# Bat's True! > Technocratic health tracking and AI-driven censorship take hold as the White House transitions to private sector testing and challenges the media's reliance on theoretical mortality models. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1226 - **Published:** 2020-03-22 - **Length:** 3h 8m - **Topics:** [L-strain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l-strain.md), AI policing, [Pandemic bonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-bonds.md), [Fort Detrick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-detrick.md), [Agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [Modern Monetary Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modern-monetary-theory.md), [Wuhan Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-flu.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true ## About this episode Alphabet's Google and Twitter have partnered with government health agencies to deploy AI-driven content policing, leading to widespread demonetization and the removal of videos. As Silicon Valley shifts to automated moderation, YouTube and Facebook warn of increased errors and slower appeals. Meanwhile, Dr. Deborah Birx and the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator have challenged theoretical models predicting 2.2 million domestic deaths, comparing the media's use of fear-based projections to climate change modeling. Research from Oxford University Press identifies two distinct coronavirus strains, the lethal L-strain and the milder S-strain, fueling theories that the early Wuhan outbreak involved binary bioweapon inoculation. While Admiral Brett Giroir clarified that the U.S. did not refuse WHO testing kits, the Trump administration has transitioned to high-speed private sector platforms from Roche to clear massive specimen backlogs. Reports of persistent fevers and coughs as early as December 2019 suggest the virus was present in the United States months before official testing caught up to the curve. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the shift from 'Wuhan Flu' to a racism narrative, noting AT&T and Warner Media's business ties to Huawei. From the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest to the rise of celebrity virtual concerts like #TogetherAtHome, the hosts examine the technocratic push for health tracking apps and a cashless society. Sir Stephen of Oswego and Sir Doug, Knight of the Copper Lines, join the production as the show provides a firewall against the media's 'amygdala-swelling' environment. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/transcript.md. ### 1. Gitmo Nation Media Assassination, Silicon Valley House Arrest (0:00–1:31) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1226 of No Agenda from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. Dvorak describes the California lockdown as "house arrest" and jokes about the political climate in his region. The hosts emphasize their independence from Silicon Valley infrastructure and their reliance on proprietary servers and networks. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [republican](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican.md), [opportunity zone 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opportunity-zone-33.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Google and Twitter AI Content Policing Coordination (1:31–3:50) Alphabet's Google and Twitter announced a partnership to quell misinformation regarding the coronavirus in coordination with government health agencies. Due to a reduced workforce, these tech giants are relying more heavily on artificial intelligence for content policing. YouTube and Facebook warned users that AI-driven moderation may lead to an increase in mistakenly removed videos and slower appeal turnaround times. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [alphabet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alphabet.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/2.md) ### 3. YouTube Demonetization Keywords and Nazi Imagery (3:50–5:18) A collective of YouTubers tested specific words and phrases to determine which triggers demonetization on the platform. The list includes "420," "9-11," and "14 over 88," the latter of which is identified as Nazi-related imagery. While some terms are unrelated to current events, the hosts suggest this AI-driven filtering system is prone to errors and lack of transparency. Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [demonetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demonetization.md), [420](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/420.md), [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [nazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi.md), 14 over 88, [content creators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-creators.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Oxford University Press Study on L and S Coronavirus Strains (5:19–7:38) Research published in the Oxford University Press identifies two distinct strains of the coronavirus: the L-strain and the S-strain. The L-strain is described as more lethal and prevalent in the initial Wuhan outbreak, primarily transmitting through unsanitary conditions rather than air. The S-strain is characterized as highly infectious but with milder symptoms, potentially acting as a natural immunizer against the more severe L-strain. Keywords: [oxford university press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford-university-press.md), [l-strain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l-strain.md), [s-strain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/s-strain.md), [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [feces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feces.md), [infectiousness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectiousness.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Wuhan Street Spraying and Bioweapon Inoculation Theory (7:39–9:58) Speculation arises regarding the unidentified substances sprayed in the streets of Wuhan during the early outbreak. One theory suggests the Chinese government may have been spreading the milder S-strain virus to inoculate the population against the lethal L-strain. The discussion touches on the mechanics of binary bioweapons and anecdotal reports of increased chemtrail activity over Florida. Keywords: [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), inoculation, [bioweapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioweapon.md), [s-strain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/s-strain.md), [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [viscount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viscount.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/5.md) ### 6. December 2019 Illness Reports and Influenza Testing (9:58–11:35) Numerous listeners reported experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms as early as December 2019 and January 2020. Many individuals who sought medical attention at the time tested negative for influenza but suffered from persistent fevers and coughs. The hosts suggest the virus was present in Europe and the United States much earlier than officially reported, implying current testing is behind the actual curve. Keywords: [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [symptoms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symptoms.md), december, [january](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [tina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina.md), negative test [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Coronavirus Mortality Rates vs Seasonal Influenza (11:36–13:02) A comparison of mortality data shows seasonal influenza deaths significantly outpacing coronavirus deaths in the United States. While coronavirus deaths were reported at approximately 8,700, influenza deaths reached 20,000 in the same population. The hosts question the logic of national lockdowns for a virus that, according to these figures, is less lethal than the common flu. Keywords: [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [mortality rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rate.md), [death count](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-count.md), [house arrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-arrest.md), media misinformation [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Dr. Deborah Birx Criticizes 2.2 Million Death Model (13:03–17:02) Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, challenged computer models predicting 2.2 million deaths in the United States. Birx characterized these projections as theoretical models based on infectiousness without controls, similar to climate change modeling. The hosts argue the media uses these "fear-mongering" models and misrepresented maps, such as the Johns Hopkins "Pew-Pew" map, to drive viewership and revenue. Keywords: [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [computer models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-models.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [fear-mongering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear-mongering.md), [johns hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md), [mortality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/8.md) ### 9. High-Speed Testing Platforms and Data Backlogs (17:03–19:34) Dr. Deborah Birx explained that the transition from low-throughput platforms to high-speed private sector testing will cause a dramatic spike in diagnosed cases. This increase is attributed to clearing a backlog of specimens rather than a sudden surge in new infections. Birx warned that the media might use this statistical "slope of the curve" to falsely claim the U.S. situation is worse than Italy's. Keywords: testing kits, [private sector](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-sector.md), [roche](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roche.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [data backlog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backlog.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [diagnostics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diagnostics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Trump Administration Private Sector Testing Overhaul (19:35–22:14) President Trump addressed the transition from an "obsolete" CDC-led testing system to a high-volume commercial system involving companies like Roche. The administration faced criticism over professional athletes and celebrities receiving tests while symptomatic citizens waited in line. Trump argued the inherited system was never designed for the scale of testing currently being demanded by the public and media. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [roche](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roche.md), [private sector](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-sector.md), [celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrities.md), [athletes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athletes.md), testing capacity [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Admiral Brett Giroir Debunks WHO Test Refusal Claims (22:15–24:39) Admiral Brett Giroir of Health and Human Services clarified that the United States did not refuse a functional test from the World Health Organization. Giroir stated the WHO test was a "research grade" diagnostic that had not been submitted to or approved by the FDA. This statement contradicts claims made by Joe Biden and various media outlets regarding the availability of international testing kits. Keywords: [brett giroir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-giroir.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [politifact](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politifact.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), research grade [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Economic Lockdown Impact and Civil Liberty Concerns (24:40–27:14) The hosts debate the necessity of a general lockdown, suggesting that only the 20% of the population most vulnerable—seniors and the immunocompromised—should be quarantined. They argue that shutting down the entire economy will destroy small businesses and the middle class. Concerns are raised that the crisis is being used as a "psyop" to usher in a cashless society and increased tracking. Keywords: [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md), mom-and-pop, senior citizens, [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md), [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Negative Interest Rates and Cash Value (27:15–29:36) A discussion on the potential for negative interest rates suggests that physical cash may become more valuable in such an environment. While the government plans to issue stimulus checks, the hosts note that these funds must eventually be deposited into the banking system. They reiterate their skepticism regarding the severity of the virus compared to the economic damage of the shutdown. Keywords: [negative interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negative-interest-rates.md), [cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash.md), [stimulus checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-checks.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Celebrity Diagnoses (29:37–31:17) Surgeon General Jerome Adams acknowledged that celebrity diagnoses, such as NBA player Kevin Durant, are effective tools for conveying the urgency of the virus to the public. Adams noted that younger demographics who ignore government warnings often pay attention when high-profile athletes are affected. The hosts characterize this as a coordinated PR operation to influence public behavior. Keywords: [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [kevin durant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-durant.md), [nba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nba.md), pr initiative, public message, [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/14.md) ### 15. TikTok Viral Videos and Chinese Influence (31:19–34:06) The early viral videos of the Wuhan outbreak, showing people collapsing in streets, originated on the Chinese-owned platform TikTok. The hosts point to a February 6th segment on NBC's Today Show featuring TikTok star Brent Rivera as a "native ad" for the platform. They suggest the platform was used to seed panic globally while the Chinese government simultaneously pressured Western media to avoid "racist" terminology. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), brent rivera, [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [native ad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-ad.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Media Shift from Wuhan Flu to Racism Narrative (34:07–35:41) A montage of news clips from CNN, CBS, and PBS shows that mainstream media outlets frequently used the terms "Wuhan Coronavirus" and "Chinese Virus" in early 2020. The narrative shifted abruptly to labeling these terms as racist, which the hosts attribute to Chinese influence over parent companies like Warner Media. They suggest AT&T's business interests with Huawei may have played a role in this editorial change. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [wuhan flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-flu.md), chinese virus, [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), warner media, [huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Yamiche Alcindor and the Kung Flu Controversy (35:42–37:45) PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor questioned President Trump about a White House official allegedly using the term "Kung Flu." Trump responded by asking her to repeat the term multiple times, which the hosts interpret as a "troll" to ensure the phrase gained maximum public exposure. The segment highlights the ongoing tension between the administration and the press corps over terminology. Keywords: [yamiche alcindor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yamiche-alcindor.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [kung flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kung-flu.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [trolling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolling.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Coronavirus Measures as a Template for Climate Action (37:46–40:49) Media outlets and commentators are beginning to compare the coronavirus response to the climate change movement. A France 24 segment suggested that the lives saved by reduced pollution during lockdowns might outweigh the deaths caused by the pandemic. The hosts argue that globalists are using the virus as a "perfect example" of how to scare populations into accepting radical lifestyle changes and economic control. Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [france 24](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france-24.md), atmospheric pollution, [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Zoonotic Diseases and Bat Reservoir Hosts (40:49–44:15) Science journalist David Quammen and author Sonia Shah discussed the link between environmental crises and zoonotic diseases. They explained that bats serve as "reservoir hosts" for viruses like SARS, MERS, and the current coronavirus, often without showing symptoms themselves. As human activity like deforestation increases contact with wildlife, these microbes are more likely to "spill over" into human populations. Keywords: zoonosis, [bats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bats.md), [deforestation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deforestation.md), [sars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sars.md), [mers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mers.md), david quammen, [microbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microbes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Sam Harris and the Globalist Response (44:15–47:43) Podcaster Sam Harris described the pandemic as a "wake-up call" for the need for global solutions and expert-led governance. Harris criticized the "America First" approach and compared the current crisis to a slow-moving version of climate change. The hosts dismiss Harris as a "globalist A-hole" and criticize his influence on other major platforms like the Joe Rogan Experience. Keywords: [sam harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-harris.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [expertise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/expertise.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/20.md) ### 21. American Free Trade Association and China Tariffs (47:44–49:32) President Trump dismissed calls from the American Free Trade Association to suspend tariffs on Chinese goods as part of the coronavirus response. Trump noted that China is currently paying billions in tariffs and is experiencing its worst economic year in decades. The hosts suggest that globalist groups are attempting to use the pandemic as a pretext to roll back the administration's trade policies. Keywords: [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [free trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), american free trade association [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Essential Worker Letters and National Guard Rumors (49:33–52:09) Employees in critical infrastructure sectors are receiving letters from their employers authorizing travel during lockdowns under the authority of DHS. Meanwhile, rumors regarding National Guard deployments for enforcement continue to circulate, though officials claim no such plans are currently active. A PBS reporter's slip of the tongue, saying the world is "faking" an economic crisis, is highlighted by the hosts. Keywords: [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [essential workers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/essential-workers.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/22.md) ### 23. April 6 Recovery Prediction and Pandemic Bonds (52:10–53:45) Adam Curry predicts a turnaround in the lockdown by April 6, citing the maturity of "pandemic bonds" on March 24 as a financial incentive for recovery. He argues that the current economic shutdown cannot be sustained for more than two weeks without permanently destroying the small business sector. The hosts express concern that the peak of media-driven panic will occur just before this predicted reopening. Keywords: [april 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-6.md), [pandemic bonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-bonds.md), march 24, [economic collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-collapse.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [recovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Alameda County Shelter in Place Enforcement (53:46–57:14) Law enforcement in Alameda County, California, announced that violating the "shelter in place" order is a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment. Residents received emergency alerts on landlines and cell phones mandating they stay home except for essential needs like groceries or medicine. Dvorak notes that while traffic is light, construction continues and the homeless population in some areas has seemingly been "swept." Keywords: [alameda county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alameda-county.md), sergeant ray kelly, [shelter in place](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shelter-in-place.md), [misdemeanor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misdemeanor.md), sirt, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Retail Shortages and the Grocery Outlet Drive (57:14–1:00:03) A drive through Richmond and Berkeley revealed that while clothing stores are closed, gas stations, car repair shops, and grocers remain open. Major shortages are reported in toilet paper, paper towels, red meat, and pasta, while "fake meat" products remain untouched on shelves. Some stores like Safeway have implemented occupancy limits, leading to long lines of customers waiting outside. Keywords: [grocery outlet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grocery-outlet.md), [safeway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safeway.md), [toilet paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toilet-paper.md), meat shortages, [fake meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-meat.md), tortillas, [pasta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pasta.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/25.md) ### 26. HEB Success vs Whole Foods Supply Chain Failure (1:00:04–1:02:28) The Texas-based grocer HEB is praised for its effective community communication and stocked shelves, while Whole Foods is criticized for severe shortages. Whole Foods reportedly suffered from a 50% reduction in deliveries due to its "just-in-time" inventory system managed by Amazon. The hosts suggest that the artisan-focused model of Whole Foods is failing under the pressure of a real supply chain disruption. Keywords: [heb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heb.md), [whole foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), just-in-time delivery, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Federal Reserve Liquidity and Modern Monetary Theory (1:02:28–1:05:24) The Federal Reserve has made trillions of dollars available for overnight bank lending to ensure system liquidity. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is working on a stimulus package that could include half a trillion dollars in direct payments to citizens. The hosts discuss whether this move toward "Modern Monetary Theory" (MMT) will lead to long-term inflation or if the market collapse has already priced in these changes. Keywords: [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), mnuchin, [modern monetary theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modern-monetary-theory.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [dow jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dow-jones.md), [liquidity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liquidity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Technocratic Society and Health Tracking Apps (1:05:24–1:09:30) The shift toward remote work, telemedicine, and online education is seen as a permanent move toward a technocratic society. The hosts predict that health insurance apps will eventually use algorithms to track user movements and health status, similar to the color-coded tracking system used in China. A debate ensues over whether this level of surveillance will be fully implemented within the hosts' lifetimes. Keywords: [telemedicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemedicine.md), [slack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slack.md), [cashless society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cashless-society.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/28.md) ### 29. United Biomedical Countywide Blood Testing in Colorado (1:09:31–1:11:54) San Miguel County, Colorado, is implementing a first-in-the-nation countywide blood test for coronavirus in partnership with United Biomedical. The hosts express suspicion toward the company, noting its affiliations with Chinese biomedical firms and Mandarin text on its website. President Trump also announced efforts to develop "self-swab" tests to replace the invasive nasal swabs currently in use. Keywords: telluride, san miguel county, united biomedical, [blood test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-test.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), shen lian [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Agenda 21 and the Destruction of Mom-and-Pop Stores (1:11:55–1:13:53) The economic shutdown is viewed as a catalyst for "Agenda 21" goals, specifically the elimination of small, independent businesses in favor of a centralized technocracy. The hosts worry that local establishments, such as neighborhood laundrettes and small grocers, will not survive a multi-week closure. This transition forces consumers to rely entirely on online retail and digital services for their basic needs. Keywords: [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [technocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technocracy.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), online retail, laundrette, grocers [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/30.md) ### 31. The Simpsons House Cat Flu Prediction (1:13:54–1:16:32) A clip from *The Simpsons* depicts a secret conclave of media executives inventing a "phony baloney crisis" to keep Americans glued to their televisions. The fictional "House Cat Flu" is used as a satirical parallel to the current media coverage of the coronavirus. The hosts use the clip to highlight their belief that social networks and AI are being used to control the public narrative. Keywords: [the simpsons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-simpsons.md), media empires, public health scare, house cat flu, [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Political Polarization and Media Arrogance (1:16:33–1:20:49) Commentators Joy Reid and Jennifer Rubin are criticized for suggesting that Republican viewers are at higher risk of death because they listen to President Trump instead of liberal media. The hosts argue that the Democratic party's cancellation of rallies is being framed as a moral superiority rather than a political calculation. They describe this rhetoric as a symptom of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and extreme media arrogance. Keywords: [jennifer rubin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-rubin.md), [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [trump derangement syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-derangement-syndrome.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Chloroquine Treatment and Tucker Carlson Skepticism (1:20:51–1:26:19) Gregory Regano appeared on Tucker Carlson's show to report a "100% cure rate" for coronavirus using hydroxychloroquine, based on a study by French doctor Didier Raoult. The hosts discuss the history of quinine as an anti-malarial and warn about the potential liver toxicity of synthetic versions. They also express disappointment with Tucker Carlson, labeling him a "fear-monger" in his recent coverage. Keywords: [chloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chloroquine.md), [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [didier raoult](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/didier-raoult.md), quinine, liver toxicity [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Sponsor segment: Open Care Senior Plan Funeral Insurance Ad (1:26:20–1:27:38) A television advertisement for the Open Care Senior Plan targets seniors with offers of up to $30,000 for funeral and final expenses. The ad emphasizes that no medical exam is required and coverage cannot be cancelled. The hosts find the timing of the ad "disgusting" given the current public health crisis and the vulnerability of the elderly demographic. Keywords: open care senior plan, funeral insurance, final expenses, medical exam, [seniors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seniors.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Together at Home Celebrity Virtual Concerts (1:27:40–1:31:07) Celebrities including Chris Martin, John Legend, and Keith Urban have launched the "#TogetherAtHome" virtual concert series in partnership with Global Citizen and the WHO. The initiative encourages fans to stay home and participate in digital auditions for shows like *Hamilton*. The hosts characterize this as a "programming" effort by celebrities to act as the public's "true leaders" during the lockdown. Keywords: [john legend](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-legend.md), [coldplay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coldplay.md), chris martin, [nicole kidman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicole-kidman.md), [global citizen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-citizen.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), [hamilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamilton.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Eurovision Cancellation and Urban Violence Reporting (1:31:08–1:34:20) The 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam was cancelled for the first time in 64 years due to the pandemic. The hosts contrast the media's focus on coronavirus deaths with the lack of coverage regarding ongoing gun violence in cities like Chicago and Oakland. They mention the Mayor of Baltimore's plea for citizens to stop shooting each other to preserve hospital beds for virus victims. Keywords: [eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [gun violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [homicides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homicides.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Lab Leak Theories and the Military Games in Wuhan (1:34:23–1:39:07) The origins of the virus are debated, with theories ranging from a BSL-4 lab leak in Wuhan to the 2019 Military World Games where 12,000 athletes gathered in the city. The hosts discuss the involvement of Harvard professors on Chinese payrolls and the high infection rates in Iran due to direct Chinese contact. They also explore a "booby trap" theory where stolen biological material from the U.S. may have been compromised. Keywords: [wuhan lab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan-lab.md), bsl-4, [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), military world games, [bioweapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioweapon.md), [fort detrick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-detrick.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/37.md) ### 38. Fort Detrick Biohazard Alerts and Vaping Illness (1:39:08–1:42:12) Speculation links a 2019 biohazard alert at Fort Detrick to the "Event 201" pandemic exercise and a subsequent wave of mysterious lung illnesses attributed to THC vapes. The hosts note that Fort Detrick has historically been accused by foreign entities of developing diseases like AIDS and Ebola. They suggest the timing of these events may point to a domestic origin or a "scam" involving biological research. Keywords: [fort detrick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-detrick.md), [event 201](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/event-201.md), [aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aids.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), thc vapes, lung affliction, [biohazard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biohazard.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/38.md) ### 39. Record Vaccine Development and Gene 133 (1:42:12–1:45:02) President Trump announced that human trials for a coronavirus vaccine began in record time, just eight weeks after the genetic sequence was published. The hosts discuss "Gene 133" and CRISPR technology, suggesting the new treatment is not a traditional vaccine but a genetic insertion designed to create protective plasma. They question the lack of detailed media reporting on the mechanics of these new medical technologies. Keywords: [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), gene 133, [crispr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crispr.md), [plasma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plasma.md), [human trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-trials.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Troll Room Statistics and Boomer Remover Art (1:45:02–1:48:22) The "Troll Room" at noagendastream.com saw a record 1,545 live listeners during the Thursday broadcast. The hosts discuss the controversial "Boomer Remover" artwork submitted by Tyler Brown for episode 1225, which drew criticism from some listeners. They defend the art as a reflection of the "No Agenda tribe's" sense of humor and its ability to process the crisis through satire. Keywords: [troll room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md), [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), [tyler brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tyler-brown.md), boomer remover, [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), [listeners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listeners.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/40.md) ### 41. Executive Producer Donations and Job Karma (1:48:22–1:53:36) Executive producers Baroness Kathy, Baron Greg Simunic, and Sir Stephen of Oswego contributed significant funds to support the show during the lockdown. Sir Stephen, a former IT manager, requested "job karma" after receiving a six-month severance package. The hosts discuss the pronunciation of donor names and the importance of independent financial support as the economic slowdown begins to affect the audience. Keywords: [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), oswego, fox river valley, [severance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/severance.md), it manager [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/41.md) ### 42. Knighting Ceremony and Global Donor Support (1:53:37–1:59:14) Stephen Morris from Perth, Australia, and other donors from Pennsylvania and Texas were recognized for their contributions. The segment includes "de-douching" rituals for returning listeners and a knighting ceremony for those reaching the $1,000 threshold. The hosts engage in banter about "goober" nicknames and the "firewall" role the podcast plays against mainstream media misinformation. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [perth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perth.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), goober, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/42.md) ### 43. Associate Executive Producer Credits and Beijing Vampires (1:59:15–2:03:11) Associate Executive Producers including Christopher in Florida and Jim Rogers in Washington provided donations and personal updates. Jim Rogers promoted his new Kindle book, *Beijing Vampires: A Red Chaos*, which incorporates No Agenda memes into a fictional story about China. Christopher, a veteran who first heard the show in Afghanistan, requested travel and job karma. Keywords: [associate executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producers.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), beijing vampires, [kindle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kindle.md), [amazon prime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-prime.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/43.md) ### 44. PhD Research and Expedia Layoffs (2:03:12–2:06:53) Anthony Nist, a PhD student at Utah State University, shared his perspective on the media hysteria from his lab in Logan, Utah. Meanwhile, Stephen Sorrell requested job karma following mass layoffs at Barry Diller's companies, including Expedia and VRBO. The hosts criticize the "ruthless" nature of corporate layoffs occurring just days into the national crisis. Keywords: utah state university, experimental psychology, expedia, [barry diller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-diller.md), [layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layoffs.md), hiring freeze [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/44.md) ### 45. San Francisco Lockdown and Coronavirus Special (2:06:54–2:09:47) An anonymous donor in San Francisco described the city's atmosphere as resembling a chapter from Stephen King's *The Stand*. The hosts officially designate episode 1226 as the "No Agenda Coronavirus Special" and thank their producers for supporting the "clandestine broadcast." They emphasize the value of their deconstruction in helping listeners navigate the "fake amygdala-swelling" media environment. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), the stand, [stephen king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-king.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), clandestine broadcast [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/45.md) ### 46. Flu Death Analogy and Two-Strain Strategy (2:09:47–2:12:53) The hosts suggest using the comparison between influenza and coronavirus mortality rates as a tool to calm panicked friends, though they acknowledge such facts are often censored on social media. They recommend explaining the "two-strain" theory (L and S strains) to provide a scientific basis for why some regions are hit harder than others. Dvorak jokes about the "Scott Adams" style of chin-stroking analysis. Keywords: [flu deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-deaths.md), [l-strain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l-strain.md), [s-strain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/s-strain.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/46.md) ### 47. EU Net Neutrality and Network Throttling (2:12:53–2:15:47) The European Union is considering a temporary suspension of net neutrality laws to manage network congestion as millions of people work from home. The surge in traffic from streaming services like Netflix and online gaming threatens the bandwidth needed for essential services like telemedicine. The hosts argue this proves their long-standing point that ISPs must be able to manage their networks during emergencies. Keywords: [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [throttling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/throttling.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [gaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaming.md), [telemedicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemedicine.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/47.md) ### 48. 1976 Swine Flu Scare and 60 Minutes Report (2:15:48–2:18:49) A retrospective on the 1976 swine flu scare features a *60 Minutes* report by Mike Wallace detailing the government's failed mass immunization program. Over 46 million Americans took the shot, leading to thousands of claims for neurological damage and death, totaling $3.5 billion in damages. The hosts use this historical example to illustrate a pattern of government and media-driven health panics. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [1976](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1976.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [mike wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-wallace.md), [neurological damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neurological-damage.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), uncle sam [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/48.md) ### 49. Private David Lewis and the CDC Scam (2:18:50–2:23:04) The 1976 swine flu "outbreak" was traced back to a single death of Private David Lewis at Fort Dix, who died after a forced march while ill. Dr. David Sensor, then head of the CDC, pushed the national vaccine program despite no other confirmed cases worldwide. The hosts highlight that the "pandemic" never materialized, yet the government's "publicity machine" successfully frightened millions into taking an unsafe vaccine. Keywords: david lewis, fort dix, [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), david sensor, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), throat cultures [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/49.md) ### 50. Hillary Clinton on SARS and CDC Budget Cuts (2:23:05–2:26:19) Hillary Clinton appeared on Fareed Zakaria's show to criticize the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus and alleged budget cuts at the CDC. Clinton mistakenly claimed the SARS epidemic occurred during the Obama administration, when it actually took place in 2002-2004 under George W. Bush. The hosts label her a "horrible human being" for spreading misinformation while claiming she does not want to "point fingers." Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [fareed zakaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fareed-zakaria.md), [sars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sars.md), [mers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mers.md), cdc budget, [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/50.md) ### 51. Dana Bash Applauds Trump and Hospital Ships (2:26:20–2:30:16) CNN's Dana Bash surprised commentators by applauding President Trump's tone and leadership during the crisis, calling it "remarkable" and "nonpartisan." The hosts discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci's public standing and the deployment of massive hospital ships, the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy, to New York and California. They argue that these visible displays of military-medical power are what the public "needs to see" to feel secure. Keywords: [dana bash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-bash.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), hospital ships, comfort, mercy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/51.md) ### 52. FEMA Level One and the Stafford Act (2:30:17–2:34:19) Vice President Mike Pence announced that FEMA has moved to "Level One" operational status following the enactment of the Stafford Act. The U.S.-Canada border has also been closed to non-essential travel by mutual consent between President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau. Adam Curry shares "lore" from the early 1990s regarding FEMA's "black boxes" and secure server racks in Northern Virginia. Keywords: [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), stafford act, [trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trudeau.md), [canada border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada-border.md), [alexandria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria.md), gopher server [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/52.md) ### 53. End of Show ISO Selection (2:34:19–2:36:48) The hosts audition several "ISOs" (isolated audio clips) for the end of the show, including a line from *NCIS: LA* about not trusting hippies. They eventually settle on a clip of Bernie Sanders saying, "China's terrible, awful, nothing ever good." The segment involves technical discussion about clip length and broadcast quality for the final mix. Keywords: [iso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iso.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), hippie, [ncis la](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis-la.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [broadcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast.md), [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/53.md) ### 54. Knighting of Sir Doug and Sir Abundance of Caution (2:36:49–2:41:38) Donors Robert Ryan, Joel Tucker, and Eric Henry provided contributions, with Eric Henry taking the title "Sir Abundance of Caution." Robert Fittler was knighted as "Sir Doug, Knight of the Copper Lines," requesting a round table feast of beans on toast and honey mead. The hosts process various "F-cancer" and "job karma" requests for the newly minted knights and their families. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [f-cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-cancer.md), [job karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-karma.md), [mead](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mead.md), [mutton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mutton.md), copper lines [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/54.md) ### 55. Birthday Shoutouts and Small Business Support (2:41:38–2:45:03) The hosts read birthday messages for listeners' spouses and children, including a 10-year-old who enjoys the show on road trips. They also recognize small business owners, such as the proprietor of "Two-Way Radio Parts," who continue to support the program. A listener's suggestion that Joe Biden should choose Michelle Obama as a running mate is briefly mentioned. 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Despite rumors reported by Axios, Sanders has not officially suspended his presidential campaign, though he has deactivated some digital ads. Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authoritarianism.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [axios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/axios.md), campaign suspension [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/59.md) ### 60. Cenk Uygur's Young Turks House Ad (2:59:29–3:02:13) A "house ad" for *The Young Turks* features Cenk Uygur predicting a Democratic sweep of the House, Senate, and Presidency in 2020. The hosts compare Uygur's style to Alex Jones, suggesting he is trying to be a "White Hat" version of the conspiracy theorist. 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