# Stress on The No Agenda Show Stress comes up in 38 chapters across 37 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 38 - **Episodes:** 37 - **Discussed:** May 2010 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), [Amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Aaron Burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aaron-burnett.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acting.md), [Aircraft Carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 38 ### Psychological Stress of Long-Term Carrier Deployments - **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-20 - **Time:** 15:50–20:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/psychological-stress-of-long-term-carrier-deployments.md CBS News correspondent Charlie Daggett and retired Navy Captain Carl Schuster discuss the fatigue and psychological stress affecting sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Schuster notes that passing the 60-day mark at sea often leads to a significant decline in morale and increased mental health risks. The deployment was extended and redirected from the Pacific to the Middle East, resulting in 12-18 hour workdays during active kinetic conflict. Keywords: charlie daggett, carl schuster, [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [psychological stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-stress.md), [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md) ### Toxic Stress and the 40-Year History of Homelessness - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 1:51:13–1:54:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/toxic-stress-and-the-40-year-history-of-homelessness.md The discussion traces the modern homelessness crisis back to the 1986 "Hands Across America" event organized by Ken Kragan. Public health experts use the term "toxic stress" to describe the chronic debilitating impact of housing insecurity on children. The hosts suggest that the long-term "softening up" of the public on this issue is a precursor to the introduction of Universal Basic Income. Keywords: toxic stress, [hands across america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hands-across-america.md), ken kragan, [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), 1986 ### Pandemic Brain Aging, ABC News Report - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 1:16:34–1:18:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/pandemic-brain-aging-abc-news-report.md A new study reported by ABC News suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may have aged human brains by more than five months due to chronic stress. Researchers claim the effect occurred regardless of whether an individual actually contracted the virus. The report suggests the aging process may be reversible through diet and physical exercise. Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), brain aging, [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stress.md), [exercise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exercise.md) ### Health Risks of Speed-Listening to Podcasts - **Episode:** [1738: Swasticars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-13 - **Time:** 1:56:48–2:01:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1738-swasticars/chapter/health-risks-of-speed-listening-to-podcasts.md A listener report claims that switching from 1.5x speed back to normal speed listening cured their circular hair loss (alopecia). The hosts argue that speed-listening causes subconscious stress and irritability in personal relationships. They advocate for listening to podcasts at their intended pace for better mental health and social interactions. Keywords: speed listening, [alopecia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alopecia.md), [stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stress.md), [podcast apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-apps.md), [fountain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fountain.md) ### Surgeon General Advisory on Parental Stress - **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-29 - **Time:** 2:39:14–2:41:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/surgeon-general-advisory-on-parental-stress.md Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory stating that 48% of parents feel "completely overwhelmed" by stress related to finances, safety, and social media. The advisory calls for employers to provide more paid leave and affordable child care. The hosts interpret the report as psychological warfare intended to discourage people from having children. Keywords: [vivek murthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-murthy.md), [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), parental stress, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [child care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-care.md) ### Small Batch Donations, Kevin McLaughlin, and Boob Numbers - **Episode:** [1609: Pain Sponge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-19 - **Time:** 2:45:19–2:50:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1609-pain-sponge/chapter/small-batch-donations-kevin-mclaughlin-and-boob-numbers.md Kevin McLaughlin contributed $80.08 (a "boob number") and shared a public service announcement about reducing holiday stress. A long list of "small batch" donors (contributing under $50) is acknowledged. The hosts reiterate that the show relies entirely on listener support and offer various ways to donate, including sustaining monthly contributions. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [kevin mclaughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mclaughlin.md), [small batch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-batch.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), holiday stress ### Kennedy Family Denounces RFK Jr. Campaign - **Episode:** [1574: X-Ray Specs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-20 - **Time:** 10:58–14:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs/chapter/kennedy-family-denounces-rfk-jr-campaign.md Multiple members of the Kennedy family, including Joe Kennedy III and Kerry Kennedy, have publicly condemned Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on COVID-19. Reports suggest his campaign is receiving significant financial backing from Republican donors like Mark Dickson and Keith Sheldon. The hosts characterize these public rebukes and media headlines as a "stress test" or "hardening" process for the campaign. Keywords: joe kennedy iii, [kerry kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kerry-kennedy.md), [robert f. kennedy jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [republican donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-donors.md), campaign stress test ### New Yorker Migration to Texas and Cultural Bubbles - **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-01 - **Time:** 19:39–23:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/new-yorker-migration-to-texas-and-cultural-bubbles.md An anecdote about a dinner party in Texas highlights the cultural friction experienced by New Yorkers who have recently relocated to the state. The conversation touches on differing regional reactions to the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the perception of Russian forces in Ukraine. The hosts reflect on the "deconstruction bubble" they inhabit compared to those following New York Times or MSNBC narratives. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [roe v. wade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roe-v-wade.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), social stress ### Heart Condition Deaths and Government Trust Study - **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-01 - **Time:** 1:04:12–1:06:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/heart-condition-deaths-and-government-trust-study.md The Daily Mail reports on a rise in heart condition deaths among middle-aged people, attributing it to untreated issues during the pandemic. A separate study from the American Journal of Medicine claims that distrusting the government can accelerate heart attacks, a finding the hosts mock as state-funded propaganda designed to encourage obedience. Keywords: [daily mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mail.md), [heart disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-disease.md), american journal of medicine, government trust, [psychological stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-stress.md) ### Holiday Heart Syndrome and Seasonal Health Risks - **Episode:** [1514: Holiday Heart](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-22 - **Time:** 2:14:00–2:17:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1514-holiday-heart/chapter/holiday-heart-syndrome-and-seasonal-health-risks.md Doctors are warning of "Holiday Heart Syndrome," noting that heart attack deaths peak between Christmas and New Year's Day. Factors such as increased alcohol consumption, high-sodium diets, and holiday stress are cited as primary triggers for cardiac events during the winter festivities. Keywords: [holiday heart syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holiday-heart-syndrome.md), [heart attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attack.md), [atrial fibrillation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atrial-fibrillation.md), [alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), [stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stress.md) ### World Cup Health Risks and Fair Weather Fandom - **Episode:** [1513: Inrush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-18 - **Time:** 5:40–9:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush/chapter/world-cup-health-risks-and-fair-weather-fandom.md Medical experts from the Cleveland Clinic warned that watching high-stakes sporting events like the World Cup can trigger a fight-or-flight response, potentially straining the cardiovascular system. Individuals with high blood pressure, obesity, or diabetes are at increased risk during these "stress tests." A strategy of "fair weather fandom" is proposed as a health-conscious way to avoid the negative emotional energy of a losing team. Keywords: [cleveland clinic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleveland-clinic.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), stress test, [cardiovascular health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiovascular-health.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md) ### Joni Ernst, Stress-Induced Gray Hair Study - **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-30 - **Time:** 48:40–50:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/joni-ernst-stress-induced-gray-hair-study.md A discussion regarding Senator Joni Ernst's appearance leads to a mention of a new study linking anxiety and stress to the rapid onset of gray hair. The hosts observe that Ernst appears to have aged significantly under the pressure of the impeachment trial and potential political challenges in Iowa. They compare this to the "accepted science" that a sudden shock can turn hair white overnight. Keywords: [joni ernst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joni-ernst.md), gray hair, [anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md), [stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stress.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md) ### Amygdala Health and Political Stress Response - **Episode:** [1200: Hell Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-20 - **Time:** 1:45:17–1:46:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth/chapter/amygdala-health-and-political-stress-response.md The hosts discuss the "No Agenda" effect on the human amygdala, claiming the show helps keep the brain's stress center "small, firm, and round." They joke about the "reptilian" state of individuals who react animalistically to mentions of Donald Trump. Keywords: [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [orange man bad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-man-bad.md), stress response, medical professional, [biology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biology.md) ### Sir Rudolph Vesely, Slackification and Millennial Stress - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 1:23:31–1:25:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/sir-rudolph-vesely-slackification-and-millennial-stress.md Sir Rudolph Vesely, the Knight of the Open Source, donates $350.33 and criticizes the modern work environment dominated by Slack and Microsoft Teams. He argues that these tools create constant stress for millennials by blurring the lines between work and personal time. Vesely encourages managers to allow employees to disconnect after hours. Keywords: rudolph vesely, [slack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slack.md), [microsoft teams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-teams.md), millennial stress, [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md) ### Global Water Stress, World Resources Institute Data - **Episode:** [1172: Vapegoat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1172-vapegoat.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-15 - **Time:** 2:37:46–2:39:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1172-vapegoat/chapter/global-water-stress-world-resources-institute-data.md The World Resources Institute reports that 17 countries, including India and Iran, are facing "extremely high water stress." The data suggests that a quarter of the world's population is at risk of running out of water. The report links these shortages to "global heating" and warns of future food insecurity and migration crises. Keywords: water stress, [world resources institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-resources-institute.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [global heating](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-heating.md) ### Media Stress, CNN Anchors and Playback Speeds - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 1:14:16–1:18:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/media-stress-cnn-anchors-and-playback-speeds.md The physical toll of reporting constant negative news is observed in the appearance of certain CNN anchors, who are described as looking "worn down." A listener note discusses the benefits of switching from 1.5x playback speed to 1x, arguing that the slower pace reduces stress and allows for better appreciation of the show's nuances. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stress.md), [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [playback speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/playback-speed.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md) ### Stress-Related Illnesses and the Political Climate - **Episode:** [1064: Post Racial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1064-post-racial.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-02 - **Time:** 56:36–59:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1064-post-racial/chapter/stress-related-illnesses-and-the-political-climate.md A visit to a chiropractor reveals an increase in patients suffering from adrenal fatigue and stress-related issues attributed to the current political climate. Rush Limbaugh's thesis is mentioned, suggesting that the Republican base is becoming so annoyed by negative media coverage that they will turn out in unexpected numbers for the midterms. Keywords: adrenal fatigue, [stress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stress.md), [chiropractic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chiropractic.md), [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md) ### Content Moderation Trauma, Google Contractors, Berlin Office - **Episode:** [1062: A.I. Zombies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1062-a-i-zombies.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-23 - **Time:** 1:29:45–1:35:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1062-a-i-zombies/chapter/content-moderation-trauma-google-contractors-berlin-office.md An interview in the Dutch newspaper Volkskrant details the experiences of a content moderator working for a Google contractor in Berlin. The moderator describes the psychological trauma of viewing violent and illegal content, leading to widespread substance abuse and PTSD among staff. The hosts warn that similar moderation hubs are being established in Austin, Texas. Keywords: [content moderation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-moderation.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [berlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin.md), post-traumatic stress disorder, [volkskrant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkskrant.md) ### Stratfor, Roger Stone and the Intelligence Stress Test - **Episode:** [1059: Barrel Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1059-barrel-roll.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-13 - **Time:** 55:06–1:01:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1059-barrel-roll/chapter/stratfor-roger-stone-and-the-intelligence-stress-test.md A theory is presented that Alex Jones and the Austin-based intelligence firm Stratfor were historically linked as part of a controlled information dialectic. The current deplatforming of Jones is characterized as a "stress test" by intelligence agencies to measure the reaction of alternative media audiences and the power of the internet ahead of the midterm elections. Keywords: [stratfor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stratfor.md), [roger stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-stone.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), stress test ### UK Male Impotence and Stress Study - **Episode:** [1034: Privilege Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-18 - **Time:** 6:08–7:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk/chapter/uk-male-impotence-and-stress-study.md A report from the UK health and science correspondent Martin Baggett indicates that nearly half of British men in their 30s struggle with impotence. 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