# Jamaica on The No Agenda Show Jamaica comes up in 29 chapters across 25 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to October 2025. - **Chapters:** 29 - **Episodes:** 25 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – October 2025 - **Related topics:** [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [India](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Airtrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airtrain.md), [Cultural Appropriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-appropriation.md), [Jfk Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-airport.md), [Montego Bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montego-bay.md), [2020 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [420](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/420.md), [Ados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ados.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 29 ### Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica Devastation, Relief Efforts - **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-30 - **Time:** 2:41:20–2:44:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-devastation-relief-efforts.md Hurricane Melissa struck the Caribbean as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread devastation in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. In Jamaica, the storm knocked out power for 600,000 residents and destroyed numerous homes. Boots-on-the-ground reports describe the situation as dire, with many residents losing everything to flooding. Keywords: hurricane melissa, [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [bahamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahamas.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md) ### CBS News Fact Check on Harris Heritage - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 1:10:43–1:14:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/cbs-news-fact-check-on-harris-heritage.md Nora O'Donnell of CBS News issued a fact check regarding Kamala Harris's heritage, noting she is the daughter of both Indian and Jamaican immigrants. The report highlighted that Harris attended Howard University and is a member of a Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. The segment also noted that Harris's father, Donald J. Harris, has previously rebuked her for using Jamaican stereotypes in jokes about marijuana. Keywords: [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), nicole killian, [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md) ### Jamaica Climate Change, Sangster International Airport Security - **Episode:** [1541: Mega Strike!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1541-mega-strike.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-26 - **Time:** 11:10–17:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1541-mega-strike/chapter/jamaica-climate-change-sangster-international-airport-security.md A personal account of traveling through Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay highlights the contrast between friendly Jamaican security and American TSA agents. Observations from a 30-year return to a Jamaican resort suggest that local sea levels and beach shorelines remain unchanged despite global climate change warnings. Long-term employees at the resort reportedly dismissed concerns regarding rising waters. Keywords: [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [montego bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montego-bay.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [sea level](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level.md), sangster airport, [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md) ### Jamaica Vacation, TSA Studio Bag Inspection - **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-19 - **Time:** 2:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/jamaica-vacation-tsa-studio-bag-inspection.md Adam Curry reports from Montego Bay, Jamaica, after taking a direct flight from Austin to avoid further vacation cancellations. He describes a lengthy TSA inspection at the airport where security agents spent fifteen minutes scrutinizing his studio equipment and microphones. The delay occurred during the final weekend of the South by Southwest festival. 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Observations of the Montego Bay airport suggest it has doubled in size but remains disorganized. Despite rumors of Chinese control over the island's infrastructure, local workers deny such claims. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md), montego bay airport, [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), chinese investment ### Kal Penn Engagement, Jamaican Cultural Views - **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-19 - **Time:** 1:17:20–1:19:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/kal-penn-engagement-jamaican-cultural-views.md Host Kal Penn discussed his five-year engagement and mentioned that Cardi B offered to officiate his wedding. The conversation shifts to cultural attitudes toward homosexuality, noting that it remains a significant social issue in Jamaica. The hosts question how Penn's Indian relatives view his lifestyle compared to American cultural norms. Keywords: kal penn, [cardi b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardi-b.md), [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriage.md) ### Jamaican Ganja Culture, Transgender Medical Industry - **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-19 - **Time:** 1:27:38–1:31:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/jamaican-ganja-culture-transgender-medical-industry.md A Jamaican local shares a story about quitting marijuana after a scare involving his child, leading to a discussion on "woke parenting" in the Caribbean. The conversation transitions to the financial incentives behind the transgender medical industry, claiming that gender reassignment can generate seven million dollars per child for the healthcare system and insurance companies. Keywords: [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), ganja, woke parenting, [gender reassignment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-reassignment.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [telehealth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telehealth.md) ### Global Meetup Schedule, Mexico City, and Kingston Jamaica - **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-03 - **Time:** 2:45:56–2:48:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/global-meetup-schedule-mexico-city-and-kingston-jamaica.md A comprehensive list of upcoming No Agenda meetups is read, covering locations in Colorado, Mexico, Houston, Orlando, North Carolina, Oregon, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Arizona. The hosts highlight a particularly enticing meetup scheduled for Kingston, Jamaica, and encourage all listeners to start their own local groups. Keywords: [mexico city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico-city.md), [orlando](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orlando.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [albuquerque](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albuquerque.md), [tucson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucson.md), kingston jamaica ### Jamaican Heritage, American Slavery Descendants - **Episode:** [1153: Pink Pound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 1:20:07–1:24:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound/chapter/jamaican-heritage-american-slavery-descendants.md A donor of Jamaican descent, Chris Black, challenged the conflation of Jamaican identity with the specific history of American slavery. He noted that while many Jamaicans are descendants of slaves, their cultural and political experience differs from that of African-Americans. Keywords: [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), chris black, caricom, [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md) ### Kamala Harris Heritage Debate, ADOS Movement Criticism - **Episode:** [1152: Veergayin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-07 - **Time:** 56:55–1:03:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1152-veergayin/chapter/kamala-harris-heritage-debate-ados-movement-criticism.md A controversy erupted after Donald Trump Jr. retweeted a claim that Kamala Harris is not an "American Black" due to her Jamaican and Indian heritage. The discussion explores the "American Descendants of Slavery" (ADOS) movement's perspective on lineage and how the media labels these critiques as "birtherism." Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [donald trump jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump-jr.md), [ados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ados.md), [birtherism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birtherism.md), [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md) ### Kamala Harris, Heritage Debate, Don Lemon - **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-17 - **Time:** 45:39–46:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/kamala-harris-heritage-debate-don-lemon.md Don Lemon and April Ryan engaged in a debate regarding the heritage of Senator Kamala Harris and whether she identifies as African-American. Harris was born in the United States to a father from Jamaica and a mother from India, and she spent part of her youth in Canada. The discussion centers on the definition of "African-American" and the history of the African diaspora in the Caribbean. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [april ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-ryan.md), [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md) ### Donald J. Harris, Slave Ownership History, Brownstown Jamaica - **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-17 - **Time:** 47:00–51:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/donald-j-harris-slave-ownership-history-brownstown-jamaica.md Donald J. Harris, the father of Senator Kamala Harris, published an essay titled "Reflections of a Jamaican Father" detailing his family history. In the text, he identifies his paternal grandmother, Miss Chrissy, as a descendant of Hamilton Brown, a notorious plantation and slave owner who founded Brownstown, Jamaica. This revelation links the presidential candidate's lineage directly to Caribbean slaveholders. Keywords: donald j harris, [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), hamilton brown, [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), slave owners ### Kamala Harris, Brown Privilege, Cultural Appropriation Claims - **Episode:** [1104: People's Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-20 - **Time:** 1:15:02–1:19:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1104-people-s-vote/chapter/kamala-harris-brown-privilege-cultural-appropriation-claims.md Senator Kamala Harris's 2020 presidential campaign tactics are scrutinized, specifically her use of social media and "mood mixes." The discussion questions her appropriation of African-American culture, noting her upbringing in Canada and her parents' origins in Jamaica and India. The term "brown privilege" is introduced to describe her perceived political advantages. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [cultural appropriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-appropriation.md), [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md) ### Cultural Appropriation, Black Community Reactions to Dolezal - **Episode:** [731: Culture Vulture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/731-culture-vulture.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-18 - **Time:** 1:52:32–1:58:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/731-culture-vulture/chapter/cultural-appropriation-black-community-reactions-to-dolezal.md Interviews from Jamaica, Queens, reflect the anger of black Americans who view Rachel Dolezal's actions as "cultural jacking" and the epitome of a "culture vulture." Critics argue that while she adopted the aesthetic of blackness for professional gain, she lacks the lived experience of racial struggle in America. Keywords: [cultural appropriation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-appropriation.md), jamaica queens, culture vulture, [orange is the new black](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-is-the-new-black.md), [naacp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naacp.md) ### New York Terror Plot, Noel Valenzas, and Asia Siddiqui Arrests - **Episode:** [710: Joy Brigade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/710-joy-brigade.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-05 - **Time:** 1:24:09–1:27:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/710-joy-brigade/chapter/new-york-terror-plot-noel-valenzas-and-asia-siddiqui-arrests.md Two women from Jamaica, Queens, Noel Valenzas and Asia Siddiqui, were arrested for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack inspired by ISIS. Court documents claim they researched bomb-making and stockpiled propane tanks. The timing of the arrests is questioned in relation to the "six-week cycle" of FBI counter-terrorism activity. Keywords: [queens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queens.md), [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [jihad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihad.md) ### Cruise Ship Terror Prediction, Achille Lauro Precedent - **Episode:** [709: Terror Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-02 - **Time:** 1:41:52–1:45:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory/chapter/cruise-ship-terror-prediction-achille-lauro-precedent.md A prediction was made regarding a potential terrorist attack on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, coinciding with President Obama's visit to Jamaica. The 1985 hijacking of the Achille Lauro by the Palestinian Liberation Front serves as a historical precedent for such maritime incidents. Such an event could be used as a pretext to increase military presence in the strategically important Caribbean region. Keywords: [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), achille lauro, [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) ### 420 Culture, Marijuana Benefits and Public Perception - **Episode:** [506: Happy Earth Gay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-21 - **Time:** 1:19:48–1:22:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay/chapter/420-culture-marijuana-benefits-and-public-perception.md Reflecting on the "420" holiday, Adam Curry discusses his past heavy use of marijuana and its medicinal value. He criticizes the public "weed culture" for making users look foolish and argues for a more respectful understanding of the plant's history and utility. He cites a report from San Francisco suggesting that dispensaries can actually reduce local crime. Keywords: [420](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/420.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), medicinal plants, rasta, [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), vapor room ### Bourbon Beach Hotel, Negril Jamaica - **Episode:** [461: No-Stray Spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-15 - **Time:** 47:18–49:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray/chapter/bourbon-beach-hotel-negril-jamaica.md Sir Eric is thanked for his support from the Bourbon Beach Hotel in Negril, Jamaica. The hotel offers a special deal for No Agenda listeners, and the hosts discuss a potential "brew-off" competition among listener-brewers. Keywords: negril, [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), bourbon beach hotel, [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [beer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beer.md) ### Numerical Sex Positions, 69 Streak, Birthday Wishes - **Episode:** [434: Tripwire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/434-tripwire.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-12 - **Time:** 1:39:22–1:43:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/434-tripwire/chapter/numerical-sex-positions-69-streak-birthday-wishes.md A discussion on the "69" donation streak continues, with listeners attempting to keep the streak alive through precise timing. References are made to XKCD's numerical sex positions. Birthday wishes are sent to listeners celebrating in Jamaica and elsewhere. Keywords: xkcd, 69 streak, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), hot milf karma ### NBC Olympics Coverage and Athlete Interviews - **Episode:** [433: Hanseatic League](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-09 - **Time:** 2:35:19–2:38:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league/chapter/nbc-olympics-coverage-and-athlete-interviews.md NBC's coverage of the London Olympics is criticized for focusing on American athletes and Bob Costas interviews rather than the sports themselves. Specific critiques include the heavy "hooker makeup" worn by gymnasts and the incomprehensible nature of interviews with athletes like Jamaica's "The Beast." 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