# Boost or Baste > European cities descend into chaos over digital health passes while the American media establishment grapples with the fallout of the Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1401 - **Published:** 2021-11-21 - **Length:** 2h 51m - **Topics:** Rotterdam Riots, 2G Mandates, Rittenhouse Verdict, [Digital ID](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), [CBDC](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbdc.md), Tofurky, FUSUS - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste ## About this episode Violent riots erupted in Rotterdam as Dutch police allegedly deployed live ammunition against demonstrators protesting the proposed 2G coronavirus policy. Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb described the unrest as an orgy of violence after water cannons and gunfire left seven people injured during the anti-lockdown chaos. Similar resistance has spread to Guadeloupe and Austria as European citizens reportedly attend infection parties to bypass the expanding Green QR code regime. French Army Captain Alexandre Juvin-Brunet claims the administration of President Emmanuel Macron is utilizing military-grade psychological warfare to pressure the population into vaccine compliance. In Australia, Senator Pauline Hanson has threatened to block all government legislation unless Prime Minister Scott Morrison bans vaccine mandates. Meanwhile, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that high-vaccination regions in Western Europe are seeing significant transmission surges, while English scientists track a new asymptomatic AY.4 Delta sub-lineage. In the United States, President Joe Biden briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris under the 25th Amendment during a medical procedure, as the administration continues to promote electric vehicle infrastructure at General Motors plants. Media figures like Joy Reid and Malcolm Nance reacted to the Kyle Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict by framing the judicial system as a tool for white supremacy, while Matt Taibbi and Glenn Greenwald criticized the press for prioritizing narratives over trial facts. Comedian Amber Ruffin delivered a tearful monologue on the verdict, contrasting with a viral Who's on First gag about the Netflix show You on Laura Ingraham’s program. The show concludes with the knighting of Sir Lead Belly of the Digital Dystopia and a critique of the Tofurky-themed Thanksgiving advice from the St. Louis Federal Reserve. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/transcript.md. ### 1. European Anti-Lockdown Riots, Rotterdam Orgy of Violence (0:00–2:35) Violent riots erupted in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as demonstrators protested against new coronavirus restrictions and the proposed 2G policy. The Mayor of Rotterdam described the events as an "orgy of violence" after police used water cannons and fired on demonstrators, resulting in seven injuries and dozens of arrests. Similar anti-health pass protests and curfews were reported in the French territory of Guadeloupe and across Austria. Keywords: [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [guadeloupe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guadeloupe.md), [austria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austria.md), coronavirus restrictions, 2g policy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Dutch Police Live Ammo Allegations, COVID Kissing Booths (2:36–5:40) Reports from The Hague and Rotterdam indicate that Dutch police allegedly used live ammunition against protesters, with viral images showing severe injuries. In response to strict G2 mandates in Europe, which restrict the unvaccinated from most public spaces, some citizens are reportedly attending "infection parties" or seeking "kissing booths" to contract COVID-19 intentionally to obtain a recovery-based Green QR code. Keywords: [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [christina curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christina-curry.md), live ammunition, green qr code, covid parties [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/2.md) ### 3. French Intelligence Officer, Vaccine Psychological Warfare Claims (5:41–7:12) French Army Captain Alexandre Juvin-Brunet, a former intelligence officer, claims the French government is utilizing military-grade psychological warfare to promote COVID-19 vaccines. Juvin-Brunet argues that because a vaccine mandate is unconstitutional in France, President Emmanuel Macron's administration is using divisive tactics to pressure the population. Keywords: alexandre juvin-brunet, [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md), [ntd news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntd-news.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Ireland Hospital Statistics, Math Formation Psyop (7:13–12:01) A viral report regarding Irish hospitalizations is analyzed as a "math formation" psychological operation designed to confuse the public. While officials claim 93% of the adult population is vaccinated, roughly half of the 600 people currently hospitalized are unvaccinated, contradicting previous claims by President Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci that vaccinated individuals would not face hospitalization. Keywords: [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fauci.md), [biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden.md), hospitalization rates, [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md), [psychological operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-operations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Alex Berenson Report, English Mortality Rates (12:01–13:36) Journalist Alex Berenson highlights data suggesting that vaccinated English adults under the age of 60 are dying at twice the rate of their unvaccinated peers. The data, reportedly sourced from the NHS, raises questions about whether the vaccines are potentially weakening the immune systems of younger populations. Keywords: [alex berenson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-berenson.md), [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [mortality rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rates.md), [immune system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immune-system.md), [england](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/england.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/5.md) ### 6. WHO Director Tedros, Vaccine Transmission Warnings (13:36–15:12) World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that COVID-19 is surging in both low-vaccination areas of Eastern Europe and high-vaccination areas of Western Europe. He emphasized that vaccines do not fully prevent transmission and urged the continued use of masks, social distancing, and improved ventilation. Keywords: [tedros adhanom ghebreyesus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [eastern europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eastern-europe.md), western europe, [transmission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transmission.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Delta Plus Variant, Asymptomatic AY.4 Lineage (15:12–17:47) Scientists in England are tracking a new sub-lineage of the Delta variant known as AY.4, which is described as a "symptomless" version of the virus. Critics argue that labeling a variant as asymptomatic is a tactic to maintain high testing rates and lockdown measures despite a lack of visible illness in the population. Keywords: [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), ay.4, [england](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/england.md), asymptomatic infection, symptomless variant [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Pauline Hanson, Australian Vaccine Mandate Resistance (17:48–23:02) Australian Senator Pauline Hanson has threatened to withhold support for all government legislation unless Prime Minister Scott Morrison backs a bill to ban vaccine mandates and discrimination against the unvaccinated. In response, Morrison signaled a potential shift, stating it is time for the government to step back and restore freedoms to Australians. Keywords: [pauline hanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pauline-hanson.md), [scott morrison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-morrison.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/8.md) ### 9. European QR Code Expansion, Thomas Jendges Hoax (23:02–24:23) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen continues to promote the expansion of the QR code "Corona Pass" system across Sweden, Ireland, and Germany. Meanwhile, reports regarding the suicide of Chemnitz hospital head Thomas Jendges and a supposed anti-dictatorship suicide note are identified as a viral hoax involving a different individual. Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), thomas jendges, chemnitz hospital, [qr codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-codes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Internet Hoaxes, Yellow Badges in UK Schools (24:23–27:10) A report from Summit News claiming a UK school forced mask-exempt children to wear yellow badges is discussed as an example of believable but unverified internet propaganda. The segment compares the current state of conflicting information to a "one dollar bet" between rival propagandists trying to see what the public will believe. Keywords: summit news, [paul joseph watson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-joseph-watson.md), uk schools, yellow badges, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), trading places [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict, International Media Misreporting (27:10–30:36) Following the not-guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, international media outlets in the Netherlands and Brazil incorrectly reported that Rittenhouse had killed Black individuals. Domestic reactions from NBA figures like Steve Kerr and Chris Paul are criticized for ignoring the facts of the self-defense case in favor of a racial narrative. Keywords: [kyle rittenhouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyle-rittenhouse.md), [kenosha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenosha.md), steve kerr, chris paul, [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Malcolm Nance, White Supremacy Iconography Claims (30:37–36:45) MSNBC analyst and former intelligence officer Malcolm Nance claimed the Rittenhouse verdict would embolden white nationalists and domestic terrorists. Nance argued that Rittenhouse has been "steeped in the tea of white supremacy iconography" and warned that the verdict provides a template for weaponizing self-defense in future protests. Keywords: [malcolm nance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-nance.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [proud boys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proud-boys.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md), [kyle rittenhouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyle-rittenhouse.md), [self-defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-defense.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Joy Reid, US Foundational Violence Theory (36:45–39:01) MSNBC host Joy Reid reacted to the Rittenhouse verdict by claiming the American criminal justice system was designed to protect the rights of white men to inflict violence in the name of property. She expressed concern that the precedent would discourage allies from defending Black lives in future civil rights movements. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [derek chauvin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derek-chauvin.md), gaige grosskreutz, [citizenship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizenship.md), [gun laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-laws.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Chicago Protests, Students for a Democratic Society (39:01–42:01) Protests in Chicago and Milwaukee following the Rittenhouse verdict featured chants from the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). Organizers claimed that if the defendant's name had been "Devonte," he would have been sentenced to life in prison, while hosts noted the resurgence of 1960s-era radical groups. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [jesse jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-jackson.md), sds, [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [milwaukee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milwaukee.md), [kenosha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenosha.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Amber Ruffin, Emotional Monologue on Judicial Bias (42:01–47:20) Comedian Amber Ruffin delivered an emotional monologue on her Peacock show, fighting back tears while claiming the judicial system is blatantly stacked against people of color. She asserted that "white people have been getting away with murder since time began" and framed the Rittenhouse case as an attempt to silence marginalized voices. Keywords: amber ruffin, [peacock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peacock.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [judicial system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judicial-system.md), [kyle rittenhouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyle-rittenhouse.md), [trauma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trauma.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Matt Taibbi and Glenn Greenwald, Media Misrepresentation (47:21–49:33) Journalists Matt Taibbi and Glenn Greenwald published essays criticizing the mainstream media's role in misrepresenting the facts of the Rittenhouse trial. They argue that the emotional distress seen in the public is a direct result of news organizations prioritizing political narratives over investigative reporting to demean the Republican Party. Keywords: [matt taibbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-taibbi.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [substack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substack.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narrative.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Virginia Election Analysis, Republican Vote Counting Strategy (49:35–51:55) An analysis of the recent Virginia gubernatorial election suggests Republicans may have strategically delayed reporting vote totals in certain districts. This tactic was reportedly intended to prevent Democrats from knowing exactly how many mail-in ballots would be needed to overcome the lead, a theory stemming from the late-night ballot drops seen in previous elections. Keywords: [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [glenn youngkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-youngkin.md), [kyrsten sinema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyrsten-sinema.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [election strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-strategy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Laura Ingraham, Netflix "You" Comedy Skit (51:56–59:12) A segment on Laura Ingraham’s Fox News show involving a "Who's on First" style gag about the Netflix show *You* sparked a media feud. While Ingraham later claimed the segment was a scripted joke that received 20 million views, critics like CNN's Jim Acosta argued it was a genuine mistake, leading to a discussion on the loss of journalistic trust when gags are not resolved on-air. Keywords: [laura ingraham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-ingraham.md), [jim acosta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-acosta.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [abbott and costello](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abbott-and-costello.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Decentralized Web, Toxicity Moderation Research (59:13–1:02:43) Academic researchers in the UK are studying "toxicity" on the decentralized web, specifically targeting platforms like Mastodon and Pleroma. Using a dataset that includes posts from No Agenda Social, the researchers developed a model called "ModPair" to help independent server owners automate the moderation of content they deem toxic. Keywords: [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [pleroma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pleroma.md), [decentralized web](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decentralized-web.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), modpair, [toxicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxicity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Substack Growth, Medium and Blogger Comparison (1:02:44–1:05:06) The success of Substack is contrasted with the failure of Medium, founded by Evan Williams. While Medium utilized heavy editorial oversight that stifled creators, Substack’s model allows journalists to publish directly to subscribers, though concerns remain about the eventual pressure on payment processors to censor content. Keywords: [substack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substack.md), [medium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medium.md), [ev williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ev-williams.md), [tim berners-lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-berners-lee.md), [blogging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blogging.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Podcast Chart Fraud, The Daily Rankings (1:05:06–1:06:46) Suspicion is raised regarding the global podcast rankings of *The Daily* by the New York Times. The segment suggests that high international rankings may be the result of click fraud or "Mechanical Turk" farms using hundreds of cell phones to rack up downloads, rather than genuine listener interest. Keywords: [the daily](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), podcast charts, [click fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/click-fraud.md), mechanical turk [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Mike Rowe, Predictive Dialer Pound Key Tip (1:06:47–1:10:02) During an appearance on Greg Gutfeld's show, Mike Rowe shared a tip for disrupting telemarketers using predictive dialers. Rowe claimed that pressing the pound key three times quickly can crash the dialer system and knock the caller offline, though the technical validity of this on modern digital systems is questioned. Keywords: [mike rowe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rowe.md), [greg gutfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-gutfeld.md), [better business bureau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/better-business-bureau.md), predictive dialer, [telemarketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemarketing.md), [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Show Logistics, Troll Room and No Agenda Social (1:10:03–1:12:58) The hosts acknowledge the live audience in the "Troll Room" and promote the show's decentralized social media presence on No Agenda Social. They emphasize the importance of the live experience and the role of the community in alerting the hosts to technical issues during the broadcast. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [troll room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [live stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-stream.md), [decentralization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decentralization.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Episode 1400 Artwork, Artist Critique and Selection (1:12:58–1:19:45) The hosts review the artwork submissions for the milestone 1400th episode. They discuss the merits of various pieces by artists like Capitalist Agenda and Roger Roundy, ultimately selecting a vibrant plasma-themed design while critiquing others for being too distracting or having poor image quality. Keywords: [capitalist agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalist-agenda.md), [rick harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-harris.md), [roger roundy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-roundy.md), [no agenda art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art-generator.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), 1400 [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Executive Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony (1:19:45–1:31:42) A series of significant donations are read, including a $1,426 contribution from an anonymous donor who was dubbed "Sir Procrastinator." Other producers share stories of facing termination from NASA contracts and other industries due to vaccine mandates, requesting "jobs karma" as they transition to new careers. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), sir procrastinator [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Associate Executive Producers, Medical Freedom Stories (1:31:43–1:43:05) Producers from the healthcare sector describe the loss of institutional knowledge as experienced nurses and anesthesiologists leave the field due to mandates. A donor from Rotterdam, "Sir Greg of the Northern Island," provides a local perspective on the European "technocratic QR regime" and the ongoing protests in the Netherlands. Keywords: [healthcare workers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-workers.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), institutional knowledge, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Joe Biden Colonoscopy, 25th Amendment Power Transfer (1:43:07–1:48:35) President Joe Biden briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris while undergoing a colonoscopy under anesthesia. While CNN's Sanjay Gupta reported on the President's physical health, the hosts noted the absence of a cognitive assessment like the Montreal Cognitive Assessment previously taken by Donald Trump. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [colonoscopy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonoscopy.md), [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md), [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [cognitive test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-test.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Biden Delaware Logic, Big Business Shell Companies (1:48:35–1:50:55) During a speech, President Biden claimed to understand big business because Delaware has more corporations than "every other nation in the state combined." The hosts interpret this as a reference to Delaware's status as a corporate tax haven and a hub for shell companies, despite Biden's confusing phrasing. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [delaware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delaware.md), big business, [corporations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporations.md), [shell companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shell-companies.md), trickle down [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Build Back Better, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (1:49:12–1:52:44) President Biden visited a General Motors plant to promote the $7.5 billion allocated for electric vehicle charging stations in the new infrastructure law. Critics argue that focusing on EV infrastructure is a poor priority while many Americans are currently struggling with high conventional fuel prices. Keywords: [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [infrastructure bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure-bill.md), [charging stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charging-stations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Lael Brainard, Central Bank Digital Currency (1:52:45–1:57:57) Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard is being considered for a top leadership role, bringing her previous advocacy for a "resilient instant payment system" into focus. Her proposals are viewed as the foundation for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) that would facilitate Universal Basic Income and direct government monitoring of consumer spending. Keywords: lael brainard, [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [central bank digital currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-bank-digital-currency.md), [cares act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cares-act.md), instant payments, [ubi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ubi.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Hillary Clinton on Crypto, The Metaverse and Decentraland (1:58:10–2:02:22) Hillary Clinton warned that cryptocurrencies have the potential to undermine the US dollar's role as a reserve currency. Meanwhile, the rise of the "Metaverse" and platforms like Decentraland are discussed as a digital reality where people spend thousands on virtual real estate and NFTs, fulfilling Klaus Schwab's "own nothing and be happy" prophecy. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [metaverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metaverse.md), decentraland, [nfts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nfts.md), [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [klaus schwab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klaus-schwab.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon, Tofurky and Faux Fish (2:02:23–2:06:44) President Biden joked that "turkey is infrastructure" during the annual turkey pardon, while the St. Louis Federal Reserve published a chart suggesting consumers switch to Tofurky to save money. The segment also covers the emergence of "faux fish" made from tomatoes and algae as part of a broader trend toward synthetic food. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), st. louis fed, tofurky, faux fish, fake sushi, [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Build Back Better, Payments to Illegal Immigrants (2:06:44–2:08:33) Senator Tom Cotton questioned DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding reports that the Build Back Better plan would allow illegal immigrants to claim the child tax credit without a Social Security number. The policy could potentially result in $2.3 billion in taxpayer-funded payments to families who entered the country illegally. 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Keywords: [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [alexander lukashenko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexander-lukashenko.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [minsk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minsk.md), [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/34.md) ### 35. EU-Poland Legal Dispute, Rule of Law Fines (2:14:17–2:17:33) The European Court of Justice has imposed a record fine of one million euros per day on Poland for refusing to disband its Supreme Court disciplinary chamber. The conflict highlights the growing tension between Warsaw and Brussels over national sovereignty and the "rule of law," fueling rumors of a potential "Polexit." 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Keywords: [mobile id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-id.md), get group, iso compliant, digital driver's license, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [real id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/37.md) ### 38. FUSUS Surveillance, Smart City Camera Integration (2:25:40–2:28:23) A new high-tech surveillance system called FUSUS is being implemented in cities like Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The system integrates private business and school camera feeds into a centralized police network, allowing law enforcement real-time access to thousands of cameras, raising significant privacy and civil liberty concerns. Keywords: fusus, rocky mount, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [smart cities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-cities.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/38.md) ### 39. San Francisco Looting, Union Square Mob Robberies (2:28:24–2:30:51) A massive organized looting event occurred in San Francisco's Union Square, where a crew of approximately 100 people targeted high-end retailers including Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and Yves Saint Laurent. Police Chief Bill Scott reported eight arrests but noted the suspects' plan was to overwhelm the police force during the four-hour crime spree. 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