# Saic on The No Agenda Show

Saic comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to September 2019.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** March 2011 – September 2019
- **Related topics:** [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Bill Binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [Linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Patents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patents.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### ThinThread vs Trailblazer NSA Surveillance Boondoggle

- **Episode:** [1168: Poop-in](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in.md)
- **Published:** 2019-09-01
- **Time:** 2:05:12–2:09:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in/chapter/thinthread-vs-trailblazer-nsa-surveillance-boondoggle.md

The documentary "A Good American" details how the NSA abandoned a functional, privacy-respecting metadata system called ThinThread in favor of the multi-billion dollar Trailblazer project. Critics allege the decision was driven by a desire for large corporate contracts with firms like SAIC rather than national security efficiency.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), thinthread, trailblazer, [bill binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md), [saic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saic.md)

### Patent Litigation, VirnetX vs Apple

- **Episode:** [624: The Sluggish Cloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-08
- **Time:** 1:55:10–1:57:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud/chapter/patent-litigation-virnetx-vs-apple.md

Apple is facing a significant patent infringement lawsuit from VirnetX regarding VPN technology used in iPhones and iPads. VirnetX, which acquired patents from the intelligence-linked Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), could potentially claim up to 1% of Apple's hardware revenue if a settlement is reached.

Keywords: virnetx, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [saic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saic.md), [patents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patents.md), [vpn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vpn.md)

### Patrick Starke, SAIC and FBI Counterterrorism

- **Episode:** [491: Pope and Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change.md)
- **Published:** 2013-02-28
- **Time:** 1:34:54–1:38:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change/chapter/patrick-starke-saic-and-fbi-counterterrorism.md

Patrick Starke is identified as the Chief of the Office for Bomb Prevention at DHS. His professional background includes roles at the FBI in counterterrorism and at SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation), a major government contractor. The hosts analyze his LinkedIn profile, noting his history in explosive ordnance disposal and international security venues.

Keywords: patrick starke, [saic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saic.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md)

### Rapiscan Contract Protest, Media Silence

- **Episode:** [288: George W. Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/288-george-w-obama.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-20
- **Time:** 1:57:59–2:01:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/288-george-w-obama/chapter/rapiscan-contract-protest-media-silence.md

Rapiscan Systems is protesting a government purchase order given to SAIC for cargo inspection systems. The hosts highlight the lack of mainstream media coverage regarding the reported failure of airport scanners, noting that the information is publicly available via C-SPAN but ignored by major news organizations.

Keywords: [rapiscan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapiscan.md), [saic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saic.md), [foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

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