# Solar Storms on The No Agenda Show Solar Storms comes up in 12 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2010 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** October 2010 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Geomagnetic Storm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geomagnetic-storm.md), [Aurora Borealis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-borealis.md), [Emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md), [Haarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haarp.md), [National Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [Solar Flare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flare.md), [Solar Flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md), [Solar Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Blood Clots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-clots.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### Methane Flaring, Energy Grid Resilience - **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-23 - **Time:** 37:44–42:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/methane-flaring-energy-grid-resilience.md The hosts discuss the potential for data centers to utilize stranded energy, such as methane gas currently being flared off in oil fields. This leads to a conversation about personal energy independence in Texas following Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Both hosts share their investments in solar power and whole-house generators to mitigate the unreliability of the state's power grid. Keywords: methane flaring, gas fields, whole house generators, [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [winter storm uri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winter-storm-uri.md) ### Northern Lights Hype, Digital Photo Enhancement - **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-12 - **Time:** 40:03–44:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/northern-lights-hype-digital-photo-enhancement.md Widespread sightings of the Northern Lights occurred due to a severe solar storm, though many photos shared online were digitally enhanced by smartphone sensors. The discrepancy between what was visible to the naked eye and what appeared in long-exposure mobile photography is discussed. There is also a mention of HAARP being active during the event. Keywords: northern lights, [aurora borealis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-borealis.md), solar storm, [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [haarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haarp.md) ### Solar Maximum 2024, G5 Geomagnetic Storm Warning - **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-12 - **Time:** 44:02–49:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/solar-maximum-2024-g5-geomagnetic-storm-warning.md NOAA issued a rare G5 severe geomagnetic storm warning as the sun approaches its solar maximum. Despite warnings that coronal mass ejections could disrupt power grids and GPS, no major blackouts or infrastructure failures were reported. The science behind sunspots and magnetic field tangling is explained via NPR and PBS reports. Keywords: [noaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noaa.md), solar maximum, coronal mass ejection, g5 storm, [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md) ### Flu Vaccine Efficacy, Heart Attack Warnings - **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-14 - **Time:** 1:19:12–1:21:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/flu-vaccine-efficacy-heart-attack-warnings.md Dr. Peter McCullough reports that the efficacy for the current season's influenza vaccine is only 16%, well below the standard 50% acceptance criteria. Additionally, the hosts highlight various media reports blaming heart attacks and blood clots on factors such as gardening, coffee consumption, and solar storms, which they view as attempts to distract from vaccine-related concerns. Keywords: [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), [peter mccullough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-mccullough.md), [heart disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-disease.md), [blood clots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-clots.md), [coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coffee.md), [solar storms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-storms.md) ### Texas Power Grid, Rooftop Solar Narrative - **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-13 - **Time:** 3:06:46–3:08:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/texas-power-grid-rooftop-solar-narrative.md A new narrative suggests that rooftop solar panels could have prevented the 2021 Texas power grid failure. The hosts dismiss this claim, noting that solar panels are ineffective during the heavy snow and ice storms that caused the outage. Keywords: [ercot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ercot.md), [texas grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-grid.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [winter storm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winter-storm.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md) ### Podcasting Industry Growth, Solar Storm Warnings - **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-02 - **Time:** 3:17:13–3:21:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/podcasting-industry-growth-solar-storm-warnings.md The podcasting industry is analyzed as a potential billion-dollar hardware market, with an estimated 500,000 active podcasts requiring professional consoles and microphones. Separately, a warning is issued regarding potential internet outages caused by upcoming solar storms and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), referencing a 14-day satellite blackout in the late 1990s. Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), market statistics, [solar storms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-storms.md), [cme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cme.md), [internet outage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-outage.md) ### EMP Threats, National Power Grid Vulnerability - **Episode:** [1333: Vaxxhole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-28 - **Time:** 1:29:00–1:31:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole/chapter/emp-threats-national-power-grid-vulnerability.md Sandy McDonald highlighted the threat of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks from North Korea or catastrophic solar storms that could disable the global electric system for months. The discussion critiques the push for a centralized national grid, arguing that decentralization would be a more robust defense against such existential threats. Keywords: [emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md), [solar storms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-storms.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [electricity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electricity.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Geomagnetic Storm, Northern Lights in Michigan - **Episode:** [1302: Mink Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-10 - **Time:** 2:21:54–2:23:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road/chapter/geomagnetic-storm-northern-lights-in-michigan.md A geomagnetic storm watch was issued following a massive solar flare directed toward Earth, potentially pushing the Northern Lights as far south as Michigan. Meteorologists explained that charged particles from the sun would interact with the Earth's atmosphere to create the aurora. Residents in northern states were advised to look for the phenomenon on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Keywords: [geomagnetic storm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geomagnetic-storm.md), sunspot, [solar flare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flare.md), [aurora borealis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-borealis.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [space weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-weather.md) ### Solar Flares, Comet Elenin and the Ides of March - **Episode:** [279: Dr. Watson I presume?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-17 - **Time:** 1:22:57–1:24:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume/chapter/solar-flares-comet-elenin-and-the-ides-of-march.md The BBC reported a massive "X-flare" solar event hurtling toward Earth, the strongest in years. Historical precedents for solar-induced communications failures in 1972 and 1989 are cited. Additionally, online predictions regarding Comet Elenin striking Earth on March 15, the Ides of March, are discussed as a potential apocalyptic scenario. Keywords: [solar flare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flare.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [comet elenin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comet-elenin.md), [ides of march](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ides-of-march.md), [geomagnetic storm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geomagnetic-storm.md) ### Solar Flare Warnings and HAARP Earthquake Theories - **Episode:** [271: By Executive Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-20 - **Time:** 2:07:59–2:10:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/solar-flare-warnings-and-haarp-earthquake-theories.md The Telegraph reports on a "once in a generation" space storm predicted for 2013 that could devastate global power grids and communications. The hosts speculate this may be cover for an EMP event and briefly mention the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Pakistan as having the "signatures" of HAARP activity. Keywords: [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md), space storm, [telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telegraph.md), [haarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haarp.md), pakistan earthquake, [emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md) ### Grid Act and Starfish Prime, EMP Vulnerability - **Episode:** [252: Debriefing Flameless Fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-14 - **Time:** 1:24:26–1:32:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire/chapter/grid-act-and-starfish-prime-emp-vulnerability.md The discussion turns to the "GRID Act" in Congress and historical EMP events like the 1962 Starfish Prime test and the 1989 Quebec solar storm. The hosts debate whether the decentralized nature of the U.S. power grid makes it more or less vulnerable to a total blackout. They conclude that the Carnival Splendor incident is being "swept under the rug" to avoid public panic about infrastructure security. Keywords: grid act, starfish prime, solar storm, [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Solar Flare Activity, Satellite Interference, Pagers - **Episode:** [244: Form 990](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/244-form-990.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-17 - **Time:** 0:00–4:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/244-form-990/chapter/solar-flare-activity-satellite-interference-pagers.md Recent solar flare activity caused geomagnetic interference, resulting in error messages on Dish Network satellite systems. 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