# Global Hawk on The No Agenda Show Global Hawk comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2011 to July 2017. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** September 2011 – July 2017 - **Related topics:** [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Goodluck Jonathan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goodluck-jonathan.md), [Nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [South Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [Air Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md), [Airspace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airspace.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Comic Books](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comic-books.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Stephen Hawking Climate Warning, Venus Comparison, Voice Synthesis - **Episode:** [944: Ming the Magnificent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/944-ming-the-magnificent.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-06 - **Time:** 2:23:52–2:26:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/944-ming-the-magnificent/chapter/stephen-hawking-climate-warning-venus-comparison-voice-synthesis.md Stephen Hawking warned that Donald Trump's climate policies could push Earth toward a "tipping point," turning it into a planet like Venus with sulfuric acid rain. The hosts question the alarmism of the statement and discuss the specific synthesized voice software Hawking uses. Keywords: [stephen hawking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-hawking.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [venus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venus.md), [sulfuric acid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfuric-acid.md), [voice synthesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-synthesis.md) ### US Global Hawk Drone Deployment and South Korean Protests - **Episode:** [926: GREP](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/926-grep.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-04 - **Time:** 1:11:29–1:14:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/926-grep/chapter/us-global-hawk-drone-deployment-and-south-korean-protests.md The United States deployed an RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drone to Yokota Air Base in Japan to monitor North Korean military activity. Simultaneously, large-scale protests occurred in Seoul, South Korea, with 50,000 people demonstrating against the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile system. Protesters expressed concerns about the cost and the potential for increased regional instability ahead of the South Korean presidential election. Keywords: [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [thaad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thaad.md), [missile defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missile-defense.md) ### CNN U-2 Access, ISIS Reconnaissance, Lockheed Sales - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 55:07–58:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/cnn-u-2-access-isis-reconnaissance-lockheed-sales.md CNN receives rare access to a U-2 spy plane mission targeting ISIS. The report highlights technological upgrades to the 1950s-era aircraft. The hosts characterize the segment as a "sales job" for Lockheed Martin's military hardware. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), u-2 spy plane, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md) ### US Drones in Nigeria and the Petroleum Corporation Scandal - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 1:21:23–1:24:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos/chapter/us-drones-in-nigeria-and-the-petroleum-corporation-scandal.md The deployment of US Global Hawk drones to Nigeria is discussed in the context of the missing schoolgirls and broader regional corruption. Adam Curry links the international attention to a scandal involving $49.6 billion missing from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. The segment also touches on the cultural naming conventions in Nigeria, including names like "Goodluck" and "Cell Phone." Keywords: [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [goodluck jonathan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goodluck-jonathan.md), petroleum corporation, [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) ### US Drones in Nigeria and African Naming Customs - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 1:21:23–1:24:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2/chapter/us-drones-in-nigeria-and-african-naming-customs.md Adam reports on the deployment of a US Global Hawk drone to Nigeria to search for the missing girls, expressing skepticism about the drone's true purpose. He also shares an email from a South African listener regarding unique naming customs in tribal cultures, where names like "Goodluck," "Beauty," and even "Cell Phone" are common. Keywords: [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [goodluck jonathan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goodluck-jonathan.md), naming customs ### Northrop Grumman, Global Hawk Comic Book and Drone Marketing - **Episode:** [420: The Data Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/420-the-data-hole.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-24 - **Time:** 1:55:29–2:00:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/420-the-data-hole/chapter/northrop-grumman-global-hawk-comic-book-and-drone-marketing.md Northrop Grumman has released a comic book titled "Global Hawk: Endless Possibilities" to market its surveillance drones to children. The story depicts a father working on the Global Hawk program and highlights its use in disaster relief and border security. The hosts compare this to 1950s-era Disney and GE propaganda promoting nuclear power, noting the "bonanza" of the future drone industry. Keywords: [northrop grumman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northrop-grumman.md), [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [comic books](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comic-books.md), military marketing, [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md) ### Navy Drone Crash in Maryland and Training Flight Risks - **Episode:** [417: Cyber 9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/417-cyber-9-11.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-14 - **Time:** 12:55–16:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/417-cyber-9-11/chapter/navy-drone-crash-in-maryland-and-training-flight-risks.md An RQ-4 Global Hawk drone crashed in Maryland during what was described as a routine training flight after losing contact with ground operators. Concerns are raised regarding the Navy's operation of large-scale drones over domestic airspace. The technical challenges of remote operation, including signal lag and situational awareness, are highlighted as inherent risks in the drone program. Keywords: rq-4 global hawk, [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), [us navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-navy.md), [drone crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-crash.md), training flight ### Law of the Sea Treaty and Global Drone Surveillance - **Episode:** [417: Cyber 9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/417-cyber-9-11.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-14 - **Time:** 16:21–19:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/417-cyber-9-11/chapter/law-of-the-sea-treaty-and-global-drone-surveillance.md The Law of the Sea Treaty is analyzed for its potential to grant the United Nations authority over international airspace, facilitating a global drone surveillance network. NATO's acquisition of Global Hawk drones is linked to this framework, suggesting a move toward a centralized "policeman of the world" model. Technical and financial criticisms of the Global Hawk program are also addressed. Keywords: [law of the sea treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-of-the-sea-treaty.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [airspace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airspace.md) ### Drone Kill Chain and Civilian Contractors - **Episode:** [370: Tag and Track](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/370-tag-and-track.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-01 - **Time:** 15:01–19:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/370-tag-and-track/chapter/drone-kill-chain-and-civilian-contractors.md The Los Angeles Times reports that the U.S. military is increasingly reliant on civilian contractors within the "drone kill chain." Data suggests that operating a single Predator or Global Hawk drone requires significantly more personnel (up to 300 people for 24 hours) than a traditional F-16 fighter jet. This reliance on civilians in the decision-making process for lethal strikes is highlighted as a major shift in warfare. Keywords: drone kill chain, civilian contractors, [air force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md), [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [predator drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drone.md) ### Leon Panetta, North Africa Military Orders - **Episode:** [346: The Indignati](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-09 - **Time:** 1:13:19–1:15:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati/chapter/leon-panetta-north-africa-military-orders.md Defense Secretary Leon Panetta visits a naval air base in Sicily, boasting about the weapons available to him. Reports suggest President Obama has ordered military strikes against Syria despite a UN Security Council veto. The hosts discuss the potential for a broader conflict across Northern Africa involving drone "carpet bombing." Keywords: [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [un security council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un-security-council.md) ### South Korea Drone Deal, Defense Industry and AOL - **Episode:** [343: ZomBin Laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-29 - **Time:** 1:00:24–1:01:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/south-korea-drone-deal-defense-industry-and-aol.md The Pentagon is negotiating a drone sale to South Korea, with the price reportedly escalating from $500 million to $900 million. 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