# West Texas on The No Agenda Show West Texas comes up in 18 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 18 - **Episodes:** 18 - **Discussed:** August 2012 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Fertilizer Plant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer-plant.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Ammonium Nitrate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ammonium-nitrate.md), [Beto O'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [Border Patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ## Chapters 1–18 of 18 ### Austin Haircut Anecdote and Trump Derangement Syndrome - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 1:53:21–1:59:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/austin-haircut-anecdote-and-trump-derangement-syndrome.md Adam Curry shares a story about getting his hair cut in Austin, where his stylist wore Meta's Ray-Ban "creeper glasses." The stylist recounted a failed date with a man who suffered from "Trump Derangement Syndrome," eventually sending her "Heil Orange Hitler" texts. Curry posits that many people use hatred of Trump as a socially acceptable outlet for personal trauma and compares modern politics to the television series "The West Wing." Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), ray-ban meta, [trump derangement syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-derangement-syndrome.md), [west wing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-wing.md) ### Oracle Force Majeure and Texas Solar Expansion - **Episode:** [1907: One Shotted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-27 - **Time:** 54:00–56:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1907-one-shotted/chapter/oracle-force-majeure-and-texas-solar-expansion.md Oracle recently invoked a force majeure clause on a data center project due to energy supply issues involving Bloom Energy fuel cells. Despite these hurdles, Texas has become the leader in U.S. solar deployment, driven by the economic benefits of wind and sun in West Texas. Jason Calacanis predicts the "data center trade" will eventually slow down as energy constraints mount. Keywords: [oracle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oracle.md), bloom energy, [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md) ### CBS Evening News, Elon Musk, and Human Interest Stories - **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-14 - **Time:** 1:17:01–1:20:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/cbs-evening-news-elon-musk-and-human-interest-stories.md Matt Gutman anchors the CBS Evening News, leading with a mass shooting in West Texas and Midwest tornadoes. CBS is the only network of the three to feature Elon Musk's trillionaire status in its opening teaser. The broadcast concludes with a Steve Hartman "On the Road" segment about twin sisters, which the hosts criticize as a "weak" human interest story compared to the other networks. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [matt gutman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-gutman.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), steve hartman ### Knighting Ceremony, Secretary General Appointments - **Episode:** [1796: Zeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-04 - **Time:** 3:17:02–3:21:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds/chapter/knighting-ceremony-secretary-general-appointments.md A formal knighting and peerage ceremony elevates several producers to the rank of "Secretary General" for various regions, including Portland and West Texas. Adam Curry is officially named "Secretary General of Podcasting." The hosts provide instructions for new titleholders to update their credentials at the No Agenda rings website. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [secretary general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secretary-general.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md) ### Texas Gubernatorial Politics and "Flip Texas Blue" Strategy - **Episode:** [1385: Flu Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-26 - **Time:** 2:23:11–2:27:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1385-flu-zone/chapter/texas-gubernatorial-politics-and-flip-texas-blue-strategy.md The border crisis is framed as a political maneuver to weaken Governor Greg Abbott ahead of the next election. Potential challengers include Beto O'Rourke and Matthew McConaughey, as Democrats allegedly use the "racist cowboy" narrative to shift Texas's political alignment. Keywords: [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [beto o'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [matthew mcconaughey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-mcconaughey.md), allen west, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md) ### Windmills and Solar Arrays as Climate Drivers - **Episode:** [1366: Pingdemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-25 - **Time:** 3:23:35–3:26:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic/chapter/windmills-and-solar-arrays-as-climate-drivers.md A theory suggests that the massive proliferation of windmills and solar arrays in West Texas may be inadvertently changing local weather patterns. Windmills create resistance that could split wind currents, while solar collectors absorb heat that would normally refract back into the atmosphere. While unproven by engineering data, the scale of these installations raises questions about their long-term environmental impact. Keywords: [windmills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windmills.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md), [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [weather patterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-patterns.md), [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md) ### Dr. Richard Bartlett, Inhaled Budesonide COVID-19 Treatment - **Episode:** [1258: Dummy Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-12 - **Time:** 56:05–1:01:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1258-dummy-placebo/chapter/dr-richard-bartlett-inhaled-budesonide-covid-19-treatment.md Dr. Richard Bartlett of West Texas is promoting the use of inhaled budesonide, a common asthma steroid, as a highly effective and inexpensive treatment for COVID-19. Bartlett claims a 100% success rate with his patients using a nebulizer, a protocol he says is also used in Taiwan and Singapore. The treatment costs approximately $200 and reportedly provides immediate relief from respiratory distress and fever. Keywords: richard bartlett, budesonide, nebulizer, asthma medicine, [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [taiwan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taiwan.md), [generic drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generic-drugs.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, Dame Shell of the High Plains - **Episode:** [1227: Boozing and Beefing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1227-boozing-and-beefing.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-26 - **Time:** 1:31:01–1:37:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1227-boozing-and-beefing/chapter/executive-producer-donations-dame-shell-of-the-high-plains.md The show acknowledges significant financial contributions from producers, including a $1,000 donation from Michelle Winton. In honor of her late father, she is granted the title "Dame Shell of the High Plains," as the hosts discuss the "value-for-value" model that keeps the program independent of corporate advertisers. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Mohammed bin Salman and Global Oil Markets - **Episode:** [1174: Soros Jugend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-22 - **Time:** 35:18–39:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1174-soros-jugend/chapter/mohammed-bin-salman-and-global-oil-markets.md Steve Pieczenik continues his analysis of Mohammed bin Salman's financial struggles, noting the Prince's failed attempts to diversify the Saudi economy through investments in high-tech and entertainment. The discussion highlights that the U.S. can replace Saudi supply deficits almost instantly with West Texas Permian oil. The hosts conclude that the recent market spike was a "nothing burger" that failed to sustain higher prices. Keywords: [mbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mbs.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [oil markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-markets.md), west texas permian, brent oil ### Mike Pompeo at Texas A&M, CIA Training Courses - **Episode:** [1131: CHUD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1131-chud.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-25 - **Time:** 47:44–49:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1131-chud/chapter/mike-pompeo-at-texas-a-m-cia-training-courses.md Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaking at Texas A&M University, joked about his time as CIA Director, stating that the agency "lied, cheated, and stole" as part of its mission. He contrasted this with the West Point cadet motto, noting that the CIA actually provides training courses on these deceptive practices. Keywords: [mike pompeo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pompeo.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [texas a&m](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-a-m.md), [west point](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-point.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md) ### Kyle Carroll, Permian Basin Oil, and Sir Enoch - **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-27 - **Time:** 2:15:28–2:17:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/kyle-carroll-permian-basin-oil-and-sir-enoch.md Kyle Carroll, an oil field worker in the Permian Basin of West Texas, is knighted as Sir Enoch, Paladin of the Oil Patch. He describes listening to the show while driving between pump jacks in a Ford F-250. Jay Sable from Orange County is also knighted, requesting bourbon, ribeye, and a "whoopin' with the Constitution" for his brother. Keywords: kyle carroll, [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md), [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), sir enoch, jay sable, [orange county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-county.md) ### Border Patrol Checkpoints, Racial Profiling and Canadian Fans - **Episode:** [781: Gun Disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/781-gun-disease.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-13 - **Time:** 54:18–58:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/781-gun-disease/chapter/border-patrol-checkpoints-racial-profiling-and-canadian-fans.md A Canadian resident described a three-hour detention at a Border Patrol checkpoint in West Texas after failing to carry her green card. The incident sparked a debate on whether the detention was a result of racial profiling or a standard enforcement of federal law. Keywords: [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [green card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-card.md), [racial profiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-profiling.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md) ### Sweetwater Gas Crisis, Wild Bill's Jerky Encounter - **Episode:** [758: Blue Waffles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/758-blue-waffles.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-20 - **Time:** 3:30–9:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/758-blue-waffles/chapter/sweetwater-gas-crisis-wild-bill-s-jerky-encounter.md An account of running out of fuel in West Texas describes a near-stranding between Austin and Sweetwater. A local resident named Wild Bill provided emergency gasoline at a trading post and refused payment, leading to a purchase of bison jerky and a special edition Stieg Larsson book trilogy from his eclectic shop. Keywords: sweetwater, [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), wild bill, jerky, stieg larsson ### Austin New Year's Eve Party, Texas Socialites - **Episode:** [683: Team Taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-01 - **Time:** 9:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/683-team-taylor/chapter/austin-new-year-s-eve-party-texas-socialites.md A host describes attending a New Year's Eve party at a mansion in West Lake Hills, Austin, featuring guests from West Texas who have profited from fracking land rights. The gathering included numerous registered nurses and featured a private, low-altitude fireworks display. The host notes a demure mood among some attendees due to falling oil prices affecting local businesses like drilling pipe companies. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), west lake hills, [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [socialites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialites.md), registered nurses, [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md) ### West Texas Explosion, FEMA Trucks, Rubicon Plot - **Episode:** [507: Airplane Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-25 - **Time:** 2:21:48–2:26:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/west-texas-explosion-fema-trucks-rubicon-plot.md The explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas is discussed alongside theories of FEMA involvement and potential drone strikes. The hosts compare the event to the plot of the TV show Rubicon, which involves staged disasters for financial gain. Keywords: [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), [explosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosion.md), [fertilizer plant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer-plant.md) ### West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion, OSHA Inspections - **Episode:** [506: Happy Earth Gay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-21 - **Time:** 1:12:07–1:15:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay/chapter/west-texas-fertilizer-plant-explosion-osha-inspections.md The discussion covers the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, involving ammonium nitrate. The hosts critique commentator Thom Hartmann's argument that the disaster proves the need for "big government," noting that regulations already existed but inspections had not occurred since 1985. The segment ends with a tangent about the high salaries of media figures like Matt Lauer. Keywords: [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [fertilizer plant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer-plant.md), [ammonium nitrate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ammonium-nitrate.md), [osha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osha.md), [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md) ### West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion and Drone Strike Theory - **Episode:** [505: Speculation Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-18 - **Time:** 17:55–24:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis/chapter/west-texas-fertilizer-plant-explosion-and-drone-strike-theory.md The hosts analyze the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, noting that media outlets like CNN incorrectly associated it with Waco. They question the official narrative regarding anhydrous ammonia, which is not typically explosive on its own. Adam Curry reveals an email from a former drone program employee suggesting the event was a drone strike, potentially linked to a 2007 lawsuit involving Monsanto and Texas Grain. Keywords: [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [waco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waco.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), anhydrous ammonia, [fertilizer plant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer-plant.md), [drone strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strike.md) ### West Nile Virus, Texas Drought, and Aerial Spraying - **Episode:** [436: Mud on the Truck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-19 - **Time:** 1:50:39–1:54:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/west-nile-virus-texas-drought-and-aerial-spraying.md An outbreak of West Nile virus in Texas is linked paradoxically to the ongoing drought, which concentrates birds and mosquitoes at limited water sources. The hosts discuss the symptoms of West Nile encephalitis and the state's decision to begin aerial spraying of insecticides. 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