# National Geographic on The No Agenda Show National Geographic comes up in 21 chapters across 20 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 21 - **Episodes:** 20 - **Discussed:** December 2007 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [American Blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-blackout.md), [Cyber Attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [Bill Nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [Biofuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuel.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Doomsday Preppers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doomsday-preppers.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [Alien Invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alien-invasion.md), [Aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 21 ### Dutch Navy Caribbean Operations, National Geographic Documentary - **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-04 - **Time:** 22:59–25:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/dutch-navy-caribbean-operations-national-geographic-documentary.md A documentary filmmaker who worked on a National Geographic series about the Dutch Navy and Coast Guard describes long-standing drug interdiction efforts in the Caribbean. The filmmaker notes that while the Dutch and U.S. have used force against drug boats for decades, such violence was often censored for European television. The process typically involves multiple warnings before marksmen target boat engines or use lethal force. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), dutch navy, [coast guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coast-guard.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [drug interdiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-interdiction.md) ### National Geographic Fauci Documentary, Florida Politics - **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-02 - **Time:** 42:42–45:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/national-geographic-fauci-documentary-florida-politics.md National Geographic is set to release a documentary about Dr. Anthony Fauci on September 11th, focusing on the personal attacks and death threats he has received. Fauci discusses the "politicization" of public health with Jake Tapper, specifically responding to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's "Don't Fauci My Florida" campaign. The segment also notes that Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. 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This saturation of media through "paid content" is viewed as a genius marketing effort to control the narrative surrounding vaccine development and safety. 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The hosts discuss the possibility of a geomagnetic reversal and the potential impact on satellites and the environment. Keywords: [magnetic north](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnetic-north.md), [siberia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siberia.md), [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md), [geology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geology.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md) ### Neil deGrasse Tyson Sexual Misconduct Allegations - **Episode:** [1091: Surf n Turf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1091-surf-n-turf.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-03 - **Time:** 1:38:16–1:43:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1091-surf-n-turf/chapter/neil-degrasse-tyson-sexual-misconduct-allegations.md Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson faces allegations of sexual misconduct from three women, including a rape accusation dating back to the 1980s. National Geographic and Fox have launched investigations into the claims. The hosts speculate that the timing of these allegations might be related to the valuation of media assets during the Disney-Fox acquisition. Keywords: [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [fox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox.md), 21st century fox ### National Geographic and Alien Invasion Biofuels - **Episode:** [985: Clip Job](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-26 - **Time:** 2:20:51–2:23:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job/chapter/national-geographic-and-alien-invasion-biofuels.md A clip from a National Geographic Channel show discusses a theory that aliens might invade Earth to harvest organic material for "biofuel." The hosts criticize the network for moving away from its traditional educational roots toward sensationalist "sci-fi" content. They lament the decline of the National Geographic brand. Keywords: [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), natgeo, [alien invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alien-invasion.md), [biofuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuel.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md) ### Bill Nye, National Geographic Global Meltdown Special - **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-09 - **Time:** 17:34–20:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/bill-nye-national-geographic-global-meltdown-special.md Bill Nye appeared in a National Geographic special titled "Global Meltdown," where he framed climate change through the five stages of grief. The "bargaining" stage is identified as the push for cap and trade systems and carbon credits. The special encourages corporations to buy offsets to fund green energy projects in developing nations. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), five stages of grief, [cap and trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md) ### Bill Nye, National Geographic and the War on Science - **Episode:** [698: Citadels of Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/698-citadels-of-censorship.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-22 - **Time:** 2:09:07–2:12:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/698-citadels-of-censorship/chapter/bill-nye-national-geographic-and-the-war-on-science.md National Geographic's March 2015 cover story titled "The War on Science" targets climate change deniers and anti-vaccination groups. Bill Nye appears on MSNBC to argue that the U.S. must lead the effort to combat climate change and calls for more "awareness." The hosts mock a "fist bump" exchange between Nye and the host, Joy Reid. Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [fist bump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fist-bump.md) ### Mysterious Doctor Deaths, Pew Research Science Gaps - **Episode:** [697: StoogeLand](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/697-stoogeland.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-19 - **Time:** 2:04:37–2:09:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/697-stoogeland/chapter/mysterious-doctor-deaths-pew-research-science-gaps.md A report in National Geographic explores the "disconnect" between scientific consensus and public belief on issues like GMO safety, vaccines, and climate change. Pew Research data shows significant gaps, such as 88% of scientists supporting GMO safety compared to only 37% of the public. The segment also mentions a fringe theory regarding a series of mysterious deaths among doctors and AIDS researchers, including the inventor of the HPV vaccine. Keywords: [pew research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pew-research.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### National Geographic Channel, Alien Invasion Programming - **Episode:** [628: Italian Lightning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/628-italian-lightning.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-22 - **Time:** 1:56:55–1:59:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/628-italian-lightning/chapter/national-geographic-channel-alien-invasion-programming.md A clip from a National Geographic Channel program about alien invaders using humans for biofuel is played to illustrate the decline in educational television. The hosts criticize the network for moving away from science and history toward sensationalist sci-fi content. Keywords: [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md), [biofuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuel.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [cable television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cable-television.md), [programming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/programming.md) ### American Blackout Movie, Urban Shield Drill - **Episode:** [560: Hornet's Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-27 - **Time:** 2:52:38–2:55:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest/chapter/american-blackout-movie-urban-shield-drill.md The National Geographic Channel premieres "American Blackout," a movie depicting a colossal cyber attack on the power grid. This coincides with "Urban Shield," a large-scale emergency response drill in the Bay Area that includes realistic simulations of school shootings. Keywords: [american blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-blackout.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [urban shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-shield.md), [drills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drills.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [castro valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/castro-valley.md) ### Yankee Doodle Macaroni, Velveeta Ham Radio Commercials - **Episode:** [556: Vape like a Ninja](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-13 - **Time:** 9:26–12:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja/chapter/yankee-doodle-macaroni-velveeta-ham-radio-commercials.md The hosts discuss the historical meaning of the word "macaroni" in the song Yankee Doodle, noting it was 18th-century slang for something ultra-fashionable or "cool." This leads to a discussion about the recurring Velveeta "Ham Radio Guy" commercial and Adam Curry's recent voiceover audition for a National Geographic reality show titled "Sheer Madness" about sheep farming. Keywords: yankee doodle, macaroni, [velveeta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/velveeta.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [voiceover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voiceover.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md) ### American Blackout, National Grid Cyber Attack Dramas - **Episode:** [556: Vape like a Ninja](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-13 - **Time:** 21:51–26:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja/chapter/american-blackout-national-grid-cyber-attack-dramas.md The National Geographic Channel is promoting a theatrical event titled "American Blackout," which depicts a total power failure in the U.S. caused by a cyber attack. The hosts compare this to a nearly identical drama aired on Channel 4 in the UK. They mock the technical inaccuracies in the trailers, such as characters using landline phones and watching news reports on television during a total grid collapse. 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The hosts mock the trailer's "reality" style and the mainstream media's focus on cyber-terrorism as a narrative tool to instill fear. Keywords: [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [american blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-blackout.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md), disaster movie ### Show Anniversary, NPR Financials and Executive Chief Transitions - **Episode:** [548: Mournful Mortician](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/548-mournful-mortician.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-15 - **Time:** 1:38:31–1:44:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/548-mournful-mortician/chapter/show-anniversary-npr-financials-and-executive-chief-transitions.md The hosts clarify that the show's first episode aired on October 26, 2007. They examine NPR's financial reports following the departure of chief Gary Knell to National Geographic. Despite $178 million in revenue from underwriters and sponsorships, NPR reported $183 million in expenses, leading to staff reductions and questions about the efficiency of the public radio model. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), gary knell, [sesame street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sesame-street.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [radio syndication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-syndication.md), october 26 ### Drugs Inc, Anesthesia Zombie Drug in Puerto Rico - **Episode:** [471: Spying is Sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-20 - **Time:** 2:15:24–2:17:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing/chapter/drugs-inc-anesthesia-zombie-drug-in-puerto-rico.md The hosts discuss a National Geographic "Drugs Inc." episode about a new street drug in Puerto Rico called "Anesthesia." The drug reportedly turns users into "zombies" and is extremely expensive to produce and purchase. Keywords: [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), drugs inc, [anesthesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anesthesia.md), [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), [zombies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zombies.md) ### Doomsday Preppers, Sniper Training Anecdote - **Episode:** [390: Threshold Event](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-11 - **Time:** 45:34–48:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/doomsday-preppers-sniper-training-anecdote.md Curry shares a clip from the National Geographic show "Preppers" featuring a woman named Becky undergoing sniper training to defend against a government takeover. This leads to a brief mention of a South Park episode parodying the film "The Human Centipede" in relation to Apple. Keywords: [doomsday preppers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doomsday-preppers.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), sniper training, [south park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-park.md), human centipede ### Doomsday Preppers and Pandemic Drill Ridicule - **Episode:** [388: Apes on iPads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/388-apes-on-ipads.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-04 - **Time:** 44:43–49:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/388-apes-on-ipads/chapter/doomsday-preppers-and-pandemic-drill-ridicule.md The National Geographic show Doomsday Preppers is critiqued for its portrayal of a suburban family performing a pandemic drill in isolation suits. The hosts argue the show is designed to ridicule people who prepare for economic collapse by focusing on extreme or "nutball" scenarios. They suggest the programming serves to condition the public for future health mandates. Keywords: [doomsday preppers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doomsday-preppers.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), isolation suits, prepping ### "Guess the Network" Cable TV Game - **Episode:** [373: Paraphilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/373-paraphilia.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-12 - **Time:** 1:51:45–1:57:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/373-paraphilia/chapter/guess-the-network-cable-tv-game.md Adam Curry leads a game where Dvorak must guess the cable network based on show titles like "Dog the Bounty Hunter," "Mob Wives," and "I Cloned My Pet." The game highlights the "dumbing down" of cable television, where the History Channel and National Geographic air content unrelated to their original missions, such as "Killer Ants" and "Toddlers and Tiaras." 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