# Power Outage on The No Agenda Show

Power Outage comes up in 32 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 32
- **Episodes:** 31
- **Discussed:** November 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Coal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal.md), [Data Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-center.md), [Ice Storm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-storm.md), [India](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 32

### Tornado Outbreak and Max Velocity Weather Coverage

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 12:50–17:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/tornado-outbreak-and-max-velocity-weather-coverage.md

Severe weather featuring 100-mile-per-hour winds and "drunk-natoes" struck the Illinois and Wisconsin region, causing significant power outages for the hosts. The discussion covers the reliability of the Max Velocity weather channel on YouTube compared to local news. They also examine the business model of professional storm chasing, which relies on YouTube ad revenue and Super Chat donations.

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### MSNOW Coverage, Vanilla Ice Performance Glitches

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 23:14–26:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/msnow-coverage-vanilla-ice-performance-glitches.md

Nicole Wallace of MSNOW reported on technical difficulties at the Freedom 250 event, including power outages and a shut-down Ferris wheel. The report mentioned a cancelled performance by Vanilla Ice and mocked the event's scale. Donald Trump responded on social media, comparing the event's success to the opening of the Obama Center.

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### TikTok Outage, New American Ownership and Data Center Glitches

- **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-29
- **Time:** 1:19:15–1:20:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/tiktok-outage-new-american-ownership-and-data-center-glitches.md

TikTok's new American management apologized for a massive service disruption that affected over 600,000 users following a power outage at a U.S. data center. The glitch resulted in zero-view bugs and slow load times for content creators, leading to widespread frustration. The incident has raised questions about the technical competence of the new ownership group compared to the previous administration.

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### John C. Dvorak's Tip of the Day: Energizer Lights

- **Episode:** [1780: Chatbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-10
- **Time:** 2:59:28–3:03:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1780-chatbox/chapter/john-c-dvorak-s-tip-of-the-day-energizer-lights.md

John C. Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" recommending Energizer plug-in lights for power outages. These devices stay charged in a wall socket and automatically turn on when the power fails. The discussion also mentions a Dutch product called a "Knipe Kat," a hand-cranked flashlight, as an alternative emergency lighting solution.

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### Austin Ice Storm and Infrastructure Failure

- **Episode:** [1528: HABIDAT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-09
- **Time:** 2:42:08–2:44:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1528-habidat/chapter/austin-ice-storm-and-infrastructure-failure.md

An ice storm in Austin, Texas, left over 150,000 residents without power, leading to a rare front-page editorial from the Austin American-Statesman. The failure is attributed to local city management and poor infrastructure maintenance rather than the statewide power grid.

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### Texas Ice Storm, Power Outages, Generator Preparation

- **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-06
- **Time:** 34:47–37:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/texas-ice-storm-power-outages-generator-preparation.md

The Texas Hill Country and Austin area experienced significant ice accumulation, leading to widespread power outages and dangerous road conditions. One of the hosts describes using a home generator and multiple internet backups, including Starlink, to maintain broadcasting capabilities during the storm.

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### UK War Game Program Yarrow for Power Outages

- **Episode:** [1501: Under Salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt.md)
- **Published:** 2022-11-10
- **Time:** 3:00:00–3:02:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1501-under-salt/chapter/uk-war-game-program-yarrow-for-power-outages.md

Leaked documents reveal that UK officials have "war-gamed" a blueprint called Program Yarrow to cope with potential week-long national power outages. The exercise anticipates severe disruptions to transport, food, and water supplies during the winter. The name "Yarrow" refers to a flowering plant known for wound healing, though the prospect of extended blackouts raises concerns about civil unrest and looting.

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### Hurricane Ian Devastation, Fort Myers Infrastructure Damage

- **Episode:** [1490: Peanut Butter Spies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1490-peanut-butter-spies.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-02
- **Time:** 2:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1490-peanut-butter-spies/chapter/hurricane-ian-devastation-fort-myers-infrastructure-damage.md

Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage to Fort Myers, Florida, with reports of a "once in a 500-year event" involving Category 5 winds. Residents faced terrifying conditions described as sounding like a freight train, followed by massive power outages and flooding. Infrastructure recovery remains a primary concern as the state deals with the aftermath of the storm surge and mold damage.

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### China Power Crisis and Australian Coal Quality

- **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-14
- **Time:** 2:32:04–2:34:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/china-power-crisis-and-australian-coal-quality.md

China is facing a severe power shortage due to a lack of high-quality coal. The hosts explain that many Chinese power plants were specifically engineered to burn high-BTU, low-sulfur Australian coal. China's political decision to ban Australian imports has left these plants unable to function efficiently using domestic or Russian alternatives.

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### China Power Outages and Australian Coal Boycott

- **Episode:** [1387: Clippers 'n Whittlers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-03
- **Time:** 2:32:25–2:35:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers/chapter/china-power-outages-and-australian-coal-boycott.md

Widespread power outages in China have forced soybean processing plants and aluminum smelters to shut down. The crisis is attributed to China's boycott of Australian coal, which backfired and left the country with severe energy shortages. While some video evidence of darkened cities has surfaced, the true extent of the crisis remains difficult to verify due to limited independent reporting from within China.

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### China Power Cuts and Global Economic Reset

- **Episode:** [1385: Flu Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-26
- **Time:** 1:06:28–1:09:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone/chapter/china-power-cuts-and-global-economic-reset.md

Industrial cities in China are experiencing forced power cuts, leading to significant delays in global manufacturing orders. This is framed within the context of a "Great Reset," where government interventions, stimulus checks, and mandates are seen as tools for restructuring the global economy.

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### Southern California Power Shutoffs, Dark Winter Prophecy

- **Episode:** [1298: The Palmist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1298-the-palmist.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-28
- **Time:** 36:09–38:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1298-the-palmist/chapter/southern-california-power-shutoffs-dark-winter-prophecy.md

Southern California Edison warned that over 42,000 customers in San Bernardino and surrounding counties could lose power on Thanksgiving due to Santa Ana winds and wildfire risks. The hosts link these utility shutoffs to Joe Biden's "dark winter" comments, noting the irony of people being unable to cook holiday meals while under lockdown.

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### Seattle Teacher Cancels Remote Classes from the Woods

- **Episode:** [1297: Going Bananas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-26
- **Time:** 2:31:41–2:35:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas/chapter/seattle-teacher-cancels-remote-classes-from-the-woods.md

A Seattle parent, Jenny Feldman, went viral after sharing an email from her daughter's language arts teacher who cancelled classes because she had moved to the forest and lost internet access. The incident is used to highlight the perceived ineffectiveness of remote learning.

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### Northern Silicon Valley Power Outage, PG&E Equipment Failure

- **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-03
- **Time:** 1:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/northern-silicon-valley-power-outage-pg-e-equipment-failure.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program discussing a recurring power outage at Dvorak's Northern Silicon Valley location. Dvorak reports that a transformer failure caused a significant blackout, delaying the live stream by an hour. This follows a similar electrical failure that occurred during the previous Thursday's broadcast.

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### Soccer Injury Commentary, Outro, Power Outage Mix

- **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-03
- **Time:** 2:38:32–2:47:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/soccer-injury-commentary-outro-power-outage-mix.md

The show concludes with a humorous clip of an Indian soccer announcer describing a player's painful collision with a goal post. The hosts sign off with their traditional credits and a musical mix themed around the California power outages that affected the broadcast.

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### Berkeley Power Outage, Show Outro

- **Episode:** [1176: Soest Piet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-29
- **Time:** 2:23:24–2:26:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet/chapter/berkeley-power-outage-show-outro.md

The broadcast ended abruptly when the co-host in Berkeley, California, lost power due to a grid failure. After a brief attempt to reconnect via amateur radio frequencies, the remaining host in Austin, Texas, concluded the show. The episode finished with a series of "end-of-show mixes" featuring themes related to Greta Thunberg and digital privacy.

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### California Firefighting Challenges, Water Pressure and Power Outages

- **Episode:** [988: Don's Dentures](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/988-don-s-dentures.md)
- **Published:** 2017-12-07
- **Time:** 1:42:22–1:45:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/988-don-s-dentures/chapter/california-firefighting-challenges-water-pressure-and-power-outages.md

Firefighters battling Southern California blazes reported a critical lack of water pressure in hydrants, forcing them to let some homes burn. The failure is attributed to power outages that disabled the electric pump systems responsible for maintaining water flow. The reliance on an electrically dependent water infrastructure during a fire emergency is highlighted as a significant systemic flaw.

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### Anti-FOB Movement and Physical Key Security

- **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-20
- **Time:** 1:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/anti-fob-movement-and-physical-key-security.md

A discussion regarding the security vulnerabilities of electronic fobs and near-field induction systems. The argument is made for a return to physical keys and combination locks to avoid being locked out during power outages. The current reliance on electronic access is characterized as security theater.

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### San Francisco Power Outage, Internet of Things and Electronic Locks

- **Episode:** [923: Terror Put](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/923-terror-put.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-23
- **Time:** 26:08–29:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/923-terror-put/chapter/san-francisco-power-outage-internet-of-things-and-electronic-locks.md

A localized power outage in San Francisco's financial district caused issues for residents using "Internet of Things" technology. Dog walkers were unable to enter homes because electronic door codes failed during the blackout. The hosts discuss the dangers of over-reliance on cloud-based services like Slack and Amazon S3 for basic communication and security.

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### Delta Airlines Data Center Meltdown, Travel Delays

- **Episode:** [851: Captain Talking Points](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points.md)
- **Published:** 2016-08-14
- **Time:** 23:03–26:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/851-captain-talking-points/chapter/delta-airlines-data-center-meltdown-travel-delays.md

Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian addressed a massive system failure caused by a power outage at a data center, which led to thousands of flight cancellations. Adam Curry experienced the fallout of this "meltdown" while traveling through JFK Airport. He describes the failure of Delta's redundant systems and the subsequent challenges with ground personnel and flight upgrades.

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