# Algae on The No Agenda Show Algae comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** September 2009 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Biofuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuel.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Carbon Dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), [Chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Exxonmobil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exxonmobil.md), [General Motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [Green New Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), [H1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Vandalism Claims, Trump Motorcade - **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-25 - **Time:** 5:15–13:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-vandalism-claims-trump-motorcade.md Mainstream news outlets ABC, NBC, and CBS report on the $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and subsequent damage. President Trump claims vandals used box cutters to create a 350-foot slit in the pool's liner and introduced fertilizer to cause algae blooms. Alternative theories suggest heavy equipment and a presidential motorcade driving through the pool during construction may have caused the structural issues. Keywords: reflecting pool, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [algae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algae.md), [vandalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vandalism.md), [national mall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-mall.md), [scientific american](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-american.md) ### Seaweed as Meat Alternative, Scottish Isle of Skye - **Episode:** [1671: It's The Boyfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-23 - **Time:** 1:09:10–1:10:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend/chapter/seaweed-as-meat-alternative-scottish-isle-of-skye.md Chef Callum Munro and climate activist Shona Cameron are promoting seaweed as a renewable alternative to fish and meat on the Scottish Isle of Skye. The initiative introduces "sea spaghetti" and other algae-based recipes to local schools to encourage sustainable eating habits. Proponents argue seaweed is a year-round vegetable of the sea that requires no fresh water or fertilizer to grow. Keywords: seaweed, [algae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algae.md), [sustainable food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainable-food.md), isle of skye, culinary trends ### Toxic Blue-Green Algae, Dog Deaths in Southern Lakes - **Episode:** [1164: Jacked-up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-18 - **Time:** 6:27–9:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe/chapter/toxic-blue-green-algae-dog-deaths-in-southern-lakes.md Multiple reports from Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina indicate that dogs are dying within minutes of contact with toxic blue-green algae in local lakes. Pet owners describe rapid respiratory failure after dogs lick algae-contaminated fur. Veterinarians confirm there is currently no known antidote for the toxins produced by these blooms, which are becoming more frequent during summer heatwaves. Keywords: blue-green algae, cyanobacteria, [lake erie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lake-erie.md), dog health, toxic blooms ### Algae Fuel Scams, Jay Inslee, Green Energy - **Episode:** [1164: Jacked-up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-18 - **Time:** 1:53:13–1:55:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1164-jacked-up-joe/chapter/algae-fuel-scams-jay-inslee-green-energy.md A 10-year-old clip features politicians, including current presidential candidate Jay Inslee, claiming to have driven across the country in a car powered by algae. The technology, once touted as a "promising" green energy solution that consumes CO2, is dismissed as a scam that failed to produce viable commercial results. Keywords: algae fuel, [jay inslee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-inslee.md), [green new deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), energy scams ### Chevron Algae Biofuel Commercial on PBS - **Episode:** [345: Hornbag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-06 - **Time:** 1:40:54–1:44:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag/chapter/chevron-algae-biofuel-commercial-on-pbs.md A Chevron commercial aired during the PBS NewsHour is noted for its new emphasis on "algae" as a renewable energy source. The hosts recall previous stories about algae-powered vehicles and question the legitimacy of the technology as a large-scale solution. They suggest the ad is a form of corporate propaganda intended to soften the company's image. Keywords: [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [algae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algae.md), [biofuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuel.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md) ### Venter's Vision for Vaccines and Environmental Solutions - **Episode:** [202: Trains To FEMA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/202-trains-to-fema.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-23 - **Time:** 1:26:47–1:31:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/202-trains-to-fema/chapter/venter-s-vision-for-vaccines-and-environmental-solutions.md In a recorded Q&A, Craig Venter explains that synthetic genomics can produce flu vaccines in 24 hours and create new strains of algae to convert CO2 into fuel for ExxonMobil. The hosts remain skeptical, viewing these claims as a "solution to everything" designed to attract massive investment from pharmaceutical and energy companies. Keywords: craig venter, [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [novartis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novartis.md), [exxonmobil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exxonmobil.md), [algae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algae.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md) ### Congressional Algae Fuel Claims and Tim Ryan - **Episode:** [133: The Algae Car Saves Ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/133-the-algae-car-saves-ohio.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-23 - **Time:** 42:59–48:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/133-the-algae-car-saves-ohio/chapter/congressional-algae-fuel-claims-and-tim-ryan.md During a late-night C-SPAN session, Representatives Tim Ryan and John Bocieri promoted the cap-and-trade bill and the potential of the algae biofuel industry. Ryan claimed to have driven a car from California to Washington D.C. powered by algae, asserting that CO2 can be used to grow the fuel in states like Ohio. Keywords: [tim ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-ryan.md), john bocieri, algae biofuel, [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.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)