# Tasers on The No Agenda Show Tasers comes up in 34 chapters across 33 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to January 2022. - **Chapters:** 34 - **Episodes:** 33 - **Discussed:** August 2009 – January 2022 - **Related topics:** [Police Brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md), [Body Cameras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-cameras.md), [Acronym](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acronym.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [New South Wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [Science Fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-fiction.md), [Tom Swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-swift.md), [Trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trains.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 34 ### Man Ignites After Being Tased While Covered in Hand Sanitizer - **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 2:50:31–2:52:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/man-ignites-after-being-tased-while-covered-in-hand-sanitizer.md Chilling video from the Catskill Police Department shows 29-year-old Jason Jones bursting into flames after being hit with a stun gun. Jones had doused himself in flammable hand sanitizer prior to being tased in the police station lobby. He later died from his injuries, leading to a lawsuit against the department for using 50,000 volts of electricity in a hazardous environment. Keywords: catskill police, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [hand sanitizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hand-sanitizer.md), jason jones, [fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire.md) ### Ron DeSantis, Drone Wall, Peter Thiel - **Episode:** [1408: Booster Blitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-27 - **Time:** 2:09:35–2:12:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1408-booster-blitz/chapter/ron-desantis-drone-wall-peter-thiel.md Speculation regarding the 2024 election suggests Donald Trump might step aside for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Meanwhile, a Peter Thiel-backed company is marketing a "wall of drones" to the Border Patrol. These solar-powered drones can automatically patrol the border and deploy Tasers against intruders, a development described as something out of a science fiction movie. Keywords: [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [peter thiel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-thiel.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md) ### Australia Lockdown, Church Closures and Beach Fines - **Episode:** [1381: Stink Minority](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-12 - **Time:** 1:15:12–1:18:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority/chapter/australia-lockdown-church-closures-and-beach-fines.md In New South Wales, Australia, churches remain closed to the unvaccinated, and police are using loudspeakers on Bondi Beach to enforce mask mandates and social distancing. Rumors suggest some Australian hospitals may be using Ivermectin exclusively for vaccinated patients who contract COVID-19. The extreme enforcement measures, including the use of surveillance drones, have sparked international concern over civil liberties. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), bondi beach, taser drones, [ivermectin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivermectin.md) ### Roundtable Induction, Meetup Reports - **Episode:** [1381: Stink Minority](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-12 - **Time:** 3:09:34–3:16:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority/chapter/roundtable-induction-meetup-reports.md Sir Loud Pipes was elevated to the Baron of Mecklenburg County, and new members were welcomed to the roundtable with a traditional ceremony. Meetup reports were received from Tilburg, Vancouver Island, and a solitary lockdown meetup in Sydney, Australia. A major upcoming event in Bastrop, Texas, is expected to be one of the largest gatherings in the show's history. Keywords: barony of mecklenburg, sydney lockdown, bastrop meetup, [no agenda meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-meetups.md), taser drones ### Daunte Wright Shooting, Taser vs. Firearm Confusion - **Episode:** [1339: Accelerationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1339-accelerationism.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-20 - **Time:** 2:09:15–2:11:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1339-accelerationism/chapter/daunte-wright-shooting-taser-vs-firearm-confusion.md A 26-year veteran police officer in Minneapolis reportedly mistook her service pistol for a taser during the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. A former officer explained that while tasers are kept on the "off-hand" side to prevent such errors, high-stress situations can lead to muscle memory failures. The officer's repeated shouting of "Taser!" is a standard training procedure intended to warn other officers that a non-lethal discharge is imminent. Keywords: daunte write, [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [muscle memory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muscle-memory.md), [police training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-training.md) ### Border Security Solutions, Electrified Fencing and Military Slush Funds - **Episode:** [1094: Justice 4 Hillary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-17 - **Time:** 15:47–17:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary/chapter/border-security-solutions-electrified-fencing-and-military-slush-funds.md Alternative border security measures are proposed, including the implementation of electrified or "taser" fencing to replace traditional walls or razor wire. There is speculation that President Trump may bypass Congressional funding by utilizing the Army Corps of Engineers and a $16 billion military budget "slush fund" to begin construction. Keywords: [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), electrified fence, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [army corps of engineers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/army-corps-of-engineers.md), [military budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-budget.md) ### Axon Body Cameras, Facial Recognition Ethics Board - **Episode:** [1033: Swagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-18 - **Time:** 47:45–51:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger/chapter/axon-body-cameras-facial-recognition-ethics-board.md Axon, formerly known as Taser International, is developing facial recognition software for police body cameras and has established an ethics board to oversee the rollout. Civil rights groups have voiced opposition, citing risks of misidentification, particularly for individuals with darker skin tones. The CEO of Axon compares the evolution of the technology to the early days of DNA testing. Keywords: axon, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [body cameras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-cameras.md), ethics board, [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md) ### Taser Etymology and Tom Swift - **Episode:** [985: Clip Job](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-26 - **Time:** 2:33:01–2:34:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job/chapter/taser-etymology-and-tom-swift.md John C. Dvorak shares a "fun fact" that the name "Taser" is an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle." The inventor, Jack Cover, named the device after his favorite childhood science fiction character, Tom Swift. Dvorak notes that he has read all the Tom Swift books, though he remains skeptical of some "reverse-engineered" etymologies. Keywords: [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [tom swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-swift.md), [acronym](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acronym.md), jack cover, [science fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-fiction.md) ### Santa Clara Stun Gun Arrest, Great America Riot - **Episode:** [979: Donna Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 39:30–43:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/979-donna-gate/chapter/santa-clara-stun-gun-arrest-great-america-riot.md Leticia Sexton, 44, was arrested for using a taser on a juvenile during a riot at the Great America theme park in Santa Clara. While news reports expressed shock at the use of a weapon on a child, the hosts argue the mother may have been acting in defense of her daughter during a chaotic situation. The park's security measures, including metal detectors, are questioned regarding how the device was smuggled inside. Keywords: [santa clara](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-clara.md), great america, leticia sexton, stun gun, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), juvenile assault ### Ammon Bundy Acquittal and Lawyer Tased in Court - **Episode:** [873: Poster Boys of Evil](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/873-poster-boys-of-evil.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-30 - **Time:** 1:45:03–1:48:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/873-poster-boys-of-evil/chapter/ammon-bundy-acquittal-and-lawyer-tased-in-court.md Ammon Bundy and six other defendants were acquitted of conspiracy charges related to the 41-day occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell expressed profound disappointment, citing concerns for the security of public lands. Following the verdict, Bundy's lawyer was subdued with a taser by U.S. Marshals after aggressively demanding his client's immediate release despite pending charges in Nevada. Keywords: ammon bundy, oregon wildlife refuge, sally jewell, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [acquittal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acquittal.md) ### Hero Cop Narrative, Taser Corporation, and Body Camera PR - **Episode:** [715: Tom Tatoe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-23 - **Time:** 1:28:45–1:34:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/715-tom-tatoe/chapter/hero-cop-narrative-taser-corporation-and-body-camera-pr.md A story about an Ohio police officer who showed restraint by not shooting a suspect is identified as part of a public relations campaign for body cameras. The segment argues that Taser International is aggressively pushing expensive cloud-based camera systems to law enforcement. The hosts express skepticism that body cameras provide a full or objective account of police interactions. Keywords: [body cameras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-cameras.md), [taser international](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser-international.md), [ferguson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ferguson.md), police restraint, [gopro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopro.md) ### Federal Funding for Police Body Cameras and Taser International Stock - **Episode:** [675: Aristocrats!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-04 - **Time:** 8:23–12:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats/chapter/federal-funding-for-police-body-cameras-and-taser-international-stock.md President Obama proposed $263 million in federal funding to purchase 50,000 police body cameras and provide law enforcement training to build community trust. Taser International Inc., trading under the ticker TASR, is a primary manufacturer of these systems, though critics argue that constant surveillance could lead to the creation of "bionic robocops" controlled by command centers. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [taser international](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser-international.md), [body cameras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-cameras.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [police reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-reform.md) ### Police Chief Analysis and the Scripted Nature of Unrest - **Episode:** [645: Ghost of Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-22 - **Time:** 41:30–46:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin/chapter/police-chief-analysis-and-the-scripted-nature-of-unrest.md The St. Louis Police Chief's justification for using lethal force against Kajieme Powell is reviewed, specifically the claim that tasers are not 100% effective within 21 feet. The hosts suggest the entire situation is a "controlled scripted situation" designed to avoid a total breakdown of order while still serving the political goal of mobilizing voters. The irregular release of the full video by police is noted as a "twofer" strategy. Keywords: kajieme powell, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [lethal force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lethal-force.md), st. louis police, [media narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narrative.md) ### Knighting Ceremony for Sir Michael Allen - **Episode:** [595: Ottomania](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-27 - **Time:** 1:58:15–2:02:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania/chapter/knighting-ceremony-for-sir-michael-allen.md Michael Allen is officially knighted following a $1,000 donation. He is given the title "Knight of the Railroad Conductors and Mover of Homeless and Drunks Off Trains." The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "roundtable rewards" list. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [michael allen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-allen.md), [railroad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/railroad.md), [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md) ### BART Police Tasing, San Bruno, and Compliance - **Episode:** [592: Taser Taser Taser!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-16 - **Time:** 3:04:48–3:08:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/bart-police-tasing-san-bruno-and-compliance.md The hosts review a video of a BART police officer tasing a man named Robert Asbury on a train in San Bruno. Despite witnesses claiming the man was harmless, the police chief defended the use of the Taser for non-compliance. The hosts use the clip to illustrate the "terrorizing" nature of modern law enforcement and the demand for absolute compliance. Keywords: [bart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bart.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [san bruno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bruno.md), robert asbury, [compliance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compliance.md) ### Taser Etymology, Tom Swift Science Fiction - **Episode:** [512: Club Sub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-12 - **Time:** 51:30–53:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/512-club-sub/chapter/taser-etymology-tom-swift-science-fiction.md The name "Taser" is an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle," named by inventor Jack Cover after his favorite science fiction character. The hosts debate the validity of this factoid, questioning if the name was reverse-engineered to fit the acronym. Keywords: [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [tom swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-swift.md), jack cover, [acronym](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acronym.md), [science fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-fiction.md), [invention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invention.md) ### Blind Man Tased, Samurai Sword Mistake - **Episode:** [453: Haldol Dribbler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-18 - **Time:** 1:05:56–1:07:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/453-haldol-dribbler/chapter/blind-man-tased-samurai-sword-mistake.md Police in Lancashire, England, tasered 61-year-old Colin Farmer, a blind man, after mistaking his white cane for a samurai sword. The incident occurred while officers were searching for a different individual reportedly armed with a blade. The police department issued a formal apology for the traumatic mishap, which Farmer described as a nightmare. Keywords: colin farmer, lancashire police, [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), white cane, samurai sword ### Kenneth Chamberlain, White Plains Police, Life Alert Fatality - **Episode:** [406: Zombie Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-06 - **Time:** 55:17–59:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/406-zombie-walk/chapter/kenneth-chamberlain-white-plains-police-life-alert-fatality.md Kenneth Chamberlain, an elderly man in White Plains, New York, was killed by police after accidentally triggering his Life Alert medical button. Audio recordings reveal that despite Chamberlain telling the operator he was fine and did not need assistance, police broke down his door, used a Taser on him, and eventually shot him. A grand jury subsequently exonerated the officers involved. Keywords: kenneth chamberlain, white plains, life alert, [police brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md), [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md) ### Shadowhawk Drones, Montgomery County Sheriff Stun Batons - **Episode:** [352: Bean Bag Drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-30 - **Time:** 59:33–1:04:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone/chapter/shadowhawk-drones-montgomery-county-sheriff-stun-batons.md A local news report from Houston, Texas, details the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office acquiring a Shadowhawk unmanned helicopter. The drone is capable of being outfitted with stun batons, tasers, and bean-bag launchers to engage suspects from the air. The $300,000 federal grant used to purchase the device is characterized by the hosts as a "bribe" to implement domestic surveillance. Keywords: shadowhawk, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [montgomery county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montgomery-county.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md) ### European Train Pee Bags, Privacy Concerns - **Episode:** [346: The Indignati](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-09 - **Time:** 2:02:20–2:05:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati/chapter/european-train-pee-bags-privacy-concerns.md New trains in the Netherlands are reportedly being built without bathrooms for "security" reasons. Instead, passengers are provided with "pee bags" containing absorbent gel. The hosts mock the absurdity of the proposal and compare it to previous suggestions of handcuffing or shocking airline passengers. 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