# Plague on The No Agenda Show Plague comes up in 27 chapters across 26 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 27 - **Episodes:** 26 - **Discussed:** September 2009 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Los Angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Baxter International](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baxter-international.md), [Black Death](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-death.md), [Commodities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodities.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [New South Wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [Quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 27 ### Russian Biolab Plague Leak Allegations - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 1:04:39–1:09:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/russian-biolab-plague-leak-allegations.md Reports from Siberia indicate that a 28-year-old scientist, Daria Shepilova, died at the Anti-Plague Research Institute, sparking fears of a laboratory leak. While Russian officials claim the cause was pneumonia, local hospitals have been placed under quarantine with checklists for plague symptoms. The World Health Organization is seeking transparent information from the Kremlin, which has dismissed the reports as "fake news." Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [siberia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siberia.md), [plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plague.md), [biolab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biolab.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), daria shepilova ### 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 ### Pneumonic Plague Outbreak at Russian Anti-Plague Institute - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 50:25–57:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/pneumonic-plague-outbreak-at-russian-anti-plague-institute.md A lab accident at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute in Siberia reportedly led to the death of a 28-year-old worker and the quarantine of 200 contacts due to pneumonic plague. While Russian officials claim the situation is under control, international health authorities and the WHO are monitoring for potential bioweapon implications. CNN and other outlets have raised red flags regarding Russia's transparency and the deadly nature of the pathogen, which is the same bacterium responsible for the Black Death. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [pneumonic plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pneumonic-plague.md), irkutsk, [bioweapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioweapons.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md) ### Pneumonic Plague Outbreak in Irkutsk, Russia - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 47:59–52:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/pneumonic-plague-outbreak-in-irkutsk-russia.md A lab worker in Irkutsk, Russia, died from pneumonic plague after reportedly breaking a test tube containing live bacteria. Nearly 200 people have been placed under quarantine as a precaution. Medical experts emphasize that while the disease is serious and spreads via respiratory droplets, it remains treatable with standard antibiotics, unlike viral pandemics. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), irkutsk, [pneumonic plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pneumonic-plague.md), yersinia pestis, [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md), moscow times ### Disease Scares, Colorado Plague Case - **Episode:** [1675: Flying Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-07 - **Time:** 1:36:00–1:38:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars/chapter/disease-scares-colorado-plague-case.md As public health officials monitor bird flu and rising dengue fever cases in Honduras and Malaysia, a case of the plague was reported in Colorado. While the media often uses such reports to incite fear of new lockdowns, the plague remains endemic in the western United States. Historical data shows that similar cases occurred in 2015 without causing widespread public alarm or policy changes. Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), dengue, [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [bubonic plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bubonic-plague.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md) ### Plague Doctor Imagery and Modern Podcast Apps - **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-20 - **Time:** 1:47:22–1:49:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/plague-doctor-imagery-and-modern-podcast-apps.md A listener points out that a character in a recent piece of show art was a "plague doctor" from the Dark Ages, known for wearing a beak filled with herbs. The hosts use this as a segue to encourage listeners to switch to modern "Podcasting 2.0" apps to protect the medium from the influence of Apple and Spotify. Keywords: plague doctor, dark ages, [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md) ### Australian Mouse Plague, PETA Humane Control Controversy - **Episode:** [1349: Wappie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-23 - **Time:** 2:31:21–2:36:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie/chapter/australian-mouse-plague-peta-humane-control-controversy.md A massive mouse plague is devastating rural New South Wales and spreading toward Sydney and Canberra, causing millions of dollars in crop damage. While farmers are using strong poisons and homemade traps to manage the infestation, PETA has drawn criticism for suggesting "humane trapping" and "birth control" for the rodents. Residents describe the psychological stress of cleaning excrement and seeing thousands of mice blanketing the roads at night. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), mouse plague, [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [peta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peta.md), [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md) ### New South Wales, Mouse Plague Crisis - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 1:06:31–1:11:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/new-south-wales-mouse-plague-crisis.md New South Wales is currently experiencing a massive mouse plague that has infested homes, schools, and farms across a 500-mile stretch. Broadcaster Alan Jones reported on the psychological and economic toll of the infestation, which has destroyed grain stores and caused significant distress to families in the Australian bush. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), mouse plague, [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [alan jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-jones.md) ### Dutch Tulip Mania, 1637 Market Crash History - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 38:19–45:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/dutch-tulip-mania-1637-market-crash-history.md The historical context of the Dutch Tulip Craze of the 1630s is re-examined, highlighting that the crash was driven by the invention of contract-based trading rather than the flowers themselves. The peak of the speculation coincided with the Black Plague, which killed many primary traders and left the market in the hands of inexperienced successors. This led to a 1637 bailout where trades could be unwound for a 10% fee. Keywords: [tulip mania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulip-mania.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [black plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-plague.md), [speculation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speculation.md), [commodities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodities.md) ### Plague Masks in Schools and Dallas Meetups - **Episode:** [1248: Peak Whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-07 - **Time:** 1:51:03–1:56:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1248-peak-whiteness/chapter/plague-masks-in-schools-and-dallas-meetups.md A story is shared about a student who wore a medieval plague mask to school for book drop-off, which was surprisingly well-received by teachers. The hosts also acknowledge several new producers who joined the show after hearing Adam Curry on the Joe Rogan Experience. Plans for a local "512 meetup" in Austin are confirmed for the upcoming Saturday. Keywords: plague mask, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), 512 meetup ### Beak Masks, Steampunk Fashion and Newsletter - **Episode:** [1247: Masks are Love](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1247-masks-are-love.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-04 - **Time:** 2:36:26–2:38:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1247-masks-are-love/chapter/beak-masks-steampunk-fashion-and-newsletter.md Adam Curry reveals he ordered a "steampunk" version of a plague doctor beak mask in dark brown leather. While he finds it "unsettling" and "frightening" to look at, he plans to take a picture of it for the show's newsletter. The hosts discuss the "creepy vibe" of the mask and whether it would ever be worn in public. Keywords: beak mask, [steampunk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steampunk.md), [fashion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fashion.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), plague doctor ### Dancing Plague of 1518, Astrology Cycles - **Episode:** [1233: W.H.O. CARES](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-16 - **Time:** 1:28:44–1:34:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1233-w-h-o-cares/chapter/dancing-plague-of-1518-astrology-cycles.md A historical account of the 1518 Dancing Plague in Strasbourg is compared to modern events through the lens of astrological cycles. The alignment of Pluto and Saturn in 2020 mirrors the conditions of 1518, leading to discussions on mass hysteria and its physical symptoms. Keywords: dancing plague, [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [pluto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pluto.md), [saturn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturn.md), [astrology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrology.md) ### EU Cat Tethering Laws, Black Death History - **Episode:** [1194: Mint19](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-01 - **Time:** 26:23–29:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1194-mint19/chapter/eu-cat-tethering-laws-black-death-history.md A report in the Journal of Environmental Law suggests that the European Union may require cats to be tethered outdoors to protect biodiversity. This leads to a discussion on the historical role of cats in controlling rodent populations, specifically during the Black Death. One host shares an anecdote about a neighborhood mouse infestation that occurred after a local feral cat colony was removed. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [cats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cats.md), environmental law, [black death](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-death.md), [bubonic plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bubonic-plague.md), [rodents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rodents.md) ### Dr. Drew Pinsky, Los Angeles Public Health Crisis - **Episode:** [1143: Nance in the Hood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1143-nance-in-the-hood.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-06 - **Time:** 2:20:40–2:25:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1143-nance-in-the-hood/chapter/dr-drew-pinsky-los-angeles-public-health-crisis.md Dr. Drew Pinsky warned of a "medieval" public health crisis in Los Angeles, citing outbreaks of typhus and the potential for bubonic plague due to rodent infestations. Pinsky criticized the city government for focusing on housing while ignoring chronic mental illness and addiction among the homeless population. The discussion highlights the breakdown of basic sanitation and the risk of a major measles outbreak in the city. Keywords: [dr. drew pinsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew-pinsky.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [bubonic plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bubonic-plague.md), [typhus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhus.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md) ### Urban Decay and Trash Management in California Cities - **Episode:** [1141: Nadster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1141-nadster.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-30 - **Time:** 1:41:04–1:43:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1141-nadster/chapter/urban-decay-and-trash-management-in-california-cities.md Major California cities are facing crises related to homelessness, trash accumulation, and rodent infestations, with some reports warning of a potential bubonic plague outbreak in Los Angeles. Businesses are reportedly paying individuals to illegally dump trash on existing street piles to avoid high recycling fees. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [bubonic plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bubonic-plague.md), trash piles, [urban decay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-decay.md) ### Dr. Drew Predicts Plague Outbreak in Los Angeles - **Episode:** [1010: Spin the Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-22 - **Time:** 1:18:51–1:23:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle/chapter/dr-drew-predicts-plague-outbreak-in-los-angeles.md Dr. Drew Pinsky predicted an imminent outbreak of the bubonic plague and murine typhus in Los Angeles due to the city's deteriorating sanitary conditions and homeless encampments. Pinsky contrasted the filth of Los Angeles with the well-maintained services of nearby Pasadena. He also noted that the prevalence of bicycle parts in homeless camps is often a sign of methamphetamine use, as the drug causes users to compulsively dismantle mechanical objects. Keywords: [dr. drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [pasadena](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pasadena.md), [plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plague.md), [typhus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhus.md) ### Black Death Outbreak and Vaccine Development - **Episode:** [981: Talking Tubes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/981-talking-tubes.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-13 - **Time:** 2:24:58–2:26:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/981-talking-tubes/chapter/black-death-outbreak-and-vaccine-development.md A significant outbreak of the plague in Madagascar has reportedly spread to several African nations, including South Africa and Kenya. The discussion links the timing of the outbreak to shipping routes on the "New Silk Road" and predicts a familiar media cycle involving TSA warnings and vaccine development. The Marburg virus is also mentioned as a related concern in the region. Keywords: [black death](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-death.md), [plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plague.md), [madagascar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madagascar.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md) ### Bubonic Plague in Oregon, Rodent Transmission - **Episode:** [770: Mighty Men of Valor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/770-mighty-men-of-valor.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-01 - **Time:** 2:52:55–2:55:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/770-mighty-men-of-valor/chapter/bubonic-plague-in-oregon-rodent-transmission.md A teenage girl in Bend, Oregon, contracted the bubonic plague, likely from a flea bite during a hunting trip. NBC News reports that while rare, there have been 16 cases in the US this year, primarily transmitted through rodents like rats and squirrels. The disease remains treatable with antibiotics if caught early, but it still poses a threat in certain wild areas. Keywords: [bubonic plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bubonic-plague.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), fleas, [rodents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rodents.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md) ### Terror Laptop of Doom, Bubonic Plague and TOCD - **Episode:** [651: Plague Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-11 - **Time:** 1:51:20–1:55:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade/chapter/terror-laptop-of-doom-bubonic-plague-and-tocd.md CNN reports on a "Terror Laptop of Doom" found in an ISIS hideout containing documents on weaponizing the bubonic plague and ricin. The hosts mock the report as sensationalist filler. They also consider "Tech Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" (TOCD) as a name for the modern smartphone addiction. Keywords: terror laptop, [bubonic plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bubonic-plague.md), [ricin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricin.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), tocd ### Terror Laptop of Doom, Bubonic Plague Claims - **Episode:** [648: Centrifuge Him!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-31 - **Time:** 56:50–1:03:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him/chapter/terror-laptop-of-doom-bubonic-plague-claims.md The hosts deconstruct a CNN interview between Jake Tapper and Harald Doornbos regarding a laptop allegedly captured from an ISIS safe house. The laptop reportedly contained manuals for weaponizing the bubonic plague. Curry and Dvorak mock the "Terror Laptop of Doom" branding and the lack of encryption on the device, suggesting the entire story is a staged intelligence plant. 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