# Hydrogen on The No Agenda Show

Hydrogen comes up in 66 chapters across 54 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 66
- **Episodes:** 54
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fuel Cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-cells.md), [Electrolysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electrolysis.md), [Green Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [Toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), [Renewable Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Electric Vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 66

### Amygdala Protection and Hydrogen-Powered Toyota Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 5:41:21–5:45:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/amygdala-protection-and-hydrogen-powered-toyota-anecdotes.md

Listeners credit the show for helping them navigate the psychological stress of COVID-19 and recent election cycles. One anecdote describes how Dvorak made a listener feel "seen" by reading a review of a hydrogen-powered Toyota. The segment concludes with a donor requesting the title "Sir Flying Dutchman" in honor of his father, accompanied by a request for sushi and Coca-Cola at the roundtable.

Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), hydrogen cars, [toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), dillon beach, estrogen mike

### Tip of the Day, My Pet Peed, Dog Incontinence

- **Episode:** [1852: Jell-No!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-19
- **Time:** 2:35:18–2:39:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1852-jell-no/chapter/tip-of-the-day-my-pet-peed-dog-incontinence.md

Mimi Smith Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending a cleaning product called "My Pet Peed" for managing pet stains and odors. She explains that she has four elderly dogs, including a 16-year-old basset hound, and uses the hydrogen peroxide-based formula to maintain her hardwood floors. The product is described as fragrance-free and effective on various surfaces.

Keywords: my pet peed, [hydrogen peroxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen-peroxide.md), dog care, [cleaning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleaning.md), basset hound

### Andrea Rossi, ECAT Energy Catalyzer, Cold Fusion Technology

- **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-19
- **Time:** 16:32–17:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/andrea-rossi-ecat-energy-catalyzer-cold-fusion-technology.md

The ECAT energy catalyzer, invented by Andrea Rossi, is described as a device that combines hydrogen gas and nickel to produce significant heat through low-energy nuclear reactions. Supporters of the technology view it as a potential source of free or zero-point energy that could allow individuals to disconnect from the traditional electrical grid.

Keywords: [andrea rossi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-rossi.md), ecat, [cold fusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-fusion.md), energy catalyzer, [zero point energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-point-energy.md), [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md)

### Hydro Booster, Water Fuel Technology, Jaguar Fuel Efficiency

- **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-19
- **Time:** 20:43–22:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/hydro-booster-water-fuel-technology-jaguar-fuel-efficiency.md

A personal anecdote describes the installation of a "hydro booster" in a Jaguar to improve gas mileage through electrolysis. The process involved using electricity to extract hydrogen from water and feeding it into the carburetor. The speaker reflects on past interests in alternative energy technologies that were often dismissed as perpetual motion scams.

Keywords: hydro booster, [electrolysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electrolysis.md), [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [fuel efficiency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-efficiency.md), [jaguar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jaguar.md), water fuel

### China Rare Earth Plant Explosion, Inner Mongolia and Hydrogen

- **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-22
- **Time:** 2:29:57–2:32:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/china-rare-earth-plant-explosion-inner-mongolia-and-hydrogen.md

A massive explosion occurred at the Baotou Baogang Rare Earth Steel Plate Factory in Inner Mongolia on January 18th. Surveillance footage showed a circular storage tank being launched dozens of meters into the air, creating a large crater and a white mushroom cloud visible for miles. The blast, which occurred during work hours, severely damaged factory buildings and shattered windows in nearby residential areas, though the event received minimal international news coverage.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), inner mongolia, rare earth, [explosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosion.md), hydrogen tank

### Hydrogen Vehicle Skepticism, Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits

- **Episode:** [1778: Three Holes One Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-03
- **Time:** 1:52:31–1:54:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1778-three-holes-one-bag/chapter/hydrogen-vehicle-skepticism-clean-hydrogen-tax-credits.md

Despite President Trump's public skepticism regarding the safety of hydrogen-powered cars, the "Big Beautiful Bill" included a surprise two-year extension for clean hydrogen tax credits. Toyota remains the primary developer of hydrogen fuel cell technology, though infrastructure challenges and safety concerns like station fires continue to hinder widespread adoption.

Keywords: [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), [tax credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-credits.md), ev mandate, [fuel cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-cells.md)

### European Energy Transition and Natural Hydrogen Discovery

- **Episode:** [1625: Call me Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-14
- **Time:** 2:06:58–2:10:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill/chapter/european-energy-transition-and-natural-hydrogen-discovery.md

Germany's Ruhr region is attempting to transition from coal and steel to a hydrogen-based economy as the country phases out nuclear and fossil fuel plants. Meanwhile, scientists in France have reportedly discovered vast deposits of "natural hydrogen" underground, which could serve as a carbon-free fuel source. Skepticism is expressed regarding hydrogen's ability to reach the high temperatures required for industrial steel manufacturing.

Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [energy transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-transition.md), ruhr region

### Green Hydrogen, Inflation Reduction Act and Tax Credits

- **Episode:** [1619: Flash to Bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-24
- **Time:** 1:56:58–2:00:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang/chapter/green-hydrogen-inflation-reduction-act-and-tax-credits.md

The Biden administration has proposed new tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act to stimulate the domestic green hydrogen industry. The plan could generate $140 billion in revenue and 700,000 jobs by 2030 by incentivizing cleaner production methods. This shift marks a move toward hydrogen as a primary alternative to wind and solar energy.

Keywords: [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [inflation reduction act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation-reduction-act.md), [biden administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md), [tax credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-credits.md), [clean energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-energy.md)

### USS Liberty and Hydrogen Hub Subsidies

- **Episode:** [1599: Drop the Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-15
- **Time:** 2:43:08–2:44:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1599-drop-the-op/chapter/uss-liberty-and-hydrogen-hub-subsidies.md

The hosts briefly mention the historical USS Liberty incident in the context of current naval deployments. They then pivot to a news report about the Biden administration announcing $7 billion in funding for seven regional "clean hydrogen hubs." The hosts characterize the hydrogen initiative as a massive green energy scam.

Keywords: [uss liberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-liberty.md), hydrogen hub, [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md)

### Ursula von der Leyen, European Green Deal, Clean Steel

- **Episode:** [1590: Bold Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-14
- **Time:** 13:43–18:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1590-bold-action/chapter/ursula-von-der-leyen-european-green-deal-clean-steel.md

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the State of the European Union address, emphasizing the "reality of a boiling planet" and the success of the European Green Deal. She claimed the EU has grown from zero to 38 "clean steel" factories. The technical validity of "clean steel" is questioned, suggesting it refers primarily to recycled scrap iron rather than a fundamental shift in smelting technology.

Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [green deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-deal.md), clean steel, [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md)

### Bakersfield Hydrogen Fueling Station Explosion, Green Energy Risks

- **Episode:** [1576: Disease X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-27
- **Time:** 42:20–45:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x/chapter/bakersfield-hydrogen-fueling-station-explosion-green-energy-risks.md

A hydrogen fueling station in Bakersfield, California, operated by Golden Empire Transit, suffered a massive explosion that destroyed a hydrogen fuel cell bus. The incident occurred during a refueling operation and forced the closure of the Golden State Highway. The failure highlights the volatility of hydrogen infrastructure, despite marketing claims regarding the safety and effectiveness of alternative fuel technologies.

Keywords: [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), hydrogen fuel, golden empire transit, [explosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosion.md), [kern county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kern-county.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md)

### UK Energy Security Day and Green Hydrogen

- **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-02
- **Time:** 2:10:56–2:13:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/uk-energy-security-day-and-green-hydrogen.md

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launched "Energy Security Day" in the UK, rebranding previous net-zero initiatives to focus on insulation schemes and green hydrogen development. Critics argue the plan lacks new funding and relies on "reheated" proposals, while the government emphasizes a $25 billion investment in carbon capture and storage under the North Sea.

Keywords: [rishi sunak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rishi-sunak.md), energy security day, [green hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-hydrogen.md), [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [carbon capture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-capture.md)

### PG&E Gas Smell, Public Service Announcement

- **Episode:** [1541: Mega Strike!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1541-mega-strike.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-26
- **Time:** 2:55:25–2:57:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1541-mega-strike/chapter/pg-e-gas-smell-public-service-announcement.md

A PG&E public service announcement is criticized for incorrectly identifying the smell of natural gas as "rotten eggs." The hosts clarify that the additive in natural gas is mercaptan, which has a skunky odor, whereas a rotten egg smell indicates toxic hydrogen sulfide. The segment serves as a critique of corporate expertise and public safety messaging.

Keywords: [pg&e](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pg-e.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), mercaptan, [hydrogen sulfide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen-sulfide.md), [safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safety.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md)

### COP27 Egypt, Hydrogen Transition Summit

- **Episode:** [1500: No Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-15
- **Time:** 1:17:32–1:19:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence/chapter/cop27-egypt-hydrogen-transition-summit.md

The upcoming COP27 climate conference in Egypt will host the Hydrogen Transition Summit, focusing on green hydrogen as a replacement for fossil fuels. Egypt is reportedly investing $40 billion in hydrogen infrastructure with support from international banking partners. The hosts compare the corporate language of the summit brochure to that of a marketing or podcasting conference.

Keywords: [cop27](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop27.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [green hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-hydrogen.md), [energy transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-transition.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

### Australian Hydrogen, Chinese Silk Trade Parallels

- **Episode:** [1537: Dig Up Canada!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-12
- **Time:** 1:41:55–1:46:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada/chapter/australian-hydrogen-chinese-silk-trade-parallels.md

Australia is positioning itself as a major hydrogen producer, utilizing Chinese solar panels across the Outback to power production. This economic dynamic is compared to the historical silk trade, where China undercut Japanese producers by selling high-quality silk at a fraction of the price. Unlike Western "market cornering" strategies that involve jacking up prices, the Chinese model often focuses on maintaining "best price" dominance to keep competitors out of the market permanently.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), market cornering

### Green Hydrogen Initiatives, African Energy Deposits

- **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-09
- **Time:** 40:18–44:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/green-hydrogen-initiatives-african-energy-deposits.md

The European Union is pivoting toward hydrogen as a long-term energy solution, signing a $24 billion deal with the UAE and Egypt to build a facility in Mauritania. While "green hydrogen" is promoted, critics argue the process is inefficient compared to direct nuclear power. Reports of "gold hydrogen" deposits in the Earth's crust across Africa, specifically in Senegal and Niger, are driving new geopolitical interest in the continent.

Keywords: [green hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-hydrogen.md), [mauritania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mauritania.md), blue hydrogen, [solar energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-energy.md), [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md)

### British Defense Committee, Zero Point Energy and Bacteria

- **Episode:** [1536: Killer Clown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-09
- **Time:** 44:33–47:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1536-killer-clown/chapter/british-defense-committee-zero-point-energy-and-bacteria.md

Tobias Ellwood of the British Parliament Defense Committee has called for the UK to move to a "war footing" and face Russia directly, suggesting a lack of alignment with broader EU de-escalation trends. Meanwhile, Australian researchers at Monash University claim to have discovered an enzyme called "HOO" in soil bacteria that can convert atmospheric hydrogen into electricity. This discovery is met with skepticism, being compared to "zero point energy" tropes.

Keywords: tobias ellwood, monash university, enzyme hoo, [zero point energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-point-energy.md), hydrogen bacteria

### Germany Green Hydrogen Project, Namibia Energy Imperialism

- **Episode:** [1535: Podspeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-05
- **Time:** 14:32–20:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding/chapter/germany-green-hydrogen-project-namibia-energy-imperialism.md

Germany is investing 10 billion euros in a massive green hydrogen project in Namibia to secure renewable energy imports. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck claims the partnership is between equals, though critics describe it as "green energy imperialism." Concerns are raised regarding the efficiency of using Chinese solar panels for electrolysis and the dangers of transporting pressurized hydrogen by sea.

Keywords: [namibia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/namibia.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [green hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-hydrogen.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), robert habeck, [electrolysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electrolysis.md)

### Geopolitical Struggle for Energy Control in Europe

- **Episode:** [1530: Red Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-16
- **Time:** 1:38:30–1:43:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1530-red-queen/chapter/geopolitical-struggle-for-energy-control-in-europe.md

The conflict in Ukraine is framed as a broader struggle for industrial dominance in Europe, with Germany's reliance on cheap Russian gas being a primary target. Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl's role in Gazprom and the push for hydrogen energy are discussed as factors in the shifting energy landscape. The segment also notes the impact of the recent earthquake in Turkey on regional pipeline positioning.

Keywords: [gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md), helmut kohl, [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md)

### German Diplomacy in Africa, Energy Diversification, Olaf Scholz

- **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-06
- **Time:** 2:46:48–2:48:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/german-diplomacy-in-africa-energy-diversification-olaf-scholz.md

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited several African nations, including South Africa and Senegal, to secure new energy supplies and diversify away from Russian gas. The German strategy focuses on developing renewable energy and green hydrogen networks through "partnerships" intended to avoid neo-colonialism.

Keywords: [olaf scholz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olaf-scholz.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [renewables](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewables.md), [green hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-hydrogen.md), [colonialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonialism.md)

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