# Rainwater on The No Agenda Show

Rainwater comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to June 2022.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** March 2009 – June 2022
- **Related topics:** [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Bermuda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bermuda.md), [Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbie.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Cisterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisterns.md), [Civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [Conservation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conservation.md), [Drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drought.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Millennial Minute, Legal Misconceptions, Driving Barefoot

- **Episode:** [1461: Bi-Pox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-19
- **Time:** 11:23–17:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1461-bi-pox/chapter/millennial-minute-legal-misconceptions-driving-barefoot.md

The "Millennial Minute" segment addresses common legal myths held by younger generations, such as the belief that collecting rainwater or driving barefoot is illegal. A certified paralegal provides feedback on the lack of basic civics and legal education among Millennials. The segment also highlights the actual illegality of driving with headphones or earbuds, which many younger drivers ignore.

Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), rainwater collection, driving barefoot, [headphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/headphones.md)

### Al Gore Climate Predictions, Miami Street Fish, Rainwater Runoff

- **Episode:** [936: Paris Pullout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/936-paris-pullout.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-08
- **Time:** 53:48–57:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/936-paris-pullout/chapter/al-gore-climate-predictions-miami-street-fish-rainwater-runoff.md

Al Gore claims that "Mother Nature" is delivering a "nature hike through the book of Revelation" via extreme weather events. He cites fish swimming in the streets of Miami as evidence of sea-level rise, while the hosts argue the flooding is actually due to poor rainwater runoff management and urban development.

Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), rainwater runoff

### Spousal Skepticism, Schizophrenia Definition Search

- **Episode:** [554: Slave Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-06
- **Time:** 2:09:10–2:12:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet/chapter/spousal-skepticism-schizophrenia-definition-search.md

Adam Curry shares an anecdote about his ex-wife searching for the definition of schizophrenia during the early days of the podcast. The segment transitions into technical troubleshooting as the hosts deal with fluctuating audio levels on Skype.

Keywords: [schizophrenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schizophrenia.md), [rainwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rainwater.md), [hydroxy booster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxy-booster.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [technical issues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-issues.md)

### Rainwater Collection Restrictions and Sustainability

- **Episode:** [433: Hanseatic League](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-09
- **Time:** 1:06:04–1:08:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league/chapter/rainwater-collection-restrictions-and-sustainability.md

Washington State policy now dictates that rainwater can only be collected from rooftops of primary structures like houses or barns, rather than dedicated collection systems. The irony of strict water conservation measures in a naturally wet and "soaking" state is highlighted as a form of government overreach.

Keywords: rainwater harvesting, [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md), [conservation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conservation.md), water policy

### Barbie Video Girl, Compulsory Service Bill, Rainwater Collection

- **Episode:** [221: Marceaux for Governor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/221-marceaux-for-governor.md)
- **Published:** 2010-07-29
- **Time:** 1:53:00–1:57:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/221-marceaux-for-governor/chapter/barbie-video-girl-compulsory-service-bill-rainwater-collection.md

Mattel has released a "Barbie Video Girl" doll featuring a hidden camera in its necklace and an LCD screen on its back, raising privacy concerns. In legislative news, Congressman Charles Rangel has reintroduced a compulsory national service bill (HR 5741) that would require citizens aged 18 to 42 to perform military or civilian service. Additionally, the hosts discuss the growing illegality of private rainwater collection in states like Utah and Colorado.

Keywords: [barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbie.md), [mattel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattel.md), charles rangel, [national service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-service.md), [rainwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rainwater.md)

### Lithium Battery Waste and Rainwater Collection Laws

- **Episode:** [159: Health Care Doublecross](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/159-health-care-doublecross.md)
- **Published:** 2009-12-24
- **Time:** 1:23:53–1:30:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/159-health-care-doublecross/chapter/lithium-battery-waste-and-rainwater-collection-laws.md

The rise of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles is expected to lead to increased lithium contamination in groundwater. Additionally, the hosts discuss the illegality of collecting rainwater in many U.S. states, contrasting it with the mandatory cistern systems used in Bermuda.

Keywords: [lithium-ion batteries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium-ion-batteries.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [bermuda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bermuda.md), [rainwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rainwater.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

### Al Gore's New Book, Rainwater Collection Illegality in Colorado

- **Episode:** [83: One Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/83-one-too-many-clips.md)
- **Published:** 2009-03-25
- **Time:** 49:24–52:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/83-one-too-many-clips/chapter/al-gore-s-new-book-rainwater-collection-illegality-in-colorado.md

Al Gore has announced a new book titled "Our Choice," to be published by Rodale in November 2009. The discussion shifts to the legality of rainwater collection, noting that it is illegal in Colorado and several other US states due to complex water rights laws. The hosts criticize these regulations as corrupt, contrasting them with practices in Bermuda where rainwater harvesting is essential and encouraged.

Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), rodale, [rainwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rainwater.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [water rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/water-rights.md), [cisterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisterns.md)

### California Water Crisis, Bermuda Roof Collection Systems

- **Episode:** [76: Iridium Fluoride Marijuana and Pelosi's Puppies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/76-iridium-fluoride-marijuana-and-pelosi-s-puppies.md)
- **Published:** 2009-03-01
- **Time:** 1:19:41–1:23:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/76-iridium-fluoride-marijuana-and-pelosi-s-puppies/chapter/california-water-crisis-bermuda-roof-collection-systems.md

The ongoing water crisis in Southern California is contrasted with the self-sustaining rainwater collection systems used in Bermuda. Critics argue that desert cities like Los Angeles waste massive amounts of storm runoff while "stealing" high-quality drinking water from Northern California sources like the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), water shortage, hetch hetchy, [bermuda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bermuda.md), rainwater harvesting, [drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drought.md)

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