# Bushfires on The No Agenda Show Bushfires comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to January 2020. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – January 2020 - **Related topics:** [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [New South Wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [Rain Sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-sticks.md), [Arson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arson.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Rain Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Chris Wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wilson.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Australian Donor Neville, Climate Faith, Bushfire Causes - **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-23 - **Time:** 1:20:35–1:22:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/australian-donor-neville-climate-faith-bushfire-causes.md Neville from Australia contributed $909.94, criticizing politicians and "climate change faith followers" for blaming the bushfire crisis solely on global warming. He notes that many fires were started by arson or accidents and argues that green policies have hindered effective land management. The donation was sent as a "value-for-value" return for the rain that followed the show's use of rain sticks. Keywords: neville, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [arson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arson.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md) ### Edward Snowden 2013 Clip and Australian Rain Sticks - **Episode:** [1206: Tolerized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-12 - **Time:** 1:55:30–1:58:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized/chapter/edward-snowden-2013-clip-and-australian-rain-sticks.md A 2013 news clip featuring Vladimir Putin telling Edward Snowden "it's time to go" is played to highlight the longevity of the international standoff. Shifting to current events, the hosts claim credit for recent rains in Australia, attributing the weather change to their use of "precision" rain sticks. They acknowledge that some of the rain mistakenly hit Indonesia instead of the fire-ravaged regions. Keywords: [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [rain sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-sticks.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md) ### Australian Bushfires, Arson Investigations, Rain Stick Rituals - **Episode:** [1205: Death Bus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-09 - **Time:** 8:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus/chapter/australian-bushfires-arson-investigations-rain-stick-rituals.md The 2020 Australian bushfires prompted a "rain stick" ritual by the hosts, followed by reports of actual rainfall in Eden, New South Wales. Australian police established Strike Force Indara to investigate potential arson, with detectives monitoring known "firebugs" during extreme weather conditions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is accused of using the phrase "boots on the ground," a term frequently used on the podcast, without attribution. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md), [arson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arson.md), [rain sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-sticks.md), eden, trudy mcintosh, [scott morrison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-morrison.md) ### Australian Bushfires, Rain Stick Ritual for New South Wales - **Episode:** [1204: Hunt the Wumpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-05 - **Time:** 11:24–13:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus/chapter/australian-bushfires-rain-stick-ritual-for-new-south-wales.md In response to a listener request from New South Wales, a ritual involving a "triple shake" of a rain stick was performed to symbolically bring relief to the Australian bushfires. The segment addressed the severe drought conditions and the perceived lack of effective environmental intervention. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md), [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), [sir chris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-chris.md) ### Indian Ocean Dipole, Australian Bushfire Causes - **Episode:** [1203: RET](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1203-ret.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-02 - **Time:** 1:51:45–1:53:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1203-ret/chapter/indian-ocean-dipole-australian-bushfire-causes.md The BBC reports that the severe bushfires in Australia are linked to a "positive Indian Ocean Dipole," a phenomenon where cooler sea temperatures lead to less rainfall. While scientists attempt to link this to broader climate change, the hosts mock the use of complex meteorological terms to explain natural weather cycles. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), indian ocean dipole, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md) ### Australian Bushfire Relief and Rain Stick Ritual - **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-29 - **Time:** 5:53–6:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/australian-bushfire-relief-and-rain-stick-ritual.md In response to a request from producer Sir Chris Wilson, a traditional "rain stick" ritual is performed to symbolically bring relief to New South Wales. The region has been suffering from severe heat and bushfires. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [chris wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wilson.md), [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md) ### New Zealand Bushfires, Rain Stick Ceremony - **Episode:** [904: Reich 4.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-16 - **Time:** 2:16:33–2:19:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0/chapter/new-zealand-bushfires-rain-stick-ceremony.md In response to severe bushfires near Christchurch, New Zealand, the hosts perform a rain stick ceremony. They reiterate their commitment to the value-for-value model, which avoids traditional advertising in favor of direct listener support. Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [christchurch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christchurch.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md), [rain sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-sticks.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Australian Military Linked to NSW Bushfires - **Episode:** [559: Tech Surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/559-tech-surge.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-24 - **Time:** 1:47:07–1:50:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/559-tech-surge/chapter/australian-military-linked-to-nsw-bushfires.md The Australian military is investigating whether a massive bushfire near Lithgow was started by live ordnance exercises at the Marangaroo Army Range. Despite this local cause, climate activists like Al Gore have used the fires to argue for the link between global warming and extreme weather. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has pushed back against these claims, stating bushfires are a natural part of Australian life. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md), [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md) ### Australian Bushfires and Military Explosives Training Link - **Episode:** [558: Clouds of Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-20 - **Time:** 1:03:21–1:06:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis/chapter/australian-bushfires-and-military-explosives-training-link.md The Australian Defence Force is investigating whether a major bushfire near Sydney was ignited by a military explosives training exercise. The hosts contrast international reporting of the military's involvement with domestic U.S. media coverage of the fires. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [sydney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sydney.md), [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), australian defence force, [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md) ### Interpol Global Alert, Australian Bushfires and Terrorism Suspicions - **Episode:** [71: Be-Wilder-Ment & The Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/71-be-wilder-ment-the-queen.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-12 - **Time:** 58:47–1:02:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/71-be-wilder-ment-the-queen/chapter/interpol-global-alert-australian-bushfires-and-terrorism-suspicions.md Interpol issued a rare global security alert for 85 suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists wanted by Saudi Arabia. Simultaneously, suspicions are raised regarding the cause of deadly bushfires in Australia, with some questioning if the events are linked to arson or terrorism. Keywords: [interpol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interpol.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md) ### Australian Heatwave and Victoria Bushfires - **Episode:** [70: Short Changed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-07 - **Time:** 39:00–41:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed/chapter/australian-heatwave-and-victoria-bushfires.md A report on the extreme heatwave in Victoria, Australia, describes temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit). 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