# WhoTube > Digital platforms tighten speech restrictions as federal health officials face internal whistleblowers and conflicting data regarding national reopening strategies and pharmaceutical interests. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1236 - **Published:** 2020-04-26 - **Length:** 2h 48m - **Topics:** YouTube censorship, [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), Meat shortages, Planet of the Humans, Social snitching, Zephyr Index - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube ## About this episode YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced the platform will remove any content contradicting World Health Organization recommendations, specifically targeting mentions of Vitamin C or turmeric as virus treatments. This policy shift coincides with the Red Pill Podcast and other creators adopting verbal judo to bypass automated censorship regarding the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Meanwhile, Fox News correspondent John Roberts was caught on a hot mic discussing a Los Angeles study suggesting a COVID-19 fatality rate as low as 0.1 percent. Dr. Deborah Birx defended test specificity data while Surgeon General Jerome Adams addressed shifting mask policies at the White House. CDC Director Robert Redfield clarified his warnings about a second wave, stating the winter will be more complicated rather than more devastating due to seasonal influenza. Dr. Rick Bright alleged his removal from BARDA was retaliation for resisting hydroxychloroquine, though critics point to his new role at the NIH as a lateral move. In the private sector, meatpacking plants including Tyson Foods face closures, sparking concerns that pork exports to China are being prioritized over domestic food supply stability. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak track the economic slowdown via the Amtrak Zephyr train count in Austin and Silicon Valley. The broadcast features a knighting ceremony for Sir Dude Named Ben and a deep dive into Michael Moore’s Planet of the Humans documentary. The show concludes with a parody mix of Joe Biden and Al Gore following their confusion-filled Earth Day town hall appearance. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/transcript.md. ### 1. Economic Indicators, Amtrak Zephyr Train Count (0:00–1:58) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast from Austin and Silicon Valley. They discuss the "Zephyr Index," noting that only seven cars were spotted on the passing train against a benchmark of nine, interpreting this as a sign of current economic stagnation. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), amtrak zephyr, [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md), [idiocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idiocracy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Workforce Reopening Resistance (1:59–4:13) Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggests that workers should refuse to return to 70-hour work weeks as society reopens. The discussion contrasts her claims with anecdotal reports of younger generations fearing the virus or viewing the push to reopen as a failure of the education system. Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [labor rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-rights.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/2.md) ### 3. John Roberts, Fox News Hot Mic Incident (4:14–8:15) Fox News correspondent John Roberts was caught on a hot mic discussing a USC and LA County study suggesting a COVID-19 fatality rate of 0.1% to 0.3%. A technician in the room claimed everyone had already been vaccinated, leading to speculation about the validity of the data and the nature of the "vaccine" mentioned. Keywords: [john roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-roberts.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [fatality rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fatality-rate.md), usc study [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Deborah Birx, Asymptomatic Spread and Testing Data (8:16–10:33) John Roberts questioned Dr. Deborah Birx during a White House briefing regarding the high infection penetrance found in Los Angeles. Birx avoided confirming a lower death rate, instead pivoting to the importance of asymptomatic spread and sentinel surveillance monitoring. Keywords: [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [john roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-roberts.md), [asymptomatic spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymptomatic-spread.md), sentinel surveillance, [white house briefing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-briefing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/4.md) ### 5. COVID-19 Test Specificity, Influenza Cross-Reactivity Claims (10:33–15:19) Dr. Deborah Birx provided a mathematical explanation of test specificity, claiming a 99% specific test in a 1% infected population results in a 50% false-positive rate. The interpretation offered is that current tests may fail to distinguish between the common cold, influenza, and COVID-19. Keywords: [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), test specificity, [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md), [sars-cov-2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sars-cov-2.md), diagnostic accuracy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Jerome Adams, Surgeon General Mask Policy Confrontation (15:19–16:51) Surgeon General Jerome Adams defended the administration's changing stance on face masks during a press briefing. He attributed the initial guidance to WHO and CDC recommendations, stating that officials are humble enough to change course as new information becomes available. Keywords: [jerome adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-adams.md), [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), [face masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/face-masks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Andrew Cuomo, White House Video Production Fail (16:51–19:00) A White House press briefing featured a technical failure when a video intended to show Governor Andrew Cuomo praising the federal government's ventilator response was cut short. President Trump expressed frustration with the AV team for missing the "payoff" of the bipartisan clip. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [ventilators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ventilators.md), [video production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-production.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Christopher DeMuth, Wall Street Journal Editorial (19:00–21:45) President Trump highlighted a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Christopher DeMuth that praised the administration's use of federalism and private enterprise. Trump read a passage about "arousing" the American way, leading to a humorous tangent regarding his choice of words. Keywords: christopher demuth, [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [federalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federalism.md), private enterprise, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Robert Redfield, CDC Second Wave Clarification (21:46–24:10) CDC Director Robert Redfield appeared at a briefing to clarify a Washington Post headline claiming a second wave would be "more devastating." Redfield stated he actually meant the situation would be "more complicated" due to the simultaneous circulation of the flu and COVID-19. Keywords: [robert redfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-redfield.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [second wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-wave.md), [influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influenza.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Rick Bright, Hydroxychloroquine Whistleblower Allegations (24:10–27:48) Dr. Rick Bright, former head of BARDA, alleged he was ousted for resisting the promotion of hydroxychloroquine. The media coverage of his transfer to the NIH is characterized as a coordinated effort to attack the administration and protect pharmaceutical interests. Keywords: [rick bright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-bright.md), [barda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barda.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [cronyism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cronyism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Hydroxychloroquine Efficacy, Media and Pharma Coordination (27:49–31:12) A CNBC report on a VA hospital study suggested hydroxychloroquine increased death rates, but the study's lack of peer review and control groups is criticized. Dr. Drew Pinsky is cited regarding the drug's safety profile and its routine use by physicians despite media skepticism. Keywords: [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [gilead](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gilead.md), [remdesivir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remdesivir.md), [dr. drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/11.md) ### 12. PEPFAR Funding, NIH Budget Investigation (31:14–35:18) President Trump praised the PEPFAR program's success in Africa before announcing an investigation into the NIH's $32 billion annual budget. He questioned how the money is distributed and suggested that funds currently going to the WHO could be better spent elsewhere. Keywords: [pepfar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pepfar.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [deborah birx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deborah-birx.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Wei Jia Jiang, White House Briefing Confrontation (35:19–38:18) CBS reporter Wei Jia Jiang questioned President Trump on whether Dr. Rick Bright's "gifts" were better suited for the NIH than BARDA. Trump challenged her use of the word "gifts," leading to a tense exchange about her reporting and the nature of Bright's new role in diagnostics. Keywords: wei jia jiang, [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [rick bright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-bright.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [barda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/13.md) ### 14. China Travel Ban, February Timeline Debate (38:19–44:02) Reporter Wei Jia Jiang confronted President Trump regarding his activities in February and why he didn't warn the public sooner. Trump defended his early decision to implement a travel ban on China, noting that there were zero recorded U.S. deaths at the time of the order. Keywords: wei jia jiang, [travel ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-ban.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), february timeline [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Meat Processing Plants, Food Supply Chain Concerns (44:04–47:52) CBS News reports on the closure of major meatpacking plants, including Tyson Foods in Iowa, due to COVID-19 outbreaks. Speculation arises that these closures might be a price-gouging tactic by meatpackers to exploit the gap between rancher prices and retail costs. Keywords: [tyson foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tyson-foods.md), [smithfield foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smithfield-foods.md), [pork industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pork-industry.md), [food supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-supply.md), [price gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Pork Exports, China Trade Agreement (47:53–51:12) The discussion explores the possibility that meatpackers are artificially restricting supply to jack up prices on pork. This is linked to the trade agreement requiring tens of billions of dollars in exports to China, which primarily consumes pork and duck. Keywords: [pork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pork.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [trade deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-deal.md), meat packers, [price gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Jimmy Kimmel, Florida Beach Reopening Monologue (51:15–55:13) Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked protesters in Florida and California, labeling them "Florida morons." The segment critiques a viral photo of a healthcare worker blocking protesters, suggesting the encounter was an "astroturf" setup staged for media licensing. Keywords: [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [jacksonville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacksonville.md), [huntington beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huntington-beach.md), [astroturf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astroturf.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Bob Iger, Disney's Relationship with China (55:13–59:20) A Disney+ documentary details Bob Iger's personal efforts to open Shanghai Disneyland and his emotional meetings with Xi Jinping. The analysis suggests Iger's resignation as CEO was timed to avoid the fallout of Disney's heavy dependence on the Chinese market. Keywords: [bob iger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-iger.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), shanghai disneyland, [disney plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-plus.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/18.md) ### 19. YouTube Censorship, Susan Wojcicki Policy (59:23–1:02:26) YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced that the platform will remove any content that contradicts WHO recommendations, including mentions of Vitamin C or turmeric as cures. This policy is criticized as a tool for suppressing non-authoritative medical information. Keywords: [susan wojcicki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-wojcicki.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [vitamin c](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitamin-c.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Red Pill Podcast, YouTube Verbal Judo (1:02:26–1:06:37) The Red Pill Podcast is used as an example of creators using "verbal judo" to avoid YouTube's automated censorship. The hosts avoid naming the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation or Marina Abramovic directly to prevent their videos from being deleted or demonetized. Keywords: red pill podcast, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [marina abramovic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marina-abramovic.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Gates Foundation, Population Control Origins (1:06:38–1:08:33) A 2008 video clip features Dr. Lori Zabin discussing the origins of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The clip suggests the organization was initially focused on international population control and reproductive health, a fact that has since been rebranded. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gates-foundation.md), [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [johns hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md), lori zabin [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Social Snitching, NARC Lines and Privacy (1:08:33–1:13:47) The rise of "social snitching" is discussed, where citizens report neighbors for violating stay-at-home orders. In St. Louis, a Sunshine Law request revealed the identities of those using the NARC lines, while Governor Cuomo's reporting line was reportedly flooded with inappropriate memes. Keywords: [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), sunshine law, [st. louis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-louis.md), [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [snitching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snitching.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony (1:14:01–1:26:03) The show acknowledges significant donations from producers, including Ben Sterling and Cal Davis. A formal knighting ceremony is conducted for "Sir Dude Named Ben," and "Jobs Karma" is sent out to listeners facing employment uncertainty during the lockdown. Keywords: ben sterling, sir scobey, [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Google Encryption, Website Certificate Downgrading (1:26:04–1:31:35) Google's push for universal website encryption is criticized as a method of control. The hosts explain how upgrading to the latest security certificates can break compatibility for users with older devices, such as the iPhone 5c, effectively forcing a hardware upgrade cycle. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [ssl certificates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssl-certificates.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [antitrust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antitrust.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Bill Gates, Global Vaccination Mandate (1:31:35–1:36:44) Bill Gates stated in an interview that normalcy will only return once the entire global population is vaccinated. He is criticized for his perceived "superiority complex" and for laughing while discussing the massive hit to global GDP and the destruction of livelihoods. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), global gdp, [normalcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/normalcy.md), [population](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Philanthropy and Public Image, Bill Gates Backlash (1:36:45–1:40:31) The public perception of Bill Gates is compared to John D. Rockefeller, noting that his visibility during the pandemic is eroding his philanthropic goodwill. His past involvement with Common Core is cited as a previous example of his controversial influence on public policy. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), john d. rockefeller, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [philanthropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philanthropy.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vaccine Patent Royalties (1:40:32–1:44:51) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains how government scientists at the NIH and HHS can own portions of vaccine patents and collect royalties up to $150,000 per year. Dr. Anthony Fauci is noted to have his name on numerous patents, raising questions about conflicts of interest. Keywords: [robert f. kennedy jr.](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [vaccine patents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-patents.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Michael Moore, Planet of the Humans Documentary (1:44:52–1:48:41) Michael Moore's documentary "Planet of the Humans" is highlighted for debunking the green energy movement. The film exposes how "renewable" energy often relies on biomass plants that burn wood and trees, ultimately undressing Al Gore's environmental legacy. Keywords: [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), planet of the humans, [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), biomass, [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Population Growth, Environmental Scientist Warnings (1:48:42–1:52:05) The "Planet of the Humans" documentary concludes that the underlying environmental problem is human overpopulation. Scientists in the film argue that industrial agriculture is unsustainable and that a major "die-off" may be inevitable as species hit a population wall. Keywords: [population growth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-growth.md), industrial agriculture, [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md), [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), [biology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biology.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Joe Biden and Al Gore, Earth Day Town Hall (1:52:06–1:57:27) Joe Biden and Al Gore held a virtual Earth Day town hall to discuss green infrastructure and carbon pricing. Biden's performance is characterized by rambling sentences and confusion, leading to questions about his fitness for the 2020 presidential campaign. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [earth day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earth-day.md), green infrastructure, [carbon pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-pricing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Navajo Nation, Pollution and Mortality Statistics (1:57:28–2:01:33) During the Earth Day event, Al Gore claimed that 9 million people die annually from fossil fuel air pollution. This statistic is traced to a 2017 study in The Lancet, which combined deaths from both air and water pollution, including poor sanitation. Keywords: [navajo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navajo-nation.md), [air pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-pollution.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [the lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-lancet.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Jay Inslee, Biden Podcast Secret Service Discussion (2:01:34–2:05:11) On his podcast, Joe Biden spoke with Washington Governor Jay Inslee about the constraints of having Secret Service protection while riding a bike. The exchange is used to illustrate the Democratic establishment's confidence that Biden will win the presidency despite his public gaffes. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [jay inslee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-inslee.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Netherlands Electric Vehicle Grid, Blockchain Scam (2:05:12–2:08:41) The Netherlands is launching "Equigy," a blockchain-based platform that allows the grid to use electricity stored in private electric vehicle batteries. The project is criticized as a potential scam that could leave drivers with insufficient charge for their own needs. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), equigy, [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Negative Oil Prices, Strategic Petroleum Reserve (2:08:44–2:11:22) President Trump discussed the recent phenomenon of negative oil prices, where producers pay to have oil taken away. He expressed interest in filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and charging for storage while the market is oversupplied. 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