# Bakersfield on The No Agenda Show Bakersfield comes up in 16 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [High-speed Rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [Eminent Domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [Gavin Newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Fresno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fresno.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Bird Scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-scooters.md), [Bruns Clothing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruns-clothing.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### California High Speed Rail, Financial Crisis and Delays - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 2:02:48–2:05:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/california-high-speed-rail-financial-crisis-and-delays.md The California High Speed Rail project faces a potential total loss of funding by December 2027, according to the state's Inspector General. The project is currently billions of dollars over budget and has only produced limited concrete structures in the Central Valley. The hosts contrast this failure with Japan's high-speed rail system, which was completed in the late 1950s. Keywords: [high speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [inspector general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspector-general.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md) ### California High-Speed Rail, DOT Audit - **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-22 - **Time:** 2:18:03–2:22:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/california-high-speed-rail-dot-audit.md A producer working on the California High-Speed Rail project provides an insider update on the "scam of scams." A recent U.S. Department of Transportation audit warns that cost reimbursements may be retroactive if violations are found, potentially leaving contractors liable for millions. The project is described as preposterous and a point of leverage in the rivalry between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom. Keywords: [california high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-high-speed-rail.md), chsra, us dot, [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md) ### Bakersfield Hydrogen Fueling Station Explosion, Green Energy Risks - **Episode:** [1576: Disease X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-27 - **Time:** 42:20–45:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x/chapter/bakersfield-hydrogen-fueling-station-explosion-green-energy-risks.md A hydrogen fueling station in Bakersfield, California, operated by Golden Empire Transit, suffered a massive explosion that destroyed a hydrogen fuel cell bus. The incident occurred during a refueling operation and forced the closure of the Golden State Highway. The failure highlights the volatility of hydrogen infrastructure, despite marketing claims regarding the safety and effectiveness of alternative fuel technologies. Keywords: [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), hydrogen fuel, golden empire transit, [explosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosion.md), [kern county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kern-county.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md) ### Final Producer Donations, De-douching and Cherokee Ancestry - **Episode:** [1352: Race Norming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-03 - **Time:** 2:39:32–2:45:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1352-race-norming/chapter/final-producer-donations-de-douching-and-cherokee-ancestry.md The final segment of producer donations includes a "get well" shout-out for a listener in Phoenix recovering from a brain injury. A producer from Bakersfield requests a "de-douching" after certifying his Cherokee ancestry, jokingly referring to himself as a "white indigenous millennial producer." The show concludes by reiterating its "value for value" funding model and thanking the global network of producers. Keywords: [phoenix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phoenix.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [cherokee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cherokee.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md) ### Dr. Dan Erickson YouTube Censorship, Emergency Medical Center Conflict - **Episode:** [1238: Sake Stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-03 - **Time:** 32:53–35:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock/chapter/dr-dan-erickson-youtube-censorship-emergency-medical-center-conflict.md YouTube removed videos featuring Dr. Dan Erickson and his colleagues from Bakersfield, California, after they questioned the necessity of lockdowns based on their own clinical data. The doctors, who own independent emergency medical centers, faced backlash from major hospital organizations and medical boards. The conflict highlights the tension between independent practitioners and the regulated hospital system during the pandemic response. Keywords: dan erickson, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [hospitals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitals.md) ### Associate Executive Producer Credits, Knighting Ceremony - **Episode:** [1238: Sake Stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-03 - **Time:** 1:33:56–1:40:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock/chapter/associate-executive-producer-credits-knighting-ceremony.md The show conducted a knighting ceremony for several producers, including Sir Scott and Dame Gail. Gregory Van Mullen of Bakersfield was also recognized for his support of local doctors Erickson and Artin. The hosts encouraged producers to list their executive titles on their professional resumes, highlighting the prestige associated with supporting the "best podcast in the universe." Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [damehood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damehood.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), resume building ### Donor Thank Yous, "Yes Dear" Relationship Advice - **Episode:** [1238: Sake Stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-03 - **Time:** 2:22:08–2:29:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1238-sake-stock/chapter/donor-thank-yous-yes-dear-relationship-advice.md The hosts thanked a long list of $50 donors, many of whom contributed their government stimulus checks to the show. One listener shared a humorous story about attempting to use President Trump's "nice and easy, just relax" line on his wife, which resulted in a negative outcome. The hosts concluded that the only effective phrase in a marital argument is "yes dear, I was wrong." Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [stimulus check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-check.md), [relationship advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/relationship-advice.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md) ### Dr. Dan Erickson on Empty Hospitals and Fear - **Episode:** [1237: Imbleachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1237-imbleachment.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-30 - **Time:** 1:20:54–1:23:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1237-imbleachment/chapter/dr-dan-erickson-on-empty-hospitals-and-fear.md Dr. Dan Erickson of Bakersfield, California, holds a press conference detailing the "evacuation" of the healthcare system as hospitals remain empty and staff are furloughed. He argues that the public's fear of COVID-19 is preventing people with heart disease and cancer from seeking necessary care. Erickson notes that while New York is busy, many other regions are seeing minimal hospital volume. Keywords: dan erickson, [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [icu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icu.md), [furlough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furlough.md), secondary effects ### Animal Abuse, Bird Scooters, Ring Doorbell Surveillance - **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-17 - **Time:** 1:47:06–1:50:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/animal-abuse-bird-scooters-ring-doorbell-surveillance.md A woman in Bakersfield, California, was charged with felony animal abuse after Ring doorbell footage showed her dragging a dog behind an electric Bird scooter. The suspect, a contracted psychologist at a state prison, had her contract terminated after the video went viral. The incident highlights the growing role of private home surveillance networks, such as Amazon's Ring, in providing evidence for criminal investigations. Keywords: [bird scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-scooters.md), animal abuse, [ring doorbell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ring-doorbell.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md) ### Gavin Newsom, High-Speed Rail Cancellation - **Episode:** [1112: El Valvador](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1112-el-valvador.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-15 - **Time:** 1:39:05–1:45:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1112-el-valvador/chapter/gavin-newsom-high-speed-rail-cancellation.md Governor Gavin Newsom announced the cancellation of the full San Francisco to Los Angeles high-speed rail line, opting instead for a limited link between Merced and Bakersfield. The multi-billion dollar Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco, intended as the rail's hub, is now described as a "fiasco" and a potential homeless shelter. Speculation suggests the plug was pulled to avoid a corruption scandal involving land sales to the rail authority. Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [merced](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merced.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), transportation center ### California High-Speed Rail, Cost Overruns and Corruption - **Episode:** [1014: Rise of the Betas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-08 - **Time:** 1:47:05–1:51:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas/chapter/california-high-speed-rail-cost-overruns-and-corruption.md The California high-speed rail project, originally budgeted at $6 billion for a 119-mile stretch in the Central Valley, has seen costs rise to $11 billion. Critics allege the project is rife with state-level corruption, with routes designed to pass through land owned by local politicians. A clip of President Obama from his first term promoted the train as a way to avoid airport security and "taking off your shoes." Keywords: [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [fresno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fresno.md) ### Jerry Brown, California High-Speed Rail - **Episode:** [482: Media Harmonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/482-media-harmonization.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-27 - **Time:** 2:29:24–2:33:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/482-media-harmonization/chapter/jerry-brown-california-high-speed-rail.md California Governor Jerry Brown defended the state's high-speed rail project in his State of the State address, comparing the effort to "The Little Engine That Could." The project, which Brown first proposed in 1982, is set to break ground in 2013 with an initial phase connecting Madera to Bakersfield. Keywords: [jerry brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-brown.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md) ### Listener Donations and Personal Karma Requests - **Episode:** [305: Last Show Ever](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever.md) - **Published:** 2011-05-19 - **Time:** 1:37:33–1:42:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/listener-donations-and-personal-karma-requests.md A large segment of listener donations is read, with many contributors requesting "karma" for job searches, new businesses, or personal health. Notable mentions include Bruns Clothing in South Dakota and a "Minuteman" call to action for donations. The hosts acknowledge the diverse geographic reach of the audience from Denmark to Texas. Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [bruns clothing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruns-clothing.md), minuetmen, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md) ### Urban Infrastructure Report, California Rail Freight - **Episode:** [230: Battle of the Billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/230-battle-of-the-billionaires.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-29 - **Time:** 36:21–37:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/230-battle-of-the-billionaires/chapter/urban-infrastructure-report-california-rail-freight.md A report from the Center for Urban Infrastructure suggests that California's high-speed rail project may prioritize freight transport over passenger travel. The report focuses on linking Bakersfield and Fresno in the Central Valley. The hosts discuss the logistical challenges of the plan, including the need for massive parking structures and "air rights." Keywords: [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [fresno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fresno.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [freight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight.md), urban infrastructure ### High-Speed Rail Propaganda and Bakersfield Route - **Episode:** [207: What do you call Soy milk?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/207-what-do-you-call-soy-milk.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-10 - **Time:** 1:42:22–1:44:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/207-what-do-you-call-soy-milk/chapter/high-speed-rail-propaganda-and-bakersfield-route.md The marketing for the new iPhone 4 mentions the use of aluminosilicate glass, the same material used in high-speed trains, which is viewed as a subtle "trains good, planes bad" propaganda effort. In California, the proposed high-speed rail route through Bakersfield is criticized as a front for expanding freight capacity rather than serving passengers. Local opposition is growing as the planned 200-mph tracks threaten schools and historic buildings. 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