# Delta on The No Agenda Show Delta comes up in 192 chapters across 143 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 192 - **Episodes:** 143 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [Pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [American Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Facial Recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 192 ### Delta-KLM Flight Experience, Adam Curry's Recognition - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 3:30–5:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/delta-klm-flight-experience-adam-curry-s-recognition.md Adam Curry recounts his travel experience flying from Austin to Amsterdam on a Delta-KLM codeshare flight. He describes an interaction with a flight attendant who recognized him not as a media figure, but as the father of his daughter, Christina. The anecdote serves as a humorous reflection on his past fame and current status. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [flight attendant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendant.md), [fame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fame.md) ### Airline Near Misses, FAA Safety and Runway Incursions - **Episode:** [1881: Cow Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-28 - **Time:** 1:56:24–2:00:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel/chapter/airline-near-misses-faa-safety-and-runway-incursions.md A series of "near misses" at airports in Boston, Nashville, and JFK has prompted calls from the NTSB and pilots' unions for mandatory GPS-based air traffic receivers on all planes. While the FAA claims runway incursion rates have decreased, the organization representing the nation's airlines reveals there are hundreds of unreported close calls daily. The hosts suggest the push for new equipment is driven by military contractors seeking to sell "next-gen" aviation systems. Keywords: [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [delta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta.md), [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [ntsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntsb.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md) ### Donald Trump, US Military Capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro - **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-04 - **Time:** 11:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/donald-trump-us-military-capture-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro.md Donald Trump announced the capture and extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Delta Force soldiers and a CIA team. The operation, which occurred in Caracas, resulted in Maduro being transported to the USS Iwo Jima and subsequently to New York to face drug trafficking charges. Trump declared that the United States would run Venezuela until a transition occurs, emphasizing control over the country's oil infrastructure. Keywords: [nicolás maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [extraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extraction.md), [delta force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-force.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [caracas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caracas.md) ### Delta Amex Metal, Singapore Tourism, Knight Kurt - **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-21 - **Time:** 2:18:37–2:23:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/delta-amex-metal-singapore-tourism-knight-kurt.md Justin Proulx donated using a new Delta Reserve Amex made from a retired Boeing 747. The conversation moves to Singapore, described as a safe but "fascist" state with excellent food. Kurt Kiefer from Austin, Texas, was knighted as "Knight Kurt of the Ngorongoro Crater" ahead of his safari trip to Tanzania. Keywords: delta amex, [boeing 747](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-747.md), [singapore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore.md), serengeti, kurt kiefer ### TSA Security Updates, Biometric Boarding and Laptop Bombs - **Episode:** [1782: Circularity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1782-circularity.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-17 - **Time:** 2:32:52–2:37:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1782-circularity/chapter/tsa-security-updates-biometric-boarding-and-laptop-bombs.md Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to streamline TSA processes, potentially removing liquid restrictions and allowing travelers to walk through scanners without stopping. Major carriers like Delta are already implementing biometric systems where passengers use facial recognition instead of boarding passes. The discussion reminisces about the evolution of airport security, from the simple magnetometers of the 1980s to the "laptop bomb" scares that led to more rigorous screening protocols. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [real id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Canada MAID Program, Delta Hospice Society Eviction - **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-15 - **Time:** 2:44:14–2:52:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/canada-maid-program-delta-hospice-society-eviction.md Angelina Ireland, president of the Delta Hospice Society, shared a story on the Del Bigtree show regarding Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program. She alleged that the government revoked the society's land lease and expropriated its $8.5 million facility after the hospice refused to perform euthanasia on-site. The segment criticizes the Canadian medical system for prioritizing assisted death over traditional palliative care and notes the lack of media pushback due to government funding. Keywords: [maid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maid.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), delta hospice society, [palliative care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palliative-care.md), [euthanasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euthanasia.md) ### Boeing, China Trade War, Aerospace Tariffs - **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-17 - **Time:** 1:24:30–1:26:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/boeing-china-trade-war-aerospace-tariffs.md China has ordered its major airlines to pause orders for Boeing aircraft in retaliation for U.S. trade tariffs. This move affects nearly 180 planned jet deliveries over the next three years, potentially benefiting European rival Airbus. Airlines like Delta and Ryanair are expressing concern over the 20% duties and the collapse of long-standing duty-free aerospace agreements. Keywords: [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [ryanair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ryanair.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [aerospace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerospace.md) ### Delta Flight Landing Incident and Pilot Training - **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-27 - **Time:** 1:51:25–1:53:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/delta-flight-landing-incident-and-pilot-training.md Data from the black box of a recent Delta flight incident reveals the aircraft suffered a hard landing with a sink rate exceeding 1,000 feet per minute, causing the right rear landing gear to snap. While some social media speculation focused on the female first officer's experience level, investigators note she met all regulatory requirements and was flying under the supervision of a highly experienced trainer. The incident is currently attributed to human error during difficult wind conditions. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), landing gear, [pilot error](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-error.md), [black box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-box.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md) ### Delta CEO on FAA Cuts, Radar Technology, and T-Cell Exhaustion - **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-20 - **Time:** 1:46:08–1:48:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/delta-ceo-on-faa-cuts-radar-technology-and-t-cell-exhaustion.md Delta's CEO dismisses concerns that FAA staff cuts will impact safety, noting the cuts targeted non-critical functions. Simultaneously, Yale scientists report findings of T-cell exhaustion and prolonged spike protein production in some COVID-19 vaccine recipients. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [radar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radar.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [t-cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-cells.md), [yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md) ### Dam Removal and the Delta Smelt Controversy - **Episode:** [1728: Hatchet Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-09 - **Time:** 23:44–27:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man/chapter/dam-removal-and-the-delta-smelt-controversy.md Governor Gavin Newsom is criticized for the removal of four dams to benefit salmon and indigenous fishing rights, which critics argue removed vital water sources for firefighting. The segment also revisits the protection of the Delta Smelt, a small fish that has historically limited water diversions to Southern California. Keywords: [delta smelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-smelt.md), [salmon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmon.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), klamath river, [fire chief](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire-chief.md) ### Delta Airlines Travel Delays, Biometric Boarding Systems - **Episode:** [1723: Quademic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-22 - **Time:** 3:46–5:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic/chapter/delta-airlines-travel-delays-biometric-boarding-systems.md Travel from Austin to Florence via New York involved a four-hour delay due to a pilot shortage at Delta Airlines. Curry observes that TSA and Delta have fully implemented facial recognition for international boarding, eliminating the need for physical passports or boarding passes at the gate. The system relies on biometric data already stored in the federal database. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), biometric boarding, [detroit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detroit.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md) ### Russian Stowaway at JFK and Facial Recognition Setup - **Episode:** [1718: On The Fritz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-05 - **Time:** 2:39:42–2:43:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz/chapter/russian-stowaway-at-jfk-and-facial-recognition-setup.md A Russian national snuck onto a Delta flight at JFK International Airport without a ticket or ID, leading to her detention in France and eventual return to the U.S. This security breach is being interpreted by some as a "setup" to justify the mandatory implementation of facial recognition technology at all airports. While a bipartisan group of senators has opposed the expansion of biometric surveillance, incidents like this provide the TSA with a narrative for increased security measures. Keywords: [jfk airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-airport.md), stowaway, [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.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) ### Los Angeles Mask Mandates and Vaccine Hesitancy Demographics - **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-30 - **Time:** 6:37–9:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/los-angeles-mask-mandates-and-vaccine-hesitancy-demographics.md Los Angeles County reinstated indoor mask mandates for all residents, including the vaccinated, diverging from CDC guidance. CNN's Sanjay Gupta reported on vaccine hesitancy, specifically targeting rural Republicans and white evangelical Christians. The hosts dispute the medical logic regarding herd immunity and criticize the media's focus on specific religious and political demographics. Keywords: [los angeles county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-county.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [evangelicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evangelicals.md) ### Divided America and the Vaccinated vs. Infected Narrative - **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-30 - **Time:** 9:53–12:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/divided-america-and-the-vaccinated-vs-infected-narrative.md Dr. Anthony Fauci and NIH Deputy Director Barney Graham promoted a vision of a "split-screen America" divided between the vaccinated and the infected. The hosts discuss the "two movies, one screen" concept popularized by Scott Adams in relation to COVID-19. They question the efficacy of vaccines in light of breakthrough cases and the continued requirement for masks. Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), barney graham, [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md) ### Expert Language and the Delta Variant Promotion - **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-30 - **Time:** 12:44–15:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/expert-language-and-the-delta-variant-promotion.md An analysis of media clips featuring medical experts reveals a frequent use of the phrase "I think" when discussing the dangers of the Delta variant. The hosts argue that these experts lack concrete data to support claims about increased hospitalization rates for younger people. They characterize the coverage as a coordinated promotion rather than objective reporting. Keywords: [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [medical experts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-experts.md), [media analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-analysis.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md), [hospitalizations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitalizations.md) ### Delta Variant Viral Load and Mitigation Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-30 - **Time:** 1:09:10–1:13:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/delta-variant-viral-load-and-mitigation-rhetoric.md NPR cited a Chinese preprint study claiming the Delta variant produces viral loads 1,000 times higher than the original strain. Virologist Angela Rasmussen suggested that while Delta is more contagious, traditional mitigation tools like hand washing and masking still work. The hosts question the validity of "1,000 times" claims and the reliance on non-peer-reviewed studies from China. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [viral load](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-load.md), angela rasmussen, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### China Comac C919, Delta Maintenance Accident - **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-29 - **Time:** 2:05:41–2:09:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/china-comac-c919-delta-maintenance-accident.md China's homegrown C919 passenger jet is entering service with major Chinese carriers, positioning itself as a competitor to the Boeing 737. In related aviation news, two Delta Airlines employees were killed at the Atlanta airport when a tire component ruptured during maintenance. The hosts discuss the ongoing reputational struggles of Boeing. Keywords: comac c919, [air china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-china.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [atlanta airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta-airport.md), industrial accident ### 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). 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