# Tippie-Top

> The White House threatens emergency powers for the border wall as new House leadership proposes radical tax shifts and global data breaches target European officials.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1101
- **Published:** 2019-01-07
- **Length:** 2h 44m
- **Topics:** [Border Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [Green New Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), [Paul Whelan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-whelan.md), Brexit Strategy, Google Tax, [Yellow Vests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-vests.md), Dark Overlord
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top

## About this episode

Donald Trump signaled a potential national emergency declaration to bypass Congress for border wall funding as the partial government shutdown enters its third week. During a Rose Garden press event, the President credited his personal intervention with OPEC for plummeting oil prices while suggesting a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients could be part of a larger immigration compromise. The U.S. State Department simultaneously issued heightened travel advisories for China and Italy, citing risks of arbitrary law enforcement and potential terror targets in European shopping centers.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a 70 percent marginal tax rate on high earners to fund the Green New Deal, sparking a debate over historical tax precedents from the 1950s. In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi regained the gavel despite fifteen Democratic defections, while Representative Rashida Tlaib faced criticism for using profanity in her calls for impeachment. Overseas, the United States deployed eighty troops to Gabon following election instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Russian authorities detained American Paul Whelan on espionage charges in a move suspected to be retaliation for the Maria Butina arrest. Meanwhile, a massive data breach in Germany targeted nearly every political party except the AfD, and the hacking group The Dark Overlord threatened to release sensitive 9/11 insurance documents.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the "Double Irish, Dutch Sandwich" tax scheme used by Google to move $23 billion to Bermuda. The duo explores the failure of modern comedy through Louis C.K.’s recent sets and critiques the high-overhead podcasting models of Gimlet Media. Sir Dane the Great receives a knighthood for his support, and the show concludes with the traditional Zephyr train horn after a deep dive into the data-driven "Take Back Control" strategy of the Brexit campaign.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/transcript.md.

### 1. California Rain, Global Warming, and Chris Wilson Intro (0:00–2:28)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show discussing heavy rain in Northern Silicon Valley and the historical context of California's climate. They miss the timing of the Zephyr train horn but play an intro song performed by Chris Wilson in a Johnny Cash style.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [chris wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wilson.md), johnny cash

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/1.md)

### 2. State Department Travel Advisories for China and Italy (2:29–4:14)

The United States State Department issued travel warnings for Americans visiting China and Italy, citing potential terror attacks in the latter. The hosts question the validity of these warnings, noting that the specific targets listed—such as shopping malls and places of worship—have rarely been targeted in Italy recently.

Keywords: [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [travel warning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-warning.md), [florence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florence.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Government Shutdown Impact on Podcast Donations (4:16–6:01)

The partial government shutdown is discussed in relation to its impact on the podcast's donation flow, as federal workers on furlough may be tightening their budgets. Donald Trump indicated the shutdown could last for years, though he appeared calm during recent Rose Garden appearances.

Keywords: [government shutdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-shutdown.md), [furlough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furlough.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [federal workers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-workers.md), [payroll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/payroll.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Trump Rose Garden Statement and National Emergency Threat (6:01–8:33)

Donald Trump suggested he might use emergency powers to build the border wall without congressional approval if negotiations fail. During a Rose Garden press event, he discussed a potential pathway to citizenship and the possibility of a larger immigration deal involving DACA.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [rose garden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rose-garden.md), [national emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-emergency.md), [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), congressional approval, [daca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daca.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Trump the Stock Whisperer and Oil Price Talent (8:33–10:59)

Donald Trump credited his own "talent" and phone calls to OPEC for the recent drop in oil and gasoline prices. He claimed that oil was heading toward $125 a barrel before his intervention brought prices below $2 a gallon in many areas.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [opec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opec.md), [gasoline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline.md), [khashoggi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khashoggi.md), [talent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/talent.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/5.md)

### 6. White House Briefing Room Appearance and Definition Debate (11:00–14:36)

Media outlets criticized Donald Trump for his first-ever appearance in the White House briefing room because he did not take questions. The hosts highlight a semantic debate where CNN's Brianna Keilar insisted a briefing requires Q&A, while the dictionary definition describes it as a one-way delivery of information.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), briefing room, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [brianna keilar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brianna-keilar.md), border patrol council, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Lack of Conservative Street Protests for the Wall (14:37–16:08)

The discussion shifts to why conservative supporters of the border wall do not organize mass street protests similar to the "pussy hat" marches or Antifa. It is suggested that right-wing protesters are often labeled as Nazis by the media, which discourages public mobilization.

Keywords: [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [pussy hats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pussy-hats.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [conservatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conservatives.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Representative Cheri Bustos on Border Security Compromise (16:08–21:27)

Representative Cheri Bustos, chair of the DCCC, signaled potential room for compromise on border security funding, suggesting the wall has become a symbol. She discussed folding border security into a larger trillion-dollar infrastructure package and emphasized the need for "give and take" in Congress.

Keywords: cheri bustos, [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [infrastructure bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure-bill.md), [dccc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dccc.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Democracy Now Coverage of Diversity in the 116th Congress (21:28–26:01)

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now interviewed Representative Judy Chu regarding the diversity of the newly sworn-in 116th Congress. Chu highlighted the record number of women, Latinos, African Americans, and the first Native American and Muslim women elected to the House.

Keywords: [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), judy chu, [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), 116th congress, [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/9.md)

### 10. House Rule Changes and Congressional Transparency Claims (26:02–29:23)

The new Democratic majority in the House introduced rule changes intended to increase transparency, including a 72-hour window to read bills before voting. The hosts critique these changes, noting that while members are barred from corporate boards, they can still engage in questionable stock trades and serve on NGO boards.

Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [house rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules.md), [corporate boards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-boards.md), stock trades, [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Analysis of the For the People Act of 2019 (29:24–32:40)

The "For the People Act of 2019" (H.R. 1) is analyzed for its provisions on lowering the voting age to 16 and creating $25 federal "MyVoice" vouchers for political donations. Other highlights include automatic voter registration for students and restoring voting rights to convicted criminals not currently incarcerated.

Keywords: [john sarbanes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-sarbanes.md), for the people act, [voter registration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-registration.md), [early voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/early-voting.md), myvoice vouchers, [election law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-law.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Sally Kohn Critiques Joe Biden's 2020 Potential (32:41–37:46)

CNN commentator Sally Kohn expressed disagreement with Senator Dianne Feinstein's support for a Joe Biden 2020 presidential run. Kohn argued that Biden represents a "corporate centrist" wing of the Democratic party that is out of step with a more progressive and populist American electorate.

Keywords: [sally kohn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sally-kohn.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [progressivism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/progressivism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on 70 Percent Marginal Tax Rate (37:47–44:04)

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed a potential 70% marginal tax rate on income over $10 million to fund the Green New Deal during a 60 Minutes interview. The hosts debate the historical context of high tax rates in the 1950s and 1960s and the feasibility of her environmental goals.

Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), marginal tax rate, [green new deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), progressive tax, [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Twilight Zone Climate Change Parallel (44:04–46:14)

A 1961 episode of The Twilight Zone titled "The Midnight Sun" is used as a metaphor for modern climate change rhetoric. The episode depicts a world doomed by the Earth moving closer to the sun, only to reveal a twist where the Earth is actually freezing as it moves away.

Keywords: [twilight zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twilight-zone.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [rod serling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-serling.md), the midnight sun, [science fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-fiction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Al Gore's 1988 Environmental Predictions and Rainforest Claims (46:15–51:50)

Archival clips from Al Gore’s 1988 presidential campaign show him warning about the ozone layer and the destruction of rainforests. Gore claimed that by the year 2010, the world's rainforests would be entirely gone, a prediction the hosts note did not come to pass.

Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [1988 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1988-election.md), [ozone layer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozone-layer.md), cfc, rainforest, [tennessee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennessee.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Rashida Tlaib Profanity and Democratic Party Decorum (51:50–54:39)

Representative Rashida Tlaib's use of profanity while calling for the impeachment of Donald Trump is discussed as a sign of frustration within the Democratic base. The hosts suggest this lack of decorum creates a management challenge for Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Keywords: [rashida tlaib](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rashida-tlaib.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [profanity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/profanity.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [decorum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decorum.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Nancy Pelosi Regains Speakership and Faces Defectors (54:39–56:20)

Nancy Pelosi officially regained the gavel as Speaker of the House, despite 15 Democrats defecting or voting "present." Her first order of business was passing spending bills to reopen the government without funding for Trump's border wall.

Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [speaker of the house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speaker-of-the-house.md), 116th congress, [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [house floor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-floor.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Google Tax Avoidance and Amy Goodman's Double Flub (56:20–58:38)

Google reportedly shifted $23 billion to Bermuda in 2017 to avoid taxes using a "Double Irish, Dutch Sandwich" scheme. The hosts mock Amy Goodman's reporting on the story, noting her mispronunciation of the tax strategy and confusion regarding revenue versus taxes.

Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [tax avoidance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-avoidance.md), [bermuda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bermuda.md), double irish, dutch sandwich, [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/18.md)

### 19. US Troop Deployment to Gabon and Congo Elections (58:39–1:01:11)

The United States deployed approximately 80 troops to Gabon in response to potential violence following the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The hosts note that mainstream media has largely ignored this deployment and the ongoing Ebola crisis in the region.

Keywords: [gabon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gabon.md), [democratic republic of congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-republic-of-congo.md), [us military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-military.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elections.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Media Obsession with 2020 and Show Credits (1:01:13–1:02:45)

The hosts predict that mainstream media will focus exclusively on the 2020 election for the next two years, leading to public fatigue. They transition into show credits, thanking Darren O'Neill for the episode 1100 artwork featuring a tachometer.

Keywords: [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Executive Producer Donations and Sir Scott Richard (1:02:46–1:07:30)

A confusing donation sequence involving "Sir Scott" and "Sir Richard" from Louisville, Kentucky, is resolved, with the hosts realizing they are the same person seeking anonymity. Other donors, including Robert Warner and Jim Watts, are acknowledged for their financial support.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [louisville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisville.md), [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/21.md)

### 22. World Cup Luge Karma and Associate Producers (1:07:30–1:10:06)

Jim Watts requests "Jobs Karma" for a relative who is a World Cup luge racer, a unique profession for the show's "Human Resource" list. Jeffrey Fields is also thanked for his $200 donation as an Associate Executive Producer.

Keywords: [luge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luge.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), jeffrey fields, [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Laura Ingraham Advertiser Pressure and Corporate Loyalty (1:10:07–1:12:10)

The hosts discuss the removal of Laura Ingraham's radio show due to advertiser pressure, leading to a debate on whether corporations should stand by their talent. John C. Dvorak recounts his own experience being "deplatformed" from PC Magazine after 35 years.

Keywords: [laura ingraham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-ingraham.md), [advertisers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertisers.md), [boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [corporations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Value for Value Model vs. Gimlet Media Overhead (1:12:11–1:16:58)

The "Value for Value" funding model is contrasted with high-overhead podcast networks like Gimlet Media, which built a 20,000 square foot facility in Brooklyn. The hosts argue that venture-capital-backed networks are unsustainable compared to their listener-supported, low-overhead approach.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [gimlet media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Golden Globes and Political Fashion Currency (1:16:59–1:21:37)

The CBC reports on the shift from fashion to political activism on Hollywood red carpets, featuring stylists like Carla Welch. Actresses such as Yara Shahidi and Millie Bobby Brown are highlighted for using their clothing to make statements on immigration, gun violence, and civil rights.

Keywords: [golden globes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-globes.md), [red carpet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-carpet.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), carla welch, [nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nike.md), [angela davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-davis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Kevin Hart Oscar Hosting Controversy and Ellen DeGeneres (1:21:38–1:25:21)

Ellen DeGeneres invited Kevin Hart onto her show to advocate for his return as the host of the Academy Awards following a controversy over past tweets. The hosts suggest ABC pressured DeGeneres to "patch things up" to save the award show's declining ratings.

Keywords: kevin hart, [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [academy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academy-awards.md), [homophobia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homophobia.md), [abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Don Lemon's Critique of Kevin Hart and Black Homophobia (1:25:22–1:34:13)

CNN's Don Lemon delivered a lengthy monologue criticizing Kevin Hart for failing to be an "ally" to the LGBTQ community. Lemon claimed that homophobia is a significant issue within the Black community, citing statistics on homeless Black youth and personal anecdotes from director Lee Daniels.

Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), kevin hart, [homophobia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homophobia.md), [black community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-community.md), lee daniels

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/27.md)

### 28. The Decline of Humor and Louis C.K.'s Failed Comeback (1:34:14–1:37:46)

The hosts discuss why modern comedy, specifically Louis C.K.'s recent material, fails to resonate. They explore the "timeliness" of jokes and suggest that C.K.'s refusal to "eat humble pie" regarding his past scandals has ruined his ability to be funny.

Keywords: [louis c.k.](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louis-c-k.md), [comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), alan dundes, dirty jokes, humble pie

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Taylor Swift Talent and Dick Powell Jobs Clip (1:37:46–1:41:18)

The show revisits a 2009 clip where John C. Dvorak correctly predicted Taylor Swift's massive success. This is followed by an archival "Jobs Karma" segment featuring a 1930s Dick Powell song about the Great Depression.

Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [2009](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2009.md), dick powell, [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), archival

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Brexit Movie and Mastodon vs. Twitter Toxicity (1:41:19–1:43:54)

The upcoming HBO movie "Brexit" is described as a propaganda piece designed to delegitimize the original vote. Adam Curry also explains why the Mastodon social network is less toxic than Twitter, attributing it to the lack of a "retweet with comment" feature.

Keywords: [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [retweet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retweet.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Dominic Cummings and the "Take Back Control" Strategy (1:43:53–1:48:38)

Dominic Cummings, the strategist behind the "Vote Leave" campaign, explains the psychological power of the "Take Back Control" slogan. He describes how the message triggered "loss aversion" and appealed to voters who felt ignored by the London establishment and global bankers.

Keywords: [dominic cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominic-cummings.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [vote leave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vote-leave.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), loss aversion, [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Data Science and Machine Learning in Brexit Polling (1:48:38–1:53:40)

Dominic Cummings details how his campaign used physicists and data scientists to overhaul traditional polling methods. By using massive samples and A/B testing on Facebook, the campaign was able to target specific demographics with high precision, bypassing traditional media.

Keywords: [dominic cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominic-cummings.md), [data science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-science.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [machine learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machine-learning.md), a/b testing

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Brexit Ground Campaign and the "Boffins" (1:53:42–1:55:52)

The Brexit campaign integrated digital data with traditional ground operations, directing activists to specific neighborhoods based on data science. Despite initial skepticism from veteran campaigners, the "boffins" (scientists) proved their models worked by delivering high engagement on the doorsteps.

Keywords: [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), ground campaign, [data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data.md), [activists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activists.md), leaflets, [strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strategy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Joe Cox Murder and the Failure of the Remain Campaign (1:55:54–1:59:51)

Dominic Cummings argues that the "Remain" campaign failed because it lived in a London "bubble" and misjudged the public's reaction to the murder of MP Joe Cox. He also critiques the establishment's reliance on "bullshitting charlatans" in the advertising industry.

Keywords: joe cox, [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [remain campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remain-campaign.md), [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Targeted Advertising and the Future of Media Regulation (1:59:52–2:02:14)

The hosts discuss the implications of Cummings' tactics and whether targeted advertising should be regulated. They conclude that while governments may try to intervene, the fundamental methodology of finding and repeating messages to the right people is an inescapable part of modern marketing.

Keywords: [targeted advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeted-advertising.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Flash Meetup at Gilman Brewing in Berkeley (2:02:15–2:04:58)

Adam Curry recounts a successful "flash meetup" in Berkeley, California, attended by nearly 40 people. He notes the presence of several librarians and reminisces about his time as a "poster boy" for the American Library Association.

Keywords: [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), flash meetup, gilman brewing, [librarians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/librarians.md), [american library association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-library-association.md), [beer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Silicon Valley Management and the "Agile" Critique (2:04:58–2:08:50)

A Polish "troubleshooter" at the Berkeley meetup criticized the "Agile" work methodology in Silicon Valley, claiming it fosters a culture of lying that favors left-wing politics. Adam Curry clarifies that the show is about deconstructing news, not performing original investigative reporting on corporate management.

Keywords: [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), agile, [management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/management.md), left-wing, jc curry, [deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deconstruction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Knighting Ceremony for Sir Dane the Great (2:08:51–2:13:50)

Dane Coleman is knighted as "Sir Dane the Great" following a $1,000 donation. Other donors from Pennsylvania, Georgia, Washington, and Germany are acknowledged, and "Jobs Karma" is issued for various listeners' family members and job searches.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), dane coleman, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Political Assassinations in Mexico and Mayor Alejandro Aparicio (2:13:52–2:16:52)

Mayor Alejandro Aparicio of a town in Oaxaca, Mexico, was assassinated on New Year's Day just hours after taking office. Human rights researchers report that 175 Mexican politicians were killed in the 12-month period ending August 2018.

Keywords: [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [oaxaca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oaxaca.md), alejandro aparicio, [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), [andres manuel lopez obrador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andres-manuel-lopez-obrador.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/39.md)

### 40. German Politician Data Breach and Dark Overlord 9/11 Documents (2:16:52–2:19:29)

A massive data breach in Germany targeted politicians from every party except the AfD. Simultaneously, a hacking group known as "The Dark Overlord" claims to have 18,000 documents related to 9/11 insurance policies and is demanding a ransom to prevent their release.

Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [afd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afd.md), [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), dark overlord, [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), silverstein

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Paul Whelan Detained in Russia on Espionage Charges (2:19:30–2:22:34)

American citizen Paul Whelan was detained in Russia and accused of being caught "red-handed" with a flash drive containing secret information. The hosts suspect Whelan is a "spook," noting he holds four different passports and was likely taken in retaliation for the U.S. arrest of Maria Butina.

Keywords: [paul whelan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-whelan.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [fsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fsb.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passports.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/41.md)

### 42. H1N1 Swine Flu Outbreak in Canada (2:22:35–2:26:08)

Canada is experiencing a brutal flu season with over 13,000 confirmed cases, primarily the H1N1 "swine flu" strain. Health officials report that the virus is hitting young, healthy adults particularly hard, resulting in 24 deaths so far this season.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), influenza a, [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [health canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-canada.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/42.md)

### 43. CenturyLink 911 Network Outage and Microservices Architecture (2:26:10–2:30:26)

A massive 911 service outage affecting Washington state was traced to a technical error in a third-party vendor's call router managed by CenturyLink. The hosts criticize the lack of hardware redundancy and note that CenturyLink was previously fined $16 million for a similar failure in 2014.

Keywords: centurylink, [911 outage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/911-outage.md), [washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington.md), [microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md), network failure, [redundancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redundancy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Hardware Longevity and the Decline of the PC Market (2:30:27–2:34:47)

The discussion turns to why people keep computers longer than they did in the 1980s, leading to more frequent hardware failures. John C. Dvorak praises the indestructible nature of the Nokia E71 and argues that abandoned operating systems like Symbian should be released into the public domain.

Keywords: [hardware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardware.md), [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), symbian os, [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Yellow Vest Protests Act 8 and Macron's Response (2:34:48–2:37:18)

The "Yellow Vest" movement in France entered its eighth week of protests with 50,000 people demonstrating across the country. Despite President Emmanuel Macron's attempts to label the protesters as "haters," the movement remains determined to continue its fight against the government.

Keywords: [yellow vests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-vests.md), [gilets jaunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gilets-jaunes.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Canada Food Guide and the Removal of Dairy (2:37:19–2:40:02)

Health Canada is reportedly overhauling its national food guide, with draft copies suggesting that dairy products may be removed as a distinct food group. Instead, dairy would be categorized under "proteins," a move that has sparked debate within the dairy industry.

Keywords: canada food guide, [health canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-canada.md), [dairy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dairy.md), [protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protein.md), [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md), [dietary guidelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dietary-guidelines.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Show Outro and End of Show Mixes (2:40:02–2:44:09)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, respectively. They thank the producers of the end-of-show mixes and remind listeners to support the "Value for Value" model before closing with the sound of the Zephyr train.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1101-tippie-top/chapter/47.md)

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