# Deep Packet Inspection on The No Agenda Show

Deep Packet Inspection comes up in 6 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to October 2023.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** July 2008 – October 2023
- **Related topics:** [Comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Net Neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [Big Data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-data.md), [Dmca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmca.md), [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Glenn Greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [Merger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merger.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Net Neutrality, FCC and Protocol Throttling

- **Episode:** [1600: Unpack It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-19
- **Time:** 1:46:01–1:47:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it/chapter/net-neutrality-fcc-and-protocol-throttling.md

The FCC chairman announces plans to reinstate Net Neutrality rules. The hosts argue that Net Neutrality actually "downgrades" internet speeds to a common mean and provides a pretext for governments to throttle "illegal traffic." They specifically identify Tor and BitTorrent protocols as the likely targets of deep packet inspection, which could be used to eliminate movie sharing and anonymous browsing under the guise of equal traffic.

Keywords: [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [tor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tor.md), [torrents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/torrents.md), [deep packet inspection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-packet-inspection.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md)

### Comcast-Time Warner Merger, Content Prioritization

- **Episode:** [651: Plague Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-11
- **Time:** 48:01–50:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade/chapter/comcast-time-warner-merger-content-prioritization.md

The discussion turns to the proposed Comcast-Time Warner merger and how net neutrality rules might facilitate it. They argue that Comcast prioritizes its own video-on-demand services over Netflix for competitive reasons, and that future regulation will lead to deep packet inspection and content filtering.

Keywords: [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [time warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner.md), [merger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merger.md), video on demand, [deep packet inspection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-packet-inspection.md)

### General Michael Hayden on NSA Data Collection

- **Episode:** [614: Fruity Drinks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-04
- **Time:** 2:20:52–2:25:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks/chapter/general-michael-hayden-on-nsa-data-collection.md

During the Monk Debates, General Michael Hayden defended the NSA's "collect it all" mantra, arguing that it does not mean the agency actually monitors every communication. Hayden shifted the blame for mass data collection onto private companies like Google, asserting that the government only targets those who mean to do harm. The hosts discuss the technical reality of "deep packet inspection" as a necessary component of any net neutrality regulation.

Keywords: [michael hayden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-hayden.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [deep packet inspection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-packet-inspection.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

### Net Neutrality Deep Packet Inspection and Sign-off

- **Episode:** [614: Fruity Drinks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-04
- **Time:** 2:48:59–2:53:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/614-fruity-drinks/chapter/net-neutrality-deep-packet-inspection-and-sign-off.md

The show concludes with a final thought on net neutrality, suggesting that "packet equality" will inevitably lead to invasive deep packet inspection by ISPs. Adam Curry mentions the arrest of 11 terrorists with links to Al-Qaeda in connection with the disappearance of Flight MH370, reiterating his theory about the plane's cargo. The hosts sign off, with Curry still battling his illness and Dvorak looking forward to the next broadcast.

Keywords: [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [deep packet inspection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-packet-inspection.md), [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [mh370](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh370.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), dayquil

### Bell Canada Data Tracking and Targeted Advertising

- **Episode:** [558: Clouds of Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-20
- **Time:** 1:43:49–1:48:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/558-clouds-of-crisis/chapter/bell-canada-data-tracking-and-targeted-advertising.md

Bell Canada issued a notice to customers regarding new data tracking policies that monitor web pages visited, search terms, and TV viewing patterns. The hosts argue that "Big Data" is ineffective for advertising and serves primarily as a justification for invasive surveillance.

Keywords: bell canada, [big data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-data.md), [deep packet inspection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-packet-inspection.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [targeted ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeted-ads.md)

### Viacom v. Google, YouTube User Data, ISP Filtering

- **Episode:** [39: Fascism Today](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/39-fascism-today.md)
- **Published:** 2008-07-19
- **Time:** 41:20–46:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/39-fascism-today/chapter/viacom-v-google-youtube-user-data-isp-filtering.md

The legal battle between Viacom and Google over YouTube copyright infringement is discussed, specifically the court order for Google to hand over user logs. The hosts suggest this data could be used to prove that Google executives were aware of infringing content, potentially stripping them of DMCA safe harbor protections. The broader implication is the potential for ISPs to become mandatory filtering stations using deep packet inspection.

Keywords: [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [dmca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmca.md), [deep packet inspection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-packet-inspection.md)

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