# Dry Holes > A deep dive into the geopolitical fallout of the Ukraine conflict, from the reality of U.S.-funded biolabs to the strategic push for a green energy transition. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1432 - **Published:** 2022-03-11 - **Length:** 3h 33m - **Topics:** Ukraine Biolabs, [Budapest Memorandum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-memorandum.md), ESG Compliance, WEF Global Shapers, Demand Destruction, CBDC Order, CRISPR Cattle - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes ## About this episode Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faces scrutiny following his Munich Security Conference remarks regarding the potential revocation of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. This move, interpreted as a threat to re-acquire nuclear capabilities, is analyzed alongside the confirmation of U.S.-funded biological research facilities in Ukraine by Under Secretary Victoria Nuland. Discrepancies in media coverage of the Mariupol hospital bombing further complicate the narrative as Western leaders weigh the risks of a no-fly zone. Retired Colonel Douglas MacGregor and former intelligence officer Scott Ritter provide a counter-narrative to the mainstream hero arc, arguing that Ukrainian airbase infrastructure is too degraded to support the proposed transfer of Polish MiG-29 jets. Meanwhile, the Biden administration pivots to negotiations with Venezuela and Iran to offset the Russian oil ban, a move Jen Psaki frames as a necessary step toward a green energy transition. In the House, a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill allocates $13.6 billion for Ukraine aid while significantly expanding IRS enforcement power through a $120 billion funding boost. Clare Daly of the European Parliament delivers a scathing rebuke of global hypocrisy regarding the disparate treatment of Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. The amateur radio community on QRZ.com sparks controversy by de-platforming Russian ham operators, while Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak examine the World Economic Forum's influence on cabinet members like Pete Buttigieg and Jacinda Ardern. The episode concludes with a look at CRISPR gene-edited cattle and the looming threat of climate lockdowns. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/transcript.md. ### 1. Ukraine Maternity Hospital Bombing, Media Coverage Discrepancies (0:00–11:52) Media reports regarding a Russian air strike on a children's and maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, are scrutinized for potential staging or exaggeration. Discrepancies in location reporting are noted, specifically NBC's Lester Holt broadcasting from Lviv while reporting on events in the east. The discussion questions the authenticity of viral images featuring injured pregnant women and compares the media narrative to "White Helmet" style propaganda. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [mariupol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mariupol.md), [lester holt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lester-holt.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), maternity hospital, [richard engel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-engel.md), [lviv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lviv.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/1.md) ### 2. NATO Expansion History, 1990 Verbal Agreements to 2014 Maidan Coup (11:52–18:18) A historical timeline of NATO-Russia relations begins with the 1990 verbal promise by James Baker III to Mikhail Gorbachev that NATO would not move "one inch to the east." The timeline tracks the inclusion of ten former communist states into NATO by 2007 and the 2014 Maidan coup in Ukraine. The role of U.S. officials like Victoria Nuland and John McCain in supporting the overthrow of President Yanukovych is highlighted as a primary driver of current tensions. Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [mikhail gorbachev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mikhail-gorbachev.md), james baker iii, [yanukovych](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yanukovych.md), maidan coup, [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Zelensky Nuclear Threats, 1994 Budapest Memorandum Revocation (18:21–20:51) Ukrainian President Zelensky's statements at the 2022 Munich Security Conference regarding the potential revocation of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum are analyzed. This move is interpreted as a threat to re-acquire or deploy nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory. The discussion suggests these threats, along with concerns over a "dirty bomb" at Chernobyl, served as immediate catalysts for the Russian military intervention. Keywords: [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [budapest memorandum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-memorandum.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [munich security conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/munich-security-conference.md), [chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Ukraine Biolabs, Victoria Nuland Senate Testimony (20:52–28:43) The existence of U.S.-funded biological research facilities in Ukraine is confirmed following Victoria Nuland's testimony to Senator Marco Rubio. While the State Department characterizes these as diagnostic labs, concerns are raised about the Pentagon's involvement and the potential for "false flag" chemical or biological incidents. The discussion notes the deletion of lab documents from the U.S. Embassy website and the shifting definitions of "biological weapons" in official rhetoric. Keywords: biolabs, [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [pathogens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pathogens.md), [biological weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biological-weapons.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Zelensky Media Persona, Michael Avenatti Comparison (28:44–32:33) President Zelensky's media appearances are compared to the rise and fall of Michael Avenatti, with claims that his behavior in videos suggests stimulant use. The discussion critiques his demands for free fighter jets from the West, characterizing the Polish offer of MiG-29s as a "scam" intended to trick the U.S. into providing newer American aircraft as replacements. Keywords: [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [michael avenatti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-avenatti.md), [media narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narrative.md), drug use allegations, [fighter jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fighter-jets.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/5.md) ### 6. NATO Fighter Jet Transfer Debate, Scott Ritter Analysis (32:35–43:03) The logistical impossibility of transferring Soviet-era fighter jets from Poland to Ukraine via the U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Germany is examined. Former intelligence officer Scott Ritter explains that Ukrainian airbase infrastructure has been largely destroyed, making the introduction of a new air force a rhetorical "theater" rather than a viable military strategy. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's questioning of Victoria Nuland on the matter is highlighted as political grandstanding. Keywords: [mig-29](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mig-29.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [scott ritter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-ritter.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), ramstein air base, [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Colonel Douglas MacGregor, Fox News Narrative Dissent (43:04–46:11) Retired Colonel Douglas MacGregor appears on Fox Business to provide a counter-narrative to the mainstream view of the Ukraine conflict. MacGregor argues that the Russian military was initially "too gentle" and that Zelensky is a puppet putting his population at risk by refusing to accept a neutral status for Ukraine. The segment notes the visible discomfort of Fox hosts when MacGregor challenges the "hero" narrative surrounding Zelensky. Keywords: [douglas macgregor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/douglas-macgregor.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neutrality.md), [russian military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-military.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Bill O'Reilly Dissent, Douglas MacGregor Character Assassination (46:11–1:03:32) Bill O'Reilly's recent commentary is criticized for mirroring the talking points of "The Young Turks" in attacking Colonel Douglas MacGregor. O'Reilly characterizes MacGregor's comparisons between the Ukraine crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis as "pro-Putin propaganda." The discussion highlights O'Reilly's diminished media presence on platforms like Pluto TV and YouTube following his departure from Fox News. Keywords: [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [douglas macgregor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/douglas-macgregor.md), [the young turks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-young-turks.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), cuba missile crisis [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Malcolm Nance, Kiev Urban Combat Strategy (1:03:32–1:05:21) MSNBC analyst Malcolm Nance provides an assessment of why Russia has not yet "rubble-ized" Kiev. Nance explains that creating Stalingrad-style rubble provides a defensive multiplier for snipers and insurgents, which the Russian military likely wants to avoid to maintain clean supply lines. The status of the 40-mile Russian convoy near the capital remains a point of psychological warfare. Keywords: [malcolm nance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-nance.md), [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [urban warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-warfare.md), [stalingrad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stalingrad.md), russian convoy, [kharkiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kharkiv.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/9.md) ### 10. QRZ.com Russian Ham Radio De-platforming (1:05:22–1:06:54) The amateur radio community website QRZ.com faced backlash after temporarily removing all Russian call signs from its database. This move is criticized as a violation of the apolitical spirit of ham radio, which is intended to facilitate global communication regardless of government conflicts. The action is dismissed as a "virtue signal" that undermines the hobby's core purpose. Keywords: qrz.com, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [de-platforming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-platforming.md), [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Sunny Isles Beach Real Estate, Russian Sanctions in Florida (1:06:57–1:09:03) Media reports from "Little Moscow" in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, investigate the impact of U.S. sanctions on wealthy Russian residents. Local realtors report that instead of a sell-off, some Russians are attempting to move assets into real estate to avoid seizures of luxury goods like yachts. The discussion criticizes the media for harassing Russian-Americans who are in the country legally. Keywords: sunny isles beach, [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [russian oligarchs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-oligarchs.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Clare Daly, European Parliament Speech on Global Hypocrisy (1:09:04–1:11:30) Irish Member of the European Parliament Clare Daly delivered a speech condemning the hypocrisy of the international response to Ukraine compared to the crisis in Afghanistan. Daly highlights that five million Afghan children face famine without the "wall-to-wall" coverage or emergency plenaries granted to Ukraine. She questions if the difference in response is due to the race or European status of the victims. Keywords: [clare daly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clare-daly.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [humanitarian crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanitarian-crisis.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Lindsey Graham Assassination Comments, Pelosi Hand Gestures (1:11:30–1:18:25) Senator Lindsey Graham's public call for the assassination of Vladimir Putin is discussed as a dangerous breach of international norms and U.S. executive orders. Speculation from the "X22 Report" and social media analysts suggests that Nancy Pelosi's hand gestures during the State of the Union were coded sign language for "wet works" or assassination. The hosts characterize these political leaders as reckless and driven by hubris. Keywords: [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), wet works, [sign language](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-language.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Global Energy Gambit, Russian Oil Ban Impacts (1:18:26–1:24:53) The U.S. ban on Russian oil imports is framed as a "lever" to force a global transition to green energy by making fossil fuels prohibitively expensive. Models suggest that oil prices exceeding $225 a barrel could lead to unpredictable economic events and government intervention. The Biden administration's pivot to negotiating with previously shunned regimes in Venezuela and Iran to replace Russian supply is noted as a significant policy shift. Keywords: [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [russian oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-oil.md), [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [energy independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-independence.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [strategic petroleum reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strategic-petroleum-reserve.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Venezuela Oil Negotiations, CITGO 6 Release (1:24:54–1:34:55) The release of two Americans, including a member of the "CITGO 6," from Venezuelan custody follows secret high-level meetings between the Biden administration and the Maduro government. While Under Secretary Victoria Nuland claims the mission was purely humanitarian, critics argue it is a precursor to lifting oil sanctions. Technical distinctions between Russian "Urals" blend and Venezuelan heavy crude are discussed regarding refinery compatibility. Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), citgo 6, heavy crude, [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [ron johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-johnson.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/15.md) ### 16. JCPOA Negotiations, Iran Proximity Talks (1:34:56–1:37:07) Senator Ron Johnson questions Victoria Nuland regarding the "charade" of the Iran nuclear deal negotiations, noting that Iran refuses to meet face-to-face with U.S. representatives. Nuland defends the "proximity talks" involving European partners. The discussion suggests the administration is desperate to finalize the deal to bring Iranian oil back to the global market despite bad-faith concerns. Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [jcpoa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jcpoa.md), [nuclear deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-deal.md), [ron johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-johnson.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Jen Psaki, Green Energy Transition Narrative (1:37:07–1:39:35) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki attributes rising gas prices solely to "Putin's price hike" while promoting electric vehicles as the long-term solution. She emphasizes that the only way to achieve true energy independence is to move away from fossil fuels entirely. The discussion frames this as a deliberate strategy to use the current crisis to accelerate the Green New Deal agenda. Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/17.md) ### 18. No Agenda Show Production, Art and Social Media (1:39:36–1:45:10) The hosts interact with the "troll room" and promote the decentralized social media platform No Agenda Social, built on Mastodon. They review the episode artwork "Red Austin" by Nessworks, featuring George Soros, and discuss the "Value for Value" model. Listeners are encouraged to use modern podcasting apps that support the "chapters" feature and avoid de-platforming. Keywords: [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [nessworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nessworks.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Executive Producer Donations, Knighthoods and Karma (1:45:12–2:08:45) A lengthy segment dedicated to "Value for Value" supporters includes the knighting of several producers, including Sir Macanudo de la Paz, Sir Waltz of Tempe, and Dame Of The Amazeballs. Andrew Marcus, director of "Hating Breitbart," announces the film's 10th-anniversary re-release. Personal stories of "F Cancer" and "Jobs" karma are shared, alongside announcements for upcoming No Agenda meetups in Florida, Michigan, and the Netherlands. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [breitbart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breitbart.md), [f cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-cancer.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/19.md) ### 20. EPA Clean Truck Proposal, Mayor Pete's EV Push (2:08:46–2:16:59) EPA Administrator Michael Regan announces new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, framing the move as a matter of "environmental justice" for communities of color living near freight routes. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg promotes a $5 billion investment in EV charging networks. The hosts mock the technical explanations regarding "soot" and "nitrogen oxides," characterizing the officials as career bureaucrats pushing an unaffordable agenda. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [michael regan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-regan.md), [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), nitrogen oxides, [soot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soot.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/20.md) ### 21. ESG Compliance, Demand Destruction and Dry Holes (2:17:00–2:25:30) The concept of "demand destruction" is introduced as a tool for Wall Street and the military-industrial complex to force ESG compliance. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki sparred with Peter Doocy over the 9,000 unused drilling permits, which the hosts claim are largely "dry holes." The administration continues to reject the Keystone XL pipeline, asserting it would not impact current supply imbalances. Keywords: [esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [keystone xl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keystone-xl.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [peter doocy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-doocy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Omnibus Spending Bill, IRS Funding and Ukraine Aid (2:25:30–2:29:32) The House of Representatives passed a 2,700-page, $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill with less than 24 hours of review. Congressman Troy Nehls criticizes the bill for cutting border security funding while allocating hundreds of millions to the Green New Deal and $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine. A significant $120 billion allocation for the IRS is highlighted as a major expansion of government enforcement power. Keywords: [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), troy nehls, [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [ukraine aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine-aid.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Central Bank Digital Currency, Crypto Executive Order (2:29:33–2:35:51) President Biden signed an executive order outlining a national policy for digital assets, with a primary focus on developing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Brian Deese, a former BlackRock executive now in the administration, discusses the need for a "21st-century government structure" to manage digital risks. The move is viewed as a step toward a Chinese-style social credit system linked to carbon usage and financial surveillance. Keywords: [cbdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbdc.md), [digital dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-dollar.md), [brian deese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-deese.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [bitcoin mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin-mining.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [financial surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-surveillance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/23.md) ### 24. SWIFT Disconnect, China's Economic Integration (2:35:52–2:39:03) The disconnection of Russian banks from the SWIFT system is analyzed as a test case for global financial control. A "former New York banker" suggests that this move will ultimately force China further into the Western-led financial system rather than driving them away, as the power of the network effect (compared to Apple's ecosystem) makes an outsider position untenable for major economies. Keywords: [swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swift.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md), [digital dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-dollar.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/24.md) ### 25. CRISPR Cattle, FDA Meat Approval (2:39:03–2:40:36) The FDA has cleared CRISPR gene-edited cattle for meat production, specifically the "PRLR slick" cattle designed to withstand heat. This approval comes amid warnings from Goldman Sachs that beef is becoming a "luxury meat." The segment suggests a future where high-quality natural meat is replaced by gene-edited alternatives or processed foods like "Hamburger Helper" for the general population. Keywords: [crispr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crispr.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [gene editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gene-editing.md), [beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef.md), [food crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-crisis.md), [hamburger helper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamburger-helper.md), [lab-grown meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-meat.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/25.md) ### 26. World Economic Forum, Global Shapers and Young Global Leaders (2:40:38–2:53:19) The influence of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on global politics is examined through its "Young Global Leaders" and "Global Shapers" programs. High-profile members like Jacinda Ardern, Pete Buttigieg, and Dan Crenshaw are identified as "agents of change" groomed to implement the "Great Reset" agenda. The segment highlights the "groupthink" inherent in these elite clubs and their infiltration of national cabinets. Keywords: [klaus schwab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klaus-schwab.md), [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md), global shapers, [young global leaders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/young-global-leaders.md), [dan crenshaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-crenshaw.md), [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [jacinda ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Great Reset Strategy, Climate Lockdowns (2:53:19–2:56:39) The discussion explores the possibility of "climate lockdowns" where citizens are incentivized or forced to stay home to save the environment. This strategy would involve tracking internal combustion engine usage and providing credits for electric vehicles. The hosts reflect on the subversion of national economies into a globalized system managed by the "Wanker Club" (WEF). Keywords: [great reset](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-reset.md), [climate lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-lockdowns.md), ev credits, [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md), [social credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-credit.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Final Donor Credits, Birthday Announcements and Meetups (2:56:39–3:13:40) The show concludes with a final round of donor acknowledgments for those contributing $50 or more. Birthday wishes are sent to Sir Chris Abraham, Dame Jamie, and others. The hosts perform the knighting ceremony for the "Roundtable" members and provide a detailed list of upcoming No Agenda meetups in Michigan, Idaho, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [signet rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signet-rings.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Michael Osterholm, Pfizer Delisting and CNN Alex Jones Doc (3:13:41–3:17:09) Brief news items include COVID advisor Michael Osterholm's purchase of a $3.4 million condo and his continued calls for lockdowns. A rumor regarding Pfizer being delisted from the Nasdaq is clarified as a subsidiary merger. CNN's decision to "kill" a scheduled Alex Jones documentary is discussed, with speculation that it contained information detrimental to the ongoing January 6th investigation. Keywords: [michael osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md), [nasdaq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasdaq.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Alex Jones and Glenn Beck, Adam Curry "Waking Up" (3:17:10–3:26:10) Alex Jones recently praised Adam Curry and Glenn Beck for "waking up" to the globalist threat, a claim the hosts find humorous given their long history of coverage. Glenn Beck reportedly referred to Adam Curry as his "twin" on The Blaze. Curry reveals he declined a regular paid slot on Beck's national radio show to maintain his independence and the "Value for Value" model. Keywords: [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [the blaze](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-blaze.md), [integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/integrity.md), waking up [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Five-Year-Old Teacher Attack, Show Sign-off (3:26:13–3:29:27) A bizarre news story from Broward County, Florida, involves a five-year-old student with special needs who allegedly attacked a teacher so severely she required a ventilator. The hosts use the story for a final dark joke before signing off. The episode ends with a series of "end-of-show mixes" from producers Neil Jones and Rolando Gonzales. Keywords: [broward county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broward-county.md), teacher attack, special needs, [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md), [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/31.md) ### 32. No-Fly Zone Debate, Klaus Schwab Global Agenda (3:29:33–3:33:14) The final audio clips feature the debate over a "no-fly zone" in Ukraine, which officials warn would trigger World War III. This is followed by a speech from Klaus Schwab outlining the priorities for the global agenda, including the transition to "net zero" and the promotion of "true global citizenship." The show closes with the "Adios Mofo" catchphrase. 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