# Starvation on The No Agenda Show

Starvation comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to July 2025.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** September 2008 – July 2025
- **Related topics:** [2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [Blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Darfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darfur.md), [Diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [Dreamliner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreamliner.md), [Economic Collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-collapse.md), [Economic Cycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-cycles.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Air India Flight 171 Crash, Boeing Fuel Switch Investigation

- **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-13
- **Time:** 7:47–11:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/air-india-flight-171-crash-boeing-fuel-switch-investigation.md

Investigators looking into the crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad report that fuel switches were moved to the cutoff position shortly after takeoff. While the report suggests pilot confusion, evidence points to a 2018 Boeing maintenance bulletin regarding faulty fuel control switch locks that Air India may have ignored. The incident resulted in 261 total fatalities.

Keywords: air india, [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [dreamliner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreamliner.md), fuel starvation, ahmedabad

### Sudan Humanitarian Crisis, Starvation and Conflict

- **Episode:** [1658: Spaving](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1658-spaving.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-09
- **Time:** 49:56–53:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1658-spaving/chapter/sudan-humanitarian-crisis-starvation-and-conflict.md

The United Nations warned that time is running out to prevent mass starvation in Sudan's Darfur region as fighting intensifies around El Fasher. Approximately 25 million people, over half the population, are in desperate need of aid, with reports of civilians eating leaves and cats to survive. The conflict between rival militaries has created the world's largest displacement and hunger crisis.

Keywords: [sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sudan.md), [darfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darfur.md), [starvation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starvation.md), norwegian refugee council, [humanitarian aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanitarian-aid.md)

### Russian Orthodox Christianity, Evangelical Links, Yemen War

- **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-11
- **Time:** 1:01:23–1:04:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/russian-orthodox-christianity-evangelical-links-yemen-war.md

The discussion explores the perceived cultural alignment between Russian Orthodox values and American religious fundamentalists regarding family and LGBTQ issues. The hosts contrast the intense media coverage of Ukraine with the relative silence regarding the humanitarian crisis and starvation in Yemen caused by Saudi-led bombing.

Keywords: [orthodox christianity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orthodox-christianity.md), [evangelicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evangelicals.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [starvation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starvation.md)

### BlackRock Diversity, Afghan Starvation, Operation White Elephant

- **Episode:** [1408: Booster Blitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-27
- **Time:** 2:41:12–2:45:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz/chapter/blackrock-diversity-afghan-starvation-operation-white-elephant.md

BlackRock has issued a statement requiring 30% diversity on the boards of companies they invest in, including representatives from "underserved communities." Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan worsens, with reports of extrajudicial killings and widespread starvation. The segment criticizes the media for ignoring groups like OperationWhiteElephant.org, which works to evacuate Americans and allies abandoned in the country.

Keywords: [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [starvation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starvation.md), operation white elephant

### Samantha Power, Syria, and the Dog Meat Dispensation

- **Episode:** [595: Ottomania](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania.md)
- **Published:** 2014-02-27
- **Time:** 31:54–34:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania/chapter/samantha-power-syria-and-the-dog-meat-dispensation.md

UN Ambassador Samantha Power reported on the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, citing the use of starvation as a weapon of war. She noted a religious declaration in Guta that gave residents dispensation to eat cats and dogs to survive. This follows a pattern of "dog-related" propaganda used to highlight international atrocities.

Keywords: [samantha power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samantha-power.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), guta, [starvation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starvation.md)

### UK Food Aid, Red Cross Austerity

- **Episode:** [556: Vape like a Ninja](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-13
- **Time:** 2:25:18–2:27:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja/chapter/uk-food-aid-red-cross-austerity.md

For the first time since World War II, the British Red Cross has launched an emergency food aid program in the UK. The hosts discuss how austerity measures and the economic downturn are leading to actual starvation in developed European nations. They characterize the current economic situation as a series of "dry runs" to see how much hardship the public will tolerate before a total collapse.

Keywords: [red cross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-cross.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [food aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-aid.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [starvation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starvation.md), [economic collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-collapse.md)

### Libya Food Crisis, Starvation as War Tactic

- **Episode:** [300: Show 300!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/300-show-300.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-01
- **Time:** 1:58:55–2:02:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/300-show-300/chapter/libya-food-crisis-starvation-as-war-tactic.md

The World Food Programme warns that Libya faces a full-blown food security crisis within 60 days due to disrupted port activities and fuel shortages. The hosts suggest that NATO is using starvation as a tactic against the Libyan population rather than simply maintaining a no-fly zone. They compare the situation to historical instances of engineered famine used for political control.

Keywords: [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [world food programme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-food-programme.md), [starvation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starvation.md), [fuel shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-shortage.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md)

### PETA Hottest Vegetarians and Hollywood Starvation Trends

- **Episode:** [84: Jobs Justice and Climate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate.md)
- **Published:** 2009-03-29
- **Time:** 38:16–42:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate/chapter/peta-hottest-vegetarians-and-hollywood-starvation-trends.md

The winners of PETA's 2009 Hottest Vegetarian contest, Fiona and Ludwig, are discussed. The hosts criticize the "skinny" aesthetic, noting that the winners look weak and malnourished, which they link to a broader Hollywood trend of celebrities starving themselves to remain thin.

Keywords: [peta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peta.md), vegetarians, fiona, ludwig, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [starvation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starvation.md)

### Economic Cycles, Great Depression Starvation, and Food Riots

- **Episode:** [48: How to Survive the Economic Collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/48-how-to-survive-the-economic-collapse.md)
- **Published:** 2008-09-21
- **Time:** 1:01:16–1:04:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/48-how-to-survive-the-economic-collapse/chapter/economic-cycles-great-depression-starvation-and-food-riots.md

A 10-year down cycle similar to the Great Depression is predicted, with the potential for significant starvation and food riots in American cities. This cycle is viewed as an inevitable natural occurrence rather than a result of specific bad actors. While some prepare with gold and gardens, others remain skeptical that the downturn will reach such extreme levels of societal collapse.

Keywords: [economic cycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-cycles.md), [great depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-depression.md), [starvation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starvation.md), [food riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-riots.md), [2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012.md), [survivalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/survivalism.md)

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