# Amazon Web Services on The No Agenda Show Amazon Web Services comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2012 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** December 2012 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [Netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [Podcast Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [Ai Regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-regulation.md), [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [Bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [Ballistic Missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ballistic-missiles.md), [Belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Infrastructure for Alternative Tech and Podcasting 2.0 - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 59:50–1:02:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/infrastructure-for-alternative-tech-and-podcasting-2-0.md The claim that alternative tech infrastructure does not exist is challenged by the growth of decentralized platforms and the Podcasting 2.0 initiative. While mainstream journalists argue that creators are beholden to Amazon Web Services and Apple, the hosts point to the Podcast Index as a viable alternative. This system is designed to preserve the open nature of podcasting against corporate de-platforming. Keywords: [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) ### Trump on Anthropic AI and National Security - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:39:14–1:42:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/trump-on-anthropic-ai-and-national-security.md President Trump discussed the national security implications of Anthropic AI, noting that CEO Dario Amadei responded "responsibly" to government requests after a potential security threat was identified. Trump revealed that a competitor, the owner of Amazon, alerted the administration to concerns about Anthropic's activities. The President is considering using the Defense Production Act to regulate or control the AI sector if necessary. Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [dario amadei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dario-amadei.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [defense production act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-production-act.md), [ai regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-regulation.md) ### AI Data Centers, Infrastructure Attacks in Bahrain and UAE - **Episode:** [1854: Rackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-26 - **Time:** 30:14–32:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout/chapter/ai-data-centers-infrastructure-attacks-in-bahrain-and-uae.md Ballistic missile and drone strikes have targeted AWS data center locations in Bahrain and the UAE, causing devastating physical damage. The vulnerability of expensive AI infrastructure to direct military hits is highlighted as a new risk in modern warfare. Some suggest the conflict is tied to a broader strategy to ensure U.S. dominance in AI by controlling the energy required to power massive data centers. Keywords: [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), ai data centers, [bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [ballistic missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ballistic-missiles.md), cloud service providers ### Amazon Web Services Global Outage Disrupts Apps - **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-23 - **Time:** 5:19–8:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/amazon-web-services-global-outage-disrupts-apps.md A global outage at Amazon Web Services disrupts Snapchat, Disney Plus, Signal, McDonald's texting, and other services. The outage is framed as another reminder of the internet's dependence on a few American cloud companies, following the earlier CrowdStrike malfunction. Keywords: [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [snapchat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snapchat.md), [disney plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-plus.md), [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md) ### Belarus Military Drills and Open Mapping Foundation - **Episode:** [1512: Cash is Criminal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-15 - **Time:** 2:22:40–2:25:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal/chapter/belarus-military-drills-and-open-mapping-foundation.md Belarus has initiated emergency military inspections and joint training exercises with Russian forces near the Ukrainian border, raising concerns about a potential northern intervention. In the tech sector, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services have formed the Overture Maps Foundation. This collaborative effort aims to develop interoperable open map data to compete with Google's dominance in mapping services. Keywords: [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), overture maps foundation, [google maps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-maps.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md) ### Rita Katz, ISIS Propaganda Website Takedown - **Episode:** [1377: R9X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-29 - **Time:** 11:12–13:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x/chapter/rita-katz-isis-propaganda-website-takedown.md Rita Katz of the SITE Intelligence Group reported that Amazon Web Services (AWS) disabled an ISIS propaganda website it had hosted since April. The website reportedly utilized source code and imagery from the Islamic State's primary propaganda arm. The return of Katz to the news cycle is noted in the context of her historical role in identifying extremist media. Keywords: [rita katz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rita-katz.md), [site intelligence group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Alternative Tech Infrastructure, Podcast Index - **Episode:** [1320: Quarantine Dodgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-11 - **Time:** 2:08:00–2:12:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers/chapter/alternative-tech-infrastructure-podcast-index.md The ProPublica article claims that alternative tech infrastructure does not exist because of the dominance of AWS, Apple, and Google. The hosts refute this by pointing to the "Podcast Index" and other decentralized platforms like Gab and NoAgendaTube, which are building ecosystems independent of Silicon Valley giants. Keywords: [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [gab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gab.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [decentralization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decentralization.md) ### Jason Calacanis, Parler De-platforming and Silicon Valley Sentiment - **Episode:** [1314: Gnarler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-21 - **Time:** 32:40–38:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1314-gnarler/chapter/jason-calacanis-parler-de-platforming-and-silicon-valley-sentiment.md The discussion focuses on Jason Calacanis's appearance on CNBC, where he defended the de-platforming of Parler. Calacanis claimed that the move was driven by public safety concerns and employee pressure rather than a coordinated attack on Donald Trump. He described Parler as a "constitutional nightmare" and suggested that the removal of the app provides a "blue wave" exit ramp for big tech companies. The hosts critique Calacanis's history in the tech industry and his stance on private company rights. Keywords: [jason calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md), [parler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parler.md), [de-platforming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-platforming.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md) ### SMS Routing, RCS Protocol, and Server Load Issues - **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-17 - **Time:** 2:30:58–2:37:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/sms-routing-rcs-protocol-and-server-load-issues.md Technical insiders provide details on the fragility of the global SMS and MMS routing infrastructure, which is largely outsourced to third-party companies like Open Market. The transition to the RCS (Rich Communication Services) protocol is discussed as a potential replacement. The hosts suggest that many instances of "shadow banning" on social media may actually be technical failures caused by servers being unable to handle massive data loads. Keywords: [sms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sms.md), [rcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rcs.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), open market, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [shadow banning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-banning.md) ### Project JEDI Contract, Amazon and Microsoft Competition - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 24:05–26:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/project-jedi-contract-amazon-and-microsoft-competition.md The security breach involving Jeff Bezos's personal data is framed as a potential liability for Amazon's bid for the Department of Defense's Project JEDI contract. The $10 billion cloud computing initiative requires high-level security clearances, leading to speculation that the leak could benefit competitors like Microsoft. The discussion posits that a CEO unable to secure personal "dick pics" may be viewed as a risk for national security data. Keywords: project jedi, [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md) ### Protest Movements, Jeff Bezos, MS-13 Long Island - **Episode:** [1015: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1015-pentacon.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-11 - **Time:** 49:16–52:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1015-pentacon/chapter/protest-movements-jeff-bezos-ms-13-long-island.md Current protest movements, including "Children Against Guns," are characterized as being co-opted by organizations funded by George Soros. Jeff Bezos is described as cooperative with the CIA due to a $500 million Amazon Web Services contract, though he is not an agent. Additionally, a report links the rise of MS-13 violence on Long Island to federal policies that settled undocumented minors in the area. Keywords: [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [ms-13](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ms-13.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### Microservice Architecture, PayPal Donation Failures - **Episode:** [871: New World Hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-23 - **Time:** 52:35–56:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers/chapter/microservice-architecture-paypal-donation-failures.md The recent internet outages are attributed to vulnerabilities in microservice architecture, where modern websites rely on numerous interlinked third-party services. A listener report describes a failure in PayPal's credit card verification system during the attack, illustrating how a single point of failure in a microservice chain can disable a platform. Keywords: [microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [cloudflare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloudflare.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md) ### Chicago Cloud Tax, Netflix Streaming - **Episode:** [735: Zucchini Emoji](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-03 - **Time:** 2:34:45–2:36:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/735-zucchini-emoji/chapter/chicago-cloud-tax-netflix-streaming.md The city of Chicago has implemented a 9% "cloud tax" on electronically delivered amusements and computer leases, affecting services like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon Web Services. Legal experts suggest the tax may violate the Internet Tax Freedom Act by discriminating against online services. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), cloud tax, [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), internet tax freedom act ### Visioneers Movie, Spontaneous Human Combustion and Cloud Failures - **Episode:** [473: Mac and Cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/473-mac-and-cheese.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-27 - **Time:** 2:29:57–2:31:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/473-mac-and-cheese/chapter/visioneers-movie-spontaneous-human-combustion-and-cloud-failures.md John C. Dvorak recommends the 2008 film "Visioneers," which features themes of spontaneous human combustion. The hosts also discuss the Christmas Day failure of Amazon's cloud services, which caused widespread outages for Netflix and other streaming platforms. 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