# Soot on The No Agenda Show Soot comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2015 to March 2022. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** September 2015 – March 2022 - **Related topics:** [Air Pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-pollution.md), [Black Pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Sinterklaas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinterklaas.md), [Smog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smog.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Carbon Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [Catalytic Converters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catalytic-converters.md), [Electric Vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### EPA Clean Truck Proposal, Mayor Pete's EV Push - **Episode:** [1432: Dry Holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-11 - **Time:** 2:08:46–2:16:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/epa-clean-truck-proposal-mayor-pete-s-ev-push.md EPA Administrator Michael Regan announces new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, framing the move as a matter of "environmental justice" for communities of color living near freight routes. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg promotes a $5 billion investment in EV charging networks. The hosts mock the technical explanations regarding "soot" and "nitrogen oxides," characterizing the officials as career bureaucrats pushing an unaffordable agenda. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [michael regan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-regan.md), [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), nitrogen oxides, [soot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soot.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md) ### Navy Captains, Blowing Tubes in Harbor - **Episode:** [1377: R9X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-29 - **Time:** 34:23–35:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x/chapter/navy-captains-blowing-tubes-in-harbor.md A personal anecdote describes the process of "blowing tubes" on Navy ships, where steam is used to clear soot from exhaust stacks. This practice, which releases pure carbon into the atmosphere, is illegal in harbors. The story recounts issuing citations to arrogant ship captains during a former career as an air pollution inspector. Keywords: [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [air pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-pollution.md), [soot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soot.md), [environmental regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-regulation.md), ships ### Sinterklaas Tradition and Black Pete Controversy - **Episode:** [1189: CIS-Cast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-14 - **Time:** 11:49–13:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast/chapter/sinterklaas-tradition-and-black-pete-controversy.md The arrival of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands marks a transition year for the controversial Black Pete character. Local stations report a shift toward "Soot Pete," where performers use light smudges of soot rather than full blackface to represent coming down a chimney. This change aims to address long-standing criticisms of racism while maintaining the children's holiday tradition. Keywords: [sinterklaas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinterklaas.md), [black pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), soot pete, [tradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tradition.md) ### Black Pete Controversy, Soot Pete Transition in Apeldoorn - **Episode:** [1176: Soest Piet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-29 - **Time:** 1:35:15–1:37:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1176-soest-piet/chapter/black-pete-controversy-soot-pete-transition-in-apeldoorn.md The Dutch city of Apeldoorn has banned the traditional "Black Pete" character from the annual Sinterklaas arrival, replacing him with "Soot Pete." This new version features soot smudges rather than full blackface, intended to represent a character who has come down a chimney. The change follows years of protests and national debate regarding racist stereotypes in folklore. Keywords: [black pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), apeldoorn, soot pete, [sinterklaas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinterklaas.md) ### Magical Shapeshifting Jews, Environmental Soot Warning - **Episode:** [947: Mix Tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-16 - **Time:** 44:43–46:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/947-mix-tape/chapter/magical-shapeshifting-jews-environmental-soot-warning.md A controversial segment features a song about "magical shapeshifting Jews" followed by a warning about the health effects of inhaling soot and smog. The audio references the consensus among 99.5% of scientists regarding extreme weather events and rising oceans. Keywords: shapeshifting, [soot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soot.md), [smog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smog.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [scientists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientists.md) ### Rodney Eaton, Climate Change Skepticism, Carbon Pollution Terminology - **Episode:** [925: Barry's Choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-30 - **Time:** 59:29–1:01:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/925-barry-s-choice/chapter/rodney-eaton-climate-change-skepticism-carbon-pollution-terminology.md Rodney Eaton asks about the show's stance on clean energy and environmental issues. The hosts clarify that they support nuclear energy but oppose carbon taxes and subsidized wind/solar. They argue that the term "carbon pollution" is a linguistic trick designed to make people subconsciously think of "soot." Keywords: rodney eaton, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pollution.md), [soot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soot.md) ### Outro, Sucking in Soot Remix, Sign-off - **Episode:** [792: Buffoonery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-22 - **Time:** 2:49:57–2:54:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/outro-sucking-in-soot-remix-sign-off.md The program concludes with a musical montage featuring remixes of Barack Obama and various clips from the episode's discussions. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, reminding listeners of the upcoming Sunday show and the value-for-value model. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [soot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soot.md), [remix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remix.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### Nitrogen Oxide Pollution, Catalytic Converter Limitations - **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-27 - **Time:** 1:22:21–1:24:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/nitrogen-oxide-pollution-catalytic-converter-limitations.md Nitrogen oxide (NOx) is a primary contributor to smog and respiratory issues, particularly in urban basins like Los Angeles. While gasoline cars use catalytic converters to remove NOx, diesel engines produce high levels of soot that can clog these systems. The technical challenges of cleaning diesel exhaust have led to the current regulatory crisis facing manufacturers like Volkswagen. Keywords: nitrogen oxide, [smog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smog.md), [catalytic converters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catalytic-converters.md), diesel soot, [air pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-pollution.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)