# Universities on The No Agenda Show

Universities comes up in 984 chapters across 705 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 984
- **Episodes:** 705
- **Discussed:** November 2007 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Columbia University](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [University Of Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-texas.md), [Stanford University](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [University Of California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-california.md), [Miss Universe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-universe.md), [Universal Basic Income](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-basic-income.md), [Yale University](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale-university.md), [Harvard University](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-university.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 984

### Mackenzie Salito and the PhD Program Dedouching

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 35:10–37:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/mackenzie-salito-and-the-phd-program-dedouching.md

Producer Mackenzie Salito from Alberta, Canada, donates $3,000 to be "dedouched" and reflects on finding the show through Richard Grove in 2008. Salito discusses the show's role in managing "M5M" media noise and mentions obtaining a PhD from the Universal Life Church. The segment includes requests for the "ClimateGate" and "Boom Shakalaka" jingles.

Keywords: st albert, [alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberta.md), richard grove, [universal life church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-life-church.md), [climate gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-gate.md)

### Professor of the Orange Hoodie and Division II Championships

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 4:58:14–5:00:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/professor-of-the-orange-hoodie-and-division-ii-championships.md

Alvin Trusty, a university professor, is knighted as the Professor of the Orange Hoodie. He recalls sending John C. Dvorak a championship hoodie from the University of Findlay in 2009, which Dvorak subsequently wore on various broadcasts. He cites Colossians 3:23 as his guiding principle for work and service.

Keywords: alvin trusty, university of findlay, [hoodie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoodie.md), division ii, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md)

### Anthropic Warns of Self-Replicating AI Worms

- **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Time:** 1:18:00–1:22:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/anthropic-warns-of-self-replicating-ai-worms.md

Anthropic issues a warning that small AI models could soon possess the capability to self-replicate across internet-connected devices, potentially creating massive AI botnets. While researchers at the University of Toronto acknowledge the theoretical threat of AI-driven worms, they clarify that Anthropic's current experiments involved giving models direct access to devices rather than actual hacking.

Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), ai worms, [botnets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botnets.md), [university of toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-toronto.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md)

### Cornell University Fraternity Scandal and New York Law

- **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-04
- **Time:** 2:09:56–2:17:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/cornell-university-fraternity-scandal-and-new-york-law.md

A high-profile legal case at Cornell University involving allegations of drugging and sexual assault at a fraternity has sparked a new culture war. The discussion examines the conflicting statements made by the accuser and the legal implications of voluntary intoxication under New York state law. New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul have faced criticism for affirming allegations before a full investigation.

Keywords: [cornell university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cornell-university.md), [letitia james](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/letitia-james.md), [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), [aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), [sonny hostin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonny-hostin.md), [ketamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ketamine.md)

### Elon Musk on Universal High Income and AI Abundance

- **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Time:** 1:31:49–1:33:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/elon-musk-on-universal-high-income-and-ai-abundance.md

Elon Musk discusses the "age of abundance" at a conference, suggesting that AI will lead to "universal high income" rather than just basic income. Musk adopts the "Super Intelligence" (SI) terminology during his remarks alongside Donald Trump. Adam Curry expresses skepticism toward the "universal high income" claim but acknowledges that AI has significantly reduced his own workload.

Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), universal high income, si, [super intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-intelligence.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

### Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia and Westernization

- **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-27
- **Time:** 1:53:53–1:56:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/entrepreneurship-in-saudi-arabia-and-westernization.md

Jason Calacanis details his partnership with Sanabil to run "Founder University" courses in Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the U.S. He notes that the U.S. State Department encourages building business ties in the Middle East to foster Westernization. Calacanis observes that many entrepreneurs from Europe and Asia are relocating to Dubai and Riyadh for favorable tax treatment and investment opportunities.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [riyadh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riyadh.md), sanabil, founder university, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

### AI Kill Switches and Noble Mobile Business Model

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 20:10–23:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/ai-kill-switches-and-noble-mobile-business-model.md

Andrew Yang advocates for a presidential "kill switch" for AI systems and discusses the impact of AI on the labor market for recent college graduates. The segment also touches on Yang's role as CEO of Noble Mobile, a carrier that offers cash back for low data usage, and a cheating scandal involving AI at Brown University.

Keywords: [andrew yang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-yang.md), noble mobile, [brown university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brown-university.md), [kill switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kill-switch.md), helium network

### US Semiconductor Workforce Shortage and CHIPS Act

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 33:01–36:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/us-semiconductor-workforce-shortage-and-chips-act.md

The U.S. semiconductor industry faces a projected shortage of 157,000 workers by 2030 despite investments from the CHIPS Act. While countries like South Korea offer high social status and bonuses for chip workers, the U.S. struggles with high H-1B visa fees and a lack of domestic talent pipelines.

Keywords: [chips act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chips-act.md), [purdue university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/purdue-university.md), [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), [h-1b visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b-visa.md)

### Gopher Protocol, MTV.com Domain Registration

- **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Time:** 1:39:24–1:42:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/gopher-protocol-mtv-com-domain-registration.md

Adam Curry explains how he registered the MTV.com domain and initially ran a Gopher server on it. This led to a legal dispute with the University of Minnesota over the commercial use of the Gopher protocol, which Curry eventually settled by agreeing to wear a university T-shirt on air.

Keywords: [mtv.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv-com.md), [gopher protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopher-protocol.md), [university of minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-minnesota.md), [internet history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-history.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md)

### Abdul El-Sayed, Blue's Clues Campaign Video Indoctrination

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 5:23–11:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/abdul-el-sayed-blue-s-clues-campaign-video-indoctrination.md

Michigan politician Abdul El-Sayed released a campaign video styled after the children's show Blue's Clues to promote mail-in voting and Medicare for All. The hosts critique the video as "indoctrination" aimed at "kidults" who desire a parental government figure. Darren O'Neill shares an anecdote about his time at DePaul University in Chicago, noting the early stages of woke culture in the communications department during the late 1980s.

Keywords: [abdul el-sayed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abdul-el-sayed.md), blue's clues, [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [medicare for all](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare-for-all.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), depaul university, [woke culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woke-culture.md)

### Jen Psaki, Democratic Party Candidate Selection

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 42:43–45:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/jen-psaki-democratic-party-candidate-selection.md

Jen Psaki and Liz Smith admitted on air that Democratic party leadership historically selected nominees through funding and endorsements rather than letting voters decide. The hosts discuss how this dynamic is shifting with the rise of "woke" DSA candidates who focus on Medicare for All and protecting illegal immigrants. They argue these candidates struggle in working-class areas despite their popularity in university settings.

Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), liz smith, [dsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsa.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [primaries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/primaries.md), woke universities

### Jason Arday Plagiarism Scandal, UK Academic Fraud

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 47:28–53:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/jason-arday-plagiarism-scandal-uk-academic-fraud.md

Professor Jason Arday is compared to George Santos following revelations of extensive lies on his resume and plagiarism in his PhD dissertation. Arday claimed to have been non-verbal until age 11 and to have run 30 marathons in 35 days. Despite these fabrications, he held high-ranking positions at the University of Cambridge and the University of Glasgow.

Keywords: jason arday, [george santos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-santos.md), [university of cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-cambridge.md), [plagiarism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plagiarism.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md)

### Etymology of Nerd, Dr. Seuss, If I Ran the Zoo

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 2:28:29–2:32:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/etymology-of-nerd-dr-seuss-if-i-ran-the-zoo.md

A host details his research into the etymology of the word "nerd," tracing its first appearance to the 1950 Dr. Seuss book "If I Ran the Zoo." He recounts confirming this with Seuss's estate and expresses disappointment that the "nerd" character was missing from a related exhibit at Universal Studios Orlando.

Keywords: [nerd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nerd.md), [dr seuss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-seuss.md), [if i ran the zoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/if-i-ran-the-zoo.md), [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [universal studios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-studios.md)

### Julian Swan, Ministry Growth and No Agenda University

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:56:41–1:58:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/julian-swan-ministry-growth-and-no-agenda-university.md

Julian Swan donated $1,888, citing the profound impact of "No Agenda University" on his ability to discern truth and speak with courage. Swan credits the teachings of the podcast for providing the foundation that allowed him and his wife to lead a ministry that has helped thousands of people. He describes the hosts as his original mentors who taught him a life-changing perspective shift.

Keywords: [julian swan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-swan.md), no agenda university, [ministry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry.md), perspective shift, [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md)

### Sherrilyn Ifill, Refounding American Democracy

- **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-05
- **Time:** 30:39–31:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/sherrilyn-ifill-refounding-american-democracy.md

Sherrilyn Ifill, former president of the Legal Defense Fund and current Howard University law professor, suggests that the United States needs to be "founded a third time." She argues that the 250th anniversary presents an opportunity for a new iteration of American democracy. The hosts compare her rhetoric to the decline of PBS NewsHour following the departure of her aunt, Gwen Ifill.

Keywords: sherrilyn ifill, [howard university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-university.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [gwen ifill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gwen-ifill.md)

### Syra Madad on Ebola Transmission and Conflict Zones

- **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Time:** 1:24:42–1:27:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/syra-madad-on-ebola-transmission-and-conflict-zones.md

Epidemiologist Syra Madad warns that the current Ebola outbreak is already the third largest on record and is complicated by its occurrence in an active conflict zone. She notes that for every one confirmed case, approximately 40 contacts should be tracked, but the WHO is only reaching a small fraction of that number. The discussion touches on the "militarized response" and the humanitarian neglect exacerbating the spread.

Keywords: syra madad, [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [harvard university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard-university.md), [contact tracing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contact-tracing.md), conflict zone, [flatten the curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flatten-the-curve.md)

### Bernie Sanders Proposes 50% Tax on AI Companies

- **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Time:** 1:46:18–1:51:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/bernie-sanders-proposes-50-tax-on-ai-companies.md

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced a plan to impose a one-time 50% tax on the stock of major AI companies to create a $7 trillion sovereign wealth fund. The fund would provide a $1,000 annual dividend to every American citizen and fund universal healthcare, addressing fears of mass unemployment caused by automation.

Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), ai tax, [sovereign wealth fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereign-wealth-fund.md), [universal basic income](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-basic-income.md), [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md)

### Hollywood Disclosure and Tim Burchett on UFO Secrecy

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 1:47:05–1:51:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/hollywood-disclosure-and-tim-burchett-on-ufo-secrecy.md

Representative Tim Burchett discussed UFO disclosure on the Joe Rogan Experience, claiming the government is hiding the truth to avoid upsetting the religious community. He criticized Chuck Schumer's 60-page disclosure bill as a stalling tactic modeled after the Kennedy assassination records, advocating instead for his own two-page transparency bill.

Keywords: [tim burchett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-burchett.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), universal pictures, [disclosure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disclosure.md), [ufo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ufo.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md)

### Sophie Lewis, Family Abolition, University of Pennsylvania

- **Episode:** [1864: Pointcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Time:** 1:57:21–2:00:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast/chapter/sophie-lewis-family-abolition-university-of-pennsylvania.md

Sophie Lewis, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is highlighted for her advocacy of abolishing the nuclear family. Her lectures and books promote a "queer communist" view of relationships, which critics argue is part of a broader far-left effort to dismantle parental rights and capitalist values.

Keywords: sophie lewis, [nuclear family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-family.md), [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [university of pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-pennsylvania.md), [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md)

### OpenAI, Florida State Shooting Investigation

- **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-26
- **Time:** 54:11–55:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/openai-florida-state-shooting-investigation.md

Florida Attorney General James Othmeyer opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI after a shooter at Florida State University allegedly used ChatGPT to plan his attack. Logs show the suspect consulted the AI over 200 times for advice on weapons, ammunition, and timing. OpenAI maintains that the chatbot only provided factual information available elsewhere on the internet.

Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), florida state university, james othmeyer, [tallahassee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tallahassee.md)

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