# L3 Communications on The No Agenda Show L3 Communications comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2010 to August 2016. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** November 2010 – August 2016 - **Related topics:** [Rapiscan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapiscan.md), [Michael Chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-chertoff.md), [Backscatter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backscatter.md), [Body Scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [Deepak Chopra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepak-chopra.md), [Defense Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-budget.md), [Johns Hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md), [Lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [Nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [Radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Defense Industry Profits, Russia as Historic Opportunity - **Episode:** [853: ISO Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-21 - **Time:** 1:02:13–1:04:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/853-iso-day/chapter/defense-industry-profits-russia-as-historic-opportunity.md Retired Army General Richard Cody of L3 Communications reportedly told shareholders that the perceived threat from Russia represents a "historic opportunity" for the defense industry. After defense budgets declined following the Cold War, the current geopolitical tension is driving a bonanza in weapons sales. While European citizens pay the price through subsidies and sanctions, the military-industrial complex is seeing record profits. Keywords: [l3 communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l3-communications.md), richard cody, [defense budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-budget.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [weapons sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weapons-sales.md) ### TSA RapiScan, Backscatter Scanners and Privacy Lies - **Episode:** [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-20 - **Time:** 1:04:05–1:07:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains/chapter/tsa-rapiscan-backscatter-scanners-and-privacy-lies.md The TSA is removing RapiScan backscatter X-ray machines from airports after the company failed to develop privacy software that masks naked images. The contract has been shifted to L3 Communications. The hosts argue that the government lied about the ability to fix these machines and mention legal concerns regarding the scanning of minors, which they equate to the collection of prohibited imagery. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [rapiscan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapiscan.md), [backscatter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backscatter.md), [l3 communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l3-communications.md), privacy software, kiddie porn ### Rapiscan Lawsuit, Michael Chertoff and Body Scanners - **Episode:** [261: AQ-USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/261-aq-usa.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-16 - **Time:** 40:39–44:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/261-aq-usa/chapter/rapiscan-lawsuit-michael-chertoff-and-body-scanners.md A host recounts a meeting with a high-powered lawyer who represented Rapiscan in a $129 million lawsuit against L3 Communications over backscatter technology patents. The conversation touches on the involvement of Michael Chertoff and the CEO of Rapiscan, Deepak Chopra (not the spiritual leader), who traveled with President Obama to India. Keywords: [rapiscan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapiscan.md), [l3 communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l3-communications.md), [michael chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-chertoff.md), [deepak chopra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepak-chopra.md), [body scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md) ### TSA Machine Testing, Johns Hopkins Radiation Studies - **Episode:** [253: Love Pats](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/253-love-pats.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-18 - **Time:** 32:05–35:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/253-love-pats/chapter/tsa-machine-testing-johns-hopkins-radiation-studies.md A deep dive into TSA safety claims reveals that the agency relies on commercial trade organization standards rather than mandatory government testing for its scanners. While Administrator John Pistole cites Johns Hopkins and ANSI studies, the hosts argue that the specific machines used by L3 and Rapiscan have not been independently verified to adhere to these non-mandatory safety protocols. They express skepticism regarding the long-term health effects of frequent radiation exposure for travelers. Keywords: [johns hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), ansi, safety standards, [l3 communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l3-communications.md) ### Chertoff Group Corruption, Airport Security Lobbying - **Episode:** [252: Debriefing Flameless Fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-14 - **Time:** 20:11–26:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire/chapter/chertoff-group-corruption-airport-security-lobbying.md Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is accused of profiting from the sale of body scanners through the Chertoff Group. The segment details the "revolving door" of government officials, including former UK Home Secretary John Reed and former Senator Al D'Amato, joining lobbying firms for security contractors like L3 Communications and Rapiscan. The hosts characterize the rapid deployment of expensive, potentially unsafe equipment as systemic corruption. Keywords: [michael chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-chertoff.md), john reed, [l3 communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l3-communications.md), [rapiscan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapiscan.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [revolving door](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolving-door.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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