# Seatac on The No Agenda Show

Seatac comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to August 2018.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** April 2009 – August 2018
- **Related topics:** [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Airline Policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airline-policy.md), [Backscatter X-ray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backscatter-x-ray.md), [F-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-15.md), [Frequent Flyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequent-flyer.md), [Obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [Pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [United Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Horizon Air Stolen Plane, Richard Russell and SeaTac Security

- **Episode:** [1059: Barrel Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1059-barrel-roll.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-13
- **Time:** 6:33–14:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1059-barrel-roll/chapter/horizon-air-stolen-plane-richard-russell-and-seatac-security.md

Richard Russell, a 29-year-old ground service agent, stole an empty Horizon Air Q400 turboprop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and performed aerial stunts before crashing on Ketron Island. F-15 fighter jets were scrambled from Portland to intercept the aircraft. The discussion explores Russell's background, his radio communications with air traffic control, and the possibility of pharmaceutical side effects like Chantix influencing his behavior.

Keywords: horizon air, [seatac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seatac.md), richard russell, [f-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-15.md), ketron island

### TSA Security Challenge, Pre-Check, and Theater

- **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-31
- **Time:** 2:52:45–2:56:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/tsa-security-challenge-pre-check-and-theater.md

The TSA is offering a $15,000 reward for ideas to make security lines move faster at airports like SeaTac. The hosts note that "Pre-check" has shifted from a security screening to a "frequent flyer" perk. Adam's suggestion for the prize is to "build a bigger theater" with spotlights, mocking the performative nature of airport security.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), security challenge, [seatac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seatac.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [frequent flyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequent-flyer.md)

### TSA Body Scanners, SeaTac Airport, Radiation Concerns

- **Episode:** [244: Form 990](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/244-form-990.md)
- **Published:** 2010-10-17
- **Time:** 1:12:34–1:14:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/244-form-990/chapter/tsa-body-scanners-seatac-airport-radiation-concerns.md

The TSA is deploying 14 backscatter x-ray body scanners at SeaTac Airport as part of a nationwide rollout of 450 machines. Travelers are encouraged to "opt out" of the scans in favor of physical pat-downs to avoid potential radiation exposure. Concerns are raised regarding the long-term health effects on both passengers and TSA employees.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [seatac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seatac.md), [backscatter x-ray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backscatter-x-ray.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### United Airlines, Fat Activism

- **Episode:** [89: Nuke the Gay Pirates](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/89-nuke-the-gay-pirates.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-16
- **Time:** 1:14:44–1:17:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/89-nuke-the-gay-pirates/chapter/united-airlines-fat-activism.md

United Airlines' policy to charge obese passengers for two seats sparks a discussion on "fat activism." The hosts recount an anecdote from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport involving a passenger with a unique body type struggling to secure an extra seat under previous airline regulations.

Keywords: [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [airline policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airline-policy.md), seat pricing, [seatac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seatac.md)

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