# Freight on The No Agenda Show Freight comes up in 33 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 33 - **Episodes:** 31 - **Discussed:** May 2010 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [High-speed Rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [Warren Buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md), [Burlington Northern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burlington-northern.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Supply Chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [Trucking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucking.md), [Zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 33 ### Tip of the Day: Harbor Freight and Icon Tools - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 2:32:44–2:36:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/tip-of-the-day-harbor-freight-and-icon-tools.md Dana Brunetti provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending Harbor Freight for specialized tools needed for occasional projects. He specifically praises the "Icon" brand of tools for their lifetime guarantee, similar to the old Sears Craftsman model. Brunetti shares how he used these tools while building his 40-acre ranch and maintaining heavy equipment. Keywords: harbor freight, icon tools, [ranching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ranching.md), heavy equipment, excavator ### Chicago Freight Train Looting, TV Theft and Police Response - **Episode:** [1703: New Screw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-13 - **Time:** 53:25–56:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/chicago-freight-train-looting-tv-theft-and-police-response.md A large group of people looted a freight train parked on a viaduct in Chicago, stealing numerous televisions while police observed from a distance. Reports indicate a significant delay in response from Union Pacific officers, allowing looters ample time to clear out the containers. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), freight train, [looting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/looting.md), [cpd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpd.md), [union pacific](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union-pacific.md), cargo theft ### European Diesel Tax Protests and Railway Advertising - **Episode:** [1663: Climate Change Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-23 - **Time:** 11:00–14:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/european-diesel-tax-protests-and-railway-advertising.md Rising diesel prices in Europe and the United States are attributed to new CO2 emission taxes levied by various governments. Significant protests by French fishermen and UK truckers are highlighted as reactions to these environmental levies. Additionally, a shift in advertising is noted, with railroads increasingly promoting the cost-effectiveness of rail freight over trucking as fuel costs rise. Keywords: [diesel fuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diesel-fuel.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [freight rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-rail.md), petroleum chemistry ### Train Report, Chicago Pride Train Symbols - **Episode:** [1458: Prime Time Purge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-10 - **Time:** 15:57–18:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge/chapter/train-report-chicago-pride-train-symbols.md A personal observation of a massive freight train with seven engines hauling scrap metal toward China is followed by a report on the Chicago Transit Authority's "Pride Train." The CTA train features the Philadelphia Pride and Transgender flags. The discussion notes the evolving nature of LGBTQ symbols and the potential for internal community friction as new flags are introduced. Keywords: [union pacific](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union-pacific.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), chicago transit authority, [pride month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-month.md), transgender flag, philly flag ### California Rail Traffic, Belt and Road Observations - **Episode:** [1456: Verbate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-02 - **Time:** 2:53:04–2:54:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate/chapter/california-rail-traffic-belt-and-road-observations.md Observations of massive freight trains in California, some exceeding 130 cars in length, spark a discussion on global logistics and the "Belt and Road" initiative. The sheer volume of cargo containers moving through the state highlights the scale of international trade and the potential for illicit trafficking within the global supply chain. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), [cargo containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md) ### Gap Supply Chain, Vietnam Factory Shutdowns, Air Freight - **Episode:** [1403: In Silico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-28 - **Time:** 2:20:35–2:24:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico/chapter/gap-supply-chain-vietnam-factory-shutdowns-air-freight.md The Gap reported that supply chain disruptions in Vietnam could cost the company $650 million in lost sales. To mitigate shipping logjams, the retailer is spending nearly half a billion dollars on air freight to move inventory. Keywords: gap, [old navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/old-navy.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), air freight ### Port Congestion in Los Angeles and Long Beach - **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-14 - **Time:** 2:24:55–2:28:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/port-congestion-in-los-angeles-and-long-beach.md The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing record backups, with nearly 100 ships waiting to unload. The hosts discuss the "trucking problem," noting that new regulations and driver shortages are preventing cargo from leaving the docks. Reports from "Freight Waves" suggest some companies are resorting to bribing their way into ports to retrieve their own containers. Keywords: [port of los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-of-los-angeles.md), [long beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-beach.md), [trucking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucking.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md), freight waves ### US-China Trade Deficit, Slow-Moving Freight Trains - **Episode:** [1382: super-mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-17 - **Time:** 1:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation/chapter/us-china-trade-deficit-slow-moving-freight-trains.md The United States imported approximately $600 billion worth of goods from China in the first quarter of 2021, contributing to a trade deficit exceeding $250 billion. Observations of slow-moving freight trains and massive container shipments in Northern Silicon Valley serve as indicators of current economic pacing. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [trade deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-deficit.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), us economy ### China Shipping Crisis, Yantian Port Shutdown and Container Shortages - **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 20:57–25:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/china-shipping-crisis-yantian-port-shutdown-and-container-shortages.md A major COVID-19 outbreak in China has led to the shutdown of the Yantian shipping port, causing a massive backlog of cargo vessels. This disruption threatens global supply chains, as the port handles a significant percentage of exports to the U.S. and Europe. The crisis is exacerbated by a global shortage of empty shipping containers, which has driven up freight rates significantly. Keywords: yantian port, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), freight waves, [shipping containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shipping-containers.md) ### Global Supply Chain Warnings, Short Trains and Amazon - **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 1:22:07–1:25:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/global-supply-chain-warnings-short-trains-and-amazon.md Observations of shorter-than-normal freight trains in Texas suggest that the shipping disruptions from China are already impacting domestic logistics. Investors are jokingly advised to "short Amazon" due to impending supply shortages. The potential for empty shelves at major retailers like HEB and Whole Foods in Austin is presented as a looming crisis for unprepared citizens. Keywords: [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [heb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heb.md) ### Vaccine Trial Methodology, Placebo Groups, Freight Train Cargo - **Episode:** [1275: Hypocrite Oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-06 - **Time:** 1:05:33–1:07:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath/chapter/vaccine-trial-methodology-placebo-groups-freight-train-cargo.md COVID-19 vaccine trials are using laboratory-confirmed disease as a primary endpoint, comparing infection rates between vaccinated and placebo groups. Critics point out that these trials often fail to account for variables like mask-wearing or social distancing among participants. Separately, a massive increase in freight train traffic from China suggests that global trade and cargo movement are returning to full capacity. Keywords: [vaccine trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-trials.md), [placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/placebo.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md) ### Zephyr Economic Outlook, Freight Shipping Trends - **Episode:** [1273: False Positive](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1273-false-positive.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-30 - **Time:** 1:26:16–1:28:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1273-false-positive/chapter/zephyr-economic-outlook-freight-shipping-trends.md A report from a major freight shipping company predicts monumental import numbers for the coming year, potentially breaking records. This surge is expected to create a shortage of truckers and importing jobs. The "Zephyr" train metric, used as an informal economic indicator, showed a steady eight-car count at normal speed, suggesting a stable outlook for goods movement. Keywords: [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), freight shipping, [imports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imports.md), [trucking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucking.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md) ### New Zealand COVID-19 Resurgence, Imported Freight Theory - **Episode:** [1268: Quarantine Bonking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-13 - **Time:** 31:35–34:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/new-zealand-covid-19-resurgence-imported-freight-theory.md New Zealand officials investigate whether a new cluster of COVID-19 cases in Auckland was introduced via imported frozen freight. The country returned to lockdown after 100 days without community transmission, prompting comparisons to the situation in Victoria. Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [auckland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auckland.md), [jacinda ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md), imported freight, [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md) ### Zephyr Train Noise, Austin Freight Horns - **Episode:** [1097: Two-way Sword](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1097-two-way-sword.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-23 - **Time:** 2:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1097-two-way-sword/chapter/zephyr-train-noise-austin-freight-horns.md A discussion regarding noise complaints involving the Zephyr and freight trains in Austin, Texas. One speaker describes calling in complaints about engineers honking horns at 3:00 AM in areas without crossings. The dialogue transitions into the day's primary news beat regarding international elections. Keywords: [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), [noise complaints](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-complaints.md), railroad crossings ### Las Vegas Trip, Boxcar Evolution and Container Shipping - **Episode:** [842: CannMed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-14 - **Time:** 1:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/842-cannmed/chapter/las-vegas-trip-boxcar-evolution-and-container-shipping.md The hosts open the program discussing a recent trip to Las Vegas and the hospitality provided by Dame Angela. Observations are made regarding the disappearance of traditional railroad boxcars in favor of modern shipping containers. The conversation touches on the changing landscape of American freight transportation and the prevalence of various container sizes on modern trains. Keywords: [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), boxcars, [shipping containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shipping-containers.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), dame angela ### Infrastructure Issues, Potholes and Chicago Freight - **Episode:** [818: Document 17](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/818-document-17.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-21 - **Time:** 24:34–26:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/818-document-17/chapter/infrastructure-issues-potholes-and-chicago-freight.md Hillary Clinton highlights the economic impact of poor infrastructure, noting that freight trains take as long to cross Chicago as they do to travel from the West Coast. The discussion shifts to the personal cost of potholes, which reportedly cost commuters $1,500 annually in vehicle maintenance. Keywords: [potholes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/potholes.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), [transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transportation.md) ### China's "New Silk Road" Rail Link to Germany - **Episode:** [605: "Biostitutes"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-03 - **Time:** 1:23:06–1:28:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/china-s-new-silk-road-rail-link-to-germany.md As a hedge against US maritime control, China has established the Yuxinou Railway, a freight line connecting Chongqing to Duisburg, Germany. President Xi Jinping recently celebrated the arrival of a train that completed the journey in 16 days. The rail line passes through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland, providing a faster alternative to sea shipping. Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), duisburg, [chongqing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chongqing.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), yuxinou railway, freight train ### Geopolitics of Rail, US Containment, Container Shipping - **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-08 - **Time:** 1:07:48–1:14:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/geopolitics-of-rail-us-containment-container-shipping.md The hosts analyze the geopolitical implications of the Trans-Eurasian rail bridge, suggesting that U.S. military presence in the Philippines, Korea, and Turkey is intended to contain this Chinese economic expansion. They argue that high-speed passenger rail is often a cover for high-capacity freight infrastructure. The completion of this rail network is viewed as a threat to U.S. export dominance. Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [freight rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-rail.md), containerization, [global trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-trade.md) ### Ray LaHood, Northeast Corridor Rail Funding - **Episode:** [303: Starship Troopers 4](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/303-starship-troopers-4.md) - **Published:** 2011-05-12 - **Time:** 1:24:41–1:31:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/303-starship-troopers-4/chapter/ray-lahood-northeast-corridor-rail-funding.md Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that federal rail funds rejected by Florida and Wisconsin will be redirected to the Northeast Corridor. The hosts argue this funding primarily benefits politicians and elites commuting between Washington D.C., New York, and Boston. LaHood's comments also reveal that the infrastructure improvements are heavily tied to the interests of "freight rail friends." Keywords: [ray lahood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-lahood.md), [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [freight rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-rail.md) ### High-Speed Rail and the Freight Act - **Episode:** [295: Poledancing for College](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/295-poledancing-for-college.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-14 - **Time:** 1:46:04–1:48:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/295-poledancing-for-college/chapter/high-speed-rail-and-the-freight-act.md Senator Frank Lautenberg is promoting high-speed rail funding, which the hosts argue is actually a subsidy for freight rail companies. They deconstruct the "FREIGHT Act" acronym, asserting that the infrastructure is intended to benefit large conglomerates like Berkshire Hathaway rather than passenger travel. Keywords: [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), frank lautenberg, [freight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight.md), [berkshire hathaway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkshire-hathaway.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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