Professor, Critical Race Theory, and Redefining Racism - **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-17 - **Time:** 46:28–51:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/sociology-professor-critical-race-theory-and-redefining-racism.md A segment from "Watters' World" featuring a sociology professor is reviewed, focusing on the claim that math and the United States are inherently racist. The professor argues that the definition of racism has evolved beyond individual belief in superiority to encompass systemic structures. The hosts interpret this as a mechanism for social control and a restriction on free speech. Keywords: [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [critical race theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/critical-race-theory.md), [sociology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sociology.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [merriam-webster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merriam-webster.md), math is racist ### Cathy O'Neil on Algorithms as Automated Opinions - **Episode:** [1157: Carbon Captions](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Time:** 1:00:30–1:03:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/cathy-o-neil-on-algorithms-as-automated-opinions.md Cathy O'Neil, author of "Weapons of Math Destruction," explains that algorithms are not objective but are "automated opinions" of their creators. She argues that blindly applying data models often codifies existing societal biases, such as sexism or racism, under the guise of mathematical accuracy. Keywords: cathy o'neil, weapons of math destruction, [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [data science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-science.md), [status quo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/status-quo.md) ### IRS Inflation Calculation Changes and Hidden Tax Increases - **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-18 - **Time:** 18:11–20:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/irs-inflation-calculation-changes-and-hidden-tax-increases.md The Internal Revenue Service has reportedly altered the formula used to calculate inflation for 2019 tax regulations. 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