# Populism on The No Agenda Show

Populism comes up in 187 chapters across 159 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 187
- **Episodes:** 159
- **Discussed:** September 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Population Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [Population Growth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-growth.md), [Paul Ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [Population Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Population](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Eugenics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugenics.md), [Population Decline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-decline.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 187

### Population Control and the Anti-Baby Movement

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 1:47:19–1:49:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/population-control-and-the-anti-baby-movement.md

A controversial perspective on population control suggests that the ideal human population is under one billion and that women should stop having children to "contribute" to society. The hosts critique this "anti-baby" stance and the individuals promoting it in Washington D.C. as a "healing" service.

Keywords: [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [social commentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-commentary.md)

### Nutball00, Population Control, Anti-Natalist Philosophy

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 1:47:19–1:48:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/nutball00-population-control-anti-natalist-philosophy.md

A media clip features a figure identified as Nutball00 advocating for extreme population control measures to reduce the human population from 7.5 billion to under one billion. The speaker argues against the social value of stay-at-home mothers and promotes abortion as a necessary tool for environmental and social stability. The hosts note that the speaker operates a healing business in Washington DC.

Keywords: nutball00, [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), anti-natalism

### Global Infertility Epidemic, Lancet Research

- **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Time:** 1:39:33–1:41:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/global-infertility-epidemic-lancet-research.md

New research published in The Lancet predicts a sharp rise in global infertility, with cases among women aged 35 to 49 expected to reach 80 million by 2036. The study attributes this decline to aging egg reserves and increased miscarriage risks. The hosts discuss this as a potential "infertility epidemic" that aligns with broader concerns about global population decline.

Keywords: [infertility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infertility.md), [the lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-lancet.md), [reproductive health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reproductive-health.md), [miscarriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miscarriage.md), [population decline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-decline.md), fecundity

### China Population Decline and Organ Harvesting Rumors

- **Episode:** [1861: Cone of Uncertainty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-19
- **Time:** 1:26:39–1:33:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty/chapter/china-population-decline-and-organ-harvesting-rumors.md

Official data from China indicates a significant population drop, but anecdotal reports from cities like Harbin suggest the actual numbers may be much lower than the reported 1.4 billion. Online discussions within China point to the impact of COVID-19 vaccines and alleged state-sanctioned organ harvesting. Some users claim the streets of major cities are eerily empty, fueling distrust in government statistics.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), harbin, [population decline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-decline.md), [organ harvesting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organ-harvesting.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md)

### South American Political Shift, Security Populism and Gold Trafficking

- **Episode:** [1829: Zoomerwaffen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1829-zoomerwaffen.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-28
- **Time:** 2:58:39–3:05:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1829-zoomerwaffen/chapter/south-american-political-shift-security-populism-and-gold-trafficking.md

NPR reports on a significant right-wing political shift in South America, driven by concerns over organized crime and illegal immigration. Leaders are increasingly adopting "security populism" and "iron fist" policies similar to those in El Salvador. The report also notes that criminal groups are diversifying their income through illegal gold trafficking and migrant smuggling as cocaine production in Colombia reaches all-time highs.

Keywords: [south america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-america.md), [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), security populism, gold trafficking, [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md)

### British Assisted Suicide Bill and Population Control

- **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-27
- **Time:** 1:20:38–1:24:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/british-assisted-suicide-bill-and-population-control.md

During a debate on an assisted suicide bill in the British Parliament, Lord Brooke suggests that legalized abortion, contraception, and the growth of homosexuality have been beneficial for managing global population growth. The comments link these social factors to the fight against climate change, drawing criticism for their "ghoulish" nature.

Keywords: lord brooke, [assisted suicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assisted-suicide.md), [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [homosexuality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homosexuality.md)

### Elon Musk Rumors and South African Influence

- **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-27
- **Time:** 1:34:51–1:36:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/elon-musk-rumors-and-south-african-influence.md

A discussion of rumors surrounding Elon Musk's personal life includes claims about his efforts to increase the population through financial arrangements with women. The conversation speculates on the influence of his South African and Dutch heritage on his worldview and desire for control.

Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [south africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-africa.md), [population](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population.md), dutch influence, dinner party rumors

### 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)

### Mamdani Derangement Syndrome, Fox News Analysis, Populist Playbook

- **Episode:** [1778: Three Holes One Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-03
- **Time:** 1:05:41–1:15:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag/chapter/mamdani-derangement-syndrome-fox-news-analysis-populist-playbook.md

Commentators on Fox News' "Outnumbered" discussed the rise of Zohran Mamdani, with Marie Harf defending his platform against accusations of anti-Semitism. The discussion posits that Mamdani is successfully using the "Trump playbook" of populist outrage to gain free media coverage. This "Mamdani Derangement Syndrome" is viewed as a mirror to early reactions to Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

Keywords: [marie harf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marie-harf.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [zohran mamdani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zohran-mamdani.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md), rank choice voting

### Zoran Mamdani and the Rise of Populism in New York

- **Episode:** [1777: Java Shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-29
- **Time:** 1:12:08–1:17:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack/chapter/zoran-mamdani-and-the-rise-of-populism-in-new-york.md

The discussion focuses on Zoran Mamdani, a New York politician described as a "Democrat version of Trump" due to his populist rhetoric. The hosts speculate that Mamdani could succeed Eric Adams as Mayor of New York City by appealing to voters frustrated with the current administration's cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The segment also touches on the "half-built house" tax culture in Mexico.

Keywords: [zoran mamdani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoran-mamdani.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md), [democratic socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-socialism.md)

### Global Stablecoin Adoption, U.S. Dollar Reserve Strategy

- **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Time:** 23:34–28:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/global-stablecoin-adoption-u-s-dollar-reserve-strategy.md

Financial strategists are promoting stablecoins collateralized by U.S. Treasury bills to encourage global populations in countries like Bolivia and South Korea to adopt the dollar. By distributing private credit through digital wallets like Google and Apple Pay, the U.S. aims to maintain its reserve currency status without traditional banking infrastructure. Approximately 400 million people worldwide already utilize stablecoins, though domestic adoption in the United States remains low due to the prevalence of services like Venmo.

Keywords: [stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md), [treasury bills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-bills.md), [global population](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-population.md), [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md), [bolivia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bolivia.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md)

### Populism Trends, Trump vs. Sanders

- **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-01
- **Time:** 2:47:35–2:51:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/populism-trends-trump-vs-sanders.md

Academic polling exercises comparing Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders suggest that populism remains the dominant political force in the United States. Trump maintains a strong edge among men and Hispanic voters, while Sanders appeals to a segment of independent voters. Analysts argue that the Democratic Party's reluctance to embrace populism—due to its focus on "woke" ideologies—creates a significant hurdle for future elections.

Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md), hispanic vote, [independent voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independent-voters.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md)

### Global Illiberal Backlash, Project 2025 and Russia

- **Episode:** [1765: Pro-Mortalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-18
- **Time:** 1:03:36–1:07:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist/chapter/global-illiberal-backlash-project-2025-and-russia.md

Activists claim a "normative shift" is occurring globally against LGBTQ rights, citing influence from Russia and the American Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. This "illiberal backlash" is reportedly gaining momentum in countries like Romania. The hosts argue that these movements are being exploited for political gain by organizations similar to USAID to spark protests.

Keywords: [project 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-2025.md), [heritage foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heritage-foundation.md), [romania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/romania.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md)

### Tony Blair, Digital IDs and AI in Public Services

- **Episode:** [1735: Old Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-02
- **Time:** 2:36:18–2:37:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag/chapter/tony-blair-digital-ids-and-ai-in-public-services.md

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is advocating for the implementation of digital IDs and facial recognition to combat "populism" and improve government efficiency. Blair argues that harnessing AI is the only way to deliver public service improvements and Treasury savings. The hosts remain skeptical of the cost-to-benefit ratio of such technology.

Keywords: [tony blair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blair.md), [digital id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md)

### Kamala Harris Population Gaffe and Heat Records

- **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-25
- **Time:** 2:21:46–2:25:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/kamala-harris-population-gaffe-and-heat-records.md

A clip of Kamala Harris mentioning "reducing population" in the context of clean energy is debated as either a gaffe or a policy stance. Meanwhile, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported July 21st and 22nd as the hottest days on record. This is countered by historical accounts of the 1911 New York heatwave, where temperatures reached 100 degrees and caused numerous fatalities.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [population reduction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-reduction.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [copernicus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copernicus.md), 1911 heatwave

### Global Populism and Intellectual MAGA Movement

- **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-21
- **Time:** 31:49–36:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/global-populism-and-intellectual-maga-movement.md

David Brooks noted on PBS that the MAGA movement has evolved into a more "intellectually serious" entity, personified by JD Vance and supported by specific magazines and thinkers. He grouped Donald Trump with international figures like Viktor Orban and Giorgia Meloni, while critics argue that such grouping oversimplifies distinct national populist movements.

Keywords: [viktor orban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viktor-orban.md), [giorgia meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/giorgia-meloni.md), [marine le pen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-le-pen.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md)

### Larry Fink's Population Pivot, Robotics and Xenophobic Policies

- **Episode:** [1656: Johnson Pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-02
- **Time:** 9:17–13:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot/chapter/larry-fink-s-population-pivot-robotics-and-xenophobic-policies.md

Larry Fink articulated a shift in economic theory, suggesting that countries with shrinking populations and "xenophobic" immigration policies may become the big winners through AI and robotics. This contradicts the traditional banking view that constant population growth is necessary to suppress wages and drive GDP. The new paradigm suggests machines will substitute for humans to maintain standards of living in developed nations.

Keywords: [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [population growth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-growth.md), [robotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robotics.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [productivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/productivity.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md)

### Japan Adult Diaper Market, Demographic Collapse

- **Episode:** [1646: FLOW](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-28
- **Time:** 1:55:45–1:58:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow/chapter/japan-adult-diaper-market-demographic-collapse.md

A major Japanese diaper manufacturer announced it will stop producing baby diapers to focus on the adult market, as deaths in the country now outpace births by two to one. The Japanese government has struggled for decades to incentivize marriage and child-rearing, even considering the introduction of household robots. The segment highlights the potential for a 30% population shrink in Japan over the next 45 years.

Keywords: [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [birth rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-rate.md), adult diapers, [population](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population.md), [shinzo abe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shinzo-abe.md)

### Rise of Far-Right Chega Party in Portugal

- **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-10
- **Time:** 2:00:26–2:02:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/rise-of-far-right-chega-party-in-portugal.md

Portugal's far-right Chega party, led by André Ventura, is surging in the polls ahead of snap elections, reaching over 20% support. The party's platform focuses on anti-corruption and strict immigration controls, mirroring the rise of Geert Wilders in the Netherlands. Mainstream politicians have ruled out forming a coalition with Chega, despite its growing popularity among young voters.

Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), chega, andre ventura, [geert wilders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geert-wilders.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md)

### Banker Influence on Open Border Policy

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 1:27:25–1:30:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/banker-influence-on-open-border-policy.md

A theory is presented that financial elites and bankers support open borders to ensure continuous population growth, which they view as essential for economic dominance. New York City officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, are criticized for maintaining sanctuary laws that prioritize jobs for migrants over enforcement.

Keywords: [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [bankers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankers.md), [population growth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-growth.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [sanctuary city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctuary-city.md)

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