# Google Wave Invite > Federal reserves vanish while private police occupy Montana and the IRS prepares to enforce new healthcare mandates through the controversial Baucus bill. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 135 - **Published:** 2009-10-01 - **Length:** 1h 25m - **Topics:** FDIC crisis, Countrywide VIP, Gardasil controversy, [Roman Polanski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roman-polanski.md), Hardin Montana, [Emmy Awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmy-awards.md), [H1N1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite ## About this episode The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation faces a total depletion of reserves by early 2010 as the United States enters a new fiscal year under a mounting budget deficit. This financial instability coincides with a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by Bloomberg against the Federal Reserve, which continues to resist disclosing the identities of banks utilizing emergency lending programs totaling over $2 trillion. These systemic failures suggest a circular bailout mechanism where institutions lend government funds back to federal agencies to maintain the appearance of liquidity. Investigations into the Countrywide Financial VIP program reveal that Bank of America deleted critical phone recordings involving preferential loan rates for politicians like Chris Dodd and Kent Conrad. In Montana, a private security firm known as the American Police Force occupied the town of Hardin in black SUVs, operating without local government oversight. Meanwhile, the arrest of Roman Polanski in Switzerland is scrutinized as a potential publicity stunt for his film The Ghost, which features a character modeled after Tony Blair. International tensions rise as Mahmoud Ahmadinejad challenges historical narratives on Larry King Live, while the UK reports the death of a young girl following a Gardasil vaccine injection. Ken Howard provided a rare moment of levity at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards by joking about Kanye West during his acceptance speech for Grey Gardens. Host Neil Patrick Harris received praise for his traditional delivery, though ratings suffered as low-viewership programs like 30 Rock dominated the winners' circle. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct these media cycles, ending with a deep dive into Operation Paperclip and the discovery that Adolf Hitler’s alleged skull actually belonged to a woman. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/transcript.md. ### 1. New York City Garbage Strike, Federal Budget Deficit (0:01–2:06) The discussion opens with reflections on historical garbage strikes in New York City and the resulting rat infestations. Transitioning to the start of the new fiscal year on October 1, 2009, the focus shifts to the United States federal budget and the sustainability of borrowing money from foreign lenders to maintain government operations. Keywords: [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), garbage strike, fiscal year, [federal budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-budget.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Hollywood Gossip, Boring Celebrity Relationships (2:07–2:46) A brief update on entertainment news highlights what gossip magazines describe as the most boring relationship in Hollywood history. The individuals involved are characterized as mere functionaries who perform their jobs without creating public scandals. Keywords: [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), gossip rags, [celebrity news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-news.md), functionaries, [entertainment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entertainment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/2.md) ### 3. 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, Neil Patrick Harris Hosting (2:46–7:48) The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are analyzed, with praise for host Neil Patrick Harris's old-fashioned master of ceremonies style. The segment critiques Jeff Probst's acceptance speech for Survivor, specifically his misattribution of a motivational quote to anthropologist Joseph Campbell. Ratings data from Variety is discussed, noting that viewership declined as critically acclaimed but low-rated shows like 30 Rock won major awards. Keywords: [emmy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmy-awards.md), [neil patrick harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-patrick-harris.md), jeff probst, [survivor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/survivor.md), joseph campbell [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Reality Television Origins, John de Mol vs Mark Burnett (7:48–9:28) A debate emerges regarding the true creator of the modern reality television genre. While Mark Burnett is credited with the success of Survivor, the discussion posits that John de Mol and the program Big Brother were the actual pioneers of the format. Keywords: [mark burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-burnett.md), [john de mol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-de-mol.md), [big brother](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-brother.md), [survivor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/survivor.md), [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/4.md) ### 5. John Hodgman, Emmy Awards Production Values (9:29–11:06) The production values of the Emmy telecast are reviewed, focusing on the snarky voiceover commentary provided by John Hodgman. This style of "lewd commentary" is compared to a past PC Computing MVP awards event hosted by Jim Seymour and a co-host that nearly resulted in their termination. Keywords: john hodgman, [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [apple macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-macintosh.md), [emmy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmy-awards.md), [pc computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-computing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Ken Howard, Emmy Acceptance Speech Humor (11:07–12:42) Actor Ken Howard's acceptance speech for his role in Grey Gardens is highlighted as a standout moment of the Emmy Awards. Howard joked about not being interrupted by rappers or congressmen, referencing the recent Kanye West and Taylor Swift incident, while also mentioning the need for actors to renegotiate contracts for new media. Keywords: ken howard, grey gardens, [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), [emmy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmy-awards.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/6.md) ### 7. FDIC Funding Crisis, Bank Bailout Ponzi Scheme (12:44–16:06) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is reportedly facing a funding shortage that could deplete its reserves by early 2010. A theory is proposed that the government is asking banks to lend bailout money back to the FDIC at interest, creating a legal Ponzi scheme where banks use these loans as assets to leverage further lending. Keywords: [fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md), [bank bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailouts.md), [ponzi scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ponzi-scheme.md), [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Federal Reserve Transparency, Bloomberg FOIA Lawsuit (16:07–20:22) The Federal Reserve is appealing a court ruling that would force the disclosure of borrowers using its emergency lending programs. This follows a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by Bloomberg regarding $2 trillion in loans. The discussion questions the Fed's efficacy in managing inflation and its refusal to comply with judicial transparency requirements. Keywords: [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [freedom of information act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-information-act.md), [sonia sotomayor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonia-sotomayor.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Countrywide Financial VIP Loans, Bank of America Data Deletion (20:23–24:15) The House Oversight Committee's investigation into the Countrywide Financial VIP mortgage program is discussed, involving favorable loan rates for politicians like Chris Dodd and Kent Conrad. Bank of America, which acquired Countrywide, claimed that relevant phone recordings were deleted due to limited hard drive space, an excuse characterized here as an admission of guilt. Keywords: countrywide financial, [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [chris dodd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-dodd.md), kent conrad, [house oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Media Demographics, Obama Copenhagen Olympics Trip (24:16–27:56) The segment analyzes how Fox News and CNN target different age demographics to keep the public distracted with partisan narratives. President Barack Obama's trip to Copenhagen to lobby for the Chicago Olympics is criticized as a branding exercise that distracts from military decisions regarding troop levels in Afghanistan. Keywords: [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [copenhagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen.md), chicago olympics [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Roman Polanski Arrest, The Ghost Movie Publicity (27:56–30:34) The arrest of director Roman Polanski in Switzerland is framed as a potential publicity stunt or a move to suppress his upcoming film, The Ghost. The movie, starring Pierce Brosnan, features a character resembling former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The discussion questions why Polanski was arrested now despite living openly in Switzerland for years. Keywords: [roman polanski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roman-polanski.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [tony blair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blair.md), [pierce brosnan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pierce-brosnan.md), the ghost [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/11.md) ### 12. American Police Force, Hardin Montana Private Security (30:36–34:18) A private security firm called the American Police Force (APF) reportedly entered Hardin, Montana, in black SUVs with police insignias despite the town having no local police force. The group is compared to "Blackwater wannabes." The segment also includes a recommendation for the film Team America: World Police. Keywords: american police force, hardin montana, [private security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-security.md), [blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md), team america [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Alan Grayson, Nattering Nabobs of Negativism (34:19–40:03) Florida Congressman Alan Grayson appeared on Rachel Maddow's show to discuss his use of the word "Holocaust" to describe the healthcare crisis. Grayson criticized Republicans for blocking legislation despite the Democratic majority. The segment highlights Grayson's use of the phrase "nattering nabobs of negativism," originally coined by Spiro Agnew. Keywords: [alan grayson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-grayson.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [spiro agnew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spiro-agnew.md), [holocaust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holocaust.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Holocaust Politicization Debate (40:04–43:35) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's interview with Larry King is analyzed, focusing on his refusal to use the standard definition of the Holocaust. The discussion explores the politicization of the term and the social friction caused by differing views on Middle Eastern geopolitics and mainstream news indoctrination. Keywords: [mahmoud ahmadinejad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mahmoud-ahmadinejad.md), [larry king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [palestinians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestinians.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Gardasil Vaccine Controversy, UK HPV Death Report (43:36–46:13) Reports from the United Kingdom indicate a young girl died shortly after receiving the Gardasil HPV vaccine, though the BBC attributed the death to an underlying tumor. The discussion covers the legal immunity granted to vaccine manufacturers and the requirement for extensive liability waivers signed by parents before administration. Keywords: [gardasil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardasil.md), [hpv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv-vaccine.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), pharmaceutical liability [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Swine Flu Vaccine Scams, H1N1 Branding (46:14–50:08) The H1N1 swine flu vaccination campaign is criticized for conflicting medical advice, such as claims in Canada that seasonal flu shots might increase swine flu susceptibility. In the Netherlands, a prominent virologist was found to have a financial stake in a vaccine distributor, leading to allegations of a profit-driven "Mexican flu" scare. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), vaccine adjuvants [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/16.md) ### 17. 1976 Swine Flu Retrospective, CDC Neurological Damage (50:08–56:10) A retrospective on the 1976 swine flu scare features archival audio of CDC officials discussing the mass immunization program that led to thousands of claims for neurological damage. The segment draws parallels between the 1976 event and current H1N1 policies, including the potential for mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), 1976 swine flu, david sencer, michael hatwick, [neurological damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neurological-damage.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Shepard Smith, Fox News Vaccine Advocacy (56:12–57:05) Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is criticized for his aggressive on-air berating of a healthcare worker who refused the swine flu vaccine. The segment previews a future analysis of Smith's defense of CDC guidelines over individual medical choice. Keywords: [shepard smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shepard-smith.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [healthcare workers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-workers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/18.md) ### 19. CSI New York, Healthcare Propaganda Scripting (57:05–1:05:03) An episode of CSI: New York is analyzed as pro-healthcare reform propaganda. The plot involves a "super hacker" who kills doctors after losing his insurance coverage. The segment suggests the show's script aligns with the White House agenda, noting executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer's perceived ties to government messaging. Keywords: [csi new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csi-new-york.md), [jerry bruckheimer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-bruckheimer.md), [healthcare reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-reform.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Baucus Bill, IRS Healthcare Tax Penalties (1:05:03–1:05:55) The Baucus healthcare bill is identified as a tax because the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is designated to enforce penalties for those without insurance. Failure to pay the mandate could result in fines up to $25,000 or a year in prison, contradicting presidential promises that the plan would not constitute a tax increase. Keywords: [max baucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-baucus.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [senate finance committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-finance-committee.md), healthcare tax, [baucus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baucus-bill.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Oklahoma City Bombing, Security Tape Discrepancies (1:05:57–1:09:14) Newly released security tapes from the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing appear to be edited, with all four cameras near the Murrah Federal Building going blank just before the explosion. The FBI attributed the gaps to the tapes running out, but skeptics point to structural damage patterns that suggest the use of explosives beyond a simple truck bomb. Keywords: [oklahoma city bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma-city-bombing.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [freedom of information act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-information-act.md), murrah building, security footage [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Sponsor segment: Enbrel Commercial, Pharmaceutical Side Effects (1:09:15–1:12:39) A 60-second television commercial for the drug Enbrel is critiqued for its extensive list of fatal side effects, including tuberculosis, lymphoma, and blood disorders. The analysis notes the absence of the phrase "although rare" in the disclaimer, suggesting a high risk of complications for users with suppressed immune systems. Keywords: enbrel, [rheumatoid arthritis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rheumatoid-arthritis.md), [tuberculosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tuberculosis.md), [lymphoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lymphoma.md), fungal infections [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/22.md) ### 23. No Agenda Mission, Media Assassination Strategy (1:12:40–1:15:06) The hosts reiterate the mission of the No Agenda show: to deconstruct mainstream media narratives and expose the "matrix" of misinformation. They describe their process as aggregating high-quality reporting and debunking propagandistic entertainment like CSI to provide an alternative to partisan outlets like Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck. Keywords: [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md), aggregation, [debunking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debunking.md), [independent media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independent-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Listener Donations, Atomic Rod, Knighting Ceremony (1:15:07–1:20:16) The show acknowledges financial support from "Producer" listeners across Australia, Canada, and the US. A notable donation of $102.35 from "Atomic Rod" (Rod Adams) is explained as a reference to the atomic mass of Uranium-235. The hosts also discuss the "Knight of the No Agenda Roundtable" program for high-tier donors. Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), uranium 235, [atomic energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atomic-energy.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [no agenda knights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-knights.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/135-google-wave-invite/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Operation Paperclip, Hitler Skull DNA, North Pole Base (1:20:17–1:25:08) A series of conspiracy theories are explored, beginning with DNA tests from the University of Connecticut suggesting a skull thought to be Adolf Hitler's actually belonged to a woman. The discussion links Operation Paperclip and Operation High Jump to theories about a secret Nazi base at the North Pole involving flying saucer technology and the Roswell UFO incident. 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