# Fireworks on The No Agenda Show Fireworks comes up in 52 chapters across 42 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 52 - **Episodes:** 42 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Fourth Of July](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Independence Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [New Year's Eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md), [Richmond](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richmond.md), [Oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 52 ### Trump Fourth of July Spectacle, Military Band Performance - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 6:46–10:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/trump-fourth-of-july-spectacle-military-band-performance.md Donald Trump hosted a massive Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall featuring a record-breaking fireworks display and a 350-piece joint military orchestra. Colonel Scott McKenzie led the Army Band in performing arrangements of rock songs by Chicago and Journey. The scale of the event is highlighted as a demonstration of the power of government resources that the private sector cannot replicate. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [scott mckenzie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-mckenzie.md), army band, [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), symphony orchestra ### NPR Fireworks Coverage, Air Quality Warnings - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 10:40–13:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/npr-fireworks-coverage-air-quality-warnings.md NPR and The Washington Post reported on the potential negative impacts of the 850,000-shell fireworks show in D.C., specifically citing "unhealthy" air quality and respiratory risks. The hosts compare this to a failed display in San Francisco that was obscured by fog. Technical difficulties with streaming the event via YouTube TV while abroad are also discussed, including the use of VPNs to bypass geographic restrictions. 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A specific raid in East Oakland resulted in the seizure of 2,000 pounds of fireworks from a residential backyard. Authorities are reportedly "doom scrolling" and lurking in direct messages to identify sellers using cryptic social media posts. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), illegal fireworks, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [police raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-raid.md) ### No Agenda Art, Blue Acorn Varga Girl - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 2:07:20–2:10:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/no-agenda-art-blue-acorn-varga-girl.md The hosts review the listener-submitted artwork for the current episode, selecting a "Varga girl" pin-up style piece by Blue Acorn. The art features classic American symbols like the eagle, the flag, and fireworks to commemorate the 250th anniversary. They also discuss the use of AI-prompted art and the "Art Generator" website where producers can submit their work. Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [blue acorn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-acorn.md), varga girl, pin-up, [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [eagle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle.md) ### Selena Wang, White House Gunfire Reaction, Metric System Usage - **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-24 - **Time:** 1:04:15–1:06:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/selena-wang-white-house-gunfire-reaction-metric-system-usage.md ABC News correspondent Selena Wang's reaction to gunfire at the White House is critiqued after she initially mistook the shots for fireworks. The hosts mock her for continuing to report for several seconds before taking cover. They also question her use of "meters" to describe the distance, jokingly suggesting it indicates foreign influence in American journalism. Keywords: [selena wang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selena-wang.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [metric system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metric-system.md), [reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reporting.md) ### Phantom Fireworks and the Michigan Synagogue Attack - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 1:08:26–1:11:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/phantom-fireworks-and-the-michigan-synagogue-attack.md Security footage shows Ayman Mohammed Ghazali purchasing $2,250 worth of fireworks from Phantom Fireworks just days before the attack on Temple Israel. The store's management stated the purchase did not raise suspicions as customers frequently spend much larger amounts for celebrations like Eid or the Fourth of July. The segment discusses the legality of Class C fireworks and how they were allegedly repurposed into improvised explosives for the Michigan attack. Keywords: phantom fireworks, ayman mohammed ghazali, [explosives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosives.md), class c fireworks, [detroit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detroit.md) ### Vondelkerk Church Fire, Amsterdam New Year Celebrations - **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-01 - **Time:** 7:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/vondelkerk-church-fire-amsterdam-new-year-celebrations.md A massive fire destroyed the historic Vondelkerk Church in central Amsterdam during New Year's Eve celebrations. The 150-year-old monument, located near the van Gogh Museum, suffered a total roof collapse and steeple destruction while residents were evacuated from nearby homes. Authorities declared a regional emergency as investigators look into whether illegal fireworks caused the blaze. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), vondelkerk church, [new year's eve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-year-s-eve.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), van gogh museum ### Fourth of July Fireworks Displays and Safety Incidents - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 26:20–27:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/fourth-of-july-fireworks-displays-and-safety-incidents.md A comparison of Fourth of July fireworks displays notes high-quality shows in Richmond versus disappointing performances in San Francisco. National statistics suggest approximately $2 billion was spent on fireworks, accompanied by significant fire damage and injuries. Oakland reported roughly 150 fire calls related to amateur firework use and house fires during the holiday. Keywords: [richmond](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richmond.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), fire damage ### Drone Fireworks and Carbon Credit Scams - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 2:08:52–2:13:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/drone-fireworks-and-carbon-credit-scams.md A discussion on the future of entertainment suggests replacing traditional fireworks with drone displays equipped with Roman candles. The segment also satirizes the carbon credit industry by proposing a fictional AI device that "removes" CO2 and buries it in Africa. The topic concludes with a look at high-end real estate prices at Boot Ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas. Keywords: [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), boot ranch, [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md) ### Fourth of July Fireworks, Warehouse Explosion, Childhood Anecdote - **Episode:** [1778: Three Holes One Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-03 - **Time:** 3:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag/chapter/fourth-of-july-fireworks-warehouse-explosion-childhood-anecdote.md A massive fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County, California, resulted in seven people missing and the cancellation of numerous regional displays. A childhood anecdote from the Netherlands describes a firework accident in a vacation bungalow where a lit fuse ignited a box of crackers, leading to a smoke-filled room and the blame being shifted to a younger brother. Keywords: yolo county, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), new years eve ### Fourth of July Holiday, Media Substitute Hosts, Mike Johnson - **Episode:** [1778: Three Holes One Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-03 - **Time:** 1:57:24–2:00:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag/chapter/fourth-of-july-holiday-media-substitute-hosts-mike-johnson.md The hosts discuss the cultural tendency for media figures and politicians to take vacations during the Fourth of July weekend, leading to a proliferation of substitute hosts on major networks. House Speaker Mike Johnson is noted for his visible satisfaction following the successful passage of the major spending legislation. Keywords: [fourth of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [vacation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vacation.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md) ### Orlando Drone Show Accident and FAA Investigation - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 32:21–34:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/orlando-drone-show-accident-and-faa-investigation.md A holiday drone show at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, resulted in an accident where several drones fell into a crowd. A seven-year-old boy required emergency heart surgery after being struck. The FAA is investigating the vendor, Sky Elements, to determine the cause of the mid-air collision. Keywords: [orlando](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orlando.md), lake eola park, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), sky elements, [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md) ### San Francisco Fireworks Cancellations, Drone Show Failures - **Episode:** [1675: Flying Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-07 - **Time:** 7:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars/chapter/san-francisco-fireworks-cancellations-drone-show-failures.md San Francisco and Berkeley canceled official Fourth of July fireworks displays, citing reasons ranging from budget savings to COVID-19 precedents. While some neighboring areas like Richmond held shows on July 3rd, the lack of pyrotechnics in major hubs served as a potential economic indicator. In Seattle, a drone light show malfunctioned when approximately 50 drones fell into the water, an incident the designer attributed to GPS interference caused by solar flares. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [fourth of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md) ### Fourth of July Fireworks and Economic Indicators - **Episode:** [1674: We're Working!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-04 - **Time:** 4:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/fourth-of-july-fireworks-and-economic-indicators.md The hosts observe a significant decrease in pre-holiday fireworks displays in both the Texas Hill Country and the California East Bay, interpreting this as a sign of a struggling economy. They discuss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's exclusion of Ted Nugent and the logistical challenges of fog during San Francisco's Independence Day celebrations. Keywords: [fourth of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [ted nugent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-nugent.md), [richmond](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richmond.md) ### Fireworks Culture in the Netherlands and Texas - **Episode:** [1621: Haley's Comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-31 - **Time:** 3:31–7:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment/chapter/fireworks-culture-in-the-netherlands-and-texas.md The Netherlands experiences intense firework activity leading up to New Year's Eve, often described as making the country feel like a war zone. Similar firework enthusiasm is noted in Texas, where roadside stands are common, though the loud celebrations frequently cause anxiety for domestic dogs. Keywords: [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), pet anxiety ### San Francisco APEC Fireworks, Chinese Influence - **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-16 - **Time:** 54:46–57:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/san-francisco-apec-fireworks-chinese-influence.md During the APEC summit in San Francisco, a massive 15-minute fireworks display was held, which observers noted was significantly more elaborate than the city's standard Fourth of July celebrations. The city streets were lined with Chinese flags for the arrival of President Xi Jinping. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other officials were seen engaging in high-level meetings as the city underwent a temporary transformation for the summit. 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Keywords: [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [dame kenny ben](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame-kenny-ben.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [blocking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blocking.md) ### Arizona Monsoons and Firework Stand Mortars - **Episode:** [1568: Spook Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1568-spook-head.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-29 - **Time:** 2:04:20–2:08:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1568-spook-head/chapter/arizona-monsoons-and-firework-stand-mortars.md Dame Beth from Tucson requests a "shake of the rain stick" to help kickstart the Arizona monsoon season following several local wildfires. Sir Eric from Michigan shares that he runs a firework stand to pay for his children's college tuition, noting that their best-selling mortar kit is named "Boomshakalaka." The hosts provide "jobs karma" for several producers seeking career changes. Keywords: [tucson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucson.md), monsoons, [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md) ### Amsterdam Lockdown Protests, Dutch Police Brutality - **Episode:** [1413: Flurona](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-03 - **Time:** 18:54–21:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona/chapter/amsterdam-lockdown-protests-dutch-police-brutality.md Tens of thousands of citizens in Amsterdam defied lockdown orders to assemble peacefully at the Museumplein, resulting in violent clashes with police. Video footage shows officers using long batons to beat protesters, including women and the elderly. The crackdown follows a ban on traditional New Year's Eve fireworks, which many Dutch citizens ignored as an act of resistance. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [police brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), fireworks ban ### Metallica Fireworks, Omicron Outbreaks in San Francisco - **Episode:** [1412: Oil Ball Panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-30 - **Time:** 2:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic/chapter/metallica-fireworks-omicron-outbreaks-in-san-francisco.md Metallica celebrated their 40th anniversary with a massive fireworks display in Northern California, featuring unique pyrotechnic shells. 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