# Trusted Flaggers

> Globalists move to centralize internet moderation through the Digital Services Act as political purges in Shanghai and energy crises in the West signal a new era of instability.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1445
- **Published:** 2022-04-24
- **Length:** 2h 59m
- **Topics:** Trusted Flaggers, Shanghai Lockdown, [Kevin McCarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mccarthy.md), [Digital Services Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-services-act.md), [Energy Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-crisis.md), [CNN Plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn-plus.md), Munsingwear Doctrine
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers

## About this episode

The European Union’s Digital Services Act introduces the concept of trusted flaggers to police online content, marking a significant shift toward centralized digital censorship. This legislative push coincides with the Brookings Institution and former President Barack Obama calling for stricter moderation of podcasts like Steve Bannon’s War Room to combat what they label as information sewage. Meanwhile, leaked audio of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy reveals private discussions regarding Donald Trump’s potential resignation following the January 6th Capitol riot, exposing deep rifts within the Republican leadership.

In the aviation sector, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg faces scrutiny over a projected shortage of 60,000 pilots and systemic mechanical failures that recently paralyzed travel between Austin and New York. Global energy dynamics are shifting as the Biden administration exports crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to Rotterdam while domestic gasoline prices remain high. In China, President Xi Jinping utilizes the severe Shanghai lockdowns as a political tool to purge rivals ahead of his third term, while the World Health Assembly prepares to vote on amendments that could grant the WHO unprecedented authority over national pandemic responses.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from the historical shadow of IBM’s Armonk headquarters, reflecting on a family reunion that highlights the cultural chasm between Texas and the East Coast. The duo explores the resurgence of 1970s roller-skating culture at Rockefeller Center as an antidote to digital fatigue. Between knighting new producers and mourning the passing of a listener’s dog named Jack, the show dissects the strange third-person rhetoric of Dr. Anthony Fauci and the rapid collapse of the CNN Plus streaming experiment.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/transcript.md.

### 1. IBM Headquarters, Armonk History, Podcast Schedule Changes (0:00–4:35)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Armonk, New York, discussing the history of IBM's global headquarters moving to the area in the 1950s due to nuclear attack fears. They discuss the local real estate in Westchester County and debate changing the podcast's recording time to accommodate different time zones.

Keywords: [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [armonk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armonk.md), [westchester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/westchester.md), [nuclear attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-attack.md), podcast timing

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Airline Industry Failures, Austin Airport Delays, Pete Buttigieg (4:36–9:19)

A 12-hour travel delay between Austin and New York prompts a discussion on the deteriorating state of the U.S. aviation system and mechanical failures. Criticism is directed at Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg regarding the projected shortage of 60,000 pilots by 2023 and his focus on infrastructure projects over transportation logistics.

Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [austin airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-airport.md), [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [pilot shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-shortage.md), [travel delays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-delays.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Curry Family Reunion, Texas Government Perception, East Coast Liberalism (9:20–15:09)

A family reunion in New York for the burial of Adam Curry's father serves as a backdrop for observing the political divide between East Coast residents and Texans. Family members who consume NPR and PBS expressed disbelief and skepticism regarding the sanity of living under the Texas government.

Keywords: [curry family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curry-family.md), [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), texas government, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [political divide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-divide.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Washington DC Shooting, Gun Control, Glock Switches (15:09–18:35)

A shooting incident in Washington, D.C., involving a sniper-style setup near schools and embassies leads to a discussion on firearm modifications. The conversation focuses on "Glock switches" and auto-sears, noting that despite strict gun laws in the capital, such devices are increasingly accessible through 3D printing.

Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shooting.md), glock switch, [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [3d printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Kevin McCarthy Audio Leaks, Donald Trump, January 6th Strategy (18:37–26:45)

Leaked audio recordings reveal House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy suggesting Donald Trump should resign following the January 6th Capitol riot. The analysis suggests Trump utilized a "cover your ass" (CYA) memo regarding National Guard troops to protect himself, which McCarthy may have only realized after visiting Mar-a-Lago.

Keywords: [kevin mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mccarthy.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [liz cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liz-cheney.md), [january 6th](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6th.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Adam Schiff, January 6th Committee, Media Narrative (26:45–36:44)

Representative Adam Schiff and the January 6th Committee are criticized for their handling of subpoenas and the narrative surrounding the investigation. The discussion highlights media editing techniques used by CBS and ABC to frame McCarthy's private comments as an admission of guilt by Donald Trump.

Keywords: [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [january 6th committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6th-committee.md), [subpoenas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subpoenas.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/6.md)

### 7. French Presidential Election, Emmanuel Macron, Marine Le Pen (36:45–37:43)

Early reports from the French presidential election indicate Emmanuel Macron holds a significant lead over Marine Le Pen. The hosts characterize France as a fundamentally socialist country that is unlikely to elect a far-right candidate despite multiple attempts by Le Pen.

Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [marine le pen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-le-pen.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Rockefeller Center Roller Skating, 1970s Retro Trends (37:45–41:59)

The Rockefeller Center ice rink's transition to a roller skating venue for the summer marks a resurgence of 1970s culture. The segment references the original Flippers Roller Boogie Palace in Los Angeles and the modern "less scroll, more roll" movement as an alternative to digital consumption.

Keywords: [rockefeller center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rockefeller-center.md), [roller skating](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roller-skating.md), flippers roller boogie palace, [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md), retro

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Global Energy Crisis, 1973 Oil Shock Parallels (42:00–43:38)

A New York Times analysis compares the current global energy situation to the 1973 oil shock following the Yom Kippur War. The discussion focuses on the shift from Western control of oil production to a more disorderly era where countries must compete for remaining fossil fuel reserves.

Keywords: [energy crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-crisis.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [yom kippur war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yom-kippur-war.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Joe Biden, Military Climate Policy, Verbal Gaffes (43:38–49:07)

President Joe Biden's pledge to make every U.S. military vehicle "climate friendly" is met with skepticism regarding feasibility and cost. The segment also reviews various verbal stumbles and false claims made by the President, including his assertion of being a full professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [u.s. military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/u-s-military.md), [university of pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-pennsylvania.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Oil Exports to Europe (49:08–54:24)

Bloomberg reports that crude oil released from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is being shipped to the port of Rotterdam in Europe by a French energy company. This move is questioned given the administration's stated goal of lowering domestic gasoline prices through these reserve releases.

Keywords: [strategic petroleum reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strategic-petroleum-reserve.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), total energies, [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Ukraine War Funding, Military-Industrial Complex, Lend-Lease (54:24–58:52)

The conflict in Ukraine is analyzed as a profit-driven event for the military-industrial complex, specifically benefiting companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The discussion posits that the $800 million in aid is a modern "Lend-Lease" arrangement that will leave Ukraine in long-term debt to the United States.

Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), lend-lease, [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Cold War Rhetoric, Historical Perspective, Pinko Commies (58:54–1:01:40)

A discovery of old family letters from the 1970s containing phrases like "perverted pinko commies" sparks a conversation on historical parlance. The hosts argue that removing offensive language from historical documents and films deprives the public of necessary perspective on how societal attitudes have evolved.

Keywords: [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md), [soviet union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soviet-union.md), historical documents, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), perspective

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/13.md)

### 14. History Channel, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1:01:42–1:03:37)

The History Channel's shift toward apocalyptic and alien-themed programming is discussed in the context of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The segment touches on pop-culture theories identifying various political figures, including Jared Kushner and Donald Trump, as potential biblical figures.

Keywords: [history channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history-channel.md), [book of revelation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-of-revelation.md), [four horsemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/four-horsemen.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [pop culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pop-culture.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/14.md)

### 15. CNN Plus Shutdown, Brian Stelter, LGBTQ Activism (1:03:39–1:07:13)

The rapid shutdown of the CNN Plus streaming service is attributed to a shift in corporate strategy following the Discovery-AT&T merger. Brian Stelter's coverage of the "Libs of TikTok" Twitter account and Florida's parental rights legislation is used to illustrate the platform's perceived ideological leanings.

Keywords: [cnn plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn-plus.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), discovery plus, [libs of tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libs-of-tiktok.md), [content moderation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/content-moderation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Transgender Education, Newsweek Homophobia Article, LGBTQIA+ Labels (1:07:13–1:15:05)

A Newsweek opinion piece by a gay man criticizing modern LGBTQ activism as "the new homophobia" serves as the basis for a discussion on gender identity in schools. The conversation explores the friction between traditional gay rights and the newer focus on abolishing sex-based distinctions.

Keywords: [newsweek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsweek.md), [lgbtqia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtqia.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [cisgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisgender.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Hannah Arendt, Totalitarianism, COVID-19 Lockdowns (1:15:06–1:22:41)

NPR's interview with Ann Applebaum regarding Hannah Arendt’s "The Origins of Totalitarianism" is analyzed for its parallels to modern governance. The hosts argue that the isolation described by Arendt as a tool for autocrats was mirrored in COVID-19 lockdowns to facilitate mass social control.

Keywords: [hannah arendt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannah-arendt.md), [ann applebaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ann-applebaum.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Brookings Institution, Podcast Moderation, Steve Bannon (1:22:42–1:26:41)

The Brookings Institution released a paper recommending stricter content moderation for podcasts, specifically targeting Steve Bannon's "War Room." Former President Barack Obama's recent speeches on "information sewage" are linked to this broader push to regulate the podcasting medium.

Keywords: [brookings institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brookings-institution.md), [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/18.md)

### 19. EU Digital Services Act, Trusted Flaggers, Online Censorship (1:26:41–1:32:07)

The European Union's Digital Services Act aims to force social media companies to remove "hate speech" and "misinformation" under threat of heavy fines. The legislation introduces the concept of "trusted flaggers" to report content, a move supported by Hillary Clinton but criticized as a blow to global free expression.

Keywords: [digital services act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-services-act.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), trusted flaggers

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Truth Social Migration, Rumble Cloud, Fediverse (1:32:08–1:34:30)

Donald Trump's Truth Social platform is reportedly migrating to the Rumble cloud infrastructure after failing to scale on the decentralized Mastodon framework. This move is viewed as a retreat from the "Fediverse" model back toward a centralized system governed by traditional algorithms.

Keywords: [truth social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truth-social.md), [rumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumble.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [fediverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fediverse.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/20.md)

### 21. No Agenda Art, Listener Submissions, Woke Flicks (1:34:31–1:41:12)

The hosts review listener-submitted artwork for the episode, selecting a piece by "Capitalist Agenda" featuring a masked redhead. They discuss various other submissions, including "Woke Flicks" parodies and inside jokes from the community, while encouraging the use of modern podcast apps to view chapter art.

Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [capitalist agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalist-agenda.md), [parker pauly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parker-pauly.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Executive Producer Credits, Knighting Ceremony, Donor Notes (1:41:12–1:53:09)

Adam and John acknowledge high-tier donors, including the knighting of "Sir Reverend Cyber Trucker." They read notes from executive producers regarding birthdays, personal milestones, and a new musical project titled "Elephant in the Room" which explores the American political divide.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), elephant in the room, [imdb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imdb.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Mask Mandate Ruling, Judge Katherine Kimball Mizell, Munsingwear Doctrine (1:53:10–2:00:51)

NPR's coverage of Judge Katherine Kimball Mizell's ruling against the CDC mask mandate is criticized as a "journalistic hit piece." The discussion explains the "Munsingwear Doctrine," a legal strategy the DOJ may use to vacate the ruling by letting the mandate expire before the appeal is heard.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [mask mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandate.md), katherine kimball mizell, munsingwear doctrine, [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/23.md)

### 24. World Health Assembly, Pandemic Treaty, Global Health Regulations (2:00:52–2:04:16)

The upcoming 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva will vote on amendments to International Health Regulations. Critics argue these changes could grant the WHO authority to mandate lockdowns and vaccinations globally, bypassing national sovereignty under the guise of pandemic preparedness.

Keywords: [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [pandemic treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic-treaty.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [geneva](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geneva.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Bill Gates TED Talk, Barack Obama, Vaccine Testing (2:04:17–2:08:40)

Bill Gates' recent TED Talk and a speech by Barack Obama are scrutinized for their comments on the COVID-19 pandemic. Obama's remark about "clinically testing" the vaccine on billions of people is highlighted as a moment of perceived candor regarding the global rollout of the treatments.

Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [ted talk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-talk.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Anthony Fauci, Third Person Rhetoric, Public Image (2:08:41–2:10:20)

Dr. Anthony Fauci is criticized for speaking about himself in the third person during interviews regarding his public image. He claims that political elements have chosen to "villainize" him as a symbol of everything wrong with the world, despite his self-described role as a protector of public health.

Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md), villainization

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Shanghai Lockdown, Xi Jinping, Chinese Political Purges (2:10:21–2:13:42)

The ongoing severe lockdown in Shanghai is interpreted as a political tool for President Xi Jinping to purge local rivals ahead of his third term. Reports indicate that several high-ranking Shanghai officials have been removed under the guise of an anti-corruption campaign.

Keywords: [shanghai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shanghai.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Pediatric Hepatitis Outbreak, Adenovirus, Vaccine Speculation (2:13:43–2:20:59)

The CDC and international health agencies are investigating a mysterious spike in severe hepatitis cases among children, some requiring liver transplants. While officials suggest lockdowns weakened children's immune systems, the hosts note the use of adenovirus technology in certain COVID-19 vaccines as a point of interest.

Keywords: [hepatitis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hepatitis.md), [adenovirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adenovirus.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [liver transplant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liver-transplant.md), [pediatric health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatric-health.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Pfizer Paxlovid Rebound, COVID-19 Antiviral Failure (2:20:59–2:22:00)

Reports from the Boston Globe indicate that patients using Pfizer's antiviral pill, Paxlovid, are experiencing a "rebound" of COVID-19 symptoms after completing the treatment. The phenomenon raises questions about the long-term efficacy of the antiviral as a replacement for other treatments.

Keywords: [paxlovid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paxlovid.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [antiviral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antiviral.md), rebound

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Title 42 Expiration, Border Policy, Democratic Apprehension (2:22:01–2:27:15)

The Biden administration's plan to lift Title 42, a pandemic-era order used to expel migrants, is causing concern among border-state Democrats like Senator Mark Kelly. Critics argue the Department of Homeland Security lacks a sufficient plan to handle the expected influx of migrants once the policy expires.

Keywords: [title 42](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-42.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [mark kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-kelly.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Fentanyl Crisis, Southern Border, Republican Task Force (2:27:15–2:31:27)

Twenty-six Republican governors have formed a Border Task Force to combat the flow of fentanyl and human trafficking into the United States. Data shows drug arrests at the southern border have dropped significantly, while fentanyl remains the leading cause of death for young people in states like Arizona.

Keywords: [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), border task force, [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Producer Donations, Birthday Karma, Memorial for Jack the Dog (2:31:28–2:40:24)

The hosts conclude the donation segment by reading notes from various producers and granting "karma" for birthdays and health issues. A special memorial is held for "Jack," a dog belonging to Baron Scott and his keeper Christine, who passed away during their travels in New Mexico.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [memorial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/32.md)

### 33. No Agenda Meetups, Long Beach, Anchorage, Global Events (2:40:28–2:44:30)

Audio reports from No Agenda meetups in Long Beach, California, and Anchorage, Alaska, demonstrate the show's active listener community. Upcoming meetups are announced for Madison, Wisconsin; Bellevue, Washington; and Monaco, encouraging listeners to organize local gatherings via the show's dedicated website.

Keywords: [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [long beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-beach.md), [anchorage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anchorage.md), [monaco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monaco.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Food Processing Plant Fires, FBI Cyber Warnings, Black Swans (2:44:32–2:49:55)

A series of fires and plane crashes at U.S. food processing plants has sparked concerns about the stability of the food supply chain. The FBI has issued warnings regarding potential Russian ransomware attacks on agricultural cooperatives during critical harvest seasons, framing these disruptions as potential "Black Swan" events.

Keywords: [food supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-supply.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [ransomware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ransomware.md), [cyber attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attacks.md), black swan

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Christine Lagarde, Green Swan Theory, IMF Roundtable (2:49:55–2:52:37)

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde introduced the concept of the "Green Swan" during an IMF roundtable, referring to catastrophic climate events that could destabilize the global financial system. The hosts criticize the terminology as a way to force low-carbon investment mandates on the public.

Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), green swan, [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [central bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-bank.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Private Space Station Crew, Mayor Eric Adams Swagger, Ukraine NGOs (2:52:38–2:59:33)

The first all-private crew on the International Space Station faced return delays due to weather, a story the hosts claim is being downplayed by mainstream media. The episode concludes with a critique of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' "swagger" rhetoric and the role of NGOs in laundering tax dollars in Ukraine.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [swagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swagger.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/36.md)

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