# Fahrenheit 451 on The No Agenda Show Fahrenheit 451 comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to June 2018. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** April 2009 – June 2018 - **Related topics:** [Ray Bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [Cirque Du Soleil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cirque-du-soleil.md), [Citizens United](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Fec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fec.md), [Gary Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [Hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Janet Napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Fahrenheit 451 Remake, Modern Surveillance Themes - **Episode:** [1037: Bug Ramen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1037-bug-ramen.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-03 - **Time:** 27:52–30:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1037-bug-ramen/chapter/fahrenheit-451-remake-modern-surveillance-themes.md The HBO remake of Fahrenheit 451 depicts a near-future society where surveillance is integrated into daily life through "talking tubes" and live-streaming body cameras. While the film received mixed reviews compared to the original, its portrayal of constant digital connectivity and the burning of physical books mirrors contemporary concerns about technology. The premise highlights the difficulty of truly "going dark" in a connected world. Keywords: [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), [ray bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), talking tubes ### Citizens United and the Fahrenheit 451 Comparison - **Episode:** [623: Fact Pattern](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-08 - **Time:** 18:58–22:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern/chapter/citizens-united-and-the-fahrenheit-451-comparison.md Senator Ted Cruz compares the proposed amendment to Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, suggesting it would give Congress the power to ban books and movies. The discussion clarifies that the Citizens United case originated from a documentary critical of Hillary Clinton and involved a non-profit rather than a for-profit corporation. Testimony is presented suggesting that the predicted "flood" of corporate wealth into campaigns has not materialized as expected. Keywords: [citizens united](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizens-united.md), [ray bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [fec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fec.md), corporate wealth ### Knighthood Ceremony and Fahrenheit 451 Homage - **Episode:** [451: Mass of Tax Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-11 - **Time:** 1:54:34–1:59:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/451-mass-of-tax-nuts/chapter/knighthood-ceremony-and-fahrenheit-451-homage.md The hosts conduct a formal knighthood ceremony for several producers, including Michael Klink and Rick Bressler, welcoming them to the No Agenda Roundtable. They note the significance of episode 451 as an homage to Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451." The discussion reiterates that the show is funded solely by listeners, unlike political campaigns that receive billions from the public and corporate interests. Keywords: [ray bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md) ### Border Drones, Science Fiction Movie Predictions - **Episode:** [270: Call of Doody](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-16 - **Time:** 2:03:53–2:07:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody/chapter/border-drones-science-fiction-movie-predictions.md Janet Napolitano announces the end of the "virtual fence" in favor of drone surveillance at the border. The hosts compare current technological trends to dystopian science fiction films like "RoboCop," "The Running Man," and "Logan's Run," noting how these "predictive" movies are becoming reality. Keywords: [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [robocop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robocop.md), running man, logan's run, [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md) ### Michael Jackson Estate, Fahrenheit 451 Vilification - **Episode:** [249: Multidimensional Poverty Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/249-multidimensional-poverty-index.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-04 - **Time:** 39:04–41:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/249-multidimensional-poverty-index/chapter/michael-jackson-estate-fahrenheit-451-vilification.md The commercialization of Michael Jackson's legacy through a Cirque du Soleil tour is cited as evidence of interests profiting from his death. The coordinated media vilification of Randy Quaid is compared to the themes in the movie Fahrenheit 451, where individuals who challenge the power structure are labeled as "nuts" or "crazy" to discredit them. Keywords: [cirque du soleil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cirque-du-soleil.md), [randy quaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/randy-quaid.md), [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), vilification, [media manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-manipulation.md) ### Knighting of Michael Zelina and Donation Challenges - **Episode:** [91: Stroking the Ugly Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/91-stroking-the-ugly-stick.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-22 - **Time:** 34:43–40:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/91-stroking-the-ugly-stick/chapter/knighting-of-michael-zelina-and-donation-challenges.md Michael Zelina is knighted following a donation of $1,081, a number that Adam Curry presents as a challenge for listeners to decode. Other donations mentioned include $54.40 (referencing "54-40 or Fight") and $4.51 (referencing Fahrenheit 451). Additionally, the domain 2tothehead.com is confirmed as registered by a producer. Keywords: [michael zelina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-zelina.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), 1081, [fahrenheit 451](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fahrenheit-451.md), 2tothehead --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)