# Laptop Ban on The No Agenda Show

Laptop Ban comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2017 to May 2017.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** March 2017 – May 2017
- **Related topics:** [Aviation Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-security.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [Department Of Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [Dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [Electronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronics.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [John Kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kelly.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Laptop Ban Expansion, DHS Secretary Kelly

- **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-28
- **Time:** 1:46:39–1:51:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/laptop-ban-expansion-dhs-secretary-kelly.md

DHS Secretary John Kelly indicated that the ban on large electronic devices in airplane cabins may expand to all international flights entering and exiting the U.S. Kelly cited a "relentless attempt" by terrorists to target U.S. carriers with sophisticated explosives, though critics suggest the move is a precursor to mandating new screening technology.

Keywords: [laptop ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laptop-ban.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [john kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kelly.md), [aviation security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-security.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

### Laptop Ban, European Aviation Security

- **Episode:** [929: Sologamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/929-sologamy.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-14
- **Time:** 2:43:20–2:45:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/929-sologamy/chapter/laptop-ban-european-aviation-security.md

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering extending a ban on large electronic devices in aircraft cabins to flights originating from Europe. The European Commission has sought clarification on the threat level, as the ban could significantly disrupt one of the world's busiest aviation corridors.

Keywords: [laptop ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laptop-ban.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [aviation security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-security.md), [electronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronics.md)

### Laptop Bomb Threats and Airport Security Bans

- **Episode:** [917: Judas Goat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-02
- **Time:** 2:34:53–2:39:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/laptop-bomb-threats-and-airport-security-bans.md

US intelligence officials warn of a new terrorist bomb designed to fit inside a laptop, leading to a ban on large electronics in carry-on luggage for certain international flights. Skeptics argue the ban is intended to disadvantage foreign airlines or allow government data harvesting.

Keywords: [laptop bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laptop-bomb.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), electronics ban, [somalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/somalia.md)

### DHS Laptop and Tablet Ban on Middle Eastern Flights

- **Episode:** [915: One Belt One Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-26
- **Time:** 35:25–42:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/dhs-laptop-and-tablet-ban-on-middle-eastern-flights.md

The United States and United Kingdom implement a ban on large electronic devices in aircraft cabins for flights originating from ten specific airports in the Middle East and North Africa. The hosts deconstruct the ban as a protectionist move to benefit US carriers against competitors like Emirates and Qatar Airways. They also suggest the ban allows intelligence agencies to legally seize and search travelers' devices.

Keywords: [laptop ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laptop-ban.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), electronics ban, [turkish airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkish-airlines.md), emirates

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