# Internet on The No Agenda Show Internet comes up in 427 chapters across 357 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 427 - **Episodes:** 357 - **Discussed:** October 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Net Neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Social Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 427 ### Indian Government Internet Shutdowns and BitSocial App - **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-18 - **Time:** 22:00–25:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/indian-government-internet-shutdowns-and-bitsocial-app.md The Indian government reportedly cut internet access 65 times in 2025 to suppress dissent, the highest rate in any democracy. Developer Rahul Kumar created BitSocial, a Bluetooth-based alternative used by protesters to bypass these blackouts. The technology allows messages to travel several meters between devices, effectively covering large areas through a chain of user hardware. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), rahul kumar, bitsocial, [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [bluetooth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluetooth.md) ### Security Risks of Smart Home Appliances and Wi-Fi - **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-15 - **Time:** 1:11:40–1:14:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/security-risks-of-smart-home-appliances-and-wi-fi.md The hosts discuss the practical downsides and security vulnerabilities of connecting home appliances like refrigerators and washing machines to Wi-Fi. They share personal anecdotes about avoiding "smart" features in LG and Samsung products to prevent hacking and data surveillance. Keywords: [lg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lg.md), [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [internet of things](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-of-things.md), [wi-fi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wi-fi.md), smart locks, [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) ### David Bowie 1999 Interview on Internet Alien Life Forms - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 24:08–26:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/david-bowie-1999-interview-on-internet-alien-life-forms.md A 1999 BBC interview featuring David Bowie and Jeremy Paxman is revisited, where Bowie predicted the internet would act as an "alien life form" rather than just a tool. The discussion links Bowie's foresight to the modern state of the music industry, where most live performances rely heavily on pre-recorded multi-tracks and digital enhancement. Keywords: [david bowie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-bowie.md), [jeremy paxman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-paxman.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md), multi-tracks ### Andrew Yang Claims AI Bots Polluted the Internet - **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-17 - **Time:** 16:47–20:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/andrew-yang-claims-ai-bots-polluted-the-internet.md Andrew Yang shares a theory from an anonymous AI lab head claiming that escaped bots have planted self-replicating code across the internet. This alleged "pollution" of the web supposedly makes it unusable for training future models, potentially forcing companies like OpenAI to create synthetic internets for development. Keywords: [andrew yang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-yang.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [open ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-ai.md), bot swarms, [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md) ### Metallica North Pole Concert, Early Cybercast Technology - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 1:22:31–1:26:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/metallica-north-pole-concert-early-cybercast-technology.md MTV organized a contest that sent 100 winners to the North Pole for a concert featuring Metallica and Hole. Curry describes the technical challenge of performing an early "cybercast" using a multiplexer and 24 phone lines to achieve a 150 kbps connection from the remote Arctic location. Keywords: [metallica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metallica.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md), cybercast, [internet history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-history.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md) ### Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace Website Launch - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 1:35:19–1:37:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/queen-elizabeth-ii-buckingham-palace-website-launch.md Adam Curry describes being invited to Buckingham Palace for the relaunch of the Royal website, an event attended by Tim Berners-Lee. He recalls shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth II and breaking protocol by looking directly into her eyes, which he described as an "eerie" experience. Keywords: [queen elizabeth ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii.md), [buckingham palace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buckingham-palace.md), [tim berners-lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-berners-lee.md), [royalty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalty.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md) ### Gopher Protocol, MTV.com Domain Registration - **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-10 - **Time:** 1:39:24–1:42:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/gopher-protocol-mtv-com-domain-registration.md Adam Curry explains how he registered the MTV.com domain and initially ran a Gopher server on it. This led to a legal dispute with the University of Minnesota over the commercial use of the Gopher protocol, which Curry eventually settled by agreeing to wear a university T-shirt on air. Keywords: [mtv.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv-com.md), [gopher protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopher-protocol.md), [university of minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-minnesota.md), [internet history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-history.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md) ### Public Poopers and Urban Perversions in Las Vegas - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 26:01–27:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/public-poopers-and-urban-perversions-in-las-vegas.md An anecdote from a PC Magazine event in Las Vegas describes a supposed subculture of "public poopers" who intentionally soil themselves in crowds. The story involves a PR professional who allegedly engaged in this behavior before rushing off. The hosts express disgust while noting the existence of large online communities dedicated to this specific perversion. Keywords: [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), public poopers, [perversion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perversion.md), internet subculture ### Robert Harward, Fox News Mask Conspiracy, Biden Impersonators - **Episode:** [1871: Hatman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-24 - **Time:** 53:13–59:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1871-hatman/chapter/robert-harward-fox-news-mask-conspiracy-biden-impersonators.md Social media users have circulated a conspiracy theory that Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward wore a hyper-realistic mask during a Fox News interview due to unusual shadows on his neck. The hosts dismiss the "Maskgate" theory as a result of studio lighting and digital smoothing filters. The segment transitions into a discussion about rumors regarding Joe Biden impersonators being used for public appearances. Keywords: [robert harward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-harward.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [mission impossible](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mission-impossible.md), maskgate, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), internet sleuths ### Iran Absolute Digital Isolation and Huawei Infrastructure - **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-14 - **Time:** 9:18–13:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/iran-absolute-digital-isolation-and-huawei-infrastructure.md Iran has implemented a severe government-imposed internet shutdown, reaching over 1,000 hours of blackout by April 2026. A leaked plan titled Absolute Digital Isolation reveals a multi-year project to build a "barracks internet" using a Huawei-based platform costing up to $1 billion. This system treats global web access as a privilege for vetted individuals while forcing the general population onto a domestic intranet. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), absolute digital isolation, massoud pazeshkian, [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md) ### Starlink Smuggling, Iran Internet Blackout - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 1:21:18–1:24:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/starlink-smuggling-iran-internet-blackout.md A clandestine network is smuggling Starlink satellite terminals into Iran to bypass a nationwide internet blackout triggered by the war with Israel. These devices provide a vital communications lifeline for citizens to share information and document government actions. While the Iranian regime has escalated arrests for espionage related to Starlink use, the technology remains the primary tool for circumventing state censorship. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [smuggling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smuggling.md) ### Iran Internet Blackout, CNN Propaganda and Surgical Strikes - **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-08 - **Time:** 33:04–37:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/iran-internet-blackout-cnn-propaganda-and-surgical-strikes.md The hosts analyze media coverage of a near-total internet blackout in Iran, contrasting CNN's reporting with independent accounts. While mainstream outlets report massive casualties during protests, Mimi notes that recent military actions have shifted toward "surgical strikes" against specific targets. They discuss the difficulty of obtaining accurate information from within the country due to the IRGC's brutal crackdown. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [surgical strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgical-strikes.md), frederick pleitgen ### Social Media Roleplay, Emily Dickinson Persona - **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-05 - **Time:** 32:33–34:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/social-media-roleplay-emily-dickinson-persona.md A hypothetical scenario is proposed involving the creation of a fake social media profile of a 16-year-old girl who likes Emily Dickinson. The discussion highlights the "creepy" nature of such internet personas and the predictable responses they elicit from older men online. Keywords: [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [roleplay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roleplay.md), emily dickinson, [catfishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catfishing.md), [internet safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-safety.md) ### Iran Protests and Execution Threats - **Episode:** [1834: Swarm Forge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-15 - **Time:** 1:16:17–1:19:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge/chapter/iran-protests-and-execution-threats.md Reports from Iran indicate a bloody crackdown on anti-regime protesters, with claims of thousands killed and an internet blackout. President Trump stated he received information that planned executions have been halted following his warnings of "strong action." A specific case involving a 26-year-old man facing public hanging from a crane in Tehran is highlighted as a symbol of the regime's use of force. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [executions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executions.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md) ### Iran Economic Protests, Nationwide Communication Shutdown - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 32:34–36:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/iran-economic-protests-nationwide-communication-shutdown.md Protests erupted across Iran, including in Tehran and the Grand Bazaar, driven by a severe economic crisis and the plunging value of the local currency. The Iranian government responded with a nationwide internet and communication shutdown, while the Attorney General warned that demonstrators could face the death penalty. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), internet shutdown ### Bill Clinton and the Deregulation of Online Pornography - **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-02 - **Time:** 43:33–48:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/bill-clinton-and-the-deregulation-of-online-pornography.md The hosts trace the explosion of online pornography back to the Clinton administration's relaxation of enforcement rules in the 1990s. They contrast this with the Reagan and Bush eras, where BBS operators were arrested for distributing adult content. The evolution of the web from Usenet binaries to the Mosaic browser is credited with making adult media accessible to the general public. Keywords: [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [bbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbs.md), [usenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usenet.md), [mosaic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosaic.md), [internet history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-history.md) ### Sociology of Religion and the Impact of the Internet - **Episode:** [1809: Tomahawk Turnaround](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1809-tomahawk-turnaround.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-19 - **Time:** 1:35:34–1:44:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1809-tomahawk-turnaround/chapter/sociology-of-religion-and-the-impact-of-the-internet.md Sociologist Christian Smith argues in his new book that traditional religion has become "obsolete" in American culture, citing 1991 as a pivotal turning point following the Cold War. While Smith attributes the decline to shifting national identity and economic changes, critics point out that he omits the primary factor: the birth of the consumer internet. The discussion posits that the internet has effectively replaced traditional faith as the new central "religion" and cultural framework. Keywords: christian smith, [notre dame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notre-dame.md), [religion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religion.md), [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [spiritualism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spiritualism.md), [1991](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1991.md) ### C-SPAN Caller, Melania Trump and Epstein Rumors - **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-10 - **Time:** 2:08:49–2:10:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/c-span-caller-melania-trump-and-epstein-rumors.md A caller on C-SPAN claimed to have read an interview where Jeffrey Epstein alleged he was involved with Melania Trump before introducing her to Donald Trump. The caller could not verify the source of the information, highlighting the prevalence of unverified rumors and misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The hosts used the segment to illustrate how easily false narratives are adopted by the public. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md), internet rumors ### Scrunch AI and the Post-Human Web - **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-07 - **Time:** 1:43:40–1:47:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/scrunch-ai-and-the-post-human-web.md Scrunch AI CEO Chris Andrew proposes a future where the internet becomes less visual and more text-heavy to accommodate AI data consumption. This "post-human web" would prioritize language for LLMs over visual design for human eyeballs, creating a new form of search engine optimization (SEO) focused on manipulating AI agents. Keywords: scrunch ai, [seo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seo.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), text-based internet, [web design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/web-design.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. 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