# Global Entry on The No Agenda Show Global Entry comes up in 37 chapters across 34 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 37 - **Episodes:** 34 - **Discussed:** September 2010 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [Tsa Precheck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-precheck.md), [Trusted Traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [Customs And Border Protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs-and-border-protection.md), [Facial Recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [Department Of Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [Atlanta Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta-airport.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 37 ### Vaping Culture, Customs Inspection Anecdote - **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Time:** 1:41:49–1:45:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/vaping-culture-customs-inspection-anecdote.md The hosts discuss their shared interest in vaping and the technical aspects of building coils using "Cotton Bacon." Adam Curry recounts a humorous customs inspection in Minneapolis where agents mistook his vaping cotton for an agricultural meat product. Keywords: [vaping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaping.md), cotton bacon, [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md) ### Customs and Border Patrol Interrogation Regarding Cash Smuggling - **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-14 - **Time:** 2:46–6:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/customs-and-border-patrol-interrogation-regarding-cash-smuggling.md Adam Curry describes a detailed encounter with Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents upon re-entering the United States. Despite having Global Entry, Curry and his wife were pulled aside for a bag search after he made a joke about looking like diamond smugglers. He notes that agents seemed specifically focused on finding large amounts of cash, leading to speculation about a potential counterfeit currency ring in Europe. Keywords: [cbp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbp.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), cash smuggling, [counterfeit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit.md), [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md) ### Global Entry, Facial Recognition, Surveillance Future - **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-27 - **Time:** 3:04:21–3:06:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/global-entry-facial-recognition-surveillance-future.md Adam Curry shares his experience using Global Entry, noting that the system now relies almost entirely on facial recognition rather than physical cards. He describes the seamless but "disgusting" process of being identified by cameras and cleared by customs without showing ID. The hosts argue that Real ID is a precursor to a broader, mandatory facial recognition tracking system for all citizens. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [tsa pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Airport Facial Recognition, Biometric Surveillance Technology - **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-29 - **Time:** 1:54–7:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/airport-facial-recognition-biometric-surveillance-technology.md Travel through Schiphol Airport and Atlanta highlights the rapid implementation of facial recognition technology for customs and boarding. While the system increases efficiency for Global Entry travelers, it raises significant concerns regarding the ability of governments to track or block movement at will. Historical anecdotes suggest that facial recognition algorithms have been highly effective and difficult to deceive for over fifteen years. Keywords: [schiphol airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol-airport.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [biometric data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometric-data.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Sir Anonymous of Dogpatch Global Travel Report - **Episode:** [1341: Bunny Hugging](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1341-bunny-hugging.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-25 - **Time:** 1:14:43–1:18:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1341-bunny-hugging/chapter/sir-anonymous-of-dogpatch-global-travel-report.md Sir Anonymous of Dogpatch provides a detailed report on international travel through the Middle East and the UAE. He notes that travel was largely normal with professional testing services available at home. He also describes the high-end marketing of IQOS heated tobacco products in Dubai malls. Keywords: [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [pcr tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-tests.md), [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [iqos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iqos.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [philip morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philip-morris.md) ### New York Global Entry Suspension, Sanctuary State Conflict - **Episode:** [1214: Stanktuary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1214-stanktuary.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-09 - **Time:** 1:57:59–2:00:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1214-stanktuary/chapter/new-york-global-entry-suspension-sanctuary-state-conflict.md The Department of Homeland Security's suspension of Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs for New York residents is analyzed. This move is a direct response to New York's "Green Light Law," which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses while blocking federal access to DMV records. The hosts describe this as a "slick move" by the Trump administration to pressure the state government. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [sanctuary state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctuary-state.md), [driver's licenses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/driver-s-licenses.md) ### Adam Curry Travel Anecdotes, Middle Seat Flight Experience - **Episode:** [1198: Self Certified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1198-self-certified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-15 - **Time:** 0:00–5:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1198-self-certified/chapter/adam-curry-travel-anecdotes-middle-seat-flight-experience.md Adam Curry recounts a recent international flight returning from a service for his father, describing the discomfort of a middle seat between two large passengers from Ethiopia and Nairobi. The narrative details his experience navigating customs in Atlanta without a Global Entry membership and his surprise at receiving automatic TSA PreCheck. Curry notes the lack of stringent security checks for American passport holders returning from the Netherlands. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [ethiopia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethiopia.md), [nairobi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nairobi.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md) ### Global Entry Failure and TSA Dog Training Anecdote - **Episode:** [1189: CIS-Cast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-14 - **Time:** 13:17–19:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast/chapter/global-entry-failure-and-tsa-dog-training-anecdote.md A traveler describes a frustrating experience at Houston airport where their Global Entry status was flagged as expired despite reports of a grace period. During the security process, passengers were forced to walk in pairs following green paw prints on the floor past a detection dog. The segment criticizes the increasing "cattle shoot" nature of modern air travel and the lack of concern for passenger experience. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), houston airport, [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ### Global Entry and TSA PreCheck Expiration Test - **Episode:** [1187: Predeceased](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1187-predeceased.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-03 - **Time:** 4:10–6:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1187-predeceased/chapter/global-entry-and-tsa-precheck-expiration-test.md A ten-year-old Global Entry membership expired in September, yet the associated TSA PreCheck status remained active on recent flight itineraries. A planned experiment will determine if the Global Entry kiosks at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport still grant access to expired members due to potential database synchronization delays. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [tsa precheck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-precheck.md), [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [travel tips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-tips.md) ### Global Entry, TSA Pre-Check, FICO Scores - **Episode:** [1046: Pot on Sale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 2:13:15–2:16:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale/chapter/global-entry-tsa-pre-check-fico-scores.md A listener's note about Global Entry leads to a discussion on the inconsistencies of TSA Pre-Check. One host notes that despite having a Trusted Traveler number, he only consistently receives Pre-Check when traveling with his spouse. They joke about the possibility of airport security status being tied to FICO credit scores or other arbitrary metrics. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [tsa pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [fico score](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fico-score.md), [tina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Network Camera Filters and Global Entry Experiences - **Episode:** [1042: Two Dictators](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 1:10:27–1:13:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators/chapter/network-camera-filters-and-global-entry-experiences.md A donor's letter sparks a discussion about whether news networks use camera filters to make Donald Trump look "washed out" or "pasty." The conversation shifts to the frustrations of Global Entry and TSA profiling, with an anecdote about a traveler named Muhammad who faces constant "Quad S" (SSSS) security searches despite having official clearance. Keywords: camera filters, color balance, [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [muhammad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muhammad.md), [profiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/profiling.md) ### TSA Security Flaws, Global Entry and Slide Whistles - **Episode:** [1026: DE-ISIS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1026-de-isis.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-19 - **Time:** 28:03–33:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1026-de-isis/chapter/tsa-security-flaws-global-entry-and-slide-whistles.md The Global Entry and TSA PreCheck systems are criticized as inconsistent and potentially fraudulent due to varying rules at different airports. During a security screening in Detroit, agents flagged a bag for "opaque electronics," leading to a confusing inspection of a slide whistle. The incident underscores the arbitrary nature of security protocols regarding footwear and electronic devices. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [precheck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/precheck.md), electronics screening ### International Travel, Global Entry and PreCheck - **Episode:** [1016: Bong Rip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-15 - **Time:** 1:30:25–1:33:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip/chapter/international-travel-global-entry-and-precheck.md The hosts share recent experiences with international travel and the Global Entry system. They question the necessity of the $100 fee and interview process, noting that the system often seems redundant or inconsistent with TSA PreCheck. Observations are made regarding the new international terminal construction at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [tsa precheck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-precheck.md), [austin airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-airport.md), [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) ### Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Expansion and Global Entry Kiosks - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 6:11–8:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/austin-bergstrom-international-airport-expansion-and-global-entry-kiosks.md Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is adding nine new gates to its international terminal to accommodate increased traffic, such as the British Airways flight from London. The facility has implemented new automated passport kiosks and Global Entry machines to streamline the customs process. Travelers report a lack of drug-sniffing dogs compared to major hubs like JFK or Newark. Keywords: austin-bergstrom, international terminal, [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), customs kiosks, airport expansion ### Global Entry System, TSA PreCheck Inconsistencies - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 37:41–40:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/global-entry-system-tsa-precheck-inconsistencies.md The Global Entry program faced criticism for inconsistencies after a "trusted traveler" was randomly selected for secondary screening (SSSS) while his spouse passed through standard customs faster using new automated kiosks. Observations at JFK Airport suggest that Customs and Border Protection has moved toward a nearly agent-free system for US citizens, raising questions about the actual value of paid expedited entry programs. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [tsa precheck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-precheck.md), [jfk airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-airport.md), [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md) ### TSA Security Delays and Global Entry Discrepancies - **Episode:** [943: Ed Mubarek](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-02 - **Time:** 10:39–14:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek/chapter/tsa-security-delays-and-global-entry-discrepancies.md A traveler with Global Entry status experiences significant delays and meticulous bag inspections at airport security despite having Pre-Check privileges. The account highlights inconsistencies in how security status is applied to traveling companions and the slow pace of enhanced screening measures. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [security screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-screening.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Global Entry Fingerprint Scanners, Biometric Security Skepticism - **Episode:** [706: Scrub In!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-22 - **Time:** 3:10–11:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in/chapter/global-entry-fingerprint-scanners-biometric-security-skepticism.md A traveler returning to the United States via Atlanta expresses skepticism regarding the speed and efficacy of Global Entry biometric kiosks. The system scanned four fingerprints in under one second, significantly faster than the consumer-grade Touch ID on an iPhone 6. The discussion posits that the system likely performs a simple hash match against a pre-loaded passport profile rather than a comprehensive criminal database search. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [biometric security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometric-security.md), [iphone 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-6.md), fingerprint scanner ### Global Entry System Flaws, No Agenda Newsletter Aesthetics - **Episode:** [658: It's a Glitch!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-05 - **Time:** 18:29–22:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch/chapter/global-entry-system-flaws-no-agenda-newsletter-aesthetics.md Personal anecdotes highlight inconsistencies in the Global Entry system, including malfunctioning cameras and manual overrides by customs agents. A discussion on the aesthetic quality of the show's newsletter leads to a critique of award-winning advertising that fails to drive sales. A brief mention is made of George Clooney contracting malaria during a trip to South Sudan. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [customs and border protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs-and-border-protection.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [malaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaria.md) ### Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Program Experiences - **Episode:** [655: Network of Death](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-25 - **Time:** 1:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/global-entry-trusted-traveler-program-experiences.md A host recounts a recent trip to San Francisco and the experience of using the Global Entry trusted traveler program. The discussion touches on the perceived lack of integration between government databases and the nature of paying fees to bypass standard security lines. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md), [database](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/database.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md) ### Global Entry Cards, RFID Security, French Language Absurdity - **Episode:** [653: Evil Layer Cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-19 - **Time:** 30:45–32:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake/chapter/global-entry-cards-rfid-security-french-language-absurdity.md The Global Entry trusted traveler card is characterized as "security theater," featuring holograms of speedboats and four-door DeLoreans. Despite being a U.S. program, the cards include French and Spanish translations for basic fields like "given name" and "date of birth." 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