# Wichita on The No Agenda Show

Wichita comes up in 11 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** September 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Kansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas.md), [Airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Body Armor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-armor.md), [Carbon Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-fiber.md), [Columbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbus.md), [Dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [De-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [Entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### Jacob Ali and the End of Show Mixer

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 7:13:04–7:14:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/jacob-ali-and-the-end-of-show-mixer.md

Jacob Ali from Wichita and Steven Bork offer condolences, with Bork noting he followed John C. Dvorak for 20 years starting with TWiT. David Kekta and Nicholas Leary submit donations, with Kekta being thanked for his "Big End of Show Mixer" contributions. The segments continue the theme of Dvorak as a teacher of critical thinking.

Keywords: [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), stillwater, [columbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbus.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), end of show mixer

### Knighting Ceremony and Upcoming Meetups

- **Episode:** [1189: CIS-Cast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-14
- **Time:** 2:18:36–2:23:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-upcoming-meetups.md

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for major donors Sir William of Bainbridge Island and Sir Slamboff. A list of upcoming No Agenda meetups is read, including events in Austin, Michigan, Wichita, and The Hague. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendameetups.com to find or create local gatherings.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), bainbridge island, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md)

### Patrick W Donation, News as a Business, De-douching

- **Episode:** [1107: Carbon Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-27
- **Time:** 1:10:15–1:12:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget/chapter/patrick-w-donation-news-as-a-business-de-douching.md

Patrick W from Wichita, Kansas, made his first donation, expressing how the show changed his perspective on the news business. He requested a "de-douching" and asked that his donation be applied toward his son Graham Wolfe's future knighthood. He also requested a birthday shout-out for "Kansas Day" on January 29th.

Keywords: patrick w, [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md)

### Swatting Incident, Wichita Police Shooting

- **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-05
- **Time:** 1:43:46–1:49:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/swatting-incident-wichita-police-shooting.md

A "swatting" prank involving a $1.50 wager between online gamers led to the death of Andrew Finch, an unarmed father in Wichita, Kansas. Tyler Barris was arrested in Los Angeles for making the false police report. The incident has sparked a national conversation about the dangers of tactical police responses to unverified calls and the "war on gaming."

Keywords: [swatting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swatting.md), [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), andrew finch, tyler barris, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [gaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaming.md)

### Police Tactics, Militarization of Local Law Enforcement

- **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-05
- **Time:** 1:51:46–1:55:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/police-tactics-militarization-of-local-law-enforcement.md

The Wichita swatting death raises questions about why small-town police departments maintain high-readiness SWAT teams and military-grade gear. Critics point to a lack of due diligence in verifying addresses before launching raids and the "jumpy" nature of officers who are trained to shoot to kill when they perceive a threat.

Keywords: [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), [police militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-militarization.md), [body armor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-armor.md), 911 spoofing

### Brad Ramsey and the Ramsey Clan Donation

- **Episode:** [789: Kidults](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/789-kidults.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-10
- **Time:** 1:13:51–1:15:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/789-kidults/chapter/brad-ramsey-and-the-ramsey-clan-donation.md

Brad Ramsey, who attended the Dallas meetup with his father, is recognized for a $311 donation. Ramsey's father, a plumber from Wichita Falls, attended the event despite not being a regular listener. The hosts discuss the "Clan Karma" earned by the Ramsey family for their support and participation in the local meetup.

Keywords: brad ramsey, wichita falls, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), plumbing business

### Global Listener Letters, Nurse Advice Request

- **Episode:** [786: Come Together](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-03
- **Time:** 1:09:59–1:14:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/786-come-together/chapter/global-listener-letters-nurse-advice-request.md

Listeners from the UK, Kansas, and Russia send in year-end donations and personal notes. One producer from Wichita requests advice from "No Agenda nurses" on how to convince his girlfriend to listen to the show, while another from Russia offers a museum tour in exchange for karma.

Keywords: [norwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norwich.md), [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), [st. petersburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-petersburg.md), [nurses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nurses.md), [star wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-wars.md)

### Wichita Airport Bombing Plot, Terry Lee Loewen Arrest

- **Episode:** [574: Make Happy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-15
- **Time:** 4:56–11:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy/chapter/wichita-airport-bombing-plot-terry-lee-loewen-arrest.md

The FBI arrested Terry Lee Loewen for an alleged suicide bombing plot at Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas. Media reports from ABC News characterize the event as a "terror plot in the heartland," while the hosts argue the case is a textbook example of FBI entrapment. The "bomb" provided by undercover agents was a non-functional dud, and Loewen was apprehended before entering the tarmac.

Keywords: [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), [kansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas.md), terry lee loewen, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md)

### Mustang Sally, Dallas to Wichita Road Trip

- **Episode:** [431: Excited Delerium](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/431-excited-delerium.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-02
- **Time:** 1:32–4:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/431-excited-delerium/chapter/mustang-sally-dallas-to-wichita-road-trip.md

A travel update details a drive from Dallas, Texas, to Wichita, Kansas, in the "Mustang Sally" vehicle. During the trip, the muffler and tailpipe fell off, causing mechanical strain and excessive noise in 111-degree heat. The journey included a dinner meeting with producer John Leonard and his family in Wichita.

Keywords: [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), [kansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas.md), [mustang sally](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mustang-sally.md), muffler, tailpipe, [heat wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-wave.md)

### Wichita Aviation, Composite Aircraft, Salvadorian Pupusas

- **Episode:** [431: Excited Delerium](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/431-excited-delerium.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-02
- **Time:** 4:44–8:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/431-excited-delerium/chapter/wichita-aviation-composite-aircraft-salvadorian-pupusas.md

Wichita, Kansas, is highlighted as a major aviation hub due to its inland location, which historically protected it from coastal bombing. Local engineers express skepticism regarding composite "plastic" aircraft like the Boeing Dreamliner and Airbus models, claiming they cannot operate in temperatures exceeding 125 degrees. The travel log concludes with a culinary note on Salvadorian pupusas found in the city.

Keywords: [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), learjet, [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), composite aircraft, [carbon fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-fiber.md), pupusas, salvadorian food

### Police Interactions, Small Airport Security, and Passive Docility

- **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:** 1:14:09–1:18:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/48-how-to-survive-the-economic-collapse/chapter/police-interactions-small-airport-security-and-passive-docility.md

An anecdote describes a friendly relationship with a New Jersey police officer that turned uncomfortable due to the officer's behavior toward a house sitter. Security at small, "podunk" airports is often more aggressive and formal than at major hubs, despite a lower risk profile. The "passive docility" of local travelers who accept invasive security measures is noted as a troubling societal trend.

Keywords: [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [speeding tickets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speeding-tickets.md), small airports, [wichita](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wichita.md), docility, [security screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-screening.md)

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