# Rod Adams on The No Agenda Show

Rod Adams comes up in 29 chapters across 29 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 29
- **Episodes:** 29
- **Discussed:** March 2011 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Nuclear Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [Fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [Radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [Atomic Insights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atomic-insights.md), [Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Nuclear Waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-waste.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [A-10 Warthog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/a-10-warthog.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 29

### Advanced Nuclear Reactor Progress, Rod Adams Update

- **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Time:** 1:14:56–1:18:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/advanced-nuclear-reactor-progress-rod-adams-update.md

Nuclear consultant Rod Adams reports on the successful launch of four new advanced nuclear reactors as of July 4th. The Reactor Pilot Program, bolstered by executive orders signed in May 2025, has accelerated approvals for companies like Aloe Atomics and Valar Atomics. Despite regulatory hurdles, many of these advanced energy firms remain headquartered in California.

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### Methane Leak Fines and Oil Refinery Operations

- **Episode:** [1615: Day One Dictator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-10
- **Time:** 1:08:50–1:13:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1615-day-one-dictator/chapter/methane-leak-fines-and-oil-refinery-operations.md

Texas oil industry insiders dispute the accuracy of methane leak reports issued by the Department of Energy, claiming they are based on flawed algorithms rather than physical inspections. The discussion also touches on how environmental fines are often funneled into non-profit organizations for tax write-offs.

Keywords: methane leaks, [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [oil refineries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-refineries.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [atomic rod adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atomic-rod-adams.md)

### Low-Dose Radiotherapy, Alternative COVID-19 Treatments

- **Episode:** [1239: Beaches are Open](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-07
- **Time:** 46:08–48:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open/chapter/low-dose-radiotherapy-alternative-covid-19-treatments.md

Expert Rod Adams is advocating for the use of low-dose lung radiotherapy to treat COVID-19 pneumonia, a method used in the 1950s that has since fallen out of favor. Other potential treatments being explored include the use of a hydrogen peroxide-like spray in the lungs of intubated patients. These low-cost alternatives are reportedly being ignored by the medical establishment in favor of more profitable vaccine development.

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### Associate Executive Producers, Nuclear Skepticism and Peerage

- **Episode:** [1218: Eggsistenial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1218-eggsistenial.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-23
- **Time:** 2:00:05–2:09:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1218-eggsistenial/chapter/associate-executive-producers-nuclear-skepticism-and-peerage.md

The show credits associate executive producers, including "Fakeologist," who posits that nuclear science and weapons are a worldwide fraud. This is contrasted with a donation from "Atomic Rod" Adams, a pro-nuclear expert. The segment concludes with the "damning" of Kate as Dame of the Waxing Moon and the promotion of Baron Walkman to Earl of Ohio.

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### Rod Adams, Depleted Uranium, A-10 Warthog Weapons

- **Episode:** [906: Hitler's Playbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/906-hitler-s-playbook.md)
- **Published:** 2017-02-23
- **Time:** 1:14:15–1:17:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/906-hitler-s-playbook/chapter/rod-adams-depleted-uranium-a-10-warthog-weapons.md

Nuclear expert Rod Adams, Baron of Blue Ridge, provides a technical breakdown of depleted uranium (DU) munitions used by A-10 Warthog pilots. Adams argues that DU is largely inert until impact, where it turns into a plasma form to pierce tank armor. The discussion addresses the controversy surrounding DU's alleged link to birth defects, with Adams suggesting such claims are often anti-nuclear propaganda.

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### Transatomic Power and Molten Salt Nuclear Reactors

- **Episode:** [889: The Christmas Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-26
- **Time:** 1:02:05–1:05:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special/chapter/transatomic-power-and-molten-salt-nuclear-reactors.md

Transatomic Power, a startup featured on Fareed Zakaria's GPS, is developing a "waste-annihilating molten salt reactor" (WAMSR) that can generate electricity from existing nuclear waste. The design is claimed to be cheaper than conventional reactors and significantly reduces the lifespan of radioactive waste. Nuclear expert Rod Adams notes that such small-scale reactors face opposition from established fossil fuel interests.

Keywords: transatomic power, molten salt reactor, [nuclear waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-waste.md), [fareed zakaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fareed-zakaria.md), [rod adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-adams.md)

### Naval Officer Grievance, Captains and Arrogance

- **Episode:** [837: Open the Chunnel!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/837-open-the-chunnel.md)
- **Published:** 2016-06-27
- **Time:** 1:48:42–1:54:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/837-open-the-chunnel/chapter/naval-officer-grievance-captains-and-arrogance.md

Retired Navy Commander Rod Adams sends a donation and a complaint regarding John C. Dvorak's previous negative comments about Naval officers. Dvorak defends his stance, citing his eight years as an air pollution inspector in San Francisco where he encountered numerous "arrogant" ship captains. The hosts engage in a "point-counterpoint" discussion regarding military culture.

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### US Purchase of Heavy Water from Iran

- **Episode:** [820: Pre-Spousal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-28
- **Time:** 1:51:00–1:53:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/820-pre-spousal/chapter/us-purchase-of-heavy-water-from-iran.md

The United States announced the purchase of 35 tons of heavy water from Iran as part of the nuclear deal to reduce Iran's stockpile. This news is juxtaposed with a tangent about being hypnotized by a QVC segment for a Ninja Super Blender.

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### Sparks Steak House Meetup and the "Duke and Duchess of Japan"

- **Episode:** [814: Produce & Pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/814-produce-pipelines.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-07
- **Time:** 1:49:42–1:53:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/814-produce-pipelines/chapter/sparks-steak-house-meetup-and-the-duke-and-duchess-of-japan.md

John C. Dvorak recounts a successful No Agenda meetup at Sparks Steak House in New York City. He mentions a mysterious gift of expensive champagne from a couple identified as the "Duke and Duchess of Japan" and notes the attendance of show regulars like Rod Adams and Nick the Rat.

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### 800 Quarters and the Ant Song

- **Episode:** [795: Trump Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-31
- **Time:** 1:50:58–1:58:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head/chapter/800-quarters-and-the-ant-song.md

Sir Tom "Rod" Adams donated $200 in the form of "800 quarters" to celebrate the show's upcoming 800th episode. Adams, a nuclear energy expert, is praised for providing accurate industry information. The segment also features a humorous "Ayn Rand Mac and Cheese" clip and the return of the "Ant Song" following a discussion about a pest infestation in the studio.

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### Christmas Eve Donations, Blue Ridge Baronet

- **Episode:** [784: Hot Rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-31
- **Time:** 2:16:06–2:20:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/784-hot-rhetoric/chapter/christmas-eve-donations-blue-ridge-baronet.md

The final donation segment features a large contribution from Sir Atomic Rod Adams, Baronet of the Blue Ridge. Other notable donors include Don Borosky, who sent a note on "United Federation of Planets" stationery, and several international producers from Canada, France, and New Zealand.

Keywords: [atomic rod adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atomic-rod-adams.md), don borosky, federation of planets, vicky costec, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### No Agenda Social Media Strategy and Knighting Ceremony

- **Episode:** [751: Funny Blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/751-funny-blow.md)
- **Published:** 2015-08-27
- **Time:** 2:13:48–2:18:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/751-funny-blow/chapter/no-agenda-social-media-strategy-and-knighting-ceremony.md

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak encourage listeners to promote the show to celebrities on Twitter, mentioning a recent interaction with actress Christine Chenoweth. They conduct a knighting ceremony for Sir Don and Sir Ishtuan the Terrible, and promote Rod Adams' nuclear energy site, AtomicInsights.com.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), christine chenoweth, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), sir ishtuan the terrible, [rod adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-adams.md), [atomic insights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atomic-insights.md)

### Nuclear Energy, Renewable Myths and Stanford University

- **Episode:** [729: About Face!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-11
- **Time:** 2:10–5:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face/chapter/nuclear-energy-renewable-myths-and-stanford-university.md

Rod Adams, a retired naval commander and publisher of Atomic Insights, reported a significant decline in attendance at the American Nuclear Society meeting. Despite being a carbon-free solution to global warming, nuclear power faces funding shortages and academic opposition. Stanford University reportedly refuses to hire professors interested in nuclear energy, focusing instead on 100% renewable models funded by fossil fuel interests.

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### Nuclear Quality Assurance, Rod Adams, and Atomic Insights

- **Episode:** [712: Kalette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-12
- **Time:** 2:18:41–2:20:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette/chapter/nuclear-quality-assurance-rod-adams-and-atomic-insights.md

Sir Rod Adams provides a clarification on the "10 CFR 50 Appendix B" knighthood title, explaining that it refers to federal regulations for nuclear quality assurance programs. Adams, a nuclear energy expert and creator of Atomic Insights, is recognized for his contribution to the show's understanding of the energy sector.

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### Nuclear Centrifuge Technicalities, Enrichment Matrixes

- **Episode:** [709: Terror Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-02
- **Time:** 1:24:37–1:29:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory/chapter/nuclear-centrifuge-technicalities-enrichment-matrixes.md

The technical debate over Iran's nuclear program often focuses on the number of centrifuges, but experts suggest the "matrix" and "cascades" are more critical. While energy production requires low-purity U-235, weapons-grade material requires high purity achieved through long cascades in series. The focus on a specific number of centrifuges (e.g., 5,000) is viewed by some as an obfuscation of the actual enrichment capabilities being negotiated.

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### Nuclear Energy Safety, Arne Gunderson vs. Rod Adams

- **Episode:** [705: Lying Weasels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-19
- **Time:** 2:25:45–2:27:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels/chapter/nuclear-energy-safety-arne-gunderson-vs-rod-adams.md

Nuclear expert Rod Adams refutes claims made by Arne Gunderson regarding the safety of new nuclear plant designs in the UK. Adams argues that the AP-1000 design is inherently safe and lacks the flaws that led to the Chernobyl disaster. The hosts highlight Gunderson's history of "absurd statements" and contrast his media-friendly alarmism with Adams' technical expertise from his time on nuclear submarines.

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### Transatomic Power and Waste Annihilating Molten Salt Reactors

- **Episode:** [675: Aristocrats!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-04
- **Time:** 1:48:15–1:51:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats/chapter/transatomic-power-and-waste-annihilating-molten-salt-reactors.md

A startup called Transatomic Power is developing a Waste Annihilating Molten Salt Reactor (WAMSR) designed to generate electricity by consuming high-level nuclear waste. While the design could theoretically reduce waste volume to the size of a grapefruit, experts like Rod Adams note that such innovations face opposition from established fossil fuel interests.

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### Fukushima Radiation, Vice Media Cesium Claims

- **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-23
- **Time:** 2:42:10–2:51:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/fukushima-radiation-vice-media-cesium-claims.md

A Vice Media documentary on Fukushima is criticized for using "sweetened" audio and sensationalist claims about radiation levels. Nuclear expert Rod Adams provides a counter-analysis, stating that the levels of cesium and iodine released do not pose the long-term public health threat suggested by the film.

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### Chernobyl Sarcophagus Funding Shortfall and Fear Porn

- **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-20
- **Time:** 1:55:27–1:58:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama/chapter/chernobyl-sarcophagus-funding-shortfall-and-fear-porn.md

A 600 million euro funding shortfall for a new protective cover over the Chernobyl reactor is discussed as a potential "fear porn" narrative for Europe. Expert Rod Adams is cited, claiming that even a collapse of the existing structure would not pose a significant public safety risk, suggesting the project is a "make-work" scheme for contractors.

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### Chernobyl Sarcophagus Funding and Nuclear Fear

- **Episode:** [662: Barama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2.md)
- **Published:** 2014-10-20
- **Time:** 1:55:27–1:58:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/662-barama-2/chapter/chernobyl-sarcophagus-funding-and-nuclear-fear.md

A 600 million euro shortfall for a new protective cover over the Chernobyl reactor is reported. Expert Rod Adams suggests the project is a "make-work" initiative with little impact on public safety, serving instead as "fear porn" to discourage nuclear power investment in Europe.

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