# Lexus on The No Agenda Show

Lexus comes up in 31 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 31
- **Episodes:** 31
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Prank Call](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prank-call.md), [Toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), [Car Maintenance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-maintenance.md), [Car Wash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-wash.md), [Consumer Reports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-reports.md), [Encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [Marin County](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marin-county.md), [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 31

### Sir Robert Charles, Jeremy McMartin, and the 3x3 Segment

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 4:21:04–4:23:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/sir-robert-charles-jeremy-mcmartin-and-the-3x3-segment.md

Sir Robert Charles lists several "Dvorak-isms," including the 2004 Lexus and Kirkland Wine. Jeremy McMartin praises Dvorak's "tech street cred" and expresses hope that the "3x3" segment will continue in his honor.

Keywords: robert charles, jeremy mcmartin, 3x3 segment, [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), tech street cred

### Car Data Privacy and Episode 1867 Artwork

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 2:16:02–2:20:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/car-data-privacy-and-episode-1867-artwork.md

A report from BBC Future reveals that modern cars collect vast amounts of personal data, including weight, facial expressions, and destinations. John Dvorak advocates for driving classic cars to avoid this surveillance. The hosts then credit "Blue Acorn" for the Mother's Day-themed artwork for episode 1867, which featured a "Mama Hanta" rat surrounded by virus molecules.

Keywords: [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), bbc future, hanta, [blue acorn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-acorn.md), [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md)

### Lexus Loaner Review, Modern Car Safety Gizmos

- **Episode:** [1765: Pro-Mortalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-18
- **Time:** 1:33:00–1:36:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist/chapter/lexus-loaner-review-modern-car-safety-gizmos.md

A host reviews a Lexus UX 300H hybrid loaner vehicle, praising its smooth ride but criticizing the excessive "beeping and booping" of modern safety features. The discussion focuses on how automated systems like lane-keep assist and automatic braking may lead to the development of poor driving habits and a lack of situational awareness among modern drivers.

Keywords: lexus ux 300h, [hybrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hybrid.md), [radar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radar.md), lane assist, driving habits, blind spots

### Jim Acosta, Substack Live, Independent Media Transition

- **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-30
- **Time:** 1:05:19–1:08:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/jim-acosta-substack-live-independent-media-transition.md

Former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta announced his transition to independent media via Substack Live. The segment uses Acosta's move as an example of the shifting media landscape, suggesting that even established mainstream figures are moving to subscription-based platforms. A humorous suggestion is made for a "Tech Grouch" live stream to be broadcast from a 2005 Lexus.

Keywords: [jim acosta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-acosta.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), substack live, [independent media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independent-media.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md)

### Car Rental Wreck and Admission of Guilt

- **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-25
- **Time:** 1:22:59–1:26:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/car-rental-wreck-and-admission-of-guilt.md

A personal anecdote describes a car accident in Arizona involving a rental Nissan that failed to stop in time to avoid a collision. The speaker recounts how their insurance lawyer strictly forbade sending an apology note to the other driver, as it would be legally considered an admission of guilt. This story is used to illustrate why CrowdStrike may have cancelled its $10 UberEats apology gift cards.

Keywords: [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [nissan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nissan.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [car accident](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-accident.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), admission of guilt

### Vova and Lexus Prank Call to Giorgia Meloni

- **Episode:** [1604: Janky](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-02
- **Time:** 1:23:03–1:27:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky/chapter/vova-and-lexus-prank-call-to-giorgia-meloni.md

Russian pranksters Vova and Lexus successfully duped Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by posing as an African politician. In the recorded call, Meloni discussed the "difficult" situation regarding illegal immigration, noting that 120,000 people had arrived in Italy from Tunisia in nine months. She also mentioned working with the EU on a memorandum to manage migration flows.

Keywords: [giorgia meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/giorgia-meloni.md), vova and lexus, [prank call](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prank-call.md), [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [illegal immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-immigration.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md)

### Christine Lagarde, Digital Euro and Vovan & Lexus Hoax

- **Episode:** [1601: Unkool & The Gang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-22
- **Time:** 2:15:27–2:17:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1601-unkool-the-gang/chapter/christine-lagarde-digital-euro-and-vovan-lexus-hoax.md

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde was pranked by Russian duo Vovan and Lexus, admitting that a digital euro would allow for tracking transactions over 300 euros. She expressed a desire to reduce European dependence on "unfriendly" currencies and private payment platforms.

Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [ecb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecb.md), [digital euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-euro.md), [vovan and lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vovan-and-lexus.md), [cbdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbdc.md)

### Tasmania, Lexus Reliability, Cranky Geeks

- **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-04
- **Time:** 2:12:23–2:17:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/tasmania-lexus-reliability-cranky-geeks.md

A long note from a listener in Tasmania prompts a discussion on the legendary reliability of 2003 Lexus vehicles, specifically the longevity of their light bulbs. The segment also reminisces about the "Cranky Geeks" show and host John C. Dvorak's habit of throwing index cards and CDs at the camera during his time at CNET Central.

Keywords: [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [cranky geeks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cranky-geeks.md), [david letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [cnet central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet-central.md)

### AM Radio in Cars, Anthony Fauci P3CO Scheme

- **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md)
- **Published:** 2023-05-07
- **Time:** 1:32:58–1:37:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/am-radio-in-cars-anthony-fauci-p3co-scheme.md

The removal of AM radio from new electric vehicles due to electromagnetic interference is discussed as a loss for traditional broadcasting. The hosts then play a clip of Anthony Fauci discussing "P3CO" (Potential Pandemic Preparedness Care and Oversight), which they interpret as a bureaucratic scheme to continue gain-of-function research under a different name. They link this to Kennedy's earlier claims about lab escapes and lack of oversight.

Keywords: [am radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/am-radio.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), p3co, [gain of function](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gain-of-function.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interference.md)

### Russian Pranksters, Maxine Waters and Chunga-Changa Island

- **Episode:** [1550: Clips of the Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-26
- **Time:** 1:19:12–1:25:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1550-clips-of-the-day/chapter/russian-pranksters-maxine-waters-and-chunga-changa-island.md

Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus call Congresswoman Maxine Waters pretending to be Greta Thunberg and her father. Waters expresses support for the fictional "Chunga-Changa Island" and praises "Thud-burg" for her environmental activism. The hosts highlight Waters' failure to realize the call was a hoax despite the pranksters' thick Russian accents and the absurdity of the island's name.

Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [vovan and lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vovan-and-lexus.md), chunga-changa, [prank call](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prank-call.md)

### UK Defense Minister Prank Call and Nuclear Ambitions

- **Episode:** [1436: Frog of War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-24
- **Time:** 1:38:06–1:41:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war/chapter/uk-defense-minister-prank-call-and-nuclear-ambitions.md

UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace was targeted by Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Zelensky. During the call, the "Zelensky" character expressed a desire to restart Ukraine's nuclear program to protect against Russia. Wallace responded by stating he would need to consult with the Prime Minister but affirmed the UK's support for Ukraine's choices, revealing a lack of immediate pushback against the idea of nuclear proliferation.

Keywords: ben wallace, [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [prank call](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prank-call.md), [nuclear program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-program.md), [vovan and lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vovan-and-lexus.md)

### Sales Resistance and Car Wash Upselling

- **Episode:** [1201: John's Story Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-26
- **Time:** 1:57:41–2:01:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1201-john-s-story-time/chapter/sales-resistance-and-car-wash-upselling.md

A discussion on "sales resistance" features an anecdote about an insurance salesman who couldn't break the speaker's resolve. This is followed by a recent experience at a Marin County car wash where a salesman tried to push a $500 wax job, only to be thwarted because the speaker only had $60 in cash.

Keywords: [sales pitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sales-pitch.md), [marin county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marin-county.md), [car wash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-wash.md), upselling, [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [negotiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negotiation.md)

### Used Car Buying Strategy, Vehicle Maintenance

- **Episode:** [1175: Son of a Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1175-son-of-a-biden.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-28
- **Time:** 18:34–20:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1175-son-of-a-biden/chapter/used-car-buying-strategy-vehicle-maintenance.md

A host provides advice on purchasing used vehicles, suggesting that buyers should wait for "neat freak" owners who maintain cars in showroom condition. The discussion touches on personal driving habits, noting that one host has only put 11,000 miles on a truck over three years.

Keywords: [used cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/used-cars.md), [car maintenance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-maintenance.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), mileage, buying tips

### Sales Resistance, Marin County Car Wash Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1162: Thank You Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1162-thank-you-comrade.md)
- **Published:** 2019-08-11
- **Time:** 58:39–1:01:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1162-thank-you-comrade/chapter/sales-resistance-marin-county-car-wash-anecdote.md

A personal anecdote regarding sales resistance described a high-pressure encounter at a Marin County car wash. The attendant attempted to upsell a $500 wax job by demonstrating a polished section of the vehicle's trunk. Despite the aggressive pitch, the customer declined, later discovering that the "demonstration" area was no different from the rest of the car after a standard wash.

Keywords: [sales tactics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sales-tactics.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [marin county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marin-county.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [car wash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-wash.md)

### Vehicle Black Boxes and 2020 Smog Regulations

- **Episode:** [1135: Miss Lawyer USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-05
- **Time:** 1:13:46–1:18:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa/chapter/vehicle-black-boxes-and-2020-smog-regulations.md

An anonymous donor provides technical details on how vehicle "black boxes" (airbag computers) function as event data recorders. The donor warns that upcoming 2020-2021 smog regulations will require all vehicle computers to remain untouched, effectively banning aftermarket tuning products. They mention new "rolling rainbow encryption" that will prevent unauthorized software modifications and could eventually be used to issue retroactive speeding tickets.

Keywords: [black box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-box.md), airbag computer, smog check, [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), can bus

### Car Aerodynamics and the Bugpocalypse Theory

- **Episode:** [1095: Yeah No](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-17
- **Time:** 1:10:10–1:12:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1095-yeah-no/chapter/car-aerodynamics-and-the-bugpocalypse-theory.md

A theory suggests that the perceived decline in insect populations—often called the "bugpocalypse"—may be partially due to modern car aerodynamics. Unlike boxy vehicles from the 1950s, contemporary cars are designed to lift air and insects over the windshield, resulting in fewer visible bug splatters.

Keywords: [aerodynamics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerodynamics.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md), [lexus sc400](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus-sc400.md), bugpocalypse, windshields

### Consumer Reports, Native Advertising in News

- **Episode:** [1080: 11 years](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1080-11-years.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-25
- **Time:** 2:50:20–2:55:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1080-11-years/chapter/consumer-reports-native-advertising-in-news.md

The hosts analyze a CBS News segment featuring Consumer Reports' reliability survey as a potential "native ad" for Lexus and Toyota. They point out the suspicious framing of the story, which highlighted Lexus's top ranking while specifically slamming competitors like Volvo and Tesla.

Keywords: [consumer reports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-reports.md), [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md)

### Remote Vehicle Repossession and Classic Car Tech

- **Episode:** [1042: Two Dictators](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-28
- **Time:** 1:24:05–1:26:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators/chapter/remote-vehicle-repossession-and-classic-car-tech.md

A producer who works in vehicle repossession explains how finance companies can now remotely disable cars and use GPS and license plate scanners to locate them. The hosts compare this modern surveillance to older technology, such as the 25-year-old Lexus and corded car phones, which they consider "classic" and potentially safer from remote interference.

Keywords: [repossession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repossession.md), [gps tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps-tracking.md), license plate scanners, [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [nokia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia.md), car phones

### William Durkin and the Lexus Karma Drain

- **Episode:** [1029: Batteries Not Included](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-29
- **Time:** 2:09:36–2:12:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included/chapter/william-durkin-and-the-lexus-karma-drain.md

Listener William Durkin sent a donation complaining that "Lexus Karma" from the show backfired, resulting in a $1,200 repair bill. He also claimed that asking for "job karma" led to a mandatory drug test. The hosts discuss the legendary reliability of the 1993 Lexus, noting that not a single bulb has burnt out in 25 years.

Keywords: [lexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [william durkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-durkin.md), [drug test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-test.md), 1993 lexus ls400

### Lexus and 23andMe DNA Car Prank

- **Episode:** [1022: LibJoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-05
- **Time:** 37:42–39:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1022-libjoe/chapter/lexus-and-23andme-dna-car-prank.md

Lexus and 23andMe produced a high-quality April Fool's commercial featuring a car that is customized based on the driver's DNA. The prank concludes with a woman licking the steering wheel to start the vehicle. The hosts praise the production value of the gag while reiterating their disdain for Elon Musk's market-moving tweets.

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