# Second Wave on The No Agenda Show

Second Wave comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2020 to December 2024.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** April 2020 – December 2024
- **Related topics:** [Flattening The Curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flattening-the-curve.md), [Antibody Testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibody-testing.md), [Britain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/britain.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [David Brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Second Wave "Tsunami" Warnings, Testing Saturation

- **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-19
- **Time:** 3:07:03–3:08:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/second-wave-tsunami-warnings-testing-saturation.md

Health officials warned that a potential "second wave" of the virus could be far worse than the first, describing it as a "tsunami" type wave. The public was urged to "hunker down" and refocus on flattening the curve through testing and social distancing. A repetitive media montage emphasized the phrase "we are doing a lot of testing" to describe the government's primary strategy for managing the resurgence.

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### Ontario COVID Restrictions, Undulating Waves

- **Episode:** [1282: Media Decomposition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition.md)
- **Published:** 2020-10-01
- **Time:** 2:23:15–2:26:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition/chapter/ontario-covid-restrictions-undulating-waves.md

Ontario and Quebec have entered "Red Alert" status, implementing more restrictive measures. The Premier of Ontario used the term "undulating waves" and "tsunami type waves" to describe the current case trends, urging the public to "hunker down" and "flatten the curve" again, despite the lack of a corresponding spike in deaths.

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### Sky News Australia, European Second Wave Mortality Discrepancy

- **Episode:** [1280: Deplatformed Duo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1280-deplatformed-duo.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-24
- **Time:** 20:02–21:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1280-deplatformed-duo/chapter/sky-news-australia-european-second-wave-mortality-discrepancy.md

Sky News Australia reports a significant discrepancy in Europe where a "second wave" of COVID-19 infections has not resulted in a corresponding surge in deaths. Data from France, Holland, Belgium, and Britain show high infection numbers but flat mortality curves compared to the initial outbreak. This mystery challenges the assumption that increased cases will inevitably lead to a repeat of the first wave's death toll.

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### David Brooks on Social Distancing and National Unity

- **Episode:** [1237: Imbleachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1237-imbleachment.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-30
- **Time:** 42:28–45:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1237-imbleachment/chapter/david-brooks-on-social-distancing-and-national-unity.md

David Brooks expresses relief that life-and-death decisions are being moved to state governors rather than the White House. He cites polling data showing a bipartisan consensus in favor of social distancing and a fear of a second wave of infections. The hosts characterize this "unity" as a sign of a "country of sheep" who are too afraid to return to normal life.

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### NBC Nightly News "Harem Scarem" Teasers

- **Episode:** [1237: Imbleachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1237-imbleachment.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-30
- **Time:** 2:57:47–3:00:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1237-imbleachment/chapter/nbc-nightly-news-harem-scarem-teasers.md

The hosts play a lengthy "tease" from NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, which they characterize as a "fright" reel designed to scare viewers. The news clips cover staggering unemployment numbers, meat shortages, and the "hidden outbreak" revealed by antibody testing. The hosts criticize the formulaic nature of network news, which prioritizes fear over information.

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### Robert Redfield, CDC Second Wave Clarification

- **Episode:** [1236: WhoTube](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-26
- **Time:** 21:46–24:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/robert-redfield-cdc-second-wave-clarification.md

CDC Director Robert Redfield appeared at a briefing to clarify a Washington Post headline claiming a second wave would be "more devastating." Redfield stated he actually meant the situation would be "more complicated" due to the simultaneous circulation of the flu and COVID-19.

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### Italy and Peru, Gender-Based Movement Restrictions

- **Episode:** [1232: GuangoCast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1232-guangocast.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-12
- **Time:** 3:01:47–3:06:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1232-guangocast/chapter/italy-and-peru-gender-based-movement-restrictions.md

Italy prepares to soften its lockdown restrictions starting May 4th. In Peru and Panama, governments have implemented gender-based movement restrictions, allowing men and women to leave their homes on alternating days. Meanwhile, Iran warns of a "second wave" as citizens return to work following the Nowruz holiday period.

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