# Sea Turtles on The No Agenda Show Sea Turtles comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to July 2018. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** May 2010 – July 2018 - **Related topics:** [Plastic Straws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-straws.md), [Bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [Coast Guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coast-guard.md), [Disability Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disability-rights.md), [Dispersants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dispersants.md), [Environmental Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-policy.md), [Environmentalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmentalism.md), [Gulf Of Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-mexico.md), [Ocean Pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ocean-pollution.md), [Seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Plastic Straw Ban, Sea Turtle Video - **Episode:** [1053: Lefties are Right](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-24 - **Time:** 2:14:02–2:18:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right/chapter/plastic-straw-ban-sea-turtle-video.md The global movement to ban plastic straws, sparked by a viral video of a sea turtle with a straw in its nose, is criticized for its impact on people with disabilities. Advocates argue that plastic straws are a medical necessity for those with swallowing difficulties, and that paper alternatives are insufficient. The hosts mock the "idiocy" of the movement and suggest that plastic toothbrushes will be the next target for environmental bans. Keywords: [plastic straws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-straws.md), [sea turtles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-turtles.md), [disability rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disability-rights.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), toothbrushes ### Plastic Straw Bans, Sea Turtle Video, Paper Straw Industry - **Episode:** [1052: Proof Trump is Broke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1052-proof-trump-is-broke.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-22 - **Time:** 2:15:10–2:20:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1052-proof-trump-is-broke/chapter/plastic-straw-bans-sea-turtle-video-paper-straw-industry.md A viral video of a sea turtle with a straw in its nose has triggered a global movement to ban plastic straws, with companies like Starbucks adopting "sippy cup" lids. Critics argue that the movement is a form of virtue signaling and that paper straws are more expensive and less functional. There is speculation that the paper straw industry or specific activists may be driving the campaign. Keywords: [plastic straws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-straws.md), [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [sea turtles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-turtles.md), [environmental policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-policy.md), paper straws ### The War on Plastic Straws and Sea Turtle Viral Video - **Episode:** [1040: Pardon Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-08 - **Time:** 2:44:56–2:48:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me/chapter/the-war-on-plastic-straws-and-sea-turtle-viral-video.md A growing movement to ban plastic straws is gaining momentum, fueled by a viral 2015 video of a sea turtle with a straw lodged in its nose. Critics argue that straws are a small fraction of ocean plastic and suggest the ban may be a marketing push for the paper straw industry. The hosts discuss the practicality of paper straws and the emotional nature of environmental policy. Keywords: [plastic straws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-straws.md), [environmentalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmentalism.md), [sea turtles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-turtles.md), paper straws, [ocean pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ocean-pollution.md) ### BP Oil Spill Media Restrictions and Wildlife Impact - **Episode:** [203: Slaughterhouse Blues](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/203-slaughterhouse-blues.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-27 - **Time:** 22:34–25:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/203-slaughterhouse-blues/chapter/bp-oil-spill-media-restrictions-and-wildlife-impact.md The Coast Guard and BP contractors are reported to be restricting media access to oil-slicked beaches in the Gulf of Mexico under threat of arrest. Reports of dead sea turtles and dolphins are questioned, as the hosts note a lack of visual evidence showing animals actually covered in oil. Concerns are raised that chemical dispersants like Corexit may be more toxic than the oil itself. Keywords: [bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [coast guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coast-guard.md), [gulf of mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-mexico.md), [sea turtles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-turtles.md), [dispersants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dispersants.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)