# Crowdstrike on The No Agenda Show Crowdstrike comes up in 48 chapters across 39 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2012 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 48 - **Episodes:** 39 - **Discussed:** November 2012 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [Seth Rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rich.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Cyber Attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 48 ### October Surprise Theories and Tech Security Strikes - **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-17 - **Time:** 27:24–30:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/october-surprise-theories-and-tech-security-strikes.md Speculation arises regarding a potential "October Surprise" involving a major technical failure similar to the CrowdStrike event. The discussion links this to the "Effective Altruism" cult and mentions a planned strike by 14,000 security guards at major California tech companies as a possible catalyst for a systemic anomaly. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), sam bankman-freed, [effective altruism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/effective-altruism.md), [long-termism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-termism.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Amazon Web Services Global Outage Disrupts Apps - **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-23 - **Time:** 5:19–8:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/amazon-web-services-global-outage-disrupts-apps.md A global outage at Amazon Web Services disrupts Snapchat, Disney Plus, Signal, McDonald's texting, and other services. The outage is framed as another reminder of the internet's dependence on a few American cloud companies, following the earlier CrowdStrike malfunction. Keywords: [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [snapchat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snapchat.md), [disney plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-plus.md), [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md) ### Delta Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike, Falcon Software - **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-31 - **Time:** 2:32:43–2:34:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/delta-lawsuit-against-crowdstrike-falcon-software.md Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against CrowdStrike following a faulty software update that caused widespread flight cancellations and an estimated $500 million in losses. The complaint alleges that CrowdStrike forced the update even on systems where automatic updates were disabled. It further claims that the company exploited an "unauthorized door" within the Microsoft operating system. Keywords: [delta air lines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-air-lines.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), falcon software, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md) ### CrowdStrike Windows Update Theory, Pirate Software Podcast - **Episode:** [1693: Freedom Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-08 - **Time:** 1:04:59–1:08:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force/chapter/crowdstrike-windows-update-theory-pirate-software-podcast.md A theory from the Pirate Software Podcast suggests the massive CrowdStrike outage may have been exacerbated by a secondary Windows update that changed system configurations after the initial CrowdStrike patch. This raises questions about legal liability between Microsoft and CrowdStrike regarding the global IT disruption that grounded flights and impacted hospitals. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azure.md), pirate software ### CrowdStrike EULA Parody Art, AI Image Generation - **Episode:** [1686: Publical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-15 - **Time:** 1:52:28–1:55:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical/chapter/crowdstrike-eula-parody-art-ai-image-generation.md The podcast production team discussed the use of AI-generated parody art featuring CrowdStrike, weighing the creative value against the risk of corporate lawsuits. Artist Darren O'Neill submitted several pieces, including a "clown strike" image, which were reviewed for their quality and relevance. The hosts noted a growing fatigue with AI-generated political imagery, particularly regarding Kamala Harris. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md) ### CrowdStrike, Delta Air Lines Lawsuit Update - **Episode:** [1685: Favela Ready](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-11 - **Time:** 1:36:40–1:38:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready/chapter/crowdstrike-delta-air-lines-lawsuit-update.md Delta Air Lines, represented by attorney David Boies, is pursuing a lawsuit against CrowdStrike for damages estimated at half a billion dollars following a massive IT outage. The legal strategy focuses on "gross negligence" and "willful misconduct" to bypass the liability limitations typically found in End User License Agreements (EULAs). Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [delta air lines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-air-lines.md), [david boies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-boies.md), [eula](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eula.md), [gross negligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gross-negligence.md) ### Joe Biden Health and Dave Movie Theory - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 1:30:35–1:34:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/joe-biden-health-and-dave-movie-theory.md The physical appearance and height of Joe Biden in recent public outings have led to "Daddy Longlegs" theories suggesting the use of a body double. A comparison is drawn to the 1993 film "Dave," where a lookalike replaces a president who has suffered a stroke. The theory suggests that "evil forces" in the White House may be hiding Biden's true health status until the Democratic National Convention. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), dave movie, kevin kline, [body double](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-double.md) ### Microsoft Azure Outage and CrowdStrike Kill Switch - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 2:22:12–2:26:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/microsoft-azure-outage-and-crowdstrike-kill-switch.md Boots-on-the-ground reports from IT professionals suggest that the massive Microsoft Azure outage in July 2024 may have been a targeted cyber attack rather than a simple software glitch. Some military contractors were instructed to shut down all internet-connected systems globally. Speculation exists that the CrowdStrike update was utilized as a "kill switch" to protect the network from a broader breach of government and military accounts. Keywords: [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [kill switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kill-switch.md) ### Boies Schiller Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 2:26:54–2:28:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/boies-schiller-lawsuit-against-crowdstrike.md The law firm Boies Schiller Flexner is exploring a class action lawsuit against CrowdStrike, seeking to bypass the company's End User License Agreement (EULA). Legal experts argue that "fraud vitiates everything," and if the firm can prove CrowdStrike made false representations about its pre-release testing, the liability protections in the EULA may be voided. This could lead to massive settlement leverage for affected businesses. Keywords: boies schiller, [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [eula](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eula.md), [class action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-action.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md) ### CrowdStrike Outage as a Narrative Distraction - **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-25 - **Time:** 1:14:04–1:16:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/crowdstrike-outage-as-a-narrative-distraction.md The massive CrowdStrike IT outage is discussed as a potential "distraction" from the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The hosts suggest that had the assassination been successful, the computer failure would have contributed to national chaos. The technical nature of the outage, involving a corrupted data file in the Falcon sensor, is briefly introduced. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [cyber pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-pandemic.md), [distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction.md), [assassination attempt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination-attempt.md), [chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chaos.md) ### Insider Perspectives on the CrowdStrike Falcon Update - **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-25 - **Time:** 1:16:41–1:19:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/insider-perspectives-on-the-crowdstrike-falcon-update.md An engineer at CrowdStrike describes the company's internal environment as highly compartmentalized and compares it to the TV show "Alias." The engineer claims the faulty update could not have reached the Content Delivery Network (CDN) unless it was intentional, as the Falcon sensor is a mature product with rigorous testing standards. CrowdStrike's claim of a "bug in the validator" is met with skepticism. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), falcon, rootkit, [cdn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdn.md), iso 27001, [software update](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-update.md) ### Microsoft Azure Issues Preceding CrowdStrike Outage - **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-25 - **Time:** 1:19:30–1:22:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/microsoft-azure-issues-preceding-crowdstrike-outage.md An IT service provider in Los Angeles reports that Microsoft Azure experienced significant issues several hours before the official CrowdStrike file was delivered. Speculation arises that Azure may have been under attack, prompting a rushed fix from CrowdStrike. Additionally, reports of the CrowdStrike Chief Security Officer selling 15,000 shares days before the event are noted as suspicious. Keywords: [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md), [sharepoint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharepoint.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ### Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating Policy - **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-25 - **Time:** 2:33:08–2:36:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/southwest-airlines-ends-open-seating-policy.md Southwest Airlines is ending its 50-year tradition of open seating, moving to assigned seats and extra legroom options to increase revenue. The hosts lament the end of the "democratic" boarding process and predict the airline will lose its unique identity. They jokingly suggest the change is a pretext for a $10 billion IT upgrade from their current "Commodore 64" systems. Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), open seating, herb kelleher, [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [commodore 64](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodore-64.md) ### CrowdStrike Global IT Outage and Blue Screen of Death - **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-21 - **Time:** 41:55–46:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/crowdstrike-global-it-outage-and-blue-screen-of-death.md A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a massive global IT outage on July 19, 2024, impacting Microsoft Windows systems worldwide. The "Blue Screen of Death" grounded thousands of flights, disrupted 911 services, and forced manual reboots of millions of corporate computers. Southwest Airlines notably avoided the crisis by running older legacy Windows systems. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [blue screen of death](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-screen-of-death.md), george kurtz, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### Sabotage Allegations and the $100 Million Biden Exit - **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-21 - **Time:** 51:39–55:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/sabotage-allegations-and-the-100-million-biden-exit.md The timing of the CrowdStrike outage led to theories that it was a deliberate "October Surprise" style distraction intended to shift the news cycle away from the RNC and Donald Trump. Concurrently, reports surfaced regarding a $100 million "parachute" deal for Joe Biden's foundation to secure his exit from the presidential race. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [sabotage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabotage.md), [news cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-cycle.md) ### CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz Explains Software Bug - **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-21 - **Time:** 55:41–1:00:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/crowdstrike-ceo-george-kurtz-explains-software-bug.md CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz appeared on the NBC Today Show to apologize for the global disruption, attributing the failure to a single "content update" containing a software bug. Kurtz appeared visibly stressed during the interview as he explained that the issue was not a cyberattack but a negative interaction with the Microsoft operating system. Keywords: george kurtz, [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [nbc today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-today.md), [software update](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-update.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md) ### Arizona Early Voting Impacted by Tech Outage - **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-21 - **Time:** 1:00:35–1:04:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/arizona-early-voting-impacted-by-tech-outage.md The global tech outage reportedly snarled early voting processes in Arizona, raising concerns about the connectivity of election infrastructure. Despite official assurances that voting machines are not networked, the reliance on CrowdStrike for "election security" suggests a level of integration that could be vulnerable during the general election. Keywords: [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [early voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/early-voting.md), [election security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-security.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md) ### Ron Howard, Seth Rich Netflix Documentary - **Episode:** [1469: The Nurge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-17 - **Time:** 1:14:04–1:18:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge/chapter/ron-howard-seth-rich-netflix-documentary.md The Netflix series "Web of Make Believe," produced by Ron Howard, features an episode on the death of DNC staffer Seth Rich. Critics argue the documentary is a "whitewash" that ignores forensic evidence regarding file transfer speeds and the role of CrowdStrike, focusing instead on the harassment of the Rich family by conspiracy theorists. Keywords: ron howard, [seth rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rich.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), web of make believe ### CrowdStrike Data Spoofing, Mariupol Steel Plant - **Episode:** [1449: Where's Munchunts?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1449-where-s-munchunts.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-08 - **Time:** 2:08:18–2:12:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1449-where-s-munchunts/chapter/crowdstrike-data-spoofing-mariupol-steel-plant.md Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike reportedly acknowledged that some data regarding the DNC server breach may have been spoofed. In Mariupol, all civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant, though Ukrainian fighters remain trapped as Russia intensifies attacks ahead of Victory Day. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [seth rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rich.md), [mariupol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mariupol.md), [azovstal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azovstal.md), [victory day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victory-day.md) ### Cyber Pandemic Warnings, CrowdStrike and Russian Threats - **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-21 - **Time:** 1:04:06–1:09:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/cyber-pandemic-warnings-crowdstrike-and-russian-threats.md A "60 Minutes" segment featuring CrowdStrike co-founder Dmitry Alperovitch warns of potential Russian cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure, including the energy and banking sectors. 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