# Kangaroos on The No Agenda Show Kangaroos comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to December 2019. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – December 2019 - **Related topics:** [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Aurora Shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-shooting.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Boxing Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boxing-day.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Daniel Ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [Espionage Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage-act.md), [Financial Aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-aid.md), [Food Insecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-insecurity.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Boxing Day Traditions and Kangaroo Imagery - **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-29 - **Time:** 1:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/boxing-day-traditions-and-kangaroo-imagery.md The hosts open the live broadcast from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley on December 26, known as Boxing Day. They discuss the origins of the holiday, its adoption in Canada, and a humorous misconception involving kangaroos wearing boxing gloves. Keywords: [boxing day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boxing-day.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [kangaroos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kangaroos.md) ### UN Rapporteur Niels Melzer, UK Court Bias - **Episode:** [1143: Nance in the Hood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1143-nance-in-the-hood.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-06 - **Time:** 19:01–23:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1143-nance-in-the-hood/chapter/un-rapporteur-niels-melzer-uk-court-bias.md UN Special Rapporteur Niels Melzer criticized the British judicial system, describing the proceedings against Julian Assange as a "kangaroo court" after a judge labeled Assange a narcissist. Melzer expressed grave concern that Assange would not receive a fair trial in the United States due to public and official prejudice. The discussion compares the current prosecution under the Espionage Act to the historical treatment of Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg. Keywords: niels melzer, kangaroo court, [espionage act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage-act.md), [daniel ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md) ### University Food Banks, Student Food Insecurity - **Episode:** [1023: Warm Hand-Off](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-08 - **Time:** 2:35:54–2:37:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1023-warm-hand-off/chapter/university-food-banks-student-food-insecurity.md The "Kangaroo Pantry" at the University of Missouri-Kansas City provides food assistance to students and faculty facing "food insecurity." Reports suggest that many college students must choose between paying for utilities or groceries, even those receiving financial aid. Critics question the prevalence of the issue, suggesting it may be a result of poor financial management or a "ruse." Keywords: kangaroo pantry, [university of missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-missouri.md), food bank, [food insecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-insecurity.md), [financial aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-aid.md) ### New Zealand Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Release - **Episode:** [1012: Value Convo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-01 - **Time:** 1:57:19–1:59:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1012-value-convo/chapter/new-zealand-rabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-release.md New Zealand authorities plan to release a Korean strain of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV1-K5) to cull the invasive rabbit population. The discussion touches on the ethics of using viruses for pest control and compares the situation to kangaroo management in Australia. Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), rabbits, hemorrhagic disease, rhdv1-k5, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [kangaroos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kangaroos.md) ### Volvo Self-Driving Cars and Kangaroo Detection Issues - **Episode:** [943: Ed Mubarek](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-02 - **Time:** 8:30–9:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek/chapter/volvo-self-driving-cars-and-kangaroo-detection-issues.md Volvo's self-driving car testing in Australia revealed that the vehicle's large animal detection system, which successfully identifies deer and elk, is confused by the unique hopping movement of kangaroos. The technical glitch prevents the autonomous system from accurately gauging the distance and movement of the marsupials. Keywords: [volvo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volvo.md), [self-driving cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-driving-cars.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [kangaroos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kangaroos.md), animal detection ### James Holmes Trial and Redacted Sanity Rulings - **Episode:** [576: Mysterious Erratic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/576-mysterious-erratic.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-22 - **Time:** 2:46:09–2:49:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/576-mysterious-erratic/chapter/james-holmes-trial-and-redacted-sanity-rulings.md A judge in the James Holmes theater shooting case has barred the public from pretrial hearings regarding the defendant's sanity, claiming factual information would "infect" the jury pool. Seven pages of the ruling were redacted, leading to speculation that the government is hiding information about Holmes' potential involvement in state-sponsored programs or drug experiments. Keywords: [james holmes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-holmes.md), [aurora shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-shooting.md), [mk ultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mk-ultra.md), [redacted](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redacted.md), kangaroo court ### Entomophagy and Cultural Taboos Regarding Alternative Proteins - **Episode:** [100: A Squirrel Walks Into A Bar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-31 - **Time:** 27:47–30:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar/chapter/entomophagy-and-cultural-taboos-regarding-alternative-proteins.md The book "Unmentionable Cuisine" explores the nutritional benefits of eating insects, rats, and other non-traditional animals. Cultural stigmas in Western society often prevent the consumption of high-protein sources like witchety grubs or kangaroo parts, which are staples in other cultures. Keywords: [entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [unmentionable cuisine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unmentionable-cuisine.md), bush tucker trial, [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), kangaroo testicles --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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