# Empire State Building on The No Agenda Show

Empire State Building comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** August 2012 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [Adam Lanza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-lanza.md), [Andrew Cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [Central Park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), [Chris Cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-cuomo.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Eiffel Tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eiffel-tower.md), [Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md), [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Empire State Building, Daredevil Antenna Climb

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 28:31–30:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/empire-state-building-daredevil-antenna-climb.md

Daredevil artists Angela Nicolaou and Vanya Birkas were arrested after climbing the antenna of the Empire State Building in New York City. The duo unfurled a banner regarding the "power of love" and documented the 1,400-foot ascent on social media. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish praised the emergency service unit for their response to the security breach.

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### Empire State Building, RF Exposure and Engineering

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 32:21–34:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/empire-state-building-rf-exposure-and-engineering.md

Adam Curry recalls visiting the top of the Empire State Building in the 1980s with Z100 engineer Steve Pepe. He describes the small, round transmitter rooms and the spiral staircases leading to the spire. The discussion touches on the potential health risks of high RF exposure for those working near the building's powerful broadcast antennas.

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### Earth Hour 2025 Global Participation and Climate Fatigue

- **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-23
- **Time:** 2:03–3:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/earth-hour-2025-global-participation-and-climate-fatigue.md

Landmarks including the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel, the Empire State Building, and the Christ the Redeemer statue went dark for one hour to mark Earth Hour 2025. Observers note a perceived decline in local media coverage and public enthusiasm for climate change initiatives in the United States compared to Europe.

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### New York City Coronavirus Crisis, Hospital Capacity Challenges

- **Episode:** [1230: Avocado Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1230-avocado-cartel.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-05
- **Time:** 9:43–12:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1230-avocado-cartel/chapter/new-york-city-coronavirus-crisis-hospital-capacity-challenges.md

New York City faces record-breaking 911 calls and hospital capacity shortages, leading to the conversion of the U.S. Open tennis stadium into a medical facility. Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, tested positive for the virus as the state death toll continues to rise. Medical workers are being honored with light displays at the Empire State Building while families plead for plasma donors.

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### Bespoke Post Gadgets and Airport Security Encounters

- **Episode:** [943: Ed Mubarek](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-02
- **Time:** 35:26–39:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek/chapter/bespoke-post-gadgets-and-airport-security-encounters.md

An anecdote describes various "dude gadgets" received from subscription services like Bespoke Post, including a keychain bottle opener that resembles a weapon. The story details encounters with security at airports and the Empire State Building regarding multi-tools and USB-integrated Swiss Army knives.

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### Oslo Terror Prediction and the Eiffel Tower Lighting

- **Episode:** [775: Fear is the Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-19
- **Time:** 2:06:53–2:10:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/oslo-terror-prediction-and-the-eiffel-tower-lighting.md

A prediction is made that Oslo, Norway, will be the next target for a major terror event. The hosts also discuss the symbolic lighting of the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building in the colors of the French flag.

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### CIA Lockdown, New York Trip and Empire State Building

- **Episode:** [696: The Key Key Thing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-15
- **Time:** 11:18–14:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing/chapter/cia-lockdown-new-york-trip-and-empire-state-building.md

A brief news update mentions a lockdown at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, for unknown reasons. This leads into a personal anecdote about a recent trip to New York City, including a dining experience at the Empire Bar and Grill located within the Empire State Building.

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### Marsha Lanza Interviews, Gun Control Narratives, Empire State Shooting

- **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-08
- **Time:** 2:33:49–2:37:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/marsha-lanza-interviews-gun-control-narratives-empire-state-shooting.md

Discrepancies are noted in interviews given by Marsha Lanza, the aunt of Adam Lanza, between the immediate aftermath of the shooting and one year later. The hosts also revisit the 2012 Empire State Building shooting, noting how quickly certain high-profile gun violence events disappear from the public consciousness once they no longer serve a specific legislative narrative.

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### Empire State Building Shooting, Police Friendly Fire

- **Episode:** [438: Social Media Weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/438-social-media-weapons.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-26
- **Time:** 32:54–41:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/438-social-media-weapons/chapter/empire-state-building-shooting-police-friendly-fire.md

A shooting near the Empire State Building involving disgruntled worker Jeffrey Johnson resulted in two deaths and nine injuries. NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly later confirmed that all nine bystanders were struck by fragments or bullets fired by police officers rather than the perpetrator. Media coverage was criticized for framing the event as a "mass shooting" to promote gun control narratives.

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