# Jakarta on The No Agenda Show Jakarta comes up in 12 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2011 to August 2025. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** May 2011 – August 2025 - **Related topics:** [Indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [Bali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bali.md), [Airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Blasphemy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blasphemy.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Carbon Exchange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-exchange.md), [Charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### Indonesia Protests, Mexico Missing Persons March - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 1:41:53–1:44:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/indonesia-protests-mexico-missing-persons-march.md Protesters in Indonesia stormed the homes of politicians following a controversial salary increase for parliament members during a cost-of-living crisis. In Mexico, thousands marched to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, calling on President Sheinbaum to address the 130,000 missing persons linked to drug cartels. These international reports highlight widespread civil unrest and government accountability issues. Keywords: [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), prabowo subianto, [mexico city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico-city.md), enforced disappearances, [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ### Indonesia COVID Crisis, Dead on Arrival - **Episode:** [1360: Magnetofection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-01 - **Time:** 40:44–42:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection/chapter/indonesia-covid-crisis-dead-on-arrival.md Democracy Now! reports that Indonesia's health system is on the verge of catastrophe due to the Delta variant. The hosts mock a reporter's claim that patients were "dead on arrival because of a lack of beds," questioning the logic of the statement. Keywords: [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [red cross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-cross.md), [hospital beds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospital-beds.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md) ### Indonesia Travel Report, Bali Green Zones - **Episode:** [1335: Easter Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-05 - **Time:** 33:37–37:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special/chapter/indonesia-travel-report-bali-green-zones.md A first-hand account details the rigorous travel requirements for entering Indonesia, including a five-night forced quarantine and the use of the "e-HAC" health app. The report highlights the "Green Zones" in Bali where local workers are allegedly forced to receive the Chinese Sinovac vaccine to maintain their jobs in the tourism sector. Keywords: [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [bali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bali.md), [sinovac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinovac.md), e-hack app, green zones ### No Agenda Meetups, Charleston and Jakarta Reports - **Episode:** [1335: Easter Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-05 - **Time:** 1:50:06–1:54:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1335-easter-special/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-charleston-and-jakarta-reports.md Dame Jennifer announces upcoming No Agenda meetups in Charleston, South Carolina. Another producer, Rain, provides a "boots on the ground" report regarding the difficulties of traveling through Jakarta to Bali under current health restrictions. Keywords: [charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [south carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-carolina.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [bali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bali.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md) ### $10 Oil Projections, Saudi-Russia Tiff and California Gas Prices - **Episode:** [1229: Orange Tongue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-02 - **Time:** 2:30:22–2:34:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue/chapter/10-oil-projections-saudi-russia-tiff-and-california-gas-prices.md Economists predict that oil prices could drop to $10 a barrel as the global economy enters a recession. The price war began when Russia refused to cut production in response to falling Chinese demand, prompting Saudi Arabia to ramp up its own output to bankrupt competitors. Despite the global glut, gas prices in California remain high due to state legislature actions and taxes. Keywords: [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [shale oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-oil.md), [opec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opec.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [gas tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-tax.md) ### Jakarta Blasphemy Case, Governor Ahok and Sharia Law - **Episode:** [928: Watergate II](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/928-watergate-ii.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-11 - **Time:** 2:41:13–2:45:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/928-watergate-ii/chapter/jakarta-blasphemy-case-governor-ahok-and-sharia-law.md The Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (known as Ahok), was sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy. The conviction stemmed from a speech where he quoted a verse from the Quran to criticize political opponents who used religion to sway voters. The case is seen as a significant indicator of growing religious intolerance in Indonesia. Keywords: [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [blasphemy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blasphemy.md), ahok, [quran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quran.md), basuki tjahaja purnama ### Jakarta Taxi Protests, Ride-Hailing Apps and Gojek - **Episode:** [811: Dead Men Can't Sue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/811-dead-men-can-t-sue.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-27 - **Time:** 2:38:22–2:41:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/811-dead-men-can-t-sue/chapter/jakarta-taxi-protests-ride-hailing-apps-and-gojek.md Thousands of taxi drivers in Jakarta, Indonesia, protested against ride-hailing apps like Gojek and Uber, claiming their incomes have dropped by 60%. Gojek has disrupted the market by offering motorcycle taxi rides for as little as $1.15. The hosts discuss the extreme traffic congestion in Jakarta and the "copy-paste culture" of the modern app-based service economy. Keywords: [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), gojek, [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), motorcycle taxi ### Indonesian Cultural Influence on Obama's Leadership - **Episode:** [630: Double Twister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-02 - **Time:** 1:41:59–1:46:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister/chapter/indonesian-cultural-influence-on-obama-s-leadership.md A personal anecdote about a trip to Jakarta is used to explain Barack Obama's perceived tendency to renege on political deals. The host suggests Obama's formative years in Indonesia instilled a cultural habit of saying "yes" to avoid confrontation without intending to follow through, as seen in his dealings with John Boehner and Bill Clinton. Keywords: [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), leadership style, [martha's vineyard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martha-s-vineyard.md) ### John Kerry's Science Lesson and Maurice Strong - **Episode:** [593: Abundance of Caution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/593-abundance-of-caution.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-24 - **Time:** 1:44:37–1:50:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/593-abundance-of-caution/chapter/john-kerry-s-science-lesson-and-maurice-strong.md Adam Curry deconstructs a speech given by John Kerry in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the Secretary of State attempted to explain the "veracity" of climate science using analogies about gravity and boiling water. Kerry cites Maurice Strong, the co-founder of the Chicago Climate Exchange. The hosts mock Kerry's delivery and his comparison of climate change to a weapon of mass destruction. Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [maurice strong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maurice-strong.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [physics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physics.md), [carbon exchange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-exchange.md) ### Australian Spying Hub, FISA Court, Senator Patrick Leahy - **Episode:** [563: Law of the Jungle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/563-law-of-the-jungle.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-07 - **Time:** 2:38:22–2:43:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/563-law-of-the-jungle/chapter/australian-spying-hub-fisa-court-senator-patrick-leahy.md Documents from Edward Snowden reveal that the Australian embassy in Jakarta serves as a hub for U.S. signals intelligence. In Washington, Senator Patrick Leahy challenged the NSA's claims of thwarting 54 terrorist attacks, revealing the number was actually closer to one. Leahy criticized the "if we can do it, we should do it" attitude of the intelligence community regarding domestic privacy. Keywords: [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [fisa court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa-court.md), [patrick leahy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-leahy.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) ### Sukhoi Superjet 100 Crash, Airbus vs Boeing - **Episode:** [407: Exploding Dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/407-exploding-dog.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-10 - **Time:** 1:21:02–1:25:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/407-exploding-dog/chapter/sukhoi-superjet-100-crash-airbus-vs-boeing.md A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashed during a demonstration flight in Indonesia, killing 50 people, including potential buyers. Speculation is raised regarding industrial sabotage, noting Boeing's role as a consultant on the project and the intense competition between global aircraft manufacturers. Keywords: sukhoi superjet, [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md) ### Podcast Production Post-Mortem, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur Comparison - **Episode:** [304: Chimp in Heat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/304-chimp-in-heat.md) - **Published:** 2011-05-15 - **Time:** 20:25–24:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/304-chimp-in-heat/chapter/podcast-production-post-mortem-jakarta-and-kuala-lumpur-comparison.md A review of recent podcast performance shows a decline in listener donations, leading to a discussion on the show's "C-plus" quality. A donor from Jakarta, Indonesia, sparked a comparison between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, noting the prevalence of high-quality pirated DVDs in the region. 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