# Cyclogenesis

> A criminal probe into Boeing aviation software coincides with global climate strikes and a controversial shift toward social credit scoring through American financial apps.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1122
- **Published:** 2019-03-21
- **Length:** 2h 48m
- **Topics:** Boeing MCAS, Brexit Mafia, [Climate Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-strike.md), Social Scoring, Utrecht Shooting, Femtech, [Five Eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/five-eyes.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis

## About this episode

The FBI has joined a criminal investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX 8 certification process following fatal crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. Reports indicate a sensor malfunction triggered the MCAS anti-stall system, while a jump-seat pilot on a previous Lion Air flight successfully identified the override procedure. This crisis highlights the dangers of software arrogance in aviation, where complex flight characteristics are increasingly managed by code rather than pilot agency.

In the Netherlands, the Freedom for Democracy party secured significant gains in provincial elections following a fatal tram shooting in Utrecht. Meanwhile, European Council President Donald Tusk signaled a possible Brexit extension as Speaker John Bercow blocked a third vote on the withdrawal agreement. In New Zealand, Minister of Police Stuart Nash admitted to an administrative error in charging the Christchurch shooter, while reports surfaced of a massive Armed Offenders Squad training exercise occurring simultaneously with the mosque attacks. Geologist Ian Plimer challenged the 97 percent climate consensus, tracing the figure to a University of Queensland survey of only 77 selected scientists.

Musician Roger Daltrey of The Who compared the European Union to a mafia organization during a televised interview on the Brexit deadlock. In a bizarre turn, the episode concludes with a dramatic reading of a poem about a cow written by Beto O'Rourke during his time with the Cult of the Dead Cow hacking group. This broadcast was made possible by the No Agenda peerage, including the newly elevated Viscount Fenwick of Emeryville.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/transcript.md.

### 1. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Historical Trivia (0:00–1:50)

The program opens with a series of historical facts and trivia for March 21st, 2019. Mention is made of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the death of Pocahontas in 1617, and Thomas Jefferson reporting to George Washington as Secretary of State in 1790. The United Nations' establishment of temporary headquarters at Hunter College in 1946 is also noted.

Keywords: international day for the elimination of racial discrimination, [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), hunter college, mayflower, farmers almanac

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Netherlands Provincial Elections and Utrecht Tram Shooting (1:51–6:17)

The Netherlands held provincial elections shortly after a fatal shooting on a tram in Utrecht. While most political parties suspended campaigning out of respect for the victims, the Freedom for Democracy party continued and subsequently saw significant electoral gains. The shooting, initially feared to be a terrorist attack, was later complicated by reports suggesting a potential honor killing involving the suspect's family.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [utrecht](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utrecht.md), freedom for democracy party, [thierry baudet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thierry-baudet.md), [geert wilders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geert-wilders.md), provincial elections

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Brexit Extension Negotiations and Roger Daltrey's Mafia Comparison (6:17–14:09)

European Council President Donald Tusk indicated that a short Brexit extension is possible, contingent on the House of Commons passing the withdrawal agreement. Speaker John Bercow complicated matters by ruling that the government cannot bring the same proposal for a third vote without substantial changes. Musician Roger Daltrey of The Who criticized the European Union in a televised interview, comparing the governing body to a "mafia" or "FIFA."

Keywords: [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [donald tusk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-tusk.md), [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [john bercow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bercow.md), roger daltrey, [european council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-council.md), [wto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wto.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Boeing 737 MAX 8 Investigation and FBI Involvement (14:10–19:37)

The FBI has joined a criminal investigation into the certification process of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 following two fatal crashes. Reports indicate that a sensor malfunction triggered the MCAS anti-stall system, repeatedly pushing the aircraft's nose down. In the Lion Air flight preceding the crash, a jump-seat pilot reportedly identified the issue and instructed the crew on how to stabilize the plane by cutting the trim stabs.

Keywords: [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), 737 max 8, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [lion air](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lion-air.md), [mcas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcas.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Software Arrogance and Artificial Intelligence Risks in Aviation (19:38–22:46)

A discussion on the dangers of "software arrogance" suggests that the Boeing 737 MAX issues stem from a belief that complex flight characteristics can be corrected solely through code. The trend toward autonomous aircraft and fly-by-wire systems is criticized for removing pilot agency. Comparisons are drawn to previous Airbus accidents and the Uber/Waymo self-driving car fatality in Arizona.

Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [software engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-engineering.md), [fly-by-wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fly-by-wire.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), autonomous aircraft

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Christchurch Mosque Shooting and Definitions of Terrorism (22:47–25:31)

A listener from Malaysia provides perspective on the Christchurch mosque shooting, arguing that "terrorism" is often used inconsistently based on the perpetrator's race. The discussion explores whether lone-wolf acts should be classified as institutional terrorism. The hosts acknowledge the frustration within the global Muslim community regarding the actions of radicalized individuals providing fodder for critics.

Keywords: [christchurch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christchurch.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), salafism, [lone wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Al Noor Mosque Radicalization Claims and One America News Report (25:31–28:37)

One America News reports that the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch was previously linked to radicalization, citing two men killed in a 2013 U.S. drone strike in Yemen. The report claims a speaker from Indonesia had visited the mosque to preach violent ideology. The hosts express skepticism regarding the framing of the news report and the likelihood of such overt radicalization occurring unnoticed.

Keywords: al noor mosque, [christchurch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christchurch.md), [one america news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/one-america-news.md), [radical islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radical-islam.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [drone strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strike.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/7.md)

### 8. New Zealand Police Clerical Error and Armed Offenders Squad Training (28:37–34:36)

New Zealand's Minister of Police admitted to an "administrative error" where the Christchurch shooter was initially charged with murdering a person who is actually alive. Additionally, reports surfaced that a massive Armed Offenders Squad training exercise was taking place in Christchurch simultaneously with the attack. The government has since moved to criminalize the sharing of the shooter's video, labeling it objectionable content.

Keywords: new zealand police, [christchurch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christchurch.md), [clerical error](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clerical-error.md), armed offenders squad, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/8.md)

### 9. John Podesta's New Zealand Visit and Five Eyes Vulnerability (34:38–43:10)

John Podesta visited New Zealand shortly before the Christchurch attack, warning that the country was a "juicy target" for Russian-style cyber interference. The discussion questions why the Five Eyes intelligence network failed to detect the shooter's online activity on 4chan and 8chan. Further speculation is noted regarding the lack of mention of Israel or Jewish entities in the shooter's manifesto despite his presence on radical forums.

Keywords: [john podesta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-podesta.md), [five eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/five-eyes.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [4chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4chan.md), [8chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/8chan.md), [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Trevor Noah's Climate Change Analogy for Donald Trump (43:10–49:32)

Trevor Noah of The Daily Show compared Donald Trump to climate change, suggesting that while Trump may not cause specific acts of violence, he "raises the temperature" of white supremacy. Noah argued that Trump is a product of the same fears that motivated the New Zealand shooter. The hosts critique the analogy and discuss the trend of comedians acting as social philosophers.

Keywords: [trevor noah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trevor-noah.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md), [daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-show.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/10.md)

### 11. The Lone Shoe Propagandistic Tactic in Media Photography (49:33–51:49)

An analysis of tragedy photography highlights the recurring image of a "lone shoe" in the foreground of disaster scenes, such as the Lion Air crash site. This visual trope is described as a tactic to induce trauma and distract from the background context. The segment also references the famous V-J Day kiss photo in Times Square, claiming it was a staged shot using models.

Keywords: [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), v-j day, [staging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/staging.md), [media manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-manipulation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Taylor Harris Action Photo and Australian Football League Controversy (51:49–53:18)

Australian rules footballer Taylor Harris became the center of a social media storm after a powerful action photo of her kicking a ball was targeted by vulgar comments. The Australian Football League initially deleted the photo before reinstating it following a public outcry. Harris expressed discomfort regarding her safety and the nature of online harassment in her professional workspace.

Keywords: taylor harris, aflw, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), sports photography, [cyberbullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyberbullying.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Madam Secretary Climate Change Propaganda and Lear Hollywood Foundation (53:19–1:01:28)

The television show Madam Secretary is criticized for an episode depicting a catastrophic typhoon hitting the island of Nauru, which the show claims is no longer habitable due to climate change. The segment links the script's talking points to Al Gore's "Hiroshima bomb" metaphors. The Norman Lear Center is identified as an organization that embeds specific social and political storylines into popular television programs.

Keywords: [madam secretary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madam-secretary.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), norman lear center, [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), nauru, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Iowa Flooding and Army Corps of Engineers Levee Regulations (1:01:29–1:05:31)

Major flooding in Hamburg, Iowa, is attributed by local officials to federal regulations that forced the town to lower its secondary levee. While media reports often frame such events as unprecedented results of climate change, the town's mayor noted that the Army Corps of Engineers prevented them from building a 14-foot levee, mandating a 5-foot limit instead. The surge eventually reached nine feet, overwhelming the restricted system.

Keywords: [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), [army corps of engineers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/army-corps-of-engineers.md), [hamburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamburg.md), levees, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/14.md)

### 15. No Agenda Peerage, Knighting, and Listener Donations (1:05:32–1:12:15)

The hosts acknowledge significant donations and award titles within the No Agenda peerage system. Sir Fenwick is elevated to Viscount and granted the territory of Emeryville. Another producer, Genoa Osborne, contributes while traveling from Oregon to Anchorage, Alaska, for a new civil engineering position. The segment emphasizes the "value-for-value" model and the community's support for the program.

Keywords: [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [emeryville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emeryville.md), [anchorage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anchorage.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Associate Executive Producer Credits and OTG Lifestyle (1:12:15–1:19:54)

Producers are thanked for their financial support, including Sir Husky Bottoms of the Hardwoods and Thomas Gillickson. A letter from Gillickson praises the "Off The Grid" (OTG) lifestyle, noting the global epidemic of people being enslaved by smartphones in airports and train stations. The hosts discuss the importance of gun safety education for youth and the psychological impact of constant digital connectivity.

Keywords: [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), hunter's ed, [tennessee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennessee.md), [smartphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphones.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [otg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/otg.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/16.md)

### 17. NPR Planet Money and the Definition of Femtech (1:19:54–1:22:36)

A clip from NPR's Planet Money features a discussion on "Femtech," a term used to describe technology focused on women's health. The hosts critique the segment for its use of "vocal fry" and the perceived unnecessary feminization of technology categories. The guest, Molly McHugh, provides a definition of the term during the interview.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [planet money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planet-money.md), femtech, [vocal fry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocal-fry.md), molly mchugh, ringer

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Global Climate Strike and Classroom Propaganda (1:22:37–1:29:47)

The global climate strike involved students walking out of classes, an event the hosts argue is driven by adult-led propaganda. A Chicago teacher discusses using "Extinction Rebellion" materials in the classroom for students as young as nine. Interviews with the children reveal they are repeating headlines about "rich poops" ruining the earth rather than demonstrating an understanding of climate science or carbon dioxide.

Keywords: [climate strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-strike.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [extinction rebellion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extinction-rebellion.md), [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/18.md)

### 19. UCLA Student Interviews on the Green New Deal (1:29:47–1:32:55)

Interviews conducted at UCLA by PragerU show students expressing support for the Green New Deal and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 12-year climate deadline. The students struggle to define the specifics of the $93 trillion plan, with one student suggesting the government should stop the production of "carbon monoxide" to save the environment. The hosts use the clips to argue that university students are largely uninformed on the policy details.

Keywords: [ucla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ucla.md), [prageru](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prageru.md), [green new deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [carbon monoxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-monoxide.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Chuck Todd's Walter Cronkite Award for Climate Journalism (1:32:56–1:37:24)

NBC's Chuck Todd received a Walter Cronkite Award for a special edition of Meet the Press dedicated entirely to climate change. The award citation praised Todd for refusing to give airtime to "climate deniers," asserting that the science is settled. The hosts criticize the award as a reward for one-sided propaganda rather than objective journalism.

Keywords: [chuck todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [meet the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), walter cronkite award, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Ian Plimer Deconstructs the 97 Percent Consensus Claim (1:37:24–1:39:51)

Australian geologist Ian Plimer challenges the widely cited statistic that 97% of scientists agree on human-driven climate change. Plimer traces the number back to a University of Queensland survey where, out of thousands of respondents, only 77 were specifically selected for the final metric, and 75 of those agreed with the consensus. He argues the figure is a result of statistical manipulation rather than a broad scientific survey.

Keywords: [ian plimer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ian-plimer.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [consensus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consensus.md), university of queensland, [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Harvard Study on Solar Geoengineering and Global Warming (1:39:52–1:44:25)

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences released a paper suggesting that solar geoengineering could be used to halve global warming. Researcher Peter Irvine explains that while full geoengineering might cause droughts, a "well-chosen dose" could balance rainfall and evaporation. The hosts compare the proposal to the dystopian film Snowpiercer and note the similarity to "chemtrail" theories.

Keywords: [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), solar geoengineering, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [rainfall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rainfall.md), evaporation

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/22.md)

### 23. KNMI Temperature Data Manipulation in the Netherlands (1:44:31–1:47:22)

The Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is accused of manipulating historical temperature data to make modern heat waves appear more frequent. Critics point out that the institute lowered temperature readings from 100 years ago by two degrees Celsius, effectively changing the baseline for what constitutes a heat wave. The hosts discuss the historical accuracy of mercury thermometers compared to modern electronic sensors.

Keywords: knmi, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [temperature records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/temperature-records.md), [heat waves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-waves.md), mercury thermometers, data adjustment

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Hot Tea Cancer Study and Historical Health Scares (1:47:22–1:50:52)

A new study claims that drinking tea hotter than 140 degrees Fahrenheit increases the risk of esophageal cancer by 90%. The hosts dismiss the report as "bull crap," comparing it to past health scares involving cast iron pans, eggs, and Chilean grapes. They recount a 1980s incident where the U.S. banned all Chilean grape imports after two grapes were allegedly found contaminated with cyanide.

Keywords: [tea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), esophagus, [health study](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-study.md), [cast iron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cast-iron.md), [chilean grapes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chilean-grapes.md), [arsenic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arsenic.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Credit Karma, Google, and American Social Scoring (1:50:52–1:57:30)

The Credit Karma app is criticized as a precursor to a Chinese-style social scoring system in America. While users believe they are checking their official FICO score, they are actually viewing an "Advantage" score used to nudge them toward more debt and insurance products. With Google as a major shareholder, the app is described as a tool for behavior modification and data harvesting that lacks proper regulatory disclosure.

Keywords: [credit karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-karma.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [fico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fico.md), [credit score](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-score.md), social scoring, [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Ross Perot's Educational Presentations and EDS History (1:57:30–2:00:37)

A retrospective on Ross Perot's political style highlights his use of charts and flip-cards to educate the public during his presidential campaigns. One host recounts a personal visit to the EDS headquarters in Plano, Texas, describing an elaborate presentation involving helicopters, a "ship's bridge" viewing chamber of a data floor, and a movie theater with a moving screen that revealed a physical "street of the future."

Keywords: [ross perot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ross-perot.md), eds, [plano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plano.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), electronic data systems, [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Volvo Driver Monitoring and Mandatory Speed Limiters (2:00:38–2:04:45)

Volvo is introducing in-car cameras to monitor driver distraction and intoxication, with the ability to intervene and stop the vehicle. The European Union is considering making such technology mandatory in all new cars. The hosts warn that these safety features will eventually be used for remote repossession for missed lease payments or to issue automatic speeding tickets via "black box" data.

Keywords: [volvo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volvo.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), driver monitoring, speed limiters, [onstar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/onstar.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Jeff Bezos Photo Leak and Trump-Bolsonaro Alliance (2:04:45–2:06:18)

Reports confirm that the brother of Jeff Bezos' girlfriend sold the billionaire's private photos to the National Enquirer for $200,000. Meanwhile, President Trump hosted Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at the White House, designating Brazil a major non-NATO ally. The two leaders discussed joint efforts to remove Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela and criticized "fake news" media.

Keywords: [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [jair bolsonaro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jair-bolsonaro.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Venezuela Interim Presidency Rules and UN Vote Buying (2:06:19–2:12:28)

State Department envoy Elliott Abrams faced questioning from reporter Matt Lee regarding the legality of Juan Guaidó's interim presidency. The Venezuelan National Assembly passed a resolution stating Guaidó's 30-day mandate only begins once Maduro leaves office, a move Lee characterized as an ex post facto rule change. Additionally, an "economic hitman" producer provides background on the military's role in Venezuela and China's influence in the UN.

Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [juan guaido](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juan-guaido.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [elliott abrams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elliott-abrams.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Final Donor Acknowledgments and Birthday List (2:12:32–2:19:04)

The show concludes with a final round of donor thank-yous and the reading of the birthday list. Mention is made of IBM's new 72-country blockchain wire service, reinforcing the host's previous claims about the technology's future in finance. Sir Fenwick's title upgrade to Magistrate of Emeryville is finalized, and the hosts encourage listeners to continue supporting the "value-for-value" model.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Cashless Businesses and San Francisco's Homeless Crisis (2:19:04–2:21:28)

The trend of businesses going "cashless" is interpreted as a strategy to exclude homeless individuals from using facilities. A documentary titled "Seattle is Dying" is recommended for its portrayal of the urban crisis in the Pacific Northwest. The hosts discuss the "poop map" of San Francisco and the removal of public restrooms as contributing factors to the city's sanitation issues.

Keywords: [cashless](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cashless.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [homeless](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeless.md), [poop map](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poop-map.md), [komo news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/komo-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/31.md)

### 32. 5G Spectrum Auctions and Cell Tower Health Concerns (2:21:29–2:24:44)

The FCC has opened auctions for high-frequency spectrum up to 3 terahertz for future "6G" or "7G" networks. In Ripon, California, parents are protesting a cell tower at a school after several children were diagnosed with cancer. An electromagnetic radiation specialist found that the tower was transmitting high-power WiMAX frequencies, which have a much longer range and higher intensity than standard Wi-Fi.

Keywords: [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [wimax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wimax.md), ripon, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [electromagnetic radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electromagnetic-radiation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Somalia Airstrikes and Civilian Casualty Reports (2:24:44–2:26:58)

Amnesty International reports that U.S. airstrikes in Somalia have killed at least 14 civilians since 2017, contradicting official government claims of zero civilian casualties. Under the Trump administration, strikes against al-Shabaab militants have increased significantly. The discussion notes that while the "war crime" label is being applied now, similar drone programs under the Obama administration received less scrutiny.

Keywords: [somalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/somalia.md), [airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), [al-shabaab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-shabaab.md), [amnesty international](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amnesty-international.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Buzz Aldrin's Comments on Moon Landing Continuity (2:26:59–2:29:15)

A clip of astronaut Buzz Aldrin responding to a child's question about why humans haven't returned to the moon is deconstructed. Aldrin's statement, "we didn't go there," is interpreted by some as a confession, though the hosts acknowledge he likely meant the U.S. failed to maintain the momentum of the Apollo program. The loss of NASA's original telemetry data and recordings remains a point of contention.

Keywords: [buzz aldrin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzz-aldrin.md), [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [telemetry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemetry.md), [space exploration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-exploration.md), [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/34.md)

### 35. EPA Focus on Clean Water and Albania Protests (2:29:16–2:33:21)

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that safe drinking water is a more immediate global threat than climate change, citing the 1,000 children who die daily from waterborne illnesses. Critics attacked Wheeler's background as a coal lobbyist. In unrelated news, police in Albania used tear gas against protesters demanding early elections, an event the hosts compare to the film Wag the Dog.

Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), andrew wheeler, clean water, [flint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flint.md), [albania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albania.md), [wag the dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wag-the-dog.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Jeffrey Epstein Court Documents and Jeanine Pirro Suspension (2:33:21–2:37:29)

Court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's controversial plea deal may soon be unsealed, despite opposition from "mystery parties." The deal was overseen by Alex Acosta and reportedly involved the FBI under Robert Mueller. Meanwhile, Fox News suspended Jeanine Pirro after she questioned whether Representative Ilhan Omar's use of a hijab indicated an adherence to Sharia law over the U.S. Constitution.

Keywords: [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [alex acosta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-acosta.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [jeanine pirro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeanine-pirro.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [ilhan omar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ilhan-omar.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Kentucky Chickenpox Vaccine Lawsuit and Fetal Cell Lines (2:37:29–2:42:24)

A student in Kentucky is suing the health department after being barred from school and basketball games for refusing the chickenpox vaccine on religious grounds. The student, Jerome Kunkel, objects to the vaccine's use of cell lines derived from aborted fetuses in the 1960s. The hosts discuss the efficacy of the vaccine and the historical context of chickenpox as a common childhood illness.

Keywords: [chickenpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chickenpox.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md), [catholicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholicism.md), [fetal cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fetal-cells.md), [herd immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herd-immunity.md), [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Beto O'Rourke's Cow Poem and Show Sign-off (2:42:26–2:48:10)

The episode concludes with a dramatic reading of a surreal poem titled "The Song of the Cow," written by Beto O'Rourke under a pseudonym during his time with the "Cult of the Dead Cow" hacking group. The hosts also play a remix of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defending the Green New Deal against critics. The show signs off with a reminder of the next broadcast on Sunday.

Keywords: [beto o'rourke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beto-o-rourke.md), [poem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poem.md), [green new deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1122-cyclogenesis/chapter/38.md)

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