# Starlink on The No Agenda Show Starlink comes up in 58 chapters across 49 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2020 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 58 - **Episodes:** 49 - **Discussed:** January 2020 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [Brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Satellite Internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-internet.md), [Starshield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starshield.md), [Tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Alexandre De Moraes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandre-de-moraes.md), [Satellites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellites.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 58 ### SpaceX Q3 Earnings and Potential Tesla Merger - **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-22 - **Time:** 15:37–19:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/spacex-q3-earnings-and-potential-tesla-merger.md SpaceX reported its first profitable quarter with revenue exceeding $14.6 billion, driven largely by its rebranded "SI" (formerly AI) segment. Elon Musk discussed a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX to achieve greater capital scale for building 13 gigawatts of AI compute capacity by 2027. The company is currently designing its own gas turbines to address infrastructure bottlenecks. Keywords: [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), ai compute, [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md) ### The ARC Geopolitical Strategy and Trump-Putin-Xi Summit - **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-22 - **Time:** 1:13:52–1:20:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/the-arc-geopolitical-strategy-and-trump-putin-xi-summit.md Donald Trump expressed openness to a summit with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to discuss denuclearization and ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The proposed "ARC" (America, Russia, China) strategy suggests a regional division of global influence. Critics, including Senator Thom Tillis, argue that Putin is manipulating Trump, while Trump maintains that Russia has been "fine" on the Ukraine issue. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md) ### AI Impact on Entry-Level Employment and Freelance Nation - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 37:23–39:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/ai-impact-on-entry-level-employment-and-freelance-nation.md Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss how AI automation is eliminating entry-level rungs of the career ladder, such as research and internship tasks. Calacanis suggests this will lead to a "Freelance Nation" where individuals use AI to run highly efficient micro-businesses from remote locations. They envision a future where revenue per employee increases significantly while total headcount remains flat at major tech firms. Keywords: freelance nation, [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Starlink on Commercial Flights and AI Vibe Coding - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 1:39:38–1:45:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/starlink-on-commercial-flights-and-ai-vibe-coding.md Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss the "game-changing" experience of using Starlink on commercial flights, allowing for seamless work in the air. Curry shares how he "vibe coded" his own playout system and a bot to manage spam on X (formerly Twitter) using AI tools. They encourage parents to introduce their children to AI coding tools like Claude to increase productivity and technical literacy. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), x, [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### Molson Ice Polar Beach Party, Arctic Live Stream Story - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 1:47:59–1:51:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/molson-ice-polar-beach-party-arctic-live-stream-story.md A host shares a story about building a "Roadbox" with 30 multiplexed modems to live stream a Metallica concert from the Arctic Circle for the Molson Ice Polar Beach Party. The event took place in the dry village of Tuktoyaktuk and featured bands like Veruca Salt and Hole. The segment concludes with a discussion on the current state of rural broadband and the transition to Starlink and fiber optics. Keywords: [molson ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molson-ice.md), [metallica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metallica.md), [courtney love](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/courtney-love.md), [arctic circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic-circle.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [fiber optic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber-optic.md), rural broadband ### Associate Executive Producers and Manuka Gold - **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-04 - **Time:** 2:28:20–2:35:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-manuka-gold.md The hosts thank Associate Executive Producers, including Eli the Coffee Guy and Linda Lou Patkin. A promotional mention for "Manuka Gold" relief gel is included as a thank-you to donor Dennis Cadle. Other producers are recognized for their professional services in Starlink reselling, resume writing, and coffee roasting. Keywords: [manuka gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manuka-gold.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coffee.md), [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), monmouth ### Iran Absolute Digital Isolation and Huawei Infrastructure - **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-14 - **Time:** 9:18–13:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/iran-absolute-digital-isolation-and-huawei-infrastructure.md Iran has implemented a severe government-imposed internet shutdown, reaching over 1,000 hours of blackout by April 2026. A leaked plan titled Absolute Digital Isolation reveals a multi-year project to build a "barracks internet" using a Huawei-based platform costing up to $1 billion. This system treats global web access as a privilege for vetted individuals while forcing the general population onto a domestic intranet. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), absolute digital isolation, massoud pazeshkian, [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md) ### Starlink Smuggling, Iran Internet Blackout - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 1:21:18–1:24:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/starlink-smuggling-iran-internet-blackout.md A clandestine network is smuggling Starlink satellite terminals into Iran to bypass a nationwide internet blackout triggered by the war with Israel. These devices provide a vital communications lifeline for citizens to share information and document government actions. While the Iranian regime has escalated arrests for espionage related to Starlink use, the technology remains the primary tool for circumventing state censorship. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [smuggling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smuggling.md) ### Starlink Mini, Portable Satellite Technology - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 1:24:11–1:29:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/starlink-mini-portable-satellite-technology.md The new Starlink Mini is described as a portable, flat-panel satellite dish roughly the size of an iPad Pro. Weighing only one kilogram, the device is small enough to fit in a briefcase or be smuggled easily. Technical limitations, such as the lack of reverse DNS, are noted by network enthusiasts, but the hardware is praised for its utility in restrictive environments. Keywords: starlink mini, [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [satellite dish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-dish.md), [briefcase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/briefcase.md), reverse dns ### SpaceX IPO and xAI Cash Burn - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 1:21:56–1:25:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/spacex-ipo-and-xai-cash-burn.md SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a $1.5 trillion IPO to raise $75 billion, which would be the largest in history. The move is seen as a way to fund the cash-hungry xAI subsidiary, which is allegedly burning $1 billion per month, as well as the development of Starship and lunar bases. Critics question the high valuation and the quality of xAI's training data, which some label as "junk." Keywords: [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), [xai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xai.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [starship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starship.md) ### Starlink Mobile, Snowpocalypse Prep and Live Stream Tech - **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-22 - **Time:** 1:53:29–1:57:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/starlink-mobile-snowpocalypse-prep-and-live-stream-tech.md Preparations for an upcoming ice storm include testing generators and ensuring backup internet connectivity via Starlink and T-Mobile. One host mentions a "five bucks a month" deal for mobile Starlink gear sent by Elon Musk. The discussion also touches on the evolution of radio, noting that traditional transmitters are becoming obsolete as live streaming via RSS feeds and modern podcast apps becomes the standard for audience notifications and engagement. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generator.md), [apple tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-tv.md), radio transmitters ### Petrodollar Agreement End, Starlink Terminals in Iran - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 36:03–38:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/petrodollar-agreement-end-starlink-terminals-in-iran.md The 1971 petrodollar agreement with Saudi Arabia has reportedly ended, leading to a shift toward trading in local currencies and stablecoins. Meanwhile, thousands of Starlink terminals have been smuggled into Iran to provide internet access during government blackouts, following Elon Musk's decision to reactivate the service in the region. Keywords: [petrodollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petrodollar.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md) ### Starlink Mini and the No Agenda Go-Bag - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 22:00–25:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/starlink-mini-and-the-no-agenda-go-bag.md Elon Musk's Starlink is promoting a "Mini" device for $5 a month in a deactivated state, intended for emergency "go-bags." The hosts brainstorm the contents of a theoretical "No Agenda Go-Bag," including wind-up flashlights, mac and cheese, and vouchers for resume services. They joke about the impracticality of standard small emergency kits compared to a fully loaded garment bag. Keywords: starlink mini, [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), go-bag, [emergency preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-preparedness.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md) ### Adam Curry, John C. Dvorak, Disaster Tech Lab Meetup - **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-20 - **Time:** 6:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/adam-curry-john-c-dvorak-disaster-tech-lab-meetup.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1783 from Texas and Silicon Valley. Curry describes a recent meetup in Fredericksburg organized by Everet Bopp of Disaster Tech Lab, a non-profit that deploys Wi-Fi mesh networks in disaster zones like the recent floods in Kerr County. Bopp reported that while most tech companies donate gear, Starlink charges full retail price for equipment used in humanitarian relief. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), everet bopp, disaster tech lab, [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), kerr county ### Satellite Costs and Modern Broadcasting Alternatives - **Episode:** [1761: News Desert](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-04 - **Time:** 34:16–36:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1761-news-desert/chapter/satellite-costs-and-modern-broadcasting-alternatives.md A historical comparison of broadcasting costs reveals that early MTV segments were delivered via physical tapes to Long Island because satellite time was too expensive. Modern technology like Starlink has reduced these costs to approximately $120 per month, challenging the argument that public broadcasters require massive federal subsidies to maintain their distribution infrastructure. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), satellite transponders, u-matic, [broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md) ### Amazon Project Kuiper Satellite Launch and Starlink Competition - **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-01 - **Time:** 1:32:22–1:35:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/amazon-project-kuiper-satellite-launch-and-starlink-competition.md Amazon has launched its first batch of 27 internet satellites as part of "Project Kuiper," a $10 billion effort to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. While Starlink operates at a lower altitude of roughly 340 kilometers, Amazon's satellites are positioned at 630 kilometers, which may result in higher latency. Astronomers continue to warn that the growing number of satellites—now exceeding 8,000 for SpaceX—poses risks to celestial observation and orbital safety. Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), project kuiper, [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [satellites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellites.md) ### FCC Deregulation and Starlink Spectrum Requests - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 2:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/fcc-deregulation-and-starlink-spectrum-requests.md The FCC is reportedly considering new regulations for ham radio, leading to concerns that Starlink may be granted access to licensed spectrum traditionally reserved for amateur operators. Amateur radio enthusiasts were recently credited with providing essential communications in Western North Carolina during power outages. Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [spectrum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spectrum.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md) ### SpaceX Federal Contracts and Starlink FAA Integration - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 46:42–48:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/spacex-federal-contracts-and-starlink-faa-integration.md SpaceX is positioned to secure significant new federal contracts under the Trump administration, including a $42 billion rural broadband initiative. There are also calls for the FAA to integrate Starlink to provide reliable weather data for air traffic controllers who currently rely on aging infrastructure. Keywords: [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [federal contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-contracts.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), rural broadband ### Elon Musk Discusses Targeted Violence on Hannity - **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-20 - **Time:** 1:14:52–1:18:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/elon-musk-discusses-targeted-violence-on-hannity.md In an interview with Sean Hannity, Elon Musk expressed shock at the level of hatred and violence directed at Tesla, including arson and assassination threats. Musk attributed the attacks to his efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate government waste and fraud. He argued that those benefiting from fraudulent federal spending are coordinating attacks against his companies as retaliation for his alignment with President Trump. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [doge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doge.md), [political violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-violence.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md) ### Ten Days of Darkness, Starlink Internet, Communication Blackout - **Episode:** [1726: The Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-02 - **Time:** 9:23–11:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1726-the-fog/chapter/ten-days-of-darkness-starlink-internet-communication-blackout.md A conspiracy theory warns of an imminent ten-day global communication blackout where the internet will transition exclusively to the Starlink satellite network. Citizens are urged to stockpile a month's supply of food, water, and cash as banks and ATMs are expected to fail. The theory claims the military will eventually provide supplies and broadcast "education" on freedom. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), communication darkness, [atms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atms.md), [food supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-supply.md), [cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md), [emergency preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-preparedness.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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