# A Jew In The Safe > Military tensions in the Pacific rise as the FDA strikes homeopathic remedies and the pharmaceutical industry tightens its multi-million dollar grip on national news broadcasts. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 106 - **Published:** 2009-06-21 - **Length:** 1h 4m - **Topics:** [Missile Defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missile-defense.md), Zicam Warning, [Monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), TSA Lawsuit, Nokia N97, Madoff Silence - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe ## About this episode The Pentagon has deployed advanced radar systems and interceptors to Hawaii following intelligence reports that North Korea may test-fire a missile toward the islands on July 4th. Defense Secretary Robert Gates authorized the defensive build-up as tensions escalate with Pyongyang. This military maneuver coincides with a critical analysis of the pharmaceutical industry's grip on American media, where ABC News broadcasts are increasingly dominated by high-priced advertisements for drugs like Ambien CR and Nicoderm CQ. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg recently issued a severe warning against Zicam, leading to a 70% collapse in Matrixx Initiatives stock after reports of permanent sensory loss. Meanwhile, the ACLU is challenging TSA policies regarding the detention and questioning of passengers over personal property. In the corporate sector, Monsanto faces renewed scrutiny over Terminator seed technology and its alleged link to a massive wave of farmer suicides in India. The episode also tracks the settlement of a Creative Commons lawsuit against the Dutch publisher De Telegraaf, resulting in mandatory donations to War Child and Stop AIDS Now. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak provide a raw look at the industry from a hotel in Los Angeles, reflecting on the decline of traditional television and the rise of independent media. The hosts examine a controversial segment on the PBS program Biz Kids involving offensive stereotypes and discuss the tragic mid-flight death of Continental Airlines Captain Craig Linnell. Personal anecdotes about Virgin America upgrades and the hazards of designer trousers round out this Father's Day broadcast. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/transcript.md. ### 1. Father's Day Greetings and Personal Apologies (0:01–1:24) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from a hotel in Los Angeles, California, on Father's Day. Curry apologizes for his behavior during recent travels, explaining that he becomes a different person after long trips. Dvorak accepts the apology, noting he recognized Curry was in a specific sub-personality. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [father's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/father-s-day.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), travel behavior [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/1.md) ### 2. PayPal Subscription Fee Apology and Network News Critique (1:24–2:16) The hosts apologize to listeners for previously suggesting a $2 monthly subscription model, which they discovered allows PayPal to take a disproportionate amount of the funds. They transition into a critique of ABC News, specifically targeting the high volume of commercials and the quality of the broadcast. Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [subscription model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscription-model.md), [network news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/network-news.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fees.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Barack Obama Father's Day Message and Healthcare Bureaucracy (2:16–6:20) President Barack Obama delivers a Father's Day message emphasizing the importance of active fatherhood while facing questions about the pending healthcare bill. The discussion shifts to Republican talking points regarding "bureaucrats standing between doctors and patients," which the hosts argue is a scripted phrase used by lobbyists to protect insurance company interests. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [father's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/father-s-day.md), [healthcare bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-bill.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [lobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbyists.md), bureaucrat [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Medical Research Funding and Social Media Interactions (6:21–7:59) A scientist reports that budgets for medical research programs have been severely cut, forcing researchers to beg for private funding. In a lighter segment, Dvorak mentions his daughter sent him a Father's Day greeting via Twitter, noting that newspapers in Holland have begun reprinting their public social media exchanges. Keywords: [medical research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-research.md), [funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funding.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [holland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holland.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/4.md) ### 5. North Korean Missile Threats and Hawaii Defense Systems (8:00–11:03) The Pentagon is reportedly beefing up missile defense systems in Hawaii following reports that North Korea may test-fire a missile toward the islands on July 4th. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has deployed a "giant radar" and interceptors to the region. The hosts express skepticism regarding the legitimacy of the threat and the media's use of stock footage of goose-stepping soldiers. Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [missile defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missile-defense.md), giant radar, [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Pilot Death During Continental Flight to Newark (10:06–11:51) Captain Craig Linnell, 60, died mid-flight during a Continental Airlines trip from Brussels to Newark. A cardiologist on board responded to the emergency, but the pilot was found dead in the cockpit. The flight landed safely under the control of the co-pilot, with passengers only learning of the death after arrival. Keywords: [continental airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/continental-airlines.md), [newark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newark.md), craig linnell, pilot death, mid-flight emergency [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Virgin America Flight Experience and Captain Interactions (11:52–13:35) A host describes a positive experience on Virgin America flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles, including a $25 first-class upgrade. The segment highlights a new trend where airline captains, including those at JetBlue, walk through the cabin to greet passengers personally before takeoff. Keywords: [virgin america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virgin-america.md), [jetblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jetblue.md), airline upgrades, flight captain, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/7.md) ### 8. ABC News Commercial Analysis and Big Pharma Dominance (12:41–15:08) An analysis of an ABC News broadcast reveals that the majority of advertising time is purchased by pharmaceutical companies. Products advertised include Ambien CR, Nicoderm CQ, and various prostate and allergy medications. The hosts argue that the news content has become a "fluff piece" wrapper for high-priced medical advertisements. Keywords: [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), ambien cr, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [commercials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commercials.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/8.md) ### 9. FDA Warning Against Zicam and Homeopathic Market Impact (15:08–18:33) The FDA, under Commissioner Margaret "Peggy" Hamburg, issued a warning against the use of Zicam, claiming it causes a permanent loss of smell. Following the announcement, Matrixx Initiatives shares dropped over 70%. The hosts suggest the move may be a coordinated effort by Big Pharma to eliminate competition from homeopathic cold remedies. Keywords: zicam, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), margaret hamburg, [zinc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zinc.md), homeopathic remedy, [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Bernard Madoff Sentencing Delay and Media Silence (18:34–19:27) Despite a scheduled sentencing date of June 16th for Bernard Madoff, the hosts observe a lack of follow-up coverage in major financial publications like the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. They question why the media has gone silent on the man responsible for a $50 billion Ponzi scheme. Keywords: [bernard madoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernard-madoff.md), [sentencing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sentencing.md), [financial fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-fraud.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Ambien CR Commercial Disclaimers and Psychological Effects (19:29–23:25) A 60-second commercial for Ambien CR is analyzed for its lengthy list of side effects, including sleep-eating, sleep-driving, and hallucinations. The hosts discuss the psychological phenomenon where warnings on products like cigarettes can actually make them more attractive to certain consumers. Keywords: ambien cr, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [sleepwalking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleepwalking.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), advertising psychology [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Fox Reality Channel and Sex Decoy Programming (23:26–26:38) The Fox Reality channel features a program called "Sex Decoy," where women are hired to lure married men into compromising situations to prove infidelity. The hosts compare the show's aggressive tactics to "Dog the Bounty Hunter" and criticize the ethics of televised sting operations. Keywords: fox reality, sex decoy, [reality television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-television.md), [sting operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sting-operations.md), [infidelity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infidelity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Decline of Traditional Television and Rise of Alternative Media (26:39–28:46) The hosts declare traditional analog television "bad for your health" and predict its eventual demise in favor of independent online media. They argue that the current state of programming is designed to "melt your brain" and encourage listeners to abandon cable subscriptions for transparent internet-based content. Keywords: [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [mevio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mevio.md), [alternative media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alternative-media.md), [digital transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-transition.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/13.md) ### 14. TSA Security Screening and Training Anecdotes (28:04–30:46) A host recounts a thorough security screening at San Francisco International Airport involving a TSA agent training a new recruit. The process included extensive swabbing of electronic gear and wireless transmitters. The anecdote highlights the perceived absurdity of liquid restrictions and the behavior of security personnel. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [san francisco airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco-airport.md), bag check, explosive swabs [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/14.md) ### 15. TSA Questioning Rights and Civil Liberties Lawsuit (30:48–31:27) The ACLU is involved in a lawsuit challenging the TSA's claim that they have the right to detain and question passengers about their personal property or cash. The TSA maintains that passengers must cooperate with screening, which may include answering questions about their belongings or being referred to authorities. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [civil rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights.md), [airport screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-screening.md), [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Creative Commons Lawsuit Settlement with De Telegraaf (31:28–32:49) A Creative Commons copyright lawsuit against the Telegraaf publishing corporation in the Netherlands has resulted in a settlement. The corporation agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to charities "War Child" and "Stop AIDS Now." Additionally, they signed a covenant agreeing to a 50,000 euro penalty for any future violations. Keywords: [creative commons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creative-commons.md), de telegraaf, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [settlement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/settlement.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Nokia N97 Review and Android Comparison (32:06–36:36) The new Nokia N97 smartphone is evaluated for its hardware design, featuring a tilt-up touchscreen and physical keyboard. However, the hosts express a preference for the Android operating system due to its seamless integration with Google services like Mail, Calendar, and voice-activated Maps. Keywords: nokia n97, [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [google maps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-maps.md), [symbian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symbian.md), [touchscreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/touchscreen.md), [smartphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/17.md) ### 18. David Letterman and Sarah Palin Controversy (36:36–38:59) The public feud between comedian David Letterman and Sarah Palin is discussed following Letterman's jokes about Palin's daughter. The hosts examine the legal age of sexual consent in Alaska (16) versus the age for viewing adult material (18), questioning the cultural consistency of these regulations. Keywords: [david letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [age of consent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/age-of-consent.md), late night comedy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/18.md) ### 19. American Cultural Attitudes Toward Nudity (38:17–40:28) A host reflects on the "mental block" in American culture regarding the naked body, contrasting it with European upbringings and historical art. The discussion touches on the Janet Jackson "nipple gate" incident and the perceived hypocrisy of a culture that shuns nudity but promotes reality shows about infidelity. Keywords: [nudity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nudity.md), [janet jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-jackson.md), american culture, [puritanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puritanism.md), european upbringing [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Kombucha Health Claims and Vinegar Cultivation (39:48–44:09) The hosts discuss Kombucha, describing it as a "gob of goo" or acetic acid colony. Dvorak shares his 35-year history of growing vinegar from leftover wine, warning that certain home-brewed cultures can produce "poisonous" vinegar that causes severe heartburn or ulcers. Keywords: [kombucha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kombucha.md), [vinegar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinegar.md), microbiology, [health food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-food.md), [fermentation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fermentation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Taylor Swift and Music Industry Pay-to-Play Allegations (43:25–46:27) An email from a former video director for George Strait alleges that Taylor Swift's father, a high-level Merrill Lynch executive, paid $1 million to secure her spot as an opening act. The hosts argue this is evidence of how wealth is used to "ramrod" untalented artists into popular culture through corporate connections in Nashville. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), george strait, [merrill lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrill-lynch.md), [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Listener Feedback and Career Paths in Journalism (46:29–48:07) A listener who is a truck driver writes in to express relief that he did not pursue a career in television journalism after hearing the hosts' descriptions of the industry's inner workings. The hosts praise the listener for having a "real job" that contributes to the country's backbone. Keywords: [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [broadcast news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [career advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md), [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Personal Injury Anecdote and Clothing Quality (47:22–50:45) A host shares a graphic personal story about a minor medical emergency caused by a sharp seam in high-end designer trousers. The incident leads to a humorous discussion about the dangers of "nanotechnology" in clothing and the benefits of buying simple clothes from Costco. Keywords: personal injury, [prada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prada.md), [nanotechnology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanotechnology.md), clothing seams, medical scare [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/23.md) ### 24. PBS Biz Kids Program and Stereotyping Controversy (49:48–54:43) The PBS show "Biz Kids," underwritten by credit unions, is criticized for a segment featuring a puppet that allegedly uses Jewish stereotypes while counting money in a bank vault. The hosts call for the producers to be vilified and the program to be removed from the air for promoting offensive caricatures to children. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), biz kids, [credit unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-unions.md), [woody allen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woody-allen.md), [stereotyping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stereotyping.md), [puppets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puppets.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Air France Flight 447 Alternative Theories (54:44–56:15) A Spanish newspaper, El Mundo, reports that a pilot from another flight saw a "strong intense flash of white light" at the moment Air France Flight 447 disappeared. The hosts jokingly speculate about "space wars" and "death rays" involving Boeing and Airbus, noting the lack of mainstream media coverage on the flash. Keywords: [air france 447](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france-447.md), el mundo, [space wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-wars.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), aviation mystery [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/106-a-jew-in-the-safe/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Monsanto Terminator Seeds and Indian Farmer Suicides (56:16–1:00:19) The discussion focuses on Monsanto's "Terminator seeds," which are genetically modified to prevent replication, forcing farmers to buy new seeds annually. This technology, along with crop failures, is linked to a crisis in India where over 87,000 farmers reportedly committed suicide between 2002 and 2006 due to insurmountable debt. 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