# Police Scanner on The No Agenda Show

Police Scanner comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2010 to August 2025.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** July 2010 – August 2025
- **Related topics:** [Baton Rouge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baton-rouge.md), [Bellagio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bellagio.md), [Body Scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [Chicago Police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Department Of Defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [Gunshot Wounds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gunshot-wounds.md), [Hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Local News, Decline of Investigative Reporting

- **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-24
- **Time:** 35:34–38:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/local-news-decline-of-investigative-reporting.md

The decline of local investigative journalism has led to a lack of oversight in small cities and tourist destinations like Fredericksburg, Texas. The transition to digital, encrypted police scanners and the closure of city desks have made it difficult for reporters to track drug crimes or public safety incidents. This vacuum in reporting allows local governments to manage public perception without independent verification.

Keywords: [local news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/local-news.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), police scanners, [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

### Chicago Police Radio Hack, Hitler Speech Interference

- **Episode:** [1049: Rent Men](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-08
- **Time:** 59:42–1:03:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men/chapter/chicago-police-radio-hack-hitler-speech-interference.md

The Chicago Police Department's radio frequencies were recently breached by unknown individuals playing recordings of Adolf Hitler's speeches. The interference lasted for approximately 20 minutes, disrupting official communications. The hosts speculate on the technical nature of the hack and the potential for "ham radio" enthusiasts to help triangulate the source.

Keywords: [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), radio scanner, [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitler.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md)

### Police Scanner Audio, Multiple Shooting Reports

- **Episode:** [972: Menprovement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/972-menprovement.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-12
- **Time:** 1:53:32–1:57:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/972-menprovement/chapter/police-scanner-audio-multiple-shooting-reports.md

Leaked police scanner audio from the night of the Las Vegas massacre reveals reports of shots fired at multiple hotels, including the Bellagio and Caesars Palace. The audio captures officers requesting medical assistance for gunshot victims in various lobbies, suggesting a more chaotic and widespread event than initially reported.

Keywords: [police scanner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-scanner.md), [bellagio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bellagio.md), caesars palace, [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [gunshot wounds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gunshot-wounds.md)

### Alton Sterling and Philando Castile Police Shootings Analysis

- **Episode:** [841: Summer of Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/841-summer-of-chaos.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-10
- **Time:** 1:50–10:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/841-summer-of-chaos/chapter/alton-sterling-and-philando-castile-police-shootings-analysis.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak examine the police shootings of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota. They analyze police scanner audio suggesting Castile was a robbery suspect rather than a victim of a broken taillight stop. The discussion highlights the danger of user-generated video content on Facebook Live being accepted as absolute truth before all facts are established.

Keywords: alton sterling, philando castile, [baton rouge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baton-rouge.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), mark dayton, [police scanner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-scanner.md)

### Police Scanner Broadcasting and Military Presence Observations

- **Episode:** [778: Long Gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-03
- **Time:** 38:22–42:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/police-scanner-broadcasting-and-military-presence-observations.md

The hosts criticize the media's new practice of broadcasting live, unencrypted police scanner audio during active manhunts. They note discrepancies between scanner reports of IEDs and what was shown on CNN. Additionally, they highlight a news clip where a reporter accidentally refers to police officers as "soldiers" before correcting himself, pointing to the increasing militarization of domestic law enforcement.

Keywords: [police scanner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-scanner.md), [shepard smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shepard-smith.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), bearcat, military tactics

### Suriname Coup and Police Filming Arrests

- **Episode:** [219: Train Crashes into Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/219-train-crashes-into-plane.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-21
- **Time:** 1:45:13–1:48:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/219-train-crashes-into-plane/chapter/suriname-coup-and-police-filming-arrests.md

Desi Bouterse has returned to power in Suriname despite a previous conviction for executing political opponents. In the United States, citizens are increasingly being arrested for filming police officers in public, often charged with illegal wiretapping. The hosts encourage listeners to use mobile technology to document law enforcement activities surreptitiously.

Keywords: [suriname](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suriname.md), desi bouters, [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [body scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md)

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