# John Key on The No Agenda Show John Key comes up in 6 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** March 2010 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [New Zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [Amateur Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [Auckland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auckland.md), [Edward Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [Glenn Greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [Hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Julian Assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [Kim Dotcom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-dotcom.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Amateur Radio Silent Key Final Call Tribute - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 6:28:15–6:30:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/amateur-radio-silent-key-final-call-tribute.md A producer from the Black Mountains of North Carolina submits a recording of a "Silent Key" final call for John C. Dvorak on an amateur radio net. Using the call sign Kilo Juliet 6 Lima November Golf, the tribute follows the tradition for deceased operators. The hosts are visibly moved by the radio transmission and the "73s" sign-off. Keywords: [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), silent key, call sign, [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md) ### Commodore Tech Guy and the Japanese Audience - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 6:50:25–6:52:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/commodore-tech-guy-and-the-japanese-audience.md Commodore Tech Guy Ty recalls meeting John C. Dvorak at a 2001 TechTV taping of The Screen Savers. Mayumi Akiyama from Tottori, Japan, expresses her sadness and intent to listen to the show's archives. Sir Michael Wisconsin, Knight of the Pipe, and Sandy the Knight Who Says Knee also contribute memorial donations. Keywords: [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), tottori, [phoenix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phoenix.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), silent key ### New Zealand Politics and Cannabis Legalization - **Episode:** [938: Humalgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-15 - **Time:** 1:12:48–1:15:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo/chapter/new-zealand-politics-and-cannabis-legalization.md A donor from New Zealand provides an update on the resignation of Prime Minister John Key and the ongoing debate over marijuana legalization. The note discusses the conflict between potential cannabis tax revenue and the existing $1.7 billion collected from tobacco taxes. Keywords: brian mcvicar, [auckland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auckland.md), [john key](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-key.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [tobacco tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tobacco-tax.md) ### New Zealand Election, Kim Dotcom, Snowden and Greenwald Appearance - **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-21 - **Time:** 52:44–1:03:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/new-zealand-election-kim-dotcom-snowden-and-greenwald-appearance.md The hosts critique the "Moment of Truth" event in New Zealand organized by Kim Dotcom, featuring Edward Snowden and Glenn Greenwald via video link. They argue the event was a political failure, as Dotcom's Mana Party lost its only seat in Parliament while Prime Minister John Key won a massive victory. The hosts characterize the participants as arrogant and out of touch with average New Zealand voters. Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [kim dotcom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-dotcom.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [john key](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-key.md), mana party ### New Zealand GCSB Bill, Prime Minister John Key - **Episode:** [539: Assume the Position](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/539-assume-the-position.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-15 - **Time:** 2:26:00–2:34:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/539-assume-the-position/chapter/new-zealand-gcsb-bill-prime-minister-john-key.md New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is criticized for his support of the GCSB bill, which expands government surveillance powers. In a press conference, Key dismissed public concerns by claiming citizens care more about "snapper quotas" (fishing limits) than privacy laws. The bill allows the Prime Minister to appoint the judge who signs surveillance warrants, which Key then co-signs, creating a lack of independent oversight. Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [john key](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-key.md), gcsb, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [warrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warrants.md), snapper quota ### Twitter Account Hack, John C. Dvorak Password Security - **Episode:** [180: Media Corruption Now in 3D](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/180-media-corruption-now-in-3d.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-07 - **Time:** 0:01–4:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/180-media-corruption-now-in-3d/chapter/twitter-account-hack-john-c-dvorak-password-security.md John C. Dvorak addresses reports that his Twitter account was compromised over the weekend. He clarifies that while some suspected a root server breach, the vulnerability was likely due to a "skeleton key" password he reused across multiple low-security forums. Dvorak confirms he has since updated his credentials but remains indifferent to the security of non-essential forum accounts. Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [password security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/password-security.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), skeleton key --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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