# Pregnant Person

> Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the State Department clears the Baghdad embassy while domestic policy shifts toward mandatory vaccinations and increased internet surveillance.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1138
- **Published:** 2019-05-16
- **Length:** 3h 11m
- **Topics:** Iran Tensions, SB 276, 5G Health, Christchurch Call, [Mueller Report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mueller-report.md), College Scandal
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person

## About this episode

The State Department ordered an emergency evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad this week as John Bolton and Mike Pompeo point toward Iranian culpability for tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation mirrors the West Clark Seven framework for Middle East intervention, suggesting a long-standing neoconservative agenda is currently overriding diplomatic channels. While European allies demand evidence of Iranian involvement, the domestic media apparatus has largely abandoned anti-war principles to function as a megaphone for intelligence agency narratives.

In California, the introduction of Bill SB 276 seeks to strip private doctors of their authority to grant medical vaccine exemptions, centralizing power within the state health office. Meanwhile, the New Zealand-led Christchurch Call has gained the signatures of Facebook, Google, and Microsoft, signaling a transition toward a more restrictive internet police state. In the legal sphere, Felicity Huffman entered a guilty plea for her role in the college admissions scandal, while Inspector General Michael Horowitz revealed that a hidden FBI database was used to recover missing text messages from Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. Technological concerns also mount as the New York Times faces criticism for its 5G partnership with Verizon, which critics claim colors their reporting on the health and security risks of high-frequency cellular rollouts.

Adam Curry signs off for the final time as a bachelor before his upcoming wedding in Austin, Texas, where Sir Mark Hall has invited the entire country to a celebratory shindig. The program also explores the rise of millennial compression culture, where the term bet has replaced traditional affirmations and AirDrop pranks have become a public nuisance in the Netherlands. Sir Johnny the Swamp Knight joins the executive producers after sharing a bizarre anecdote involving a loosely robed Joe Biden in Arlington.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/transcript.md.

### 1. Weather Anomalies and Austin Shindig Preparations (0:00–1:31)

The hosts open the program discussing unseasonable rain in Northern Silicon Valley and pleasant temperatures in Austin, Texas. They reference an upcoming social gathering or "shindig" in Austin, noting that Sir Mark Hall has been tweeting invitations to the entire country.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather.md), [rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), shindig

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Millennial Contractors Eavesdropping on Voice Assistant Recordings (1:32–6:40)

Millennial contractors working for tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon are tasked with reviewing voice recordings to train machine learning algorithms. These workers reportedly listen to various private queries, ranging from users yelling at the device to requests for explicit content. The hosts highlight the lack of privacy for users and the low wages paid to these "eavesdropping" contractors.

Keywords: [google assistant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-assistant.md), [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [machine learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machine-learning.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/2.md)

### 3. YouTube De-platforming and Advertiser Influence on Free Speech (6:41–9:52)

The discussion shifts to the psychological toll of "cancel culture" on YouTubers, with claims that the threat of de-platforming causes extreme distress. The hosts argue that corporate advertisers, rather than politicians like Nancy Pelosi or Mitch McConnell, are the true arbiters of online speech. They suggest boycotting unpatriotic advertisers who stifle free expression to protect their brand image.

Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [de-platforming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-platforming.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [advertisers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertisers.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [sleeping giants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleeping-giants.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Airbnb Surveillance and Ring Doorbell Monitoring (9:53–12:56)

A personal anecdote describes an Airbnb host using a Ring doorbell to monitor the number of guests entering a property in real-time. The hosts criticize the growing surveillance state and the use of remote-controlled smart locks to enforce strict occupancy contracts. They express concern that technology intended for convenience is increasingly used to make users miserable.

Keywords: [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), [ring doorbell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ring-doorbell.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [south by southwest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-by-southwest.md), smart locks

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/4.md)

### 5. College Admissions Scandal and Felicity Huffman Guilty Plea (12:57–20:31)

Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in the college admissions scandal, receiving a recommended four-month prison sentence. The hosts criticize the disparity in potential sentencing compared to Lori Loughlin and argue that the entire university admissions system is a "scam" favoring alumni and wealthy donors. They contend that the prosecution of celebrities is a distraction from systemic issues in higher education.

Keywords: [felicity huffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/felicity-huffman.md), [lori loughlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-loughlin.md), [college admissions scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions-scandal.md), [mail fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-fraud.md), [justice system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-system.md), [yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/5.md)

### 6. New York Times and Verizon 5G Journalism Lab (20:32–27:33)

The New York Times is criticized for a "puff piece" claiming Russia is using RT to spread 5G health fears as economic warfare. The hosts point out a conflict of interest, noting the Times' partnership with Verizon to build a 5G journalism lab and the presence of former Verizon executives on the Times' board. They characterize the reporting as a "native ad" designed to protect corporate interests.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [verizon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verizon.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [economic warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-warfare.md), [new knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-knowledge.md), doreen tobin

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/6.md)

### 7. 5G Technology Specs and Health Concerns (27:35–34:40)

The hosts debunk marketing claims regarding 5G low latency and high-speed downloads, arguing that the technology requires dangerous power levels to penetrate obstacles. They compare the rollout in the United States to Asia, noting that the U.S. is pushing higher frequencies that may have unknown health effects. Mention is made of the Louisiana Department of Health's decision to study the technology before a full rollout.

Keywords: [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [latency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latency.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [millimeter wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millimeter-wave.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Home Powerline Networking as Wi-Fi Alternative (34:41–39:40)

A discussion on reducing Wi-Fi exposure leads to a recommendation for HomePlug powerline networking, which uses a house's electrical wiring to transmit data. One host describes running two separate sub-networks for different ISPs over the same power lines. They note the benefits for streaming video on devices like Roku while acknowledging potential interference with ham radio equipment.

Keywords: powerline networking, [homeplug](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeplug.md), [wi-fi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wi-fi.md), [ethernet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethernet.md), cat5, [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Millennial Slang and Compression Culture (39:41–41:24)

The hosts explore the millennial term "bet" as a replacement for "you bet" or "agreed," framing it as part of a broader "compression culture." They observe that younger generations are shortening language and using emojis to communicate more information in less time, similar to "jive talk" from previous eras.

Keywords: [millennial slang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennial-slang.md), [bet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bet.md), compression culture, [language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/language.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Google Podcasts and AirDrop Pranks in the Netherlands (41:25–45:11)

Google Podcasts' new transcription and 1.5x playback speed features are discussed as tools for information compression. The conversation then shifts to a trend in the Netherlands where people use Apple's AirDrop protocol to send unsolicited explicit images to strangers in public spaces. The hosts warn that many users leave their Bluetooth and location settings "on" by default, exposing them to such "gags."

Keywords: [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), [airdrop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airdrop.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [bluetooth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluetooth.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Ray McGovern on Chuck Schumer and Intelligence Agency Power (45:14–52:11)

Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern comments on Senator Chuck Schumer’s warning that intelligence agencies have "six ways from Sunday" to retaliate against opponents. McGovern compares the current state of the FBI to "J. Edgar Hoover on steroids," arguing that selective leaks are used to destroy political reputations. He asserts that mass surveillance has failed to prevent a single terrorist act and serves only as a post-crime forensic tool.

Keywords: [ray mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-mcgovern.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [j. edgar hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-edgar-hoover.md), [mass surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-surveillance.md), [bill binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Media Censorship and Operation Mockingbird (52:12–56:03)

Ray McGovern claims he has been banned from progressive outlets like Democracy Now and Truthout for not adhering to specific narratives. The hosts discuss the marginalization of veteran journalists like Seymour Hersh and suggest that mainstream media remains under the influence of intelligence operations like "Operation Mockingbird." They cite Anderson Cooper and Chris Cuomo as examples of media figures who appear to follow intelligence community scripts.

Keywords: [ray mcgovern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-mcgovern.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [seymour hersh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seymour-hersh.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [operation mockingbird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/operation-mockingbird.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/12.md)

### 13. CIA Recruitment at Comic Book Conventions (56:04–1:00:20)

The CIA is actively recruiting at events like Awesome Con, using games and pop culture references to attract scientists and cyber experts. Director Gina Haspel has emphasized a shift toward social media outreach, including the agency's new Instagram presence. The hosts suggest that the CIA is influencing storylines in entertainment, such as the show "Supergirl," to spread specific political messaging to younger audiences.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), awesome con, [gina haspel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-haspel.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), [supergirl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supergirl.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/13.md)

### 14. No Agenda Episode 1137 Artwork and Pete Buttigieg Imagery (1:00:20–1:03:23)

The hosts credit NickTheRat for the Mother's Day artwork and discuss a high-quality Photoshop by Joshua Pettigrew. The image depicts Pete Buttigieg as Alfred E. Neuman from Mad Magazine. They praise the technical skill involved in the manipulation and note its use in the show's newsletter.

Keywords: [nicktherat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicktherat.md), [joshua pettigrew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joshua-pettigrew.md), [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [alfred e. neuman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alfred-e-neuman.md), [mad magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mad-magazine.md), [photoshop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photoshop.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Executive Producer Sir Johnny the Swamp Knight (1:03:24–1:08:56)

Sir Johnny the Swamp Knight contributes $202 and shares an anecdote about a roommate's awkward encounter with a loosely robed Senator Joe Biden in Arlington. The donor, now living in Tennessee, requests "dating karma" and a specific "Detective Dookie" jingle. The hosts struggle to find the vintage jingle in their database but grant him an executive producership.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [arlington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arlington.md), [tennessee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennessee.md), [detective dookie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detective-dookie.md), thx-1138, [george lucas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-lucas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Donation Shortfall and Email Delivery Issues (1:08:57–1:13:42)

The hosts express disappointment over a low volume of donations for the current episode, speculating on whether the upcoming wedding or technical email issues are to blame. They discuss Google's increasing pressure on email servers to use TLS encryption, which may be causing the No Agenda newsletter to be flagged or blocked for some users.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), tls encryption, [mailchimp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mailchimp.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Iran Tensions and Mysterious Oil Tanker Attacks (1:13:43–1:16:40)

Tensions escalate in the Middle East following "mysterious attacks" on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and a drone strike on a Saudi pipeline. While the U.S. points toward Iranian responsibility, European allies remain skeptical and request more evidence. The hosts express distrust of officials like John Bolton and Mike Pompeo, suggesting they are angling for a conflict.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [mike pompeo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pompeo.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/17.md)

### 18. US Embassy Evacuation in Iraq and the West Clark Seven (1:16:41–1:22:02)

The State Department ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, citing threats linked to Iran. A producer with a business in the "Green Zone" disputes the necessity of the move, calling it "horseshit." The hosts reference General Wesley Clark’s 2001 memo regarding plans to "take out" seven countries, including Iraq and Iran, suggesting the current moves are part of a long-standing neoconservative agenda.

Keywords: [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [green zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-zone.md), [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Media Warmongering and Intelligence Agency Blackmail (1:22:02–1:26:21)

The hosts criticize major news outlets for abandoning anti-war principles and acting as "CIA outlets." They speculate that figures like John Bolton may be using blackmail or intelligence files—possibly related to historical "bathhouse" scenes or Roy Cohn—to influence President Trump's foreign policy. They also touch on historical CIA experiments with LSD in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), roy cohn, [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [lsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lsd.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/19.md)

### 20. New Zealand's Christchurch Call and Internet Censorship (1:26:21–1:33:07)

Following the Christchurch mosque attacks, New Zealand has spearheaded the "Christchurch Call" to eliminate extremist content online. Major tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft have joined the initiative, which the hosts describe as a move toward a "police state" for the internet. Facebook has already implemented a "one-strike" policy for its Live streaming service to appease advertisers.

Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), christchurch call, [jacinda ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), extremist content

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Adblock Plus Investment in Factmata Fact-Checking (1:33:07–1:36:46)

Adblock Plus has invested in Factmata, a London-based startup that uses AI to fact-check online content. The hosts warn that this allows advertising companies to become the "arbiters of truth," potentially sanitizing news for users. The project is backed by tech figures including Biz Stone, Craig Newmark, and Mark Cuban.

Keywords: [adblock plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adblock-plus.md), factmata, biz stone, [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [mark cuban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cuban.md), [fact-checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/21.md)

### 22. The Decline of Internet Freedom and The Helm Email Server (1:36:46–1:42:43)

The hosts lament the end of the "golden age" of the internet as independent email servers are increasingly blocked by Gmail's "trustworthiness" filters. They discuss "The Helm," a hardware appliance designed to help users run private servers by using a paid SMTP relay service. They advocate for a return to "value for value" and open-source models to combat corporate control.

Keywords: [internet freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-freedom.md), [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), the helm, [smtp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smtp.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [shareware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shareware.md), [gab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gab.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/22.md)

### 23. California Vaccine Bill SB 276 and Measles Outbreaks (1:42:44–1:48:42)

California Bill SB 276 seeks to shift the authority for medical vaccine exemptions from private doctors to state health officers. Activist Riza Islam argues that the "measles outbreak" is being exaggerated to scare legislators into passing the law, benefiting pharmaceutical companies like Merck. The hosts highlight the irony of California mandating vaccines while decriminalizing the knowing exposure of partners to HIV.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), sb 276, [mmr vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmr-vaccine.md), [merck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck.md), riza islam, [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and The Sunrise Movement (1:48:45–1:53:03)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently claimed her previous statement about the world ending in 12 years was "dry humor" and sarcasm. Despite this, the Sunrise Movement continues to hold large events promoting the Green New Deal to young activists. The hosts compare the movement's chanting and rhetoric to historical authoritarian tactics.

Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [green new deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-new-deal.md), [sunrise movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunrise-movement.md), [climate crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-crisis.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Bill Nye's Profane Climate Change Segment on John Oliver (1:53:09–1:57:15)

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" appeared on John Oliver's HBO show using profanity to emphasize the urgency of the "climate crisis." The hosts criticize the use of shock tactics and swearing, suggesting Nye has run out of substantive arguments. They note that his previous attempts at a successful television comeback have largely failed.

Keywords: [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [john oliver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-oliver.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [photosynthesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photosynthesis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Canadian Climate Minister Catherine McKenna's Parliament Rant (1:57:15–2:01:17)

Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna is seen yelling in Parliament about a "climate emergency." She defends the government's carbon tax and rebate system while accusing conservative politicians of spreading misinformation. The hosts note the official shift in terminology from "climate change" to "climate crisis" or "emergency."

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [catherine mckenna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-mckenna.md), [climate emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-emergency.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [doug ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doug-ford.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Millennial Skepticism of the Moon Landing (2:01:18–2:03:47)

A surprising trend among millennials reveals widespread skepticism regarding the original 1969 moon landing. The hosts attribute this to the influence of Netflix documentaries and the modern technological feats of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Younger generations reportedly find it difficult to believe that "cigar tubes" from 50 years ago could achieve what modern rockets still struggle with.

Keywords: [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md), [rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rockets.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/27.md)

### 28. New York Pipeline Protests and Hunger Strikes (2:03:48–2:06:19)

Climate activists in New York City launched a hunger strike to protest Governor Andrew Cuomo's potential approval of the Williams Pipeline project. The activists claim the pipeline, which would carry fracked gas from Pennsylvania, threatens "democracy and the climate." The hosts mock the inclusion of "democracy" as a casualty of a harbor pipeline.

Keywords: [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), williams pipeline, [hunger strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunger-strike.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), new york harbor

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Peerage Appointments and Gender-Neutral Titles (2:06:25–2:14:05)

The hosts process several donations and appoint new knights to the No Agenda Roundtable, including Sir Base Vice. A discussion arises regarding a gender-neutral title for a "gravel" (a donor of $1,000 or more) who does not identify as a Knight or Dame. Suggestions include "Eunuch of the Roundtable" or "Jester," though the peerage committee has yet to make a final decision.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [gender-neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [ontario](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ontario.md), [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Upcoming Interviews with The Mooch and Cliff Stoll (2:14:07–2:17:53)

The hosts announce a special Sunday show featuring interviews with Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci and physicist Cliff Stoll. Stoll, known for his work on TechTV and his hobby of making glass Klein bottles, discusses his opposition to computers in the classroom. The hosts explain the mathematical properties of the Klein bottle as a one-sided Mobius band.

Keywords: [anthony scaramucci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-scaramucci.md), cliff stoll, klein bottle, mobius band, [tech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-tv.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/30.md)

### 31. No Agenda Meetups and Knighting Ceremony (2:17:55–2:23:41)

A list of upcoming No Agenda meetups is read, covering locations from Cincinnati to Tel Aviv. The segment concludes with the formal knighting of Sir Base Vice, granting him the traditional (fictional) entitlements of the roundtable, such as "Hookers and Blow" and "Mutton and Mead."

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [cincinnati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cincinnati.md), [tel aviv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tel-aviv.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Bird Scooter Bludgeoning Attack in California (2:23:41–2:25:30)

A tragic report from Southern California describes the death of Rosa Hernandez, who was brutally attacked by a stranger using a Bird electric scooter as a bludgeoning weapon. The hosts express shock at the use of a ride-share scooter as a deadly instrument.

Keywords: bird scooter, rosa hernandez, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [assault](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault.md), electric scooter

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Jewish Tradition of Giving in Multiples of Eighteen (2:25:31–2:27:03)

The hosts discover that Jewish tradition involves giving charitable gifts in multiples of 18, symbolizing "Chai" or life. This explains several odd-numbered donations received for the Ronald McDonald House via the wedding website. They decide to add the "Lucky Jew Donation" or "Shape-shifting Donation" to the show's official terminology.

Keywords: [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), 18, [chai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chai.md), jewish tradition, lucky jew donation, [ronald mcdonald house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-mcdonald-house.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Brexit Re-vote Strategies and Fraud Allegations (2:27:03–2:33:39)

The discussion turns to the ongoing efforts in the UK Parliament to secure a "People's Vote" or a second referendum on Brexit. Opponents of the leave vote are highlighting alleged spending irregularities and "industrial scale fraud" by the Vote Leave campaign to invalidate the 2016 results. Prime Minister Theresa May maintains that the original vote must be respected to preserve trust in politics.

Keywords: [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [jeremy corbyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-corbyn.md), [vote leave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vote-leave.md), [electoral commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-commission.md), [scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Eurovision Song Contest and American Version Launch (2:33:40–2:36:04)

The Eurovision Song Contest is expanding with an official North American version, the "American Song Contest," slated for a 2021 launch. The hosts express skepticism, noting that the U.S. market is already saturated with singing competitions like "The Voice" and "American Idol." They commit to providing color commentary for the event regardless of its format.

Keywords: [eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), american song contest, [ebu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebu.md), [hollywood reporter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood-reporter.md), [2021](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2021.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Florida Election Hacking and The Mueller Report (2:36:05–2:40:51)

The Mueller Report confirmed that two Florida counties were "hacked" during the 2016 election, though Governor Ron DeSantis clarified that the intrusion was a phishing scam that did not change any results. The hosts criticize the use of the word "hack" to describe simple credential theft and emphasize that the FBI notified the counties before the election took place.

Keywords: [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [mueller report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mueller-report.md), [bill nelson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nelson.md), [rick scott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-scott.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [phishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phishing.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Inspector General Horowitz on Missing FBI Text Messages (2:40:52–2:46:41)

Inspector General Michael Horowitz testified about the "challenging" process of retrieving missing text messages from Peter Strzok and Lisa Page's FBI-issued phones. After the FBI claimed a software flaw caused a data blackout, the IG's team used forensic tools and a third-party contractor to discover a hidden database on the devices that was still collecting data. The hosts suggest this reveals a "nastiness" in the Android operating system that Google may not want public.

Keywords: [michael horowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-horowitz.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [peter strzok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-strzok.md), [lisa page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisa-page.md), [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [database](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/database.md), forensic extraction

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Joe DiGenova on John Brennan and Prison Prospects (2:46:42–2:48:51)

Legal analyst Joe DiGenova claims that the appointment of U.S. Attorney John Durham signals a "laser focus" on a conspiracy led by former CIA Director John Brennan. DiGenova predicts that high-level officials, including Brennan, James Comey, and James Clapper, will eventually face prison time for their roles in the Russia investigation.

Keywords: [joe digenova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-digenova.md), [john brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [john durham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-durham.md), [laura ingraham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-ingraham.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Alabama Abortion Law and Gender-Neutral Language (2:48:53–2:55:02)

Alabama passed a restrictive abortion law that could subject doctors to 99 years in prison, a move intended to challenge Roe v. Wade in the Supreme Court. The hosts highlight the use of gender-neutral language in media reports, such as Amy Goodman referring to a "pregnant person" instead of a woman. They also discuss a failed amendment in Alabama that would have criminalized vasectomies.

Keywords: [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [abortion law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion-law.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [gender-neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [roe v. wade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roe-v-wade.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/39.md)

### 40. History of Vasectomies and Pro-Life Perspectives (2:55:02–2:58:10)

A discussion on reproductive rights leads to the history of vasectomies, which reportedly began in the 1800s as an alternative to the castration of violent prisoners. One host clarifies their "pro-life" stance while acknowledging the necessity of choice for women and expressing a controversial openness to televised capital punishment for transparency.

Keywords: [vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md), [castration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/castration.md), [pro-life](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pro-life.md), [capital punishment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-punishment.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/40.md)

### 41. China Trade War and Tariffs on Consumer Goods (2:58:11–3:02:59)

The U.S.-China trade war escalates with retaliatory tariffs that media outlets claim will significantly increase the cost of consumer goods like luggage, electronics, and toiletries. NBC reports suggest the average American family could pay an extra $767 per year. The hosts mock the specific focus on "luggage" and "shampoo," questioning the validity of these economic warnings.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [trade war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-war.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [luggage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luggage.md), [shampoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shampoo.md), [toilet paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toilet-paper.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Wedding Sign-off and Democratic Candidate Roundup (3:03:00–3:11:09)

Adam Curry signs off for the last time as an "unhitched man" before his Sunday wedding. The episode concludes with a musical montage and a satirical breakdown of the 2020 Democratic primary field, touching on candidates like Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Buttigieg. The hosts reiterate their "value for value" model and thank the producers for their support.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-dvorak.md), [wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wedding.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/42.md)

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