# General Strike on The No Agenda Show General Strike comes up in 22 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 22 - **Episodes:** 21 - **Discussed:** September 2010 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [Blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Labor Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-movement.md), [Spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [Washington Dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [1919](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1919.md), [Activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), [Anti-work](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-work.md), [Bbc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-news.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 22 ### Transgender Materialism and Non-Practicing Whites - **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-17 - **Time:** 2:02:12–2:05:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/transgender-materialism-and-non-practicing-whites.md Speakers at the socialism conference explored "transgender materialism" and the "positive supersession of capitalist care." The discussion included the concept of "non-practicing whites" and the organization of national economic blackouts to bypass laws against illegal general strikes. Keywords: revolutionary feminism, marx, [decolonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decolonization.md), [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md) ### El Cerrito Protests, Greenland Sovereignty and Danish Monarchy - **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-22 - **Time:** 4:18–7:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/el-cerrito-protests-greenland-sovereignty-and-danish-monarchy.md Protesters gathered at El Cerrito Plaza on January 20th for a general strike coinciding with the anniversary of Donald Trump's first inauguration. The crowd, largely composed of retirees, displayed signs including one demanding "Hands Off Greenland," despite Greenland being a protectorate of Denmark. The discussion notes historical tensions regarding Denmark's past sterilization programs in Greenland and the irony of "No Kings" signs appearing in a country that remains a monarchy. Keywords: el cerrito plaza, [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [greenland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenland.md), [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [eugenics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugenics.md) ### Minneapolis General Strike, Renee Macklin Goode and DOGE - **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-22 - **Time:** 1:38:30–1:42:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/minneapolis-general-strike-renee-macklin-goode-and-doge.md A general strike was called in Minnesota following the death of 37-year-old Renee Macklin Goode, who was killed by an ICE agent. The DOJ investigation into Governor Walz and Mayor Frey centers on their public comments following the incident, which the administration calls "heated rhetoric." There is hope that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will use digital tracking to uncover financial fraud related to immigration and local government spending. Keywords: [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), renee macklin goode, [grand jury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-jury.md), [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [financial fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-fraud.md) ### General Strike Promotion, Margaritaville and Ohio Bomb - **Episode:** [1811: NA Era](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-26 - **Time:** 3:25:36–3:28:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era/chapter/general-strike-promotion-margaritaville-and-ohio-bomb.md Activists on TikTok promote the idea of a "general vacation strike" to shut down the U.S. economy and force the administration out of office. The hosts dismiss the movement as ineffective and "Ohio," a slang term for something lame or cringe. They compare the effort to previous failed social media-driven protests like "Blackout Tuesday." Keywords: [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [labor movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-movement.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [political activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-activism.md), [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md) ### Secretary General Appointments, Gin and Bitcoin Titles - **Episode:** [1806: Gray Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-09 - **Time:** 2:11:01–2:15:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone/chapter/secretary-general-appointments-gin-and-bitcoin-titles.md Two listeners were appointed as Secretary Generals following significant donations. Daniel from Enschede, Netherlands, became the Secretary General of the Gins of the World, noting that gin (Jenever) was invented in Holland. Bruce Bitcoin, a Gen X listener, donated $500 in Bitcoin via Strike to become the Secretary General of Bitcoin, encouraging host John C. Dvorak to finally invest in the cryptocurrency. Keywords: enschede, [gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gin.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strike.md), [secretary general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secretary-general.md) ### Five Days of Darkness, August Blackout Rumors - **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-24 - **Time:** 58:55–1:00:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/five-days-of-darkness-august-blackout-rumors.md Viral rumors on social media claim a "five days of darkness" event will occur in August or September, involving a total internet and power shutdown. Some versions of the narrative link the event to a general strike or a "blackout" protest. Experts dismiss these claims as baseless misinformation designed to create public anxiety. Keywords: [blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackout.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### UK General Strike, Build Back Better, CBDC Implementation - **Episode:** [1511: SEERS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-11 - **Time:** 1:37:51–1:42:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers/chapter/uk-general-strike-build-back-better-cbdc-implementation.md The United Kingdom faces a wave of strikes across the rail, postal, and healthcare sectors, with potential for a general strike. The hosts theorize that the resulting societal collapse is a planned precursor to "Build Back Better" and the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's background at Stanford and his support for digital currency are noted. Keywords: [uk strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-strikes.md), [rishi sunak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rishi-sunak.md), [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [cbdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbdc.md), [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md) ### Dutch Strike Pessimism, Future Urban Infrastructure - **Episode:** [1467: Ninja Variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1467-ninja-variant.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-10 - **Time:** 18:13–22:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1467-ninja-variant/chapter/dutch-strike-pessimism-future-urban-infrastructure.md Thierry Baudet expresses pessimism regarding the Dutch farmer protests, predicting that the government will eventually break the unity of the protesters with financial offers. The hosts speculate on the future of a fully urbanized Netherlands, featuring high-speed rail and a "work from home" culture that could lead to societal shifts. Keywords: [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [bullet trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullet-trains.md), [work from home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-from-home.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md) ### February 17 General Strike and DC Ransomware - **Episode:** [900: 900](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 1:45:44–1:48:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/900-900/chapter/february-17-general-strike-and-dc-ransomware.md A worldwide general strike against "Trumpism" is being promoted for February 17th. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported that hackers infected 70% of the storage devices for DC police surveillance cameras with ransomware just eight days before the inauguration. This security breach reportedly hampered the city's ability to record data during the presidential transition events. Keywords: [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [trumpism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trumpism.md), [ransomware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ransomware.md), [cctv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cctv.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md) ### Worship Science Week and General Strike Proposal - **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-24 - **Time:** 2:15:55–2:18:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/worship-science-week-and-general-strike-proposal.md A satirical proposal for "Worship Science Week" suggests that truckers should stop all deliveries to major cities like New York and D.C. to "save the globe" from climate change. The concept frames a potential supply chain shutdown as an act of religious devotion to mainstream scientific narratives. Keywords: [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md) ### Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 Historical Parallel - **Episode:** [1424: Guidepost](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1424-guidepost.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-10 - **Time:** 14:43–17:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1424-guidepost/chapter/winnipeg-general-strike-of-1919-historical-parallel.md A historical comparison is drawn between current Canadian protests and the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, the largest strike in Canadian history. The discussion highlights "Bloody Saturday," where military personnel and machine gun units were deployed against strikers, resulting in deaths and injuries. The hosts note the presence of "strike breakers" in both historical and modern contexts, identifying the current media as modern-day strike breakers. Keywords: winnipeg general strike, [1919](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1919.md), bloody saturday, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), labor history, strike breakers ### Red Summer, Labor Strikes, and Anti-Work Movement - **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-03 - **Time:** 52:28–54:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/red-summer-labor-strikes-and-anti-work-movement.md The year 1919 saw the "Red Summer" of race riots and massive labor strikes involving 4 million workers, including steelworkers and coal miners. The hosts draw parallels to the modern "anti-work" movement and current labor strife. They note that the general strikes of that era led to the creation of laws specifically banning such coordinated labor actions in the U.S. Keywords: red summer, chicago race riots, general strikes, [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), labor strife, [anti-work](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-work.md) ### Bank Walkouts, Chicago Restraining Order, General Strike Legality - **Episode:** [1391: Clown World](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-17 - **Time:** 17:23–19:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world/chapter/bank-walkouts-chicago-restraining-order-general-strike-legality.md Reports of spontaneous bank staff walkouts coincide with a Cook County judge issuing a temporary restraining order against the Chicago police union president to stop him from commenting on vaccine policies. The discussion notes that general strikes are technically illegal in the United States, unlike in Europe. Keywords: bank walkout, [lori lightfoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-lightfoot.md), [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [cook county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cook-county.md), [labor movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-movement.md) ### France General Strike Disrupts Transport and Public Services - **Episode:** [1196: Clinton Kildepstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-08 - **Time:** 7:43–11:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein/chapter/france-general-strike-disrupts-transport-and-public-services.md Massive strikes in France have paralyzed transport, with 11 of Paris's 16 metro lines closed and only one in ten TGV trains operating. The protests, which include unions and Yellow Vest activists, target President Emmanuel Macron's proposed pension reforms. 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The rhetoric includes mentions of environmental racism and threats of revolution. The hosts characterize these speeches as evidence of successful brainwashing and emotional manipulation of children. Keywords: [climate strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-strike.md), [generation z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generation-z.md), [flint michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flint-michigan.md), environmental racism, [revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolution.md), [youth activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youth-activism.md) ### Hong Kong General Strike, Extradition Bill Protests, Beijing Warning - **Episode:** [1161: Replacists](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1161-replacists.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-08 - **Time:** 2:02:05–2:11:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1161-replacists/chapter/hong-kong-general-strike-extradition-bill-protests-beijing-warning.md Hong Kong is facing a massive general strike as protests against a controversial extradition bill enter their third month. Over 100,000 civil servants, including doctors and teachers, have joined the movement, defying government orders to remain impartial. Beijing has released footage of the People's Liberation Army conducting riot drills as a warning, but the unrest shows no signs of dissipating as protesters demand the resignation of Chief Executive Carrie Lam. Keywords: [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), [carrie lam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carrie-lam.md), extradition bill ### General Strikes Legality, US Labor Law History - **Episode:** [1089: Puppet Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-26 - **Time:** 22:14–25:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1089-puppet-mouth/chapter/general-strikes-legality-us-labor-law-history.md A discussion ensues regarding the legality of organizing a general strike in the United States. References are made to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Section 8 and historical labor unrest during the Roosevelt administration that led to restrictions on union-led work stoppages. Keywords: [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [labor unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-unions.md), nlrb, roosevelt administration, national labor relations board ### J20 General Strike and Inauguration Protest Planning - **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-14 - **Time:** 1:15:46–1:18:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/j20-general-strike-and-inauguration-protest-planning.md The "J20" hashtag on social media is being used to organize a general strike and massive protests for Inauguration Day on January 20th. The hosts note the coincidence that J-20 is also the name of a Chinese stealth fighter and claim the movement is being pre-organized by Soros-funded groups. Keywords: [j20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j20.md), [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), [inauguration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inauguration.md), [stealth fighter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stealth-fighter.md), twitter hashtag ### French General Strikes, Lozenge Etiquette and Professionalism - **Episode:** [686: Fifth Column](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/686-fifth-column.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-12 - **Time:** 33:07–34:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/686-fifth-column/chapter/french-general-strikes-lozenge-etiquette-and-professionalism.md A brief discussion on the cultural difference between French general strikes and U.S. labor laws leads into a meta-commentary on podcast production. One host is called out for the sound of a lozenge clinking against his teeth and the ruffling of a bag. The exchange highlights the struggle of maintaining professional audio quality while recovering from illness. Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [general strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-strike.md), lozenge, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [professionalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/professionalism.md) ### European Austerity Protests, Madrid Riots - **Episode:** [461: No-Stray Spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-15 - **Time:** 2:21:18–2:25:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray/chapter/european-austerity-protests-madrid-riots.md Massive coordinated protests and general strikes occur across Europe, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece, in response to government spending cuts. 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