# Bone Saw > A forensic mystery in Istanbul collides with a surreal Oval Office summit as the media industrial complex grapples with bone saws, prison reform, and climate metaphors. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1077 - **Published:** 2018-10-14 - **Length:** 3h 2m - **Topics:** [Jamal Khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md), [Kanye West](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), [Magnitsky Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnitsky-act.md), Larry Hoover, [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), Hurricane Michael, iPlane 1 - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw ## About this episode The disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul has ignited a global firestorm involving forensic bone saws and alleged assassination squads. Senator Tim Kaine is now pushing for the invocation of the Magnitsky Act to trigger human rights sanctions, while Turkish officials claim audio evidence from an Apple Watch proves a violent struggle occurred. The narrative shifts between a botched extraction theory and a pre-planned execution as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Beyond the consulate walls, the release of Pastor Andrew Brunson by Turkey suggests a high-stakes geopolitical trade-off involving CIA intelligence databases and Chinese espionage. In Washington, Kanye West’s Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump and NFL legend Jim Brown sparked a media frenzy, with CNN analysts labeling the visit a minstrel show. West used the platform to advocate for the clemency of Larry Hoover, criticize the 13th Amendment trapdoor that enables prison slave labor, and propose the hydrogen-powered iPlane 1 to replace Air Force One. Climate alarmism reached a fever pitch as Al Gore compared atmospheric pollution to 500,000 Hiroshima bombs while Neil deGrasse Tyson warned of sea levels rising to the Statue of Liberty’s elbow. Meanwhile, the Florida Panhandle recovers from Hurricane Michael as political pundits Mark Shields and David Brooks frame the upcoming midterms as a referendum on negative polarization. The episode concludes with a knighting ceremony for Sir Gasket of the Region and a critique of the CIA’s new recruitment strategy on NPR. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/transcript.md. ### 1. Jamal Khashoggi Disappearance, CNN Coverage Analysis (0:00–6:46) The disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul is analyzed through the lens of media reporting. A CNN report by Nick Robertson details Turkish claims of audio-visual evidence documenting an assault and the moment Khashoggi's life ended. Discrepancies in the audio quality of news clips are noted, specifically how background noise vanished during mentions of political targeting against Saudi Arabia. Keywords: [jamal khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [istanbul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/istanbul.md), [nick robertson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-robertson.md), [consulate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consulate.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Tim Kaine, Magnitsky Act Sanctions, Saudi Arms Sales (6:47–11:55) Senator Tim Kaine discusses the legislative response to the Jamal Khashoggi case, focusing on the invocation of the Magnitsky Act to trigger a 120-day investigation into human rights abuses. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is also considering blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia due to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Pre-printed protest signs appearing shortly after the disappearance suggest a coordinated political response. Keywords: [tim kaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-kaine.md), [magnitsky act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnitsky-act.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [arms sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-sales.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Andrew Brunson Release, CIA Intelligence Databases, China Spies (11:55–16:42) The release of Pastor Andrew Brunson by Turkey is viewed as a potential deal linked to the Khashoggi investigation. Concerns are raised regarding the security of CIA intelligence databases, citing the case of a Chinese operative who allegedly compromised U.S. assets in China. The transition to centralized digital databases, including the use of Salesforce by intelligence agencies, is criticized for making agents easier to identify. Keywords: [andrew brunson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-brunson.md), [erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), jerry chun shing lee, [salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Jamal Khashoggi Forensic Evidence, Bone Saw Claims (16:42–19:43) Reports from Democracy Now! and the Washington Post describe the alleged assassination squad sent to Istanbul, which reportedly included a forensic expert. Turkish officials claim a bone saw was used to dismember Jamal Khashoggi's body inside the consulate. The narrative of 15 men arriving on private jets is scrutinized for its dramatic elements and potential to distract from broader geopolitical motives. Keywords: [jamal khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md), [mohammed bin salman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mohammed-bin-salman.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), bone saw, forensic expert [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Jamal Khashoggi Marriage Documents, Extraction Theory, Apple Watch (19:44–27:13) The logistical details of Jamal Khashoggi's visit to the Istanbul consulate are questioned, specifically why he was required to travel from Washington D.C. to Turkey for a simple divorce document. An alternative theory suggests the event was a botched extraction attempt by Saudi operatives rather than a planned murder. Claims that an Apple Watch recorded the incident and uploaded it to the cloud are dismissed as technically improbable due to embassy security measures. Keywords: [jamal khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md), [istanbul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/istanbul.md), [apple watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-watch.md), [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md), [extraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extraction.md), marriage documents, [faraday cage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faraday-cage.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/5.md) ### 6. DAWN Organization, Jamal Khashoggi Intelligence Ties (27:13–34:06) Selim Sazak discusses Jamal Khashoggi's work on a pro-democracy think tank called DAWN (Democracy for the Arab World Now), incorporated in Delaware. Khashoggi's past associations with the Muslim Brotherhood and his early interviews with Osama bin Laden are highlighted as evidence of his deep ties to intelligence circles. The segment concludes that Khashoggi likely operated as a "spook" rather than a traditional journalist. Keywords: [jamal khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamal-khashoggi.md), selim sazak, dawn, [muslim brotherhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-brotherhood.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Kanye West Oval Office Visit, Don Lemon Criticism (34:06–40:24) Kanye West's meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office is analyzed following intense media backlash. CNN's Don Lemon characterized the visit as a "minstrel show," a term historically used to describe blackface performances, and suggested West was embarrassing the African-American community. The hosts argue that the media is intentionally using soundbites to make West appear unhinged while ignoring the substance of his remarks. Keywords: [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [oval office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oval-office.md), minstrel show, [uncle tom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uncle-tom.md), black america [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Jim Brown, North Korea Diplomacy, Trump Meeting (40:25–44:05) NFL legend Jim Brown participated in the Oval Office meeting, expressing his desire to serve the country and contribute to positive change. Brown praised the administration's diplomatic efforts with North Korea, noting that the dialogue likely prevented a major war. President Trump credited the meetings with Mike Pompeo for stopping nuclear testing and saving millions of lives in Seoul. Keywords: jim brown, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [seoul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seoul.md), [mike pompeo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pompeo.md), [nfl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nfl.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Larry Hoover Clemency, Opus One YouTube Analysis (44:06–48:11) Kanye West used his White House access to advocate for the release of Larry Hoover, the 68-year-old co-founder of the Gangster Disciples currently serving six life sentences. Analysis from the "Opus One" YouTube channel suggests that West's alignment with Trump is a strategic move to gain the "presidential stamp of approval" for specific community goals. Black commentators on the platform argue that West is "finessing" the system to achieve tangible results like Hoover's freedom. Keywords: larry hoover, [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), opus one, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), gangster disciples, [prison reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison-reform.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/9.md) ### 10. CNN Panel Backlash, White Supremacy by Ventriloquism (48:11–53:40) CNN analysts, including Bakari Sellers, labeled Kanye West's behavior as "white supremacy by ventriloquism," claiming he was a vessel for anti-black sentiments. Don Lemon compared West unfavorably to the rapper Common, who previously visited the Obama White House to perform spoken word poetry. The segment criticizes the media for questioning West's mental health as a means of marginalizing his political dissent. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [bakari sellers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakari-sellers.md), [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), common, [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/10.md) ### 11. ADX Supermax, Alternate Universes, Kanye West Philosophy (53:40–58:39) Kanye West's reference to the Unabomber is clarified by the fact that Larry Hoover is incarcerated at the ADX Supermax in Florence, Colorado, alongside Ted Kaczynski. West expressed a philosophical belief in alternate universes, suggesting that in another dimension, he could be the one in prison. This perspective is framed as a religious or quantum-based motivation for his humanitarian efforts. Keywords: adx supermax, larry hoover, [ted kaczynski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kaczynski.md), [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), [quantum physics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-physics.md), florence colorado [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Mental Health Institutions, Reagan Era Policy, Black Incarceration (58:39–1:01:47) The closure of mental health facilities in the 1980s under the Reagan administration is linked to the subsequent rise in prison populations. Kanye West noted that the lack of these institutions led to higher arrest rates in the black community. The discussion highlights how liberal pressure to close "horrible" facilities resulted in the mentally ill being funneled into the criminal justice system. Keywords: [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [incarceration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/incarceration.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), agnew state hospital, [1980s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1980s.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Campaign Slogans, Male Energy, Adidas Manufacturing (1:01:48–1:04:59) Kanye West criticized Hillary Clinton's "I'm with her" slogan for lacking "male energy" and failing to resonate with men who grew up without fathers. He credited his success with Adidas and the "Yeezy effect" for giving him the leverage to demand that manufacturing be brought back to the American "core," specifically Chicago. West argued that economic empowerment and fatherhood are essential for community stability. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [adidas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adidas.md), [yeezy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yeezy.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [casper mattress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casper-mattress.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Thirteenth Amendment Trapdoor, Prison Slave Labor (1:05:00–1:08:10) Kanye West's call to "abolish" the 13th Amendment refers to the "trapdoor" clause that allows for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. This legal loophole enables corporations to utilize cheap prison labor, which West likens to modern-day slavery. The discussion notes that many American companies benefit from this system while simultaneously criticizing labor practices in China. Keywords: [13th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/13th-amendment.md), [slavery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slavery.md), [prison labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison-labor.md), [ikea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ikea.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), involuntary servitude [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Kanye West IQ, iPlane 1, Media Marginalization (1:08:12–1:15:35) Kanye West revealed he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder when he actually suffered from sleep deprivation, and he claimed a 98th percentile IQ. During the meeting, he presented a concept for the "iPlane 1," a hydrogen-powered aircraft he suggested Apple should build for the President. The segment concludes that the media's focus on West's "craziness" is a tactic to prevent the black community from hearing his message on prison reform and economic independence. Keywords: [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), iplane 1, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [foxconn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foxconn.md), [bipolar disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/15.md) ### 16. No Agenda Art, Executive Producer Credits, Jingle Requests (1:15:36–1:19:47) The hosts thank Uncle Cave Bear for the episode artwork and acknowledge Patrick Funchion as the executive producer for episode 1077. A technical issue regarding jingle submissions via Google Drive is discussed, with the hosts requesting that producers send files directly as email attachments. The segment transitions into the "Value for Value" funding model explanation. Keywords: [uncle cave bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uncle-cave-bear.md), patrick funchion, [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), [google drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-drive.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Producer Donations, Birthday Shoutouts, Value for Value (1:19:47–1:23:49) Individual donations from producers are read, including contributions from Katie Cavanaugh and Dennis Stevens. The hosts compare the value of the podcast to the cost of a Xanax prescription, suggesting that listeners contribute based on the sanity the show provides. Credits for executive and associate executive producers are affirmed as valid for professional use on platforms like LinkedIn. Keywords: katie cavanaugh, dennis stevens, [david fugazotto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-fugazotto.md), [xanax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xanax.md), [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Jim Brown Film Career, Nicole Wallace Violence Rhetoric (1:23:50–1:25:46) The film career of Jim Brown is briefly discussed, clarifying his roles in "The Dirty Dozen" and "Mars Attacks" versus Bubba Smith's role in "Police Academy." In a separate news item, MSNBC's Nicole Wallace is criticized for suggesting that Jeb Bush should have punched Donald Trump in the face during the 2016 debates. The hosts highlight the hypocrisy of media figures who decry Trump's rhetoric while promoting physical violence. Keywords: jim brown, [bubba smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bubba-smith.md), [nicole wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicole-wallace.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Climate Change, Insurance Rates (1:25:46–1:30:29) Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared on the Van Jones Show to warn that melting ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica could raise sea levels to the "elbow of the Statue of Liberty." Tyson claimed that the Pentagon and insurance companies have "no debate" on the issue. However, the hosts note that insurance rates in coastal areas like northern Silicon Valley have not changed, suggesting the alarmism is not reflected in market behavior. Keywords: [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md), [van jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-jones.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [sea level](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Al Gore, IPCC Report, Hiroshima Bomb Comparison (1:30:29–1:34:50) Al Gore discussed the latest UN IPCC report on PBS NewsHour, using a metaphor that man-made global warming traps as much heat energy daily as 500,000 Hiroshima-class atomic bombs. Gore referred to the atmosphere as an "open sewer" for pollution. The hosts analyze Gore's performance, noting his use of "torqued up" language to grab the attention of policymakers. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [hiroshima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiroshima.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Al Gore Micro-Expressions, Scientific Consensus, Hurricane Michael (1:34:50–1:44:35) The hosts identify "tells" or micro-expressions in Al Gore's interview, specifically an awkward chuckle when discussing the scientific community. Gore claimed that 99-plus percent of scientists are aligned on climate objectives and compared dissenters to "flat earthers." He also labeled the United States a "rogue nation" for its stance on the Paris Agreement. The rapid development of Hurricane Michael is discussed as a potential "freak storm" used to bolster climate narratives. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [micro-expressions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/micro-expressions.md), hurricane michael, [scientific consensus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-consensus.md), rogue nation, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Florida Panhandle Infrastructure, Voter Suppression, HTM vs HTML (1:44:36–1:48:52) The devastation of Hurricane Michael in the conservative Florida Panhandle is viewed as a potential obstacle for the upcoming midterm elections between Rick Scott and Bill Nelson. A technical tangent explains the origin of the ".htm" file extension, which was a limitation of early Microsoft operating systems that could not handle four-character extensions like ".html." Keywords: [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [rick scott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-scott.md), [andrew gillum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-gillum.md), voter guide, [htm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/htm.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [web design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/web-design.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/22.md) ### 23. California Propositions, Voter ID Laws, Austin Local Bonds (1:48:51–1:54:36) The No Agenda Voter Guide for California propositions is introduced, focusing on the repeal of the gasoline tax (Proposition 6). The hosts contrast California's mail-in ballot system with Texas's voter ID laws, dismissing claims that ID requirements constitute voter suppression. In Austin, a $950 million bond package and Mayor Stephen Adler's leadership are criticized for failing to address transportation and homelessness effectively. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), proposition 6, [gas tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-tax.md), [voter id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-id.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), stephen adler, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Electric Scooter Regulation, Silicon Valley Arrogance, San Francisco Model (1:54:37–1:59:02) The rapid deployment of electric scooters in cities like Austin and San Francisco is criticized as an arrogant "market flooding" tactic by Silicon Valley startups. San Francisco's new regulatory model, which requires companies to provide helmets and on-the-ground assistance, is praised for holding these businesses accountable. The hosts note that unlike Uber, scooters are physical property that cities can easily impound if regulations are ignored. Keywords: [electric scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-scooters.md), [lime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lime.md), [bird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), stephen adler, [transit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transit.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Robert Klein, Trump Profanity, Mar-a-Lago Gig (1:59:03–2:03:10) Comedian Robert Klein is featured as the "unhinged Trump hater of the week" after a profane rant outside a restaurant. Klein's anger reportedly stems from a personal slight where Donald Trump failed to introduce him properly during a performance at Mar-a-Lago. The segment notes a trend of aging celebrities using extreme profanity to express political dissent. Keywords: [robert klein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-klein.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), [profanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/profanity.md), [robert de niro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-de-niro.md), [kathy griffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-griffin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Knighting Ceremony, Sir Gasket of the Region, Foundry Gifts (2:03:11–2:11:45) Rusty Dutch is knighted as "Sir Gasket of the Region" following a $1,000 donation. The hosts also discuss a gift from Ryan Showalter, a foundry worker who sent custom-cast ice cream scoops and bottle openers. Showalter's note explained that the show inspired him to take over his father's valve casting business, countering the trend of third-generation family business decline. Keywords: rusty dutch, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), foundry, fresno valves, ice cream scoop, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1077-bone-saw/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Harrison Bergeron, CIA Recruitment Ads, NPR Underwriting (2:11:48–2:14:56) A teacher reports success in using Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" to teach students about the dangers of hyper-equality and social justice movements. Meanwhile, a recruitment advertisement for the CIA's Directorate of Operations was heard on an NPR affiliate station (KUOW). The hosts find it notable that a public broadcasting station would accept the CIA as a corporate underwriter. 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