# Social Stigma on The No Agenda Show Social Stigma comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to January 2022. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** August 2012 – January 2022 - **Related topics:** [Assault](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault.md), [Bioweapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioweapon.md), [Chris Matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Eric Swalwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-swalwell.md), [Fartgate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fartgate.md), [Holocaust Denial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holocaust-denial.md), [Howard Stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [Humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), [Indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Social Stigma and Medical Ethics Regarding Unvaccinated Patients - **Episode:** [1420: Caliphate Cubs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1420-caliphate-cubs.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-27 - **Time:** 1:29:06–1:34:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1420-caliphate-cubs/chapter/social-stigma-and-medical-ethics-regarding-unvaccinated-patients.md Media figures like Howard Stern and Jimmy Kimmel have faced criticism for suggesting that hospitals should turn away unvaccinated patients. NPR featured a medical ethicist who argued against this approach, noting that many unvaccinated individuals are from marginalized or rural communities with poor healthcare access. The discussion compares the current social vitriol toward the unvaccinated to historical instances of mass dehumanization. Keywords: [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [social stigma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-stigma.md), [unvaccinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unvaccinated.md) ### Social Stigma, Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated Dynamics - **Episode:** [1342: Disinfo Dozen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-29 - **Time:** 1:22:55–1:31:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen/chapter/social-stigma-vaccinated-vs-unvaccinated-dynamics.md The discussion shifts to the potential social divide between vaccinated and unvaccinated people, with some jokingly referring to the vaccinated as "infected zombies." There is a growing sentiment among skeptics to avoid close contact with those who have received the shot due to fears of protein shedding. The segment concludes with a mix of dark humor regarding the future of social interactions and the potential for "vaccine passports" to be used by skeptics to identify and avoid the vaccinated. Keywords: [social stigma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-stigma.md), [vaccine passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-passports.md), [bioweapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioweapon.md), [zombies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zombies.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md) ### Vaxxhole Terminology, Marketing Extremism - **Episode:** [1333: Vaxxhole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-28 - **Time:** 1:04:23–1:06:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole/chapter/vaxxhole-terminology-marketing-extremism.md A new slang term, "vaxxhole," has emerged to describe individuals who brag about their vaccination status and belittle those who remain unvaccinated. Analysts suggest that media coverage often highlights extremist "anti-vax" views to make moderate skepticism appear unreasonable, a common tactic in pharmaceutical marketing. Keywords: vaxxhole, [robert kennedy jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kennedy-jr.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [social stigma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-stigma.md), [slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slang.md) ### COVID-19 Social Stigma, Spitting Incident in Ashburnham - **Episode:** [1298: The Palmist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1298-the-palmist.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-28 - **Time:** 38:43–42:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1298-the-palmist/chapter/covid-19-social-stigma-spitting-incident-in-ashburnham.md A man in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, was caught on camera spitting at two young women on a hiking trail because they were not wearing masks outdoors. The man claimed to have tested positive for COVID-19 and used it as a weapon during the confrontation. The hosts discuss the growing "psychosis" and social stigma where getting infected is viewed as a moral failure or a sign of political affiliation. Keywords: ashburnham, [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [social stigma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-stigma.md), [psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychosis.md), [assault](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault.md), [mask mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md) ### Social Stigma of COVID-19 Testing - **Episode:** [1276: Standard Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1276-standard-man.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-10 - **Time:** 38:04–41:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1276-standard-man/chapter/social-stigma-of-covid-19-testing.md Reports from Indiana suggest a growing social stigma surrounding COVID-19, where individuals feel ashamed to admit they have been tested or have contracted the virus. Neighbors reportedly treat the diagnosis like a modern-day plague, leading to secrecy within communities. This psychological shift is attributed to the invasive nature of the testing process and the alarmist tone of media reporting. Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [social stigma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-stigma.md), [testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testing.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Eric Swalwell, Chris Matthews, and Public Flatulence - **Episode:** [1192: Balderdash!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-24 - **Time:** 41:27–46:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1192-balderdash/chapter/eric-swalwell-chris-matthews-and-public-flatulence.md Returning to the "Fartgate" incident, the hosts provide a technical breakdown of how flatulence sounds are captured by lavalier microphones versus boom mics. They speculate on the acoustics of the MSNBC studio and the reaction of Eric Swalwell. The conversation shifts to the social stigma of flatulence, particularly for women, and the perceived "punk" attitude of certain politicians. 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He notes that host Leo Laporte compared moon landing skepticism to Holocaust denial, leading to Curry being labeled with various political and social epithets on Twitter. The incident is used to illustrate the lack of tolerance for non-approved opinions in modern discourse. Keywords: [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [holocaust denial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holocaust-denial.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [social stigma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-stigma.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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