# Quarantine Bonking

> A vice presidential nomination triggers deep-dive vetting as quarantine failures in Australia and mysterious explosions in Lebanon reshape the global news cycle.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1268
- **Published:** 2020-08-13
- **Length:** 3h 13m
- **Topics:** [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), Melbourne Lockdown, Beirut Explosion, Vaping Study, H-1B Visas, Gelman Amnesia, Belarus Protests
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking

## About this episode

Joe Biden selected Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, sparking immediate scrutiny of her record and the vetting process. Retired Admiral James Stavridis describes the invasive nature of such background checks, involving two feet of documentation and medical records. Meanwhile, the name Kamala translates to "horrible" in Finnish, adding a linguistic twist to the 2020 campaign trail.

Florida and Georgia report record COVID-19 death tolls while the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences postpone fall sports. In Melbourne, Premier Daniel Andrews faces calls for resignation following allegations that security guards at quarantine hotels were "bonking" guests, leading to a massive viral resurgence. New Zealand investigates whether a new Auckland cluster originated from imported frozen freight, and the UK revised its official death count downward by over 5,000 after changing reporting criteria. Duke University researchers questioned the efficacy of neck gaiters, prompting Southwest Airlines to ban the face coverings despite a lack of specific CDC mandates.

Stas Gomberg received a knighthood after using a Heil PR40 microphone to improve his virtual court appearances. In a bizarre C-SPAN segment, a caller questioned why humanity has not reached a Star Trek era after 50 million years on Earth. The episode also features a report from Sir Dave Duke in Saudi Arabia, where a racing camel was named in his honor during a socially distanced Hajj.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/transcript.md.

### 1. Kamala Harris VP Nomination, Finnish Name Meaning (0:00–2:10)

The hosts discuss the nomination of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate. They claim that the name Kamala translates to "horrible" or "disgusting" in Finnish. Speculation follows regarding potential nicknames Donald Trump might use for her, such as "Phony Kamala."

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md), finnish language, [nicknames](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicknames.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Vice Presidential Vetting Process, Admiral James Stavridis Interview (2:11–4:37)

A report from WBUR details the invasive nature of the vice presidential vetting process, likened by some to a colonoscopy. Retired Admiral James Stavridis describes being grilled about teenage romances and providing two feet of documentation, including dental and medical records, during his 2016 vetting by the Clinton campaign. The discussion questions how consultants manage such a treasure trove of opposition research.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [james stavridis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-stavridis.md), [wbur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wbur.md), [vetting process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vetting-process.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Kamala Harris Name Pronunciation, Joe Biden Verbal Slips (4:38–6:09)

The discussion focuses on the correct pronunciation of Kamala Harris's name, noting that Joe Biden has pronounced it multiple ways, including "Camelot." Reference is made to a controversy involving Tucker Carlson and a Democratic consultant regarding the pronunciation.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [pronunciation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronunciation.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [camelot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camelot.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Kamala Harris Racial Identity, Black Lives Matter Leadership (6:10–8:00)

The hosts examine Kamala Harris's heritage, noting her Indian and Jamaican roots while she identifies as Black on Wikipedia. They discuss the reaction of Black voters in Oakland and claim that Black Lives Matter leadership lacks representation of Black men. The concept of ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) is mentioned in relation to her identity.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [ados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ados.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [racial identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-identity.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Joe Biden "Give Me a Break" Old Saying (8:02–9:43)

A clip of Joe Biden is played where he refers to "give me a break" as an "old saying." The hosts mock the phrasing, comparing it to a Kit Kat bar commercial jingle rather than a traditional proverb.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), kit kat, old saying, [verbal gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verbal-gaffes.md), [campaign trail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-trail.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/5.md)

### 6. COVID-19 Death Tolls, Sports Cancellations, ICE Custody Deaths (9:45–11:15)

A news summary reports record COVID-19 death tolls in Florida and Georgia, while the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences postpone fall sports. Additionally, a second prisoner at the Stewart Detention Center died of COVID-19, marking the third death in ICE custody within a week.

Keywords: [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), big ten, [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Florida COVID-19 Data Backlog, UK Death Rate Revision (11:16–12:56)

Reports indicate that a surge in Florida's COVID-19 cases was caused by a lab in Miami dumping a backlog of 4,000 positive tests dating back to June. The hosts also note that the UK lowered its official death count by 5,400 after changing its reporting criteria.

Keywords: [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [miami-dade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami-dade.md), [data backlog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backlog.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [death rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-rate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Neck Gaiter Effectiveness, Airline Mask Policies (12:58–14:34)

A study from Duke University School of Medicine questioning the effectiveness of neck gaiters is discussed. The hosts report that Southwest Airlines has begun banning gaiters and masks with exhale vents, despite a lack of formal mandates from the CDC or Dr. Fauci.

Keywords: [neck gaiters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neck-gaiters.md), [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/8.md)

### 9. New York Subway Mask Force, Public Transit Announcements (14:36–16:36)

New York City's MTA has implemented a "mask force" with conductors reading scripts every 15 minutes to mandate face coverings. The hosts mock the tone of these announcements and the distribution of free masks on subways while restaurants remain restricted.

Keywords: [mta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mta.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [subway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subway.md), mask force, [public transit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-transit.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/9.md)

### 10. UK Institutional Racism, Dawn Butler Police Incident (16:37–19:58)

Labour MP Dawn Butler discusses being pulled over by the Metropolitan Police, sparking a debate on institutional racism in the UK. The segment explores how the Black Lives Matter movement is being templated in Britain, mirroring American social unrest and police reform discussions.

Keywords: dawn butler, [metropolitan police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metropolitan-police.md), [institutional racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/institutional-racism.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Victoria Australia COVID-19 Lockdown, Nursing Home Deaths (19:58–23:18)

The state of Victoria, Australia, faces a severe COVID-19 outbreak, with 78% of deaths occurring in aged care facilities. The hosts discuss the strict lockdown measures in Melbourne and the political fallout for Premier Daniel Andrews.

Keywords: [victoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria.md), [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [nursing homes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nursing-homes.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Australian State Rivalries, Hotel Quarantine Failures (23:18–27:26)

A producer report from Australia details how the outsourcing of hotel quarantine to low-bid security firms led to the virus spreading in Melbourne. The segment highlights the intense rivalry between Victoria and New South Wales and the implementation of state border checkpoints.

Keywords: [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [sydney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sydney.md), hotel quarantine, [daniel andrews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-andrews.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Airborne Transmission Study, Victoria Political Scandal (27:27–31:35)

A University of Florida study confirms that SARS-CoV-2 can spread through aerosols up to 16 feet away. Meanwhile, in Victoria, allegations surface that security guards in quarantine hotels were "bonking" guests, leading to calls for the resignation of Labor Premier Daniel Andrews.

Keywords: [university of florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-florida.md), [aerosols](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerosols.md), [victoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria.md), [daniel andrews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-andrews.md), [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/13.md)

### 14. New Zealand COVID-19 Resurgence, Imported Freight Theory (31:35–34:28)

New Zealand officials investigate whether a new cluster of COVID-19 cases in Auckland was introduced via imported frozen freight. The country returned to lockdown after 100 days without community transmission, prompting comparisons to the situation in Victoria.

Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [auckland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auckland.md), [jacinda ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md), imported freight, [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Global COVID-19 Updates, India and France Case Surges (34:29–37:56)

India reports over 60,000 new daily cases, while France sees its sharpest increase since May with 2,500 new cases in 24 hours. Brussels makes face masks compulsory in all public spaces as European health officials warn of a faster circulation rate of the virus.

Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [bolivia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bolivia.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Celebrity Death Watch, Media COVID-19 Exemptions (37:56–40:23)

The hosts engage in a dark tangent about the lack of high-profile celebrity deaths from COVID-19. They speculate on which celebrities might "drop dead" to serve as a public warning, mentioning names like Michael Moore and Phil Collins.

Keywords: [james woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-woods.md), shia labeouf, [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), [phil collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phil-collins.md), [celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrities.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Online Learning Challenges, Michigan Student "Grace" Case (40:23–43:51)

The difficulties of remote learning for students with disabilities and the poor are discussed. A specific case in Michigan is highlighted where a 15-year-old student known as "Grace" was sent to juvenile jail for failing to complete her online schoolwork.

Keywords: online learning, [dyslexia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dyslexia.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), juvenile detention, [zoom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoom.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/17.md)

### 18. CDC COVID-19 Treatment Protocols, Early Intervention (43:51–48:04)

A Florida physician notes that the CDC provides no specific treatment recommendations for patients who test positive but are not hospitalized. The hosts discuss the lack of early intervention protocols involving Zinc or Quercetin and the focus on hospital-only treatments like Remdesivir.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [zinc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zinc.md), [quercetin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quercetin.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Bill Gates GAVI Funding, Global Vaccine Leadership (48:05–52:57)

Bill Gates calls for $4 billion in U.S. funding for GAVI, the vaccine alliance, to show global leadership. The hosts criticize Gates for "shilling for dough" and argue that the pandemic is being used to promote a globalist agenda.

Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [gavi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavi.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), global fund, [funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funding.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/19.md)

### 20. SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Stability, Vaccine Feasibility Concerns (52:58–57:12)

Scientist Stephen Mosier argues that a single effective vaccine is unlikely due to the many mutations of the virus. He claims that 11 different strains have been identified and suggests the virus's instability mirrors the common cold, for which no vaccine exists.

Keywords: stephen mosier, [genome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genome.md), [mutations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mutations.md), [sars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sars.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Wuhan Institute of Virology, Gain-of-Function Research (57:13–1:00:45)

The discussion centers on the theory that SARS-CoV-2 was genetically engineered at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. It implicates French involvement in building the P4 lab and U.S. funding of gain-of-function research by Dr. Ralph Baric, overseen by Dr. Anthony Fauci's NIAID.

Keywords: [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), p4 lab, [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), ralph baric, [gain-of-function](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gain-of-function.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Lab Leak Theory, Biological Weapon Speculation (1:00:46–1:02:29)

The hosts discuss the "chimera" nature of the virus and the lack of a natural animal host. One host mentions writing an essay arguing that the virus was a lab accident rather than an intentional biological weapon.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [chimera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chimera.md), [biological weapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biological-weapon.md), [lab leak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-leak.md), [essay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/essay.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Stanford Vaping Study, COVID-19 Risk for Teens (1:02:30–1:05:24)

A Stanford University study claims that teens who vape are five to seven times more likely to contract COVID-19. Illinois Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi uses the study to call for a total FDA ban on e-cigarettes during the pandemic.

Keywords: [vaping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaping.md), [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), [e-cigarettes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-cigarettes.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), teens

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Vaping Study Methodology, Tobacco Industry Influence (1:05:25–1:10:49)

The hosts deconstruct the Stanford vaping study, revealing it was based on a self-selecting 20-minute online web survey of 4,000 people. They suggest the study is a PR ploy funded by groups with ties to the tobacco industry to eliminate competition from vaping.

Keywords: [stanford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [philip morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philip-morris.md), [survey monkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/survey-monkey.md), methodology

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Gelman Amnesia Effect, Vaping and Face Touching (1:10:50–1:14:37)

The hosts point out that the primary reason the vaping study found a higher infection risk was that vapers touch their faces more often. They use this as an example of the "Gelman Amnesia Effect," where the media ignores simple explanations in favor of scary headlines.

Keywords: gelman amnesia, pr ploy, face touching, [news media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-media.md), [hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hygiene.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/25.md)

### 26. No Agenda Social, Episode 1267 Art Critique (1:14:38–1:19:56)

The hosts promote No Agenda Social and critique the album art for episode 1267, "The Trust Stamp," created by Darren O'Neill. They discuss the technical requirements for podcast art and review various submissions from the No Agenda Art Generator.

Keywords: [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md), [monopoly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monopoly.md), trust stamp

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Executive Producer Donations, San Francisco vs Portland Masks (1:19:57–1:25:12)

The hosts thank high-tier donors, including Jeffrey Rosen and Gunnar Walter. Walter shares an anecdote about the difference in mask culture between San Francisco and Portland, where he was yelled at for not wearing a mask outdoors.

Keywords: [jeffrey rosen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-rosen.md), gunnar walter, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Saudi Arabia Hajj Logistics, Camel Racing (1:25:15–1:29:29)

Sir Dave Duke provides a report from Saudi Arabia regarding the 2020 Hajj, which was limited to 10,000 pilgrims with strict color-coded social distancing. He also describes his experience at a local camel race where a camel was named after him.

Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [hajj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hajj.md), camel racing, sir dave duke, [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Grand Teton Hiking, Skunk Scent as Bear Deterrent (1:29:30–1:32:49)

A donor shares his experience hiking in Grand Teton National Park while listening to the show to alert bears. This leads to a technical discussion about using methyl mercaptan (skunk scent) as a deterrent for bears or protesters.

Keywords: grand teton, grizzly bears, skunk scent, methyl mercaptan, [hiking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiking.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Legal Profession Mic Setup, Sir Gomberg Knighthood (1:32:53–1:36:26)

Stas Gomberg is knighted and thanks the hosts for recommending the Heil PR40 microphone for his virtual court appearances. He discusses the current cultural climate of activism and the "noodle gun" of mainstream media.

Keywords: stas gomberg, pr40, virtual court, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [m5m](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m5m.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Minnesota Politics, Norwood Young America Merger (1:36:27–1:39:16)

Keith Larson from Minnesota donates and clarifies that not all Minnesotans support the "defund the police" movement. He mentions the history of the towns Norwood and Young America merging.

Keywords: [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), norwood young america, [defund the police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defund-the-police.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [yosemite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yosemite.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Australian Donor Reports, Sir Capo of Gunya Beach (1:39:19–1:44:25)

Several Australian producers, including Dave Kaplan (Sir Capo of Gunya Beach), donate and provide "boots on the ground" context. They discuss the exchange rate of "dollar-a-doos" and request specific luxury items for the virtual No Agenda Roundtable.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), gunya beach, [shiraz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shiraz.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), dollar-a-doos

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Job Karma Success Stories, Disney World Employees (1:44:26–1:49:21)

The hosts read several notes from producers who received "job karma," including a worker whose contract was extended with a pay raise. Leanne Webb shares her family's history with the hosts dating back to the Mevio network and requests karma for her children, who are furloughed Disney World employees.

Keywords: [job karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-karma.md), [disney world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-world.md), [voiceover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voiceover.md), [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [mevio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mevio.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Education Reform, SDL Academy, Mormon Desserts (1:49:23–1:53:08)

Jethro Jones, a former school principal, discusses how the pandemic might force positive changes in education. He promotes his new project, SDL Academy, and mentions the "Green Jello and Carrots" dessert common in the LDS community.

Keywords: jethro jones, [spokane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spokane.md), sdl academy, [mormon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormon.md), green jello

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Financial Times Value Benchmark, Sir Brian Knighthood (1:53:09–2:00:12)

Henry Clay provides a price comparison between the show and major publications like the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal. Brian is knighted and requests "F-cancer karma" for a friend's wife undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.

Keywords: [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [brain tumor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-tumor.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/35.md)

### 36. C-SPAN Caller Clips, "Make America Great Again" Democrats (2:00:13–2:05:21)

The hosts play several clips from C-SPAN call-in segments following the Biden-Harris announcement. They highlight a "slick" move where callers identifying as Democrats ended their segments by saying "Make America Great Again."

Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [maga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maga.md), [baba booey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baba-booey.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Star Trek Era Debt, Space Exploration Frustration (2:05:22–2:07:46)

A C-SPAN caller rants about the lack of technological progress, questioning why society has not reached a "Star Trek era" despite being on Earth for "50 million years." The hosts discuss the stagnation of space exploration since the moon landings.

Keywords: [star trek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-trek.md), [star wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-wars.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [space station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-station.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Switchblade Flying Car, Kit Plane Scams (2:07:46–2:11:20)

The hosts discuss the "Switchblade," a three-wheeled flying car kit from a Sacramento-based company. They compare its $120,000 price tag to a Tesla and debate the viability of "kit scams" where owners must help assemble the vehicle to meet FAA regulations.

Keywords: switchblade, [flying car](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flying-car.md), [sacramento](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sacramento.md), kit plane, [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Beirut Port Explosion, Ammonium Nitrate Warnings (2:11:21–2:14:30)

The death toll from the Beirut port explosion reaches 171, with 300,000 made homeless. A report suggests the U.S. State Department failed to pass on warnings about the 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at the port four years ago.

Keywords: [beirut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beirut.md), [lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md), [ammonium nitrate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ammonium-nitrate.md), hassan diab, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Israel Implicated in Beirut Blast, Syrian Grain Silos (2:14:30–2:20:07)

The hosts discuss a theory implicating Israel in the Beirut explosion, citing video of a projectile and a similar weapon test seven months prior. They note that Syrian grain silos were reportedly bombed on the same day, creating a food security crisis in Lebanon.

Keywords: [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [beirut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beirut.md), grain silos, [netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netanyahu.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Lithium Bomb Theory, Lebanon Humanitarian Crisis (2:20:08–2:22:38)

A munitions expert claims the red cloud in the Beirut blast indicates a lithium bomb. The hosts discuss the geopolitical implications, including President Trump pushing French President Emmanuel Macron to take a lead role in the Lebanese recovery.

Keywords: lithium bomb, [lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md), [macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macron.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [humanitarian aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanitarian-aid.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Belarus Election Protests, Pipeline Geopolitics (2:22:40–2:25:09)

Protests erupt in Belarus following the controversial re-election of Alexander Lukashenko. The hosts argue the European Union's interest in the unrest is driven by pipeline politics and the Nord Stream 2 project rather than a pure desire for democracy.

Keywords: [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), lukashenko, [minsk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minsk.md), [nord stream 2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream-2.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Noodle Gun Cancellations, Black Pete Ban (2:25:10–2:30:41)

The "noodle gun" segment covers the potential cancellation of "White Fragility" author Robin DiAngelo and the firing of a Seattle meteorologist. They also report that Facebook and Instagram have banned images of "Black Pete," a traditional Dutch holiday character.

Keywords: [robin diangelo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robin-diangelo.md), [mcdonalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonalds.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [black pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Chicago Looting Reparations, Portland Police "Privilege" Tactic (2:30:42–2:33:47)

A Black Lives Matter organizer in Chicago justifies looting as "reparations." In Portland, a police officer uses social justice language against a protester, questioning their "privilege" and gender identity during an arrest.

Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [looting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/looting.md), [reparations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reparations.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/44.md)

### 45. TCF Bank "We" Ad, Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement (2:33:48–2:36:43)

The hosts critique a TCF Bank advertisement that emphasizes "we" over "me," calling it collectivist. They also read a 1965 text describing the "Revolutionary Armed Movement" and the susceptibility of upper-class Northerners to guilt-based activism.

Keywords: tcf bank, [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [martin luther king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-luther-king.md), [black panthers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-panthers.md), [ram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ram.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Marjorie Taylor Greene, QAnon Media Coverage (2:36:44–2:42:19)

NPR and Democracy Now! report on Marjorie Taylor Greene's primary victory in Georgia, focusing on her support for QAnon. The hosts criticize the media's characterization of QAnon as a "baseless conspiracy theory" and a "domestic terrorism threat."

Keywords: [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [qanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qanon.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/46.md)

### 47. CNN Office Protest, John Paul Rice Hollywood Exposé (2:42:21–2:47:53)

Protesters storm CNN's Los Angeles offices with "Save the Children" signs. Hollywood producer John Paul Rice releases a 20-minute video alleging a systemic child abuse problem in the entertainment industry and criticizing the media for ignoring the Ghislaine Maxwell files.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), john paul rice, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [child abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-abuse.md), [ghislaine maxwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghislaine-maxwell.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Associate Executive Producer Credits, Red 33 Meetup (2:47:55–2:53:34)

The hosts read the names and locations of Associate Executive Producers who donated $50 or more. They mention a "Red 33" meetup in Boston and thank the global community for supporting the show's "value for value" model.

Keywords: [alpharetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alpharetta.md), [boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credits.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/48.md)

### 49. Birthday Shoutouts, Knighting Ceremony, Meetup Calendar (2:53:35–2:57:51)

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for five producers and read a list of birthdays. They announce upcoming No Agenda meetups in Moore, Oklahoma; Bridgeport, Pennsylvania; and Davenport, Iowa.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [oklahoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/49.md)

### 50. School From Home Group, Sergeant Fred Audio Report (2:57:52–3:00:56)

A new "School From Home" email group is established in West Seattle to discuss alternatives to remote public schooling. Sergeant Fred provides an audio report from a spontaneous meetup in Orange County involving several local podcasters.

Keywords: west seattle, [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [sergeant fred](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergeant-fred.md), [orange county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-county.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/50.md)

### 51. Ayaan Hirsi Ali on Biden Sharia Comments (3:00:58–3:05:47)

Ayaan Hirsi Ali criticizes Joe Biden for quoting a Hadith about using "the hand" to correct wrongs, arguing it encourages Sharia-style vigilantism. She expresses alarm that a presidential candidate would use language associated with radical Islamists.

Keywords: ayaan hirsi ali, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [sharia law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharia-law.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), hadiths

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/51.md)

### 52. NPR H-1B Visa Analysis, Remote Work Outsourcing (3:05:49–3:10:37)

The hosts critique an NPR report from "Planet Money" regarding President Trump's restriction on H-1B visas. They mock a UCLA professor's claim that tech workers are safe because they work from home, arguing that remote work actually makes jobs easier to outsource to India.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [h-1b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h-1b.md), [ucla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ucla.md), [outsourcing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outsourcing.md), [remote work](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remote-work.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/52.md)

### 53. Show Outro, Kamala Harris Record Ad (3:10:38–3:13:51)

The show concludes with an end-of-show mix by Professor JCJ. A political advertisement is played attacking Kamala Harris's record as a prosecutor, specifically her history with marijuana convictions and withholding evidence.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/53.md)

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