# Get Boris!

> A wave of leaked scandals threatens the UK government while American courts rein in federal mandates and cargo looters target Los Angeles rail lines.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1417
- **Published:** 2022-01-16
- **Length:** 3h 12m
- **Topics:** Partygate, OSHA ruling, Ukraine tensions, Rail looting, Tonga volcano, Handshake DNS, [Great Reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-reset.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris

## About this episode

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a mounting leadership crisis as former advisor Dominic Cummings allegedly spearheads Operation Get Boris to leak details of lockdown-defying parties at 10 Downing Street. The scandal intensifies as the U.S. Supreme Court blocks the Biden administration's OSHA vaccine mandate for large private employers while Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland warns of Russian false flag operations in Ukraine. These geopolitical shifts coincide with a massive underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga, occurring just days after the nation announced plans to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.

In North America, the Public Health Agency of Canada admits to tracking de-identified cell phone data for millions of citizens to monitor pandemic movement patterns without explicit consent. Simultaneously, the Federal Reserve nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin signals a potential regulatory crackdown on the oil and gas sectors through ESG standards. In Los Angeles, Union Pacific reports a 160% surge in rail theft as thousands of looted packages litter tracks in the wake of District Attorney George Gascón’s controversial bail policies. Meanwhile, an investigation in San Mateo County reveals $10 million in PPE left to rot in the rain despite ongoing claims of medical supply shortages.

Dr. Steve James challenges UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid over mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff, sparking a heated media debate on natural immunity. In Massachusetts, schools in Norton deploy COVID-detecting K-9 units named Huntah and Duke to sniff out the virus in classrooms. The episode also features a technical breakdown of the Handshake decentralized naming protocol and a report from the meat processing industry on the logistical failures of plant-based protein production.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/transcript.md.

### 1. Adam Curry, John C. Dvorak, Hotel Studio Setup in Dallas (0:00–8:40)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1417 of the No Agenda Show, broadcasting from Dallas, Texas, in FEMA Region 6. Curry describes the technical challenges of setting up a mobile hotel studio using a Motu audio interface and minimal cabling. The hosts discuss the lack of furniture in modern "W Hotel" style accommodations and observe the demographic diversity of Dallas compared to Austin.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [motu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motu.md), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), hotel studio, road show

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Colleyville Synagogue Hostage Crisis, Malik Faisal Akram (8:41–11:27)

A hostage situation developed at the Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, during a live-streamed Sabbath service. The suspect, later identified as Malik Faisal Akram, demanded the release of Afia Siddiqui, a convicted terrorist currently held in a federal prison in Texas. Media reports from ABC and NPR are compared regarding the level of detail provided about the suspect's motives and the FBI's response.

Keywords: colleyville, beth israel, afia siddiqui, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [hostage situation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hostage-situation.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [synagogue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/synagogue.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Hamas Claims Capture of Israeli Military Dolphin (11:28–13:27)

The Palestinian group Hamas released a video claiming to have captured an Israeli military dolphin equipped with a spear-gun device intended for assassinations. The hosts analyze this as a recurring propaganda trope, noting historical reports of marine mammals being used for naval defense or explosives delivery. The story is characterized as a non-event used to influence public perception of Israeli military tactics.

Keywords: [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [gaza strip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza-strip.md), military dolphin, [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Ronald McDonald House Canada, Vaccine Mandate Evictions (13:27–16:05)

A Ronald McDonald House in Canada faced public backlash after moving to evict a family whose four-year-old son was being treated for leukemia because the family was unvaccinated. The discussion clarifies that individual Ronald McDonald House chapters operate as independent entities responsible for their own local fundraising. There is concern that the actions of the Canadian chapter will negatively impact donations to other locations in the United States.

Keywords: [ronald mcdonald house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-mcdonald-house.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [leukemia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leukemia.md), [eviction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eviction.md), [pediatric health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatric-health.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Public Health Agency of Canada, Cell Phone Data Tracking (16:05–19:44)

The Public Health Agency of Canada admitted to purchasing de-identified cell phone location data to monitor population movements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Privacy experts and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Daniel Therrien, debated the ethics of using personal information for "legitimate business interests" without explicit consent. The hosts critique the concept of "democratically appointed institutions" overseeing such surveillance.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [cell phone tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phone-tracking.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), theresa tam, public health agency, [data collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Sarah Bloom Raskin, Federal Reserve Board Nomination (19:46–24:22)

President Joe Biden nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin as the head of bank supervision for the Federal Reserve, a move seen by the banking industry as a return to adversarial regulation. Critics argue Raskin will use her position to push Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing standards, potentially limiting lending to the oil and gas sectors. The segment explores how regulatory appointments serve as a mechanism for implementing progressive economic policy.

Keywords: [sarah bloom raskin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-bloom-raskin.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), esg investing, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [banking regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-regulation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Victoria Nuland, Ukraine False Flag Allegations (24:23–31:00)

Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland alleged that Russia has prepared internal sabotage and false flag operations as a pretext for invading Ukraine. The hosts discuss the irony of the U.S. government using "false flag" terminology, which is often dismissed as a conspiracy theory in other contexts. They analyze the rhetoric as a "playbook" designed to justify future U.S. intervention or sanctions.

Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Russian Color Revolution, Build Back Better Rhetoric (31:03–37:07)

Victoria Nuland suggested during a Sky News interview that the Russian people should be focused on "building back better" and managing COVID-19 rather than military expansion. The hosts interpret this language as an attempt to spark a color revolution within Russia by appealing directly to the citizenry against Vladimir Putin. They argue that applying Western political slogans like "Build Back Better" to Russia is a naive diplomatic strategy.

Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [color revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/color-revolution.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/8.md)

### 9. NPR Report, Russia-US Diplomatic Impasse (37:07–45:12)

NPR's Charles Maynes reports from Moscow on the failure of diplomatic talks between the U.S., NATO, and Russia regarding troop buildups on the Ukrainian border. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov demanded "ironclad, waterproof" legal guarantees against further NATO encroachment. The segment notes that while the U.S. blames Russia for escalating tensions, Russia views NATO's eastward expansion as a violation of historical verbal agreements.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), sergei ryabkov, [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Ukraine Cyber Attack, REvil Hacking Group Arrests (45:13–49:10)

A wide-ranging cyber attack targeted Ukrainian government websites, which Western officials characterized as a precursor to a physical invasion. Simultaneously, Russia's FSB arrested members of the REvil ransomware group at the request of the United States. The hosts question why the cooperation on hacking arrests received less media coverage than the narrative of imminent Russian aggression.

Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [revil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revil.md), [ransomware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ransomware.md), [fsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fsb.md), jim sciutto

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Mark Rutte, Klaus Schwab Great Reset Letter (49:13–52:01)

A video went viral showing a member of the Dutch Forum for Democracy confronting Prime Minister Mark Rutte about a letter he sent to Klaus Schwab. In the letter, Rutte thanked Schwab for his book on the "Great Reset," despite previously denying having read it in parliament. The hosts discuss this as evidence of globalist influence on national leaders.

Keywords: [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [klaus schwab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klaus-schwab.md), [great reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-reset.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [forum for democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forum-for-democracy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Boris Johnson, "Partygate" and Dominic Cummings (52:01–59:16)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces calls for resignation following revelations of social gatherings at 10 Downing Street that violated COVID-19 lockdown rules. The leaks are attributed to former advisor Dominic Cummings as part of a perceived "Operation Get Boris." The discussion touches on the internal power struggle between Cummings and Johnson's wife, Carrie Johnson.

Keywords: [boris johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [dominic cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominic-cummings.md), partygate, [downing street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/downing-street.md), [uk politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-politics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Dr. John Campbell, Omicron Variant Data (59:16–1:01:57)

Dr. John Campbell analyzes data from the Robert Koch Institute showing that the Omicron variant is displacing the Delta variant while causing fewer hospitalizations and deaths. Campbell suggests that Omicron may be providing natural immunity against more severe strains of the virus. The hosts argue that this positive data is being ignored by authorities in favor of continued vaccine promotion.

Keywords: dr. john campbell, [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Pfizer Pediatric Vaccine Ads, CBS Hospital Reports (1:01:57–1:07:16)

Pfizer released promotional material featuring children as "superheroes" for participating in COVID-19 vaccine trials. CBS News reported on a surge in pediatric hospitalizations, though the report admitted many children were admitted for other reasons and tested positive incidentally. The hosts compare the media's focus on "babies in the ICU" to the 1990 incubator propaganda used during the Gulf War.

Keywords: [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [pediatric covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatric-covid.md), [vaccine trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-trials.md), [texas children's hospital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-children-s-hospital.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Supreme Court Ruling, OSHA Vaccine Mandate (1:07:17–1:10:45)

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration's OSHA mandate requiring vaccines or testing for companies with over 100 employees. However, the court allowed a separate mandate for healthcare workers at federally funded facilities to proceed. The hosts discuss the 6-3 conservative majority's reasoning that OSHA exceeded its regulatory authority.

Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [osha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osha.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [john roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-roberts.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Dr. Steve James, NHS Mandatory Vaccination Debate (1:10:45–1:16:50)

Dr. Steve James, a consultant anesthetist in London, confronted Health Secretary Sajid Javid over the policy of mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff. James argued that his natural immunity from a prior infection should be recognized. Subsequent media appearances on "Good Morning Britain" showed hosts badgering James, which the hosts characterize as a "show trial" intended to discredit dissenters.

Keywords: dr. steve james, [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [sajid javid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sajid-javid.md), [mandatory vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandatory-vaccination.md), uk health

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Massachusetts Schools, COVID-19 Detection Dogs (1:16:51–1:20:56)

Schools in Norton, Massachusetts, have deployed K-9 units trained to detect the scent of COVID-19 in classrooms and libraries. The dogs, named Huntah and Duke, signal the presence of the virus by sitting next to bookshelves or desks. The hosts criticize the practice as traumatizing for children and a form of security theater.

Keywords: [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), covid dogs, norton elementary, k-9 patrol, [school safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-safety.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Netherlands Lockdown Protests, Hospitality Sector (1:20:56–1:22:27)

Dutch business owners in the hospitality sector opened their doors in protest of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions that kept bars and restaurants closed while retail shops were allowed to reopen. Despite record-high infection rates, hospitalizations in the Netherlands have decreased. The hosts question the logic of targeting restaurants when few "super-spreader" events have been definitively linked to them.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), hospitality protest, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/18.md)

### 19. The View, Sunny Hostin on Supreme Court (1:22:27–1:26:17)

Sunny Hostin of "The View" criticized the Supreme Court's decision to block the vaccine mandate, attributing it to Republican "hypocrisy" regarding judicial appointments. Hostin claimed that Americans are losing the "freedom to vote" and the "freedom to read Toni Morrison." The hosts mock the commentary as nonsensical and partisan.

Keywords: [sunny hostin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunny-hostin.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [voting rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-rights.md), toni morrison

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Herman Cain Awards, Mocking Unvaccinated Deaths (1:26:18–1:28:09)

The "Herman Cain Awards" subreddit and websites like SorryAntiVaxxer.com have gained notoriety for mocking individuals who spoke against mandates and later died of COVID-19. The death of Orange County Republican Kelly Ernby sparked a debate in the Los Angeles Times about whether such mockery is "ghoulish" or a "necessary" tool for public health messaging.

Keywords: herman cain awards, kelly ernby, [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [internet culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-culture.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Spotify Misinformation Letter, Joe Rogan Controversy (1:28:09–1:31:46)

A group of 270 healthcare professionals and "science communicators" signed an open letter calling on Spotify to establish a misinformation policy. The letter specifically cited Joe Rogan's interview with Dr. Robert Malone as a "mass misinformation event." The hosts compare the outsized media attention given to this small group versus larger groups of scientists who have challenged climate change narratives.

Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [robert malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-malone.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md), [open letter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-letter.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/21.md)

### 22. VAERS Database, Fauci and Walensky Senate Testimony (1:31:47–1:35:56)

During a Senate hearing, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and Dr. Anthony Fauci were questioned about the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) data showing thousands of deaths following COVID-19 vaccination. Fauci argued that the data is often misinterpreted, citing the example of someone being hit by a car after vaccination being included in the database. The hosts dispute this characterization of how VAERS is adjudicated.

Keywords: [vaers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaers.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [rochelle walensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rochelle-walensky.md), [senate hearing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-hearing.md), [vaccine safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-safety.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/22.md)

### 23. 2007 CBC Report, Flu Death Modeling (1:35:56–1:39:12)

A 2007 investigative report by CBC's Kelly Crowe revealed that official flu death statistics in Canada are based on mathematical models rather than actual body counts. The report found that deaths from heart and lung disease are often categorized as "possible flu deaths" to encourage vaccine uptake. The hosts use this to illustrate long-standing issues with the veracity of public health data.

Keywords: [cbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbc.md), kelly crowe, [flu deaths](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-deaths.md), mathematical modeling, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/23.md)

### 24. DC Pretrial Services, Religious Exemption Tracking (1:39:13–1:41:42)

The Federal Register published a notice from the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia regarding the creation of a "System of Records" for employee religious exception requests. This system will maintain personal religious information for those seeking exemptions from vaccine mandates. The hosts describe this as a "communist" style of keeping tabs on citizens' beliefs.

Keywords: [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md), [privacy act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-act.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [data collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/24.md)

### 25. No Agenda Value-for-Value, Episode 1416 Artwork (1:41:43–1:50:29)

The hosts discuss the "Value-for-Value" model and review the artwork for the previous episode, "Endemicity," created by Rick Harris. The art features a character wearing a bird-like N95 mask, which the hosts compare to plague doctor imagery and modern wedding attire. They also mention the No Agenda Art Generator and the importance of using modern podcast apps to avoid platform censorship.

Keywords: [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [rick harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-harris.md), n95 mask, [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Executive Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony (1:50:29–2:08:24)

The hosts acknowledge high-tier donations from producers including Dame Zephyr, Sir Stephen Baron, and Sir Franco. A note from Adam Nauss in Ontario describes a hospital requiring his wife to wear a yellow sticker because she was unvaccinated, which she refused on the grounds of her Jewish heritage. Another report mentions Canadian child protection agencies closing foster homes run by unvaccinated parents.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), foster homes

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Los Angeles Train Looting, Cargo Theft Surge (2:08:26–2:12:45)

International media outlets, including Australia's 7 News, reported on widespread looting of Union Pacific cargo trains in downtown Los Angeles. Thousands of discarded packages from Amazon, UPS, and FedEx litter the tracks as thieves target stopped or delayed trains. Union Pacific reported a 160% increase in rail theft in LA County over the past year.

Keywords: [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [union pacific](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union-pacific.md), train looting, cargo theft, [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/27.md)

### 28. George Gascón, Los Angeles Crime Policies (2:12:45–2:16:02)

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón faces intense criticism from crime victims and law enforcement for his "soft on crime" policies, including the elimination of cash bail for many offenses. Statistics show significant increases in homicides, grand theft auto, and aggravated assaults in the county. The hosts link these policies to the brazen nature of the recent train robberies.

Keywords: george gascon, [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [district attorney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/district-attorney.md), soft on crime, [recall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recall.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/28.md)

### 29. San Mateo County, Wasted PPE Investigation (2:16:03–2:20:59)

An investigation by KGO-TV's Dan Noyes uncovered $10 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) rotting in the rain at the San Mateo County Event Center. The county had moved the supplies outside to make room for events and failed to protect them from storms. Thousands of boxes of masks and gowns were eventually sent to a dump despite ongoing claims of PPE shortages.

Keywords: san mateo county, [ppe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppe.md), kgo-tv, dan noyes, [government waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-waste.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Web3 and Handshake Domains, Alternative DNS Scams (2:21:01–2:28:33)

The hosts discuss "Handshake," a decentralized naming protocol that uses a blockchain to manage top-level domains. Adam Curry describes receiving emails offering "gifted" domains like .curry or .noagenda, which he identifies as a potential pump-and-dump scheme for the HNS altcoin. They compare it to failed alternative DNS projects from the past and question the involvement of venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz.

Keywords: [web3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/web3.md), [handshake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handshake.md), namebase, [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), altcoins

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Tonga Volcano Eruption, Bitcoin Legal Tender (2:28:33–2:30:29)

Just days before a massive underwater volcanic eruption, the nation of Tonga announced plans to make Bitcoin legal tender and use volcanic energy for mining. The hosts note the "fun coincidence" of the timing and speculate on whether geothermal exploration could have played a role in the seismic event.

Keywords: tonga, [volcano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volcano.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [legal tender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-tender.md), [el salvador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-salvador.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/31.md)

### 32. The Great Resignation, Burnout and Menial Work (2:30:32–2:40:58)

NPR featured author Jonathan Malesic discussing his book "The End of Burnout," where he argues that menial jobs like parking lot attendance can be more fulfilling than high-status academic roles. The hosts analyze this as counter-programming to the "Great Resignation" narrative, suggesting that the media is now encouraging people to accept lower-wage work for "spiritual" rewards.

Keywords: [great resignation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-resignation.md), [burnout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burnout.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), jonathan malesic, work culture

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Michael Keaton, Return to Batman Role (2:40:59–2:42:22)

Actor Michael Keaton discussed his return to the role of Batman in an interview with Variety. Keaton noted that he originally left the franchise because he found the work boring, but is now intrigued by how the superhero genre and society have changed over thirty years. The hosts view this as part of a broader cultural trend of "going back" to previous eras.

Keywords: [michael keaton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-keaton.md), [batman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/batman.md), [variety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/variety.md), superhero movies, [career](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Trucking Age Limits, FedEx Anti-Missile Lasers (2:42:23–2:45:16)

The federal government is launching a pilot program to lower the interstate trucking age from 21 to 18 to address supply chain backlogs. Meanwhile, FedEx has requested FAA permission to equip cargo planes with anti-missile laser systems for flights over contested regions. The hosts discuss these developments as signs of increasing desperation and danger in global logistics.

Keywords: [trucking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucking.md), [fedex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fedex.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), anti-missile lasers, [supply chain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-chain.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Associate Executive Producers, De-douching Ceremony (2:45:21–2:54:53)

The hosts read donations from Associate Executive Producers, including Thomas Gould, Michael Gaston, and Sebastian Koiman. Several producers, including Chris Areskog and Henry Coccazzoli, receive "de-douching" ceremonies to clear their names. The segment includes a discussion of the difficulty of pronouncing Dutch and Eastern European surnames.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [charlotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlotte.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Meat Processing Industry, Plant-Based Protein Failure (2:54:53–2:58:45)

A producer working for a major meat processor provides an insider perspective on the failure of plant-based protein products. The note explains that producing soy-based meat is labor-intensive, requires expensive additives like coconut oil and spices, and introduces new allergens to facilities. Despite initial curiosity, consumer demand has dropped, leading many processors to abandon the category due to lack of profitability.

Keywords: [plant-based meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based-meat.md), [soy protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-protein.md), [impossible burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-burger.md), [meat industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-industry.md), [food processing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-processing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Knighting Ceremony, No Agenda Meetups (2:58:48–3:04:26)

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Mun of the Greener Pastures and Sir Smitty the Burning River Coastie. They also review reports from recent No Agenda meetups in Menominee, Wisconsin, and Virginia. Upcoming meetups are announced for Maryland, Pennsylvania, Colorado, North Carolina, and Brisbane, Australia.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Boost Oxygen, Pig Heart Transplant, Outro (3:04:28–3:12:07)

Adam Curry experiments with "Boost Oxygen," a canned oxygen product found in his hotel gift bag. The hosts discuss the first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig heart into a human patient at the University of Maryland. The show concludes with a reminder of the next broadcast on Thursday and a closing montage of "fast-moving science" clips.

Keywords: boost oxygen, pig heart transplant, [university of maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-maryland.md), b.j. lederman, [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/38.md)

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