# Bay Bridge on The No Agenda Show Bay Bridge comes up in 14 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to November 2023. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – November 2023 - **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Chinese Steel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-steel.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [Oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Traffic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic.md), [Andrew Cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Bitpay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitpay.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### San Francisco Bay Bridge Protests, Pro-Palestine Activists - **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-16 - **Time:** 3:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/san-francisco-bay-bridge-protests-pro-palestine-activists.md Protesters shut down the San Francisco Bay Bridge, leading to multiple arrests by local law enforcement. KTVU coverage highlighted activists, many wearing masks and keffiyehs, who blocked traffic with approximately 50 vehicles. In a notable escalation, some protesters reportedly threw their car keys into the water to prevent the vehicles from being easily moved by authorities. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [ktvu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ktvu.md), [pro-palestine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pro-palestine.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md) ### Historical Gas Taxes and Manhattan Congestion Charges - **Episode:** [1127: Netherlindian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1127-netherlindian.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-10 - **Time:** 2:21:59–2:24:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1127-netherlindian/chapter/historical-gas-taxes-and-manhattan-congestion-charges.md The discussion explores the permanence of "temporary" taxes, citing the "Kok's Quarter" gas tax in the Netherlands and the ever-increasing tolls on the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Manhattan's new congestion charge is mentioned as a first for American cities. These fees are viewed as a "slave" system that will be further enabled by 5G surveillance technology. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [congestion charge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congestion-charge.md), [manhattan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhattan.md) ### Waze and Google Shortcuts, Traffic Rerouting - **Episode:** [1053: Lefties are Right](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-24 - **Time:** 1:42:27–1:45:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1053-lefties-are-right/chapter/waze-and-google-shortcuts-traffic-rerouting.md A discussion on how navigation apps like Google and Waze have "ruined" personal shortcuts by sharing them with the masses, leading to congestion on previously quiet side streets. An anecdote about attempting to reach Burbank Airport via Sunset Boulevard highlights the frustration of GPS systems that insist on routing drivers into heavy traffic on the 405 freeway. Keywords: [google maps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-maps.md), [waze](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waze.md), [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), shortcuts, [traffic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic.md) ### Bay Bridge Woman and FBI Oakland Partnership - **Episode:** [747: Heteronormative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/747-heteronormative.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-13 - **Time:** 3:11:02–3:14:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/747-heteronormative/chapter/bay-bridge-woman-and-fbi-oakland-partnership.md Local news teasers in the Bay Area highlighted a woman who allegedly jumped off the Bay Bridge and hitchhiked on a dump truck. Additionally, the FBI is reportedly forming a new partnership with the Oakland Police Department to address rising crime rates. Keywords: [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [kpix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kpix.md), news teasers ### San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Budget Overruns and Chinese Steel - **Episode:** [545: Lethal Aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/545-lethal-aid.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-05 - **Time:** 1:59:21–2:02:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/545-lethal-aid/chapter/san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-budget-overruns-and-chinese-steel.md The new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opens six years behind schedule and five times over its original budget, costing $6.4 billion. The hosts note that the bridge was constructed using Chinese steel, meaning much of the taxpayer funding went to China. They cite this as a primary example of California's fiscal mismanagement. Keywords: [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [chinese steel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-steel.md), [budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md) ### Thwarted Terrorist Plots and Methodology Secrets - **Episode:** [523: by Law and by Rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/523-by-law-and-by-rule.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-20 - **Time:** 1:20:30–1:23:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/523-by-law-and-by-rule/chapter/thwarted-terrorist-plots-and-methodology-secrets.md General Keith Alexander claims the NSA has thwarted over 50 terrorist incidents but refuses to provide details on 48 of them to protect "methodology." The hosts mock this reasoning, arguing that describing a plot (e.g., a plan to blow up a bridge) does not reveal technical collection methods. They suggest the number of actual thwarted plots is likely exaggerated. Keywords: [keith alexander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-alexander.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), plots, methodology, [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), stock exchange ### Bitcoin Market Trends and California Infrastructure Concerns - **Episode:** [499: Spam Horse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/499-spam-horse.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-28 - **Time:** 3:27–5:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/499-spam-horse/chapter/bitcoin-market-trends-and-california-infrastructure-concerns.md The hosts review the current price of Bitcoin, which has reached $94, and discuss the process of selling through BitPay. The conversation shifts to a hypothetical earthquake in California, specifically targeting the new Bay Bridge. Concerns are raised about the use of Chinese steel in the bridge's construction and the potential for a catastrophic failure. Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [bitpay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitpay.md), [earthquake machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake-machine.md), [chinese steel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-steel.md), [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md) ### Chinese Bridge Construction, Welding Anecdote - **Episode:** [401: The War on Chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/401-the-war-on-chicken.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-19 - **Time:** 2:00:53–2:03:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/401-the-war-on-chicken/chapter/chinese-bridge-construction-welding-anecdote.md Major U.S. infrastructure projects, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, are being constructed using Chinese government-owned firms and materials. The hosts dispute the claim that there is a shortage of qualified American welders. This leads to a personal anecdote about a host's experience as a 16-year-old welder and the painful consequences of "welder's eyes" after working without a mask. Keywords: san francisco-oakland bay bridge, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [welding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/welding.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [high school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school.md) ### New York Times Analysis of Natural Gas and China - **Episode:** [316: Adios, MOFO!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/316-adios-mofo.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-26 - **Time:** 1:26:59–1:33:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/316-adios-mofo/chapter/new-york-times-analysis-of-natural-gas-and-china.md The Sunday New York Times is deconstructed, focusing on a front-page photo of Governor Cuomo and a story about the "natural gas bubble." Another article highlights that the new span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is being constructed using Chinese steel and labor. The hosts criticize the lack of domestic steel production and the promotional tone regarding China's move up the global economic value chain. Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [shale gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-gas.md), [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### San Francisco Bay Bridge Closure and Caltrans Criticism - **Episode:** [144: Hemorrhagic Flu Outbreak!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/144-hemorrhagic-flu-outbreak.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-01 - **Time:** 55:16–58:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/144-hemorrhagic-flu-outbreak/chapter/san-francisco-bay-bridge-closure-and-caltrans-criticism.md The San Francisco Bay Bridge remains closed following structural issues, leading to criticism of Caltrans for poor management and infrastructure decisions. Concerns are raised regarding the quality of subpar steel imported from China for the new bridge span. The hosts discuss the high cost of the project compared to historical bridge construction in the area. Keywords: [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [caltrans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caltrans.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [chinese steel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinese-steel.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) ### Show Outro and Thursday Episode Preview - **Episode:** [144: Hemorrhagic Flu Outbreak!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/144-hemorrhagic-flu-outbreak.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-01 - **Time:** 1:43:45–1:45:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/144-hemorrhagic-flu-outbreak/chapter/show-outro-and-thursday-episode-preview.md The hosts conclude the episode with a final push for donations via the "value-for-value" model. They debate whether the San Francisco Bay Bridge will reopen by Thursday and sign off from their respective locations in "Gitmo Nation West" and the Pacific Northwest. The next episode is scheduled for the following Thursday. Keywords: [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), gitmo nation west, [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### San Francisco Bay Bridge Closure and Infrastructure Failures - **Episode:** [143: Obama Sells Out To China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/143-obama-sells-out-to-china.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-29 - **Time:** 0:01–1:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/143-obama-sells-out-to-china/chapter/san-francisco-bay-bridge-closure-and-infrastructure-failures.md The San Francisco Bay Bridge was closed indefinitely following the snapping of two guide wires during 50-mile-per-hour winds. This incident occurred only two months after the bridge was shut down for extensive repairs during Labor Day weekend. Concerns are raised regarding the management of the bridge's retrofit and the decision not to build a separate span to maintain capacity during repairs. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [department of transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md) ### San Francisco Bay Area Storm, Traffic and Infrastructure Flooding - **Episode:** [14: Neelis Kroes Is Hot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/14-neelis-kroes-is-hot.md) - **Published:** 2008-01-27 - **Time:** 0:01–4:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/14-neelis-kroes-is-hot/chapter/san-francisco-bay-area-storm-traffic-and-infrastructure-flooding.md Heavy rain in Northern California caused significant traffic delays and localized flooding on the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Observations from the commute include water collecting in the Yerba Buena Island tunnel and large sheets of water falling from the upper deck of the bridge onto vehicles below. The storm reportedly dropped approximately six inches of rain over a short period, leading to hazardous driving conditions and office workers delaying their departures from the city. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [bay bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-bridge.md), yerba buena island, goat island, [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), [traffic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic.md), [weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather.md) ### San Francisco Traffic, Millennium Tower Construction Risks - **Episode:** [3: No Agenda 003](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/3-no-agenda-003.md) - **Published:** 2007-11-09 - **Time:** 0:01–4:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/3-no-agenda-003/chapter/san-francisco-traffic-millennium-tower-construction-risks.md San Francisco traffic patterns show unusual congestion entering the city during evening commute hours. Discussion focuses on the construction of the Millennium Tower, referred to as the Tower of Death, which is the tallest residential building west of the Mississippi River. 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