# 8888 on The No Agenda Show 8888 comes up in 7 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to May 2014. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** April 2009 – May 2014 - **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Ronan Farrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronan-farrow.md), [Tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [Amateur Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [Arab Spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [Echolink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/echolink.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Ronan Farrow and the Pentagon Zombie Apocalypse Plan - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 1:24:38–1:28:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos/chapter/ronan-farrow-and-the-pentagon-zombie-apocalypse-plan.md MSNBC host Ronan Farrow is criticized for his delivery and for rehashing an old story about the Pentagon's "zombie apocalypse" training plan. The hosts argue that Farrow is a "hopeless" presenter who relies on poor writing. They question why a story from 2011 is being brought back into the news cycle, suggesting it may be a distraction or a filler for the network. Keywords: [ronan farrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronan-farrow.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [zombie apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zombie-apocalypse.md), conplan 8888, media critique ### Ronan Farrow and the Pentagon Zombie Apocalypse Plan - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 1:24:38–1:28:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2/chapter/ronan-farrow-and-the-pentagon-zombie-apocalypse-plan.md The hosts mock MSNBC host Ronan Farrow for his delivery and for reporting on a "zombie apocalypse" training document. They point out that the "zombie" meme is several years old and question why Farrow is given a platform despite what they perceive as a lack of broadcasting skill. Keywords: [ronan farrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronan-farrow.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [zombies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zombies.md), conplan 8888 ### ConPlan 8888 and Military Training Scenarios - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 1:28:12–1:33:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos/chapter/conplan-8888-and-military-training-scenarios.md A deep dive into the actual ConPlan 8888 document reveals that the "zombie" scenario was used by US Strategic Command to avoid the political fallout of using real-world countries in training exercises. However, the document explicitly mentions that they previously used "Tunisia" and "Nigeria" scenarios. The hosts find it suspicious that Nigeria was a specific training focus years before the current Boko Haram crisis. Keywords: conplan 8888, [stratcom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stratcom.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), training simulation, [military jargon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-jargon.md) ### CONPLAN 8888, Tunisia, and Nigeria Training Scenarios - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 1:28:12–1:33:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2/chapter/conplan-8888-tunisia-and-nigeria-training-scenarios.md Adam digs deeper into the Pentagon's "CONPLAN 8888" zombie document from 2011. He highlights a disclaimer stating that the "zombie" scenario was used to avoid the political fallout of using real-world locations like Tunisia or Nigeria for training. The hosts find it suspicious that Nigeria was specifically mentioned as a training scenario years before the current Boko Haram crisis. Keywords: conplan 8888, usstratcom, [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md) ### No Agenda 8888 Anniversary Donations - **Episode:** [537: Thick & Creamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-08 - **Time:** 1:42:01–1:48:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/no-agenda-8888-anniversary-donations.md In honor of John and Mimi Dvorak's anniversary on August 8th, listeners contributed donations of $88.88. One donor from Russia reminded the audience that August 8, 2008, marked the start of the Georgia-Russia conflict in South Ossetia, noting that No Agenda was one of the few outlets to correctly identify Georgia as the initial aggressor. Keywords: [8888](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/8888.md), [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), georgia-russia war, [south ossetia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-ossetia.md) ### Ham Radio Community, EchoLink and 8888 Donations - **Episode:** [463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-22 - **Time:** 1:40:42–1:47:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/463-dead-hand-of-bureaucracy/chapter/ham-radio-community-echolink-and-8888-donations.md The podcast's ham radio community is highlighted through a series of "8888" donations, which in amateur radio parlance signifies "love and kisses." Listeners encourage John C. Dvorak to join the community on EchoLink node 3373. Adam Curry discusses his progress in amateur radio, mentioning his "General Class" exam success and upcoming call sign changes. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [echolink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/echolink.md), [morse code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morse-code.md), [8888](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/8888.md), [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md) ### Chinese Lucky Numbers, Donation Symbolism - **Episode:** [88: Perchlorate and Cut Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/88-perchlorate-and-cut-fiber.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-12 - **Time:** 1:13:28–1:16:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/88-perchlorate-and-cut-fiber/chapter/chinese-lucky-numbers-donation-symbolism.md A listener named Che sent a series of donations using the numbers 88.88 and 1.68. John Dvorak explains the significance of these numbers in Chinese culture, where "8" represents wealth and "168" translates to "I want to get money." They discuss the high value placed on these numbers in Hong Kong, including million-dollar license plates. Keywords: chinese lucky numbers, [8888](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/8888.md), 168, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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