# Alcatraz on The No Agenda Show Alcatraz comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** July 2009 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), [Democracy Now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Due Process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [Executive Producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center, Florida Everglades Airstrip - **Episode:** [1785: Mackerels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-27 - **Time:** 1:43:19–1:47:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels/chapter/alligator-alcatraz-detention-center-florida-everglades-airstrip.md Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has opened a migrant detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," on a remote Everglades airstrip originally designed for the Concorde. The facility is intended to serve as a deterrent to illegal immigration, with Florida seeking $450 million in FEMA reimbursements for its operation. Keywords: [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), everglades, alligator alcatraz, [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md) ### Prison Currency Mackerel, Alligator Alcatraz Abuse Allegations - **Episode:** [1785: Mackerels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-27 - **Time:** 1:47:26–1:56:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels/chapter/prison-currency-mackerel-alligator-alcatraz-abuse-allegations.md Detainees at the Alligator Alcatraz facility have alleged harsh treatment, including being placed in "The Box" under the hot Florida sun. Separately, it is noted that individually wrapped mackerels, known as "Macs," have replaced cigarettes as the primary currency in many federal and commercial prisons. Keywords: mackerel, [currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), alligator alcatraz, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ### Alligator Auschwitz Detention Center Claims - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 34:17–35:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/alligator-auschwitz-detention-center-claims.md A TikTok creator expresses outrage over a rumored detention center in Florida referred to as "Alligator Auschwitz" or "Alligator Alcatraz." The terminology originated from MSNBC commentary regarding migrant holding facilities. The segment highlights the emotional exhaustion of citizens reacting to sensationalized reports of government-funded concentration camps. Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), detention center, alligator auschwitz, alligator alcatraz ### Alcatraz Reopening, Due Process and San Francisco Tourism - **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-08 - **Time:** 2:54:44–2:58:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/alcatraz-reopening-due-process-and-san-francisco-tourism.md President Trump announced plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary to house violent offenders and illegal immigrants. The proposal has drawn criticism in San Francisco, where the site currently serves as a major tourist attraction generating $60 million annually. The hosts recall a personal tour of the facility and express skepticism about the feasibility of renovating the decaying structure. Keywords: [alcatraz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcatraz.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [prisons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisons.md) ### New Year Donations and Dame TJ of the Side Eye - **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-01 - **Time:** 1:26:01–1:31:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/new-year-donations-and-dame-tj-of-the-side-eye.md Producers send in New Year-themed donations, including a contribution from Sir Nacho Alcatraz in Mexico aimed at Klaus Schwab. Dame TJ of the Side Eye clarifies her identity and requests a "group deducing" for several members of the No Agenda Social community. The segment also mentions the No Agenda Marketplace for listener-run businesses. Keywords: sir nacho alcatraz, [klaus schwab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klaus-schwab.md), dame tj, pinot grigio, no agenda marketplace, [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md) ### Executive Producer Donations and 15th Anniversary Special - **Episode:** [1498: Junk Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1498-junk-fees.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-30 - **Time:** 2:11:38–2:29:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1498-junk-fees/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-15th-anniversary-special.md A long list of high-tier donors is read to celebrate the 15th anniversary, including Sir Nacho Alcatraz and Sir Ronald Lafferty. The segment acknowledges the "inflation special" which allowed many producers to reach the rank of Knight or Dame through double-credit donations. Keywords: sir nacho alcatraz, ronald lafferty, [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), inflation special ### Indigenous Land Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Alcatraz Occupation - **Episode:** [827: ELBOOB](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-22 - **Time:** 1:48:05–1:51:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/indigenous-land-rights-black-lives-matter-and-alcatraz-occupation.md On Democracy Now!, representatives from Black Lives Matter and Canadian indigenous groups discuss solidarity in the face of police violence. The hosts recall the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz by Native Americans and discuss the recurring cycle of indigenous land rights movements in North America. Keywords: [indigenous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indigenous.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [alcatraz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcatraz.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), solidarity ### Marfa Art Trip, Alcatraz Tours - **Episode:** [546: Munich Moment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-08 - **Time:** 2:23:17–2:25:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/546-munich-moment/chapter/marfa-art-trip-alcatraz-tours.md Adam Curry mentions an upcoming road trip to Marfa, Texas, described as the "art capital of Texas." The conversation shifts to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, where a listener known as "Ranger Craig" provides behind-the-scenes tours. Curry recounts his experience taking a private tour of the facility's restricted areas. Keywords: [marfa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marfa.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [alcatraz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcatraz.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), ranger craig ### Alcatraz Prison Tour, Dental Floss Escape Attempt - **Episode:** [115: Explaining The Health Care Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/115-explaining-the-health-care-bill.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-23 - **Time:** 0:01–2:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/115-explaining-the-health-care-bill/chapter/alcatraz-prison-tour-dental-floss-escape-attempt.md A visit to Alcatraz Island with a tour provided by Ranger Craig revealed the ingenuity of inmates with excessive time. One specific escape attempt involved a prisoner spending seven years using dental floss and tooth powder to grind through hardened steel bars. Keywords: [alcatraz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcatraz.md), ranger craig, [prison escape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison-escape.md), dental floss, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)