# Starbucks on The No Agenda Show Starbucks comes up in 53 chapters across 52 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 53 - **Episodes:** 52 - **Discussed:** July 2009 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coffee.md), [Native Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Howard Schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-schultz.md), [Supply Chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Air Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-canada.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [Kevin Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-johnson.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 53 ### Starbucks Marketing, AI Underwear Coffee Hack Hoax - **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-01 - **Time:** 2:41:36–2:47:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/starbucks-marketing-ai-underwear-coffee-hack-hoax.md A viral TikTok story about a woman washing underwear in a hotel coffee maker is analyzed as a potential "bogus" marketing stunt for Starbucks. The hosts point out an AI-generated error in the report where the voice says "one dollars million." They suggest the story was designed to discourage people from using in-room coffee machines in favor of commercial alternatives. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), coffee maker, [underwear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/underwear.md), [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md), [ai voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-voice.md), marketing stunt ### Google AI Defamation Lawsuit by Robbie Starbuck - **Episode:** [1810: golfball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-23 - **Time:** 26:08–29:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1810-golfball/chapter/google-ai-defamation-lawsuit-by-robbie-starbuck.md Robbie Starbuck sues Google, claiming its AI tools falsely accused him of crimes and produced fabricated citations. Google attributes the errors to hallucinations from its large language models, while Starbuck seeks at least $15 million in damages. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), robbie starbuck, [gemini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gemini.md), bard, gemma ### Protein Trend, GLP-1 Drugs and Starbucks Lattes - **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-02 - **Time:** 2:22:34–2:27:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/protein-trend-glp-1-drugs-and-starbucks-lattes.md A massive consumer trend toward protein-enriched products is being driven by the popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Because users on these drugs eat fewer meals, they are seeking "protein-maxing" options like Starbucks protein lattes and Kroger's protein-focused product lines. Keywords: [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md), [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [glp-1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glp-1.md), [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [kroger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kroger.md) ### Starbucks "Emotional Support Drink" Viral Video - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 2:49:28–2:52:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/starbucks-emotional-support-drink-viral-video.md A viral video features a woman expressing distress over Starbucks discontinuing her "emotional support drink" following her layoff. The hosts deconstruct the video, suggesting it may be a staged advertisement or a symptom of modern "main character syndrome." The segment critiques the reliance on consumer products for emotional stability. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md), emotional support, [layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layoffs.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md) ### Starbucks Unionization, Gen Z Work Ethic and Ham Radio - **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-13 - **Time:** 1:54:19–2:02:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/starbucks-unionization-gen-z-work-ethic-and-ham-radio.md A viral video of a Starbucks employee crying over an eight-hour shift is used to discuss shifting work ethics among younger generations. This is contrasted with personal anecdotes of working manual labor and retail in the past. As a constructive alternative for youth, the hosts recommend getting into "hackable" Chinese ham radios like the QuanSheng UVK5, which offer educational opportunities in electronics and antenna technology. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [baofeng](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baofeng.md) ### Walmart DEI Rollback and Transgender Volleyball Controversy - **Episode:** [1717: Mr. Peepers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1717-mr-peepers.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-01 - **Time:** 2:35:16–2:39:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1717-mr-peepers/chapter/walmart-dei-rollback-and-transgender-volleyball-controversy.md Walmart announced it was rolling back parts of its diversity, equity and inclusion program after pressure from activist Robbie Starbuck. The segment also covered a major NCAA volleyball dispute involving San Jose State, forfeits by opposing schools, and the broader debate over transgender athletes in women's sports. Keywords: [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), robbie starbuck, [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [san jose state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose-state.md), mountain west, [glaad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glaad.md) ### Starbucks Energy Drinks, Biden Debate Prep Rumors - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 28:28–30:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/starbucks-energy-drinks-biden-debate-prep-rumors.md Comedian Martin Short's joke about Starbucks' new high-caffeine "Iced Energy" drink and Joe Biden's debate performance is highlighted. The conversation shifts to media rumors regarding Biden using performance-enhancing substances or "shots in the ass" before the CNN presidential debate. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), iced energy, [martin short](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-short.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [debate prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debate-prep.md) ### Arab Boycott, US Brands in Jordan - **Episode:** [1643: NetBEUI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-17 - **Time:** 2:14:37–2:17:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui/chapter/arab-boycott-us-brands-in-jordan.md NPR reports on a widespread boycott of American brands like Starbucks and McDonald's in Arab countries, specifically Jordan, due to perceived support for Israel. Local coffee chains and soda brands are seeing a surge in customers as young people use apps to identify and avoid boycotted products. Keywords: [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md) ### Starbucks Union Strikes, Cultural Revolution Parallels - **Episode:** [1567: Wagner the Dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-27 - **Time:** 2:12:36–2:16:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/starbucks-union-strikes-cultural-revolution-parallels.md Starbucks union workers are striking over the company's refusal to allow Pride flags in stores. The hosts compare this "cultural shift" to Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution in the late 1960s, warning that pitting youth against parents and employers can lead to extreme societal violence, citing the historical Guangxi massacre. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [pride month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-month.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [cultural revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-revolution.md), [mao zedong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mao-zedong.md), guangxi massacre ### Starbucks Barista Viral Video, Neurodivergency Definitions - **Episode:** [1500: No Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-15 - **Time:** 2:24:39–2:31:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence/chapter/starbucks-barista-viral-video-neurodivergency-definitions.md A viral video of a distressed Starbucks barista complaining about scheduling and "misgendering" leads to a discussion on the term "neurodivergent." The hosts review definitions from the Cleveland Clinic, which includes conditions like Tourette's syndrome, ADHD, and autism under the neurodiversity umbrella. They question the medical establishment's shift toward using "differences" rather than "deficits" to describe these conditions. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), [neurodivergent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neurodivergent.md), [cleveland clinic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleveland-clinic.md), [tourette's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s-syndrome.md) ### Starbucks Strikes and Union Pacific Railroad Embargo - **Episode:** [1513: Inrush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-18 - **Time:** 2:37:03–2:41:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1513-inrush/chapter/starbucks-strikes-and-union-pacific-railroad-embargo.md Starbucks workers at 100 stores launched a three-day walkout to protest for unionization. Simultaneously, reports from the rail industry indicate that Union Pacific has implemented significant shipping embargoes, leading to an unusual number of empty container carriers moving through ports. These actions suggest ongoing instability in the national supply chain. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [union pacific](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union-pacific.md), [railroad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railroad.md), [labor strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-strike.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md) ### Stars Coffee Russia, US Military Aid Package - **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-21 - **Time:** 2:39:42–2:42:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/stars-coffee-russia-us-military-aid-package.md In Russia, a new chain called "Stars Coffee" has taken over former Starbucks locations, using a nearly identical logo and branding. Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced a new $775 million military aid package for Ukraine, including HIMARS ammunition and ScanEagle drones, as tensions rise near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), stars coffee, [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [himars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/himars.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md) ### Democratic Midterm Strategy, Starbucks City Closures - **Episode:** [1469: The Nurge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-17 - **Time:** 48:52–52:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge/chapter/democratic-midterm-strategy-starbucks-city-closures.md An analysis of the upcoming midterm elections suggests Democrats may face a "shellacking" due to high inflation and urban instability. Starbucks recently closed 16 locations in cities like Los Angeles and Seattle due to safety concerns for employees. The discussion posits that the Federal Reserve's actions will dictate voter satisfaction with the eventual Republican majority. 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The "shill effect" is defined as the practice of keeping a venue looking busy to attract more customers. Keywords: [webvan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/webvan.md), peapod, pets.com, [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), shill effect ### Global Supply Chain Disruptions, China Lockdown Effects - **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-03 - **Time:** 22:26–24:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/global-supply-chain-disruptions-china-lockdown-effects.md Major corporations including Starbucks, Toyota, and Google suspended operations in China as the country implemented massive lockdowns. The economic dampening was felt globally, with the Canadian lobster industry reporting a total loss of the Chinese market during the Lunar New Year. Analysts noted that China's role as the "world's factory" made the global economy more vulnerable than during the 2003 SARS outbreak. Keywords: [air canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-canada.md), [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), lobster industry, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Starbucks Rescinds Employee Vaccine Mandate Following Supreme Court Ruling - **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-20 - **Time:** 13:22–15:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/starbucks-rescinds-employee-vaccine-mandate-following-supreme-court-ruling.md Starbucks announced it will no longer require its 200,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. This decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Biden administration's vaccine-or-test mandate for large businesses. The company stated it would comply with the court's ruling while still encouraging employees to get vaccinated. 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These disruptions are attributed to a combination of labor shortages and quasi-universal basic income policies. Keywords: [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), [taco bell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taco-bell.md), [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [used cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/used-cars.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [labor shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-shortage.md) ### Starbucks Supply Chain, Cup Shortages - **Episode:** [1360: Magnetofection](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-01 - **Time:** 2:26:30–2:28:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1360-magnetofection/chapter/starbucks-supply-chain-cup-shortages.md Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson attributes store shortages to the rapid "re-opening" of the economy. However, an anonymous producer with a relative at Starbucks claims the company is frequently out of cold cups, straws, and syrups, forcing them to use generic grocery store alternatives. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md), cup shortage, [plastic straws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-straws.md), [kevin johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-johnson.md) ### Starbucks Shortages, Labor Market Issues - **Episode:** [1359: Sheep Dipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1359-sheep-dipping.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-27 - **Time:** 2:26:11–2:29:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1359-sheep-dipping/chapter/starbucks-shortages-labor-market-issues.md Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson addressed shortages of cups and breakfast sandwiches, citing the "elasticity" of the supply chain. The hosts discuss a broader labor shortage in the service industry, suggesting that government stimulus and unemployment benefits (referred to as "Biden money") are discouraging workers from returning to jobs like baking. 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