# Moonshot on The No Agenda Show

Moonshot comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2015 to April 2024.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 11
- **Discussed:** July 2015 – April 2024
- **Related topics:** [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [Mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [Alexandria Ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [Bioweapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioweapons.md), [Cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Clinical Trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [Cloud Computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [Darpa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darpa.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### mRNA Cancer Vaccine Trials, Melanoma Treatment

- **Episode:** [1655: Illegal Chants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-28
- **Time:** 1:15:29–1:17:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants/chapter/mrna-cancer-vaccine-trials-melanoma-treatment.md

NHS patients in the UK have begun trials for a personalized mRNA vaccine designed to treat melanoma. The experimental treatment, which identifies proteins unique to an individual's tumor, is used in combination with other drugs and has shown a 49% reduction in the risk of death or recurrence over three years in early stages.

Keywords: [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [melanoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melanoma.md), [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [cancer moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-moonshot.md), immunotherapy

### Infrastructure Law and Biden Mental Fitness Debate

- **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:** 46:52–48:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/infrastructure-law-and-biden-mental-fitness-debate.md

President Joe Biden discusses the "Pass the Bypass" Infrastructure Law and its $7.5 billion allocation for electric vehicle chargers. The segment notes that 49% of registered voters question Biden's mental fitness while he promotes a "presidential priority" to end cancer. Biden also addresses the rollout of vaccines for children under age seven, emphasizing his commitment to following the science.

Keywords: infrastructure law, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [mental fitness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-fitness.md), [cancer moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-moonshot.md), [pediatric vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatric-vaccines.md)

### Cancer Moonshot Initiative and Moon Landing Hoax Claims

- **Episode:** [1486: Truth Decay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1486-truth-decay.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-15
- **Time:** 2:25:25–2:27:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1486-truth-decay/chapter/cancer-moonshot-initiative-and-moon-landing-hoax-claims.md

President Biden promoted his "Cancer Moonshot" initiative at the JFK Library, drawing parallels to the 1960s space race. The discussion briefly touches on a viral "deathbed confession" video regarding the alleged faking of the original moon landing.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [cancer moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-moonshot.md), [jfk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk.md), [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), deathbed confession

### Biden Cancer Moonshot and Campaign Style Comparison

- **Episode:** [1483: Jacked Up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-04
- **Time:** 31:55–34:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe/chapter/biden-cancer-moonshot-and-campaign-style-comparison.md

President Biden reiterated his pledge to "end cancer as we know it" while pivoting to a critique of MAGA Republicans' political philosophy. Observers noted that Biden's aggressive tone mirrors the inflammatory style of Donald Trump's rallies, though Biden lacks the same level of crowd energy. The shift toward "lock him up" style rhetoric marks a departure from Biden's previous calls for national unity.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [cancer moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-moonshot.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [political rallies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-rallies.md), lock him up

### ARPA-H, Cancer Moonshot, DARPA Comparison

- **Episode:** [1431: Red Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-06
- **Time:** 2:30:14–2:32:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin/chapter/arpa-h-cancer-moonshot-darpa-comparison.md

President Biden announced the creation of ARPA-H, a health-focused research agency modeled after DARPA. The agency's goal is to drive breakthroughs in cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. The hosts express skepticism, linking the initiative to the military-industrial complex and past DARPA involvement in controversial biological research.

Keywords: arpa-h, [darpa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darpa.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [cancer moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-moonshot.md), [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [bioweapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioweapons.md)

### Cancer Moonshot, mRNA Technology, and Vaccine Skepticism

- **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-03
- **Time:** 2:14:55–2:18:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/cancer-moonshot-mrna-technology-and-vaccine-skepticism.md

President Biden relaunches the "Cancer Moonshot" initiative, suggesting that mRNA technology used for COVID-19 vaccines could be repurposed to stop cancer cells. The hosts express extreme skepticism, calling the mRNA platform a "loser" and predicting the effort will fail. They debate whether the public would "line up around the block" for a cancer vaccine as they did for COVID-19.

Keywords: [cancer moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-moonshot.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), breakthrough, [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md)

### Joe Biden's Cancer and Alzheimer's Cure Promises

- **Episode:** [1289: Post Orange](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1289-post-orange.md)
- **Published:** 2020-10-25
- **Time:** 2:30:31–2:32:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1289-post-orange/chapter/joe-biden-s-cancer-and-alzheimer-s-cure-promises.md

During an appearance on "Pod Save America," Joe Biden promised to invest $5 billion a year to cure cancer and Alzheimer's. The hosts criticize these claims as unrealistic campaign rhetoric, noting that Biden was previously put in charge of the "Cancer Moonshot" during the Obama administration without achieving a cure.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moonshot.md), [pod save america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pod-save-america.md)

### Operation Moonshot and COVID Passports

- **Episode:** [1284: Eyeballitis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1284-eyeballitis.md)
- **Published:** 2020-10-09
- **Time:** 1:18:54–1:22:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1284-eyeballitis/chapter/operation-moonshot-and-covid-passports.md

The UK has launched "Operation Moonshot," which includes the trial of COVID passports for international travel. The technology, trialed at Heathrow Airport and managed by the World Economic Forum, requires passengers to use an app to prove they have tested negative at an approved lab. The hosts compare this system to China's social credit and health tracking infrastructure.

Keywords: operation moonshot, [digital passport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-passport.md), [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md), [heathrow airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heathrow-airport.md), [qr codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-codes.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

### Show Outro, Douglas Brinkley Moonshot Q&A

- **Episode:** [1155: Tump!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1155-tump.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-18
- **Time:** 2:43:43–2:50:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1155-tump/chapter/show-outro-douglas-brinkley-moonshot-q-a.md

The show concludes with a clip of historian Douglas Brinkley discussing the 1960s counter-movement against the space race. The hosts sign off with their traditional credits and a final musical montage featuring Joe Biden gaffes.

Keywords: [douglas brinkley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/douglas-brinkley.md), [moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moonshot.md), [space race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-race.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, FDR New Deal Comparison, Moonshot Ambition

- **Episode:** [1093: Right Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-09
- **Time:** 49:39–53:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty/chapter/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-fdr-new-deal-comparison-moonshot-ambition.md

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez compares the Green New Deal to FDR’s New Deal, framing it as the "moonshot" of the current generation. She argues that the transition to renewable energy is an inevitable vehicle for delivering economic, social, and racial justice. The rhetoric emphasizes choosing courage over fear to address the climate crisis and national poverty.

Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [fdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdr.md), [great depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-depression.md), [moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moonshot.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md)

### John Sculley, Moonshot Entrepreneurship and Customer Power

- **Episode:** [737: Sculley and Heil](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/737-sculley-and-heil.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-09
- **Time:** 1:20–5:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/737-sculley-and-heil/chapter/john-sculley-moonshot-entrepreneurship-and-customer-power.md

John Sculley discusses his book Moonshot and the shifting power dynamics in modern markets. He argues that technologies like cloud computing and data analytics have empowered customers, making traditional marketing less effective than technology-enabled word-of-mouth. Sculley emphasizes that transparency and customer experience now dictate the success of products over large advertising budgets.

Keywords: [john sculley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-sculley.md), [moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moonshot.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [data analytics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-analytics.md), [internet of things](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-of-things.md), [word of mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/word-of-mouth.md)

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