# Spook Nation > Federal regulators clash with the White House over booster shots while the intelligence community expands and global protest movements face aggressive police kettling tactics. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1383 - **Published:** 2021-09-19 - **Length:** 3h 24m - **Topics:** Booster Debate, AUKUS Deal, Durham Probe, Midazolam Allegations, Spook Nation, Kabul Strike, Staffing Crisis - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation ## About this episode The FDA advisory committee formally rejected the Biden administration's push for universal COVID-19 booster shots, limiting recommendations to seniors and the immunocompromised. This decision follows testimony from the Israeli Health Ministry revealing that 54% of recent COVID-19 deaths in Israel occurred in doubly vaccinated individuals. Meanwhile, Dr. Jessica Rose presented VAERS data showing a massive spike in adverse event reports for 2021, challenging the White House narrative on vaccine efficacy and safety. In Melbourne, police utilized kettling tactics against anti-lockdown protesters, while a funeral director in Milton Keynes, UK, alleged that Midazolam was used to euthanize elderly patients in care homes. In the United States, West Virginia Hospital Association CEO Jim Kaufman clarified that ICU capacity issues are driven by a national staffing crisis of 47,000 vacant nursing positions rather than a lack of beds. General Frank McKenzie admitted a Kabul drone strike killed ten civilians instead of ISIS-K targets, and Special Counsel John Durham unsealed an indictment against Michael Sussman for lying to the FBI about Clinton campaign ties. President Joe Biden continues to exhibit a disjointed stream-of-consciousness speaking style, often referencing Robert E. Lee or boxing in unrelated contexts. Metallica announced a vaccinated-only concert in San Francisco, echoing the band's litigious history with Napster. Journalist Lara Logan is currently operating a rescue command center in Texas to extract hundreds of Americans and green card holders abandoned in Afghanistan. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/transcript.md. ### 1. Melbourne Anti-Lockdown Protests and Police Kettling Tactics (0:00–2:15) Protesters in Melbourne, Australia, engaged in large-scale anti-lockdown demonstrations where police utilized "kettling" tactics to box in the crowd. Reports indicate that while protesters attempted to remain peaceful by changing directions to avoid confrontation, they eventually surged through police lines in a "Braveheart-style" charge after being trapped. Keywords: [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), anti-lockdown protest, [kettling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kettling.md), police tactics [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Milton Keynes Funeral Director Claims Midazolam Euthanasia in Care Homes (2:16–9:18) A funeral director from Milton Keynes, UK, alleges that the British government and hospitals utilized the sedative Midazolam to euthanize elderly patients in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. He claims he was scripted by the BBC early in the pandemic to exaggerate death counts and notes a 1000% increase in Midazolam purchases coinciding with a spike in care home deaths where no doctors were present. Keywords: milton keynes, [midazolam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midazolam.md), funeral director, care homes, [euthanasia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euthanasia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Allegations of Targeted Elderly Mortality in New York and Washington (9:20–10:39) Discussion centers on the theory that government officials in New York and Washington State intentionally placed COVID-positive patients in nursing homes to reduce the financial burden of the elderly on insurance companies and taxpayers. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Governor Jay Inslee are criticized for their roles in these policies and the subsequent lack of investigation into nursing home fatalities. Keywords: [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [jay inslee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-inslee.md), [nursing homes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nursing-homes.md), [insurance companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-companies.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/3.md) ### 4. West Virginia Hospital Association CEO on Staffing Shortages (10:40–14:48) Jim Kaufman, CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association, clarifies that current hospital capacity issues are driven by a national staffing crisis rather than a lack of physical ICU beds. He notes that 47,000 traveling nurse positions are vacant across the U.S., and vaccine mandates are further exacerbating the shortage by causing healthcare workers to resign or seek employment elsewhere. Keywords: jim kaufman, [west virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-virginia.md), [nursing shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nursing-shortage.md), [icu beds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icu-beds.md), [hospital capacity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospital-capacity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Bill Maher Criticizes Liberal Media for COVID Misinformation (14:49–18:10) Comedian Bill Maher appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss a New York Times survey showing that 70% of Democrats vastly overestimate the risk of hospitalization from COVID-19. Maher blamed liberal media outlets for "scaring the shit out of people" and noted that this fear is negatively impacting ticket sales for touring acts in blue states compared to red states. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Joy Reid and MSNBC Political Rhetoric Regarding COVID-19 (18:10–22:23) MSNBC host Joy Reid is criticized for her rhetoric regarding Nicki Minaj's vaccine hesitancy and her claims that Republicans "love COVID." Reid suggested that conservative figures like Tucker Carlson are safe while pushing policies that disproportionately harm Black Americans, a claim the hosts describe as politically motivated misinformation designed to trigger liberal viewers. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [nicki minaj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicki-minaj.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), racial rhetoric [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Don Lemon Calls for Shaming the Unvaccinated on CNN (22:23–27:32) CNN host Don Lemon argued that the American majority should stop "coddling" the unvaccinated and start shaming them for being "harmful to the greater good." Lemon compared the COVID-19 vaccine to Botox and airplane travel, asserting that those who reject the shot while accepting other scientific advancements are acting without logic or reason. Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), vaccine shaming, [botox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botox.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/7.md) ### 8. FDA Advisory Committee Rejects Universal Booster Shots (27:34–30:09) The FDA advisory committee held an eight-hour meeting resulting in a recommendation against COVID-19 booster shots for the general population, limiting them instead to those 65 and older or the immunocompromised. Dr. Ashish Jha and other experts noted that the initial two doses remain highly effective at preventing hospitalization for young, healthy individuals. Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [boosters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boosters.md), [ashish jha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashish-jha.md), [immunocompromised](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunocompromised.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/8.md) ### 9. White House Pressure and Israeli Data in Booster Debate (30:09–35:47) The Biden administration faced criticism for promoting booster shots before regulatory review, leading to rare open disagreements within the FDA and scientific community. Data from Israel was introduced into the debate, showing a "gray area" for the necessity of boosters in people under 50, while some scientists in The Lancet argued that current evidence does not support general population boosting. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [miguel almaguer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miguel-almaguer.md), [lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lancet.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Israeli Health Ministry Reports on Vaccinated Mortality Rates (35:48–38:58) A representative from the Israeli Health Ministry testified during an FDA hearing that 54% of COVID-19 deaths in Israel's fourth wave occurred in individuals who had received two vaccine doses. The report also highlighted a signal of myocarditis in young males following the second dose and noted that the "doubly vaccinated" play a major role in current hospitalizations and severe illness. Keywords: [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [myocarditis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myocarditis.md), [breakthrough cases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-cases.md), [mortality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality.md), fourth wave [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Dr. Jessica Rose and VAERS Data Analysis (38:59–42:59) Dr. Jessica Rose, a viral immunologist, presented data to the FDA showing a massive spike in adverse event reports in the VAERS database for 2021 compared to the previous ten years. Additionally, testimony from an early treatment center CEO claimed that Pfizer's six-month trial report showed more heart attacks in the treatment group than the placebo group, suggesting a negative net all-cause mortality. Keywords: jessica rose, [vaers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaers.md), [adverse events](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adverse-events.md), [pfizer trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer-trial.md), [mortality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Global Implementation of Vaccine Passports and Mandates (43:00–49:54) Italy, France, and the Netherlands have moved toward mandatory "green passes" or vaccine passports for participation in public life. In the U.S., Los Angeles and San Francisco have implemented similar mandates for indoor dining and bars, leading to reports of business owners struggling to police customers and concerns regarding social segregation. Keywords: [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [vaccine passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-passports.md), [segregation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/segregation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Chris Rock and the McDonald's Secret Sauce History (49:54–52:25) A discussion on Chris Rock's comments about vaccine ingredients transitions into a history of the McDonald's Big Mac secret sauce. It is revealed that the original sauce developed by Morehouse CEO George Ladder contained fresh horseradish, which was later replaced by a cheaper powder-based flavoring to reduce costs. Keywords: [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), secret sauce, horseradish, george ladder [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Australian Vaccine Passports and Canadian Election Outlook (52:25–54:13) Victoria Premier Dan Andrews suggested that vaccine passports in Australia will eventually transition into "booster passports" for third doses. Meanwhile, in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a federal election amid criticism of his pandemic management and questions regarding the use of electronic voting systems. Keywords: [dan andrews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-andrews.md), [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), dominion voting [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Breakthrough Cases and Asymptomatic COVID-19 Logic (54:14–57:39) Dr. Jen Ashton of Good Morning America reported on her fully vaccinated daughter's "breakthrough" COVID-19 case, describing it as a success for the vaccine despite the daughter requiring 10 days of isolation. The hosts question the logic of credit being given to the vaccine when unvaccinated individuals often experience the same mild or asymptomatic results. Keywords: [jen ashton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-ashton.md), [good morning america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/good-morning-america.md), [breakthrough infection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infection.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), [symptoms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symptoms.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Joe Biden's Frequent Coughing and Health Speculation (57:40–59:20) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki addressed concerns regarding President Joe Biden's frequent coughing during public appearances, dismissing it as a non-issue. Speculation arises regarding potential medical causes, including a "light cold," a hairball, or more serious conditions like Parkinson's disease which can cause choking on saliva. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), coughing, [parkinson's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkinson-s.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Metallica's Vaccinated-Only Concert and Napster Legacy (59:21–1:03:45) Metallica announced a surprise, vaccinated-only concert in San Francisco, prompting a look back at the band's history with Napster and digital rights. A host recounts a meeting with former Viacom head Sumner Redstone, who epitomized the "what's mine is mine" attitude of legacy media, contrasting it with the open-source philosophy of modern podcasting. Keywords: [metallica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metallica.md), lars ulrich, [napster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napster.md), [sumner redstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sumner-redstone.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Meeting Lara Logan and the Afghanistan Rescue Operation (1:03:45–1:23:33) A host describes a visit to the Texas compound of journalist Lara Logan and her husband, Joe, an ex-military operative. The household functions as a high-energy command center where a team is working to rescue 600 American citizens and 5,000 green card holders from Afghanistan while Logan simultaneously coordinates her Fox Nation documentaries and border reporting. Keywords: [lara logan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lara-logan.md), brookhaven, [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), green card holders, [fox nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-nation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Domain Acquisition and Podcasting 2.0 Technical Updates (1:23:34–1:32:10) The show announces the acquisition of the noagenda.net domain for $13.99 via an auction. The segment also covers technical updates regarding Podcasting 2.0, including the expansion of "uncancellable" hosting via the Podcast Index and a discussion on the high-contrast poster art style of Patrick Nagel. Keywords: noagenda.net, [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), patrick nagel, escher, [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Executive Producer Contributions and Knighting Ceremony (1:32:10–1:59:45) The hosts acknowledge significant financial contributions from executive producers, including Scott Jalbert and John Harvey. The segment features the "knighting" of new producers, birthday shout-outs, and a series of classic Al Sharpton "teleprompter flub" clips requested by donors. Keywords: scott jalbert, john harvey, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Deconstructing Joe Biden's Stream of Consciousness Rhetoric (1:59:46–2:05:34) An analysis of a recent Joe Biden speech reveals a disjointed "stream of consciousness" style where he references boxing and Robert E. Lee in Afghanistan. The hosts demonstrate how mainstream media edits these clips to make the President appear cognizant by removing the nonsensical phrases that precede and follow his statements. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [robert e. lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-e-lee.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [media editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-editing.md), [context](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/context.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/21.md) ### 22. FAA Drone Restrictions at the Texas Border (2:05:35–2:09:32) The FAA issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the Del Rio, Texas border area, which Fox News and Senator Ted Cruz characterized as censorship of journalists. An aviation-literate host explains that the restriction was a standard safety procedure to prevent drone collisions over large crowds and did not actually prohibit high-altitude filming or helicopter coverage. Keywords: [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), flight restrictions [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Sean Hannity's "Hostage" Rhetoric and Media Exploitation (2:09:33–2:13:24) Sean Hannity is criticized for using "Day 33" hostage-style branding regarding Americans remaining in Afghanistan, a tactic modeled after the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis coverage on Nightline. The hosts argue that while the situation is dire, Hannity is exploiting the crisis for ratings rather than providing substantive assistance to those on the ground. Keywords: [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [nightline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nightline.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [hostages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hostages.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Expansion of the U.S. Intelligence Community to 18 Agencies (2:13:27–2:14:58) The U.S. Intelligence Community has officially expanded to 18 organizations with the inclusion of the Space Force's intelligence element. Other lesser-known members include the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and the Treasury's Office of Intelligence Analysis, leading to the characterization of the United States as a "spook nation." Keywords: [dni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dni.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [space force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-force.md), [intelligence community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-community.md), [spooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spooks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Justice for January 6th Rally and FBI Presence (2:14:59–2:20:11) A "Justice for January 6th" rally in Washington D.C. saw extremely low attendance after right-wing influencers warned it was an "FBI trap." Images from the event showed groups of men in tactical gear and matching clothing who appeared to be undercover federal agents, while CNN analysts defended the long-term detention of rioters as "due process." Keywords: [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [qanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qanon.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Michael Sussman Indictment and the Durham Probe (2:20:11–2:28:20) Special Counsel John Durham unsealed an indictment against lawyer Michael Sussman for allegedly lying to the FBI about his ties to the Hillary Clinton campaign. The indictment suggests that Sussman and "Tech Executive 1" (speculated to be Mark Zuckerberg) worked to frame Donald Trump using a "red herring" involving a Russian Alfa Bank server. Keywords: [john durham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-durham.md), michael sussman, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), alfa bank [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Kabul Drone Strike Blunder and Military Accountability (2:28:20–2:32:12) General Frank McKenzie admitted that a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, originally claimed to have targeted an ISIS-K suicide bomber, actually killed 10 civilians, including seven children. The "explosives" seen by drone operators were actually water containers being loaded into a white Toyota by an aid worker named Zamari Amadi. Keywords: [kabul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kabul.md), [drone strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strike.md), [frank mckenzie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-mckenzie.md), [isis-k](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis-k.md), [civilian casualties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civilian-casualties.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Bob Woodward's Intelligence Ties and Military Background (2:32:13–2:36:21) Journalist Sheryl Attkisson discusses the questionable accuracy of Bob Woodward's sourcing, noting instances where individuals were quoted without ever speaking to him. Woodward's background as a Navy communications officer with access to nuclear launch codes is highlighted as evidence of his long-standing ties to the intelligence community. Keywords: [bob woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), sheryl attkisson, [naval intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naval-intelligence.md), [mark milley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-milley.md), [nuclear codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-codes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Federal Reserve Officials and Ethical Trading Scandals (2:36:23–2:38:51) Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren and Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan faced scrutiny for trading millions of dollars in individual stocks and REITs while the Federal Reserve was actively buying those same asset classes. Fed Chair Jay Powell also held millions in municipal bonds while the Fed purchased $21 billion in the same sector, raising concerns about systemic corruption. Keywords: [jay powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-powell.md), eric rosengren, robert kaplan, [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Jennifer Sung's Ninth Circuit Confirmation Hearing (2:38:52–2:50:26) Judicial nominee Jennifer Sung faced intense questioning from Senator John Kennedy regarding a letter she signed calling Justice Brett Kavanaugh "morally bankrupt." Sung repeatedly refused to answer whether she still held that personal opinion, characterizing her previous statements as "rhetorical advocacy" while under oath. Keywords: jennifer sung, [john kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kennedy.md), [brett kavanaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-kavanaugh.md), [ninth circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ninth-circuit.md), yale law [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Producer Credits, Birthday Shout-outs, and Knighting (2:50:26–3:01:42) The hosts conclude the producer segment by thanking donors like Toni Dockley and John Nazal. They perform a final knighting ceremony for Scott Jalbert, John Harvey, and Scott Battaglioli, detailing the perks of the "No Agenda Roundtable" and the distribution of official knight rings. Keywords: toni dockley, [knight ring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight-ring.md), [gitmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), producer drive [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1383-spook-nation/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Global No Agenda Meetups and Community Reports (3:01:44–3:08:09) Reports from No Agenda meetups in Sacramento, Atlanta, and Chicago highlight the community's growth and the "judgment-free" nature of the gatherings. Producers discussed topics ranging from California homelessness to Bitcoin, with upcoming events scheduled for Kansas City and North Idaho. 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