# Rfid on The No Agenda Show Rfid comes up in 109 chapters across 92 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 109 - **Episodes:** 92 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Faraday Cage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faraday-cage.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Cashless Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cashless-society.md), [Tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Apple Pay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-pay.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 109 ### Signal Trace, Mass Surveillance via Flock Camera Poles - **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-06 - **Time:** 8:44–14:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/signal-trace-mass-surveillance-via-flock-camera-poles.md Signal Trace is identified as a commercial signal intelligence system that attaches to Flock Safety license plate reader poles to log Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RFID signatures. The technology creates unique digital fingerprints by grouping devices like iPhones, Apple Watches, and hearing aids that travel together, effectively tracking individuals even without facial recognition. Retailers like Walmart utilize these systems to monitor traffic flow and identify potential shoplifters in parking lots. Keywords: signal trace, [flock safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flock-safety.md), alpr, [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [mass surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-surveillance.md) ### John C. Dvorak's Tip of the Day, RFID Blocking Cards - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 2:40:34–2:43:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/john-c-dvorak-s-tip-of-the-day-rfid-blocking-cards.md John C. Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending the Magriffin RFID blocking card. The card uses electronic circuitry to jam signals from potential data thieves within a four-inch radius, protecting both credit cards and passports. Dvorak suggests placing the card in the middle of a wallet for maximum effectiveness. Keywords: [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), magriffin, [credit cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-cards.md), [passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passports.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md), wallet ### Avian Flu Vaccines, Cattle Herd Immunity and RFID Tags - **Episode:** [1666: Wyrd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-06 - **Time:** 51:10–54:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd/chapter/avian-flu-vaccines-cattle-herd-immunity-and-rfid-tags.md The Department of Agriculture is set to begin administering bird flu vaccines to calves, utilizing mRNA technology developed by the University of Pennsylvania. A report from a veterinarian in Nebraska suggests that herd immunity has likely already been reached in hoofed animals and that the push for vaccination and RFID tagging is financially motivated. Keywords: [university of pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-pennsylvania.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [cattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cattle.md), [herd immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herd-immunity.md), rfid tags ### Sheep Belching and Livestock Tracking - **Episode:** [1663: Climate Change Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-23 - **Time:** 33:23–36:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/sheep-belching-and-livestock-tracking.md The Wall Street Journal is cited for a report claiming that sheep belching accounts for 12% of man-made global warming in Australia. The hosts express skepticism toward the "meat problem" narrative and share personal anecdotes about sheep shearing in the Netherlands. They argue that the focus on livestock emissions is a precursor to increased regulation and tracking of the food supply. Keywords: [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [methane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/methane.md), [sheep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheep.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livestock.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md) ### Smart Grid Funding and IBM Livestock Tracking - **Episode:** [1663: Climate Change Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-23 - **Time:** 36:47–39:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/smart-grid-funding-and-ibm-livestock-tracking.md The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is identified as a key distributor of smart grid grants under the 2009 Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Major corporations like IBM and GE are reportedly receiving billions to develop an interconnected network that includes tracking livestock via RFID chips. The hosts suggest the "smart grid" is a tool for total instrumentation of the economy and environment. Keywords: [smart grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-grid.md), wapa, [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [ge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ge.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [stimulus package](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-package.md), recovery and reinvestment act ### Cattle RFID Tracking, Commodity Tokenization Concerns - **Episode:** [1646: FLOW](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-28 - **Time:** 29:39–33:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1646-flow/chapter/cattle-rfid-tracking-commodity-tokenization-concerns.md The Biden administration's omnibus bill includes funding for electronic RFID ear tags for cattle, which critics like Representative Thomas Massie argue is a precursor to a national registry. Ranchers express concern that this data monitoring will lead to land seizures under the guise of climate change and sustainable development. The segment links this to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s vision of "tokenizing" every physical asset on a blockchain. Keywords: [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), cattle tracking, [thomas massie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-massie.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md) ### Tap-to-Pay Security, Safeway and RFID Reach-Around Claims - **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-16 - **Time:** 1:13:10–1:16:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/tap-to-pay-security-safeway-and-rfid-reach-around-claims.md Local news reports in California featured claims that "tap-to-pay" card readers at Safeway and other locations were charging credit cards still inside customers' wallets or purses. These stories are met with skepticism, as the physics of RFID technology typically requires much closer proximity. The reports are viewed as potential "ops" to discredit current banking systems in favor of new, centralized digital solutions. Keywords: tap-to-pay, [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [safeway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safeway.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### Programmable Money and the Bank of England - **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-24 - **Time:** 1:09:33–1:12:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/programmable-money-and-the-bank-of-england.md Tom Mutton of the Bank of England discussed the potential for "programmable money" within a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This technology would allow the government to restrict the use of funds for activities deemed "socially harmful" or set expiration dates on currency to force spending. Keywords: [bank of england](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-england.md), tom mutton, [cbdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbdc.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md) ### Big Agriculture Data, Smart Contracts for Livestock - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 1:09:16–1:12:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/big-agriculture-data-smart-contracts-for-livestock.md The discussion explores the digitization of agriculture, citing Mark Cuban's involvement in a climate foundation using Chainlink blockchain technology to track farm emissions. "Texas Slim" explains how sensors and "Apple Watch-style" devices on cows can create real-time data on milk quality and animal health. This data is then used in smart contracts to automate tax incentives or penalties, potentially leading to a highly controlled and manipulated food supply. Keywords: [mark cuban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cuban.md), chainlink, [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), smart contracts, [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [dairy farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dairy-farming.md) ### Wearable Tech for Cows, Graphene RFID on Food - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 1:17:33–1:21:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/wearable-tech-for-cows-graphene-rfid-on-food.md Cargill has partnered with ZELP to distribute wearable technology for cows designed to "catch burps" and reduce methane emissions. Simultaneously, researchers at Rice University have developed a method to use lasers to print graphene-based RFID tags and sensors directly onto food items like potatoes. These embedded electronics could track a product's origin or detect pathogens like E. coli without the need for external labels. Keywords: [methane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/methane.md), zelp, [graphene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graphene.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), rice university, [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md) ### Graphene Oxide, Vaccine Ingredient Speculation - **Episode:** [1368: Heat Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-30 - **Time:** 1:32:09–1:36:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map/chapter/graphene-oxide-vaccine-ingredient-speculation.md Dr. Jane Ruby and other researchers have claimed that graphene oxide, a potentially toxic material, is present in COVID-19 vaccines. These claims are often linked to viral videos of magnets sticking to injection sites, though the scientific community generally disputes these findings. Further speculation involves the use of "RFID dust" or monomolecular layers of graphite in the vaccine formulas, despite blank package inserts provided to pharmacists. Keywords: [graphene oxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graphene-oxide.md), [astrazeneca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrazeneca.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [magnetism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnetism.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md) ### Vaccine Mandates, Microchip Speculation - **Episode:** [1300: Electrical College](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1300-electrical-college.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-05 - **Time:** 50:26–52:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1300-electrical-college/chapter/vaccine-mandates-microchip-speculation.md Speculation regarding the future of public health mandates suggests that mandatory vaccinations may eventually lead to the use of injectable microchips for tracking. The hosts reflect on how such theories were once dismissed as "crackpot" but now appear increasingly plausible within the context of digital health IDs and biometric surveillance. Keywords: [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [microchips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microchips.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Santa Cruz Service Dog Registered to Vote - **Episode:** [1293: Covidiots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1293-covidiots.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-09 - **Time:** 1:05:26–1:07:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1293-covidiots/chapter/santa-cruz-service-dog-registered-to-vote.md A woman in Santa Cruz, California, reported that her service dog received a voter registration and was listed as having already voted in the 2020 election. The dog was reportedly registered as a human student at Cabrillo College. The hosts discuss the absurdity of the situation and the potential for administrative errors in voter rolls involving service animals. Keywords: [santa cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-cruz.md), service dog, [voter registration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-registration.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Cashless Society, RFID Chips, Mechanics Bank - **Episode:** [1286: Rory's Dad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1286-rory-s-dad.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-15 - **Time:** 12:11–13:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1286-rory-s-dad/chapter/cashless-society-rfid-chips-mechanics-bank.md Mechanics Bank recently transitioned from MasterCard to Visa cards equipped with induction current RFID chips, facilitating "tap-to-pay" transactions. While marketed as a convenience, this shift is viewed as a step toward a cashless society and increased financial surveillance. Proponents of the technology are described as "useful idiots" who ignore the potential for total economic control by central authorities. Keywords: [cashless society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cashless-society.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [mechanics bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mechanics-bank.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), smart chips ### End of Times Beliefs and the Mark of the Beast - **Episode:** [1257: Doggy DNA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-05 - **Time:** 2:41:07–2:43:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna/chapter/end-of-times-beliefs-and-the-mark-of-the-beast.md There is a growing discussion in religious circles, particularly among Catholics, regarding the "End of Times." Some producers believe that the COVID-19 vaccine or RFID micro-dots represent the "Mark of the Beast." Dr. Anthony Fauci is frequently cited in these circles as a potential Antichrist figure, reflecting deep-seated distrust of scientific and governmental authority. Keywords: end of times, [catholicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholicism.md), [mark of the beast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-of-the-beast.md), [fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fauci.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [antichrist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antichrist.md) ### Apple Watch Payments and OTG Philosophy - **Episode:** [1174: Soros Jugend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-22 - **Time:** 1:58:11–2:02:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend/chapter/apple-watch-payments-and-otg-philosophy.md John C. Dvorak describes seeing a millennial use an Apple Watch to pay for beer with a "clenched fist" gesture, which he finds "gross" and performative. Adam Curry clarifies that the "Off The Grid" (OTG) philosophy is not about total isolation but about removing distractions and notifications while maintaining essential communication through tools like text and ham radio. Keywords: [apple watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-watch.md), [apple pay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-pay.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [otg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/otg.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md) ### Apple U1 Chip, Location Tracking, Mesh Networks - **Episode:** [1173: Vinyl Vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-19 - **Time:** 1:40:22–1:47:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1173-vinyl-vote/chapter/apple-u1-chip-location-tracking-mesh-networks.md The new iPhone 11 includes a U1 location chip utilizing Ultra-Wideband and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to facilitate Apple Tags. This system creates a mesh network where every iPhone can detect and report the location of nearby tags, allowing users to find lost items like keys. While marketed as a convenience, the technology has significant implications for retail tracking and the erosion of personal privacy through constant background scanning. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), u1 chip, bluetooth low energy, [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### University Technology Glitch Locks Students Out of Buildings - **Episode:** [1168: Poop-in](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-01 - **Time:** 2:01:07–2:02:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in/chapter/university-technology-glitch-locks-students-out-of-buildings.md A central server failure at a university caused automated door locks to malfunction, preventing students and employees from entering classrooms. The incident highlighted the vulnerabilities of relying on networked security systems over traditional physical master keys. Keywords: automated locks, server failure, [university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md) ### RFID Toll Stickers and Foursquare Location Data - **Episode:** [1168: Poop-in](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-01 - **Time:** 2:02:28–2:05:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in/chapter/rfid-toll-stickers-and-foursquare-location-data.md Passive RFID stickers used for highway tolls are powered by induction from overhead readers, raising minor concerns about radiation. Separately, the Foursquare app continues to generate $100 million annually by collecting location data from "zombie apps" left on users' phones. Keywords: [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [toll roads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toll-roads.md), [foursquare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foursquare.md), [location tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/location-tracking.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) ### 5G Health Concerns, Spy Grid, California Resistance - **Episode:** [1107: Carbon Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-27 - **Time:** 2:27:19–2:29:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget/chapter/5g-health-concerns-spy-grid-california-resistance.md The 5G rollout is described as a potential "spy grid" due to the ability of RFID chips to connect to nodes at short distances. While some municipalities like Berkeley may resist the technology due to health or property value concerns, the hosts believe the rollout is unstoppable. 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