# Blackouts on The No Agenda Show Blackouts comes up in 82 chapters across 78 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 82 - **Episodes:** 78 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [Gray Davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gray-davis.md), [Power Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Cyber Attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Energy Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-crisis.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 82 ### Indian Government Internet Shutdowns and BitSocial App - **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-18 - **Time:** 22:00–25:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/indian-government-internet-shutdowns-and-bitsocial-app.md The Indian government reportedly cut internet access 65 times in 2025 to suppress dissent, the highest rate in any democracy. Developer Rahul Kumar created BitSocial, a Bluetooth-based alternative used by protesters to bypass these blackouts. The technology allows messages to travel several meters between devices, effectively covering large areas through a chain of user hardware. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), rahul kumar, bitsocial, [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [bluetooth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluetooth.md) ### AI Apocalypse Bug Out Bags and Portable Power - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 1:55:03–1:58:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/ai-apocalypse-bug-out-bags-and-portable-power.md New York City firefighter Jason Charles showcased his "bug out bag" designed for a potential AI apocalypse or extended power grid failure. The kit includes a solar-powered EcoFlow generator, tents, and tools for survival in the woods. The hosts critique the practicality of carrying heavy batteries during a city-wide evacuation, suggesting that hunkering down with security is a more viable strategy. Keywords: jason charles, bug out bag, ecoflow, [survivalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/survivalism.md), [blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackouts.md) ### Kamala Harris Excludes Media from Richard Pan Campaign Event - **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-08 - **Time:** 38:43–41:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/kamala-harris-excludes-media-from-richard-pan-campaign-event.md Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned for Richard Pan in a newly redistricted California district, but the event was marked by the exclusion of several media outlets, including the New York Times. Local reporters questioned Pan on the decision to bar journalists, which he deflected by claiming other media were present. The move was criticized as a lack of transparency during a competitive race against Republican Kevin Kiley. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [richard pan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-pan.md), kevin kiley, [media blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-blackout.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Elizabeth Warren, Federal Reserve Secret Meeting Allegations - **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Time:** 53:07–54:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/elizabeth-warren-federal-reserve-secret-meeting-allegations.md Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Federal Reserve officials regarding an alleged secret meeting that occurred during a blackout period. The discussion centers on Warren's insistence on an Inspector General investigation into potential leaks and the refusal of Fed leadership to engage in hypotheticals. Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [inspector general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspector-general.md), blackout period ### Cuba Energy Crisis, CIA Director John Ratcliffe Visit - **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-17 - **Time:** 47:08–52:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/cuba-energy-crisis-cia-director-john-ratcliffe-visit.md Cuba is experiencing massive electrical blackouts and protests in Havana after exhausting its supply of Russian crude oil. CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare visit to the island to deliver a message that the U.S. is willing to engage on economic and security issues only if fundamental reforms are made. While the U.S. maintains a de facto oil blockade, it has offered $100 million in aid. Cuban officials remain resistant to changing their one-party socialist system despite the dire humanitarian situation. Keywords: [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [havana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/havana.md), [john ratcliffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-ratcliffe.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackouts.md), russian crude ### Iran Absolute Digital Isolation and Huawei Infrastructure - **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-14 - **Time:** 9:18–13:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/iran-absolute-digital-isolation-and-huawei-infrastructure.md Iran has implemented a severe government-imposed internet shutdown, reaching over 1,000 hours of blackout by April 2026. A leaked plan titled Absolute Digital Isolation reveals a multi-year project to build a "barracks internet" using a Huawei-based platform costing up to $1 billion. This system treats global web access as a privilege for vetted individuals while forcing the general population onto a domestic intranet. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), absolute digital isolation, massoud pazeshkian, [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md) ### Starlink Smuggling, Iran Internet Blackout - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 1:21:18–1:24:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/starlink-smuggling-iran-internet-blackout.md A clandestine network is smuggling Starlink satellite terminals into Iran to bypass a nationwide internet blackout triggered by the war with Israel. These devices provide a vital communications lifeline for citizens to share information and document government actions. While the Iranian regime has escalated arrests for espionage related to Starlink use, the technology remains the primary tool for circumventing state censorship. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [smuggling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smuggling.md) ### Iran Internet Blackout, CNN Propaganda and Surgical Strikes - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 33:04–37:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/iran-internet-blackout-cnn-propaganda-and-surgical-strikes.md The hosts analyze media coverage of a near-total internet blackout in Iran, contrasting CNN's reporting with independent accounts. While mainstream outlets report massive casualties during protests, Mimi notes that recent military actions have shifted toward "surgical strikes" against specific targets. They discuss the difficulty of obtaining accurate information from within the country due to the IRGC's brutal crackdown. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [surgical strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgical-strikes.md), frederick pleitgen ### Iran Protests and Execution Threats - **Episode:** [1834: Swarm Forge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-15 - **Time:** 1:16:17–1:19:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge/chapter/iran-protests-and-execution-threats.md Reports from Iran indicate a bloody crackdown on anti-regime protesters, with claims of thousands killed and an internet blackout. President Trump stated he received information that planned executions have been halted following his warnings of "strong action." A specific case involving a 26-year-old man facing public hanging from a crane in Tehran is highlighted as a symbol of the regime's use of force. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [executions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executions.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md) ### Berlin Blackout, Volcano Group Terror Attack - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 2:41:09–2:45:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/berlin-blackout-volcano-group-terror-attack.md A major power outage in Berlin, the longest since World War II, was attributed to an arson attack by a left-wing extremist group known as the Volcano Group. The attack on the power grid left 100,000 residents without heat during freezing temperatures as a protest against fossil fuels. Keywords: [berlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md), volcano group, [arson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arson.md) ### Berlin Blackout, Antifa and Infrastructure Sabotage - **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-08 - **Time:** 1:30:14–1:32:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/berlin-blackout-antifa-and-infrastructure-sabotage.md Parts of Berlin experienced significant power outages reportedly caused by Antifa activists targeting power stations with sophisticated methods, possibly involving EMP-like devices. The sabotage has left residents without heating during winter, with repairs taking nearly a week to complete. Some analysts suggest the term "Antifa" may be used as code for other radical groups operating within Europe. Keywords: [berlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md), [emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) ### Sanjay Gupta on Alcohol and Long-Term Memory - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 1:00:35–1:04:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/sanjay-gupta-on-alcohol-and-long-term-memory.md Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the medical effects of alcohol on memory, distinguishing between "blackout" and "grey-out" states. He notes that while intoxicated individuals can often recall details in the short term, alcohol acts as a "sledgehammer" to the process of encoding long-term memories. This medical context is applied to the reliability of Christine Blasey Ford's decades-old recollections. Keywords: [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), memory encoding, [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md), grey-out, [christine blasey ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-blasey-ford.md) ### Disney and YouTube TV Carriage Dispute - **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-02 - **Time:** 2:46:43–2:48:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/disney-and-youtube-tv-carriage-dispute.md YouTube TV has removed Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC, following a failed carriage agreement. The blackout leaves subscribers without access to major sports and local news. The hosts suggest a "life hack" for affected viewers: watching Disney-posted clips directly on YouTube, which often removes commercials and provides the core content for free. Keywords: [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [youtube tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube-tv.md), [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), [abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md), [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md) ### General Strike Promotion, Margaritaville and Ohio Bomb - **Episode:** [1811: NA Era](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-26 - **Time:** 3:25:36–3:28:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era/chapter/general-strike-promotion-margaritaville-and-ohio-bomb.md Activists on TikTok promote the idea of a "general vacation strike" to shut down the U.S. economy and force the administration out of office. The hosts dismiss the movement as ineffective and "Ohio," a slang term for something lame or cringe. They compare the effort to previous failed social media-driven protests like "Blackout Tuesday." Keywords: [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [labor movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-movement.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [political activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-activism.md), [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md) ### People's Sick Day, Economic Blackout and Discord - **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-02 - **Time:** 38:54–42:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/people-s-sick-day-economic-blackout-and-discord.md A movement called "The People's Sick Day" is circulating on TikTok and Discord, calling for a three-day economic blackout where participants stop working and spending. To prevent corporate interference, organizers claim they will only announce the specific dates 48 hours in advance. Keywords: people's sick day, [discord](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discord.md), economic blackout, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [labor strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-strike.md) ### Blackout the System Economic Protest Website - **Episode:** [1798: Adam & The Robot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1798-adam-the-robot.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-11 - **Time:** 48:23–52:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1798-adam-the-robot/chapter/blackout-the-system-economic-protest-website.md A new digital movement called "Blackout the System" is calling for a massive economic protest on September 17th. The website encourages participants to adjust W-4 tax withholdings, withdraw money from major banks in favor of credit unions, and cancel corporate subscriptions. The hosts analyze the site's high production value and its claims of participation across 28 countries. Keywords: blackout the system, economic protest, w-4, [credit unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-unions.md), [corporate greed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-greed.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), global movement ### Fredericksburg Gossip and Elite Bunker Rumors - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 2:44:47–2:46:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/fredericksburg-gossip-and-elite-bunker-rumors.md Local gossip in Fredericksburg, Texas, involves claims from high-ranking military family members that elites are moving into bunkers in anticipation of a major event. Rumors suggest a potential blackout or significant disruption scheduled for late August or mid-September. Listeners are advised to maintain supplies of food, water, and cash. Keywords: [fredericksburg texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg-texas.md), [bunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bunkers.md), military rumors, [preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/preparedness.md), [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md) ### Five Days of Darkness, August Blackout Rumors - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 58:55–1:00:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/five-days-of-darkness-august-blackout-rumors.md Viral rumors on social media claim a "five days of darkness" event will occur in August or September, involving a total internet and power shutdown. Some versions of the narrative link the event to a general strike or a "blackout" protest. Experts dismiss these claims as baseless misinformation designed to create public anxiety. Keywords: [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### European Grid Blackout and Renewable Energy Debate - **Episode:** [1761: News Desert](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-04 - **Time:** 59:25–1:04:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert/chapter/european-grid-blackout-and-renewable-energy-debate.md The European Commission addressed a major power outage, dismissing claims of a cyberattack as disinformation. While officials insist the grid can handle high volumes of renewable energy, reports suggest the loss of 15 gigawatts from France caused the system to fluctuate and shut down. Alternative theories involving magnetic pole shifts are also mentioned as circulating online. 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