# Sears on The No Agenda Show Sears comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** October 2008 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Aol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aol.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Compuserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compuserve.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [Dog Whistle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dog-whistle.md), [Dubai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dubai.md), [General Dempsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-dempsey.md), [General Electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### KitchenAid Refrigerator Explosions and Post-COVID Appliance Safety - **Episode:** [1896: Just Dew It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-20 - **Time:** 3:29–7:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1896-just-dew-it/chapter/kitchenaid-refrigerator-explosions-and-post-covid-appliance-safety.md A discussion regarding home appliance reliability reveals reports of newer refrigerators exploding due to changes in refrigeration systems implemented after COVID-19. A repairman from Sears advised maintaining older units rather than upgrading to newer models prone to door-blowing failures. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes regarding well-insulated 1990s-era appliances in Austin and Driftwood, Texas. Keywords: kitchenaid, [sears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sears.md), [refrigeration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refrigeration.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), appliance repair, driftwood ### Bill Maher on Transgenderism and Gun Ownership - **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-02 - **Time:** 2:20:25–2:24:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/bill-maher-on-transgenderism-and-gun-ownership.md On "Real Time with Bill Maher," the host and guests discussed the complexities of the LGBTQ community and the Nashville school shooting. Maher, while advocating for gun control, admitted to owning firearms for self-protection, leading to a critique of his public admission of marijuana use which technically disqualifies an individual from legal gun ownership under federal law. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), winsome earl sears, [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [hunter biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md) ### Military Radar and Podcasting Gear - **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 2:08:15–2:12:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/military-radar-and-podcasting-gear.md Anonymous from Pennsylvania provides technical details on the ANTPQ-36 Firefinder radar being sent to Ukraine, which is used to track incoming artillery fire. Joshua McClain from Bryan-College Station, Texas, discusses his journey into podcasting and ham radio, praising the show's audio quality as the industry standard. Keywords: firefinder radar, [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), auto sears, glock switch, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md) ### Glock Auto Sear Switches, Chinese Manufacturing Influx - **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-21 - **Time:** 23:23–28:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/glock-auto-sear-switches-chinese-manufacturing-influx.md The rise of "auto sear" switches, which convert semi-automatic Glock pistols into fully automatic weapons, is discussed as a major law enforcement concern. These $20 devices are reportedly being mass-produced in China and shipped into the United States. The hosts debate the role of Chinese manufacturing in the proliferation of these illegal conversion kits. Keywords: [glock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glock.md), auto sear, switches, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), bureau of alcohol tobacco firearms ### Democrat Election Post-Mortem, Dog Whistle Terminology - **Episode:** [1396: Flu Tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-04 - **Time:** 25:54–29:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1396-flu-tsunami/chapter/democrat-election-post-mortem-dog-whistle-terminology.md The discussion explores why Democrats are doubling down on legislative goals rather than addressing cultural concerns following the Virginia election. Adam Curry notes that Asian, Latino, and Black parents in Virginia contributed to the Republican shift. The term "dog whistle" is defined as a political code word used to signal to a specific base, a tactic the hosts argue is now being used by the left to dismiss legitimate opposition. Keywords: [dog whistle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dog-whistle.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), asian parents, winsome sears, [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md) ### GEnie, Prodigy, and the Rise of AOL - **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-09 - **Time:** 2:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/genie-prodigy-and-the-rise-of-aol.md The history of early online services is recalled, specifically the GEnie service launched by General Electric in 1985. Comparisons are made between GEnie, Prodigy (a joint venture involving Sears), and CompuServe before the graphical user interface of AOL eventually dominated the market. The transition from text-based accounts to the modern web and the impact of the dot-com crash are noted. Keywords: genie, [prodigy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prodigy.md), [aol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aol.md), [compuserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compuserve.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [sears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sears.md), online services ### Seared Tuna Recipe, Cooking Tips, General Dempsey - **Episode:** [732: Psych!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/732-psych.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-21 - **Time:** 2:38:14–2:44:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/732-psych/chapter/seared-tuna-recipe-cooking-tips-general-dempsey.md The hosts provide a detailed guide on how to properly sear tuna, emphasizing the need for high-quality sashimi-grade fish and a high-smoke-point oil. They discuss the technical aspects of searing each side for 30 seconds while keeping the center raw. The segment briefly pivots to a clip of General Dempsey discussing "stiffening the spine" of local forces in the Middle East. Keywords: seared tuna, sashimi, peanut oil, smoke point, wasabi, [general dempsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-dempsey.md) ### Willis Tower, Tall Building Global Rankings - **Episode:** [497: Raining Scuds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-21 - **Time:** 2:37:54–2:41:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds/chapter/willis-tower-tall-building-global-rankings.md The Sears Tower in Chicago was renamed the Willis Tower in 2009 following a lease agreement with the Willis Group Holdings. Global rankings show the U.S. is falling behind in skyscraper construction, with the Willis Tower currently ranked ninth. Future projects like Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Tower are expected to surpass 3,000 feet, significantly taller than Dubai's Burj Khalifa. Keywords: willis tower, sears tower, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [dubai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dubai.md), kingdom tower ### Oklahoma State Agriculture Department, Grass-Fed Beef Storage - **Episode:** [269: Time Warner Sucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/269-time-warner-sucks.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-13 - **Time:** 8:38–12:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/269-time-warner-sucks/chapter/oklahoma-state-agriculture-department-grass-fed-beef-storage.md Guidance is provided on purchasing grass-fed "locker beef" from local farmers, referencing a PDF from the Oklahoma State Agriculture Department. Proper storage requires a standalone freezer, as standard refrigerator units lack the necessary square footage and low temperature for a half-steer. Recommendations include purchasing a six-to-seven cubic foot freezer from Sears to accommodate approximately 35-40 pounds of meat per square foot. Keywords: oklahoma state agriculture department, [grass-fed beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grass-fed-beef.md), locker beef, [sears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sears.md), freezer storage ### LAX Bombing Plot, Symbolic Targets - **Episode:** [53: Gay Marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/53-gay-marriage.md) - **Published:** 2008-10-25 - **Time:** 34:00–37:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/53-gay-marriage/chapter/lax-bombing-plot-symbolic-targets.md Dvorak recounts the failed "Millennium Plot" to bomb Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where a terrorist was caught entering from Canada through Port Angeles, Washington. 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