# Panic on The No Agenda Show

Panic comes up in 30 chapters across 29 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to April 2025.

- **Chapters:** 30
- **Episodes:** 29
- **Discussed:** May 2010 – April 2025
- **Related topics:** [Costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [Tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [2017](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2017.md), [Ableton Live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ableton-live.md), [Air Travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-travel.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [Allergies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/allergies.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 30

### Consumer Confidence and Panic Buying Amid Tariffs

- **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-10
- **Time:** 1:47–3:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/consumer-confidence-and-panic-buying-amid-tariffs.md

Consumer confidence dropped sharply following Wall Street volatility linked to President Trump's historic tariffs. Reports indicate that some citizens, particularly retirees, have resorted to panic buying items like coffee, car tires, and electronics due to fears of imminent price increases.

Keywords: consumer confidence, [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [panic buying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panic-buying.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md)

### Martial Law Rumors and Panic Preparation

- **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-10
- **Time:** 1:37:24–1:39:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/martial-law-rumors-and-panic-preparation.md

Viral rumors on social media suggest that Donald Trump will declare martial law on April 20th, leading to the end of democracy and the seizure of firearms. Citizens are being urged by some online influencers to stock up on food and cash in preparation for a total government shutdown.

Keywords: [martial law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-law.md), gun seizure, [panic buying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panic-buying.md), [rumors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumors.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md)

### Costco Panic Buying and Vietnam's Economic Literacy

- **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-06
- **Time:** 1:08:42–1:11:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/costco-panic-buying-and-vietnam-s-economic-literacy.md

Reports from Washington State indicate that despite media hype, Costco shoppers are not engaging in panic buying due to new tariffs. The hosts suggest that American consumers may simply become more frugal and stop buying "junk." Meanwhile, Vietnam is positioned as a primary beneficiary of the trade war, with the hosts noting the country's 97% literacy rate and its readiness to absorb manufacturing from China.

Keywords: [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [panic buying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panic-buying.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md)

### Walmart Shortage Rumors, Costco Panic Buying

- **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-03
- **Time:** 36:47–39:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/walmart-shortage-rumors-costco-panic-buying.md

Rumors from Walmart headquarters in Bentonville suggest that corporate employees are bracing for shortages due to the combined impact of the hurricane and the port strike. Panic buying of toilet paper and water has been reported at Costco locations across the country. The hosts compare the atmosphere to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [toilet paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toilet-paper.md), [panic buying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panic-buying.md), [bentonville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bentonville.md)

### Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Panic Attacks, Migrant Crisis

- **Episode:** [1627: White Ringer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-21
- **Time:** 29:04–30:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1627-white-ringer/chapter/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-panic-attacks-migrant-crisis.md

Unconfirmed reports from Chicago talk radio suggest Mayor Brandon Johnson has been treated for panic attacks as the city struggles with the ongoing migrant crisis. O'Hare International Airport has reportedly become a makeshift shelter, leading to concerns regarding sanitation and rodent infestations. The situation reflects the mounting pressure on city infrastructure due to federal immigration policies.

Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), panic attacks, [o'hare airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/o-hare-airport.md), [migrant crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrant-crisis.md)

### Fentanyl Passive Exposure, Police Overdose Myths

- **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-16
- **Time:** 1:13:33–1:17:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/fentanyl-passive-exposure-police-overdose-myths.md

Medical experts are debunking the myth that individuals can overdose on fentanyl through passive skin contact or casual inhalation. A viral video of a Florida police officer appearing to overdose was analyzed by doctors from Rutgers Medical School, who concluded she likely suffered a panic attack rather than an opioid reaction. Toxicology experts emphasize that it is safe for first responders to assist overdose victims without fear of accidental exposure.

Keywords: [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [narcan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcan.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), rutgers medical school, panic attack

### Laurel Westbrook, Penis Panic Sociology Theory

- **Episode:** [1490: Peanut Butter Spies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1490-peanut-butter-spies.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-02
- **Time:** 2:28:42–2:32:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1490-peanut-butter-spies/chapter/laurel-westbrook-penis-panic-sociology-theory.md

Sociology professor Laurel Westbrook of UC Berkeley proposed a theory that opposition to transgender inclusion is driven by "penis panic." The theory suggests that cisgender individuals perceive the presence of male genitalia in female-segregated spaces as an innate threat, regardless of the individual's gender identity.

Keywords: laurel westbrook, [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md), [sociology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sociology.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), gender panic

### Illuminati Scams, Corona Beer Search Spikes, Panic Shopping

- **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-07
- **Time:** 8:58–11:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/illuminati-scams-corona-beer-search-spikes-panic-shopping.md

Musical segments and news clips explore early pandemic theories, including claims of Masonic symbolism in Wuhan's population and allegations against Bill Gates. Reports highlight a spike in Google searches for "beer coronavirus" and footage of unprecedented panic shopping at a Los Angeles Costco. One commentator expresses regret for suggesting the global economy might benefit from exposing everyone to the virus.

Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [illuminati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illuminati.md), [corona beer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corona-beer.md), [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), panic shopping, [global economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-economy.md)

### Panic Buying Psychology, Vaccine Clinical Trials

- **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-03
- **Time:** 1:12:49–1:14:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/panic-buying-psychology-vaccine-clinical-trials.md

Psychiatrists discuss the "social anxiety" driving panic buying and hoarding of supplies like toilet paper at retailers like Costco. In the medical field, the first clinical trial for a vaccine candidate began in Washington State just eight weeks after the virus's genetic sequence was published, marking a record-breaking development timeline.

Keywords: [panic buying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panic-buying.md), [social anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-anxiety.md), [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md)

### Economic Cycles, 1920s Analog and Retirement

- **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-06
- **Time:** 1:20:32–1:23:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/economic-cycles-1920s-analog-and-retirement.md

The hosts debate economic timelines, comparing the 2020s to the 1920s. They discuss the "Panic of 1923" analog and project a potential market crash in 2027, coinciding with a planned retirement at Bitcoin block height one million.

Keywords: [roaring 20s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaring-20s.md), panic of 1923, [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [retirement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement.md)

### Market Manipulation Theory, Short-Volume Trading, Cynical Traders

- **Episode:** [1403: In Silico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-28
- **Time:** 20:57–22:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico/chapter/market-manipulation-theory-short-volume-trading-cynical-traders.md

A theory is proposed that the Omicron panic was intentionally amplified by financial traders on a low-volume Friday to drive prices down and allow for profitable "buy the dip" opportunities on Monday.

Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), dow futures, [market panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-panic.md), trading volume, [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md)

### China Food Panic Buying, UK Supermarket Shortages

- **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-04
- **Time:** 1:12:18–1:15:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/china-food-panic-buying-uk-supermarket-shortages.md

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a notice encouraging families to stock up on essentials, triggering widespread panic buying across the country. In the UK, supermarkets are reportedly using cardboard cutouts and posters of food to hide empty shelves. The hosts compare the Chinese panic buying videos to the early COVID-19 footage used to stir global alarm.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [panic buying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panic-buying.md), [food shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-shortage.md), [epoch times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epoch-times.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), empty shelves

### Union Pacific Rerouting and Historical Media Panics

- **Episode:** [1366: Pingdemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-25
- **Time:** 0:00–2:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic/chapter/union-pacific-rerouting-and-historical-media-panics.md

Union Pacific is experiencing significant logistics delays in July 2021 due to wildfires in Oregon forcing the rerouting of two major train lines. Comparisons are drawn between current media intensity and historical panics such as the 1957 Sputnik launch and the Bay of Pigs invasion. The current feedback loop between social media and traditional news is identified as a new territory for public anxiety.

Keywords: [union pacific](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union-pacific.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [fires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fires.md), [sputnik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sputnik.md), [bay of pigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-of-pigs.md), [media panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-panic.md)

### Personal Vaccine Failure Anecdote, Fear Hysteria

- **Episode:** [1321: Doctored Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1321-doctored-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-14
- **Time:** 1:24:37–1:27:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1321-doctored-evidence/chapter/personal-vaccine-failure-anecdote-fear-hysteria.md

A personal anecdote describes a clinic worker in Indiana who tested positive for COVID-19 four weeks after receiving her second Moderna shot. Despite being vaccinated, she suffered a high fever and a severe panic attack due to "fear-mongering" in the media. The story is used to argue that the psychological impact of the pandemic is often more severe than the physical illness for most people.

Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), covid-positive, panic attack, survivability

### Andrew Ross Sorkin, Joe Kernan and CNBC Argument

- **Episode:** [1246: 3X3](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1246-3x3.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-28
- **Time:** 1:04:14–1:09:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1246-3x3/chapter/andrew-ross-sorkin-joe-kernan-and-cnbc-argument.md

CNBC anchors Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernan engaged in a heated on-air argument regarding the economic impact of COVID-19 and the validity of market panic. Sorkin accused Kernan of abusing his position to help President Trump, while Kernan argued he was trying to help investors keep their cool. Sorkin's background at the New York Times and his creation of "Dealbook" are discussed as part of his rise to media prominence.

Keywords: [andrew ross sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-ross-sorkin.md), [joe kernan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-kernan.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [market panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-panic.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md)

### Donald Trump Criticizes Media for Spreading Panic

- **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-09
- **Time:** 27:11–30:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/donald-trump-criticizes-media-for-spreading-panic.md

President Trump accuses specific media outlets of spreading false rumors and creating unnecessary public fear to boost their ratings. He claims that media approval ratings are at an all-time low and urges journalists to focus on national unity until the crisis is over. The president suggests that once the pandemic ends, the press can return to what he characterizes as "fake news."

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [media ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ratings.md), [panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panic.md), [press conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-conference.md)

### United Airlines In-Flight Panic, Allergy Misunderstanding

- **Episode:** [1224: CAPS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-15
- **Time:** 1:04:48–1:06:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps/chapter/united-airlines-in-flight-panic-allergy-misunderstanding.md

A United Airlines flight is diverted to Denver after passengers became unruly over a fellow traveler who was coughing and sneezing. Authorities determined the passenger was merely suffering from allergies, leading to the removal of three individuals who attempted to incite a "riot" on the plane.

Keywords: [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), [denver international airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver-international-airport.md), [allergies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/allergies.md), [air travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-travel.md), [panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panic.md)

### James Bond Film Postponement and Media-Induced Panic

- **Episode:** [1222: Booby-Trap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1222-booby-trap.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-08
- **Time:** 25:23–27:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1222-booby-trap/chapter/james-bond-film-postponement-and-media-induced-panic.md

Producers of the James Bond film "No Time to Die" announced a seven-month delay in its release, pushing the premiere from April to November due to global marketplace concerns. Financial analyst Ray Wang of Constellation Research suggests the situation has evolved into a media-induced panic, predicting that by May the virus will be viewed as a standard part of the population's viral landscape.

Keywords: no time to die, [james bond](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-bond.md), [billie eilish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billie-eilish.md), ray wang, [media panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-panic.md), [film industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/film-industry.md)

### Washington State Death, Dr. Drew on Media Panic

- **Episode:** [1221: Biden Reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-05
- **Time:** 2:26:02–2:30:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1221-biden-reset/chapter/washington-state-death-dr-drew-on-media-panic.md

Conflicting reports emerged regarding the first U.S. COVID-19 death in Washington State, with the President identifying the victim as a woman while local officials identified him as a man. Dr. Drew Pinsky criticized the press for overreacting and creating a "panic," noting that thousands die annually from influenza and homelessness without similar media scrutiny. He urged the public to follow CDC guidelines rather than sensationalized news reports.

Keywords: [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [dr. drew pinsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew-pinsky.md), [media panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-panic.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md)

### Hotel Housekeeper Harassment, Panic Buttons, Al Gore

- **Episode:** [1027: Folding Pre-school](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-22
- **Time:** 2:42:10–2:44:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school/chapter/hotel-housekeeper-harassment-panic-buttons-al-gore.md

A report on the sexual harassment of hotel housekeepers highlights the dangers faced by female workers, including encounters with naked guests. The hosts note the absence of references to Al Gore's past "massage therapist" scandal in modern media coverage of the issue.

Keywords: [hotel industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hotel-industry.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), housekeepers, panic buttons, [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md)

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