# The Poke

> A massive surge in Austin's murder rate follows police budget cuts while Apple's monetization bugs and the rise of digital currencies signal a shift in global control.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1340
- **Published:** 2021-04-22
- **Length:** 3h 12m
- **Topics:** Climate Agenda, [Belt and Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), AirTags, Malinformation, [Prop B](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prop-b.md), [Digital Dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-dollar.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke

## About this episode

EPA Administrator Michael Regan and President Joe Biden face intense scrutiny over a climate agenda aiming to eliminate internal combustion vehicles by 2030. The administration's push for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions draws sharp comparisons to the 2009 Cash for Clunkers program, which critics argue decimated the used car market while providing negligible environmental benefits. Meanwhile, the Australian government has officially vetoed the state of Victoria's Belt and Road agreement with China, sparking a diplomatic row with Beijing over national interests and global influence.

In the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, Representative Maxine Waters faces a potential mistrial request after Judge Peter Cahill criticized her rhetoric as grounds for appeal. Democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi and Sunny Hostin have sparked further debate by framing the trial outcome as a sacrifice for justice rather than a standard legal proceeding. In Austin, Texas, the murder rate has surged by 50% following a $149 million police budget cut, while local voters prepare to decide on Prop B to address sprawling homeless encampments. Technical failures at Apple have also disrupted the podcast industry, as a buggy monetization rollout broke third-party apps and forced creators toward the independent Podcast Index.

Rick Steves describes his vaccination experience as a religious-like endorphin rush while NPR introduces the concept of malinformation to describe factually true stories that create a warped reality. John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry analyze the rise of institutional real estate investors and the potential for Apple AirTags to become a ubiquitous surveillance network. The program concludes with the knighting of Sir Seat Sitter and a musical tribute to the confrontational rhetoric of Maxine Waters.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/transcript.md.

### 1. Bitcoin Price Drop, Leo Moon Astrology (0:00–1:35)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin and Silicon Valley, noting Bitcoin's drop to $54,643. They discuss a listener's observation regarding their shared Leo Moon astrological sign and the positive vibes predicted for the show.

Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), leo moon, [astrology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astrology.md), birth charts, [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/1.md)

### 2. NBC Morning Show, Organ Donation and John Travolta (1:35–3:04)

A review of NBC's morning broadcast highlights a tragic story about a young girl at Disney World whose organs were donated. The segment transitioned abruptly to a puff piece featuring John Travolta dancing with Princess Diana, drawing criticism for the jarring shift in tone.

Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [disney world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-world.md), [organ donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organ-donation.md), [john travolta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-travolta.md), [princess diana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/princess-diana.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/2.md)

### 3. ABC Morning Show, Oscar Safety and Spanking Experts (3:05–4:38)

ABC's morning coverage focused on safety protocols for the upcoming Academy Awards and a controversy regarding an actress's Instagram post about spanking. Experts were brought on to debate the merits of physical discipline for children.

Keywords: [abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md), the oscars, safety protocols, [spanking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spanking.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/3.md)

### 4. CBS Morning Show, Offshore Wind Power Failure (4:38–6:40)

CBS receives a mock award for a report on offshore wind power and President Biden's green energy agenda. The hosts criticize the report for failing to mention the high failure and corrosion rates of turbines in the United Kingdom or the impact of hurricanes on Atlantic wind farms.

Keywords: [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [wind power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-power.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), offshore turbines, [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Earth Day History, South Park Brainwashing Satire (6:41–9:10)

The program marks the 21st anniversary of Earth Day by revisiting a 20-year-old South Park clip satirizing "Earth Day Brainwashing." NBC's Al Roker is criticized for his presentation style during climate change specials.

Keywords: [earth day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earth-day.md), [south park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-park.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [al roker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-roker.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/5.md)

### 6. EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Biden Climate Agenda (9:11–11:35)

EPA Administrator Michael Regan discusses President Biden's goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Regan outlines plans to use regulatory pressure to transition traditional internal combustion engine vehicles off the road in favor of electric alternatives.

Keywords: [michael regan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-regan.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [greenhouse gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenhouse-gas.md), internal combustion engine

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Cash for Clunkers, Obama Era Auto Subsidy (11:36–13:15)

The hosts reminisce about the 2009 "Cash for Clunkers" program, characterizing it as a taxpayer-funded scam that destroyed the used car market. They argue the program failed to provide real economic benefit while wasting functional vehicles.

Keywords: [cash for clunkers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-for-clunkers.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [auto industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auto-industry.md), [taxpayer money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-money.md), [2009](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2009.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Apple Podcast Monetization Bug, Podcast Index Utility (13:15–17:56)

Apple's new podcast monetization system launched with a major bug that caused many independent podcasts to disappear from the directory. The technical failure highlights the importance of the independent Podcast Index as Apple's API changes broke third-party apps like Overcast.

Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [rss feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss-feed.md), [marco arment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-arment.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Spotify Competition, Silicon Valley Groupthink (17:57–21:03)

The discussion explores how Apple's move into podcast hosting was a fear-based response to Spotify's market expansion. The hosts warn that Apple's lack of customer support and potential use of DRM in hosted files threatens the open nature of the medium.

Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [podcast hosting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-hosting.md), [drm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drm.md), [libsyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libsyn.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Mask Mandate Observations, Regional COVID Compliance (21:03–24:31)

Observations from travels through Texas, Tennessee, and New Orleans reveal a lack of mask compliance compared to the rigid enforcement in New York City and California. A producer's report details the varying social pressures regarding masking across different US regions.

Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md), [mask mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Real Estate Investment Trusts, Single Family Rentals (24:32–26:53)

Institutional investors and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are reportedly buying up single-family homes to convert them into permanent rentals. This trend is linked to the World Economic Forum's "Great Reset" concept where individuals own no property.

Keywords: reit, [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [housing market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-market.md), [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Opportunity Zone 33, CNN Campfire Reporting (26:55–28:26)

A discussion on the state of "Opportunity Zone 33" leads to a critique of CNN's reporting on Minneapolis protests. The hosts mock a news clip that characterized a street fire started by protesters as a "small campfire to stay warm."

Keywords: opportunity zone, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [arson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arson.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/12.md)

### 13. OJ Simpson, Derek Chauvin Trial Commentary (28:28–31:40)

OJ Simpson released a video commentary on the Derek Chauvin trial, arguing that the force used against George Floyd was unnecessary. Simpson also defended Maxine Waters' comments, suggesting she was calling for political action rather than violence.

Keywords: [oj simpson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oj-simpson.md), [derek chauvin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derek-chauvin.md), [george floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-floyd.md), [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Maxine Waters, 1992 Los Angeles Riots (31:41–33:35)

Archival audio from 1992 shows Maxine Waters expressing anger and refusing to tell people to be peaceful following the Rodney King verdict. The hosts compare her historical rhetoric to her recent statements regarding the George Floyd trial.

Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [rodney king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rodney-king.md), los angeles riots, [1992](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1992.md), [civil unrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-unrest.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Accountability vs Justice, Nancy Pelosi Statement (33:36–36:07)

Democratic leaders are criticized for using the term "accountability" instead of "justice" following the Chauvin verdict. Nancy Pelosi's statement thanking George Floyd for "sacrificing his life for justice" is highlighted as particularly controversial.

Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [george floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-floyd.md), [accountability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accountability.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Sunny Hostin, South Africa Safety Claims (36:08–37:40)

Sunny Hostin of *The View* claimed her son is safer in South Africa than in the United States following the Chauvin verdict. The hosts question the logic of this statement given the high crime rates and racial tensions in South Africa.

Keywords: [sunny hostin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunny-hostin.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [south africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-africa.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), police murder

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/16.md)

### 17. C-SPAN Callers, Derek Chauvin Verdict Reactions (37:41–45:57)

A series of C-SPAN callers discuss the Chauvin verdict, including a woman from Arlington, Texas, whose rambling style is compared to the infamous Miss Teen South Carolina pageant answer. The segment touches on personal anecdotes of police encounters and the "valley girl" speech patterns of some callers.

Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), arlington texas, [mario lopez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-lopez.md), [miss teen usa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-teen-usa.md), [police brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/17.md)

### 18. C-SPAN Pre-Screening, Fake Caller Allegations (45:58–50:10)

The hosts analyze a C-SPAN clip where a caller from Oregon mentions being "promised" she would get on the air, suggesting the show's "random" calls are actually pre-screened shills. Callers from Austin and Illinois offer conflicting views on police respect and brutality.

Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [media manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-manipulation.md), call-in shows, eugene oregon, [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Austin Murder Rate, Black Police Officer Shooting (50:11–53:10)

The murder rate in Austin has reportedly increased by 50% following a $149 million police budget cut. A recent triple homicide involving a black police officer who killed his daughter and her boyfriend is cited as a story the media downplayed due to the race of the shooter.

Keywords: [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [defund the police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defund-the-police.md), [university of texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-texas.md), [domestic violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-violence.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/19.md)

### 20. New Jersey Attorney, Minneapolis Police Union (53:09–56:23)

A former New York City police attorney calls C-SPAN to discuss the 19 previous complaints against Derek Chauvin. He criticizes Senator Amy Klobuchar's past failure to prosecute police officers in Minneapolis and discusses the "Ferguson effect" where police withdraw from high-crime areas.

Keywords: [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [police union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-union.md), [amy klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Maxine Waters Mistrial Request, Jury Intimidation (56:23–1:01:31)

Judge Peter Cahill criticized elected officials for interfering in the Chauvin trial, stating that Maxine Waters' comments could be grounds for an appeal. House Republicans led by Kevin McCarthy attempted to censure Waters, but the motion was rejected by Democrats.

Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [derek chauvin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derek-chauvin.md), mistrial, judge peter cahill, [kevin mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mccarthy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Austin Prop B, Homeless Encampment Signage (1:01:32–1:02:54)

The hosts discuss the irony of "Vote No on Prop B" signs placed directly in front of sprawling homeless encampments in Austin. Prop B is a local ballot measure aimed at reinstating a ban on public camping.

Keywords: [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [prop b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prop-b.md), [homeless encampments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeless-encampments.md), [camping ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camping-ban.md), political signs

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Apple AirTags, Law Enforcement Tracking Potential (1:02:56–1:05:30)

Apple's new AirTags are discussed as a potential surveillance tool. While marketed for finding lost keys, the hosts argue the Bluetooth mesh network could easily be used by law enforcement or stalkers to track individuals without their knowledge.

Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), airtags, [bluetooth tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluetooth-tracking.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Judge Jeanine Pirro, Pabst Blue Ribbon (1:05:31–1:07:14)

A lighthearted discussion about the drinking habits of media personalities suggests Judge Jeanine Pirro likely drinks Scotch. John Dvorak mentions his preference for Pabst Blue Ribbon, noting the brand's unexpected popularity.

Keywords: [judge jeanine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judge-jeanine.md), [pabst blue ribbon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pabst-blue-ribbon.md), [beer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beer.md), [scotch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotch.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/24.md)

### 25. No Agenda Social, Episode 1339 Artwork (1:07:14–1:09:48)

The hosts promote the reopening of registrations for No Agenda Social, their Mastodon instance. They also credit "Melodious Owls" for the Episode 1339 artwork, which featured a "COVID Survivor" sign in a homeless-style font.

Keywords: [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [digital art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-art.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Sir Clay Alchemist, Long Haulin' Ministry (1:09:50–1:13:24)

Executive Producer Sir Clay Alchemist shares his story of suffering an adverse reaction to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. He announces the launch of a new podcast and ministry, "Long Haulin' with Jonathan D. Lopez," to help others recovering from COVID-19 and substance abuse.

Keywords: johnson and johnson, [vaccine injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-injury.md), [ministry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry.md), [substance abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substance-abuse.md), covid survivor

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Producer Donations, De-douching Ceremonies (1:13:26–1:17:32)

A segment dedicated to listener donations includes "de-douching" requests and birthday shout-outs. Notable donors include Duke Dave Fugazotto, who is facing job losses in the Middle East, and winemaker Sir Keith Sarloos from the Santa Ynez Valley.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), wine making

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Canadian COVID Restrictions, Manitoba Variant Data (1:17:32–1:22:18)

A producer from Manitoba, Canada, reports on new capacity restrictions implemented by Premier Brian Pallister. Despite only two deaths attributed to "variants of concern" in the province, retail and dining capacities were slashed to 33%.

Keywords: [manitoba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manitoba.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [covid variants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-variants.md), [icu capacity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icu-capacity.md), brian pallister

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Real Estate Market Crisis, Legislative Solutions (1:22:18–1:28:31)

Listeners report extreme bidding wars in the Austin housing market, with homes selling for 80% more than their 2019 prices. The hosts propose a "legislative arm" for the show to draft boilerplate laws preventing institutional investors from buying up residential neighborhoods.

Keywords: austin real estate, va loan, [lumber prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lumber-prices.md), [housing bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-bubble.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Knighting Ceremony, Sir Seat Sitter (1:28:34–1:35:24)

The program concludes its first half with the knighting of Sir Seat Sitter. Other donors are recognized for their contributions, including a couple who donated their $200 roulette winnings from a Las Vegas anniversary trip.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [bordeaux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bordeaux.md), roulette

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Ontario Police Powers, Canadian SOS Signals (1:35:24–1:39:51)

Protesters in Niagara Falls used Morse code light signals to send an "SOS" to the US, claiming they are hostages in Ontario. Following massive public backlash, Premier Doug Ford reversed a policy that would have allowed police to stop citizens at random to enforce stay-at-home orders.

Keywords: [ontario](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ontario.md), [niagara falls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niagara-falls.md), [doug ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doug-ford.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md), [police state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-state.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Rick Steves, Vaccine Endorphin Joy (1:39:52–1:42:12)

Travel host Rick Steves described his experience receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as a "societal joy" that made his endorphins do "giddy flip-flops." The hosts characterize this as a new religious-like fervor surrounding the vaccination process.

Keywords: [rick steves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-steves.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [endorphins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/endorphins.md), societal joy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Joe Biden, Patriotic Duty Vaccination (1:42:12–1:45:43)

President Biden framed getting vaccinated as a "patriotic duty" and announced IRS tax credits for businesses that provide paid time off for vaccine recovery. Despite this, reports indicate mass vaccination sites across the US are closing due to a sharp decline in demand.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), patriotic duty, [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), vaccine demand, mass vaccination sites

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/33.md)

### 34. NPR Report, Vaccine Misinformation and VAERS (1:45:43–1:50:16)

NPR reports that stories about people dying after vaccination are "viral misinformation," even if the deaths are factually true. The hosts counter this by pointing to the high number of adverse events reported in the VAERS database, which they argue the media ignores.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md), [vaers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaers.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Lying Through Truth, Russian Malinformation Tactics (1:50:16–1:56:08)

An NPR segment introduces the concept of "lying through truth" or "malinformation," where factually accurate anecdotes are used to create a "warped reality." The hosts argue this is exactly what the mainstream media did to Donald Trump for four years.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [orwellian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orwellian.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), malinformation, cherry picking

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/35.md)

### 36. NHS Public Service Announcement, UK Ethnic Minorities (1:56:08–2:04:28)

A UK government PSA targeted at ethnic minorities claims the COVID-19 vaccine contains no pork or fetal tissue and is the "only way" to boost immunity. The hosts flag several statements in the ad as blatant lies, particularly the claim that herd immunity is not an option.

Keywords: [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [pork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pork.md), [fertility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertility.md), [herd immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herd-immunity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Donald Trump, Pfizer and FDA Collusion (2:04:28–2:08:14)

In an interview with Sean Hannity, Donald Trump alleged that Pfizer is "in with the FDA" and influenced the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to protect its own market share. Trump criticized the pause as a "terrible thing" for public relations.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), johnson and johnson

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Walgreens Saline Mistake, Monroe North Carolina (2:08:14–2:10:00)

A Walgreens pharmacy in Monroe, North Carolina, mistakenly injected patients with saline instead of the COVID-19 vaccine. The company is investigating how the error occurred and has asked affected patients to return for the actual shot.

Keywords: [walgreens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walgreens.md), [saline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saline.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), pharmacy error, [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Anthony Fauci, Republican Vaccine Hesitancy (2:10:01–2:13:12)

Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed frustration with the high percentage of Republicans refusing the vaccine. He argued that the only way to remove public health restrictions is for the "disturbingly large proportion" of hesitant conservatives to get vaccinated.

Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [dana bash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-bash.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [vaccine hesitancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-hesitancy.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Fluvoxamine COVID Treatment, Mass Hysteria Theory (2:13:12–2:17:22)

Small studies published in JAMA suggest that Fluvoxamine, a common antidepressant used for OCD, may prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms. The hosts suggest this supports their theory that the pandemic involves a significant element of mass hysteria.

Keywords: fluvoxamine, [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [mass hysteria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-hysteria.md), abbott laboratories, [ocd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ocd.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/40.md)

### 41. COVID Death Benefits, New York Transit Workers (2:17:22–2:20:27)

The Transport Workers Union of New York has negotiated a $500,000 death benefit for families of members who die of COVID-19. The hosts argue this creates a financial incentive to misclassify deaths, while also noting the limitations of PCR testing.

Keywords: [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), carey mullis, death benefits, [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), transit union

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Jacinda Ardern, Vaccinated Border Worker Infection (2:20:27–2:23:34)

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that a border worker who tested positive for COVID-19 was fully vaccinated. The hosts use this to highlight the apparent failure of the vaccine to prevent transmission or infection in "red zone" environments.

Keywords: [jacinda ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [breakthrough infection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infection.md), [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Masking Rationale, Nasopharynx Viral Replication (2:23:35–2:26:41)

Dr. Fauci explains that vaccinated individuals must still wear masks because they can harbor viral replication in their nasopharynx and inadvertently infect others. He maintains that while the risk to the vaccinated person is low, the community risk remains "precarious."

Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [transmission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transmission.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [variants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/variants.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Year of the Variant, Viral Mutation Science (2:26:41–2:30:29)

Public health experts in Scotland predict a "year of the variant," comparing the need for new vaccines to "catching Pokemon." Conversely, Dr. Kelly Victory explains that viruses typically mutate to become more contagious but less virulent as a survival mechanism.

Keywords: [scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland.md), [variants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/variants.md), pokemon, dr kelly victory, [mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mutation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Lab Leak Theory, Genomic Information (2:30:29–2:32:43)

Dr. Kelly Victory asserts that genomic information confirms COVID-19 was a lab-modified virus rather than a naturally occurring one from a wet market. This echoes earlier claims by Nobel laureate Luc Montagnier, who has since disappeared from public discourse.

Keywords: [luc montagnier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luc-montagnier.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [lab leak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-leak.md), genomic, kelly victory

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Surface Transmission Risk, CDC Policy Shift (2:32:43–2:34:48)

The CDC officially acknowledged that the risk of contracting COVID-19 from surfaces is less than 1 in 10,000. The hosts criticize the media for using late-night comedy to dismiss the year of "hygiene theater" and Clorox wiping that was previously mandated.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [clorox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clorox.md), surface transmission, hygiene theater

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Earth Day Shortfall, Final Donor Recognition (2:34:50–2:39:23)

The hosts review the final list of $50 and $100 donors, noting a "shortfall" in Earth Day-themed contributions. They thank producers from the UK, Tasmania, and across the US for supporting the "Value for Value" model.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [earth day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earth-day.md), [tasmania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tasmania.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Knighting of Sir Seat Sitter, Global Meetups (2:39:23–2:44:26)

Sir Seat Sitter is officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable. The hosts also promote upcoming listener meetups in Denver, Jacksonville, Houston, and a "Three Mile Island" themed gathering in Pennsylvania.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [three mile island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/three-mile-island.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/48.md)

### 49. ISO Selections, Joe Biden Mask Up (2:44:29–2:47:15)

The hosts select new "In Search Of" (ISO) audio clips for future use, settling on a clip of President Biden saying "Mask up." They decide to place a moratorium on a profane clip from a female podcaster regarding "amygdala checks."

Keywords: [iso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iso.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [audio clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-clips.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/49.md)

### 50. Australia Vetoes China Belt and Road Deal (2:47:16–2:49:41)

The Australian federal government has vetoed the state of Victoria's "Belt and Road" agreement with China, citing national interest. The Chinese embassy responded by calling the decision "unreasonable and provocative," warning of damage to bilateral relations.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [victoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria.md), [huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/50.md)

### 51. Tesla Model S Crash, Self-Driving Limitations (2:49:42–2:53:02)

A fiery Tesla crash near Houston killed two men, leading to a debate over the car's Autopilot mode. John Dvorak argues that self-driving technology will always be flawed because software can never achieve 100% accuracy, similar to errors in OCR technology.

Keywords: [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [autopilot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autopilot.md), [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), optical character recognition

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/51.md)

### 52. Digital Dollar, China Electronic Currency (2:53:02–2:56:55)

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed the US is working on a digital dollar, citing the need to maintain the dollar's status as a reserve currency. Meanwhile, reports from Beijing indicate that even homeless individuals in China now use QR codes for electronic alms as cash disappears.

Keywords: [jerome powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-powell.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [digital dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-dollar.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [qr code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-code.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/52.md)

### 53. Apple Credit for Minors, Financial Enslavement (2:53:50–3:00:19)

Apple's new initiative to allow 13-year-olds to build credit through family sharing is criticized as a way to "enslave" children into the banking system. The hosts argue this is a precursor to a wider rollout of digital wallets and Universal Basic Income.

Keywords: [apple card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-card.md), [credit score](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-score.md), [minors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minors.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [universal basic income](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-basic-income.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/53.md)

### 54. AOC Climate Justice, Earth Day Co-option (3:00:20–3:04:35)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez linked the "climate crisis" to racial injustice and indigenous rights in a recent speech. The hosts argue that Earth Day has been co-opted from its original environmental awareness roots into a catch-all political vehicle for social justice.

Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [earth day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earth-day.md), [racial justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-justice.md), [indigenous rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indigenous-rights.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/54.md)

### 55. Show Outro, Maxine Waters Remix (3:04:36–3:12:01)

The program concludes with a musical remix of Maxine Waters telling Jim Jordan to "shut your mouth" and calling opponents "scumbags." The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to support the show via the Value for Value model.

Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [jim jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-jordan.md), shut your mouth, scumbags, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/55.md)

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