# Hypogonadism

> Global trade wars ignite over steel tariffs while Silicon Valley faces a legislative reckoning that could dismantle the open internet as we know it.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1013
- **Published:** 2018-03-04
- **Length:** 3h
- **Topics:** [Steel Tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steel-tariffs.md), [Section 230](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-230.md), CLOUD Act, NRA Russia, Hypogonadism, Apple Park, Queer Eye
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism

## About this episode

President Donald Trump triggered global trade alarms this week by announcing a 25% tariff on steel and a 10% tariff on aluminum. The sudden policy shift, reportedly sparked by internal White House friction following Hope Hicks' testimony, has sent shockwaves through the World Trade Organization and prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to defend his nation’s trade surplus. While critics like Senator Ben Sasse label the move protectionist, proponents like Ben Stein argue that domestic metal production is a national security imperative for potential future conflicts.

Technological and legal battles intensify as the Supreme Court hears arguments in the Microsoft Ireland case, weighing the implications of the CLOUD Act on international data privacy. Simultaneously, the House of Representatives passed SESTA-FOSTA legislation, a move that threatens the foundational liability protections of Section 230 for platforms like YouTube and Yelp. In the social sphere, Brad Parscale detailed how the Trump campaign utilized embedded staff from Facebook and Google to optimize digital outreach, while the FBI investigates allegations that Russian official Alexander Torshin used the NRA to funnel campaign funds. Further reports indicate that pedestrian fatalities have hit a 25-year high, potentially linked to smartphone distraction and the rise of high-potency marijuana.

Cultural shifts take center stage as the 90th Academy Awards face scrutiny over "woke" voting trends and plagiarism allegations surrounding The Shape of Water. A new study in the National Academy of Sciences warns that routine ibuprofen use may cause compensated hypogonadism in men, prompting Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak to suggest a return to aspirin. The episode concludes with the formal knighting of Sir Benonymous, a donor who champions the efficiency of 1.5x playback speed in the modern podcast era.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 1013 Introduction, Weather and Penguin Discoveries (0:00–5:22)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1013 of the No Agenda show from Austin and Silicon Valley. They discuss the marketing behind "pasture-raised" eggs and an ant infestation in Dvorak's studio. The conversation shifts to a recent discovery of a massive colony of 1.5 million penguins previously thought to be threatened by climate change. They also note the "Siberian Beast" cold snap hitting Europe and the UK, contrasting it with previous predictions that snow would disappear from the British Isles.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), siberian beast, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [penguins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/penguins.md), guano

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/1.md)

### 2. 90th Academy Awards Predictions, "Get Out" and Woke Culture (5:23–11:43)

The 90th Academy Awards are analyzed with predictions for Best Picture. Contenders discussed include Darkest Hour, Dunkirk, Lady Bird, and The Shape of Water, which is noted for plagiarism allegations. A clip from NPR suggests that Get Out will win because voters want to appear "woke." Dvorak remains skeptical, arguing that the older Hollywood voting demographic will favor more traditional films.

Keywords: [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), get out, lady bird, shape of water, [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Jennifer Lawrence on Pay Equity, "Red Sparrow" and Hollywood Agents (11:45–20:10)

Jennifer Lawrence's appearance on PBS NewsHour to promote Red Sparrow is critiqued regarding her comments on the gender pay gap. Lawrence reflects on why she didn't feel she deserved equal pay during the production of American Hustle. The discussion highlights that talent agents, rather than studio executives alone, negotiate these contracts. Criticism is directed at the interviewer for not questioning the role of Lawrence's representation in her past salary discrepancies.

Keywords: [jennifer lawrence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-lawrence.md), red sparrow, [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), pay equity, [harvey weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvey-weinstein.md), talent agents

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Section 230 Reform, SESTA-FOSTA and Human Trafficking Legislation (20:12–25:55)

The House of Representatives passed legislation targeting online sex trafficking, specifically aimed at the website Backpage. This move threatens the liability protections of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Senator Rob Portman argues the internet has made trafficking "ruthlessly efficient," while tech advocates warn that eroding these protections could destroy platforms like YouTube and Yelp. The hosts view this as the beginning of the end for the open internet.

Keywords: [section 230](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-230.md), [backpage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backpage.md), [rob portman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-portman.md), [human trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-trafficking.md), [communications decency act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communications-decency-act.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Microsoft Supreme Court Case, CLOUD Act and Data Privacy (25:56–32:25)

Microsoft's legal battle with the U.S. government reaches the Supreme Court over the privacy of data stored on overseas servers in Ireland. Microsoft attorney Brad Smith argues for 21st-century laws to protect modern technology. The discussion covers the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act, which would require providers to disclose records regardless of physical location. Comparisons are made to the global banking system's lack of similar privacy protections.

Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), cloud act, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [brad smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brad-smith.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Brad Parscale 60 Minutes Interview, Facebook Campaign Embeds (32:25–42:23)

A 60 Minutes profile of Brad Parscale reveals how the Trump campaign utilized Facebook to win the 2016 election. Parscale explains that Facebook, Google, and Twitter provided embedded staff to train the campaign on their platforms. While the Trump team accepted these embeds, the Clinton campaign reportedly declined similar offers. The hosts predict this revelation will lead to increased calls for social media regulation and oversight.

Keywords: [brad parscale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brad-parscale.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), digital campaign

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Alexander Torshin, NRA and Russian Influence Allegations (42:24–45:57)

NPR reports on Alexander Torshin, a deputy governor of the Bank of Russia and Putin ally, who spent years cultivating ties with the NRA. Torshin reportedly attended every NRA convention between 2012 and 2016, meeting with high-level leadership and Donald Trump. The FBI is investigating whether Torshin illegally funneled money through the NRA to assist the Trump campaign. The hosts discuss the media's attempt to link the Russia investigation with the gun control debate.

Keywords: alexander torshin, [nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), mcclatchy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Trump Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, NBC News Coverage (45:58–50:34)

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and a 10% tariff on aluminum, sparking fears of a global trade war. NBC News reports that the President became "unglued" following Hope Hicks' testimony, leading to the sudden policy announcement. The hosts critique the grammar used by news anchors and the dramatic framing of the White House's internal state.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [steel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steel.md), [aluminum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aluminum.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [trade war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-war.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/8.md)

### 9. David Brooks and Mark Shields on White House "Chaos" (50:35–57:13)

David Brooks and Mark Shields discuss the perceived chaos in the Trump administration on PBS NewsHour. Brooks describes the White House as a "civil war in a leper colony" and uses the word "unglued" to describe the President's decision-making process. The hosts analyze the media's shift from using the word "unhinged" to "unglued" and suggest the term is a calculated New York Times-style linguistic creation.

Keywords: [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [mark shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-shields.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chaos.md), unglued, rance priebus

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Economic Impact of Tariffs, Ben Stein and "Ferris Bueller" (57:14–1:06:00)

CNBC uses a clip from Ferris Bueller's Day Off featuring Ben Stein to explain the historical failure of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act. However, the real Ben Stein appears on CNBC to defend the new tariffs, citing the need for a strong domestic metals industry in the event of a "hot war" with Russia. The hosts debate the actual cost increase to consumers, noting it may only be pennies for a six-pack of beer but more significant for industries like aerospace.

Keywords: [ben stein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-stein.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), ferris bueller, hawley-smoot tariff act, [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [dreamliner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreamliner.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Pennsylvania Special Election, Tariff Strategy and Market Timing (1:06:00–1:09:09)

Mark Shields suggests the steel tariffs are a strategic move to influence a special election in Pennsylvania's 18th district. The blue-collar region is a Trump stronghold where the Republican candidate is currently struggling against Democrat Conor Lamb. The hosts speculate that Trump may soften his stance on tariffs after the election is over, suggesting the current market volatility presents a buying opportunity.

Keywords: [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), conor lamb, [special election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-election.md), [steel tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steel-tariffs.md), [mark shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-shields.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Justin Trudeau on Steel Trade, WTO and Globalism (1:09:10–1:13:30)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown struggling to explain the steel trade surplus with the United States during a press conference. The hosts discuss the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in adjudicating trade disputes and why it has been absent from the current tariff conversation. They characterize the move as a direct challenge to the globalist trade order.

Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [wto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wto.md), steel trade, [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Executive Producer "Sir Benonymous" and the 1.5x Playback Speed (1:13:31–1:22:18)

A new Executive Producer, Sir Benonymous, donates $1,013.33 and explains his habit of listening to podcasts at 1.5x speed. He shares his background as a listener who found the show while looking for Dvorak's old netcasts and reflects on how the show provides mental balance. The hosts discuss how high-speed playback and digital filters are changing human perception and the quality of modern audio.

Keywords: sir benonymous, [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), netcasts, instagram filters, [mp3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mp3.md), 40th birthday

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Producer Donations, De-douching and LinkedIn Titles (1:22:19–1:31:24)

The hosts read donations from various producers, including Robert Romero and Sir Alan Bow from Canada. They perform "de-douching" rituals for donors and play a classic Al Sharpton clip involving "skillets" (Skittles). A discussion ensues about listeners using their "Executive Producer" titles on LinkedIn to enhance their professional profiles, with the hosts considering creating an official company page to validate these claims.

Keywords: bear delaware, [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [skittles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skittles.md), [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Netflix "Queer Eye" Reboot and Masculine Vulnerability (1:31:27–1:36:55)

A review of the Netflix reboot of Queer Eye highlights its shift from flamboyant caricature to a more emotional and human format. The hosts describe the show's structure, involving home and lifestyle makeovers for men in Georgia, including a Trump-supporting police officer. They characterize the series as a "Red Pill" show in disguise that promotes masculine energy and vulnerability.

Keywords: [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), queer eye, [atlanta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta.md), [masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masculinity.md), [red pill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-pill.md), [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/15.md)

### 16. San Francisco Car Break-in Epidemic and War on Cars (1:36:56–1:44:10)

Car break-ins have reached record levels in San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland, with over 31,000 reports in San Francisco alone during 2017. The hosts argue that the city has deprioritized these crimes as part of a broader "war on cars" to favor ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. They also discuss the implementation of "demand-responsive" parking meters that charge exorbitant rates to discourage driving.

Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [car break-ins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-break-ins.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md), [parking meters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parking-meters.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/16.md)

### 17. San Francisco Police RV Standoff and Shooting Accuracy (1:44:10–1:46:51)

A police standoff in San Francisco involving a murder suspect, Joel Armstrong, resulted in 65 shots fired by seven officers at an RV. Despite the high volume of fire, no one was hit. The hosts mock the lack of accuracy and the police's reliance on shouting rather than using bullhorns during the confrontation.

Keywords: sfpd, rv standoff, golden gate park, joel armstrong, [shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shooting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Kardell Waters Arrest, Central Michigan University Shooting (1:46:52–1:52:23)

The arrest of Kardell Waters in Reno reveals he was wanted for 17 counts of murder in the East Bay. Simultaneously, a shooting at Central Michigan University involving a student killing his parents is discussed. The hosts argue that these stories receive less national media attention than other mass shootings because the perpetrators and victims do not fit the preferred narrative for gun control advocacy.

Keywords: kardell waters, [reno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reno.md), central michigan university, [school shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shooting.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Second Amendment Repeal Feasibility and the Heller Case (1:52:23–1:57:50)

NPR explores the legal process required to repeal the Second Amendment, noting the high bar of two-thirds congressional approval and ratification by 38 states. The discussion touches on the 2008 Heller case which affirmed an individual's right to bear arms for self-defense. The hosts question how new legislation can legally infringe on a right that the Supreme Court has ruled "shall not be infringed."

Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), heller case, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/19.md)

### 20. H.R. McMaster Resignation Rumors and "Javanka" White House Dynamics (1:57:51–2:00:36)

Rumors circulate regarding the potential resignation of National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster and Chief of Staff John Kelly. The hosts discuss New York Times reports suggesting that Kelly wants Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner out of the White House. They reiterate their theory that military intelligence is effectively running the administration and these officials are unlikely to leave.

Keywords: [h.r. mcmaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-r-mcmaster.md), [john kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kelly.md), [ivanka trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivanka-trump.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Apple Park Glass Wall Injuries and 911 Calls (2:00:37–2:03:20)

Employees at Apple's new "spaceship" campus in Cupertino have been injured by walking into the building's transparent glass walls. 911 recordings reveal multiple incidents of people being "disoriented and bleeding" after collisions. To solve the problem, Apple has reportedly begun placing simple stickers on the glass, which the hosts find ironically low-tech for a trillion-dollar technology company.

Keywords: apple park, [cupertino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cupertino.md), glass walls, [911 calls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/911-calls.md), [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [stickers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stickers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Pedestrian Deaths, Smartphone Distraction and "Super Skunk" Weed (2:03:21–2:08:35)

Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have reached a 25-year high, with nearly 6,000 deaths in 2017. A report suggests smartphone distraction and legalized marijuana are contributing factors. Meanwhile, in the UK, a "war on weed" is targeting "Super Skunk" allegedly smuggled from Holland in flower trucks, which authorities claim causes neurological damage.

Keywords: [pedestrian deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedestrian-deaths.md), [smartphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphones.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), super skunk, [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [holland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holland.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/22.md)

### 23. NBA "Negro National Anthem" and Ray Charles (2:08:36–2:11:10)

During Black History Month, several NBA teams played "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the Negro National Anthem. The hosts review a performance of the song by Ray Charles on the Dick Cavett Show. They discuss the cultural implications of having alternative national anthems and the difficulty of audience participation with the song's rhythm.

Keywords: [nba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nba.md), lift every voice, ray charles, [black history month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-history-month.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Knighting of Sir Benonymous and Final Producer Credits (2:11:11–2:20:28)

The hosts conduct the formal knighting ceremony for Sir Benonymous of the 1.5x Playback. They review final donations from producers like Baron Mark Tanner and Sir Chris James. A critique of political fundraising follows, noting that the DNC is using Parkland student survivors in "shameless" form letters to solicit donations, which the hosts characterize as political child abuse.

Keywords: sir benonymous, lars trump, [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [child abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-abuse.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Michael Butler, NRA Membership and Retailer Virtue Signaling (2:20:30–2:25:09)

Michael Butler of the Rock and Roll Geek Show provides feedback on his NRA membership, noting a lack of actual benefits like hotel discounts. The hosts discuss retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart stopping the sale of AR-15s, which they describe as "virtue signaling" since some of these stores had already discontinued those products years prior.

Keywords: [michael butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-butler.md), [nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), dick's sporting goods, [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [ar-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ar-15.md), [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Ken Dilanian CIA Allegations, Mueller Indictments and Putin Interview (2:25:11–2:33:56)

MSNBC reporter Ken Dilanian is identified as a former CIA collaborator who reportedly cleared stories with the agency while at the LA Times. Dilanian reports that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is moving toward indictments related to the DNC hack. Meanwhile, Megyn Kelly's interview with Vladimir Putin is analyzed, where Putin demands official legal documents and evidence of Russian law violations before considering any extradition or prosecution.

Keywords: ken dilanian, [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [megyn kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megyn-kelly.md), [dnc hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Professor Stephen Cohen on 1996 Russian Election Interference (2:33:57–2:38:17)

Professor Stephen Cohen provides a historical account of U.S. interference in the 1996 Russian presidential election. He details how the Clinton administration used IMF loans and American political consultants to rescue Boris Yeltsin's failing campaign against the Communist Party. The hosts highlight the irony of current U.S. outrage over Russian meddling given the overt "Yanks to the Rescue" operations of the 1990s.

Keywords: [stephen cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-cohen.md), [boris yeltsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-yeltsin.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), 1996 election, [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [time magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-magazine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Connecticut STD Minor Consent Bill and Flu Vaccine Failure (2:38:17–2:44:02)

A bill in Connecticut (H.B. 2016) would allow minors to receive "prophylactic treatment" for STDs, such as the Gardasil HPV vaccine, without parental consent. The hosts link this to broader concerns about government-mandated medical procedures. They also note a CDC report admitting the recent flu vaccine was largely ineffective, despite aggressive public health campaigns.

Keywords: [connecticut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connecticut.md), [gardasil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardasil.md), [hpv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md), medical consent

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Ibuprofen and Male Fertility Study (2:44:03–2:47:11)

A study published by the National Academy of Sciences suggests that regular use of ibuprofen can alter human testicular physiology, leading to a state of "compensated hypogonadism." This condition is linked to declining sperm counts in men. The hosts advise listeners to consider returning to aspirin to avoid potential hormonal side effects.

Keywords: [ibuprofen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibuprofen.md), [sperm count](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sperm-count.md), hypogonadism, [fertility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertility.md), [aspirin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspirin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Ethiopia Grand Renaissance Dam and Nile Water War (2:47:11–2:50:58)

Ethiopia is nearing completion of a $4 billion mega-dam on the Blue Nile, intended to provide massive hydroelectric power. Egypt views the project as an existential threat to its water supply, potentially triggering a regional "water war." The hosts note that while an Italian firm is building the dam, Chinese interests are heavily integrated into Ethiopia's infrastructure and economy.

Keywords: [ethiopia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethiopia.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [nile river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nile-river.md), grand renaissance dam, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), hydroelectricity

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/30.md)

### 31. iHeartRadio Bankruptcy, Wilbur Ross and Show Outro (2:50:59–3:00:35)

iHeartRadio faces potential bankruptcy after missing a $100 million payment, with Sirius XM emerging as a potential buyer. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross defends the new tariffs on CNBC, while Senator Ben Sasse dismisses them as "kooky 18th-century protectionism." The hosts conclude the show with final thoughts on the Oscars and a musical montage.

Keywords: [iheartradio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartradio.md), [sirius xm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sirius-xm.md), [wilbur ross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wilbur-ross.md), [hope hicks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope-hicks.md), [ben sasse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-sasse.md), [adios mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/31.md)

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