# Reviews on The No Agenda Show Reviews comes up in 146 chapters across 141 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 146 - **Episodes:** 141 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [2016 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 146 ### AI Detection of Fraudulent Cancer Research Papers - **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-18 - **Time:** 58:58–1:00:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/ai-detection-of-fraudulent-cancer-research-papers.md Researchers used AI to analyze 2.6 million cancer research papers published between 1999 and 2024, discovering that roughly 16% of recent publications are likely fraudulent. These "paper mills" sell fake studies to researchers needing to meet publication quotas. The study warns that generative AI will make these fabrications even harder to detect, potentially burying legitimate medical breakthroughs under a mountain of synthetic noise. Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [cancer research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-research.md), [paper mills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paper-mills.md), [scientific fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-fraud.md), [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md) ### Sir Michael Dunn, CNET Central, and Belly Laughs - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 5:06:54–5:09:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-michael-dunn-cnet-central-and-belly-laughs.md Sir Michael Dunn, Baron of Southern Kentucky, recalls watching Dvorak review CD-ROMs on CNET Central in the 1990s. He credits Dvorak and Adam for providing a healthy view of the world and hundreds of "belly laughs" over 15 years of listening. Keywords: [michael dunn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-dunn.md), [cnet central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet-central.md), [1990s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1990s.md), cd-rom reviews, [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md) ### Disclosure Day Movie Review, Steven Spielberg, and UAP Footage - **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-14 - **Time:** 1:46:47–1:48:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/disclosure-day-movie-review-steven-spielberg-and-uap-footage.md A "boots on the ground" report from Minneapolis pans Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day" as an "unmitigated disappointment." The reviewer describes the plot as scattered and campy, failing to capitalize on the suspense created by the Trump administration's recent release of UAP footage. The film is criticized for its out-of-place philosophical monologues and weak writing. Keywords: disclosure day, [steven spielberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steven-spielberg.md), [uap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uap.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [movie review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movie-review.md) ### FDA Leadership Turmoil and Medical Reviewer Departures - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 40:39–43:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/fda-leadership-turmoil-and-medical-reviewer-departures.md The FDA is reportedly facing significant internal upheaval, with a loss of nearly half of its medical reviewers in key divisions like oncology and hematology. Dr. Scott Gottlieb noted that the departure of career experts and the influx of political appointees are damaging the agency's ability to regulate 20% of the US economy effectively. 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This systemic corruption undermines public trust in the scientific peer-review process. Keywords: journal for immunology, carl zimmer, [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md), [scientific fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-fraud.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md) ### Rotten Tomatoes, Daily Ratings Podcast - **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-22 - **Time:** 2:30:36–2:35:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/rotten-tomatoes-daily-ratings-podcast.md The corruption of movie review site Rotten Tomatoes is discussed, with claims that critics are paid to manipulate scores. Listeners are directed to the Daily Ratings podcast as a consistent, independent alternative. The segment also includes a birthday shout-out for Dame Trinity and a brief mention of PBR Street Gang's support for listener-funded radio. Keywords: [rotten tomatoes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotten-tomatoes.md), [movie reviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movie-reviews.md), daily ratings, vincent daly, pbr street gang, [lyme disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyme-disease.md) ### Dr. James Thorp, Miscarriage Data, Medical Journal Corruption - **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-05 - **Time:** 1:17:45–1:20:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/dr-james-thorp-miscarriage-data-medical-journal-corruption.md OBGYN Dr. James Thorp testified that the 2021 Shimabukuro study published in the New England Journal of Medicine misrepresented miscarriage rates among vaccinated pregnant women. Thorp alleged that raw data indicated an 82% miscarriage rate in the first trimester, contrasting with the published claim of 12.6%. He further claimed that pharmaceutical companies paid over $1 billion to medical journal reviewers between 2020 and 2022, fundamentally corrupting the peer-review process for vaccine safety signals. Keywords: dr. james thorp, [miscarriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miscarriage.md), [new england journal of medicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-england-journal-of-medicine.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md), conflicts of interest ### Light Phone 3 Review, Smartphone Addiction and Technology - **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-13 - **Time:** 49:31–54:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/light-phone-3-review-smartphone-addiction-and-technology.md The Light Phone 3 is reviewed as a $500 premium alternative to traditional smartphones, featuring a high-quality OLED screen but lacking a web browser or apps. The device is designed to combat "doom-scrolling" by limiting functionality to calls, texts, and basic tools like a calculator and music player. The discussion contrasts this minimalist approach with the addictive nature of modern mobile devices and their impact on education and social behavior. Keywords: [light phone 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-phone-3.md), [oled](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oled.md), [smartphone addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-addiction.md), tech review, [e-ink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-ink.md) ### Congress Introduces Bill to Expel Illegal Chinese Police Stations - **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-20 - **Time:** 1:31:15–1:38:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/congress-introduces-bill-to-expel-illegal-chinese-police-stations.md Republican lawmakers introduced the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act 2025 to combat secretive law enforcement outposts operated by the Chinese Communist Party on U.S. soil. These stations, often hidden within community organizations, are accused of monitoring and repressing Chinese dissidents in America. The legislation would impose full-blocking sanctions and visa bans on officials involved in these operations, specifically targeting the Ministry of Public Security and the Chinese consulate in New York. Keywords: ashley hinson, john muellenaar, [ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), chinese police stations, [manhattan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhattan.md), [national review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-review.md) ### Tip of the Day: Amazon Counterfeit Memory - **Episode:** [1728: Hatchet Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-09 - **Time:** 3:04:52–3:08:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man/chapter/tip-of-the-day-amazon-counterfeit-memory.md The "Tip of the Day" focuses on avoiding counterfeit memory products on Amazon. Inspired by Scott Adams' complaints about pirated calendars, the hosts advise listeners to check one-star reviews specifically for chips and thumb drives to identify fake storage capacities and faulty hardware. Keywords: [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [counterfeit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit.md), memory cards, [reviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reviews.md) ### Kara Swisher vs Jillian Michaels, WPATH Files, Cass Review - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 2:36:41–2:45:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/kara-swisher-vs-jillian-michaels-wpath-files-cass-review.md Journalist Kara Swisher and fitness expert Jillian Michaels engaged in a heated debate regarding transgender medical procedures for minors. Michaels cited the UK's Cass Review and the leaked WPATH files to argue against the medicalization of children, while Swisher dismissed the data as inaccurate and politically motivated. Swisher also criticized Elon Musk's claims about his child's transition, labeling him a "terrible parent." Keywords: [kara swisher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kara-swisher.md), [jillian michaels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jillian-michaels.md), [wpath](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpath.md), [cass review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-review.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [gender transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-transition.md) ### Climate Change Peer-Reviewed Studies, Urban Heat Island Effect - **Episode:** [1675: Flying Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-07 - **Time:** 2:15:06–2:20:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars/chapter/climate-change-peer-reviewed-studies-urban-heat-island-effect.md Three new peer-reviewed papers published in major scientific journals challenge the consensus on man-made global warming. The studies, led by astrophysicist Dr. Willie Soon and a team of 40 scientists, suggest that 40% of observed warming is due to the "urban heat island effect" rather than CO2. The researchers argue that the remaining warming can be explained by natural solar activity cycles tracked by NASA. Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), urban heat island, [solar activity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-activity.md), willie soon, [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md) ### House Science Committee, CO2 and Global Greening - **Episode:** [1670: The Meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-20 - **Time:** 2:03:37–2:08:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/house-science-committee-co2-and-global-greening.md During a House Science Committee hearing, a representative points out that U.S. trains contribute a negligible percentage of global CO2. The hosts also discuss a 2024 peer-reviewed paper confirming a "global greening" trend, where increased CO2 levels have led to an expansion of Earth's leaf cover equivalent to 1.4 times the size of the United States. Keywords: house science committee, [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md), [trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trains.md), global greening, [photosynthesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photosynthesis.md), [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md) ### Fredericksburg School Board, SHAC and Library Books - **Episode:** [1654: e-Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-25 - **Time:** 42:15–46:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety/chapter/fredericksburg-school-board-shac-and-library-books.md In Fredericksburg, Texas, parents and members of "Moms for Liberty" are protesting the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) over the inclusion of sexually explicit books in school libraries. The local school board delayed a vote on the materials following a large turnout of concerned citizens. The hosts link this local struggle to the broader findings of the Cass Review regarding gender identity services for children. Keywords: [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), shac, [moms for liberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moms-for-liberty.md), [school board](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-board.md), [cass review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-review.md) ### Cass Review Final Report, Gender Identity Services - **Episode:** [1651: WWX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-14 - **Time:** 1:57:52–1:59:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx/chapter/cass-review-final-report-gender-identity-services.md The final report of the Cass Review, led by Dr. Hilary Cass, concludes that medical pathways are not the best way to manage gender-related distress for most young people. The report emphasizes the need for holistic mental health support and warns against the "creep" of unproven clinical practices. The findings are expected to significantly impact how gender identity services are regulated in the UK and beyond. Keywords: [cass review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-review.md), hilary cass, gender distress, [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), evidence-based medicine ### Cass Review Challenges Youth Gender Transition Protocols - **Episode:** [1650: Algo Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-11 - **Time:** 28:18–36:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice/chapter/cass-review-challenges-youth-gender-transition-protocols.md Dr. Hillary Cass released a landmark independent review for the UK's National Health Service finding that youth gender transition procedures lack sound scientific evidence. The report concludes that the evidence base for puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones is "severely lacking" and was driven more by ideology than medicine. The review highlights a "citation ring" involving WPATH that manufactured a false medical consensus. Keywords: dr. hillary cass, [cass review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-review.md), [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [puberty blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puberty-blockers.md), [gender-affirming care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-affirming-care.md) ### World Health Organization, Dr. Kat TikTok Propaganda - **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-07 - **Time:** 45:32–48:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/world-health-organization-dr-kat-tiktok-propaganda.md The World Health Organization and the UN are utilizing TikTok to reach audiences, featuring "Dr. Kat" explaining levels of evidence and dismissing anecdotal reports of vaccine injuries. The discussion also notes high levels of vaccine distrust within the American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) community. The hosts find it ironic that a doctor would use a Chinese-owned platform to lecture on the quality of information. Keywords: [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [ados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ados.md), [dr. kat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-kat.md), [epidemiology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epidemiology.md), [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md) ### Killers of the Flower Moon and Scorsese Film Criticism - **Episode:** [1615: Day One Dictator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-10 - **Time:** 2:11:09–2:14:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator/chapter/killers-of-the-flower-moon-and-scorsese-film-criticism.md Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," produced by Apple, receives criticism for its three-and-a-half-hour runtime and inaccurate Southern accents. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, is described as difficult to watch in a single sitting. Keywords: [martin scorsese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-scorsese.md), [leonardo dicaprio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leonardo-dicaprio.md), [robert de niro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-de-niro.md), [apple tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-tv.md), [movie review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movie-review.md) ### CDC Long COVID Claims and Mandy Cohen - **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-29 - **Time:** 1:31:04–1:34:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/cdc-long-covid-claims-and-mandy-cohen.md CDC Director Mandy Cohen claimed that COVID-19 vaccines decrease the risk of developing Long COVID. However, a peer-reviewed study from Martin Luther University in Germany found that while unvaccinated individuals were at higher risk from the original Wuhan variant, vaccination provides "zero chance" of additional protection against Long COVID. Critics labeled Cohen's statements as misinformation intended to drive booster uptake. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [mandy cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandy-cohen.md), [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), wuhan variant, [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), peer-reviewed ### Open Source Large Language Models and AI Hallucinations - **Episode:** [1592: Vermox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-21 - **Time:** 1:40:28–1:42:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox/chapter/open-source-large-language-models-and-ai-hallucinations.md A review of various open-source large language models (LLMs), such as Llama 2 and Mythomax, concludes that they are currently prone to "hallucinations" and flowery, inaccurate language. While useful for searching scripture, the models are deemed insufficient for professional writing. 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