# Empire on The No Agenda Show Empire comes up in 73 chapters across 71 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 73 - **Episodes:** 71 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [Turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [Jussie Smollett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jussie-smollett.md), [Nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [Caliphate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caliphate.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 73 ### Sir Eric is Naked and the Leo Laporte Twitter Incident - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 1:17:27–1:21:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-eric-is-naked-and-the-leo-laporte-twitter-incident.md Sir Eric from Seattle recalls the "tweet days" and a humorous incident involving Leo Laporte. The note details Eric's transition from a "war dialer" in the 80s to a U.S. Marine. Sir Harry Pilgrim also upgrades to "Viscount of the Coastal Empire," requesting malted barley and hops to continue brewing artisan ales for the peerage. Keywords: seattle washington, [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [us marine corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-marine-corps.md), [viscount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viscount.md), coastal empire ### Jason Calacanis Early Career and Hot Tapes Bootlegging Story - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 2:08–5:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/jason-calacanis-early-career-and-hot-tapes-bootlegging-story.md Jason Calacanis recounts his early entrepreneurial roots in Brooklyn, including a story about selling bootleg VHS copies of The Empire Strikes Back. He describes using two VCRs to duplicate tapes and selling them at school for $20 each under the business name Jason's Hot Tapes. The venture ended when a math teacher caught him, only to buy a copy for himself at a discounted price. Keywords: [jason calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), empire strikes back, bootlegging, [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [vhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vhs.md) ### British Tea Contracts and the Boston Tea Party - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 43:09–45:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/british-tea-contracts-and-the-boston-tea-party.md The quality of British tea brands like PG Tips and Sainsbury's Red Label is attributed to long-term colonial contracts established in the 1800s. These deals allowed Britain to secure the world's best tea supplies permanently. The conversation briefly touches on the historical context of the Boston Tea Party and the British opium trade in China. Keywords: [pg tips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pg-tips.md), [sainsbury's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sainsbury-s.md), [tea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea.md), [british empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-empire.md), [boston tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-tea-party.md) ### Sir Adam of the Coke Empire, Mud Flats and Zephyr - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:08:11–3:10:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-adam-of-the-coke-empire-mud-flats-and-zephyr.md Sir Adam of the Coke Empire donated $188.88, referencing the "mud flats" outside John C. Dvorak's window and the "zephyr" waiting to take him on his last ride. He expressed hope for a future biopic about Dvorak produced by Dana Brunetti. The donor noted that Dvorak's dry, honest opinions had spanned his entire adult life. Keywords: [sir adam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-adam.md), coke empire, [mud flats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mud-flats.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md) ### 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. Keywords: [empire state building](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/empire-state-building.md), angela nicolaou, vanya birkas, [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), jessica tish, daredevils ### 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. Keywords: [empire state building](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/empire-state-building.md), [z100](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/z100.md), steve pepe, transmitters, rf radiation, [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md) ### Memorial Donations and British Industry Honors - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 2:34:16–2:38:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/memorial-donations-and-british-industry-honors.md Stuart Walton from England makes his sixth annual donation in memory of his father, Ken Walton, a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) honored for services to industry. The donation commemorates the 25th anniversary of his father's passing on a golf course in 2001. Other memorial and celebratory donations arrive from across the U.S., including Asheville, North Carolina, and San Diego, California. Keywords: ken walton, cbe, [british empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-empire.md), [asheville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asheville.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [golf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golf.md), [memorial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial.md) ### Tucker Carlson on the Decline of the American Empire - **Episode:** [1859: Splashdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-12 - **Time:** 1:23:29–1:25:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown/chapter/tucker-carlson-on-the-decline-of-the-american-empire.md Tucker Carlson declared that the current conflict in Iran signifies the end of the American Empire as it has existed for the last 80 years. Carlson argued that the U.S. has reached the limits of its power, specifically citing the inability to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. He predicted a "very rough time" for the American economy but suggested that the end of global interventionism might eventually benefit the nation long-term. Keywords: [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [american empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-empire.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md) ### Balfour Declaration, British Imperialism, Joe Kent Interview - **Episode:** [1852: Jell-No!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-19 - **Time:** 38:37–41:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no/chapter/balfour-declaration-british-imperialism-joe-kent-interview.md The hosts discuss the British Empire's role in creating modern Middle Eastern borders through the Balfour Declaration and the Sykes-Picot Agreement. They argue that the establishment of Israel was a strategic move to protect British waterways and oil interests. Joe Kent appeared on Tucker Carlson's show to claim that the Israeli lobby pressured the U.S. into the current war with Iran. Keywords: balfour declaration, sykes-picot, [british empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-empire.md), joe kent, [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md) ### Historical Context of Middle East Tribalism and Oil - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 34:35–38:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/historical-context-of-middle-east-tribalism-and-oil.md The conflict in the Middle East is analyzed through the lens of the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement and the subsequent artificial creation of modern borders. The discussion highlights the long-standing tribal and religious tensions that were exacerbated by European colonial interests. The IRGC is characterized as a primary destabilizing force that has funded global terrorism, necessitating a decisive military response to protect international interests. Keywords: [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), sykes-picot agreement, [ottoman empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottoman-empire.md), gamal abdel nasser, [muslim brotherhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-brotherhood.md) ### North Sea Nexus, Susan Kokinda Geopolitical Analysis - **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-01 - **Time:** 37:41–45:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/north-sea-nexus-susan-kokinda-geopolitical-analysis.md Susan Kokinda of Promethean Action argues that the British "North Sea Nexus" is actively working to undermine Donald Trump's National Security Strategy. She claims the British House of Lords and intelligence networks are terrified of a U.S. shift away from post-WWII strategic architectures. Kokinda, a former LaRouche associate, posits that Trump is attempting to end the "special relationship" that uses American military power for globalist schemes. Keywords: [north sea nexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-sea-nexus.md), susan kokinda, promethean action, [lyndon larouche](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyndon-larouche.md), [british empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-empire.md) ### British International Management, Military-Industrial Complex Funding - **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-15 - **Time:** 27:18–33:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/british-international-management-military-industrial-complex-funding.md A discussion compares British and Chinese international management styles, asserting that the British historical experience with empire created superior administrative skills. The conversation shifts to the influence of the military-industrial complex on U.S. foreign policy. It is claimed that organizations like AIPAC receive significant funding from American defense contractors such as Raytheon and Boeing rather than foreign entities. Keywords: [british empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-empire.md), [management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/management.md), [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [aipac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aipac.md) ### 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. Keywords: earth hour 2025, santa monica pier, [empire state building](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/empire-state-building.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [landmarks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/landmarks.md) ### Baronet Knighting, Nick Ridge and Signet Rings - **Episode:** [1619: Flash to Bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-24 - **Time:** 3:11:36–3:15:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang/chapter/baronet-knighting-nick-ridge-and-signet-rings.md Nick Ridge is formally knighted as "Baronet Nixter of the High Grove" following five years of consistent support for the program. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the knighting perks and the presentation of a virtual sword. New knights are encouraged to visit the show's ring website to order custom signet rings used for sealing correspondence. 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The hosts used the message to illustrate how individuals become "spun up" over distant geopolitical issues while ignoring domestic problems like homelessness. Keywords: [zionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zionism.md), [john allen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-allen.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [ottoman empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottoman-empire.md), [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md) ### Albert Pike Letter, Ottoman Empire, Genocide Terminology - **Episode:** [1605: Techno-douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-05 - **Time:** 34:44–38:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche/chapter/albert-pike-letter-ottoman-empire-genocide-terminology.md The hosts debunk the "Albert Pike letter" regarding three world wars as a likely hoax. They also discuss the overuse of terms like "genocide" and "Nazi," arguing that applying these labels to modern social issues like LGBTQ rights diminishes their historical meaning. Keywords: [albert pike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albert-pike.md), [world war iii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-iii.md), [ottoman empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottoman-empire.md), [genocide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genocide.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [nazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi.md) ### British Mandate and the History of the Balfour Declaration - **Episode:** [1598: Guardrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-12 - **Time:** 32:43–38:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1598-guardrails/chapter/british-mandate-and-the-history-of-the-balfour-declaration.md A TRT World report details the role of Imperial Britain in the Palestinian conflict, starting with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. The segment covers the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which promised a Jewish homeland while Britain simultaneously promised independence to Arab leaders. The narrative follows the 1920 League of Nations mandate and the subsequent decades of riots and failed partitions leading up to 1948. Keywords: balfour declaration, [ottoman empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottoman-empire.md), imperial britain, [league of nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/league-of-nations.md), [palestine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestine.md) ### Bakersfield Hydrogen Fueling Station Explosion, Green Energy Risks - **Episode:** [1576: Disease X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-27 - **Time:** 42:20–45:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x/chapter/bakersfield-hydrogen-fueling-station-explosion-green-energy-risks.md A hydrogen fueling station in Bakersfield, California, operated by Golden Empire Transit, suffered a massive explosion that destroyed a hydrogen fuel cell bus. The incident occurred during a refueling operation and forced the closure of the Golden State Highway. The failure highlights the volatility of hydrogen infrastructure, despite marketing claims regarding the safety and effectiveness of alternative fuel technologies. Keywords: [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), hydrogen fuel, golden empire transit, [explosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosion.md), [kern county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kern-county.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md) ### Russian Empire Restoration, Media Narrative Check - **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-23 - **Time:** 44:06–45:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/russian-empire-restoration-media-narrative-check.md An investigation into the common media claim that Vladimir Putin intends to restore the Russian Empire. The segment notes a lack of direct quotes from Putin supporting this specific goal, suggesting it is an extrapolation by Western and Ukrainian officials. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), russian empire, [soviet union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soviet-union.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), media claims ### Turkish Producer, UN Name Change and Ottoman Hegemony - **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-16 - **Time:** 1:26:04–1:29:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/turkish-producer-un-name-change-and-ottoman-hegemony.md An anonymous donor from Kansas identifies as a Turkish producer and criticizes the United Nations' move to change the country's official name pronunciation to "Türkiye." 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