# Times Square on The No Agenda Show

Times Square comes up in 49 chapters across 44 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 49
- **Episodes:** 44
- **Discussed:** November 2008 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [New York City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [Nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Nivea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nivea.md), [Eugene Jarecki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugene-jarecki.md), [Mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [Rudy Giuliani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rudy-giuliani.md), [Trump Death Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-death-clock.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 49

### Times Square 1987, MTV Live Broadcast

- **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Time:** 1:02:01–1:04:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/times-square-1987-mtv-live-broadcast.md

Curry recalls his first major live gig for MTV in 1987, broadcast from a gritty, pre-Disneyfied Times Square. He describes the chaotic environment filled with "squealing girls," sex shops, and the presence of celebrities like Paul Reiser and Sandra Bernhard who struggled with the unrehearsed format.

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### Trump Death Clock, Times Square Billboard

- **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-19
- **Time:** 16:13–17:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/trump-death-clock-times-square-billboard.md

Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki installed a 56-foot billboard in Times Square known as the "Trump Death Clock" to estimate lives lost due to delayed federal response. The clock was based on epidemiological estimates suggesting that implementing mitigation guidelines one week earlier would have prevented 60% of U.S. deaths. The installation served as a public symbol demanding accountability for pandemic leadership.

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### Times Square Lactation Cookie Ad Controversy

- **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-16
- **Time:** 1:53:36–1:56:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/times-square-lactation-cookie-ad-controversy.md

A digital billboard in Times Square featuring a pregnant woman promoting "lactation cookies" was removed by Clear Channel for violating content guidelines. Author Molly Baaz criticized the decision as hypocritical, pointing out more explicitly sexualized advertisements permitted in the same area.

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### New Year's Eve, Bill de Blasio and UK Alcohol Sales

- **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-07
- **Time:** 31:39–35:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/new-year-s-eve-bill-de-blasio-and-uk-alcohol-sales.md

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio faced criticism for dancing in an empty Times Square while citizens were forced to stay home. Meanwhile, BBC and Telegraph commentators praised the "lockdown New Year" for removing the pressure to socialize. Data from the UK shows a massive surge in alcohol and tobacco sales during the lockdown, alongside a significant decrease in the sale of deodorant.

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### Times Square Shooting, Venezuelan Migrant Arrest

- **Episode:** [1633: Noise Machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1633-noise-machine.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-11
- **Time:** 1:11:42–1:13:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1633-noise-machine/chapter/times-square-shooting-venezuelan-migrant-arrest.md

A 15-year-old migrant from Venezuela was arrested for a shooting in Times Square that injured a Brazilian tourist. The suspect, who arrived in the U.S. in September and was living in a temporary shelter, is also linked to an armed robbery in the Bronx.

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### NYPD Officers Attacked by Migrants in Times Square

- **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-01
- **Time:** 1:26:14–1:31:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/nypd-officers-attacked-by-migrants-in-times-square.md

A group of migrants attacked two NYPD officers in Times Square after being asked to move along. Surveillance footage shows the officers being kicked and punched before the suspects were arrested and subsequently released without bail due to New York's reform laws. The hosts criticize Mayor Eric Adams and the city's sanctuary status for the lack of consequences following violent crimes against law enforcement.

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### New Year's Eve Security and Terror Threats

- **Episode:** [1621: Haley's Comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-31
- **Time:** 1:08:43–1:12:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment/chapter/new-year-s-eve-security-and-terror-threats.md

Law enforcement agencies in New York City and Los Angeles are on high alert for New Year's Eve, citing potential disruptions from pro-Palestinian demonstrators and lone-actor terror threats. The FBI is monitoring "soft targets" including fireworks barges and public gatherings, though no specific, credible threats have been identified.

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### New Year's Eve Security, Times Square Threats

- **Episode:** [1620: Yoko Swifto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-28
- **Time:** 2:07:47–2:10:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto/chapter/new-year-s-eve-security-times-square-threats.md

The FBI and NYPD have issued threat assessments for the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, citing concerns over "lone offenders" inspired by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Security measures include thousands of officers, surveillance drones, and metal barricades to manage the expected crowd of one million people.

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### New York City, Times Square New Year's Eve Security

- **Episode:** [1619: Flash to Bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-24
- **Time:** 6:47–11:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1619-flash-to-bang/chapter/new-york-city-times-square-new-year-s-eve-security.md

New York City officials announced an increased police presence in Times Square for New Year's Eve celebrations despite no confirmed terrorist threats. Security experts highlight the impact of 450 local demonstrations related to the Middle East conflict as a strain on resources. The NYPD claims the event will be the safest in the world due to extensive intelligence and deployment.

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### NYC Subway Robot, Spot Art, Show Outro

- **Episode:** [1593: Beast Train](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-24
- **Time:** 2:54:55–3:00:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train/chapter/nyc-subway-robot-spot-art-show-outro.md

Mayor Eric Adams introduced the K5 security robot to patrol the Times Square subway station, though it currently requires a human officer escort and lacks facial recognition. The hosts debate the impact of AI on the "spot art" industry and the broader economy. The episode concludes with a reminder of the value-for-value model and a sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley.

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### Times Square Man on the Street Interviews

- **Episode:** [1483: Jacked Up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-04
- **Time:** 2:12:06–2:13:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe/chapter/times-square-man-on-the-street-interviews.md

A viral video features "man on the street" interviews in New York City's Times Square, highlighting a lack of basic geographical and mathematical knowledge among some passersby. One interviewee guessed that the Queen of England is from Canada, while another struggled to calculate the annual income of someone earning $10,000 a month. The segment reflects on the state of public education and general awareness in major urban centers.

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### Network News Coverage of Thursday Night Football and NYC Restaurants

- **Episode:** [1380: TransMoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-11
- **Time:** 7:46–9:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney/chapter/network-news-coverage-of-thursday-night-football-and-nyc-restaurants.md

A review of network morning shows reveals heavy promotion of Thursday Night Football on NBC. On CBS, a segment featuring a host visiting restaurants in Times Square is criticized for failing to mention New York City's vaccine card requirements for indoor dining.

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### New York City, Giuliani Era, Urban Migration

- **Episode:** [1273: False Positive](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1273-false-positive.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-30
- **Time:** 53:17–55:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1273-false-positive/chapter/new-york-city-giuliani-era-urban-migration.md

A discussion of New York City's history highlights the cleanup of Times Square and 42nd Street during the Giuliani and Bratton era in the late 1980s and 90s. Current reports indicate a mass migration of residents out of Manhattan into New Jersey and Connecticut due to rising crime and quality-of-life issues. Personal anecdotes recall the dangerous conditions of the "Dinkins era" before the city's mid-90s revitalization.

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### Trump Death Clock and Times Square Virtue Signaling

- **Episode:** [1245: Mask Up!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-31
- **Time:** 2:47:39–2:52:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1245-mask-up/chapter/trump-death-clock-and-times-square-virtue-signaling.md

A "Trump Death Clock" billboard was unveiled in Times Square by filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, claiming that 60% of U.S. COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented by earlier action. However, a "boots on the ground" report reveals the clock is actually a small digital ad that shuffles through a rotation of other commercials, including ads for colonoscopies and spiritual websites, rendering the "virtue signal" largely invisible.

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### Trump Death Clock, Times Square Billboard and Princeton Study

- **Episode:** [1241: Curtain Wranglers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1241-curtain-wranglers.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-14
- **Time:** 1:05:59–1:09:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1241-curtain-wranglers/chapter/trump-death-clock-times-square-billboard-and-princeton-study.md

A 56-foot billboard titled the "Trump Death Clock" was unveiled in Times Square by filmmaker Eugene Jarecki. The clock estimates the number of U.S. COVID-19 deaths that could have been prevented if stay-at-home orders had been implemented one week earlier. The project was featured on Democracy Now with Amy Goodman, though critics suggest the billboard is a "sleazeball tactic" potentially backed by Chinese interests.

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### Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration, Chinese Influence

- **Episode:** [1204: Hunt the Wumpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-05
- **Time:** 7:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus/chapter/times-square-new-year-s-eve-celebration-chinese-influence.md

The 2020 New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square featured significant participation from Chinese dignitaries, including Ambassador Huang Ping and representatives from the Sino-American Friendship Association. Critics noted the prominent display of red scarves and the broadcast of messages promoting Chinese tourism during the American tradition. The event concluded with a performance of John Lennon's "Imagine," which was characterized as a globalist anthem following the official ceremonies.

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### Extinction Rebellion Protests and New York City Arrests

- **Episode:** [1182: Coupon Clipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-20
- **Time:** 2:52:14–2:58:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1182-coupon-clipping/chapter/extinction-rebellion-protests-and-new-york-city-arrests.md

Extinction Rebellion protesters were arrested in Times Square after shutting down an intersection to demand action on climate change. A student from NYU expressed fear over a "sixth mass extinction" and called for multiple "Green New Deals." In London, commuters reportedly took matters into their own hands by dragging protesters off the roofs of subway trains.

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### FBI Sting Operation in Times Square Terror Plot

- **Episode:** [1145: Dumb Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-10
- **Time:** 1:42:57–1:46:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat/chapter/fbi-sting-operation-in-times-square-terror-plot.md

The FBI arrested 22-year-old Ashakwal Alam in New York City after a 10-month sting operation involving an undercover officer. Alam allegedly praised ISIS and expressed interest in attacking Times Square with suicide vests or the Freedom Tower with a rocket launcher. The arrest occurred after he purchased two Glocks with removed serial numbers from undercover agents.

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### US Strategic Command Nuclear Tweet Apology

- **Episode:** [1100: Flash Meetup!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-04
- **Time:** 9:58–11:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup/chapter/us-strategic-command-nuclear-tweet-apology.md

U.S. Strategic Command issued an apology after tweeting a video of a B-2 stealth bomber dropping bombs with a caption comparing the munitions to the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square. The tweet, which stated the command was ready to drop something "much much bigger," was deleted following public criticism for being in poor taste.

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### Chinese Sponsorship of Times Square New Year Celebration

- **Episode:** [1100: Flash Meetup!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-04
- **Time:** 13:07–18:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup/chapter/chinese-sponsorship-of-times-square-new-year-celebration.md

The 2019 Times Square New Year's Eve celebration featured heavy promotion and sponsorship from the Chinese city of Chongqing. Representatives from Chongqing participated in lighting the ball, and the event included a dragon dance and promotional segments for Chinese automotive innovation. Officials, including Wang Jingbo, invited Americans to visit Chongqing to see pandas and experience local culture.

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