# Screening on The No Agenda Show

Screening comes up in 171 chapters across 154 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 171
- **Episodes:** 154
- **Discussed:** November 2007 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md), [Pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 171

### Mike Rowe, Gen Z Screen Time Statistics

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 1:16:51–1:18:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/mike-rowe-gen-z-screen-time-statistics.md

Television host Mike Rowe critiques Generation Z for a lack of community involvement and excessive screen time. He cites statistics showing the average young person spends over 2,000 hours a year on digital devices. Rowe argues that this demographic is failing to volunteer for traditional civic organizations like the Lions Club or Boy Scouts.

Keywords: [mike rowe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rowe.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [screen time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screen-time.md), kiwanis club, trust fund kids

### CDC Airport Screenings, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

- **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-28
- **Time:** 13:54–16:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/cdc-airport-screenings-dr-jay-bhattacharya.md

Acting CDC Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya requests volunteers to bolster Ebola screening efforts at U.S. airports for passengers arriving from Central Africa. While aid workers in the Congo report being stretched thin, the CDC maintains that the risk of a domestic outbreak remains low. The timing of the media coverage is questioned in relation to the upcoming World Cup and political midterms.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [jay bhattacharya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-bhattacharya.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [airport screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-screening.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md)

### Colorectal Cancer Rise, James Van Der Beek

- **Episode:** [1842: A Dog A Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-12
- **Time:** 1:33:38–1:36:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day/chapter/colorectal-cancer-rise-james-van-der-beek.md

The death of actor James Van Der Beek from stage 3 colorectal cancer has renewed focus on the rising rates of the disease among adults under 50. Medical researchers are struggling to explain the increase in cases, while the FDA recently rejected Moderna's application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine. The segment emphasizes the importance of early screening and awareness.

Keywords: james van der biek, [colorectal cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorectal-cancer.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [cancer screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-screening.md)

### Donald Trump, Marijuana Reclassification and YouTube TV Quad Screens

- **Episode:** [1826: Sauerkraut Kid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1826-sauerkraut-kid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-18
- **Time:** 3:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1826-sauerkraut-kid/chapter/donald-trump-marijuana-reclassification-and-youtube-tv-quad-screens.md

Donald Trump reportedly issued an executive order reclassifying marijuana, a move attributed to the influence of RFK Jr. regarding the medicinal properties of the plant. The discussion shifts to the technical interface of YouTube TV, specifically the difficulty of locating and customizing the "quad screen" news and sports features.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [youtube tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube-tv.md), quad screen, [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md)

### Technical Issues, Podcast Index and Accessibility

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 1:57:35–2:01:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/technical-issues-podcast-index-and-accessibility.md

The hosts address recent DNS issues that prevented listeners from accessing the stream and troll room. They also highlight the importance of modern podcast apps and the Podcast Index for providing accessibility features for visually impaired listeners.

Keywords: [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [podverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podverse.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [accessibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accessibility.md), [screen readers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screen-readers.md)

### Brussels Airport Outage, Collins Aerospace, and OS/2 Warp

- **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-21
- **Time:** 2:11:45–2:15:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/brussels-airport-outage-collins-aerospace-and-os-2-warp.md

A major IT outage at Brussels Airport and other European hubs is attributed to software issues at Collins Aerospace, a defense contractor. The hosts speculate on whether this was a cyberattack or a competitive "hit job." This leads to an anecdote about the 1990s "OS/2 Warp" era and Steve Ballmer's alleged attempts to crash IBM's "crash-proof" operating system.

Keywords: brussels airport, [collins aerospace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collins-aerospace.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), os/2 warp, [steve ballmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-ballmer.md), [blue screen of death](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-screen-of-death.md)

### Colon Cancer Rates, Screening Age and Medical Analysis

- **Episode:** [1791: Bolt Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-17
- **Time:** 2:00:39–2:05:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher/chapter/colon-cancer-rates-screening-age-and-medical-analysis.md

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported a sharp increase in colon cancer cases among adults under 54. Dr. Celine Gounder explained that the US Preventive Services Task Force lowered the screening age to 45 in 2021 in response to this trend. The hosts expressed skepticism, questioning if the increase is due to expanded testing or other environmental factors that medical authorities are hesitant to address.

Keywords: [colon cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colon-cancer.md), [jama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jama.md), [celine gounder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celine-gounder.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screening.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md)

### Parenting and the Rejection of AI Children's Books

- **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-07
- **Time:** 1:27:37–1:29:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/parenting-and-the-rejection-of-ai-children-s-books.md

A 35-year-old parent shares a strategy for fostering literacy by providing physical books and strictly limiting phone and AI exposure. The contributor argues that parents should create their own stories for children rather than relying on "garbage" AI-generated content or modern digital distractions.

Keywords: [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md), [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md), ai books, [sesame street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sesame-street.md), [screen time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screen-time.md)

### ChatGPT Bedtime Stories, Parental Screen Dependency

- **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-03
- **Time:** 31:45–34:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/chatgpt-bedtime-stories-parental-screen-dependency.md

A trending "parenting hack" involves using ChatGPT to generate moral-themed bedtime stories for children to solve behavioral issues like tooth brushing. This practice is criticized as a symptom of parental screen dependency, where digital tools replace traditional storytelling and human interaction. The observation is made that children in restaurants are increasingly laser-focused on tablets rather than engaging with their environment.

Keywords: [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md), bedtime stories, [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [screen time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screen-time.md)

### Multi-Screen Monitoring and Corel CEO Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-26
- **Time:** 4:11–5:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/multi-screen-monitoring-and-corel-ceo-anecdote.md

A discussion regarding the use of multiple screens for news monitoring leads to an anecdote about Mike Kaplan, the former CEO of Corel. Kaplan reportedly maintained a wall of 16 television screens in his office to ensure he never missed a significant event. The logistical challenges and visual effects of watching multiple news feeds simultaneously are explored.

Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), mike kaplan, corel, tv screens, [monitoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monitoring.md)

### U.S. Visa Screening, Social Media Monitoring

- **Episode:** [1768: Queer The Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-29
- **Time:** 1:51:50–1:52:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1768-queer-the-deal/chapter/u-s-visa-screening-social-media-monitoring.md

The U.S. State Department, under a cable signed by Marco Rubio, is pausing certain student and exchange visitor visa interviews to expand social media screening. The crackdown aims to identify applicants who have posted anti-American sentiment or other disqualifying content online. This policy is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tighten immigration and higher education oversight.

Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), student visas, social media screening, [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

### Early Onset Cancer Rise, American Cancer Society Report

- **Episode:** [1765: Pro-Mortalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-18
- **Time:** 1:41:43–1:45:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist/chapter/early-onset-cancer-rise-american-cancer-society-report.md

The National Cancer Institute reports a significant rise in early-onset cancers among Americans aged 15 to 49, particularly in breast, colorectal, and pancreatic categories. Dr. Arif Kamal of the American Cancer Society discusses potential causes, including diet and environmental factors. The hosts question the timing of the data (2010-2019) and suggest that more recent trends may be linked to post-COVID medical interventions.

Keywords: [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [colorectal cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorectal-cancer.md), [breast cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer.md), [american cancer society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-cancer-society.md), [screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screening.md), [mammograms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mammograms.md)

### The Return of the Tech Grouch

- **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-10
- **Time:** 1:26:16–1:27:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/the-return-of-the-tech-grouch.md

A suggestion is made for one of the hosts to lean into a "Tech Grouch" persona to critique modern technology trends like the overuse of the word "quantum" in business media. This persona is envisioned as a way to provide a unique perspective on the "played out" podcasting landscape.

Keywords: [tech grouch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-grouch.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [green screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md), quantum, [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md)

### Larry Rosen on Smartphone Addiction and Cortisol

- **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-06
- **Time:** 2:29:49–2:41:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/larry-rosen-on-smartphone-addiction-and-cortisol.md

Professor Larry Rosen discusses the psychological impact of smartphones, noting that the average adult spends over five hours a day on their device. He explains that constant phone use triggers the adrenal gland to release cortisol, leading to chronic anxiety and obsession. The hosts critique Rosen's advice for "tech breaks," suggesting that his own addiction prevents him from recommending more effective solutions like keeping the phone in a drawer.

Keywords: larry rosen, [smartphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone.md), [cortisol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cortisol.md), adrenal gland, [screen time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screen-time.md)

### Debate Production Disparities, Open Microphones, Visual Framing

- **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-12
- **Time:** 34:03–36:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/debate-production-disparities-open-microphones-visual-framing.md

Observations of the ABC News debate broadcast suggest technical disparities in how the candidates were presented. Kamala Harris's microphone appeared to remain active during Donald Trump's speaking turns, allowing her interjections to be heard despite "muted" rules. Furthermore, the visual framing of the two-shot allegedly featured a smaller screen box for Trump compared to Harris, potentially influencing viewer perception.

Keywords: [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), split screen, [microphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone.md), [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md), [framing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/framing.md), debate bias

### Television Production Standards, Kristen Welker and Green Screens

- **Episode:** [1693: Freedom Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-08
- **Time:** 2:07:20–2:09:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force/chapter/television-production-standards-kristen-welker-and-green-screens.md

A critique of modern television production focuses on Kristen Welker of "Meet the Press," specifically regarding the lack of makeup on her hands compared to her face. The hosts discuss the evolution of broadcast technology from blue screens to green screens and the use of spray-on makeup in contemporary studios.

Keywords: [kristen welker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristen-welker.md), [meet the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md), [makeup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/makeup.md), [green screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md)

### TSA Biometric Photo Testing, Peanut Butter Liquid Ruling

- **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-29
- **Time:** 5:34–7:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/tsa-biometric-photo-testing-peanut-butter-liquid-ruling.md

New TSA procedures involve taking passenger photos at security lines to match against identification documents, causing delays and privacy concerns. Travelers are reportedly being pulled from lines if the biometric match fails, despite the program being presented as a test. Additionally, the TSA reiterated its controversial ruling that peanut butter is classified as a liquid for carry-on purposes.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), biometric screening, [identity verification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-verification.md), [peanut butter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanut-butter.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md)

### Personal Data Privacy, IRS Identity Theft Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1687: Authentified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-18
- **Time:** 12:54–19:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/personal-data-privacy-irs-identity-theft-anecdotes.md

The difficulty of removing personal information from public databases is highlighted, noting that property records and address histories are easily accessible unless held in a trust. Personal anecdotes describe being placed on secondary screening lists at airports due to name similarities and a case of IRS identity theft where a different individual with the same name in Kansas City owed back taxes.

Keywords: [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [identity theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-theft.md), property records, [trusts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusts.md), [secondary screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secondary-screening.md)

### CrowdStrike Global IT Outage and Blue Screen of Death

- **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-21
- **Time:** 41:55–46:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/crowdstrike-global-it-outage-and-blue-screen-of-death.md

A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a massive global IT outage on July 19, 2024, impacting Microsoft Windows systems worldwide. The "Blue Screen of Death" grounded thousands of flights, disrupted 911 services, and forced manual reboots of millions of corporate computers. Southwest Airlines notably avoided the crisis by running older legacy Windows systems.

Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [blue screen of death](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-screen-of-death.md), george kurtz, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md)

### Parenting and Screen Time, Role Modeling and Digital Guilt

- **Episode:** [1667: Heavy Tail](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-09
- **Time:** 2:15:37–2:22:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail/chapter/parenting-and-screen-time-role-modeling-and-digital-guilt.md

Pediatricians in an NPR segment advise parents that their own screen use is the biggest predictor of their children's digital habits. The study suggests that using screen time as a reward or punishment often backfires, recommending instead that families keep mealtimes and bedtimes "screen-free." The hosts discuss their own strategies, such as keeping phones in drawers and maintaining traditional landlines to reduce digital dependency.

Keywords: [screen time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screen-time.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md), [university of michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-michigan.md), [landlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/landlines.md), [digital media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-media.md)

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