# New Speak on The No Agenda Show New Speak comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to May 2022. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** August 2008 – May 2022 - **Related topics:** [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Speaking Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speaking-fees.md), [Abbreviations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abbreviations.md), [Arrogance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arrogance.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Boosters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boosters.md), [Breakthrough Infections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infections.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [Congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Breakthrough Infections, Vaccine Efficacy Double-Speak - **Episode:** [1451: Texas Balls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1451-texas-balls.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-15 - **Time:** 2:35:58–2:37:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1451-texas-balls/chapter/breakthrough-infections-vaccine-efficacy-double-speak.md ABC News reports that the proportion of COVID deaths among the fully vaccinated rose from 19% in August to 40% in February. Despite these figures, health experts maintain that the data "reaffirms the incredible protection" of the vaccines. This messaging is criticized as "double-speak," where negative outcomes are framed as proof of the product's success. Keywords: [breakthrough infections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infections.md), [boosters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boosters.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), double-speak, [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md) ### British and Australian New Speak, Slang Abbreviations - **Episode:** [1014: Rise of the Betas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-08 - **Time:** 1:32:04–1:35:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas/chapter/british-and-australian-new-speak-slang-abbreviations.md A segment on BBC Radio 4 discussed the British trend of adding "edges" and "as-as" to words, such as calling Madonna "Madge." This led to a discussion of Australian slang abbreviations like "ambo" (ambulance), "garbo" (garbage man), "servo" (service station), and "tradie" (tradesperson). The hosts joked that using these terms constitutes "cultural appropriation" of Australian culture. Keywords: [new speak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-speak.md), [slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slang.md), [abbreviations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abbreviations.md), servo, ambo, tradie, bozza ### Colloquial Meanings and Navy Officer Arrogance - **Episode:** [820: Pre-Spousal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-28 - **Time:** 2:02:38–2:07:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal/chapter/colloquial-meanings-and-navy-officer-arrogance.md The discussion critiques Kirby's use of the term "colloquial" to dismiss the common understanding of military deployment. An anecdote about the arrogance of Navy officers regarding local pollution laws is used to illustrate the perceived personality traits of high-ranking military spokespeople. Keywords: [john kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), colloquial, [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [arrogance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arrogance.md), pollution laws, [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [new speak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-speak.md) ### New Speak and Spreadsheet Discrepancies - **Episode:** [813: Clinton Condign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/813-clinton-condign.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-07 - **Time:** 14:42–17:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/813-clinton-condign/chapter/new-speak-and-spreadsheet-discrepancies.md The hosts experiment with "new speak" terms such as "native incumbent citizen privilege" and "non-disabled" as satirical social commentary. John C. Dvorak notes significant errors in the current donation spreadsheet, mentioning that a large contribution from Dame Astrid is missing. They decide to proceed with the available data while acknowledging the numbers are currently inaccurate. Keywords: [new speak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-speak.md), native incumbent citizen privilege, non-disabled, donation spreadsheet, eric olson ### Preferred Terminology for Age, Wealth, and Body Size - **Episode:** [812: Non-Disabled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-31 - **Time:** 16:26–21:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/812-non-disabled/chapter/preferred-terminology-for-age-wealth-and-body-size.md The University of New Hampshire's glossary of preferred terms is critiqued, specifically the replacement of "senior citizen" with "people of advanced age." The guide suggests using "person experiencing homelessness" instead of "homeless" and "person of size" instead of "obese." The hosts compare the clinical, long-form language to police reports and express skepticism about the practicality of these linguistic shifts. Keywords: people of advanced age, experiencing poverty, person of size, [new speak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-speak.md), university of new hampshire, language guidelines ### ABC News Investigation, Bill Clinton Speaking Fees - **Episode:** [752: Gender Binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/752-gender-binary.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-30 - **Time:** 42:15–50:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/752-gender-binary/chapter/abc-news-investigation-bill-clinton-speaking-fees.md An ABC News investigation revealed that Bill Clinton sought approval from the State Department to give high-paid speeches in North Korea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo while Hillary Clinton served as Secretary of State. Although the State Department declined these specific requests, records show Bill Clinton earned over $48 million in speaking fees during his wife's tenure. The report highlights potential conflicts of interest involving the Clinton Foundation and foreign regimes. Keywords: [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [speaking fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speaking-fees.md), [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md) ### Trade Show Speaking Fees, CES, New Media Expo - **Episode:** [44: Probably a Super Delegate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/44-probably-a-super-delegate.md) - **Published:** 2008-08-23 - **Time:** 44:32–48:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/44-probably-a-super-delegate/chapter/trade-show-speaking-fees-ces-new-media-expo.md The economics of speaking at major trade shows like CES and the New Media Expo are criticized for being "pay-to-play" systems. 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