# Tactile Nukes > The arrest of Julian Assange and Bill Barr’s spying testimony collide with Kirsten Gillibrand’s nuclear gaffe and a New York City measles emergency. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1128 - **Published:** 2019-04-14 - **Length:** 2h 46m - **Topics:** Assange Arrest, [Spygate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spygate.md), Tactile Nukes, Brexit Delay, 5G Health, [Geoengineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geoengineering.md), [MMT](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmt.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes ## About this episode British police forcibly removed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian embassy in London, ending a seven-year standoff and triggering a U.S. extradition request for alleged hacking. Attorney General Bill Barr simultaneously ignited a media firestorm by testifying that spying occurred against the Trump campaign in 2016. These events converge as newly surfaced internal messages from Platte River Networks reference a Hillary Clinton email cover-up operation, challenging the established narrative of the Russia investigation. Secondary developments include the UK government's Online Harms white paper, which proposes a legal duty of care for social media executives like Mark Zuckerberg. In the U.S., Senator Kirsten Gillibrand faced mockery for repeatedly referencing tactile nuclear weapons instead of tactical armaments during a defense policy debate. Meanwhile, Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency in New York City, mandating measles vaccinations for Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn under threat of thousand-dollar fines. Representative Candace Owens also clashed with Representative Ted Lieu over an out-of-context clip involving Adolf Hitler, while Harvard researchers proposed solar geoengineering by spraying sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere to combat climate change. Distinctive moments include a listener observation regarding Barack Obama appearing without his wedding ring during a meeting with Angela Merkel in Berlin. John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry also address the celebrity status of a squeaky studio chair and the unusual behavior of the jet stream during an April blizzard. Young Felix Wilson concludes the program with a reading titled We're All Gonna Die, deconstructing modern media fear-mongering. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/transcript.md. ### 1. Studio Move, John C. Dvorak Squeaky Chair Celebrity (0:00–1:46) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Austin, Texas, discussing the upcoming relocation of their studio. They joke about Dvorak's squeaky chair becoming a celebrity and the potential for it to hold its own meetups. 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), studio move, [squeaky chair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squeaky-chair.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Julian Assange Arrested, Ecuador Embassy Standoff Ends (1:47–5:51) British police removed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian embassy in London following a seven-year standoff. Assange, who appeared heavily bearded and was physically dragged from the building, faces a U.S. extradition request related to espionage and hacking charges. Keywords: [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), ecuador embassy, [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), british police, [extradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extradition.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Assange Extradition, Russia Collusion Narrative Theories (5:51–9:18) The hosts analyze the political motivations behind the arrest of Julian Assange, suggesting it may be used to revive the Russia collusion narrative or provide testimony regarding Seth Rich. They note that the current indictment specifically targets his interactions with Chelsea Manning regarding password hacking. Keywords: [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [russia collusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-collusion.md), [seth rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rich.md), [chelsea manning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-manning.md), [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Attorney General Bill Barr, Spying on Trump Campaign (9:18–13:58) Attorney General Bill Barr testified before the Senate, stating his belief that spying occurred against the Trump campaign in 2016. Media outlets and Democratic leaders reacted with outrage to Barr's use of the word "spying," characterizing it as a "dog whistle" and a conspiracy theory. Keywords: [bill barr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-barr.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [trump campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-campaign.md), [spying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spying.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Mike Rogers NSA Warnings, Clapper Denials (14:01–16:59) The discussion focuses on reports that former NSA Director Mike Rogers warned Donald Trump about surveillance activities shortly after the 2016 election. This contradicts public denials from intelligence officials like James Clapper regarding the monitoring of the Trump campaign. Keywords: [mike rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rogers.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [trump tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-tower.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Platte River Networks, Hillary Clinton Email Cover-up (16:59–18:52) Newly obtained internal messages from Platte River Networks, the firm managing Hillary Clinton's private email server, reference a "Hillary cover-up operation" in early 2016. The hosts contrast the media's dismissal of current spying claims with the historical acceptance of the Edward Snowden revelations. Keywords: platte river networks, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [email server](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-server.md), [cover-up](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cover-up.md), internal emails [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Waymo Communication, Autonomous Vehicle Fatality Clarification (18:53–22:40) Julianne, the head of communications at Waymo, contacted the show to clarify that Waymo has never caused a pedestrian fatality. She noted that a previous mention on the podcast likely confused Waymo with an Uber autonomous vehicle incident in Arizona. Keywords: [waymo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waymo.md), julianne, [autonomous vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autonomous-vehicles.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Barack Obama in Berlin, Wedding Ring Observation (22:41–23:42) Barack Obama met with Angela Merkel in Berlin, prompting a discussion about potential Logan Act violations. A listener observation noted that Obama was not wearing his wedding ring during the visit, leading to host speculation about the significance of the omission. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [berlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin.md), [logan act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logan-act.md), wedding ring [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Brexit Delay, Article 50 Extension to October (23:42–28:07) Theresa May and EU President Donald Tusk announced an extension of the Brexit deadline to October 31st. Tusk emphasized that the UK retains the option to revoke Article 50 and cancel Brexit entirely during this flexible extension period. Keywords: [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [donald tusk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-tusk.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [article 50](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-50.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/9.md) ### 10. CBS News Coverage, Long Debunked Spying Meme (28:07–36:59) The hosts critique a CBS News report that labeled the Trump campaign spying allegations as a "long debunked conspiracy theory." They highlight the media's attempt to frame legal surveillance of Carter Page as "monitoring" rather than "spying" to protect the existing narrative. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [bill barr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-barr.md), [spying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spying.md), [carter page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carter-page.md), [fisa warrant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa-warrant.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Morton Klein, Tourette's Syndrome Testimony (37:00–39:28) Morton Klein, executive director of the Zionist Organization of America, testified before a committee while disclosing his Tourette's Syndrome. The hosts discuss the nature of the condition and Klein's specific vocal tics during his testimony. Keywords: morton klein, [tourette's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s-syndrome.md), [house judiciary committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-judiciary-committee.md), [zionist organization of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zionist-organization-of-america.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Anti-Defamation League, White Supremacy Genetic Inferiority Claim (39:28–42:21) Eileen Hershenov of the Anti-Defamation League testified about the links between white supremacy and anti-Semitism. The hosts highlight a specific slip of the tongue where she appeared to state the "genetic inferiority of people that are not white" as a fact rather than a claim made by extremists. Keywords: eileen hershenov, [adl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adl.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), pittsburgh shooter [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Louie Gohmert, Charlottesville Fine People Hoax (42:21–45:03) Representative Louie Gohmert questioned Morton Klein to clarify Donald Trump's "fine people" comment regarding Charlottesville. Klein argued that the media distorted the truth by omitting Trump's explicit condemnation of neo-Nazis and white nationalists in the same statement. Keywords: [louie gohmert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louie-gohmert.md), morton klein, [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [fine people](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fine-people.md), media distortion [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Candace Owens, Ted Lieu Hitler Clip Controversy (45:04–49:50) Candace Owens clashed with Representative Ted Lieu after he played a short, out-of-context clip of her discussing Adolf Hitler and nationalism. Owens accused Lieu of being "unbelievably dishonest" and explained that her full comments characterized Hitler as a homicidal maniac rather than a nationalist. Keywords: [candace owens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candace-owens.md), [ted lieu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-lieu.md), [jerry nadler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-nadler.md), [hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitler.md), [nationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nationalism.md), [prageru](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prageru.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Turning Point USA, Candace Owens Hate Speech Victim (49:51–53:04) Representative Ken Buck defended Candace Owens during a hearing, noting that the committee's memo used biased language to describe her. Owens testified that she frequently receives hate speech from the left and criticized the media for making such attacks acceptable. Keywords: [candace owens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candace-owens.md), [turning point usa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turning-point-usa.md), [ken buck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-buck.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bias.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/15.md) ### 16. UK Online Harms White Paper, Duty of Care (53:04–57:16) The UK government introduced an "Online Harms" white paper proposing a legal "duty of care" for social media companies. Home Secretary Sajid Javid warned that tech executives could be held personally liable or fined if they fail to remove "harmful" content, including cyberbullying and terrorist propaganda. Keywords: [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [sajid javid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sajid-javid.md), online harms, duty of care, [social media regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media-regulation.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Pramila Jayapal, Gender Non-Conforming Child Legislation (57:17–1:02:22) Representative Pramila Jayapal shared a personal story about her gender non-conforming child during a hearing on the Equality Act. She argued that legislators have a responsibility to protect the freedom of self-expression and to legislate societal behavior toward transgender individuals. Keywords: [pramila jayapal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pramila-jayapal.md), [transgender rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender-rights.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md), [equality act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equality-act.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Texas Free to Believe Act, Religious Protections (1:02:22–1:05:06) Texas legislators introduced House Bill 1035, known as the "Free to Believe Act," which seeks to protect individuals and businesses with sincerely held religious beliefs. The bill would prevent the government from punishing those who decline to provide services for same-sex weddings or gender transitions based on moral convictions. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), house bill 1035, [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md), gay cake, [discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/18.md) ### 19. No Agenda Art, George Washington Measles Money (1:05:06–1:07:36) The hosts discuss the artwork for episode 1127 by Nick the Rat, which depicted George Washington covered in measles spots. They speculate that social media algorithms may have blocked the image because it featured a segment of a dollar bill, triggering anti-counterfeiting filters. Keywords: [nick the rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rat.md), [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [mmr vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmr-vaccine.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Producer Donations, Chaga Mushroom Tea, Disjointed Animation (1:07:37–1:13:16) The show acknowledges high-tier donors and discusses health tips like Chaga mushroom tea and Lion's Mane for memory. A producer shared a link to an animation from the Netflix show "Disjointed" that humorously summarizes various conspiracy theories in one minute. Keywords: [sir cal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-cal.md), [patrick coble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-coble.md), chaga mushroom, lion's mane, disjointed, [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Canadian Dollar Parity, House Karma Requests (1:13:18–1:19:08) Several Canadian producers took advantage of the show's standing offer to accept Canadian dollars at 1:1 parity with the US dollar. Donors requested "House Karma" for real estate transactions and celebrated birthdays while discussing the impact of the new Canadian carbon tax. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [house karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-karma.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), currency conversion [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Value for Value System, Executive Producer Credits (1:19:09–1:21:34) The hosts explain the "Value for Value" model, where listeners determine the worth of the content and support the show financially. They credit various producers for their contributions and encourage the propagation of their media deconstruction formula. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Dr. Christian Bogner, Rubella Vaccine Propaganda Outtake (1:21:35–1:28:37) Dr. Christian Bogner's interview with a local Detroit news station was heavily edited to support a pro-vaccine narrative regarding a rubella scare at an auto show. Bogner's full letter reveals that his factual statements about the low death rate of measles and vaccine ingredients were omitted from the final broadcast. Keywords: christian bogner, [rubella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubella.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [vaccine safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-safety.md), [detroit auto show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detroit-auto-show.md), [media manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-manipulation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Bill de Blasio, New York Measles State of Emergency (1:28:37–1:32:09) Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency in New York City, mandating measles vaccinations for residents in specific Brooklyn neighborhoods. Unvaccinated individuals who have been in contact with infected persons face fines of up to $1,000, primarily targeting the Orthodox Jewish community. Keywords: [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [mandatory vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandatory-vaccination.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Code Switching and Accents (1:32:10–1:38:47) The hosts discuss "code switching," the practice of adjusting one's speech patterns or accent to match an audience, following criticism of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They compare her behavior to past instances involving Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, noting that linguists consider it a normal social gesture. Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [code switching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-switching.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [accents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accents.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Modern Monetary Theory, AOC Economic Policy (1:38:47–1:43:02) The New York Times reports that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other "Justice Democrats" are proponents of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). This economic theory suggests the U.S. can borrow and print unlimited money to fund social programs without fear of debt, a concept the hosts find highly skeptical. Keywords: [modern monetary theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modern-monetary-theory.md), [mmt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmt.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Solar Geoengineering, Harvard Sulfur Dioxide Proposal (1:43:02–1:46:03) Harvard researchers are proposing solar geoengineering by spraying sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere to mimic volcanic eruptions and cool the Earth. Critics warn that this could disrupt global weather patterns, while proponents argue it is a cost-effective alternative to reducing carbon emissions. Keywords: [geoengineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geoengineering.md), [solar radiation management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-radiation-management.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [sulfur dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfur-dioxide.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Elissa Rubin, Millennial Jewish Anti-Occupation Movement (1:46:06–1:54:21) A radio segment featured a debate between 86-year-old Jason Pearl and his 24-year-old granddaughter Elissa Rubin regarding Israeli policy. Rubin, a member of the "IfNotNow" movement, argued that the current Israeli government and its alliance with Donald Trump are making Jews less safe and fueling anti-Semitism. Keywords: elissa rubin, ifnotnow, [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netanyahu.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), generational divide [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Angelic Initiative, Spiritual Reality vs. YouTube Comments (1:54:21–1:55:56) The hosts discuss the "Angelic Initiative," a group that acknowledges higher powers but struggles with objective reality. They contrast the group's spiritual claims with the often toxic and indifferent nature of YouTube comment sections. Keywords: [angelic initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angelic-initiative.md), [spirituality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirituality.md), [god](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/god.md), [reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Facebook Truth Task Force, Women-Led Content Moderation (1:55:57–2:00:35) Facebook's "Truth Task Force," led by Campbell Brown and Alex Hardiman, is a predominantly female team tasked with combating fake news and misinformation. The hosts criticize the initiative's definition of "diversity," noting it focuses on skin color rather than a diversity of political opinions. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), campbell brown, alex hardiman, truth task force, [fact checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Donor Thank You, VJ Days, Douchebag Confessions (2:00:47–2:05:52) The hosts read a list of donors contributing $50 or more, including several from the Netherlands and Germany. One donor recalled Adam Curry's days as an MTV VJ, while another confessed to feeling like a "douchebag" after a difficult divorce and finding solace in the show. 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Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), robert makowski, rhinebeck, [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [honors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honors.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1128-tactile-nukes/chapter/32.md) ### 33. No Agenda Meetups, Player Annotations, AMAC Magazine (2:09:00–2:12:36) The show highlights upcoming listener meetups in Atlanta, Seattle, and Zurich. They also promote the "No Agenda Player" for its new user-generated annotation features and joke about a host being subscribed to the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) magazine. 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