# Pandemics on The No Agenda Show Pandemics comes up in 187 chapters across 153 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 187 - **Episodes:** 153 - **Discussed:** April 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [World Health Organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Bird Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), [H1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [Swine Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [Johns Hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 187 ### Bret Weinstein Analyzes Potential Plague Pandemic - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 1:11:39–1:15:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/bret-weinstein-analyzes-potential-plague-pandemic.md Biologist Bret Weinstein discusses the suspicious nature of the reported plague death in Russia, suggesting that a global outbreak would imply either a psychological operation or gain-of-function enhancement. Weinstein argues that wild-type plague rarely becomes a global pandemic in the modern era. He posits that if the incident scales, it may be a coordinated effort to manipulate public fear using a disease with a high fatality rate. Keywords: [bret weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bret-weinstein.md), [plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plague.md), [gain of function](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gain-of-function.md), [siberia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siberia.md), pandemic potential ### Wuhan Lab Funding and Reputation Management - **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-30 - **Time:** 40:00–46:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/wuhan-lab-funding-and-reputation-management.md The hosts revisit the controversy surrounding NIH funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology and Anthony Fauci's initial denials of such support. They discuss Rand Paul's assertion that Fauci could have avoided scrutiny by admitting early mistakes regarding "gain of function" research. The segment concludes that the current political proceedings are primarily aimed at dismantling Fauci's public legacy. Keywords: [wuhan institute of virology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-institute-of-virology.md), [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [gain of function](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gain-of-function.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [nih funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih-funding.md), [pandemic response](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-response.md) ### Media Hype and the Search for a New Pandemic - **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-14 - **Time:** 1:44:05–1:45:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/media-hype-and-the-search-for-a-new-pandemic.md ABC News and other outlets are tracking passengers across four continents, highlighting concerns that the Hantavirus may spread more easily than previously thought. The hosts interpret this intense coverage as a desperate attempt by the media and Democrats to find a "COVID-like" distraction to use against President Trump ahead of the election. Keywords: [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), danny new, [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md) ### Pandemic War Games and Event 201 Comparisons - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 39:22–40:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/pandemic-war-games-and-event-201-comparisons.md Reflecting on the origins of COVID-19, the hosts discuss "Event 201" and similar pandemic simulation exercises. They suggest that current viral outbreaks are being "tabletopped" or wargamed by the same global entities to potentially influence political outcomes and maintain control. Keywords: [event 201](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/event-201.md), [war games](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-games.md), [pandemic response](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-response.md), [global order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-order.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) ### New Pandemic Preparedness and PCR Protocol Timeline - **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-16 - **Time:** 1:38:57–1:44:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/new-pandemic-preparedness-and-pcr-protocol-timeline.md A medical podcast analyzes the rapid timeline of a new "atypical pneumonia" outbreak in China, comparing it to the COVID-19 rollout. The speaker notes that a PCR test protocol was established and peer-reviewed within 26 days of the first reported case. The segment suggests that the speed of the response and the focus on asymptomatic transmission indicate a premeditated process. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), christian drosten, [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md) ### Nipah Virus, Media Fearmongering and Pandemic Cycles - **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-29 - **Time:** 1:06:14–1:10:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/nipah-virus-media-fearmongering-and-pandemic-cycles.md NBC News is criticized for promoting "fear" regarding the Nipah virus following two cases reported in India. While the virus has a high fatality rate, human-to-human transmission is rare, and the Indian Ministry of Health claims the situation is contained. The segment argues that the media is attempting to maintain a state of perpetual pandemic anxiety, despite historical cycles suggesting major pandemics occur roughly every 100 years. Keywords: nipah virus, [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md) ### Moderna, Avian Flu Vaccine, Dr. Vin Gupta - **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-05 - **Time:** 1:03:11–1:06:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/moderna-avian-flu-vaccine-dr-vin-gupta.md The Trump administration canceled a federal contract with Moderna intended to develop a vaccine for the H5N1 avian flu, which has affected over 1,000 cattle herds and 170 million birds. Dr. Vin Gupta and other infectious disease experts criticized the funding cut, warning that the virus is evolving rapidly as it spreads from birds to mammals like mountain lions. Critics of the administration's move argue that a "big terrible pandemic" is a matter of when, not if, despite the current strain's low contagiousness in humans. Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [avian flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avian-flu.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), dr. vin gupta, [operation warp speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/operation-warp-speed.md), [pandemic preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-preparedness.md) ### Michael Osterholm, Long COVID and Vaccine Efficacy - **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-24 - **Time:** 29:27–31:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/michael-osterholm-long-covid-and-vaccine-efficacy.md Dr. Michael Osterholm, a prominent infectious disease expert known as "Dr. Doom," reveals he is suffering from long COVID three years into the pandemic. Despite being heavily vaccinated, Osterholm reports significant respiratory issues and an inability to perform athletic exercises. The hosts contrast his current condition with his previous dire public health projections. Keywords: [michael osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md), [university of minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-minnesota.md), [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md) ### Bird Flu Pandemic Warnings and WHO Funding Gaps - **Episode:** [1758: Scream Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-24 - **Time:** 46:33–51:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle/chapter/bird-flu-pandemic-warnings-and-who-funding-gaps.md A 60 Minutes segment warns of a potential bird flu pandemic, claiming the virus has jumped from birds to cattle and humans, with the Trump administration being blamed for laying off scientists. Simultaneously, the World Health Organization (WHO) faces a $650 million salary gap following the U.S. decision to withdraw funding. Dr. Tedros warned of significant staff cuts, while critics argue the agency's $2 billion annual salary budget is excessive for its core functions. Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [dr. tedros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-tedros.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [trump administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-administration.md) ### Hantavirus Pandemic Potential, Virginia Tech Research - **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-13 - **Time:** 2:49:01–2:52:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/hantavirus-pandemic-potential-virginia-tech-research.md Researchers at Virginia Tech are warning of the "pandemic potential" of Hantavirus, a respiratory disease spread through rodent droppings. While the virus has a high mortality rate for those who develop severe symptoms, the "fear-mongering" nature of the report is criticized. The study links the spread of the virus to warmer winters and climate trends that increase rodent populations. Keywords: [hantavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hantavirus.md), [virginia tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia-tech.md), [rodents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rodents.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### Dr. Celine Gounder, Bird Flu Pandemic Fears, Hybrid Strains - **Episode:** [1746: Bedtime Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-13 - **Time:** 1:16:52–1:20:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene/chapter/dr-celine-gounder-bird-flu-pandemic-fears-hybrid-strains.md CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder warns of the potential for a bird flu pandemic if the virus jumps from animals to humans. She explains the risk of "hybrid strains" forming if a person is infected with both human and avian flu simultaneously. The USDA has recently granted conditional approval for a bird flu vaccine for chickens produced by Zoetis. Keywords: [celine gounder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celine-gounder.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), zoetis, frankenstein flu ### Bird Flu Pandemic Concerns, H5N1 Mutation - **Episode:** [1742: Golden Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-27 - **Time:** 59:38–1:05:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop/chapter/bird-flu-pandemic-concerns-h5n1-mutation.md Scientists are monitoring the H5N1 bird flu virus for potential human-to-human transmission, specifically the risk of the virus trading genetic material with the H1N1 seasonal flu. Canada has already purchased 500,000 doses of a human bird flu vaccine for high-risk workers. In the U.S., local authorities in New Jersey have used police tape to block off parks where dead geese tested positive for the virus, a move critics label as "terrorism" through fear. Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [h5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md) ### Jasmine Crockett Criticizes Trump's $5,000 Dividend Proposal - **Episode:** [1741: Nurse Injector](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-23 - **Time:** 2:21:06–2:24:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector/chapter/jasmine-crockett-criticizes-trump-s-5-000-dividend-proposal.md Representative Jasmine Crockett dismissed Donald Trump's proposal to give Americans a $5,000 dividend from DOGE savings as a "lie." Crockett argued that stimulus payments during the pandemic were a Democratic initiative and that the country currently lacks the funds for such refunds. She also warned that the administration's skepticism of scientists could lead to future pandemics, citing a recent Ebola detection in New York. Keywords: [jasmine crockett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jasmine-crockett.md), [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [dividend](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dividend.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md) ### TikTok Service Disruption, Creator Reactions and Economic Impact - **Episode:** [1731: Cyber Timebombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-19 - **Time:** 31:18–36:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1731-cyber-timebombs/chapter/tiktok-service-disruption-creator-reactions-and-economic-impact.md TikTok experienced a brief service outage and displayed warning messages to US users, leading to widespread emotional reactions from the creator community. Many users expressed a deep sense of loss, citing the platform as their primary source of income and social connection since the pandemic. The disruption highlighted the significant role the app plays in the modern digital economy, with billions of dollars in GDP tied to social commerce. Keywords: tiktok ban, [content creators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-creators.md), [digital economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-economy.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), social community ### Bird Flu Mutations, Dr. Deborah Birx Pandemic Warnings - **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-29 - **Time:** 18:02–30:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/bird-flu-mutations-dr-deborah-birx-pandemic-warnings.md Dr. Deborah Birx appeared on news outlets to discuss a new CDC report regarding a severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana featuring mutations that could facilitate human-to-human spread. Birx emphasizes the need for increased testing and monitoring of dairy farm workers to prevent a "reassortment" of the H5N1 virus with seasonal human flu. Critics argue that the sudden focus on bird flu seasonality and testing mirrors previous pandemic messaging strategies. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [h5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [zoonotic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoonotic.md) ### Political Divide on Masking, 2006 Pandemic Planning Origins - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 6:22–7:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/political-divide-on-masking-2006-pandemic-planning-origins.md A discussion explores the partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans regarding the necessity of wearing masks in public. The segment claims that the concept of total societal lockdowns originated from a 2006 Bush administration provisional plan based on a high school science project. Skepticism is expressed regarding the scientific validity of shutting down the economy to prevent a second wave of infections. Keywords: [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [pandemic planning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-planning.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [partisan divide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/partisan-divide.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md) ### "Don't Start a Podcast" PSA, Pandemic Satire - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 34:11–35:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/don-t-start-a-podcast-psa-pandemic-satire.md A satirical public service announcement urged people stuck at home during the pandemic not to start their own podcasts. The message poked fun at the influx of true crime and pop culture shows produced by amateurs with USB microphones. The segment concluded that the greatest gift one could give humanity during a lockdown is to "shut up" and make pasta from scratch instead. Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), pandemic hobbies, [social commentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-commentary.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md) ### CNBC On-Air Argument, Pandemic Panic vs. Market Stability - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 52:17–53:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/cnbc-on-air-argument-pandemic-panic-vs-market-stability.md CNBC anchors Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin engaged in a heated on-air argument regarding the media's role in reporting on the pandemic. Sorkin accused Kernen of downplaying the crisis to help the President, while Kernen argued he was trying to prevent market panic and help investors keep their heads. The exchange reflected the deep divide in how the economic and health impacts of COVID-19 were framed. Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), joe kernen, [andrew ross sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-ross-sorkin.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [pandemic response](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-response.md) ### Bird Flu Pandemic Potential and Lab Research - **Episode:** [1719: Pod Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-08 - **Time:** 2:06:46–2:12:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll/chapter/bird-flu-pandemic-potential-and-lab-research.md Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have identified a single mutation that could allow the H5N1 bird flu virus to latch onto human receptors. While the current strain in cattle has not yet made this leap, the study raises concerns about the potential for a new human pandemic. Keywords: [h5n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h5n1.md), scripps research, [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [mutations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mutations.md), colorado university, [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md) ### Dutch COVID-19 Military Claims, NATO Obligations - **Episode:** [1714: Octocopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1714-octocopter.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-21 - **Time:** 1:11:23–1:14:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1714-octocopter/chapter/dutch-covid-19-military-claims-nato-obligations.md Claims circulated online that Dutch Health Minister Fleur Agema admitted COVID-19 was a "NATO military operation." A review of the parliamentary session reveals Agema was actually discussing new pandemic preparedness doctrines and biological attack protocols under Brussels-led rules. 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