# Bgp on The No Agenda Show

Bgp comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to October 2023.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** April 2008 – October 2023
- **Related topics:** [Dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [Comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [Level 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/level-3.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Cloudflare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloudflare.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Border Gateway Protocol Security, FCC Net Neutrality Rules

- **Episode:** [1602: Net Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-26
- **Time:** 57:24–59:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity/chapter/border-gateway-protocol-security-fcc-net-neutrality-rules.md

The FCC's net neutrality proposal includes provisions regarding the security of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Critics argue that government intervention in BGP routing is unnecessary and that the commercial market is better suited to handle internet peering and route flapping issues. The discussion warns against giving the government a "red button" for internet control.

Keywords: [bgp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bgp.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), internet infrastructure, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md)

### Border Gateway Protocol, Internet Security and Censorship

- **Episode:** [1601: Unkool & The Gang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-22
- **Time:** 45:20–57:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang/chapter/border-gateway-protocol-internet-security-and-censorship.md

The FCC is investigating vulnerabilities in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) under the guise of national security. Critics argue this is a move to gain control over DNS and the ability to redirect or block internet traffic at a fundamental level.

Keywords: [bgp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bgp.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

### BGP Routing Failures, Bill C-11 Censorship Theory

- **Episode:** [1467: Ninja Variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1467-ninja-variant.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-10
- **Time:** 25:18–28:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1467-ninja-variant/chapter/bgp-routing-failures-bill-c-11-censorship-theory.md

Network experts analyze the Rogers outage through the lens of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and DNS interception. A theory is proposed that the "maintenance upgrade" was an attempt to implement infrastructure for Bill C-11, a Canadian law aimed at monitoring and censoring live video streams to match legacy media standards.

Keywords: [bgp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bgp.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [cloudflare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloudflare.md), bill c-11, [jordan peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md)

### Internet Resilience, Cogent Communications, Infrastructure Risks

- **Episode:** [1431: Red Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-06
- **Time:** 1:15:04–1:16:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1431-red-austin/chapter/internet-resilience-cogent-communications-infrastructure-risks.md

Cogent Communications has reportedly stopped providing backhaul services to Russia, raising questions about the resilience of the global internet. The hosts discuss the potential catastrophic consequences of an internet shutdown, noting how modern infrastructure like smart locks and thermostats rely on connectivity.

Keywords: cogent communications, [bgp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bgp.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nest.md)

### Facebook Global Outage, BGP Configuration Error

- **Episode:** [1388: Sandwich Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-07
- **Time:** 50:39–53:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation/chapter/facebook-global-outage-bgp-configuration-error.md

A massive six-hour global outage takes Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp offline due to a Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) misconfiguration. The outage caused Facebook's stock to drop 5% and led to speculation about internal document shredding during the downtime.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [whatsapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatsapp.md), [bgp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bgp.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md)

### Technical Issues, Cable Company Ditch Diggers and BGP Routing

- **Episode:** [545: Lethal Aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/545-lethal-aid.md)
- **Published:** 2013-09-05
- **Time:** 2:26:56–2:33:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/545-lethal-aid/chapter/technical-issues-cable-company-ditch-diggers-and-bgp-routing.md

The hosts discuss ongoing technical issues with their connection, blaming the "ditch digger" mentality of major cable companies like Time Warner and Comcast. Adam Curry recalls similar infrastructure struggles during the early days of MTV. They explore the possibility of using private BGP routing or sysadmin assistance to stabilize the show's broadcast.

Keywords: [time warner cable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner-cable.md), [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), bgp routing, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md)

### Internet Infrastructure, Level 3 BGP Routing Issues

- **Episode:** [261: AQ-USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/261-aq-usa.md)
- **Published:** 2010-12-16
- **Time:** 44:03–46:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/261-aq-usa/chapter/internet-infrastructure-level-3-bgp-routing-issues.md

Reports indicate that Level 3 Communications, a major Tier 1 backbone provider, has been broadcasting false BGP routes. This is suspected to be a method of slowing down or blocking access to specific sites, including WikiLeaks. The hosts link these technical maneuvers to broader efforts to control internet traffic and the ongoing peering disputes between Comcast and Netflix.

Keywords: [level 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/level-3.md), [bgp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bgp.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md)

### Level 3 Network Issues and Google Routing Problems

- **Episode:** [25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/25-grapes-the-size-of-little-oranges.md)
- **Published:** 2008-04-05
- **Time:** 1:01:34–1:04:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/25-grapes-the-size-of-little-oranges/chapter/level-3-network-issues-and-google-routing-problems.md

Adam Curry reports experiencing low-level networking problems and routing issues with Google services. He suspects the issues may be related to Level 3 Communications or Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) errors, noting that certain IP addresses appeared to be used by multiple interfaces.

Keywords: [level 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/level-3.md), [bgp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bgp.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/networking.md), [internet outage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-outage.md), trace route, [ip address](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ip-address.md)

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