# Pre Check on The No Agenda Show Pre Check comes up in 23 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 23 - **Episodes:** 23 - **Discussed:** October 2011 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [Pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Trusted Traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [Tsa Pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), [Security Screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-screening.md), [Delta Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [Facial Recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [Global Entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [Southwest Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 23 ### Global Entry, Facial Recognition, Surveillance Future - **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-27 - **Time:** 3:04:21–3:06:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/global-entry-facial-recognition-surveillance-future.md Adam Curry shares his experience using Global Entry, noting that the system now relies almost entirely on facial recognition rather than physical cards. He describes the seamless but "disgusting" process of being identified by cameras and cleared by customs without showing ID. The hosts argue that Real ID is a precursor to a broader, mandatory facial recognition tracking system for all citizens. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [tsa pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### TSA Security Theater, Airport "Opt-Out" Procedures - **Episode:** [1686: Publical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-15 - **Time:** 2:27:59–2:30:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1686-publical/chapter/tsa-security-theater-airport-opt-out-procedures.md TSA agents provided "boots on the ground" reports regarding airport security procedures, noting that opting out of facial recognition does not result in being "flagged." The agents characterized much of their daily routine as "security theater" and a government jobs program. They advised travelers to use TSA Pre-Check to avoid common issues with body scanners, which are particularly sensitive to baggy clothing. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md) ### TSA Security Tips, Traveling with Audio Gear - **Episode:** [1219: Peak Nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-27 - **Time:** 5:50–7:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1219-peak-nuts/chapter/tsa-security-tips-traveling-with-audio-gear.md An account of a recent experience at airport security while traveling with podcasting equipment. A TSA officer provided a tip for travelers with electronics: removing the audio interface and microphone from the bag while leaving the cables inside reduces the likelihood of a manual search, as coiled wires often trigger secondary inspections. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [audio equipment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-equipment.md), [travel tips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-tips.md) ### TSA Security Procedures, Cell Phone Swabbing, Explosives Testing - **Episode:** [1146: Googers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-16 - **Time:** 9:53–12:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers/chapter/tsa-security-procedures-cell-phone-swabbing-explosives-testing.md New TSA security protocols at US airports are discussed, specifically the practice of swabbing cell phones for explosive residue. An encounter with security personnel is detailed where a legacy Nokia phone was singled out for secondary screening. The conversation explores the logic behind testing frequently handled items like phones and seasonings for potential contact with dangerous materials. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [nokia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia.md), [explosives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosives.md), [security screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-screening.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Global Entry, TSA Pre-Check, FICO Scores - **Episode:** [1046: Pot on Sale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-02 - **Time:** 2:13:15–2:16:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1046-pot-on-sale/chapter/global-entry-tsa-pre-check-fico-scores.md A listener's note about Global Entry leads to a discussion on the inconsistencies of TSA Pre-Check. One host notes that despite having a Trusted Traveler number, he only consistently receives Pre-Check when traveling with his spouse. They joke about the possibility of airport security status being tied to FICO credit scores or other arbitrary metrics. Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [tsa pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [fico score](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fico-score.md), [tina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Grid Security, TSA Pre-Check Failures - **Episode:** [1020: Undercount of Color](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-29 - **Time:** 2:44:24–2:46:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1020-undercount-of-color/chapter/grid-security-tsa-pre-check-failures.md A producer provides a technical explanation of vulnerabilities in the US power grid, specifically the use of standardized packet scrambling that creates a single point of failure. Separately, a report from San Francisco describes a security lapse where a dog was allowed through a TSA Pre-Check metal detector without proper screening, highlighting ongoing inconsistencies in airport security. Keywords: [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Stadium Security, TSA Pre-Check at Levi's Stadium - **Episode:** [979: Donna Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 43:22–46:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate/chapter/stadium-security-tsa-pre-check-at-levi-s-stadium.md Levi's Stadium and MetLife Stadium are implementing new security measures, including the use of TSA Pre-Check lines for fans. This development aligns with predictions previously discussed in the "Red Book" regarding the expansion of government-vetted traveler programs into public venues. The discussion also touches on the ease of smuggling plastic stun guns past traditional security checkpoints. Keywords: [levi's stadium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/levi-s-stadium.md), metlife stadium, [tsa pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [red book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-book.md) ### TSA Security Delays and Global Entry Discrepancies - **Episode:** [943: Ed Mubarek](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-02 - **Time:** 10:39–14:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek/chapter/tsa-security-delays-and-global-entry-discrepancies.md A traveler with Global Entry status experiences significant delays and meticulous bag inspections at airport security despite having Pre-Check privileges. The account highlights inconsistencies in how security status is applied to traveling companions and the slow pace of enhanced screening measures. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [security screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-screening.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Southwest Airlines Travel, TSA Pre-Check Social Engineering - **Episode:** [750: Gas Jackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/750-gas-jackers.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-23 - **Time:** 13:05–14:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/750-gas-jackers/chapter/southwest-airlines-travel-tsa-pre-check-social-engineering.md An account of flying Southwest Airlines through Midway Airport describes a successful attempt to get a non-Pre-Check passenger through the expedited security line by distracting the TSA agent. The efficiency of Midway Airport is compared favorably to O'Hare. Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), midway airport, [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md) ### Virgin America Flight Experience, Dallas Love Field - **Episode:** [744: Toxic Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-02 - **Time:** 12:33–16:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech/chapter/virgin-america-flight-experience-dallas-love-field.md A flight on Virgin America to Dallas for the Podcast Movement conference is described as a "nightclub experience" with poor cleanliness and ill-fitting crew uniforms. The aircraft featured purple lighting and smoked plexiglass, but lacked the maintenance expected for the price. Comparisons are made to Southwest Airlines, which shares the modern facilities at Dallas Love Field. Keywords: [virgin america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virgin-america.md), dallas love field, [podcast movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-movement.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md) ### TSA Security, Pre-Check Failures, Opt-Out Procedures - **Episode:** [724: Nice Fabric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-24 - **Time:** 13:55–14:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric/chapter/tsa-security-pre-check-failures-opt-out-procedures.md A traveler reports being denied TSA Pre-Check status despite having a valid Trusted Traveler number, reflecting a reported cutback in the program. Choosing to "opt out" of the backscatter X-ray machines led to a lengthy wait for a manual pat-down. The process is described as a "humiliation process" involving specific verbal cues used by TSA agents to coordinate male assists. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [security screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-screening.md), [opt-out](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opt-out.md) ### TSA Pre-Check, Trusted Traveler Number Technicalities - **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-23 - **Time:** 7:57–10:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/tsa-pre-check-trusted-traveler-number-technicalities.md Technical issues with Delta Airlines prevented a TSA Pre-Check status from appearing on a home-printed boarding pass. Re-entering a Trusted Traveler Number at the airport desk successfully triggered the Pre-Check status, while a separate discussion notes that Southwest Airlines occasionally grants Pre-Check status to frequent flyers who have not completed the formal federal interview process. Keywords: [tsa pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), trusted traveler number, goes card, [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### TSA Pre-Check Failures and Social Media Interaction - **Episode:** [671: White House Moat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-20 - **Time:** 7:44–12:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/tsa-pre-check-failures-and-social-media-interaction.md One of the hosts details a frustrating experience at the airport where he was denied TSA Pre-Check status despite being a registered "trusted traveler." The segment covers a subsequent Twitter exchange with a TSA media representative and explores whether the denial of service was a random occurrence or a targeted technical error. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### TSA Pre-Check Discrepancies, Trusted Traveler Status - **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-19 - **Time:** 5:05–6:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/tsa-pre-check-discrepancies-trusted-traveler-status.md A travel anecdote describes a discrepancy in TSA Pre-Check status during a flight from Austin to New York. Despite being a law-abiding citizen and trusted traveler, one host was denied Pre-Check while his companion, who had previously faced immigration hurdles, was granted expedited screening. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [austin airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-airport.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [boarding pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boarding-pass.md), [security screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-screening.md) ### TSA Pre-Check Experience, Trusted Traveler Program Benefits - **Episode:** [647: Flood the Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-06 - **Time:** 5:59–13:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone/chapter/tsa-pre-check-experience-trusted-traveler-program-benefits.md A host describes a positive experience using the TSA Pre-Check line at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, noting the ability to keep shoes and belts on. An interaction with a friendly TSA agent occurs when a Røde Procaster microphone is mistaken for a prohibited item on the X-ray scanner. The segment concludes with a critique of the "trusted traveler" system as a pay-to-play model for restoring basic civil liberties. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [austin bergstrom airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-bergstrom-airport.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), x-ray machine ### TSA Pre-Check, Airport Security Observations - **Episode:** [644: Why Why Not](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/644-why-why-not.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-17 - **Time:** 1:34:05–1:37:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/644-why-why-not/chapter/tsa-pre-check-airport-security-observations.md John Dvorak shares his experience being randomly selected for TSA Pre-Check despite not being a "trusted traveler." He describes the confusion at Seattle and Oakland airports where Pre-Check lines were longer than regular lines. The hosts mock the "lottery" system of security and the irony of being yelled at by agents not to take off shoes or belts. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md) ### Global Entry Interview, TSA Pre-Check Theater - **Episode:** [641: Extractive](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/641-extractive.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-07 - **Time:** 6:43–11:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/641-extractive/chapter/global-entry-interview-tsa-pre-check-theater.md The enrollment process includes watching a safety video about customs regulations and a brief interview with Customs and Border Protection officers. Adam Curry recounts a friendly interaction with an officer who recognized him from his MTV days. Despite a system flag on Mickey's record, both receive approval emails shortly after the interview. Keywords: [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [tsa pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), goes, logitech webcam, ronnie james dio, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), enrollment center ### TSA Security Challenge, Pre-Check, and Theater - **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-31 - **Time:** 2:52:45–2:56:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/tsa-security-challenge-pre-check-and-theater.md The TSA is offering a $15,000 reward for ideas to make security lines move faster at airports like SeaTac. The hosts note that "Pre-check" has shifted from a security screening to a "frequent flyer" perk. Adam's suggestion for the prize is to "build a bigger theater" with spotlights, mocking the performative nature of airport security. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), security challenge, [seatac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seatac.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [frequent flyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequent-flyer.md) ### TSA Pre-Check Expansion and Airport Security Randomization - **Episode:** [611: Let's Get Social!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/611-let-s-get-social.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-24 - **Time:** 27:56–34:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/611-let-s-get-social/chapter/tsa-pre-check-expansion-and-airport-security-randomization.md The TSA is expanding its Pre-Check program to include all members of the U.S. military, the National Guard, and Department of Defense civilians. John C. Dvorak describes his experience with the "randomizer" at airport security, where passengers are arbitrarily assigned to either the standard or expedited screening lines. The hosts mock the inconsistent rules regarding footwear and electronics at different checkpoints. Keywords: [tsa pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-pre-check.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [coast guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coast-guard.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [magnetometer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnetometer.md), randomization ### TSA Pre-Check, Credit Scores, and Identity Theft - **Episode:** [566: Bots & Girls!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-17 - **Time:** 1:29–4:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls/chapter/tsa-pre-check-credit-scores-and-identity-theft.md Airport security protocols have shifted toward the TSA Pre-Check system, effectively removing traditional first-class priority lines for non-enrolled passengers. 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