# Radio Stations on The No Agenda Show

Radio Stations comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to March 2026.

- **Chapters:** 17
- **Episodes:** 17
- **Discussed:** May 2009 – March 2026
- **Related topics:** [Number Stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/number-stations.md), [Amateur Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [Shortwave Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shortwave-radio.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Ai Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Apple Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-intelligence.md), [Aprs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aprs.md)

## Chapters 1–17 of 17

### Shortwave Number Stations, Iranian V32 Signal Analysis

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 12:02–17:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/shortwave-number-stations-iranian-v32-signal-analysis.md

A new shortwave number station, designated V32, appeared on 7910kHz following the death of an Iranian leader. Experts from Ringway Manchester suggest the signal may be a "false flag" operated by the CIA or Mossad to signal agents within Iran, noting that the signal is being heavily jammed by Iranian bubble jammers.

Keywords: [shortwave radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shortwave-radio.md), [number stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/number-stations.md), v32, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md)

### Public Radio Network, Rural Stations, Budget Analysis

- **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-17
- **Time:** 1:54:36–1:58:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/public-radio-network-rural-stations-budget-analysis.md

NPR leadership argues that losing federal funding would primarily harm rural member stations that rely on government grants for infrastructure. However, critics point out that direct federal funding accounts for only about 1% of NPR's total budget, with the majority coming from underwriting and private donations. The hosts question NPR's spending priorities, including the purchase of body armor for overseas journalists.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), member stations, rural radio, [federal budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-budget.md), [underwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/underwriting.md), [body armor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-armor.md)

### AI Art Slop, Apple Intelligence Release

- **Episode:** [1708: Gaytheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-31
- **Time:** 1:59:47–2:05:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1708-gaytheist/chapter/ai-art-slop-apple-intelligence-release.md

The rise of "AI slop" in digital art is discussed, with the hosts arguing that it discourages true human creativity. They critique the release of "Apple Intelligence," mocking features like Siri's ability to set timers and the AI's tendency to provide inaccurate summaries of text messages. A story is shared about a Polish radio station that fired its staff for AI personalities but was forced to rehire them after a listener revolt.

Keywords: [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [apple intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-intelligence.md), [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), summaries, polish radio station

### George Soros Fund Acquisition of Odyssey Radio Debt

- **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-26
- **Time:** 48:47–54:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/george-soros-fund-acquisition-of-odyssey-radio-debt.md

The Soros Fund Management has acquired $400 million of debt in Odyssey, a major radio broadcaster currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While critics and media figures like Glenn Beck suggest this is a political move to silence conservative voices, the acquisition is characterized as a strategic investment to liquidate assets for profit. The FCC fast-tracked the deal to prevent the company's total collapse, despite concerns over foreign ownership limits.

Keywords: [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), odyssey, [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [radio stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-stations.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md)

### Media Deconstruction and the Power of Ideas

- **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-01
- **Time:** 2:08:08–2:11:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/media-deconstruction-and-the-power-of-ideas.md

An emotional audio montage features a speaker defending "decent ideas" against those who would "twist and squeeze" them for profit or power. The segment emphasizes that the connection between ordinary people is "bigger than all the radio stations and all the power" in the world. The speaker vows to bring a "light called truth" to expose wickedness and dark shadows in the media landscape.

Keywords: [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truth.md), [power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power.md), [radio stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-stations.md), simple experiences

### Policy Against Leveraging Meetups for Third-Party Promotion

- **Episode:** [1434: Second Lady](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-17
- **Time:** 3:26:53–3:29:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1434-second-lady/chapter/policy-against-leveraging-meetups-for-third-party-promotion.md

The hosts clarified a policy against "combination meetups" that attempt to leverage the No Agenda community for the benefit of third parties, such as radio stations or other events. They emphasized that meetups should remain focused solely on No Agenda listeners getting together. This stance is intended to prevent the community from being used as a promotional tool for outside organizations or commercial interests.

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [promotion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/promotion.md), [radio stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-stations.md), leveraging, [community standards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-standards.md)

### WITB Radio, College Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-11
- **Time:** 1:13:59–1:15:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/witb-radio-college-anecdote.md

A former college radio station manager at WITB in West Virginia recalls a brief relationship with a fellow DJ named Laurie Turner. Following a single sexual encounter, the woman informed him that she had realized she was a lesbian. The two have remained in contact over the decades, with Turner continuing a career in radio and band management.

Keywords: [west virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-virginia.md), radio station, witb, [college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college.md), [lesbian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lesbian.md)

### Michael Jackson and R Kelly Radio Bans

- **Episode:** [1119: HyperTrending](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1119-hypertrending.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-10
- **Time:** 2:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1119-hypertrending/chapter/michael-jackson-and-r-kelly-radio-bans.md

Radio stations across the globe are implementing bans on Michael Jackson and R Kelly records following recent controversies. These moves are characterized as promotional virtue signaling, noting that similar scrutiny is rarely applied to other historical figures like Wagner.

Keywords: [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), r kelly, [radio stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-stations.md), [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md), wagner

### Ham Radio and North Korean Number Stations

- **Episode:** [1038: End of an Era](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1038-end-of-an-era.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-06
- **Time:** 1:51:36–1:54:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1038-end-of-an-era/chapter/ham-radio-and-north-korean-number-stations.md

The hosts, both licensed amateur radio operators, discuss the role of "hams" as a public service network of last resort during disasters. They play a clip from a North Korean number station known as "The Parrot," which broadcasts coded messages over shortwave radio. The segment explains the technical background of number stations and the hosts' own history with radio licensing and emergency preparedness.

Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [number station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/number-station.md), the parrot, [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [emergency communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communications.md)

### iHeartMedia, Debt Crisis, Radio Station Market

- **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-27
- **Time:** 2:02:31–2:06:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/iheartmedia-debt-crisis-radio-station-market.md

iHeartMedia, formerly Clear Channel, has warned investors that it may not survive another year due to $24 billion in debt. The company is attempting to restructure its finances and may spin off its outdoor advertising division. The hosts discuss the potential for independent buyers to pick up radio stations at a discount as the corporate media giant faces insolvency.

Keywords: [iheartmedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartmedia.md), [clear channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clear-channel.md), [bain capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bain-capital.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [radio stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-stations.md)

### Ham Radio and North Korean Number Stations

- **Episode:** [922: Gut Punch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/922-gut-punch.md)
- **Published:** 2017-04-20
- **Time:** 2:42:47–2:45:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/922-gut-punch/chapter/ham-radio-and-north-korean-number-stations.md

The hosts, both licensed amateur radio operators, discuss the role of "hams" as a public service network of last resort. They play a recording of a North Korean "number station" known as "The Parrot," which broadcasts coded messages over shortwave radio.

Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [number stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/number-stations.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [parrot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parrot.md), [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md)

### Sky King Emergency Action Messages, Number Stations

- **Episode:** [766: Cyber Soldiers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-18
- **Time:** 40:22–42:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/766-cyber-soldiers/chapter/sky-king-emergency-action-messages-number-stations.md

Observations of increased activity on military high-frequency radio bands, specifically "Sky King" emergency action messages. A station using the callsign "Collapse" was noted transmitting coded messages outside of standard amateur radio frequencies.

Keywords: sky king, [number stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/number-stations.md), [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), hf, military communications

### Dvorak and Curry, Podcast Production and Radio Standardization

- **Episode:** [625: Touching the Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-12
- **Time:** 0:00–10:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick/chapter/dvorak-and-curry-podcast-production-and-radio-standardization.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 625 by discussing their differing technical workflows for clipping audio, including Dvorak's accidental use of caps lock. Dvorak recounts his 1980s media tour for a telecommunications book, noting the lack of standardization across various radio station control rooms. The hosts compare modern digital recording tools like Audio Hijack Pro against older hardware like Gates mixing boards.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), caps lock, zoom recorder, audio hijack pro, [radio stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-stations.md), standardization

### Birthday Shoutouts, Donation Credits, Space Station Message

- **Episode:** [513: Pre-Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/513-pre-dead.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-16
- **Time:** 1:55:03–2:06:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/513-pre-dead/chapter/birthday-shoutouts-donation-credits-space-station-message.md

The show continues with a lengthy list of producer credits and birthday shoutouts. A notable mention includes a successful APRS message sent to the International Space Station by a listener, which was "digi-peated" back to Earth.

Keywords: [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [international space station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-space-station.md), [aprs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aprs.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md)

### Russian Buzzer, Number Stations, UZB-76

- **Episode:** [229: Eggs & Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/229-eggs-poop.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-26
- **Time:** 1:57:27–1:59:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/229-eggs-poop/chapter/russian-buzzer-number-stations-uzb-76.md

The mysterious Russian shortwave station known as "The Buzzer" (UZB-76) has recently changed its behavior, broadcasting clear voice codes for the first time in decades. The hosts discuss the history of number stations and the speculation surrounding this sudden change in activity.

Keywords: russian buzzer, uzb-76, [number stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/number-stations.md), [shortwave radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shortwave-radio.md), codes

### No Agenda Radio Stream Project and iTunes Feed Issues

- **Episode:** [136: Is iTunes a Government Honeypot?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/136-is-itunes-a-government-honeypot.md)
- **Published:** 2009-10-04
- **Time:** 25:27–28:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/136-is-itunes-a-government-honeypot/chapter/no-agenda-radio-stream-project-and-itunes-feed-issues.md

Plans are announced to launch a full-time No Agenda radio stream featuring various programs and listener-submitted spots. The hosts seek a project manager to handle the technical uploading and programming of the stream. They also address a significant drop in downloads caused by an iTunes technical error where the feed returned a 404 error, leading to a discussion on their over-reliance on Apple's infrastructure.

Keywords: [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), radio station, [itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), [podcast feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-feed.md), [meveo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meveo.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md)

### Performance Rights Act, Radio Fees, House Judiciary Committee

- **Episode:** [97: Brain Damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/97-brain-damage.md)
- **Published:** 2009-05-14
- **Time:** 18:30–20:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/97-brain-damage/chapter/performance-rights-act-radio-fees-house-judiciary-committee.md

The House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would levy new fees on local radio stations for airing music. If enacted, half of these fees would go to major record labels, most of which are based outside the United States. The hosts suggest this move could be the "final neck chop" for traditional music radio, leading to an increase in talk radio.

Keywords: [house judiciary committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-judiciary-committee.md), [radio stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-stations.md), performance rights, [record labels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/record-labels.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md)

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