# Statistics on The No Agenda Show Statistics comes up in 114 chapters across 107 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 114 - **Episodes:** 107 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Mortality Rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rates.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Gun Violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 114 ### Economic Data Manipulation and Inflation Calculation Methods - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 27:15–30:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/economic-data-manipulation-and-inflation-calculation-methods.md Andrew Horowitz criticizes the methodology used by the government to calculate inflation and employment numbers, specifically the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. He references John Williams of ShadowStats, who argues that using 1980s-era methodology would show inflation at 10%. The hosts discuss how "core inflation" misleadingly excludes food and energy costs and why jobs numbers are frequently restated for political benefit. Keywords: pce, [shadowstats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadowstats.md), [john williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-williams.md), [bureau of labor statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureau-of-labor-statistics.md), core inflation, adp ### Show Outro, Lying with Statistics, Sunday Preview - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 2:52:02–2:55:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/show-outro-lying-with-statistics-sunday-preview.md The hosts conclude the episode by revisiting the theme of "lying with statistics" regarding COVID-19 data. They preview the upcoming Sunday show featuring Steve the Clip Collector and sign off from their respective locations in Illinois, Connecticut, and Texas. The episode ends with the traditional "adios mofos" and a final tribute to JCD. Keywords: [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [nick the rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rat.md), steve the clip collector, [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [adios mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md) ### Chicago Homicide Statistics, HeyJackass.com Data - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 54:00–55:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/chicago-homicide-statistics-heyjackass-com-data.md Crime data for Chicago indicates that ten homicides and 48 total shootings occurred in the first part of January. Historical data for 2025 showed over 400 people killed and 1,500 wounded in the city, highlighting ongoing violence in the region. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [homicides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homicides.md), shootings, heyjackass, [crime statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-statistics.md) ### COVID Death Statistics, Empty Chair Narrative - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 1:07:34–1:10:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/covid-death-statistics-empty-chair-narrative.md The hosts challenge the media's "empty chair" narrative regarding COVID-19 deaths during the holidays. They argue that many people who died would have passed away from other age-related causes regardless of the virus. They criticize the government-induced fear that prevented families from having final gatherings with elderly relatives. Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [mortality rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rates.md), empty chair, [media narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narrative.md), [fear mongering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear-mongering.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md) ### DC Police Chief Pamela Smith Resignation Controversy - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 2:49:36–2:54:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/dc-police-chief-pamela-smith-resignation-controversy.md DC Police Chief Pamela Smith announced her resignation amid allegations of fudging crime statistics, which she vehemently denied in a heated speech. The hosts link this to the "Mo Prophecy," which suggests diverse hires are often set up to fail in high-pressure roles. The discussion also touches on Nicki Minaj's appearance at America Fest and her history of independent political stances. Keywords: pamela smith, [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [crime statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-statistics.md), mo prophecy, [nicki minaj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicki-minaj.md) ### Gender Identity Trends, Elite University Statistics - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 1:47:42–1:49:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/gender-identity-trends-elite-university-statistics.md A survey of 60,000 undergraduate students across the U.S. shows that the number of students identifying as a gender other than male or female has dropped by nearly 50% in two years. The decline is most significant at elite universities, with some reporting drops of up to 70%. Analysts suggest this indicates that the "trendy social contagion" of non-binary identity may be entering remission as cultural attitudes evolve. Keywords: [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), [universities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universities.md), [social contagion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-contagion.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md) ### Armed Citizens and FBI Statistics, Vlogger Critique - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 2:39:19–2:41:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/armed-citizens-and-fbi-statistics-vlogger-critique.md A discussion on crime reporting highlights a discrepancy between FBI data and independent reports regarding how often armed citizens stop criminal shooters. The hosts also critique the "vlogger" format on YouTube, where creators provide commentary over mainstream media clips, often making the original content unusable. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [crime statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-statistics.md), armed citizens, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), vloggers ### Chicago Crime, Federal Intervention Threats - **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-24 - **Time:** 29:50–35:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/chicago-crime-federal-intervention-threats.md President Trump has threatened a federal crackdown on crime in Chicago, suggesting the deployment of National Guard troops similar to recent actions in Washington D.C. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and local officials have dismissed the threat as a political bluff, arguing that violent crime and homicides have actually decreased. Critics contend that city crime data is being manipulated by law enforcement to present a false narrative of safety. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [crime statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-statistics.md) ### Media Coverage of Washington DC Crime and Epstein Distraction - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 9:17–11:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/media-coverage-of-washington-dc-crime-and-epstein-distraction.md Critics suggest that President Trump's focus on crime in Washington, D.C., serves as a political distraction from his refusal to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. While journalists report personal experiences of being jumped or having cars stolen near news bureaus, skeptics argue the 30-day federal intervention is a media event rather than a long-term solution. Keywords: [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [crime statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-statistics.md), media event, [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) ### FBI Crime Data Revision, 2022 Violent Crime Increase - **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-17 - **Time:** 42:43–45:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/fbi-crime-data-revision-2022-violent-crime-increase.md The FBI quietly revised its 2022 crime data, turning a previously reported 2.1% decrease in violent crime into a 4.5% increase. This revision accounts for an additional 80,000 violent incidents, including over 1,600 murders and 7,700 rapes. The discovery, highlighted by economist John Lott, contradicts previous "fact-checks" by media figures like David Muir during presidential debates regarding falling crime rates. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [crime statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-statistics.md), [violent crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violent-crime.md), john lott, [david muir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-muir.md), [fact check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-check.md) ### Gender Gap in Polling and Crime Rate Gaslighting - **Episode:** [1704: Helloo!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-17 - **Time:** 2:35:56–2:40:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1704-helloo/chapter/gender-gap-in-polling-and-crime-rate-gaslighting.md NPR reported on a widening gender gap in the 2024 election, with women favoring Kamala Harris and men leaning toward Donald Trump. The segment also revisits 2019 claims by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that immigrants commit crimes at lower rates than native-born citizens. The hosts argue that the public is being "gaslit" with outdated or manipulated crime data to support specific political narratives. Keywords: [gender gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-gap.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [crime statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-statistics.md), [gaslighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaslighting.md) ### Jobs Report Revision, Gina Raimondo Denial - **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-22 - **Time:** 58:43–1:04:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/jobs-report-revision-gina-raimondo-denial.md The hosts discuss the Bureau of Labor Statistics revising job growth downward by 818,000 jobs. They play a clip of Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo claiming she is "not familiar" with the BLS data and accusing Donald Trump of lying about the numbers. Curry and Dvorak criticize the administration for hiding the true state of the economy behind a "sugar high" of convention rhetoric. Keywords: [gina raimondo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-raimondo.md), [bureau of labor statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureau-of-labor-statistics.md), [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), revision ### UK Office for National Statistics, Excess Death Calculation Changes - **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-26 - **Time:** 0:00–4:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/uk-office-for-national-statistics-excess-death-calculation-changes.md The UK Office for National Statistics revised its methodology for calculating excess deaths, resulting in a lower estimate of 11,000 deaths for 2023. Critics argue that changing the counting method during a period of high mortality serves to obscure the true impact of the pandemic and its aftermath. The new approach accounts for population growth and aging, which officials claim provides a more accurate common UK-wide standard. Keywords: uk office for national statistics, [excess deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/excess-deaths.md), coronavirus pandemic, data methodology, [mortality rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rates.md) ### Fredericksburg Hospital Prepares for Solar Eclipse Deaths - **Episode:** [1618: Fat Leonard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-21 - **Time:** 2:01:53–2:03:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1618-fat-leonard/chapter/fredericksburg-hospital-prepares-for-solar-eclipse-deaths.md Hospitals in Fredericksburg, Texas, are reportedly ordering extra body bags in anticipation of the April 8th solar eclipse. The preparation is based on statistical expectations of increased mortality due to the massive influx of tourists expected to overwhelm the local infrastructure and cellular networks. 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The legislative inquiry seeks to determine the cause of the sudden spike in mortality rates during those years. Keywords: [philippines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippines.md), dan fernandez, [excess deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/excess-deaths.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md) ### Neil deGrasse Tyson, Vaccine Rhetoric Gaffes - **Episode:** [1520: Hambone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1520-hambone.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-12 - **Time:** 2:29:54–2:34:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1520-hambone/chapter/neil-degrasse-tyson-vaccine-rhetoric-gaffes.md Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared on a podcast where he repeatedly misspoke, referring to "taking the virus" instead of the vaccine. Tyson's defensive tone and reliance on two-year-old vaccine talking points were noted as erratic behavior. The discussion suggests that public figures who heavily promoted the initial vaccine rollout are struggling to adapt to changing public sentiment and data. Keywords: [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md), [covid-19 vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-vaccine.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), honorary degrees ### UK Census Data, LGBTQ+ Percentages, Gender Identity - **Episode:** [1519: Freeze Peach](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-12 - **Time:** 2:45:57–2:50:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1519-freeze-peach/chapter/uk-census-data-lgbtq-percentages-gender-identity.md New census data from England and Wales reveals that 89.4% of the population identifies as straight or heterosexual. Approximately 1.5% identified as gay or lesbian, and 0.5% identified as a gender different from their sex registered at birth. The hosts contrast these statistical realities with the high level of media and policy focus on gender identity issues. Keywords: uk census, [lgbtq+](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), [sky news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sky-news.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md), straight ### Media Statistical Manipulation, COVID-19 Survival Rates - **Episode:** [1509: The Best Clips Of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-04 - **Time:** 4:23–5:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/media-statistical-manipulation-covid-19-survival-rates.md A discussion highlights how media outlets use specific statistical framing to emphasize crisis, such as focusing on the lack of ICU beds for millions. The hosts suggest that the same logic could be used to downplay the pandemic by reporting that over 300 million Americans are not dead rather than focusing on the 250,000 who have passed. Keywords: media logic, [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), survival rates, reporting bias ### Border Crossing Statistics and El Paso Shelter Crisis - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 1:11:45–1:16:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/border-crossing-statistics-and-el-paso-shelter-crisis.md The United States is on track to surpass 2 million border crossings this year, a significant increase from the previous record of 1.6 million. In El Paso, Texas, Border Patrol agents are apprehending nearly 1,300 people daily, forcing the city to charter its own buses to manage the lack of local shelter capacity. Keywords: [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), immigration statistics, [mexico border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico-border.md), shelter capacity ### Dr. Lee Merritt, 1918 Pandemic Death Count Inflation - **Episode:** [1474: Heart Dart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1474-heart-dart.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-04 - **Time:** 58:18–1:04:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1474-heart-dart/chapter/dr-lee-merritt-1918-pandemic-death-count-inflation.md Dr. Lee Merritt presents a theory that the death toll of the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic has been retroactively inflated by media and government agencies. 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