# Electronics on The No Agenda Show

Electronics comes up in 114 chapters across 110 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 114
- **Episodes:** 110
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Eric Schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-schmidt.md), [Nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [Retail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retail.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 114

### Walmart Digital Price Tags and Data Collection

- **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-11
- **Time:** 1:42:17–1:44:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/walmart-digital-price-tags-and-data-collection.md

Walmart plans to install digital price tags in all U.S. stores by the end of the year, enabling price changes in seconds. A report from the Groundwork Collaborative alleges that Walmart intends to use these labels for dynamic pricing based on individual consumer profiles and real-time demand. Walmart denied the claims, stating they price products based on market factors rather than individual shoppers.

Keywords: [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), electronic shelf labels, [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), consumer tracking

### Rob Dew's Experience in the Semiconductor Industry

- **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Time:** 36:37–39:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/rob-dew-s-experience-in-the-semiconductor-industry.md

Rob Dew recounts his former career at Tokyo Electron America, where he worked in customer service and later as a video producer for training materials. He describes the reality of working in semiconductor clean rooms and demystifies the technical difficulty of the manufacturing process.

Keywords: [rob dew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-dew.md), tokyo electron america, [micron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/micron.md), clean rooms, wafers

### Steve Stevens Signature Guitars, Godin Instruments

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 37:46–39:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/steve-stevens-signature-guitars-godin-instruments.md

The hosts discuss Steve Stevens' signature guitar line with the Canadian company Godin. They remark on the unique designs, including open headstocks and nylon string configurations. The conversation touches on the decline of live instrumentation in favor of synthesized electronic music.

Keywords: [steve stevens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-stevens.md), godin guitars, nylon strings, [willie nelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/willie-nelson.md), electronic music

### Surveillance Pricing and AI in Retail

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 1:52:02–1:57:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/surveillance-pricing-and-ai-in-retail.md

A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee is investigating "surveillance pricing," where AI determines different prices for different customers based on their data and IP addresses. The hosts discuss how electronic shelf tags and facial recognition could allow retailers to change prices in real-time as a customer walks down an aisle. They joke about needing "jamming devices" or "third eyes" to confuse facial recognition cameras.

Keywords: [surveillance pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance-pricing.md), [staples](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/staples.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), electronic tags, senate judiciary, jamming devices

### Anti-Drone Technology, Disaster Tech Lab Mesh Networks

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 32:14–35:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/anti-drone-technology-disaster-tech-lab-mesh-networks.md

A representative from the non-profit Disaster Tech Lab discusses the efficacy of anti-drone technology in Europe and the deployment of mesh networks during crises. The FBI continues to monitor "aspirational" threats of drone usage by sympathetic actors within the United States.

Keywords: disaster tech lab, [mesh networks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mesh-networks.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [electronic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-warfare.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

### History of PC Magazine, Bill Ziff's Publishing Theory

- **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Time:** 1:23:50–1:26:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/history-of-pc-magazine-bill-ziff-s-publishing-theory.md

Dvorak provides a historical overview of PC Magazine's origins and its acquisition by Bill Ziff. He explains Ziff's theory of special interest publishing, which focused on creating highly targeted audiences for advertisers. Dvorak reveals that Popular Electronics was folded not because of low circulation, but because its audience became too broad to effectively sell to specific advertisers.

Keywords: [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [bill ziff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-ziff.md), popular electronics, [special interest publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-interest-publishing.md), david bunnell

### Netherlands Drone Incursions, Military Airbase Security

- **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-23
- **Time:** 1:27:59–1:29:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/netherlands-drone-incursions-military-airbase-security.md

Dutch military personnel opened fire on unidentified drones over a local airbase, but failed to recover or down the craft. The incursions led to a brief suspension of flights at Eindhoven Airport. While authorities are investigating the sightings as part of a pattern across Northern Europe, some reports suggest the drones may have been operated by individuals with press passes, leading to speculation of a security psyop.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), eindhoven airport, electronic jamming, [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md)

### Drone Warfare Technology and Banker Wars

- **Episode:** [1798: Adam & The Robot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1798-adam-the-robot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-11
- **Time:** 1:21:55–1:27:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1798-adam-the-robot/chapter/drone-warfare-technology-and-banker-wars.md

The hosts discuss the evolution of drone technology and the potential for electronic espionage to take control of enemy aircraft. The conversation turns to the historical theory that major wars are often "banker wars" used to reset global debt. They explore the idea of a "war reset" as a solution to modern financial deficits and the role of the military-industrial complex.

Keywords: [eric schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-schmidt.md), shaheed, [electronic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-warfare.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [great reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-reset.md), [stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md), [world war i](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-i.md)

### Evolution of Modern Warfare and Drone Technology

- **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-27
- **Time:** 1:38:55–1:46:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/evolution-of-modern-warfare-and-drone-technology.md

Military analysts observe that the conflict in Ukraine has shifted the focus of modern warfare from traditional heavy armor and artillery to cheap drone technology and electronic warfare. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been a vocal proponent of this transition, emphasizing the need for rapid industrial adaptation. European nations are currently attempting to reconfigure civilian factories for dual-use military production to keep pace with these technological shifts.

Keywords: [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [electronic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-warfare.md), [eric schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-schmidt.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), military production

### Outro and "Dying in the Dark" Final Thoughts

- **Episode:** [1712: Data Plateau](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1712-data-plateau.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-14
- **Time:** 3:13:57–3:24:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1712-data-plateau/chapter/outro-and-dying-in-the-dark-final-thoughts.md

The show concluded with a "tip of the day" recommending LG OLED televisions for their superior viewing angles and high dynamic range. The hosts signed off with a final reference to the "dying in the dark" alliteration from the COP 29 summit and a reminder to support the show's "value for value" model. The episode ended with a musical track titled "Homegrown Hits."

Keywords: lg electronics, [oled](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oled.md), [freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom.md), homegrown hits, dying in the dark

### Kroger Electronic Shelf Labels and Dynamic Pricing Concerns

- **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-26
- **Time:** 1:10:20–1:14:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/kroger-electronic-shelf-labels-and-dynamic-pricing-concerns.md

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bob Casey have raised alarms over Kroger's use of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs), alleging they could facilitate "dynamic pricing" and price gouging. While critics fear the technology will be used to raise prices during peak hours or target specific demographics, proponents argue it is a standard efficiency measure used to lower prices on items nearing expiration. The grocery industry maintains that profit margins remain extremely low despite these technological shifts.

Keywords: [kroger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kroger.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), electronic shelf labels, [price gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md)

### TSA Security Theater and Exploding Devices

- **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-22
- **Time:** 1:32:26–1:34:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/tsa-security-theater-and-exploding-devices.md

The continued requirement to remove shoes and laptops at TSA checkpoints is being questioned in light of recent events involving exploding communication devices in Lebanon. Critics argue that current security measures are "theater" and would be ineffective against sophisticated booby-trapped electronics. The discussion suggests that if PETN can be hidden in small devices, traditional airport screening may be obsolete.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [petn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petn.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md), [electronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronics.md)

### AI Smartphones, Consumer Demand, Two-Year Outlook

- **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-08
- **Time:** 2:53:23–2:55:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/ai-smartphones-consumer-demand-two-year-outlook.md

The potential for "AI smartphones" to drive a new upgrade cycle is debated. While some analysts predict a boom for Apple and Qualcomm, the hosts argue that consumers may not want to pay a premium for "AI tricks." A counter-narrative suggests the AI trend may have two more years of growth before a significant correction.

Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [smartphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphones.md), [qualcomm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qualcomm.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [consumer electronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-electronics.md)

### Katie Couric Comments on Trump Voters and Early Internet Gaffes

- **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-21
- **Time:** 42:36–45:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/katie-couric-comments-on-trump-voters-and-early-internet-gaffes.md

Katie Couric faced criticism for comments suggesting that Donald Trump's supporters are motivated by a jealousy of "intellectual elites." The hosts recall Couric's early career at NBC, specifically a 1994 segment where she and Bryant Gumbel struggled to understand the concept of the internet and "electronic mail." They characterize her as a "working stooge" for the globalist elite.

Keywords: [katie couric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-couric.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [trump voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-voters.md), [nbc today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-today.md), electronic mail, [1994](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1994.md)

### Kary Mullis, Anthony Fauci and the PCR Test

- **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 1:21:15–1:23:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/kary-mullis-anthony-fauci-and-the-pcr-test.md

A vintage clip features Kary Mullis, the Nobel Prize-winning inventor of the PCR test, criticizing Anthony Fauci's lack of medical and scientific understanding. Mullis claims Fauci does not understand electron microscopy or medicine and is merely an administrative figure with a personal agenda. Mullis, who died in late 2019, is presented as a key figure whose warnings about Fauci and the PCR test remain relevant.

Keywords: [kary mullis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kary-mullis.md), [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), electron microscopy, [aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aids.md), inventor

### Electronic Warfare and Russian Missile Suppression in Ukraine

- **Episode:** [1625: Call me Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-14
- **Time:** 8:43–10:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill/chapter/electronic-warfare-and-russian-missile-suppression-in-ukraine.md

Defense analyst Marina Miron from King's College London explains the role of electronic warfare in the Ukraine conflict, noting that Russia specializes in electromagnetic spectrum operations to confuse missile guidance systems. Ukraine has reportedly captured Russian EW systems for NATO study while attempting to develop indigenous technology. The discussion highlights Ukraine's current lack of air defense and the sensitivity of Western EW technology.

Keywords: [electronic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-warfare.md), marina miron, king's college london, [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), radar jamming, [missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missiles.md)

### Ukraine Reconstruction Investment, Drone Warfare and Cardboard Drones

- **Episode:** [1596: Flagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-05
- **Time:** 2:42:34–2:50:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger/chapter/ukraine-reconstruction-investment-drone-warfare-and-cardboard-drones.md

A lobbyist report suggests that $400 billion in worldwide investment is planned for the reconstruction of Ukraine, with $100 billion backed by U.S. taxpayers. On the battlefield, Ukraine is reportedly losing 10,000 small drones per month due to Russian electronic warfare. The use of Australian-made SYPAQ "corrugated cardboard" drones is highlighted as a low-cost solution for delivering explosives and identifying targets.

Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [reconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reconstruction.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), sypaq, [electronic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-warfare.md)

### Ukrainian Soldier Surrenders via Volga Radio Frequency

- **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-29
- **Time:** 31:40–33:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/ukrainian-soldier-surrenders-via-volga-radio-frequency.md

Reports indicate that approximately 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers have used the designated "Volga" radio frequency (149.200 MHz) to surrender to Russian forces. The soldiers reportedly use inexpensive Baofeng radios to coordinate their surrender. This trend supports claims of low morale and high attrition rates within the Ukrainian military ranks despite official narratives of progress.

Keywords: volga frequency, surrender, [baofeng](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baofeng.md), russian army, [electronic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-warfare.md)

### Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorders, Vintage Audio Equipment

- **Episode:** [1584: Openers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1584-openers.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-24
- **Time:** 2:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1584-openers/chapter/reel-to-reel-tape-recorders-vintage-audio-equipment.md

The hosts discuss the history and current market value of vintage reel-to-reel tape recorders, noting that prices for high-end units have risen significantly over the last decade. One host describes owning a 10-inch Teac multi-track machine while the other recalls an early Teac mixer with a built-in four-track recorder from the late 1980s. They reference specific models like the Sony 777 and the Reeboks as they compare notes on legacy analog recording formats.

Keywords: [reel-to-reel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reel-to-reel.md), teac, sony 777, audio tape, vintage electronics

### Eric Schmidt, Drone Warfare and Military Startups

- **Episode:** [1575: Numbers Station](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-23
- **Time:** 1:18:26–1:24:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station/chapter/eric-schmidt-drone-warfare-and-military-startups.md

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses the transformation of modern combat through low-cost drone warfare in Ukraine. Schmidt highlights the use of $400 kamikaze drones and the need for "cruise missile drones" to bypass Russian electronic jamming. He advocates for a decentralized "startup" model for military innovation, involving dozens of small companies rather than traditional defense contractors.

Keywords: [eric schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-schmidt.md), [fareed zakaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fareed-zakaria.md), kamikaze drones, [electronic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-warfare.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md)

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