# Future on The No Agenda Show

Future comes up in 73 chapters across 70 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 73
- **Episodes:** 70
- **Discussed:** April 2008 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Alex Jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Commodities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodities.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Ted Kaczynski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kaczynski.md), [Unabomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unabomber.md), [Alicia Garza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alicia-garza.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 73

### Global Oil Geopolitics and Sanctions on Iran and China

- **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-30
- **Time:** 28:19–34:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/global-oil-geopolitics-and-sanctions-on-iran-and-china.md

The discussion shifts to the Strait of Hormuz and a potential new canal project involving Oman to bypass Iranian influence. Financial analyst Kyle Bass explains how enhanced sanctions aim to strangle Iran's economy by targeting the laundering of Iranian oil money through Chinese RMB and UAE cash houses. The hosts debate whether these moves are structural shifts or short-term political maneuvers.

Keywords: [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [kyle bass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyle-bass.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), rmb, [oil futures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-futures.md)

### Buying a Pig at the Alameda County Fair Auction

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 1:22:44–1:25:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/buying-a-pig-at-the-alameda-county-fair-auction.md

An account of purchasing a pig at a Future Farmers of America (FFA) auction details the process of bidding on livestock raised by children. The purchase is described as a charitable contribution that helps students pay for college, though it involves the emotional scene of taking a "pet" pig from a crying child. The pig was eventually taken to a Portuguese butcher in Manteca to be processed into linguiça.

Keywords: [alameda county fair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alameda-county-fair.md), future farmers of america, 4-h, [butcher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/butcher.md), [tax write-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-write-off.md)

### Dvorak's Social Quirks and Future of the Show

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:23:42–1:26:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/dvorak-s-social-quirks-and-future-of-the-show.md

Andrew Horowitz shares memories of Dvorak attending his wedding and a particularly "creepy" Zoom Thanksgiving during the pandemic. The discussion turns to the future of Dvorak's various media projects, with Horowitz and Curry expressing uncertainty about how to continue without him. They encourage listeners to join the mailing lists for updates on the "next generation" of their broadcasts.

Keywords: [wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wedding.md), zoom thanksgiving, podcast future, [mailing list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mailing-list.md), the keeper

### AI Infrastructure Bubble, Data Center Real Estate Scams

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 1:03:28–1:08:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/ai-infrastructure-bubble-data-center-real-estate-scams.md

The hosts analyze the global rush to build "hyperscale" data centers as a potential real estate scam or investment bubble. They argue that the physical size of these proposed facilities, such as the Utah project, makes little sense for actual compute needs. The discussion also addresses public fears that these centers are for mass surveillance, noting that surveillance is already primarily conducted via smartphones.

Keywords: [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [surveillance state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance-state.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), copper futures

### Car Data Privacy and Episode 1867 Artwork

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 2:16:02–2:20:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/car-data-privacy-and-episode-1867-artwork.md

A report from BBC Future reveals that modern cars collect vast amounts of personal data, including weight, facial expressions, and destinations. John Dvorak advocates for driving classic cars to avoid this surveillance. The hosts then credit "Blue Acorn" for the Mother's Day-themed artwork for episode 1867, which featured a "Mama Hanta" rat surrounded by virus molecules.

Keywords: [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), bbc future, hanta, [blue acorn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-acorn.md), [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md)

### CME Data Center Cooling Outage Halts Futures Trading

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 20:10–21:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/cme-data-center-cooling-outage-halts-futures-trading.md

A cooling failure at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) data center caused a significant outage, halting trading in stock index futures for several hours. While treasuries and commodities continued to trade normally, the incident highlighted the risks of centralized financial infrastructure. The hosts contrast this centralization with the resilience of decentralized systems like podcasting.

Keywords: [cme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cme.md), [data center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-center.md), cooling issue, stock futures, [forex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forex.md)

### Coinbase Future First Basic Income Pilot in New York

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 1:57:59–1:58:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/coinbase-future-first-basic-income-pilot-in-new-york.md

Coinbase has launched "Future First," a pilot program in New York providing $12,000 in stablecoin to low-income residents aged 18 to 30. The test aims to evaluate the use of digital currency for basic income payments. This initiative aligns with the broader trend of integrating stablecoins into the financial system following the passage of the Genius Act.

Keywords: [coinbase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coinbase.md), [stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md), [basic income](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basic-income.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), future first

### General Mike Flynn and the Independent Media Panel

- **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-02
- **Time:** 1:18:57–1:24:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/general-mike-flynn-and-the-independent-media-panel.md

General Mike Flynn hosted a panel in Washington D.C. focused on the importance of independent media, featuring influencers like Eva Flaherty Nebruk (Eva St. James). Flynn's non-profit, America's Future, reportedly focuses on child trafficking education but also serves as a hub for independent journalists. The hosts express concern over the "icky feel" of these coordinated gatherings and the potential for information funneling through podcasters.

Keywords: [mike flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-flynn.md), eva flaherty nebruk, [independent media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independent-media.md), america's future, [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md)

### Market Volatility and CNBC Media Tropes

- **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-06
- **Time:** 1:19:42–1:23:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/market-volatility-and-cnbc-media-tropes.md

The discussion focuses on the predictable nature of financial news reporting, specifically on CNBC. The hosts observe that the media uses stock photos of stressed or happy traders to match market fluctuations, regardless of whether the news was already "priced in." The impact of upcoming tariffs on market uncertainty is also noted.

Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [nasdaq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasdaq.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [futures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/futures.md)

### French Wine Tariffs, Wine Futures, K&L Wine Merchants

- **Episode:** [1746: Bedtime Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-13
- **Time:** 34:01–36:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene/chapter/french-wine-tariffs-wine-futures-k-l-wine-merchants.md

The U.S. administration threatens a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes if existing trade barriers are not removed. This move causes concern among importers and collectors who purchase wine futures, as contracts often include clauses passing tariff costs to the consumer. The 2022 Bordeaux vintage is highlighted as a high-value target for these potential duties.

Keywords: [wine tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wine-tariffs.md), [bordeaux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bordeaux.md), [champagne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/champagne.md), [futures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/futures.md), k&l wine

### Democratic Campaign Audit, James Carville Criticism

- **Episode:** [1716: Silver Buckshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-28
- **Time:** 1:14:11–1:20:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot/chapter/democratic-campaign-audit-james-carville-criticism.md

James Carville calls for a full audit of the Democratic National Committee and the Harris campaign, alleging that $2.5 billion was squandered. He describes the campaign as a "money laundering scheme" for consultants and lobbyists. The hosts discuss reports that Al Sharpton's organization received $500,000 shortly before he interviewed Harris on MSNBC.

Keywords: [james carville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-carville.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), future forward, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md)

### UN Pact for the Future and Global Digitization

- **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-26
- **Time:** 2:38:29–2:42:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/un-pact-for-the-future-and-global-digitization.md

The United Nations has adopted the "Pact for the Future," a blueprint aimed at expanding the organization's powers to manage global crises and accelerate sustainable development goals. The pact includes provisions for a global digital ID and biometric tracking, which critics fear will lead to a worldwide social credit system. Several nations, including Russia, Iran, and Nicaragua, refused to sign the document, citing concerns over national sovereignty.

Keywords: pact for the future, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [digital id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), [social credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-credit.md), global shock

### Minnesota COVID Fraud, Feeding Our Future

- **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-08
- **Time:** 22:58–24:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/minnesota-covid-fraud-feeding-our-future.md

A massive COVID-19 relief fraud scheme in Minnesota involving the "Feeding Our Future" program is discussed. Federal charges against 70 individuals for embezzling $250 million are highlighted, with critics questioning Governor Walz's oversight of the state agencies responsible for distributing the funds.

Keywords: [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), covid fraud, feeding our future, [department of education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-education.md), [embezzlement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/embezzlement.md)

### ADHD Time Perception Experiments

- **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-16
- **Time:** 1:19:23–1:21:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/adhd-time-perception-experiments.md

An ADHD experiment created by author Tom Hartman is discussed, where participants are asked to point toward "the future" with their eyes closed. The theory suggests that neurotypical people point forward, while those with ADHD have a non-linear sense of time and may point elsewhere. This lack of linear perception is blamed for difficulties in paying bills and maintaining schedules.

Keywords: [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [tom hartman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-hartman.md), neurotypical, linear time, future orientation

### Ted Kaczynski Death and the Unabomber Manifesto

- **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-11
- **Time:** 2:13–10:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/ted-kaczynski-death-and-the-unabomber-manifesto.md

The death of Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, is reported following his discovery in a North Carolina prison cell at age 81. Attorney General Merrick Garland is identified as a key prosecutor in the original case, while the historical decision by Janet Reno to publish the 35,000-word manifesto "Industrial Society and Its Future" is reviewed. The discussion highlights Kaczynski's warnings about technology's role in societal enslavement and over-socialization.

Keywords: [ted kaczynski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kaczynski.md), [unabomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unabomber.md), [merrick garland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrick-garland.md), [industrial society and its future](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-society-and-its-future.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [janet reno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-reno.md)

### Sophia Kianni, Fridays For Future Strategy

- **Episode:** [1505: Cat's Paw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-20
- **Time:** 9:33–13:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw/chapter/sophia-kianni-fridays-for-future-strategy.md

Sophia Kianni, a 20-year-old Stanford graduate and founder of Climate Cardinals, appeared in media outlets like The Washington Post to discuss climate accountability. She argued that the concept of the "carbon footprint" was a marketing scheme designed by fossil fuel companies to shift responsibility onto individuals. Kianni has been linked to activist groups like Fridays For Future and Extinction Rebellion, frequently appearing alongside high-profile political figures.

Keywords: sophia kianni, [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [fridays for future](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fridays-for-future.md), [carbon footprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-footprint.md), [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md)

### Dutch Children Eating Insects, Psychological Warfare

- **Episode:** [1495: Soft Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1495-soft-nuts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-16
- **Time:** 2:19:10–2:23:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1495-soft-nuts/chapter/dutch-children-eating-insects-psychological-warfare.md

A Dutch television program for children, "Jeugdjournaal," featured a segment encouraging 10-year-olds to eat mealworms as a sustainable alternative to meat. The segment is criticized as a form of psychological "brainwashing," where children are told that eating bugs is necessary due to global overpopulation and environmental concerns. The hosts noted the disturbing nature of using government-funded media to normalize insect consumption among minors.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [mealworms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mealworms.md), [brainwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwashing.md), food of the future

### Feeding Our Future, COVID Fraud Indictments in Minnesota

- **Episode:** [1488: Torture Telephone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1488-torture-telephone.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-22
- **Time:** 50:41–53:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1488-torture-telephone/chapter/feeding-our-future-covid-fraud-indictments-in-minnesota.md

Federal prosecutors indicted 47 people associated with the Minnesota nonprofit "Feeding Our Future" for allegedly stealing $250 million from a federal food program. Executive Director Amy Bach is accused of overseeing a scheme where defendants used COVID-19 relief funds to purchase luxury cars and real estate instead of feeding hungry children. The DOJ described the case as the largest pandemic-related fraud scheme discovered to date.

Keywords: feeding our future, amy bach, [doj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doj.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md)

### FDA Future Framework and Reformulated Boosters

- **Episode:** [1463: Future Framework](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-26
- **Time:** 47:13–49:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework/chapter/fda-future-framework-and-reformulated-boosters.md

The FDA considers a "Future Framework" that would allow manufacturers like Pfizer and Moderna to release reformulated COVID-19 boosters without new clinical trials, similar to the annual flu shot process. Critics argue this skips essential human data for vaccines targeting new variants like Omicron.

Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), future framework

### Declaration for the Future of the Internet Signed by 60 Nations

- **Episode:** [1447: G.E.R.M.](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-01
- **Time:** 28:56–32:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1447-g-e-r-m/chapter/declaration-for-the-future-of-the-internet-signed-by-60-nations.md

The United States and 60 global partners launched the Declaration for the Future of the Internet on April 28, 2022. The document outlines commitments to protecting human rights, promoting the free flow of information, and maintaining a multi-stakeholder approach to internet governance. Russia and China were notably absent from the list of signatories.

Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), declaration for the future of the internet, [digital rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-rights.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), multi-stakeholder governance

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