# Radiation on The No Agenda Show

Radiation comes up in 142 chapters across 125 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 142
- **Episodes:** 125
- **Discussed:** May 2009 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [Japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [Body Scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [Nuclear Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md), [Geiger Counter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geiger-counter.md), [Nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 142

### Charlie Duke Explains Light Flashes in Space

- **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Time:** 2:49:53–2:55:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/charlie-duke-explains-light-flashes-in-space.md

Astronaut Charlie Duke describes experiencing "light flashes" while traveling beyond the Van Allen belts. He explains that these were not external UFOs but cosmic particles stimulating the retina, a phenomenon confirmed by NASA experiments using photographic plates during the Apollo missions.

Keywords: charlie duke, [van allen belts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-allen-belts.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), cosmic particles, retina

### Empire State Building, RF Exposure and Engineering

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 32:21–34:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/empire-state-building-rf-exposure-and-engineering.md

Adam Curry recalls visiting the top of the Empire State Building in the 1980s with Z100 engineer Steve Pepe. He describes the small, round transmitter rooms and the spiral staircases leading to the spire. The discussion touches on the potential health risks of high RF exposure for those working near the building's powerful broadcast antennas.

Keywords: [empire state building](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/empire-state-building.md), [z100](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/z100.md), steve pepe, transmitters, rf radiation, [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md)

### Benjamin Netanyahu, Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

- **Episode:** [1864: Pointcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Time:** 1:53:06–1:53:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast/chapter/benjamin-netanyahu-prostate-cancer-diagnosis.md

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly acknowledged for the first time that he has received treatment for prostate cancer. The 76-year-old leader stated that he underwent surgery two years ago and recently completed successful radiation therapy for a tumor.

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### Airbus Firmware Issues and Solar Radiation Bit-Flipping

- **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-07
- **Time:** 2:28:49–2:32:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/airbus-firmware-issues-and-solar-radiation-bit-flipping.md

A computer engineer provides a "boots on the ground" report regarding grounded Airbus A320 aircraft. He explains that while solar radiation can cause "bit-flipping" in flight control systems, this is typically managed by lockstep processors and ECC memory. He suggests that a recent software update may have negligently bypassed these fundamental hardware checks, leading to the current safety issues.

Keywords: [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [firmware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firmware.md), [solar radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-radiation.md), bit-flipping, ecc memory, [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md)

### Airbus A320 Software Recall and Solar Radiation Bursts

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 14:14–16:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/airbus-a320-software-recall-and-solar-radiation-bursts.md

The FAA ordered an immediate software update for 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft following reports that solar radiation bursts could corrupt flight control data. The issue is linked to a JetBlue flight that experienced a sudden loss of altitude in October, resulting in passenger injuries. The manufacturer, Thales, and Airbus are implementing a fix to prevent interference from solar storms.

Keywords: [airbus a320](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a320.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [solar radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-radiation.md), software fix, [jetblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jetblue.md)

### Japan Seafood Industry, China Trade Dispute

- **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-23
- **Time:** 3:14–4:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/japan-seafood-industry-china-trade-dispute.md

China has ceased purchasing seafood from Japan, escalating a diplomatic spat and causing a crisis in the Japanese clam and oyster industries. While official reports cite radiation concerns from the Fukushima region following recent rains, local reports suggest the industry may be feigning a bad harvest to avoid selling surplus stock at low prices domestically.

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### Coldwater Creek, Nuclear Waste, Missouri

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 1:58:28–2:01:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/coldwater-creek-nuclear-waste-missouri.md

Listeners provided feedback on the Coldwater Creek nuclear story, correcting the hosts on the location of the waste site in Missouri rather than Pennsylvania. The waste, a byproduct of the Manhattan Project, is allegedly still causing illness in the local population. The hosts maintain that the story is being used to "fearmonger" against nuclear energy but acknowledge the factual errors in their previous coverage.

Keywords: coldwater creek, [manhattan project](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhattan-project.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [nuclear waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-waste.md), alpha radiation

### Geiger Counters, Uranium Rocks and Personal Radiation Safety

- **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-03
- **Time:** 3:13:13–3:16:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/geiger-counters-uranium-rocks-and-personal-radiation-safety.md

A second "Tip of the Day" recommended that every household in 2025 should own a modern, handheld Geiger counter. One host demonstrated the device's effectiveness using a uranium rock from his personal collection. Suggested uses included checking for radioactive food at fish markets or ensuring tea hasn't been laced with plutonium at the Russian Tea Room.

Keywords: [geiger counter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geiger-counter.md), [uranium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uranium.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), russian tea room, [plutonium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plutonium.md), [2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2025.md)

### Space Suit Experiences and Astronaut Kidney Health

- **Episode:** [1695: Pronoun Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-15
- **Time:** 1:03:11–1:05:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1695-pronoun-journey/chapter/space-suit-experiences-and-astronaut-kidney-health.md

A personal anecdote about wearing a vintage space suit for a Tech TV promotion highlights the claustrophobic nature of the equipment. The discussion moves to the health risks of long-term space travel, specifically citing research that suggests weightlessness and radiation can cause significant kidney damage. This is linked to the extended stay of astronauts currently on the Boeing Starliner.

Keywords: space suits, [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md), [titanic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/titanic.md), [boeing starliner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-starliner.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), kidney health

### Luxury Doomsday Bunkers, Cold War Resurgence

- **Episode:** [1649: Stay Alarmed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1649-stay-alarmed.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-07
- **Time:** 1:57:55–2:02:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1649-stay-alarmed/chapter/luxury-doomsday-bunkers-cold-war-resurgence.md

Demand for luxury doomsday bunkers has spiked following conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, with some units costing up to $100 million. Ron Hubbard of Atlas Survival Shelters noted that wealthy clients are seeking protection from political revolt and power grid collapse. However, historical context suggests that modern thermonuclear weapons produce long-lasting radiation that would make short-term bunkering ineffective.

Keywords: atlas survival shelters, ron hubbard, [bunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bunkers.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [world war iii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-iii.md)

### Solar Radiation Management, Stratospheric Aerosol Injection

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 1:34:47–1:38:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/solar-radiation-management-stratospheric-aerosol-injection.md

A report on "Deflecting the Sun's Rays" explores solar radiation management (SRM), a process involving the injection of sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight. Scientists admit this would require hundreds of aircraft flying continuously. The hosts note that what was once dismissed as a "chemtrail" conspiracy theory is now being openly discussed as a viable climate solution backed by figures like Bill Gates.

Keywords: [solar radiation management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-radiation-management.md), [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), stratospheric aerosols, [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), andy pitman

### Climate Change Narrative, Insurance Hikes and Solar Radiation Modification

- **Episode:** [1580: Coup Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1580-coup-map.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-10
- **Time:** 1:21–4:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1580-coup-map/chapter/climate-change-narrative-insurance-hikes-and-solar-radiation-modification.md

The Biden administration is exploring Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) as a potential climate policy to block sunlight and mitigate global warming. Critics argue that rising homeowner insurance premiums are being used to validate climate change alarmism. The White House research signals a shift toward geoengineering solutions alongside traditional greenhouse gas mitigation strategies.

Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), solar radiation modification, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), homeowners insurance

### Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Radiation Disaster Warnings

- **Episode:** [1567: Wagner the Dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-27
- **Time:** 34:43–38:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-radiation-disaster-warnings.md

President Zelensky warned of a possible Russian "terrorist attack" involving a radiation leak at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. While Deutsche Welle reported on the rising risks, the BBC noted that UN nuclear watchdogs recently found the station could operate safely. The hosts question the logic of Russia sabotaging a plant they currently control and guard.

Keywords: [zaporizhzhia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zaporizhzhia.md), [nuclear power plant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power-plant.md), [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [iaea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iaea.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [deutsche welle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutsche-welle.md)

### Western Australia, Missing Radioactive Capsule Found

- **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-06
- **Time:** 1:33:29–1:37:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/western-australia-missing-radioactive-capsule-found.md

Authorities in Western Australia successfully located a tiny radioactive capsule containing Cesium-137 that fell off a truck in the desert. The search involved specialized radiation detection equipment and covered hundreds of kilometers of highway, with the device eventually found just two meters from the roadside.

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### Australia Radioactive Capsule, Rio Tinto, Radiation Detection

- **Episode:** [1525: Mask in a Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-29
- **Time:** 10:57–13:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle/chapter/australia-radioactive-capsule-rio-tinto-radiation-detection.md

A tiny radioactive capsule containing Cesium-137 was lost during transportation between a mine site and Perth, Australia. The capsule, measuring only six millimeters in diameter, triggered a massive search along a 1,400-kilometer stretch of highway. Authorities utilized specialized radiation detection equipment to locate the item amidst fears of public exposure.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), radioactive capsule, [rio tinto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rio-tinto.md), [perth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perth.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md)

### WHO, Nuclear Emergency Stockpiles, Iodine Supplements

- **Episode:** [1525: Mask in a Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-29
- **Time:** 13:55–15:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1525-mask-in-a-bottle/chapter/who-nuclear-emergency-stockpiles-iodine-supplements.md

The World Health Organization updated its list of critical medicines for radiological and nuclear emergencies, advising nations to stockpile treatments. These supplies include potassium iodine to prevent thyroid radiation absorption and other medications for exposure injuries. The hosts characterize the timing of this update as propaganda linked to the lost Australian capsule and the war in Ukraine.

Keywords: [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), nuclear emergency, [iodine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iodine.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), stockpiling

### HHS Purchases Amgen Radiation Sickness Drug

- **Episode:** [1493: Maiden America](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-09
- **Time:** 20:40–21:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1493-maiden-america/chapter/hhs-purchases-amgen-radiation-sickness-drug.md

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a $290 million purchase of the drug Nplate from Amgen to treat blood cell injuries caused by radiological or nuclear emergencies. While officials claim the procurement is part of a long-planned preparedness strategy, skeptics suggest the timing is suspicious given current geopolitical tensions. The move is characterized by some as a financial payout to a pharmaceutical company that did not profit from the COVID-19 vaccine market.

Keywords: [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [amgen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amgen.md), nplate, radiation sickness, nuclear emergency

### Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, MacGuffin Theory

- **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-21
- **Time:** 2:42:19–2:45:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-macguffin-theory.md

Fears of a radiation disaster at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are described as a "MacGuffin"—a plot device used to drive a narrative without having intrinsic importance. The hosts argue that neither side has a strategic interest in causing a meltdown, suggesting the media coverage is designed to maintain public tension over the conflict.

Keywords: [zaporizhzhia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zaporizhzhia.md), [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), macguffin, [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md)

### Van Allen Belts, Lunar Space Station Costs

- **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-21
- **Time:** 2:51:16–2:57:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/van-allen-belts-lunar-space-station-costs.md

NASA videos highlight the challenge of protecting the Orion spacecraft from the intense radiation of the Van Allen belts, a hurdle that must be solved before crewed deep-space missions. Plans for a "Lunar Gateway" space station are criticized for their high cost, estimated at $4 billion per launch. Skeptics question why these technical challenges are being presented as new problems 50 years after the Apollo missions.

Keywords: [van allen belts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-allen-belts.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [lunar gateway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lunar-gateway.md), 4 billion

### Chernobyl Security, Article 5 Triggers, Russian Economy Weakness

- **Episode:** [1429: Puppy State](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1429-puppy-state.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-27
- **Time:** 1:28:55–1:32:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1429-puppy-state/chapter/chernobyl-security-article-5-triggers-russian-economy-weakness.md

Russian and Ukrainian forces are reportedly working together to secure the Chernobyl nuclear power plant to prevent sabotage. Media speculation suggests that any radiation leak could be used as a pretext to trigger NATO's Article 5. Economist William Black argues that Russia's economy is too weak to sustain a long-term conflict, potentially making Ukraine "Putin's Afghanistan."

Keywords: [chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [oligarchs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oligarchs.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

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