# Santa Claus on The No Agenda Show

Santa Claus comes up in 24 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to December 2025.

- **Chapters:** 24
- **Episodes:** 19
- **Discussed:** December 2009 – December 2025
- **Related topics:** [North Pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Norad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norad.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), [Obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [Public Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [World Health Organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 24

### Build-A-Bear Workshop, Climate Change Christmas Animation

- **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-25
- **Time:** 11:57–14:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/build-a-bear-workshop-climate-change-christmas-animation.md

An animated Christmas series produced by Build-A-Bear Workshop features polar bears informing Santa Claus that the North Pole is melting due to climate change. The dialogue depicts a young bear urging Santa to stop putting carbon in the air to save Christmas. The hosts express outrage at the inclusion of environmental activism in children's holiday entertainment.

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### Vaccinated Santa, WHO Immunity Claims

- **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-25
- **Time:** 1:11:39–1:13:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/vaccinated-santa-who-immunity-claims.md

The hosts mock news reports and public service announcements claiming that Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19 or has received his booster shots. They play a clip of the World Health Organization assuring children that Santa can safely travel. The discussion centers on the absurdity of applying pandemic protocols to mythical figures.

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### Australian Health Experts, Fat Santa Criticism

- **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-25
- **Time:** 1:42:16–1:43:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/australian-health-experts-fat-santa-criticism.md

An Australian health expert calls for a "healthier representation" of Santa Claus, arguing that his obesity promotes unhealthy eating habits. The expert suggests that professional Santas should lose weight to avoid associating the holiday with overindulgence and heart risk. The hosts express exhaustion with the constant policing of holiday traditions.

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### Show Outro, End of Show Mixes

- **Episode:** [1721: Doc Doc Go](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-15
- **Time:** 3:06:12–3:11:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go/chapter/show-outro-end-of-show-mixes.md

The episode concluded with holiday-themed mixes, including a satirical song about "Pepe the Green-Faced Fascist" and a sketch featuring an ESG-compliant Santa Claus. The hosts signed off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the upcoming "Best of" show.

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### Good News Segment, Teenager Stuck in Chimney

- **Episode:** [1651: WWX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-14
- **Time:** 2:47:14–2:52:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1651-wwx/chapter/good-news-segment-teenager-stuck-in-chimney.md

A "Good News" segment features the story of a Phoenix teenager who got stuck in her family's chimney for over an hour while trying to enter the house undetected. Firefighters successfully rescued her using a tripod. The segment is introduced with a jingle generated by artificial intelligence, which the hosts evaluate for its quality.

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### NORAD, Santa Tracker and Military Recruitment

- **Episode:** [1619: Flash to Bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-24
- **Time:** 27:58–33:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang/chapter/norad-santa-tracker-and-military-recruitment.md

NBC News reported on NORAD's annual mission to track Santa Claus using satellite systems and fighter aircraft. The tradition, which began in 1955 due to a misdialed phone number, is now integrated into social media and a dedicated hotline. Critics suggest the program serves as a soft recruitment tool for children as the military faces staffing challenges.

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### Australian Health Experts Criticize Santa's Weight

- **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-22
- **Time:** 2:17:48–2:18:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/australian-health-experts-criticize-santa-s-weight.md

A health expert in Australia has called for a "healthier representation" of Santa Claus, arguing that the iconic figure's obesity promotes unhealthy eating habits. The doctor suggested that Father Christmas should lose weight to avoid associating the holiday season with overindulgence and heart risk.

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### Alaska Ranked Choice Voting and Sarah Palin

- **Episode:** [1459: Wig Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1459-wig-out.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-12
- **Time:** 1:46:47–1:55:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1459-wig-out/chapter/alaska-ranked-choice-voting-and-sarah-palin.md

Alaska is implementing a new "top four" primary and ranked-choice voting system to fill the House seat vacated by the late Don Young. The candidate list includes former Governor Sarah Palin and a North Pole City Councilman legally named Santa Claus. Critics of the ranked-choice system argue it is confusing and prone to manipulation, while Palin's potential return to Washington is viewed as a significant media event.

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### Santa Claus COVID PSYOP, WHO Immunity Claims

- **Episode:** [1411: Norgay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-26
- **Time:** 29:03–31:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay/chapter/santa-claus-covid-psyop-who-immunity-claims.md

Public health officials in Canada and the World Health Organization released statements regarding Santa Claus's health status to reassure children. While Canada claimed Santa and his elves received boosters, the WHO stated that Santa is naturally immune to COVID-19.

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### Norway Gay Santa PSA, European Union Relations

- **Episode:** [1411: Norgay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-26
- **Time:** 58:23–1:00:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1411-norgay/chapter/norway-gay-santa-psa-european-union-relations.md

Norway released a high-production public service announcement featuring a romantic relationship between Santa Claus and another man to celebrate 50 years of decriminalized homosexuality. The ad is viewed by some as a psychological operation intended to align Norway more closely with EU social values.

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### Outro, Fauci Retrospective Mix

- **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-01
- **Time:** 3:01:23–3:07:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/outro-fauci-retrospective-mix.md

The program concludes with a musical retrospective on Dr. Anthony Fauci, featuring clips of his changing stances on masks and his comments regarding the Wuhan lab. The hosts sign off from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, promising to return on Thursday. Final ISOs focus on the "I don't want to breathe their air" quote.

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### Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus Vaccination Claim, Immunity Testing

- **Episode:** [1306: Antigenic Drift](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-27
- **Time:** 15:48–18:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift/chapter/anthony-fauci-santa-claus-vaccination-claim-immunity-testing.md

Dr. Anthony Fauci told a group of children that he personally traveled to the North Pole to vaccinate Santa Claus. Critics point out the scientific impossibility of Fauci's claim that he "measured Santa's level of immunity" immediately after the injection, labeling the performance as a deceptive tactic used on children.

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### Media Syringe Imagery, Santa Claus Cigarette Ads, Art Critique

- **Episode:** [1306: Antigenic Drift](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-27
- **Time:** 2:11:02–2:15:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift/chapter/media-syringe-imagery-santa-claus-cigarette-ads-art-critique.md

A discussion on the "cringy" media trend of showing needles being injected into arms, which is interpreted as a psychological tactic to normalize the vaccine. The No Agenda newsletter is highlighted for its collection of vintage Santa Claus cigarette advertisements, contrasting past and present marketing agendas.

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### Santa Claus Vaccine, Anthony Fauci, North Pole PR

- **Episode:** [1305: Palin Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1305-palin-pardon.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-20
- **Time:** 18:13–22:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1305-palin-pardon/chapter/santa-claus-vaccine-anthony-fauci-north-pole-pr.md

During a televised town hall, Dr. Anthony Fauci claimed he personally traveled to the North Pole to vaccinate Santa Claus. This public relations effort was designed to reassure children that Christmas deliveries would proceed safely despite the pandemic. The segment also featured Dr. Sanjay Gupta discussing his own vaccination experience while using an Elmo-themed bandage to appeal to younger viewers.

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### No Agenda Episode 1198 Outro, End of Show Mixes

- **Episode:** [1198: Self Certified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1198-self-certified.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-15
- **Time:** 2:46:16–2:53:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1198-self-certified/chapter/no-agenda-episode-1198-outro-end-of-show-mixes.md

The episode concludes with a series of musical mixes parodying QAnon, Joe Biden's "push-up" challenge, and Greta Thunberg's Time Person of the Year award. A segment also mocks a Facebook debate over the gender-neutral naming of Santa Claus. Adam Curry promotes his recent interview with Dr. Steve Pachanik on the No Agenda Stream before signing off with John Dvorak.

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### Istanbul Nightclub Attack, New Year's Eve Terrorism

- **Episode:** [891: Bug Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-01
- **Time:** 1:51:04–1:54:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice/chapter/istanbul-nightclub-attack-new-year-s-eve-terrorism.md

A terrorist attack at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul on New Year's Eve resulted in at least 35 deaths. Reports indicated the attacker may have been dressed in a Santa Claus outfit, and the lack of in-depth Western media coverage of the event in a NATO country is noted.

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### Benghazi Theories, Santa Claus Comparison, True Conspiracy Category

- **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-06
- **Time:** 2:13:20–2:18:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/benghazi-theories-santa-claus-comparison-true-conspiracy-category.md

In his book promotion, Cass Sunstein compares "dangerous" conspiracy theories to the Benghazi investigation. He surprisingly admits that "true conspiracy theories" exist, citing Watergate as an example. He also likens the myth of Santa Claus to a conspiracy because parents work together to propagate a fiction involving "mysterious elves."

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### Megyn Kelly Santa Controversy, Black Pete Tradition

- **Episode:** [574: Make Happy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-15
- **Time:** 56:06–59:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy/chapter/megyn-kelly-santa-controversy-black-pete-tradition.md

The hosts deconstruct the media controversy surrounding Megyn Kelly's comments that Santa Claus and Jesus were white. They reference the Dutch tradition of "Zwarte Piet" (Black Pete) and criticize MSNBC for ignoring the historical European context of St. Nicholas while focusing on racial identity politics.

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### Greenpeace Save Santa Campaign, Global Warming Propaganda

- **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-08
- **Time:** 1:43:33–1:47:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/greenpeace-save-santa-campaign-global-warming-propaganda.md

Greenpeace has released a campaign video featuring a disheveled Santa Claus in a flooded basement to symbolize the melting of the North Pole. The video, titled "Save Santa's Home," targets world leaders like Obama and Putin for their "indifference" to climate change. The hosts characterize the video as creepy propaganda aimed at children.

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### NORAD Tracks Santa, Militarization of Christmas

- **Episode:** [571: New World Odor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/571-new-world-odor.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-05
- **Time:** 2:33:57–2:40:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/571-new-world-odor/chapter/norad-tracks-santa-militarization-of-christmas.md

The annual "NORAD Tracks Santa" program has been criticized for its increasingly militarized presentation. This year's promotional materials feature Santa's sleigh, call sign "Big Red One," being escorted by F-16 fighter jets. The program uses the holiday tradition to showcase the military's global surveillance and missile defense capabilities to children.

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