# Get A Shot of Protection With The No Agenda Show! > A collapsing newspaper industry and Sarah Palin's shock resignation provide the backdrop for a global surge in mandatory vaccine programs and economic instability. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 110 - **Published:** 2009-07-06 - **Length:** 1h 10m - **Topics:** Palin Resignation, [Swine Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), Alaska Secession, NHS Privacy, [U6 Unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u6-unemployment.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show ## About this episode The San Francisco Chronicle is hemorrhaging $1 million per week as publisher Frank J. Vega attempts a desperate pivot to color printing and magazine-style layouts. While the newspaper industry collapses, Sarah Palin's sudden resignation as Governor of Alaska fuels speculation regarding her husband Todd Palin's ties to the Alaska Independence Party. These local crises mirror a global shift as the Obama administration faces a predicted six-month test of mettle amid rising secessionist rhetoric and economic hitman theories. UK Health Secretary Andy Burnham warns of 100,000 daily swine flu cases by August, prompting Ireland to commit 88 million euros to a national vaccination program. This medical mobilization coincides with reports of prison uprisings in Massachusetts and Queensland as inmates fear forced treatments. Meanwhile, the UK Conservative Party under David Cameron faces scrutiny for plans to hand NHS patient records to Google and Microsoft, a move complicated by a Tory official's marriage to a Google executive. In the United States, the U6 unemployment rate has quietly climbed to 16.5 percent, signaling a level of labor underutilization not seen since the Great Depression. Matt Taibbi exposes Goldman Sachs as a bubble-generating machine in a scathing Rolling Stone report while Bernie Madoff begins his 150-year sentence. Amidst the financial ruin, the Dutch pension fund ABP is profiting from the Michael Jackson catalog following his death and the subsequent MSNBC media frenzy. The episode features a knighting for donor Troy Walters and a deep look at the piezoelectric effect on Air France Flight 447. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/transcript.md. ### 1. San Francisco Chronicle, Financial Crisis and Color Printing (0:01–2:01) The San Francisco Chronicle is reportedly losing $1 million per week, a figure confirmed by a senior advisor to the mayor. To combat these losses, publisher Frank J. Vega announced a transition to high-quality color presses and a magazine-style layout. Critics suggest this focus on aesthetics and "vibrancy" fails to address the underlying business model failures of daily newspapers. Keywords: [san francisco chronicle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco-chronicle.md), frank j vega, [newspaper industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspaper-industry.md), [financial loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-loss.md), color presses [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/1.md) ### 2. AT&T, Comcast, Connectivity Failures in San Francisco (2:02–5:43) Technical failures involving AT&T DSL lines and USB data sticks prevented the scheduled recording of a previous program. Despite being in downtown San Francisco, cable service from Comcast remains unavailable, leading to frustrations with customer service representatives. The reliability of mobile data bandwidth is also questioned when multiple users attempt to access the same transmitter simultaneously. Keywords: [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [dsl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsl.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [technical difficulties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-difficulties.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Virgin Atlantic, Upper Class Service Complaints (5:44–8:48) A traveler on Virgin Atlantic's upper class reported an aggressive confrontation with flight staff over the removal of a seat divider. Despite the divider being user-removable for a "love seat" configuration on previous flights, crew members claimed it posed a structural danger to the aircraft. Formal complaints were directed to Virgin executives including Richard Branson and Steve Ridgeway regarding declining service standards and personnel cuts. Keywords: [virgin atlantic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virgin-atlantic.md), [richard branson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-branson.md), steve ridgeway, [upper class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/upper-class.md), airline service [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Michael Jackson, MSNBC Media Coverage, Thriller Video (8:48–13:25) Media coverage of Michael Jackson's death has dominated news cycles, overshadowing other events like the passing of actor Carl Malden. During an MSNBC interview, a former MTV VJ criticized the network for failing to play the full 14-minute "Thriller" video while simultaneously praising its cultural impact. Los Angeles Councilwoman Jan Perry also appeared on the network to discuss crowd control for the upcoming memorial at the Staples Center. Keywords: [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [thriller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thriller.md), jan perry [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Michael Jackson, Murder Theory, MSNBC Interview Fallout (13:26–16:56) During a live MSNBC segment, a guest suggested that investigators should pursue a murder angle regarding Michael Jackson's death, citing the singer's physical readiness for his O2 Arena residency. The comment caused an immediate awkward silence from the anchor and led to the guest being abruptly cut from the broadcast. The segment also noted that Jackson's final rehearsals were captured in high definition, suggesting a future commercial video release. Keywords: [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [murder investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murder-investigation.md), medicinal drugs, [high definition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-definition.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Podcast Metrics, TechTV Legacy, Natalie Del Conte (16:56–20:14) Podcast listenership is compared favorably against cable news ratings, with claims that niche digital shows often reach larger audiences than daytime MSNBC segments. The career trajectory of Natalie Del Conte is highlighted, noting her move from technology journalism to a role on the CBS morning show. Historical viewership for TechTV's "Screensavers" is estimated at 40,000, significantly lower than modern top-tier podcast audiences. Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [techtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/techtv.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [natalie del conte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natalie-del-conte.md), [cbs morning show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-morning-show.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Sarah Palin, Alaska Independence Party, Resignation Theories (20:14–24:51) Sarah Palin's resignation as Governor of Alaska has sparked theories regarding her past ties to the Alaska Independence Party, a group advocating for secession from the United States. Her husband, Todd Palin, was a confirmed member, and critics suggest Sarah's move to the Republican Party was a strategic necessity for her gubernatorial run. Speculation exists that her resignation may be linked to a desire to rejoin the separationist movement or avoid mounting legal costs from ethics lawsuits. Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), alaska independence party, todd palin, [resignation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resignation.md), [secession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secession.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Alaska Secession, Economic Hitman Theory, Resource Drilling (24:51–30:07) A theory suggests that Alaska might attempt to break away from the United States to bypass federal environmental regulations preventing oil and gas drilling. This "Economic Hitman" perspective posits that an independent Alaska could exploit its natural resources more aggressively. References are made to Vice President Joe Biden's comments about a "generated crisis" that would test the Obama administration's mettle within its first six months. Keywords: [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drilling.md), [secession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secession.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Audi Diesel Advertisement, Foreign Oil Dependency (30:07–32:15) An Audi advertisement claiming that clean diesel could eliminate the need for 1.5 million barrels of foreign oil daily is criticized for logical inconsistencies. Critics point out that diesel is a distillate of crude oil, which would still need to be imported or produced from the same sources. The ad is characterized as an insult to consumer intelligence regarding energy production. Keywords: [audi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audi.md), [diesel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diesel.md), [foreign oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-oil.md), [crude oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crude-oil.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Swine Flu, 1970s PSA, Statistical Discrepancies (32:15–35:17) Historical Public Service Announcements from the 1970s are used to illustrate the government's long-standing "shot of protection" marketing for the swine flu vaccine. Current data from June and July 2009 shows a rapid increase in reported cases and deaths, though skeptics question the accuracy of these figures. Many of the reported fatalities involved individuals with significant pre-existing health conditions. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [public health service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health-service.md), [psa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psa.md), [mortality rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rates.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/10.md) ### 11. UK Swine Flu Projections, Prison Uprisings, Mandatory Vaccines (35:17–40:58) The UK Health Secretary, Andy Burnham, warned that Britain could see 100,000 new swine flu cases per day by August. Similar alarms have been raised in Ireland, where the government is spending 88 million euros on a national vaccination program. Reports of prison riots in Massachusetts and Queensland, Australia, suggest that incarcerated populations are panicking over potential outbreaks and forced medical treatments. Keywords: [guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guardian.md), [andy burnham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andy-burnham.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), prison riots, [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Swine Flu Vaccine Safety, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Social Engineering (40:59–44:31) Concerns are raised regarding the safety of the fast-tracked swine flu vaccine, referencing the 1976 outbreak where the vaccine caused hundreds of cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome. A discussion involving a former Black Panther member touches on fears that forced vaccinations and genetically modified foods could be used as tools for social engineering or targeting specific demographics. Reports of quarantines at San Quentin prison further fuel these anxieties. Keywords: [guillain-barre syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guillain-barre-syndrome.md), [vaccine safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-safety.md), [black panthers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-panthers.md), [gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md), [san quentin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-quentin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/12.md) ### 13. NHS Data, Google, Microsoft, UK Conservative Party (44:31–48:38) The UK Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, is reportedly planning to transfer National Health Service (NHS) patient records to platforms managed by Google and Microsoft. This move is criticized due to potential conflicts of interest, as a high-ranking Tory official is married to a Google PR executive. The existing "Connecting for Health" database project has already cost an estimated 12.4 billion pounds without reaching full functionality. Keywords: [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [eric schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-schmidt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Flight 447, North Korea, Michael Jackson Music Rights (48:41–51:19) Speculation continues regarding the crash of Air France Flight 447, with some analysts dismissing lightning as a cause while others note a mysterious flash seen by pilots. Meanwhile, North Korea's missile launches on July 5th failed to result in the predicted attack on Hawaii. In financial news, the Dutch pension fund ABP reportedly owns rights to Michael Jackson's music and is profiting from the post-mortem surge in sales. Keywords: [air france 447](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france-447.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), abp pension fund [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/14.md) ### 15. U6 Unemployment Data, Labor Underutilization (51:22–52:55) The official U.S. unemployment rate of 9.5% is challenged by the U6 data, which provides a more comprehensive measure of labor underutilization. The U6 figure, which includes discouraged workers and those in involuntary part-time positions, has reached 16.5%. This level of economic distress is compared to the Great Depression, which saw peak unemployment between 25% and 33%. Keywords: [u6 unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u6-unemployment.md), [jobless claims](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobless-claims.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), labor statistics, [great depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-depression.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Knighting Ceremony, International Donors, Wagga Wagga (52:56–57:52) Troy Walters of Australia is officially knighted following a $1,000 donation to the program. Other significant contributions arrived from Moscow, Finland, Zurich, and Rotterdam, including a unique $123.45 donation. A listener from Wagga Wagga, Australia, is also recognized, sparking a discussion about unusual town names and a proposed $500-per-plate listener dinner. Keywords: [troy walters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troy-walters.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [wagga wagga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagga-wagga.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [zurich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zurich.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Geomagnetic Storms, Tectonic Plates, Aircraft Safety (57:53–1:01:40) Russian Air Force commanders have reportedly issued warnings about geomagnetic storms emanating from the African tectonic plate. These storms, potentially caused by the piezoelectric effect during tectonic shifts, are being linked to the recent losses of Air France Flight 447 and a Yemenia aircraft. Such electromagnetic anomalies could severely disrupt fly-by-wire systems in modern computerized aircraft. Keywords: geomagnetic storms, [tectonic plates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tectonic-plates.md), piezoelectric effect, [air france 447](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france-447.md), yemenia flight [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Goldman Sachs, Matt Taibbi, Bernie Madoff (1:01:41–1:04:16) Journalist Matt Taibbi's Rolling Stone article, "The Great American Bubble Machine," details how Goldman Sachs has allegedly engineered market manipulations since the Great Depression. In other news, the town of Nome, Alaska, has reportedly invited Ruth Madoff to relocate there. Speculation remains that Bernie Madoff may have an "exit strategy" to avoid serving his full 150-year prison sentence. Keywords: [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [matt taibbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-taibbi.md), [rolling stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-stone.md), [bernie madoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-madoff.md), ruth madoff [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/110-get-a-shot-of-protection-with-the-no-agenda-show/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Global Food Supply, El Nino, Bee Populations, Outro (1:04:16–1:08:38) A dire report discussed by Presidents Obama and Medvedev suggests the planet may struggle to provide adequate food for the global population by September. The onset of a new El Nino cycle and the continued decline of bee populations are cited as major threats to agricultural stability. The program concludes with a promise to cover Monsanto and the California fruit crisis in the next episode. 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