# Population Bomb on The No Agenda Show Population Bomb comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to September 2025. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 17 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – September 2025 - **Related topics:** [Paul Ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [Club Of Rome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/club-of-rome.md), [Sterilization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sterilization.md), [Vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Mass Extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md), [1972](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1972.md), [500 Million](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/500-million.md), [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Maurice Strong, Population Bomb Legacy - **Episode:** [1802: Stimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-25 - **Time:** 50:03–54:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming/chapter/maurice-strong-population-bomb-legacy.md The history of the UN climate agenda is traced back to Maurice Strong and Al Gore, who promoted carbon trading and the Chicago Climate Exchange. The discussion links these movements to Paul Ehrlich’s 1970 book "The Population Bomb," which predicted global catastrophe by the year 2000. Ehrlich's lesser-known and controversial 1978 work, "The Race Bomb," is also highlighted as a suppressed text regarding race and intelligence. Keywords: [maurice strong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maurice-strong.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [carbon trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-trading.md) ### Historical Climate Alarms, Leonard Nimoy, Paul Ehrlich - **Episode:** [1593: Beast Train](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-24 - **Time:** 51:09–54:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train/chapter/historical-climate-alarms-leonard-nimoy-paul-ehrlich.md A 1978 documentary clip featuring Leonard Nimoy warning of a coming ice age is used to illustrate the history of failed climate predictions. Similarly, the work of Stanford biologist Paul Ehrlich, author of "The Population Bomb," is cited for his incorrect 1960s forecasts of imminent global famine and societal collapse by the 1980s. Keywords: [leonard nimoy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leonard-nimoy.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [ice age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-age.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [tipping points](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tipping-points.md) ### Show Outro, Population Control Theory - **Episode:** [1572: Chop Shop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1572-chop-shop.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-13 - **Time:** 3:04:28–3:09:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1572-chop-shop/chapter/show-outro-population-control-theory.md The episode concludes with a discussion on United Nations population theories and the "population bomb" narrative from the 1970s. The hosts argue that advances in genetics and agriculture allow for a higher global population, contrary to starvation fears. The show signs off from the Texas Hill Country with a final play of the "family photo" soundbite. Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [genetics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetics.md), [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md) ### Paul Ehrlich, Population Control Philosophy - **Episode:** [1521: Healthscare System](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-15 - **Time:** 2:57:08–3:01:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system/chapter/paul-ehrlich-population-control-philosophy.md A 1970s interview with Paul Ehrlich reveals his long-standing advocacy for government-mandated population control, including bonuses for not having babies and tax penalties for large families. Ehrlich suggested that the FCC should ensure large families are portrayed negatively on television to discourage reproduction. These historical views are linked to modern climate change and "self-sterilization" movements. Keywords: [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [sterilization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sterilization.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md) ### Paul Ehrlich, Population Bomb Predictions, Political Operative Claims - **Episode:** [1519: Freeze Peach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-12 - **Time:** 3:19–9:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach/chapter/paul-ehrlich-population-bomb-predictions-political-operative-claims.md Archival audio from 1970 and 2020 features biologist Paul Ehrlich discussing human population size as a driver for pandemics and ecological collapse. His 1970 prediction that the world would never reach 7 billion people by the year 2000 is highlighted as a significant failure of his "arithmetic." The analysis characterizes Ehrlich as a political operative rather than a scientist, specifically citing his 1972 "point of no return" as a tactic to influence presidential elections. Keywords: [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md), [1972](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1972.md), [famine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/famine.md) ### Paul Ehrlich, 60 Minutes Mass Extinction Claims - **Episode:** [1518: Q-Yoga](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1518-q-yoga.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-05 - **Time:** 3:23–7:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1518-q-yoga/chapter/paul-ehrlich-60-minutes-mass-extinction-claims.md 60 Minutes featured biologist Paul Ehrlich and the World Wildlife Fund to discuss a purported mass extinction crisis and global overpopulation. Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb, is criticized for his history of failed predictions dating back to the 1960s, including claims of global cooling and a "race bomb." ProPublica reports suggest climate change will force a new American migration, citing extreme heat in California. Keywords: [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [world wildlife fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-wildlife-fund.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [mass extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-extinction.md) ### Jane Goodall, World Economic Forum, Population Growth - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 33:58–37:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/jane-goodall-world-economic-forum-population-growth.md Jane Goodall suggested at the World Economic Forum that global environmental issues stem from a human population size that has far exceeded levels from 500 years ago. Historical data indicates the global population was approximately 500 million in the year 1500, a figure that aligns with the controversial Georgia Guidestones. The discussion links modern climate activism to the "population bomb" theories of the mid-20th century. Keywords: [jane goodall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jane-goodall.md), [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [georgia guidestones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia-guidestones.md), [500 million](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/500-million.md) ### Global Population Trends, The Population Bomb - **Episode:** [1469: The Nurge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-17 - **Time:** 23:14–28:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge/chapter/global-population-trends-the-population-bomb.md An analysis of world population data shows a declining growth rate since the 1970s, coinciding with the publication of "The Population Bomb" by Paul Ehrlich. While the total population has reached 7.7 billion, the growth rate has dropped to approximately 1.05%. The discussion also notes the massive shift toward urban living, with 56% of people now residing in cities. Keywords: [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), stuart brandt, [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), urban population ### Vasectomy Spikes, Population Bomb Mentality - **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-14 - **Time:** 2:50:15–2:53:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/vasectomy-spikes-population-bomb-mentality.md Clinics in Florida report a tripling in vasectomy requests following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with many men under 30 seeking the procedure. The hosts compare this trend to the 1970s "Population Bomb" movement led by Paul Ehrlich, which they claim led to a generation of childless, bitter individuals. Keywords: [vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md), doug stein, [contraception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contraception.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md) ### Bill Gates, Population Control and Africa - **Episode:** [1462: HAARP at Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1462-haarp-at-home.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-26 - **Time:** 48:13–52:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1462-haarp-at-home/chapter/bill-gates-population-control-and-africa.md A 2010 TED Talk clip of Bill Gates is reviewed, where he suggests that "new vaccines, healthcare, and reproductive health services" could lower global population growth by 10 to 15 percent. This is linked to Paul Ehrlich’s "The Population Bomb" and historical concerns about overpopulation in Africa. Critics argue that organizations like the IMF and the Gates Foundation use health initiatives to maintain control over developing nations. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [sterilization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sterilization.md) ### Population Bomb History, 1970s Vasectomy Trends, Paul Ehrlich - **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-23 - **Time:** 26:06–29:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/population-bomb-history-1970s-vasectomy-trends-paul-ehrlich.md The 1970s saw a dramatic rise in vasectomy popularity driven by fears of a "population bomb" and resource depletion popularized by Paul Ehrlich and the Club of Rome. Reports from the era indicate that many young men underwent the procedure due to alarmist media coverage regarding the year 2000. However, the trend eventually declined as physicians became wary of potential legal liabilities related to the procedure's aftereffects. Keywords: [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [club of rome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/club-of-rome.md), limits to growth, [vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md) ### Greta Thunberg Media Phenomenon, Population Bomb, Paul Ehrlich - **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-03 - **Time:** 15:39–18:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/greta-thunberg-media-phenomenon-population-bomb-paul-ehrlich.md The hosts discuss the polarizing nature of Greta Thunberg's public appearances and the backlash received for mocking her. They compare current climate alarmism to the 1960s "Population Bomb" theories by Paul Ehrlich, which predicted mass starvation by the year 2000. They note that the language used in 1992 UN documents is now being repeated verbatim by modern youth activists. Keywords: [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [club of rome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/club-of-rome.md), [gender equality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-equality.md), climate fanatics ### Justin Trudeau, Bill Clinton, and the Vasectomy Theory - **Episode:** [827: ELBOOB](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-22 - **Time:** 1:26:18–1:29:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/justin-trudeau-bill-clinton-and-the-vasectomy-theory.md John C. Dvorak posits a theory that Bill Clinton and Justin Trudeau exhibit behaviors associated with having had vasectomies during eras of "population bomb" hysteria. He suggests that the intellectual climate of the 1970s pressured men into the procedure, leading to what he describes as a specific personality shift in male leaders. Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md) ### Climate Change Alarmism, Club of Rome and Michael Crichton - **Episode:** [769: Electile Dysfuntion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-29 - **Time:** 1:20:32–1:23:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion/chapter/climate-change-alarmism-club-of-rome-and-michael-crichton.md The hosts link current cyber and climate alarms to the "fear-mongering" of the 1970s, such as Paul Ehrlich's "Population Bomb." They reference Michael Crichton's "State of Fear" to argue that the media and organizations like the Club of Rome use panic to control the public and drive political agendas. Keywords: [club of rome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/club-of-rome.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [michael crichton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-crichton.md), [state of fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-fear.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md) ### Chelsea Clinton, Webb Hubbell and Bill Clinton Vasectomy Theory - **Episode:** [768: Terror Tuesdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-25 - **Time:** 2:32:14–2:35:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/chelsea-clinton-webb-hubbell-and-bill-clinton-vasectomy-theory.md Author Robert Morrow confronts Chelsea Clinton at a book signing, asking if she is the daughter of Webb Hubbell. The hosts discuss the long-standing rumor and speculate on Bill Clinton's fertility, suggesting he may have had a vasectomy during the "population bomb" era of the 1970s. They argue that such candid discussions of political figures are unique to the No Agenda format. Keywords: [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), webb hubbell, [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), robert morrow, [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md) ### Population Control, Margaret Sanger, and Paul Ehrlich - **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-31 - **Time:** 13:42–18:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/population-control-margaret-sanger-and-paul-ehrlich.md The hosts examine historical fears of overpopulation, citing Paul Ehrlich’s 1968 book "The Population Bomb" and his 1972 suggestions for sterilization agents. They discuss Margaret Sanger’s "Negro Project" and the eugenics movement as the foundation for Planned Parenthood. The segment suggests that historical hysteria over birth rates in Africa may have influenced the development of specific viruses. Keywords: [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [margaret sanger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-sanger.md), [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [eugenics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugenics.md) ### Paul Ehrlich, The Population Bomb Theory - **Episode:** [156: The Science is In Part Two](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/156-the-science-is-in-part-two.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-13 - **Time:** 39:25–41:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/156-the-science-is-in-part-two/chapter/paul-ehrlich-the-population-bomb-theory.md The hosts cite Paul Ehrlich's 1968 book "The Population Bomb," highlighting his controversial proposals for compulsory birth regulation and adding sterilants to water supplies. They argue these 1970s ideas are being revitalized at the Copenhagen summit. 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