# Lightsquared on The No Agenda Show Lightsquared comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2011 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [Agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Anish Chopra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anish-chopra.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [Bundling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bundling.md), [Fast And Furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [Illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [Lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Solyndra Scandal and Obama Administration Corruption Claims - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 17:56–20:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/solyndra-scandal-and-obama-administration-corruption-claims.md The hosts predict that a massive scandal involving the bailout and green energy companies like Solyndra and Lightsquared will force Barack Obama to quit. They allege that hundreds of billions of dollars were diverted to venture capital and stolen by administration associates, suggesting Ron Paul or Gabrielle Giffords as potential successors. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [lightsquared](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightsquared.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md) ### Barack Obama LightSquared Investment and Spectrum Interference - **Episode:** [385: CIA vs DIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-23 - **Time:** 46:03–51:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia/chapter/barack-obama-lightsquared-investment-and-spectrum-interference.md In 2005, then-Senator Barack Obama reportedly invested $90,000 in SkyTerra, the predecessor to LightSquared. The company, now led by Phil Falcone, faces scrutiny over allegations that its satellite broadband network interferes with military GPS systems and that the White House pressured officials to provide favorable testimony. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [lightsquared](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightsquared.md), phil falcone, [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), gps interference ### White House Staff Departures and the Indian Tech Cabal - **Episode:** [385: CIA vs DIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-23 - **Time:** 51:19–56:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/385-cia-vs-dia/chapter/white-house-staff-departures-and-the-indian-tech-cabal.md The departures of high-ranking White House tech officials Vivek Kundra and Anish Chopra are linked to the unfolding LightSquared controversy. Kundra has since transitioned to a role at Salesforce, while the FCC continues to address the "spectrum crunch" amidst claims of influence peddling within the administration. Keywords: [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [anish chopra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anish-chopra.md), [lightsquared](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightsquared.md), [salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md) ### LightSquared Interference with Global Positioning System Receivers - **Episode:** [366: Fools & Knaves](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/366-fools-knaves.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-18 - **Time:** 10:17–10:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/366-fools-knaves/chapter/lightsquared-interference-with-global-positioning-system-receivers.md The NDAA includes a provision to review potential interference with national security GPS receivers caused by commercial communication services. This specifically addresses the ongoing conflict involving LightSquared and their LTE deployment, which has been accused of stepping over GPS frequencies. The bill mandates a determination of whether these commercial services cause harmful interference to military-grade positioning systems. Keywords: [lightsquared](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightsquared.md), [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), signal interference, commercial communication ### Precision Agriculture and LightSquared Interference - **Episode:** [351: Home for the Holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-27 - **Time:** 1:53:10–1:56:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays/chapter/precision-agriculture-and-lightsquared-interference.md A grain farmer from Illinois donated to the show and highlighted the importance of GPS precision in modern agriculture. He expressed concern that the LightSquared network could interfere with GPS guidance systems used to minimize "inputs" like seed and fertilizer. Precision ag tech is essential for farmers to remain profitable while dealing with high costs from companies like Monsanto. Keywords: [lightsquared](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightsquared.md), [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md) ### LightSquared Interference with Precision GPS - **Episode:** [348: DroneWolf.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/348-dronewolf-com.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-16 - **Time:** 2:16:12–2:22:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/348-dronewolf-com/chapter/lightsquared-interference-with-precision-gps.md Congressional testimony reveals that the LightSquared wireless network interferes with high-precision GPS used in automated farming and aviation. A Missouri representative claims that interference could lead to over $1 billion in crop losses per million acres. Adam Curry, speaking as an aviator, argues that while the technology is often unnecessary, the political push for LightSquared is driven by Obama-linked investors. Keywords: [lightsquared](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightsquared.md), [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md) ### LightSquared Scandal, FCC and Military Conflict - **Episode:** [347: Hackerocity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/347-hackerocity.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-13 - **Time:** 1:42:36–1:46:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/347-hackerocity/chapter/lightsquared-scandal-fcc-and-military-conflict.md LightSquared, a company backed by a major Democratic donor, is accused of pressuring the military to change testimony regarding its interference with GPS signals. General William Shelton of the Air Force Space Command reportedly told Congress that the White House tried to influence his report. The hosts explain the concept of "bundling" campaign donations in exchange for ambassadorships. Keywords: [lightsquared](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightsquared.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), general shelton, [bundling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bundling.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)