# Wireless Emergency Alerts on The No Agenda Show Wireless Emergency Alerts comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2013 to October 2023. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** October 2013 – October 2023 - **Related topics:** [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [Android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [Ballistic Missile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ballistic-missile.md), [Cell Phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phones.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Covid Testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md), [Dodger Stadium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dodger-stadium.md), [Emergency Alert System](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-alert-system.md), [Eric Garcetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-garcetti.md), [False Alarm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-alarm.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### FEMA Emergency Alert System Test and 5G Conspiracy Theories - **Episode:** [1596: Flagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-05 - **Time:** 15:12–18:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1596-flagger/chapter/fema-emergency-alert-system-test-and-5g-conspiracy-theories.md The nationwide FEMA emergency alert test conducted on October 4, 2023, is reviewed following public concerns about high-frequency tones and 5G activation. Despite online conspiracy theories suggesting the signal would cause physical harm or activate nanoparticles, no widespread adverse effects were reported. One host notes receiving the alert in Spanish on a specialized mobile device. Keywords: [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [emergency alert system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-alert-system.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [cell phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phones.md), [wireless emergency alerts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wireless-emergency-alerts.md) ### Los Angeles Emergency Alerts, Dodger Stadium Testing Surge - **Episode:** [1294: Ephemeral Experience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1294-ephemeral-experience.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-13 - **Time:** 5:05–7:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1294-ephemeral-experience/chapter/los-angeles-emergency-alerts-dodger-stadium-testing-surge.md Mayor Eric Garcetti's office utilized the Wireless Emergency Alert system, typically reserved for Amber Alerts or severe weather, to send a citywide COVID-19 text notification to Los Angeles residents. The alert prompted thousands of vehicles to line up at the Dodger Stadium testing site, causing wait times to exceed 30 minutes. Critics argue these mass alerts are designed to artificially inflate testing numbers to justify further economic lockdowns during the "dark winter." Keywords: [eric garcetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-garcetti.md), [dodger stadium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dodger-stadium.md), wireless emergency alert, [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [covid testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md) ### Presidential Alert System Test Failures - **Episode:** [1074: Boo You](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1074-boo-you.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-05 - **Time:** 2:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1074-boo-you/chapter/presidential-alert-system-test-failures.md The hosts discuss the recent nationwide test of the Presidential Alert system, noting that many people, including themselves and their family members, did not receive the notification. Technical requirements for the "911 chip" in newer phones are explored as a reason for the failure. One host recounts a weekend on Lake Travis with a former New York banker who did receive the alert on his boat. Keywords: presidential alert, fems, [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), samsung galaxy, [wireless emergency alerts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wireless-emergency-alerts.md) ### Hawaii Missile Alert, False Alarm and Emergency Management Response - **Episode:** [999: Nein Nein Nein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-18 - **Time:** 4:28–9:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/999-nein-nein-nein/chapter/hawaii-missile-alert-false-alarm-and-emergency-management-response.md A false ballistic missile alert was transmitted to cell phones, televisions, and radios across Hawaii on January 13, 2018. Governor David Ige and Emergency Management Administrator Vern Miyagi attributed the error to a mistake made by an employee during a routine shift change. The alert, which stated "this is not a drill," caused widespread panic for 38 minutes before a formal cancellation was issued via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. Keywords: [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [ballistic missile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ballistic-missile.md), [false alarm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-alarm.md), vern miyagi, wireless emergency alert, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ### Wireless Emergency Alerts, Android Settings and Presidential Alerts - **Episode:** [557: Kalemia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/557-kalemia.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-17 - **Time:** 2:07:32–2:09:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/557-kalemia/chapter/wireless-emergency-alerts-android-settings-and-presidential-alerts.md The hosts examine the settings for the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) on mobile devices, noting that while most alerts can be disabled, "Presidential Alerts" are mandatory. They discuss the "slave training" aspect of these systems, which are designed to instruct the public to "shelter in place" during emergencies. The segment highlights the increasing integration of government messaging into personal technology. Keywords: cmas, [wireless emergency alerts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wireless-emergency-alerts.md), presidential alerts, [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)