# Rochester on The No Agenda Show

Rochester comes up in 18 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2012 to December 2025.

- **Chapters:** 18
- **Episodes:** 18
- **Discussed:** November 2012 – December 2025
- **Related topics:** [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [Community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Who Are These Podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who-are-these-podcasts.md), [Adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [Amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [Anaheim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anaheim.md), [Birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md)

## Chapters 1–18 of 18

### International Peace Prize, Meetup Reports and First Responders

- **Episode:** [1825: MUK-Ultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-14
- **Time:** 2:58:05–3:02:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra/chapter/international-peace-prize-meetup-reports-and-first-responders.md

The Archduke of Central Florida is awarded the "No Agenda International Peace Prize" for his significant support. A meetup report from Rochester, Minnesota, describes a gathering of ten producers, including tradespeople and "keepers." Upcoming meetups in Indianapolis, Anaheim, and Fort Wayne are promoted as essential for building community "first responder" networks.

Keywords: [peace prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peace-prize.md), [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md)

### No Agenda Meetups and Global Connection

- **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-07
- **Time:** 2:56:53–2:59:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-and-global-connection.md

A list of upcoming No Agenda meetups is provided, including events in Toronto, Rochester, and several cities across Idaho, Indiana, and California. These gatherings are described as a way for listeners to find connection and "protection" through a network of like-minded individuals. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendameetups.com to find or host local events.

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [eagle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle.md), [anaheim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anaheim.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md)

### Meetup Reports, Rochester New Hampshire and Upcoming Events

- **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-16
- **Time:** 3:00:22–3:05:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/meetup-reports-rochester-new-hampshire-and-upcoming-events.md

A recorded report from a recent "No Agenda" meetup in Rochester, New Hampshire, highlights the social and deconstructive nature of these gatherings. A comprehensive list of upcoming meetups across the U.S. and internationally (including Kuala Lumpur) is provided to encourage listener participation and "amygdala shrinkage."

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [new hampshire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-hampshire.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md)

### Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Trends in Schools

- **Episode:** [1579: Cash over Country](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-06
- **Time:** 1:18:23–1:20:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1579-cash-over-country/chapter/autism-spectrum-disorder-diagnosis-trends-in-schools.md

A special education teacher from upstate New York reports a significant increase in kindergarten students entering school with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses over the last decade. The report highlights unique behaviors such as sensory sensitivity and repetitive actions, while noting that some parents prefer ADHD diagnoses over ASD.

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, asd, [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [special education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-education.md), [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [screen time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screen-time.md)

### Final Donations and Birthday Celebrations

- **Episode:** [1453: Shoehorn Event](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-22
- **Time:** 2:46:05–2:53:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event/chapter/final-donations-and-birthday-celebrations.md

The show concludes with a final list of donors from across the United States and the Netherlands. The hosts read birthday wishes for various producers and their families, including a 25th birthday for James Beals and a 53rd for Sir Vegas Ray.

Keywords: [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md)

### Father's Day Tributes and Who Are These Podcasts Invitation

- **Episode:** [1252: Agitprop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1252-agitprop.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-21
- **Time:** 1:54:13–1:58:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1252-agitprop/chapter/father-s-day-tributes-and-who-are-these-podcasts-invitation.md

In honor of Father's Day, several producers made donations as gifts for their fathers, including tributes to Michael Grasso and Ross Rebbitch. Sir Carl from Rochester invited John C. Dvorak to guest host on the "Who Are These Podcasts?" show to critique other programs. Dvorak expressed interest in the invitation, noting his unique qualifications for the role.

Keywords: [father's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/father-s-day.md), [who are these podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who-are-these-podcasts.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [long island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-island.md), [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md)

### Virtual Meetups and International News Briefs

- **Episode:** [1228: Stunning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-29
- **Time:** 2:48:42–2:53:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning/chapter/virtual-meetups-and-international-news-briefs.md

The hosts review reports from recent meetups in Oklahoma City and announce upcoming virtual meetups in Kansas City and Rochester due to lockdown orders. They also provide brief updates on the conflict in Yemen, Boko Haram attacks in Chad, and a federal judge's ruling on the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Keywords: [oklahoma city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma-city.md), [kansas city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas-city.md), [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), virtual meetups, [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [boko haram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boko-haram.md), [dakota access pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dakota-access-pipeline.md)

### Birthday List, Knighting Ceremony and Virtual Meetups

- **Episode:** [1227: Boozing and Beefing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1227-boozing-and-beefing.md)
- **Published:** 2020-03-26
- **Time:** 3:09:56–3:15:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1227-boozing-and-beefing/chapter/birthday-list-knighting-ceremony-and-virtual-meetups.md

The hosts read the birthday list for late March and perform a knighting ceremony for Michelle Winton and Eric Remington. Due to stay-at-home orders, several No Agenda meetups in Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Rochester have been moved to virtual formats or "spiritual" gatherings.

Keywords: [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [philly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philly.md), [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md)

### Listener Transformations, "Who Are These Podcasts" Match

- **Episode:** [1197: Fossil Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-12
- **Time:** 1:11:19–1:15:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1197-fossil-fools/chapter/listener-transformations-who-are-these-podcasts-match.md

A donor describes his three-year journey as a listener, which resulted in him abandoning 2X playback speed, recognizing media manipulation, and eventually buying a ham radio. Additionally, Karl from the "Who Are These Podcasts" show matches a previous donation, highlighting the cross-pollination between different independent podcasting communities.

Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), 2x speed, [who are these podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who-are-these-podcasts.md), karl, [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md)

### Rochester Drug Cooperative and Federal Opioid Charges

- **Episode:** [1135: Miss Lawyer USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-05
- **Time:** 1:25:57–1:28:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa/chapter/rochester-drug-cooperative-and-federal-opioid-charges.md

Federal prosecutors in New York announce criminal charges against top executives of the Rochester Drug Cooperative (RDC) for illegally distributing controlled substances. Former CEO Laurence Doud is accused of conspiring to distribute oxycodone and fentanyl and defrauding the DEA. The hosts note the trend of using criminal statutes to target pharmaceutical leadership for their role in the opioid epidemic.

Keywords: rochester drug cooperative, jeffrey berman, [oxycodone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxycodone.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md)

### University of Rochester Sexual Harassment Scandal

- **Episode:** [986: Fruit Machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/986-fruit-machine.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-15
- **Time:** 2:13:41–2:18:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/986-fruit-machine/chapter/university-of-rochester-sexual-harassment-scandal.md

Professor Florian Yeager of the University of Rochester is accused of manipulative sexual behavior in an EEOC complaint filed by students and faculty. One student has reportedly gone on a hunger strike to demand Yeager's termination. The allegations include hosting hot tub parties with students and sending unwanted explicit photos, though the university's initial investigation cleared him of wrongdoing.

Keywords: university of rochester, florian yeager, [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [hunger strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunger-strike.md), [eeoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eeoc.md)

### Norwegian Kroner Donations and Bohemian Grove Knighthood

- **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-27
- **Time:** 6:37:17–6:39:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/norwegian-kroner-donations-and-bohemian-grove-knighthood.md

Raymond Port in Norway sends a donation of 1010.10 Norwegian kroner to celebrate the 10th anniversary. A donor from Monterey, California, achieves his second knighthood under the title "Knight of the Bohemian Grove."

Keywords: [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), [bohemian grove](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bohemian-grove.md), [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [stuttgart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuttgart.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

### Amy Burlingame on Identity Politics and University Influence

- **Episode:** [940: Dealio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-22
- **Time:** 1:16:49–1:21:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio/chapter/amy-burlingame-on-identity-politics-and-university-influence.md

A letter from Amy Burlingame describes the strain identity politics has placed on her family, specifically her relationship with her biracial niece attending the University of Rochester. The niece reportedly labeled her aunt and uncle as "racist" and members of the "default race" due to their political views. The hosts discuss the "Dimension B" mindset and the trauma experienced by supporters of Hillary Clinton after the 2016 election.

Keywords: amy burlingame, university of rochester, [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md), default race, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), biracial

### FBI Entrapment Case of Emmanuel L. Luchman

- **Episode:** [787: Climate Deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/787-climate-deaths.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-03
- **Time:** 54:52–1:04:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/787-climate-deaths/chapter/fbi-entrapment-case-of-emmanuel-l-luchman.md

The FBI arrested 25-year-old Emmanuel L. Luchman in Rochester, New York, for allegedly plotting a New Year's Eve attack. Court documents reveal the plot was facilitated by three confidential informants who were paid nearly $30,000 and purchased the "attack supplies" for Luchman. Luchman is described as a mentally unstable individual with a history of "mental hygiene" arrests.

Keywords: emmanuel luchman, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [mental hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-hygiene.md)

### Year-End Donations, Ham Radio QSL Cards, PSK 31

- **Episode:** [785: Hispandering](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/785-hispandering.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-27
- **Time:** 1:43:32–1:52:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/785-hispandering/chapter/year-end-donations-ham-radio-qsl-cards-psk-31.md

The final round of major year-end donations is processed, featuring listeners from Rochester, San Jose, and Virginia. One host discusses his ham radio setup using FL Digi software and his QSL cards. The segment concludes with a "jobs karma" ritual for a donor in Richmond, Virginia, and a celebration of the "Value for Value" funding model.

Keywords: [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [san jose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), qsl card, psk 31, fl digi

### Mufid Elfgeeh Arrest, FBI Sting, Homegrown Violent Extremists

- **Episode:** [653: Evil Layer Cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-19
- **Time:** 38:35–43:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/653-evil-layer-cake/chapter/mufid-elfgeeh-arrest-fbi-sting-homegrown-violent-extremists.md

Mufid Elfgeeh, a pizza shop owner in Rochester, New York, was arrested following an FBI sting operation for allegedly attempting to recruit for ISIS. Although the arrest occurred in May, the story was recently highlighted to justify increased security in Times Square despite the lack of a specific plot. The case is presented as an example of the "six-week scare cycle" used to maintain public anxiety.

Keywords: mufid elfgeeh, [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), [fbi sting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi-sting.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [lone wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md)

### TSA Valet Car Searches at Rochester Airport

- **Episode:** [531: Quantum Dong](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/531-quantum-dong.md)
- **Published:** 2013-07-18
- **Time:** 1:48:57–1:54:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/531-quantum-dong/chapter/tsa-valet-car-searches-at-rochester-airport.md

The TSA has begun ordering valet attendants at Rochester Airport to search the trunks and engines of private vehicles. Officials justify the searches by claiming valet cars parked near the terminal pose a greater explosive risk than those in long-term lots. The hosts criticize this as an expansion of the police state into private enterprise, noting that passengers are being conditioned to accept warrantless searches of their property in exchange for a false sense of security.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), rochester airport, valet parking, [search and seizure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-and-seizure.md), [police state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-state.md)

### Rochester Telecommunications, Recycling for Donations

- **Episode:** [461: No-Stray Spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-15
- **Time:** 2:08:12–2:10:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray/chapter/rochester-telecommunications-recycling-for-donations.md

A data analyst from Rochester, New York, describes being laid off and pledges to collect aluminum cans to fund a $50 monthly donation. The hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining recurring subscription plans through PayPal.

Keywords: [rochester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochester.md), data analyst, [recycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recycling.md), cans, [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md)

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