# Enron on The No Agenda Show Enron comes up in 35 chapters across 35 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to April 2026. - **Chapters:** 35 - **Episodes:** 35 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – April 2026 - **Related topics:** [Gray Davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gray-davis.md), [Rolling Blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-blackouts.md), [Ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Ken Lay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-lay.md), [Oil Prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [Power Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [Bankers Trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankers-trust.md), [Bernie Madoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-madoff.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 35 ### Internet History, Enron Bandwidth Trading - **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-26 - **Time:** 31:08–34:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/internet-history-enron-bandwidth-trading.md The history of the Internet is traced from its origins as a distributed network designed to survive nuclear attacks to its current centralized state. A personal anecdote describes how Enron attempted to hire a firm to build a "fictitious" trading desk for bandwidth trading that was purely for show. This era marked the transition of the Internet from a university-based peering system to a commercialized commodity. Keywords: [tcp/ip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tcp-ip.md), [peering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peering.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [bankers trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankers-trust.md), bandwidth trading ### 2021 Texas Winter Storm, Energy Price Manipulation Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-03 - **Time:** 1:58:34–2:03:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/2021-texas-winter-storm-energy-price-manipulation-lawsuit.md A new lawsuit alleges that Texas energy companies intentionally restricted natural gas supplies during the 2021 winter storm to create an artificial shortage and drive up prices. The "crime of the century" resulted in 246 deaths and massive debt for the state. The hosts compare the situation to the Enron-era manipulation of the California energy grid. Keywords: [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [winter storm uri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winter-storm-uri.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [price gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md), [kxan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kxan.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md) ### Supreme Court Rulings, January 6th and Homelessness - **Episode:** [1673: Mummy and the Dummy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1673-mummy-and-the-dummy.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-30 - **Time:** 1:27:50–1:31:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1673-mummy-and-the-dummy/chapter/supreme-court-rulings-january-6th-and-homelessness.md The Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions, including narrowing the use of a federal obstruction law against January 6th defendants. Additionally, the court upheld laws in Oregon banning outdoor camping, ruling that such prohibitions do not constitute "cruel and unusual punishment." Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a sharp dissent, arguing that sleep is a biological necessity that should not be criminalized. Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), vagrancy laws, [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [sonia sotomayor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonia-sotomayor.md) ### US Power Grid Warnings, California Energy Crisis - **Episode:** [1456: Verbate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-02 - **Time:** 1:08:07–1:10:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate/chapter/us-power-grid-warnings-california-energy-crisis.md The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warned that two-thirds of the United States faces a heightened risk of power outages this summer. High temperatures and surging demand are expected to strain the grid, particularly in the Midwest and Western U.S. The situation is compared to the California energy crisis under Gray Davis and the Enron scandal, suggesting political mismanagement of infrastructure. Keywords: [nerc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nerc.md), [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackouts.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [gray davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gray-davis.md) ### ERCOT Gas Desk and Rising Propane Costs - **Episode:** [1421: Chuckle Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-30 - **Time:** 2:07:58–2:10:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell/chapter/ercot-gas-desk-and-rising-propane-costs.md ERCOT announced plans to create a "gas desk" to monitor natural gas supplies to power plants, a move some critics fear will lead to a secondary trading market similar to Enron's tactics. Meanwhile, propane prices in Texas have reportedly tripled, with a 1,000-gallon tank now costing $2,200 to fill. These increases are attributed to federal executive orders and shifts in energy infrastructure. Keywords: [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [propane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propane.md), [energy market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-market.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md) ### Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Novel Legal Strategy for Jan 6 - **Episode:** [1414: Coof Croup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 2:23:27–2:25:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup/chapter/sarbanes-oxley-act-novel-legal-strategy-for-jan-6.md Prosecutors are using a novel legal argument to charge January 6th defendants with "corruptly obstructing an official proceeding," a law originally passed as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act following the Enron scandal. While the law was intended for financial document destruction, judges in D.C. have so far allowed it to apply to the certification of the election. This charge carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Keywords: [sarbanes-oxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarbanes-oxley.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [obstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obstruction.md), 18 usc 1512, [lawfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawfare.md) ### Texas ERCOT Grid Warnings and Enron Comparisons - **Episode:** [1367: Immunity Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1367-immunity-debt.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-25 - **Time:** 2:48:22–2:50:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1367-immunity-debt/chapter/texas-ercot-grid-warnings-and-enron-comparisons.md Energy experts issued warnings that the Texas power grid could face critical failures this summer due to pricing caps and market manipulation. The situation is being compared to the Enron-era trading scandals in California, where energy companies restricted supply to maximize profits. Residents are being advised to prepare for potential blackouts as the state's independent grid struggles with peak demand. Keywords: [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [energy prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-prices.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md) ### Texas Power Grid, ERCOT and Enron Market Manipulation - **Episode:** [1356: Chest Feeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 6:38–11:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding/chapter/texas-power-grid-ercot-and-enron-market-manipulation.md Texas and California residents face warnings of rolling blackouts due to extreme heat and grid instability. The discussion centers on ERCOT's management of the Texas grid, attributing power shortages to market manipulation by hedge funds and gas plant operators rather than just weather. Historical parallels are drawn to the Enron energy crisis in California under Governor Gray Davis. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [rolling blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-blackouts.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md) ### High-Voltage DC Grid, Energy Trading Greed - **Episode:** [1333: Vaxxhole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-28 - **Time:** 1:31:56–1:35:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole/chapter/high-voltage-dc-grid-energy-trading-greed.md The proposal for a national DC grid is viewed with skepticism, particularly regarding its vulnerability to EMPs and the potential for Enron-style energy trading manipulation. Critics argue that the recent collapse of the Texas grid was driven by greed and a lack of focus on local citizens, rather than a need for more centralized federal control. Keywords: hvdc, [energy trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-trading.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [texas grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-grid.md), [decentralization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decentralization.md) ### Enron Tactics, Hedge Funds and Public Utility Privatization - **Episode:** [1322: Dark Fate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-18 - **Time:** 33:13–38:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1322-dark-fate/chapter/enron-tactics-hedge-funds-and-public-utility-privatization.md The Texas energy market is compared to a stock exchange where hedge funds and traders flip energy contracts multiple times in minutes to maximize profit. Allegations are made that the Enron model of "scheduling outages" to create false scarcity has permeated the entire U.S. grid. Critics argue that privatization of public utilities has failed, as middlemen prioritize financial rewards over the physical stability of the power supply. Keywords: [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [wall street bets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-bets.md), [hedge funds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hedge-funds.md), [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md), [scarcity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scarcity.md), dtcc ### Gavin Newsom Recall, Gray Davis, California Energy Crisis - **Episode:** [1305: Palin Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1305-palin-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-20 - **Time:** 52:24–55:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1305-palin-pardon/chapter/gavin-newsom-recall-gray-davis-california-energy-crisis.md A petition to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom is gaining momentum, drawing comparisons to the 2003 recall of Gray Davis. The Davis recall was largely fueled by the energy crisis and rolling blackouts orchestrated by Enron. Newsom faces similar criticism over his handling of the pandemic and PG&E power shutoffs, leading to speculation about his political future. Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [gray davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gray-davis.md), recall petition, [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [rolling blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-blackouts.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Sidney Powell, Election Fraud Allegations - **Episode:** [1299: King Mitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-01 - **Time:** 1:09:45–1:13:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch/chapter/sidney-powell-election-fraud-allegations.md Attorney Sidney Powell is pursuing legal challenges to the 2020 election results, alleging massive fraud involving Dominion Voting Systems. While some critics dismiss her claims as conspiracy theories, Powell maintains she has evidence of "ballot harvesting" and "vote switching." The hosts debate her effectiveness and her history as a defense attorney for Enron executives. Keywords: [sidney powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sidney-powell.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [voter fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-fraud.md), [dominion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominion.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md) ### Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2019 and Climate Adaptation - **Episode:** [1185: Resilience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1185-resilience.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-31 - **Time:** 42:35–50:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1185-resilience/chapter/microgrid-knowledge-conference-2019-and-climate-adaptation.md Speakers at the Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2019 emphasized "resilience" and "transition" as key themes for combating climate change. Consultants Tristan Jackson and Andrea Ruttalo discussed connecting local energy consumption to generation to make consumers more aware of their environmental impact. Some observers compare the current push for rolling blackouts and grid restructuring to the Enron-era energy scams in California. Keywords: microgrid knowledge conference, [resilience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resilience.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [energy transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-transition.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md) ### PG&E Power Shutoffs, California Utility Corruption - **Episode:** [1180: ISIS in Oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1180-isis-in-oz.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-13 - **Time:** 1:31–9:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1180-isis-in-oz/chapter/pg-e-power-shutoffs-california-utility-corruption.md Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) implemented widespread "Public Safety Power Shutoffs" across California, citing fire risks despite reports of low wind speeds in areas like Mill Valley. The situation is compared to the Enron-era rolling blackouts under Governor Gray Davis, with claims that the current shutoffs may be a political maneuver related to San Francisco's interest in purchasing PG&E equipment following the company's bankruptcy. Keywords: [pg&e](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pg-e.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [gray davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gray-davis.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [rolling blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-blackouts.md) ### California Rolling Blackouts, Enron, Gray Davis Recall - **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-03 - **Time:** 1:45–3:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/california-rolling-blackouts-enron-gray-davis-recall.md The discussion shifts to the history of California's energy crisis, specifically the rolling blackouts during the administration of Governor Gray Davis. The hosts recall how the crisis led to Davis's recall and the subsequent election of Arnold Schwarzenegger. They criticize the narrative that the state cannot supply enough power for its citizens. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [gray davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gray-davis.md), [arnold schwarzenegger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arnold-schwarzenegger.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [rolling blackouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-blackouts.md), [energy crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-crisis.md) ### Andrew Weissman, Concord Management and Arthur Anderson - **Episode:** [1158: Taking a Mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-28 - **Time:** 10:27–14:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller/chapter/andrew-weissman-concord-management-and-arthur-anderson.md The Special Counsel's office faced criticism for failing to produce evidence in court linking the Russian Internet Research Agency troll farms directly to the Russian government, despite making that claim in the report. Lead prosecutor Andrew Weissman is identified as the primary driver of the investigation, with critics drawing parallels to his past work on the Arthur Anderson case, which was later overturned by the Supreme Court. Weissman is characterized as a partisan figure who operated while Mueller served as a mere figurehead. Keywords: andrew weissman, concord management, arthur anderson, [internet research agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-research-agency.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md) ### Upton Sinclair Quote Correction, Carbon Fee Proposal - **Episode:** [947: Mix Tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-16 - **Time:** 1:00:25–1:04:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape/chapter/upton-sinclair-quote-correction-carbon-fee-proposal.md The hosts critique a speaker for misquoting Upton Sinclair regarding salary and understanding. The segment covers the criminalization of the cigarette industry and Enron, leading into a proposal for a carbon fee to combat global warming. Keywords: [upton sinclair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/upton-sinclair.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md), [carbon fee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-fee.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md) ### Bill Nye and Jailing Climate Skeptics - **Episode:** [817: Sellout Politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/817-sellout-politics.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-19 - **Time:** 2:00:49–2:03:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/817-sellout-politics/chapter/bill-nye-and-jailing-climate-skeptics.md Bill Nye "The Science Guy" comments on the possibility of jailing climate change skeptics, comparing the situation to the fraud committed by Enron executives or the tobacco industry. Nye suggests that introducing "extreme doubt" about climate change affects the quality of life for citizens and may warrant criminal investigation. The hosts condemn the rhetoric as an attack on legal dissent. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [robert f. kennedy jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md) ### Free College Feasibility and Healthcare Billing Scams - **Episode:** [798: Dangerous Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/798-dangerous-speech.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-11 - **Time:** 56:32–1:00:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/798-dangerous-speech/chapter/free-college-feasibility-and-healthcare-billing-scams.md The feasibility of free college and single-payer healthcare is debated, with references to the historically low cost of California's university system. The discussion compares the current healthcare insurance model to the Enron power grid scam, noting that hospitals and insurers constantly negotiate bills down to 30 cents on the dollar while charging patients full price. Keywords: free college, [single payer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/single-payer.md), [healthcare premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-premiums.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md), [hospital billing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospital-billing.md) ### Climate Change, Kidney Stones, California Blackouts - **Episode:** [634: Rough Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-13 - **Time:** 1:16:28–1:19:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch/chapter/climate-change-kidney-stones-california-blackouts.md A report linking rising temperatures to an increase in kidney stones is dismissed by the hosts as alarmist propaganda. 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