# Salt Lake City on The No Agenda Show

Salt Lake City comes up in 24 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to November 2025.

- **Chapters:** 24
- **Episodes:** 18
- **Discussed:** June 2010 – November 2025
- **Related topics:** [Hot Pockets Tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), [Boise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boise.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Ads-b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ads-b.md), [Air France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md), [Air National Guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-national-guard.md), [Ar-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ar-15.md), [Arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 24

### Men’s Alliance, Lost Pines Tribe, Nomadic Steven Moose

- **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-20
- **Time:** 2:15:40–2:21:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/men-s-alliance-lost-pines-tribe-nomadic-steven-moose.md

A member of the "Men's Alliance" shared details about the organization's training for "barbarian ambassadors for Christ," which involves outdoor workouts and fire-side devotions. Another listener, Nomadic Steven Moose, clarified comments made at a recent meetup and requested "jobs karma" for friends planning to attend Burning Man. The segment highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the listener base, ranging from religious groups to counter-culture festival attendees.

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### George Soros, John Solomon, Foreign Component Theory

- **Episode:** [1799: Taproot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-14
- **Time:** 1:19:05–1:22:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot/chapter/george-soros-john-solomon-foreign-component-theory.md

Investigative reporter John Solomon suggested on Hannity that there may be a "foreign component" to the Charlie Kirk assassination. Sources in the intelligence community are reportedly looking at groups of interest in the Salt Lake City area with ties to overseas activities. This theory is being weighed against other online memes, including those attempting to link the event to Israeli interests.

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### Pride Flag Bans and Local Resistance in Utah and Idaho

- **Episode:** [1777: Java Shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-29
- **Time:** 1:42:45–1:53:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack/chapter/pride-flag-bans-and-local-resistance-in-utah-and-idaho.md

PBS reports on Republican-led efforts in states like Utah, Idaho, and Montana to ban pride flags from public buildings to maintain "neutrality." Salt Lake City Mayor Aaron Mendenhall pushed back by adopting a "Sago Belonging Flag" as an official city emblem to circumvent the state law. Utah Governor Spencer Cox criticized both the "dumb law" and the "dumb flags," urging a focus on the American flag for unity.

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### Salt Lake City Gun Buyback Program

- **Episode:** [1459: Wig Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1459-wig-out.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-12
- **Time:** 2:13:32–2:17:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1459-wig-out/chapter/salt-lake-city-gun-buyback-program.md

Salt Lake City Mayor Aaron Mendenhall announced a gun buyback program where citizens can exchange firearms for $50 gift cards with no ID required. The program is intended to reduce gun violence, though critics argue the compensation is insufficient for high-value firearms like AR-15s. Utah lawmakers are also proposing bills to raise the legal age for firearm purchases from 18 to 21.

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### Military Medical Teams, Utah Hospitals, COVID Mission

- **Episode:** [1438: Trips of Clump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1438-trips-of-clump.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-31
- **Time:** 2:59:22–3:00:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1438-trips-of-clump/chapter/military-medical-teams-utah-hospitals-covid-mission.md

A federal military medical team completed a month-long mission at the University of Utah Hospital to assist with COVID-19 related staffing shortages. The deployment was part of a broader federal approach to address hospital stress, though reporting on the military's involvement in domestic healthcare has been limited.

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### Global Producer Credits, Sustaining Donations, International Support

- **Episode:** [1408: Booster Blitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-27
- **Time:** 2:51:02–2:53:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz/chapter/global-producer-credits-sustaining-donations-international-support.md

Producers from around the world, including Guatemala, London, and various U.S. states, are recognized for their $50 donations. The segment highlights the importance of "sustaining donations" and the diverse geographic reach of the show's audience. Several birthday wishes and local "knight" updates are included in the roll call.

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### Knighting of Sir Nick, Upcoming Meetups, Pig Roast

- **Episode:** [1274: Thugs on a plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1274-thugs-on-a-plane.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-03
- **Time:** 2:36:10–2:40:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1274-thugs-on-a-plane/chapter/knighting-of-sir-nick-upcoming-meetups-pig-roast.md

Nikolai Stepanov is officially knighted as "Sir Nick of the Black Forest" in a ceremony involving vanilla and chocolate vla. The hosts announce several upcoming meetups in Salt Lake City, Austin, Oklahoma City, and Anchorage. A notable "pig roast" meetup is scheduled for Sunday in Medford Lakes, New Jersey.

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### C-SPAN Washington Journal Prank Call

- **Episode:** [985: Clip Job](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-26
- **Time:** 45:27–46:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job/chapter/c-span-washington-journal-prank-call.md

The hosts play a clip from C-SPAN's Washington Journal where a caller named Glenn from Salt Lake City asks a serious question about government spending before pivoting to a vulgar insult directed at the congressman. They discuss the effectiveness of such pranks in breaking the monotonous pace of public affairs programming.

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### Air France Bomb Hoaxes and NSA Surveillance Failure

- **Episode:** [775: Fear is the Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-19
- **Time:** 1:46:24–1:50:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/air-france-bomb-hoaxes-and-nsa-surveillance-failure.md

Two Air France flights were diverted due to bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes. The hosts question why the NSA's massive surveillance apparatus failed to identify the callers and why the aircraft did not use standard emergency transponder squawks.

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### Salt Lake City Meetup, Media Perception of Migrants

- **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-27
- **Time:** 8:27–11:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/salt-lake-city-meetup-media-perception-of-migrants.md

A podcast listener meetup in Salt Lake City featured a discussion with an English teacher who works with Middle Eastern migrants. The conversation addressed her initial apprehensions about the show's stance on immigration and Donald Trump, which she had formed based on mainstream media portrayals. The interaction resulted in a shift in her perspective regarding the accuracy of news outlets like NPR.

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### Media Matters Criticism, Salt Lake City Campground

- **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-27
- **Time:** 14:54–17:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/media-matters-criticism-salt-lake-city-campground.md

The hosts respond to accusations of "Islamophobia" from Media Matters and other critics who categorize the program as a conspiracy theory outlet. Meanwhile, the travel log continues with a report from a Salt Lake City campground before a planned departure for Moab, Utah. The segment highlights the dedication of listeners who travel long distances to attend local meetups.

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### Military and Tech Sector Support, Salt Lake City Meetup

- **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-27
- **Time:** 1:04:10–1:09:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/military-and-tech-sector-support-salt-lake-city-meetup.md

Producers from the Air National Guard and the financial sector contribute to the show, with one listener crediting "pipeline theory" for landing a job at Goldman Sachs. Adam Curry recounts meeting listeners at the Salt Lake City event, including those from the LDS community. The segment reinforces the diverse professional backgrounds of the "No Agenda" producer base.

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### Salt Lake City Meetup Recap, Travel Logistics

- **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-27
- **Time:** 2:41:27–2:45:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/salt-lake-city-meetup-recap-travel-logistics.md

Adam Curry recaps the Salt Lake City meetup, which featured a potluck dinner and a diverse group of listeners, including a "nutrition service worker." He details his upcoming travel plans to return home from the "I Love Blondie" tour, with stops planned in Moab and Albuquerque. The segment captures the personal connections made during the live tour events.

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### Final Sign-Off, Thursday Show Preview

- **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-27
- **Time:** 3:11:20–3:14:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/final-sign-off-thursday-show-preview.md

The hosts conclude the episode with a final thank you to the Salt Lake City community and a preview of the upcoming Thursday show. Adam Curry will return to his home studio to continue the media deconstruction following the conclusion of his road tour. The episode ends with a montage of listener-requested clips and the show's signature sign-off.

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### General Petraeus, Syria Chernobyl, and Show Outro

- **Episode:** [759: Geopolitical Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/759-geopolitical-chernobyl.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-24
- **Time:** 2:31:07–2:36:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/759-geopolitical-chernobyl/chapter/general-petraeus-syria-chernobyl-and-show-outro.md

General David Petraeus testified before Congress, using nuclear metaphors to describe Syria as a "geopolitical Chernobyl" that requires a military solution. The hosts criticize the use of these scripted metaphors to drum up support for war. The episode concludes with a "Chiba Chews" report teaser for the next show in Salt Lake City and a series of comedic jingles, including the "Pig" and "Vagina" clips.

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### I Love Laundry Tour Schedule and Final Sign-off

- **Episode:** [755: iPope](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/755-ipope.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-10
- **Time:** 2:46:20–2:56:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/755-ipope/chapter/i-love-laundry-tour-schedule-and-final-sign-off.md

Adam Curry outlines the upcoming "I Love Laundry" tour schedule, which includes stops in Lubbock, Santa Fe, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Yellowstone, and Salt Lake City. The tour will utilize an Airstream trailer equipped with a Yagi antenna for mobile broadcasting. The episode ends with a final "Adios, mofos" and a montage of show memes.

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### TSA Handgun Case Incident, Arizona Gun Laws

- **Episode:** [475: Tsunami Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-03
- **Time:** 1:04:16–1:07:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb/chapter/tsa-handgun-case-incident-arizona-gun-laws.md

A listener story describes a traveler being harassed by TSA in Utah over a legally checked handgun case that had been approved in Phoenix. The segment also notes that Arizona concealed carry permits are honored in 37 states.

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### Rain Stick History and No Agenda Hot Pockets Tour Wrap

- **Episode:** [437: Swasselnuff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/437-swasselnuff.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-23
- **Time:** 30:07–34:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/437-swasselnuff/chapter/rain-stick-history-and-no-agenda-hot-pockets-tour-wrap.md

The history of the rain stick is traced to South America, specifically Chile, where it is classified as a percussion instrument. A recap of the "No Agenda Hot Pockets 2009 Tour" notes that while the trip was a financial loss, it allowed for direct engagement with producers across the United States. Producer Sherry Osborne of Salt Lake City is credited with crafting the specific rain stick used by the hosts.

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### Salt Lake City Meetup, LDS Faith, White Horse Prophecy

- **Episode:** [435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-16
- **Time:** 8:14–14:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/435-hillary-doesn-t-sweat/chapter/salt-lake-city-meetup-lds-faith-white-horse-prophecy.md

A meetup in Salt Lake City leads to a discussion about the Latter-day Saints (LDS) faith and the "White Horse Prophecy" attributed to Joseph Smith. The prophecy suggests the U.S. Constitution will one day hang by a thread and be saved by a Mormon. The hosts analyze Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman through this lens and discuss the LDS genealogical database used for posthumous baptisms.

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### Hot Pockets 2009 Tour, Salt Lake City, Value for Value

- **Episode:** [434: Tripwire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/434-tripwire.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-12
- **Time:** 36:35–40:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/434-tripwire/chapter/hot-pockets-2009-tour-salt-lake-city-value-for-value.md

The "Hot Pockets 2009 Tour" continues with an upcoming meetup scheduled at Justin Peck's homestead in Salt Lake City. The hosts discuss the financial realities of the "Value for Value" model, noting that automated PayPal subscriptions often lapse after two years, requiring constant listener engagement to sustain the show.

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