# Monkeypox on The No Agenda Show Monkeypox comes up in 56 chapters across 30 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2018 to September 2024. - **Chapters:** 56 - **Episodes:** 30 - **Discussed:** October 2018 – September 2024 - **Related topics:** [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Public Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [Lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [Who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), [World Health Organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [Public Health Emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health-emergency.md), [Rochelle Walensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochelle-walensky.md), [Smallpox Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smallpox-vaccine.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 56 ### Monkeypox Case in Texas and Masking Efficacy - **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-30 - **Time:** 1:13:10–1:14:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/monkeypox-case-in-texas-and-masking-efficacy.md A case of monkeypox was identified in Dallas, Texas, in a traveler returning from Nigeria. The CDC stated that the risk of spread on the flight was low because all passengers were wearing masks. The hosts ridicule the idea that masks would prevent the spread of a virus typically transmitted through large respiratory droplets or direct contact. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md) ### Mpox Emergency Declaration, WHO Walkback - **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-22 - **Time:** 2:23:44–2:27:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/mpox-emergency-declaration-who-walkback.md Dr. Robert Malone's explanation for the sudden Mpox emergency declaration is featured, suggesting it was timed to prevent the previous declaration from expiring. The hosts play a clip of the WHO clarifying that Mpox is "not the new COVID," which Curry interprets as a walkback following public skepticism and a push for vaccine funding in Africa. Keywords: [mpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpox.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), [robert malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-malone.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md) ### Mpox Global Health Emergency, WHO Vaccine Licensing - **Episode:** [1687: Authentified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-18 - **Time:** 23:34–28:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/mpox-global-health-emergency-who-vaccine-licensing.md The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern regarding the Clade 1 variant of Mpox originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This classification allows for the emergency licensing and distribution of vaccines without standard long-term testing. The variant is described as more contagious than the 2022 strain, though it remains primarily a contact-related infection. Keywords: [mpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpox.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), clade 1, [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [pcr tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-tests.md) ### CDC Warnings on Monkeypox and Meningitis Increases - **Episode:** [1647: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-31 - **Time:** 1:48:39–1:51:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb/chapter/cdc-warnings-on-monkeypox-and-meningitis-increases.md The CDC issued warnings regarding a rise in monkeypox cases, which have nearly doubled compared to last year. Additionally, a rare and more deadly strain of bacterial meningitis is increasing, with 422 cases reported in 2023. Health officials are encouraging high-risk individuals and middle-aged adults to stay up to date on vaccinations for both illnesses. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [meningitis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meningitis.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Mpox Resurgence, CDC Summer Warning - **Episode:** [1557: Stern & Wrinkled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-21 - **Time:** 3:00:19–3:01:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled/chapter/mpox-resurgence-cdc-summer-warning.md The CDC has issued a warning about a potential resurgence of Mpox (formerly monkeypox) this summer, following a cluster of new cases in Chicago. Many of the new cases occurred in individuals who were already fully vaccinated, leading to concerns about waning immunity. The majority of cases continue to be reported among men who have sex with men. Keywords: [mpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpox.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), gay men ### COVID-19 Summer Wave and BA.5 Variant - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 2:32:44–2:34:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/covid-19-summer-wave-and-ba-5-variant.md The BA.5 variant fuels a new wave of COVID-19 cases in New York City and Long Island during the summer of 2022. Officials return to recommending indoor masks as the virus "keeps finding new ways to threaten us." The segment also notes the emerging concern over monkeypox, as health experts struggle to keep up with multiple outbreaks simultaneously. Keywords: [ba.5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ba-5.md), summer wave, [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md) ### Monkeypox Outbreak and Public Health Emergency - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 2:53:36–2:55:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/monkeypox-outbreak-and-public-health-emergency.md The United States declares a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak, which is primarily spreading among men who have sex with men. While officials state it is not technically a sexually transmitted disease, sexual contact is identified as the primary mode of transmission. The segment includes satirical terms like "anal auto virus" and "anal autumn," highlighting the media's struggle to communicate the risks without stigmatizing specific groups. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [public health emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health-emergency.md), gay disease, [transmission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transmission.md), anal auto virus ### Triple-demic Narrative and Flu Public Relations - **Episode:** [1498: Junk Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1498-junk-fees.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-30 - **Time:** 9:10–13:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1498-junk-fees/chapter/triple-demic-narrative-and-flu-public-relations.md Media outlets have introduced the term "triple-demic" to describe the simultaneous circulation of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Health officials suggest that the lack of natural immunity in children due to two years of masking and lockdowns has created a vulnerability to these pathogens as the winter season begins. Keywords: [triple-demic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/triple-demic.md), [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [rsv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsv.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [pediatric health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatric-health.md) ### Demetre Daskalakis and Monkeypox Response - **Episode:** [1485: Gender Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1485-gender-journey.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-11 - **Time:** 47:56–48:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1485-gender-journey/chapter/demetre-daskalakis-and-monkeypox-response.md The appointment of Dr. Demetre Daskalakis as the White House National Monkeypox Response Deputy Coordinator draws attention due to his past involvement in New York alternative subcultures. Discussion centers on his public image and the administration's strategy for communicating with high-risk communities. Keywords: demetre daskalakis, [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), occult, [satanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satanism.md) ### White House Monkeypox Coordinator, Identity Messaging - **Episode:** [1484: Do It For Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-08 - **Time:** 1:58:20–2:02:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine/chapter/white-house-monkeypox-coordinator-identity-messaging.md The White House monkeypox coordinator discussed the challenges of messaging the virus to specific communities, including "men who have sex with men" and transgender individuals. The administration aims to raise awareness without generating "ordinate concern" or linking the infection to a specific identity. Critics mock the complex terminology used to categorize different social networks and the potential for political bias in public health outreach. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [stigma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stigma.md) ### Outro, Vaxxoline Mix, Sign-off - **Episode:** [1484: Do It For Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-08 - **Time:** 2:55:22–3:01:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine/chapter/outro-vaxxoline-mix-sign-off.md The show concludes with a "Vaxxoline" music mix featuring various news clips about polio, monkeypox, and COVID-19 vaccinations. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley, respectively, reminding listeners to return for the next show on September 11th. The final segments emphasize the show's "Value for Value" model and its critical stance on public health mandates. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), vaxxoline, [polio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polio.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md) ### Monkeypox Death, Beto O'Rourke Rumors - **Episode:** [1482: Gorby Chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-01 - **Time:** 2:16:41–2:17:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips/chapter/monkeypox-death-beto-o-rourke-rumors.md Texas health officials confirmed the first U.S. death of a person infected with monkeypox in Harris County, noting the individual was severely immunocompromised. Separately, Reuters issued a fact-check regarding social media rumors that Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke had contracted the virus after he postponed events due to a bacterial infection. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [beto o'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Monkeypox, COVID-19 and HIV Triple Infection Case - **Episode:** [1480: Internet of Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-27 - **Time:** 46:57–48:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs/chapter/monkeypox-covid-19-and-hiv-triple-infection-case.md A medical case involving a man infected with monkeypox, COVID-19, and HIV simultaneously has sparked widespread internet memes. In related news, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the repeal of a colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex, citing changing social attitudes. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md), [singapore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), law repeal ### CDC Reorganization, Dr. Scott Gottlieb Analysis - **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-21 - **Time:** 24:42–29:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/cdc-reorganization-dr-scott-gottlieb-analysis.md CDC Director Rochelle Walensky admitted the agency requires a structural overhaul to better respond to public health emergencies like monkeypox and polio. Dr. Scott Gottlieb analyzed the agency's "academic culture," suggesting that the CDC struggles to provide actionable real-time data to the public compared to more operationally driven organizations. Keywords: [rochelle walensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochelle-walensky.md), [scott gottlieb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-gottlieb.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [polio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polio.md) ### Monkeypox Transmission, Human to Dog Case in France - **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-21 - **Time:** 38:46–43:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/monkeypox-transmission-human-to-dog-case-in-france.md A veterinarian on ABC News discussed the first suspected case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission involving an Italian Greyhound in France. The report emphasizes that the virus can spread through non-sexual skin-to-skin contact, though the specific symptoms found on the dog raised questions about the nature of the exposure. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), italian greyhound, [zoonotic transmission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoonotic-transmission.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md) ### Monkeypox Vaccine Shortages, Black and Brown Communities - **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-21 - **Time:** 43:57–49:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/monkeypox-vaccine-shortages-black-and-brown-communities.md The CDC is encouraging "fractional dosing" of monkeypox vaccines to stretch limited supplies as cases rise among men who have sex with men, particularly in Black and Brown communities. Officials are also warning that the virus can spread through contaminated bedding and towels, leading to increased demand for the vaccine at major public events. Keywords: monkeypox vaccine, [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [rochelle walensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochelle-walensky.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### CDC Overhaul, Rochelle Walensky Reform Announcement - **Episode:** [1478: Flexitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-18 - **Time:** 28:55–32:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism/chapter/cdc-overhaul-rochelle-walensky-reform-announcement.md CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announced a major overhaul of the agency following criticism of its handling of COVID-19 and monkeypox. The reform aims to improve communication, accountability, and the speed of scientific data sharing. Skeptics suggest the revamp is a move to secure more federal power over state-level health decisions and lockdowns. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [rochelle walensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochelle-walensky.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md) ### Monkeypox Transmission, Children and Pets - **Episode:** [1478: Flexitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-18 - **Time:** 1:04:45–1:07:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1478-flexitarianism/chapter/monkeypox-transmission-children-and-pets.md A child under two years old in Harris County, Texas, tested positive for monkeypox, marking one of several pediatric cases in the U.S. Additionally, researchers in France reported a case of a dog contracting the virus from its owners. While some experts claim the virus is primarily fueled by sexual contact between men, these cases raise questions about other transmission routes. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [harris county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harris-county.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [stds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stds.md) ### Monkeypox Vaccine Risks, JYNNEOS Myocarditis Concerns - **Episode:** [1477: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-14 - **Time:** 10:06–13:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones/chapter/monkeypox-vaccine-risks-jynneos-myocarditis-concerns.md Dr. Peter McCullough reports that the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine, of which the U.S. government purchased 13 million doses, has known links to heart inflammation. Concerns are raised regarding the marketing of this live attenuated vaccine to immunocompromised individuals, specifically those with HIV, who may face higher risks from such treatments. Keywords: [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), jynneos, [peter mccullough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-mccullough.md), [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md) ### World Health Organization Monkeypox Renaming, Pet Transmission - **Episode:** [1477: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-14 - **Time:** 22:01–23:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones/chapter/world-health-organization-monkeypox-renaming-pet-transmission.md The World Health Organization is seeking public input to rename monkeypox to avoid stigma, despite previous attempts to use the term MPX. 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