# Paris Olympics on The No Agenda Show Paris Olympics comes up in 10 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2023 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** February 2023 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [Paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [Seine River](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seine-river.md), [Emmanuel Macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [4chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4chan.md), [Battery Life](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-life.md), [Bed Bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [Belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [Celine Dion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celine-dion.md), [Collectors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectors.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Paris Heat Wave and Seine River Swimming - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 2:36:49–2:38:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/paris-heat-wave-and-seine-river-swimming.md For the first time in over a century, the Seine River has been opened for public swimming to help Parisians cope with an intense heat wave. Mayor Anne Hidalgo made good on her promise to clean the river ahead of the Olympics. Despite official assurances of water quality, reports from Olympic test events noted athletes becoming ill after competing in the river. Keywords: [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [seine river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seine-river.md), [heat wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-wave.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), anne hidalgo ### Paris Olympics, Controversies, Seine Pollution - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 2:45:01–2:47:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/paris-olympics-controversies-seine-pollution.md A list of ten controversies from the Paris Olympics is reviewed, including the pollution of the Seine River which led to athlete hospitalizations for E. coli. Other issues mentioned include the wrong national anthems being played, poor athlete accommodations, and the "Papa Smurf" opening ceremony segment. Keywords: paris 2024, [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [seine river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seine-river.md), [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md), controversies ### Olympic Food Crisis, Raw Meat, Worms in Fish - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 2:47:48–2:49:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/olympic-food-crisis-raw-meat-worms-in-fish.md The food quality at the Olympic Village is criticized, with reports of raw meat and live worms found in fish served to athletes. The British Olympic Association has resorted to bringing its own chefs. The hosts suggest the push for plant-based options has compromised the nutritional needs of the competitors. Keywords: [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), paris 2024, [food quality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-quality.md), worms, [veganism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veganism.md) ### Olympic Pin Trading, eBay Strategy - **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-08 - **Time:** 3:18:30–3:21:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/olympic-pin-trading-ebay-strategy.md The "unofficial sport" of Olympic pin trading is discussed. A tip is provided for collectors to buy pins in bulk on eBay before attending the games to avoid high retail prices at the venue. Keywords: [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), pin trading, [ebay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebay.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [collectors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectors.md) ### Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony and Security Measures - **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-28 - **Time:** 2:08:10–2:12:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-and-security-measures.md The Paris Olympics opening ceremony featured performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, along with a controversial depiction of a decapitated Marie Antoinette. While NPR praised the "audacious" production, the event was preceded by coordinated sabotage of the French high-speed rail network. Security was unprecedented, with 50,000 police officers and a total closure of Paris airspace for six hours. Keywords: [paris olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-olympics.md), [lady gaga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lady-gaga.md), [celine dion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celine-dion.md), [marie antoinette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marie-antoinette.md), [sabotage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabotage.md) ### Paris Olympics Preparations and Seine River Cleanup - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 2:41:19–2:45:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/paris-olympics-preparations-and-seine-river-cleanup.md Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a highly publicized swim in the Seine River to prove the water is safe for Olympic athletes following a $1.5 billion cleanup effort. The project involved massive infrastructure upgrades to prevent sewage from flowing into the river, which has been banned for swimming for over a century. While officials claim water quality has improved, concerns remain regarding potential health risks like pink eye for competitors. Keywords: [paris olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-olympics.md), [seine river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seine-river.md), anne hidalgo, [sewage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sewage.md), [public works](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-works.md) ### Cardboard Beds and 4chan Commentary on No Agenda - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 2:45:40–2:47:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/cardboard-beds-and-4chan-commentary-on-no-agenda.md The Paris Olympics will utilize recyclable cardboard beds for athletes, a design by the Japanese company Airweave intended to be both sustainable and durable. Separately, the hosts discussed a 4chan thread about the "No Agenda" show, where users debated John C. Dvorak's political views and tech legacy. The commentary ranged from praise for Dvorak's "GOAT" status to criticisms of his perceived naivety regarding modern political maneuvers. Keywords: [paris olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-olympics.md), airweave, cardboard beds, [4chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4chan.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md) ### Flying Taxi Failures at Paris Olympics - **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-14 - **Time:** 2:11:38–2:14:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/flying-taxi-failures-at-paris-olympics.md The promised debut of electric "flying taxis" (eVTOLs) at the Paris Olympics has been downgraded to demonstration flights due to a lack of certification. The hosts discuss the technical limitations of battery-powered flight, noting that the power-to-weight ratio makes commercial air taxis currently unfeasible. Keywords: flying taxis, volocopter, [paris olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-olympics.md), [evtol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evtol.md), [battery life](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-life.md) ### France Bed Bug Infestation, Paris Olympics Sabotage - **Episode:** [1595: Bin Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-07 - **Time:** 51:23–57:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1595-bin-police/chapter/france-bed-bug-infestation-paris-olympics-sabotage.md France is facing a national crisis as bed bug infestations spread through cinemas, trains, and hospitals in Paris. The government has launched a national plan to address the scourge just months before the city is set to host the Summer Olympics. Some observers speculate the timing and publicity of the infestation may be a form of political sabotage against President Emmanuel Macron. Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [bed bugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bed-bugs.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md) ### 2024 Paris Olympics, Russian Athlete Participation, Emmanuel Macron - **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-06 - **Time:** 10:25–13:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/2024-paris-olympics-russian-athlete-participation-emmanuel-macron.md President Zelensky is pressuring French President Emmanuel Macron to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympics. 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