# Shetard

> The rapid fall of Kabul exposes deep intelligence failures while domestic vaccine mandates trigger a wave of resignations across the American healthcare and technology sectors.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1374
- **Published:** 2021-08-19
- **Length:** 3h 40m
- **Topics:** Kabul Withdrawal, [Vaccine Mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [Mark Milley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-milley.md), [Justin Trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), Fuchs Dystrophy, Taliban Financing, Digital Passports
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard

## About this episode

General Mark Milley and Secretary of State Tony Blinken face intense scrutiny following the rapid collapse of the Afghan National Security Forces and the Taliban takeover of Kabul. While President Joe Biden previously dismissed the inevitability of a Taliban victory, the administration now defends the chaotic evacuation as a successful drawdown. The fall of the capital has triggered a global debate over the failure of U.S. intelligence and the long-term funding of the Pakistani ISI.

In the United States, healthcare systems face a mounting crisis as nurses and hardware developers resign in response to corporate vaccine mandates. Reports from Sutter Health and UW Medicine reveal that patients are being removed from organ transplant lists for refusing COVID-19 shots, while hospitals in Louisiana and California struggle with staffing shortages. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tested positive for the virus amid a legal battle over mask mandates, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged citizens to confront unvaccinated family members. In Australia, the New South Wales Health department deployed a Youth Command police unit to oversee the mass vaccination of 24,000 students at a stadium.

This session features a detailed account of a complicated cataract surgery involving Fuchs dystrophy and specialized medical teams. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak examine the rise of digital birth certificates in the United Kingdom and the bizarre media appearances of the new, social-media-savvy Taliban. The show concludes with the knighting of three-month-old Sir Riley Maverick and a review of Justin Trudeau's latest linguistic gaffes.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/transcript.md.

### 1. California Legislative Bills, Texas Scorpion Invasion (0:00–3:26)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session discussing California legislative bills and a scorpion infestation at Curry's Texas home. Curry details his upcoming trip to the Netherlands to visit his daughter Christina for her birthday. Dvorak notes his monitoring of Library of Congress RSS feeds for new bill titles.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [texas hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-hill-country.md), [library of congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/library-of-congress.md), [scorpions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scorpions.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Morning News 3x3, ABC Shopping, NBC Celebrity Segments (3:27–9:44)

John C. Dvorak reviews the "Big Three" morning news networks, highlighting ABC's transition into a shopping channel with "Steals and Deals" segments. NBC is criticized for focusing on celebrity promotion, specifically Hugh Jackman's film "Reminiscence." CBS featured a segment with Mark Zuckerberg discussing the Metaverse using Oculus headsets, which the hosts describe as visually poor.

Keywords: [abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [hoda kotb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoda-kotb.md), hugh jackman, [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), oculus, [metaverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metaverse.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Cataract Surgery Complications, Fuchs Dystrophy Diagnosis (9:45–16:43)

One of the hosts details a recent second cataract operation that was complicated by a previously undiagnosed condition called Fuchs dystrophy. The procedure required a larger medical team and specialized tools to manage an enlarged cataract and corneal inflammation. Advice is given to seek ophthalmological treatment early to avoid surgical complications.

Keywords: [cataract surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cataract-surgery.md), fuchs dystrophy, [ophthalmology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ophthalmology.md), cornea, [medical procedure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-procedure.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Medical Freedom, Vaccine Mandates for Organ Transplants (16:43–19:09)

A report from Jason Rantz highlights cases where patients were removed from organ transplant lists due to their refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Sam from Monroe and Derek Kovic are cited as individuals denied heart and liver transplants, respectively, by UW Medicine and other facilities. The discussion focuses on the intersection of medical requirements and personal freedom.

Keywords: jason rantz, uw medicine, [liver transplant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liver-transplant.md), [heart transplant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-transplant.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [medical freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-freedom.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Healthcare Staffing Realities, COVID-19 Testing Experiences (19:09–24:25)

A host recounts a personal experience with COVID-19 testing at a Sutter Health facility required for eye surgery and international travel. Observations are made regarding the discrepancy between media reports of long lines and the actual lack of crowds at testing sites. The segment also touches on nurse burnout and White House messaging from Jen Psaki.

Keywords: [sutter health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sutter-health.md), [covid-19 testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19-testing.md), [nursing shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nursing-shortage.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Corporate Vaccine Mandates, Healthcare Worker Resignations (24:25–27:25)

Listener emails describe a trend of professionals, including hardware developers and nurses, resigning from their positions due to impending vaccine mandates. Reports suggest that 30% of some hospital staffs are refusing the vaccine, leading to large signing bonuses for new hires. The discussion notes that major events like CES and the Game Developers Conference are moving to vaccine-only attendance.

Keywords: [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [nursing shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nursing-shortage.md), [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), healthcare profits

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/6.md)

### 7. COVID-19 Boosters, Natural Immunity, CBS News Media Analysis (27:26–34:37)

The hosts analyze a CBS News report regarding the necessity of COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson recipients. They criticize the media's portrayal of the Delta variant and the dismissal of natural immunity. Specific focus is placed on a report from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, featuring Dr. Chris Thomas and correspondent David Begnau.

Keywords: [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [natural immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-immunity.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), david begnau

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Nursing Crisis, Hospital Profitability, Patient Satisfaction (34:38–38:09)

An email from a nurse producer outlines the deteriorating conditions in the healthcare system, including the use of incentive pay and the pressure to hide understaffing. The report claims that non-profit hospitals made record profits while prorating staff bonuses based on sick calls. The contributor expresses a desire to leave the profession due to a toxic management environment.

Keywords: [nursing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nursing.md), hospital management, patient satisfaction, non-profit profits, medical burnout

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/8.md)

### 9. California Crime Cycle, Law Enforcement Frustrations (38:11–41:33)

A police officer from the San Francisco Peninsula describes a broken judicial cycle where criminals are cited and released due to COVID-19 regulations and zero-dollar bail policies. Additionally, an EMT from Colorado reports increased violence toward first responders and claims to have observed sudden deaths following vaccination.

Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md), zero-dollar bail, [crime rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rates.md), [emt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emt.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Physician Fatigue, Dr. Francis Collins on Natural Immunity (41:33–44:39)

A concierge physician in Houston reportedly pushes vaccines to reduce the personal burden of COVID-19 protocols on medical staff. The segment includes a clip of NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins on the Hugh Hewitt show, where Collins argues that natural immunity is less effective against the Delta variant than vaccination.

Keywords: [francis collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francis-collins.md), [hugh hewitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugh-hewitt.md), [natural immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-immunity.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [elective surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elective-surgery.md), [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/10.md)

### 11. CDC Terminology Shift, Multiple Boosters, Dr. Amy Robach (44:39–48:45)

The hosts highlight a shift in CDC messaging from "third dose" back to "booster shot" for immunocompromised individuals. They critique a "Good Morning America" segment featuring Dr. Amy Robach, who suggests that multiple boosters within a single year may become necessary as new variants emerge.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [booster shots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/booster-shots.md), [third dose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/third-dose.md), [amy robach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-robach.md), [good morning america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/good-morning-america.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/11.md)

### 12. White House Booster Strategy, Dr. Fauci Efficacy Claims (48:45–51:07)

President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci outline the federal plan for booster shots starting at the eight-month mark post-vaccination. Fauci claims that boosters significantly increase the "breadth and depth" of immune response. Data from New York is cited showing a drop in vaccine effectiveness against infection from 92% to 80% during the Delta wave.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [vaccine efficacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-efficacy.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Governor Andy Beshear, Guy Kawasaki Vaccine Exchange (51:08–55:30)

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear encourages citizens to have "uncomfortable conversations" with unvaccinated family members. One of the hosts shares a personal email exchange with tech evangelist Guy Kawasaki, who urged him to get vaccinated. The discussion critiques the governor's analogy comparing refusing vaccination to physical assault.

Keywords: [andy beshear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andy-beshear.md), [kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md), [guy kawasaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guy-kawasaki.md), individual liberty, vaccine advocacy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Governor Greg Abbott, Sturgis Rally, Quinnipiac University Fines (55:30–59:17)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's positive COVID-19 test is discussed alongside media criticism of his anti-mask mandate policies. Joy Reid's commentary on the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as a "super spreader" is reviewed. Additionally, Quinnipiac University in Connecticut announces plans to fine unvaccinated students $100 per week and cut their Wi-Fi access.

Keywords: [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), sturgis motorcycle rally, quinnipiac university

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Justin Trudeau, Canadian Travel Mandates, Snap Election (59:17–1:02:29)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that unvaccinated Canadians without medical exemptions will be barred from boarding planes or trains. The hosts discuss the political strategy behind Trudeau calling a snap election during the pandemic. They criticize the use of neuro-linguistic programming in his public addresses.

Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [travel restrictions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-restrictions.md), [snap election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snap-election.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Vaccine Passports, Digital Birth Certificates, Fauci on Durability (1:02:29–1:05:13)

The United Kingdom is reportedly exploring the integration of digital vaccination passes with digital birth certificates. Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the potential for a three-dose regimen to become the standard for "fully vaccinated" status to ensure long-term durability. The hosts compare physical passport stamps to new digital tracking systems.

Keywords: [vaccine passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-passports.md), [digital id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Fake Vaccine Cards, DOJ Crackdown, Religious Exemptions (1:05:14–1:10:02)

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for a federal crackdown on the sale of fraudulent vaccine cards. A Chicago pharmacist was arrested for selling cards on eBay, facing significant prison time. Meanwhile, San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy and Pope Francis state that receiving the vaccine is a moral obligation, effectively denying religious exemptions for Catholics.

Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), fake vaccine cards, [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), [catholic church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholic-church.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Bell's Palsy, Victor Dominello, New South Wales Health (1:10:04–1:12:21)

Victor Dominello, the Digital Minister of New South Wales, Australia, revealed he was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy after viewers noticed his droopy eye during a press conference. The hosts discuss this as a known potential side effect of various vaccines and mention journalist Glenn Greenwald's previous experience with the condition.

Keywords: victor dominello, [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [bell's palsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bell-s-palsy.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [vaccine side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-side-effects.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Australia Youth Command, Mass Vaccination of Children (1:12:22–1:14:01)

The New South Wales Minister of Health announces a mass vaccination drive for 24,000 students at a stadium, utilizing the "Youth Command" police unit to usher children without parents present. The hosts express concern over the terminology and the state's direct involvement in child medical procedures.

Keywords: [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), youth command, [mass vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-vaccination.md), [sydney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sydney.md), olympians

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/19.md)

### 20. New Zealand Lockdown, Jacinda Ardern, Alcohol Addiction Stats (1:14:02–1:16:37)

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern placed New Zealand into lockdown following a single COVID-19 case, advising citizens not to speak to their neighbors. In related news, reports from the UK suggest a significant increase in alcohol addiction following lockdowns. Conversely, Denmark announces the abolition of all corona measures by October 1st.

Keywords: [jacinda ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [alcohol addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol-addiction.md), [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Professor Christian Perronne, WHO Advisor, Vaccine Transmission Claims (1:16:38–1:20:52)

Professor Christian Perronne, a former WHO advisor, claims in a viral clip that vaccinated individuals are responsible for transmitting new variants and should be quarantined. The hosts discuss the marginalization of such views. The segment transitions into a discussion about the decline of public order and cleanliness in Austin, Texas.

Keywords: christian perronne, [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), vaccine transmission, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Dr. Sean Brooks, Ohio School Board Testimony, Vaccine Skepticism (1:20:53–1:30:30)

A man identifying as Dr. Sean Brooks delivers a viral speech at an Ohio school board meeting, claiming vaccines will cause mass death via antibody-dependent enhancement and blood clotting. The hosts investigate his credentials, finding his claims of 23 books and 48 publications difficult to verify. They analyze the speech as a potential piece of activist theater.

Keywords: sean brooks, [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [school board](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-board.md), [antibody dependent enhancement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibody-dependent-enhancement.md), d-dimer test, [sterilization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sterilization.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Fox News Ad Revenue, Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan Comparison (1:30:30–1:36:21)

The hosts discuss the unique position of Tucker Carlson at Fox News, noting his ability to criticize the pharmaceutical industry despite the network's reliance on pharma ad revenue. They compare his interviewing style to Joe Rogan's, specifically referencing a Fox Nation interview with Lara Logan where Carlson's interruptions were noted.

Keywords: [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [lara logan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lara-logan.md), [pharmaceutical advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-advertising.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/23.md)

### 24. No Agenda Troll Room, Mastodon Social, Podcast Art Direction (1:36:21–1:44:48)

The hosts review listener engagement statistics from the "Troll Room" and promote the decentralized Mastodon social network. They discuss the art submission process for the show, praising "Capitalist Agenda" for high-quality composite work while addressing internal friction among contributing artists.

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), [troll room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Executive Producer Donations, J&J Reimbursement Rates, Ivermectin Ferrets (1:44:49–1:51:42)

A major donation from "Sir Nonymous of Dogpatch" sparks a discussion on the financial incentives for vaccines. It is reported that pharmacists receive $50-$60 for Pfizer/Moderna shots but only $10 for Johnson & Johnson, leading to low J&J inventory. A humorous anecdote about a "mine ferret" used to trigger Ivermectin use is shared.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), medicare reimbursement, [ivermectin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivermectin.md), [lower slobovia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lower-slobovia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Children's Hospital DC, San Diego Board of Supervisors Protest (1:51:43–1:55:43)

Donations are acknowledged in honor of a patient at Children's Hospital in DC. A "boots on the ground" report from San Diego describes a six-hour Board of Supervisors meeting where 119 constituents spoke against mandates while Supervisor Nathan Fletcher reportedly ignored them.

Keywords: children's hospital dc, [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), [nathan fletcher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nathan-fletcher.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/26.md)

### 27. No Agenda Peerage, Knighting of Sir Riley Maverick (1:55:44–2:03:53)

Several listeners are elevated to the No Agenda peerage. Notably, three-month-old Riley Maverick Gruber is knighted following a donation made in his name. The segment includes personal stories of career shifts, interior design in "enemy territory," and a tragic account of a friend's death from vaccine complications.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [interior design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interior-design.md), [estonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/estonia.md), vaccine complications

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Port Congestion, Justin Trudeau "She-covery" Gaffe (2:03:54–2:09:23)

A report from Huntington Beach, California, notes 29 container ships waiting outside the Long Beach port. The hosts mock Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for using the terms "she-session" and "she-covery" during a speech, labeling the wordplay as nonsensical and embarrassing.

Keywords: long beach port, container ships, [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), she-session, she-covery, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Hollywood Producer Titles, Bible Name Pronunciation Guide (2:09:24–2:18:43)

The hosts discuss the nuances of executive producer titles in Hollywood versus podcasting, referencing producer Dana Brunetti. Steve Webb, an "OG Godcaster," is knighted and promotes his "Web's Easy Bible Names Pronunciation Guide," which covers 7,600 names. The segment concludes with a discussion on Elon Musk's simulation theory.

Keywords: [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [steve webb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-webb.md), [bible](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bible.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/29.md)

### 30. General Mark Milley, Afghanistan Intelligence Failure (2:18:50–2:22:16)

General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defends the Pentagon's intelligence assessments regarding the collapse of the Afghan government. Milley claims that while a rapid collapse was a considered scenario, no intelligence indicated the Afghan security forces would fold in only 11 days.

Keywords: [mark milley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-milley.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [joint chiefs of staff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joint-chiefs-of-staff.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Dana Perino "Handlers" Slip, New Taliban Image (2:22:17–2:24:54)

The hosts highlight a verbal slip by Dana Perino on "The Five" where she nearly referred to Afghan contacts as "handlers." They observe that the "new" Taliban appears more media-savvy and disciplined than the previous generation under Mullah Omar, utilizing press conferences and social media.

Keywords: [dana perino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-perino.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [mullah omar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mullah-omar.md), [sharia law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharia-law.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Taliban Press Conference, Clarissa Ward, Death to America (2:24:54–2:29:04)

A Taliban spokesperson criticizes Facebook for censorship during a press conference. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports from Kabul, noting the "bizarre" atmosphere where fighters chant "Death to America" while appearing friendly to reporters. The hosts compare this to historical insurgencies in Yemen.

Keywords: [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [clarissa ward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarissa-ward.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [kabul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kabul.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Tony Blinken Criticism, Bill de Blasio Hygiene Insult (2:29:04–2:33:01)

Tucker Carlson delivers a series of sharp insults directed at Secretary of State Tony Blinken and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Carlson characterizes Blinken as mediocre and questions de Blasio's personal hygiene and medical authority, comparing the mayor's diet to "bong hits and Pringles."

Keywords: [tony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blinken.md), [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [department of state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-state.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Meet the Press, Tony Blinken on Kabul Deterioration (2:33:02–2:36:36)

Secretary of State Tony Blinken is interviewed on "Meet the Press" regarding his June assessment that the situation in Afghanistan would not deteriorate immediately. Blinken attributes the rapid Taliban takeover to the unexpected inability of the Afghan National Security Forces to defend the country.

Keywords: [meet the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), [chuck todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [tony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blinken.md), [kabul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kabul.md), afghan security forces

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Joe Biden July Assessment, Intelligence Community Conflict (2:36:37–2:40:32)

A clip from July shows President Joe Biden dismissing the inevitability of a Taliban takeover, citing the Afghan Army's 300,000 troops. The hosts discuss the danger of a president being at odds with the intelligence community, referencing Chuck Schumer's previous warnings about the CIA's ability to retaliate.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), afghan army

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Saigon Moment Denial, Hillary Clinton Canada Call (2:40:32–2:43:59)

Tony Blinken denies that the evacuation of Kabul is a "Saigon moment" during an interview with Jake Tapper. Meanwhile, Justin Trudeau reveals he consulted with Hillary Clinton regarding the safety of Afghan women and girls, a move the hosts view as politically suspicious.

Keywords: [tony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blinken.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [saigon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saigon.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Jake Sullivan, National Security Council "Successful Drawdown" (2:43:59–2:46:15)

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan describes the chaotic evacuation from Kabul as a "successful drawdown" during an interview with Savannah Guthrie. Tucker Carlson mocks the terminology, equating the burning of files and fleeing via helicopter to a failure rather than a planned success.

Keywords: [jake sullivan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-sullivan.md), [savannah guthrie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/savannah-guthrie.md), [national security council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security-council.md), [kabul airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kabul-airport.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Gender Studies in Afghanistan, Academic Feminism Funding (2:46:16–2:49:07)

Tucker Carlson reports that the U.S. government spent nearly $1 billion exporting academic feminism and gender studies to Afghanistan over 20 years. This included a master's degree program at Kabul University and gender quotas for the Afghan National Army, which Carlson argues were culturally disconnected from the local population.

Keywords: kabul university, [gender studies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-studies.md), [affirmative action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affirmative-action.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md), academic feminism

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Leon Panetta, General Lloyd Austin on Kabul Capability (2:49:07–2:52:31)

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta warns that the Taliban takeover creates a safe haven for Al-Qaeda and ISIS. General Lloyd Austin admits to the press that the U.S. military currently lacks the capability to extend operations into Kabul to retrieve stranded individuals, relying instead on diplomacy with the Taliban.

Keywords: [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [lloyd austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lloyd-austin.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Taliban Financing, Public Finance of Insurgency (2:52:31–2:54:35)

Expert Michael Semple explains how the Taliban built a $1.6 billion reserve by taxing everything in their controlled territories, including the heroin trade, customs duties, and telecommunications companies. The hosts question how this financial network flourished during 20 years of U.S. occupation.

Keywords: michael semple, [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), insurgency finance, heroin trade, [telecommunications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telecommunications.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Afghan Poppy Trade, CIA Black Ops Financing (2:54:36–2:57:01)

A farmer with family in Afghanistan describes how poppy production increased significantly after the 2001 U.S. invasion. The hosts speculate on a potential deal between the CIA and the Taliban to continue using opium production to finance black operations, noting the historical use of Chinook helicopters in the region.

Keywords: [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), poppy farming, [chinook helicopters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chinook-helicopters.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Lara Logan, Pakistan ISI Funding, Nuclear Geopolitics (2:57:03–3:02:38)

Journalist Lara Logan tells Tucker Carlson that the U.S. effectively funds the Taliban by providing the entire defense budget for the Pakistani military and its intelligence service, the ISI. Logan claims that U.S. policy has prioritized Pakistan as a nuclear power over Afghan stability since the Bush administration.

Keywords: [lara logan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lara-logan.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [isi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isi.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [hamid karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), quetta shura

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/42.md)

### 43. NSA Intelligence Capabilities, Ambiguity Increasing Strategy (3:02:39–3:05:54)

Lara Logan argues that the NSA's vast digital collection capabilities make an "intelligence failure" in Afghanistan impossible. She suggests the chaos is an engineered outcome and points to a military strategy called "ambiguity increasing" used to confuse the public. She links this to broader domestic issues like the southern border and big tech.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [information warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-warfare.md), ambiguity increasing, [southern border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-border.md), [critical race theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/critical-race-theory.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Donald Trump 21-Year Claim, Somalia Bombing Distraction (3:05:54–3:10:21)

The hosts analyze Donald Trump's repeated claim that the U.S. has been in Afghanistan for 21.5 years, suggesting he is hinting that the conflict began before the 9/11 attacks. They also note that current media focus on Afghanistan is distracting from other stories, such as U.S. bombings in Somalia and the Hunter Biden laptop.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [somalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/somalia.md), [hunter biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md), [distraction of the week](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction-of-the-week.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Value for Value Donations, Homesteading, Birthday Acknowledgments (3:10:23–3:18:25)

The hosts acknowledge a wide range of donations from the "No Agenda" community. Topics include a homesteading movement in Texas, "Freedom and Farmsteading," and numerous birthday wishes for producers and their families. The "Value for Value" model is credited for the show's 14-year longevity.

Keywords: [homesteading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homesteading.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Naturopathy vs Neuropathy, Sheboygan Bratwurst, Vermont Gifts (3:18:25–3:22:41)

Dr. Anne Dunev clarifies her credentials as a naturopath and recommends immune protocols. The hosts discuss gifts received at their P.O. boxes, including Sheboygan bratwurst, Vermont maple syrup, and a collectible slide rule from the USS Nimitz sent by "Sir Dodger."

Keywords: naturopathy, congaplex, [sheboygan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheboygan.md), [bratwurst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bratwurst.md), [vermont](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vermont.md), [uss nimitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-nimitz.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/46.md)

### 47. No Agenda Meetups, Austin 512 Local, Pregnancy Reveals (3:22:46–3:26:30)

A report from the Austin 512 local meetup features various listeners, including a "trap baby" pregnancy reveal. The hosts encourage listeners to attend or organize local meetups to build community, though they poke fun at recurring jokes about their audio equipment.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [lockhart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockhart.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), pregnancy reveal

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Global Meetup Calendar, Charlotte, Brazil, Australia (3:26:32–3:30:22)

The upcoming meetup schedule is announced, featuring events in Charlotte, North Carolina; Brasilia, Brazil; Adelaide, South Australia; and a "Delta Melter" night in Philadelphia. The hosts emphasize that these events are worldwide and open to all listeners.

Keywords: [charlotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlotte.md), [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [adelaide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adelaide.md), [philly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philly.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/48.md)

### 49. End of Show Mix, "Screw Your Freedom" Theme (3:30:23–3:40:19)

The show concludes with the selection of "ISOs" (audio clips) for the end-of-show mix, focusing on the theme "Screw Your Freedom." The final montage blends clips of California politicians, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and media coverage of Governor Ron DeSantis.

Keywords: [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/49.md)

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