# Nanny State on The No Agenda Show Nanny State comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to December 2016. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** July 2008 – December 2016 - **Related topics:** [Michael Bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [New York City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [Soda Ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soda-ban.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [Bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Codex Alimentarius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/codex-alimentarius.md), [First Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [Food Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md), [Food Waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-waste.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Martin Durkin, UK Nanny State and University Culture - **Episode:** [887: Fact Checkmate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/887-fact-checkmate.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-18 - **Time:** 2:39:15–2:43:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/887-fact-checkmate/chapter/martin-durkin-uk-nanny-state-and-university-culture.md Filmmaker Martin Durkin attributes the Brexit vote and the rise of Donald Trump to a backlash against "nanny state" intrusions and university-driven social engineering. Durkin criticizes the "intelligentsia" and the academic class for promoting restrictive policies on food, language, and social behavior. He argues that modern universities have become a "terrible evil social force" that churns out a specific class of state-aligned activists. Keywords: martin durkin, [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [nanny state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md), [universities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universities.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md) ### Michael Bloomberg Large Soda Ban and Nanny State Policies - **Episode:** [414: Thingamajig](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-03 - **Time:** 31:58–41:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig/chapter/michael-bloomberg-large-soda-ban-and-nanny-state-policies.md Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended his proposal to limit sugary drink sizes to 16 ounces in New York City restaurants and theaters, citing an obesity epidemic. Bloomberg used a study involving "bottomless" soup bowls to argue that humans are biologically programmed to overeat whatever is placed in front of them. The policy is characterized as an elitist overreach that treats citizens as "stupid slaves" incapable of making their own dietary choices. Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [soda ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soda-ban.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [nanny state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md) ### Mayor Bloomberg Soda Ban, Nanny State Legislation - **Episode:** [413: Kill List](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/413-kill-list.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-31 - **Time:** 1:54:48–1:56:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/413-kill-list/chapter/mayor-bloomberg-soda-ban-nanny-state-legislation.md New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a plan to ban the sale of sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces in restaurants and movie theaters. The hosts criticize this as an overreach of government power and a "nanny state" policy. They argue that such regulations are a slippery slope toward controlling other personal health choices and behaviors. Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [soda ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soda-ban.md), [sugar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sugar.md), [nanny state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md) ### Minnesota Anti-Bullying Task Force and First Amendment - **Episode:** [361: The Fact of the Bladder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/361-the-fact-of-the-bladder.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-01 - **Time:** 2:09:00–2:13:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/361-the-fact-of-the-bladder/chapter/minnesota-anti-bullying-task-force-and-first-amendment.md Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced a task force to strengthen the state's anti-bullying laws, describing harassment as "emotional torture." The hosts argue that these laws represent an erosion of First Amendment rights and the creation of a "nanny state." They suggest that children should be taught to stand up for themselves rather than relying on government hotlines and task forces. Keywords: [bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), governor dayton, [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [nanny state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md) ### PepsiCo Designer Salt, Nanny State Regulation - **Episode:** [188: Easter Haiku and iPads For You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-04 - **Time:** 1:58:15–1:59:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/188-easter-haiku-and-ipads-for-you/chapter/pepsico-designer-salt-nanny-state-regulation.md PepsiCo is testing a new "designer salt" with uniquely shaped crystals intended to reduce sodium intake by 25% in products like Frito-Lay chips. This development is criticized as an example of "nanny state" intervention in consumer diets and a potential gateway for undisclosed chemical additives in the food supply. Keywords: [pepsico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pepsico.md), frito-lay, designer salt, [sodium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sodium.md), [nanny state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md), [food science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md) ### UK Food Champions and Nanny State Initiatives - **Episode:** [82: Boom and Bust Explained](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-22 - **Time:** 41:56–44:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/uk-food-champions-and-nanny-state-initiatives.md The UK government is launching a "Food Champions" initiative where officials visit homes to advise citizens on cooking leftovers and reducing waste. This is presented as part of a broader "nanny state" agenda that uses issues like climate change to justify intrusive social monitoring. Keywords: [food waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-waste.md), wrap, [nanny state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### Codex Alimentarius, Global Food Supplement Regulations - **Episode:** [38: Down the Rabbit Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/38-down-the-rabbit-hole.md) - **Published:** 2008-07-07 - **Time:** 27:48–30:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/38-down-the-rabbit-hole/chapter/codex-alimentarius-global-food-supplement-regulations.md The Codex Alimentarius, a set of international food standards established by the World Trade Organization, is being implemented in Europe and the UK. Critics argue the code is a pharmaceutical industry plot to outlaw high-potency vitamins and organic supplements. The hosts express concern that the "nanny state" will eventually criminalize the possession of common supplements like Vitamin C. Keywords: [codex alimentarius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/codex-alimentarius.md), [world trade organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-trade-organization.md), food supplements, [vitamin c](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitamin-c.md), [nanny state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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