# New Orleans on The No Agenda Show

New Orleans comes up in 49 chapters across 44 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 49
- **Episodes:** 44
- **Discussed:** September 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Bourbon Street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bourbon-street.md), [Katrina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katrina.md), [Louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Army Corps Of Engineers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/army-corps-of-engineers.md), [Bill Nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [Birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [Brad Pitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brad-pitt.md), [Cajun Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cajun-food.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 49

### Sir Kevin and the Employment Lawyer’s Tribute

- **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-30
- **Time:** 1:10:21–1:14:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-kevin-and-the-employment-lawyer-s-tribute.md

Producers from Arizona, North Carolina, and New Orleans share how the show provided validation during the COVID-19 era. Kevin Franklin, an employment lawyer, donates $600 to reach knighthood, expressing regret for never meeting John C. Dvorak in person. The segment includes a biblical reference from Thomas Tucker regarding the completion of a man's work.

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### New Orleans Travel Tips, Frenchman Street Music Scene

- **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Time:** 7:18–8:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/new-orleans-travel-tips-frenchman-street-music-scene.md

Rob Due shares travel advice for New Orleans based on his recent trip to perform at the Cutting Edge Music Festival. He recommends Frenchman Street over the more commercialized Bourbon Street for authentic local live music and no-cover bars. The itinerary included performances in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana.

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### Ras Mundi Band, New Orleans Music Scene

- **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-23
- **Time:** 1:56:53–2:00:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/ras-mundi-band-new-orleans-music-scene.md

Robb Dew discusses his band, Ras Mundi, a "reggae hip-hop funk" group that focuses on pro-humanity themes. He details their upcoming performance schedule in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana, including a gig at the Freetown Boom Boom Room. Dew explains that he returned to music now that his children are older and more independent.

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### Operation Cataloa Crunch and Sanctuary City Enforcement

- **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-07
- **Time:** 2:44:09–2:46:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/operation-cataloa-crunch-and-sanctuary-city-enforcement.md

The Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, has launched "Operation Cataloa Crunch" in New Orleans. The operation targets illegal immigrants with criminal records who were previously released by local sanctuary city authorities. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that ICE is prioritizing the removal of the "worst of the worst" to restore the rule of law in the region.

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### National Guard in New Orleans, Crime and Woke Management

- **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-07
- **Time:** 2:36:53–2:39:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/national-guard-in-new-orleans-crime-and-woke-management.md

President Trump has suggested that New Orleans could be the next city to receive a National Guard deployment to combat rising crime, following similar proposals for Chicago and Baltimore. While Louisiana's Republican governor supports the move, local officials in the "woke" city are reportedly resistant to federal intervention.

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### New Orleans Police, Rats Eating Marijuana Evidence

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 1:24:27–1:26:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/new-orleans-police-rats-eating-marijuana-evidence.md

New Orleans Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick reports that rats are infiltrating the NOPD headquarters and consuming marijuana stored in the evidence room. The building is described as decaying, with broken elevators and no air conditioning. The hosts joke about the "high rats" and the potential for missing evidence to be blamed on the infestation.

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### Artist Support, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Chicago Meetup

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 2:37:58–2:42:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/artist-support-new-orleans-jazz-fest-chicago-meetup.md

The hosts promote the work of artist Jamie Babula and mention the upcoming Jazz Fest in New Orleans. A "switcheroo" donation from Eli the Coffee Guy credits the Chicago No Agenda meetup, which featured discussions on AI, tariffs, and antique rugs. The segment also promotes Gigawatt Coffee Roasters with a discount code for listeners.

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### Cyber Truck Explosion and Meta Glasses in Crimes

- **Episode:** [1728: Hatchet Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-09
- **Time:** 1:18:06–1:20:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man/chapter/cyber-truck-explosion-and-meta-glasses-in-crimes.md

Authorities investigate a Green Beret who allegedly used ChatGPT to plan a Cyber Truck explosion in Las Vegas. In a separate incident in New Orleans, a suspect used Meta smart glasses to record himself planting explosives in the French Quarter, highlighting the role of consumer tech in modern criminal plots.

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### New Orleans French Quarter Attack, FBI Six-Week Funding Cycle

- **Episode:** [1727: Sideshow Bob](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1727-sideshow-bob.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-05
- **Time:** 3:29–8:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1727-sideshow-bob/chapter/new-orleans-french-quarter-attack-fbi-six-week-funding-cycle.md

The New Year's Day vehicle attack in the New Orleans French Quarter is analyzed as a potential "six-week cycle" event used by the FBI to secure agency funding. Evidence including coolers containing explosives and an ISIS flag are noted as typical elements of such operations. Observations of the suspect's driving on Bourbon Street suggest he may not have been intentionally targeting pedestrians despite the resulting fatalities.

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### New Orleans Bourbon Street Attack, ISIS Inspired Terrorism

- **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-02
- **Time:** 19:14–25:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/new-orleans-bourbon-street-attack-isis-inspired-terrorism.md

A deadly attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans involved a vehicle ramming pedestrians, resulting in 15 deaths. The suspect, Sham Sadeen Jabbar, was a U.S. Army veteran reportedly inspired by ISIS and the "Ultimate Mowing Machine" article in Al-Qaeda’s Inspire magazine. The FBI took immediate control of the investigation, citing the discovery of an ISIS flag in the suspect's rented Ford F-150.

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### New Orleans Police Commissioner, LeRonne Kirkpatrick, IED Reports

- **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-02
- **Time:** 33:02–37:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/new-orleans-police-commissioner-leronne-kirkpatrick-ied-reports.md

New Orleans Police Commissioner LeRonne Kirkpatrick, formerly of Oakland, confirmed the death toll reached 15 and stated that the suspect drove onto the sidewalk to bypass security. Authorities are reviewing surveillance video of other individuals suspected of planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the French Quarter. Kirkpatrick emphasized a plan for purification and moving forward despite the tragedy.

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### Southwest Airlines, Dutch Roll Incident and NTSB Findings

- **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-11
- **Time:** 2:15:48–2:17:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/southwest-airlines-dutch-roll-incident-and-ntsb-findings.md

The NTSB concluded that a "Dutch roll" incident on a Southwest Airlines Boeing aircraft was caused by rudder damage sustained during 84 mph winds in New Orleans, rather than a manufacturing defect. The findings shift the blame from Boeing's production to Southwest's maintenance and storage practices.

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### New Orleans Police, Rats Eating Marijuana Evidence

- **Episode:** [1642: Million Morons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-17
- **Time:** 2:32:28–2:34:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons/chapter/new-orleans-police-rats-eating-marijuana-evidence.md

New Orleans Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick reported that rats in the decaying NOPD headquarters have been eating marijuana stored in the evidence room. The hosts discuss the "high rats" as a potential scam to secure funding for a new police building and the general state of urban decay in the city.

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### New Orleans Super Fog, Smog Derivation and Road Safety

- **Episode:** [1602: Net Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-26
- **Time:** 2:08:27–2:11:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1602-net-equity/chapter/new-orleans-super-fog-smog-derivation-and-road-safety.md

A "super fog" event caused a massive 158-vehicle pileup near New Orleans, resulting in seven deaths. The phenomenon is described as a mix of moisture and smoke from marsh fires. The discussion touches on the historical derivation of the word "smog" and the use of specialized lighting for foggy conditions in Europe.

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### Miss Universe 2023, Ukraine Warrior of Light Costume

- **Episode:** [1520: Hambone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1520-hambone.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-12
- **Time:** 19:37–22:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1520-hambone/chapter/miss-universe-2023-ukraine-warrior-of-light-costume.md

The Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans featured Miss Ukraine, Viktoriia Apanasenko, wearing a "Warrior of Light" costume complete with motorized wings and a sword. The attire is intended to symbolize Ukraine's fight for freedom and invokes the imagery of Archangel Michael. Speculation exists that geopolitical interests may influence the outcome of the competition, potentially positioning Ukraine as a top contender or winner.

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### Birthday List, Meetups, and Show Outro

- **Episode:** [1501: Under Salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-10
- **Time:** 3:27:31–3:34:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt/chapter/birthday-list-meetups-and-show-outro.md

The show concludes with a list of producer birthdays and upcoming community meetups in Denver, New Orleans, and Knoxville. Listeners are encouraged to attend these local gatherings to connect with other "producers" in a non-commercial environment. The hosts sign off with their traditional credits from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley, looking forward to the post-election broadcast.

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### Pork Fest 2022, Meetup Reports, Eindhoven Event

- **Episode:** [1465: Satheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-03
- **Time:** 2:43:47–2:47:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist/chapter/pork-fest-2022-meetup-reports-eindhoven-event.md

Listener reports from "Pork Fest 2022" in New Hampshire and meetups in New Orleans and Portland describe the vibrant community of No Agenda producers. Upcoming events are announced for Eindhoven, Netherlands, and various cities across the U.S. and Canada. The hosts encourage listeners to attend or start their own meetups to find a "reprieve from the wolfsters" and engage with like-minded critical thinkers.

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### No Agenda Meetups, Three Mile Island, North Carolina

- **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-30
- **Time:** 2:39:26–2:43:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-three-mile-island-north-carolina.md

Listeners provide audio reports from recent meetups at Three Mile Island and Longview, Texas. The hosts read an extensive calendar of upcoming events in July and August, covering locations from New Orleans to Amsterdam and Prague. They encourage all listeners to attend at least one meetup to build community in an increasingly isolated social landscape.

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### Covid Roulette Media Theme, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

- **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-01
- **Time:** 53:27–55:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/covid-roulette-media-theme-alabama-governor-kay-ivey.md

Media outlets have adopted the phrase "Covid Roulette" to describe the risks taken by unvaccinated Americans in states with low vaccination rates. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressed frustration during a press conference, stating she has "done all she knows how to do" to encourage vaccinations as cases spike in the South.

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### New Orleans Jazz and Steve Walsh Tour

- **Episode:** [1366: Pingdemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-25
- **Time:** 2:18:15–2:23:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic/chapter/new-orleans-jazz-and-steve-walsh-tour.md

Musician Steve Walsh, a stand-up bass player in a New Orleans jazz band, donated to the show and discussed applying the "Value for Value" model to live music tips. Walsh is embarking on a tour through Atlanta, New York, Cleveland, and Chicago. He suggested that musicians should ask audiences what the show was worth rather than simply asking for tips.

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