# Pocket Pardon > Federal prosecutors target a former president while bribery allegations shadow the current administration and autonomous vehicles fail a critical test during a California mass shooting. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1563 - **Published:** 2023-06-11 - **Length:** 2h 58m - **Topics:** Trump Indictment, Biden Bribery, [Semaglutide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/semaglutide.md), [Unabomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unabomber.md), Cruise AI, [RSV Vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsv-vaccine.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon ## About this episode Special Counsel Jack Smith unsealed a 37-count federal indictment against Donald Trump, alleging the illegal retention of national security documents at Mar-a-Lago. The charges include conspiracy and willful retention of sensitive materials regarding nuclear programs and military vulnerabilities. Trump is summoned to appear in a Miami federal court on June 13, 2023, as his legal team, led by Jim Trustee, argues the Presidential Records Act should govern the dispute. Simultaneously, Larry Kudlow reports on an FBI 1023 form alleging Joe and Hunter Biden received $5 million bribes from a Burisma executive. In San Francisco, a drive-by shooting in the Mission District left nine wounded, while a Cruise autonomous vehicle obstructed emergency responders at the scene. The UK National Health Service announced plans to provide the weight-loss drug Semaglutide for free to combat an obesity crisis, even as reports surface linking new RSV vaccines to increased rates of preterm births. Meanwhile, the death of Ted Kaczynski in a North Carolina prison prompts a re-evaluation of the Unabomber manifesto and its warnings about technological enslavement. Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti joins the program to discuss the upcoming Gran Turismo film starring Orlando Bloom. The segment explores the rise of podcast politics with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the technical failures of Microsoft Start clickbait. A whistleblower from the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois shares gruesome details of body part mishandling, while Vice President Kamala Harris makes a notable gaffe regarding an alliance with North Korea. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/transcript.md. ### 1. Microsoft Start Clickbait and Edge Browser DRM Issues (0:00–2:12) The hosts critique Microsoft Start for its intrusive clickbait and the persistent loading of the Edge browser. Technical difficulties regarding Digital Rights Management (DRM) are noted, specifically how certain browsers like Brave may fail to load Netflix content without specific DRM components, necessitating the use of Firefox or Edge. Keywords: microsoft start, edge browser, [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [drm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drm.md), [brave browser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brave-browser.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [firefox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firefox.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Ted Kaczynski Death and the Unabomber Manifesto (2:13–10:15) The death of Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, is reported following his discovery in a North Carolina prison cell at age 81. Attorney General Merrick Garland is identified as a key prosecutor in the original case, while the historical decision by Janet Reno to publish the 35,000-word manifesto "Industrial Society and Its Future" is reviewed. The discussion highlights Kaczynski's warnings about technology's role in societal enslavement and over-socialization. Keywords: [ted kaczynski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-kaczynski.md), [unabomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unabomber.md), [merrick garland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrick-garland.md), [industrial society and its future](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-society-and-its-future.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [janet reno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-reno.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/2.md) ### 3. San Francisco Mission District Mass Shooting and Gang Violence (10:16–14:50) A drive-by shooting in San Francisco's Mission District left nine people wounded during a clothing store's anniversary block party. Local officials, including Nancy Pelosi and Scott Weiner, issued statements condemning gun violence, while the hosts interpret the "neutral store" terminology used by locals as evidence of unaddressed gang conflicts in the city. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [mission district](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mission-district.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [scott weiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-weiner.md), [gun violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), gang unit, hillary ronan [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Cruise Autonomous Vehicle Obstruction at Emergency Scenes (14:51–18:23) A Cruise self-driving car obstructed emergency responders at the scene of the Mission District shooting, leading to a confrontation with a police officer. The company claimed the vehicle performed a U-turn, but video evidence suggests the AI-controlled car simply stopped in the middle of the street due to flashing emergency lights, highlighting ongoing issues with autonomous vehicle navigation in crisis zones. Keywords: [cruise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise.md), [autonomous vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autonomous-vehicles.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [emergency response](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-response.md), [police department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-department.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Target Bomb Threats and White House Pride Flag Controversy (18:23–20:45) The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a bomb threat at a Target location linked to the company's perceived betrayal of the LGBTQ community. Simultaneously, the White House faced criticism for hanging a progressive pride flag in a manner that some argue violates U.S. flag regulations regarding the positioning of the American flag. Keywords: [target](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/target.md), [bomb threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bomb-threat.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [pride month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-month.md), [flag code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flag-code.md), [merrick garland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrick-garland.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Justin Trudeau Clip Verification and The Box Tops Correction (20:46–23:36) The hosts debate the age of a clip featuring Justin Trudeau discussing LGBTQ rights, concluding it had been played on the show previously. A correction is issued regarding a previous musical reference to the band The Box Tops and the use of a sitar in the song "Cry Like a Baby." Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), the box tops, sitar, [correction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/correction.md), [podcast production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-production.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Transgender Rights Rhetoric and Florida Exit Plans (23:37–30:51) President Joe Biden's use of the term "transgender Americans" is analyzed alongside a Deutsche Welle report featuring an 11-year-old child from Florida. The segment critiques the "scripting" of children for political purposes and the dramatic claims made by parents regarding the need for "exit plans" from the United States should Ron DeSantis win the presidency. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), dempsey, [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [deutsche welle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutsche-welle.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/7.md) ### 8. BBC Casualty Controversy and European Gender Clinic Closures (30:52–33:10) The BBC medical drama "Casualty" faced public pushback for a storyline involving a non-binary character discussing "top surgery" before the television watershed. This is contrasted with policy shifts in Scandinavia and the UK, where some clinics have closed or paused medical transitions for minors pending long-term studies. Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), casualty, [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [gender-affirming care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-affirming-care.md), [top surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-surgery.md), [scandinavia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scandinavia.md), [gb news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gb-news.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Law & Order Woke Victim Unit and Conservative Archetypes (33:11–41:53) A recent episode of "Law & Order" is dissected for its portrayal of a conservative congresswoman whose husband, a doctor, was killed for treating a transgender teen without parental consent. The hosts argue the show uses "propagandistic subtext" to depict conservatives as insincere hypocrites, culminating in a dramatic line about choosing a "live daughter over a dead son." Keywords: [law & order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-order.md), [dick wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-wolf.md), [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [conservative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conservative.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Feminist Perspectives on Gender Roles and Blacksmithing (41:54–44:22) A listener from the Netherlands, identifying as a traditional feminist, shares her experience as a female blacksmith and handywoman. She argues that societal expectations of femininity contribute to gender identity struggles in young girls and critiques the medicalization of gender non-conformity. Keywords: [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [terf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terf.md), [matt walsh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-walsh.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), blacksmithing, [gender roles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-roles.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Elliot Page Interview and Mental Health Crisis (44:23–47:47) An interview with Elliot Page in the Los Angeles Times is discussed, specifically Page's description of self-harm and hearing voices prior to transitioning. The hosts question the medical community's focus on "top surgery" as a solution for individuals exhibiting signs of severe mental distress or potential autism. Keywords: elliot page, [transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transition.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [top surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-surgery.md), [self-harm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-harm.md), [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Pediatric Anxiety Treatment and Telemedicine Trends (47:48–52:57) A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding anxiety treatment for individuals up to age 24 is reviewed. The discussion focuses on the trend of "provider" visits via telemedicine resulting in prescriptions for anti-anxiety medication rather than holistic therapy, which the hosts suggest is a gateway to the gender transition "system." Keywords: [american academy of pediatrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-academy-of-pediatrics.md), [anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md), [telemedicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemedicine.md), [prescription drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prescription-drugs.md), [meditation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meditation.md), dr. jen [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/12.md) ### 13. UK Obesity Crisis and Semaglutide Rollout (52:57–56:15) The UK National Health Service is launching a plan to provide the weight-loss drug Semaglutide (Wegovy) for free to eligible patients to combat an obesity crisis costing the economy billions. The drug, which mimics hormones to signal fullness to the brain, is also being investigated for its effects on addiction and "long COVID." Keywords: [nhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nhs.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [semaglutide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/semaglutide.md), [wegovy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wegovy.md), [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Pharmaceutical Marketing and Jardiance Side Effects (56:16–1:00:01) The marketing strategies of diabetes and weight-loss drugs are compared, focusing on the catchy jingles used by Ozempic and Jardiance. The hosts read the extensive list of potential side effects for Jardiance, including ketoacidosis and rare infections, while noting the competitive nature of the pharmaceutical industry. Keywords: jardiance, [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [type 2 diabetes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/type-2-diabetes.md), ketoacidosis, [pharmaceutical advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-advertising.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Inside the Weight Loss Drug Industry (1:00:02–1:04:32) A pharmaceutical industry insider provides a breakdown of the differences between Ozempic and Wegovy, noting they are the same molecule (Semaglutide) but dosed differently for diabetes versus obesity. The source explains insurance hurdles, the "Ozempic face" phenomenon, and warns that compounding pharmacies are not sourcing their Semaglutide from the patent holder, Novo Nordisk. Keywords: [novo nordisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novo-nordisk.md), [semaglutide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/semaglutide.md), [wegovy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wegovy.md), [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), pharmaceutical sales, [patent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent.md), [compounding pharmacies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compounding-pharmacies.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/15.md) ### 16. RSV Vaccine and Preterm Birth Risks (1:04:33–1:06:27) A correction is issued regarding the safety data of new RSV vaccines. The hosts highlight reports indicating that the vaccines may be associated with increased rates of preterm births and neonatal deaths, rather than just efficacy concerns. Keywords: [rsv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsv-vaccine.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), preterm birth, [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [medical safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-safety.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Donald Trump Federal Indictment and Classified Documents (1:06:28–1:11:12) Special Counsel Jack Smith unsealed a 37-count federal indictment against Donald Trump, alleging the illegal retention of classified national security documents at Mar-a-Lago. The charges include conspiracy, obstruction, and willful retention of sensitive materials related to nuclear programs and military vulnerabilities. Trump is summoned to appear in a Miami federal court on June 13, 2023. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [jack smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-smith.md), [federal indictment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-indictment.md), [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), [classified documents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-documents.md), [espionage act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage-act.md), [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/17.md) ### 18. CNN Leadership Changes and DeSantis Promotion (1:11:14–1:14:43) The firing of CNN CEO Chris Licht is interpreted as a strategic move to pivot the network toward promoting Ron DeSantis while maintaining a hardline stance against Donald Trump. The influence of Discovery shareholder John Malone and the "big money" libertarian-conservative wing of the GOP is cited as a driving force behind this shift. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), chris licht, [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [john malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-malone.md), [discovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discovery.md), [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Pundit Reactions and Potential Trump Plea Deals (1:14:43–1:20:20) Media reactions to the Trump indictment are analyzed, featuring commentary from David Brooks and Rachel Maddow. The discussion explores the possibility of the Justice Department offering a plea deal that would "proscribe" Trump from running for office, drawing parallels to the historical resignation of Spiro Agnew. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [lawrence o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-o-donnell.md), [plea deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plea-deal.md), [spiro agnew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spiro-agnew.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Biden Bribery Allegations and FBI Form 1023 (1:20:22–1:22:45) Larry Kudlow reports on the unsealing of an FBI 1023 form alleging that Joe and Hunter Biden each received $5 million bribes from a Burisma executive. The timing of the Trump indictment is characterized as a "transparent attempt" to distract from these corruption allegations involving the Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [hunter biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md), [burisma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burisma.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [larry kudlow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-kudlow.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [viktor shokin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viktor-shokin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Jim Trustee on DOJ Weaponization and Biden Documents (1:22:46–1:27:28) Trump attorney Jim Trustee debates George Stephanopoulos regarding the "weaponization" of the DOJ. Trustee argues that the Presidential Records Act should govern the document dispute and points to Joe Biden's possession of classified materials in Delaware and the Penn Biden Center as evidence of a double standard in federal prosecutions. Keywords: jim trustee, [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md), [presidential records act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-records-act.md), [espionage act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage-act.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [delaware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delaware.md), [skiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skiff.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Scott Ritter on Iran War Plans and Hypersonic Deterrence (1:27:29–1:33:37) Analyst Scott Ritter discusses Iran's development of hypersonic missiles as a deterrent against U.S. and Israeli aggression. Ritter suggests that the classified documents Trump allegedly retained included war plans for Iran drawn up by General Mark Milley, which Trump reportedly resisted executing during his presidency. Keywords: [scott ritter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-ritter.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [hypersonic missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [mark milley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-milley.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Wesley Clark's Seven Countries Memo and Saudi-Iran Peace (1:33:39–1:36:50) The "Seven Countries in Five Years" memo famously cited by General Wesley Clark is revisited in the context of current Middle Eastern geopolitics. The hosts discuss the recent rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, noting how it undermines U.S. influence and complicates economic sanctions against Russia by allowing for higher oil prices. Keywords: [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [oil production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-production.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/23.md) ### 24. FBI Monitoring of Podcasts and Domestic Terror Threats (1:36:50–1:39:53) CNN reports that the FBI is actively monitoring online platforms, including podcasts and Discord servers, for potential domestic terror threats ahead of Donald Trump's court appearance in Miami. Despite the lack of "credible and specific" threats, law enforcement sources emphasize the use of confidential informants to prevent a repeat of the January 6th Capitol riot. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasts.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), [january 6th](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6th.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Smith-Mundt Modernization Act and Domestic Propaganda (1:39:53–1:42:37) A C-SPAN caller highlights the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, which was included in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. The caller argues this legislation allows the State Department to disseminate propaganda within the United States, contributing to national division and the erosion of journalistic integrity. Keywords: [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), ndaa 2012, larry sabato [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/25.md) ### 26. The View on Pocket Pardons and Jay-Z Lyrics (1:42:39–1:46:19) The hosts of "The View" speculate on the existence of a "pocket pardon" that Donald Trump may have written for himself. Meanwhile, an MSNBC segment is mocked for its lack of substance after a commentator quotes Jay-Z lyrics to describe Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecutorial style. Keywords: [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [whoopi goldberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whoopi-goldberg.md), [sonny hostin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonny-hostin.md), pocket pardon, [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [jay-z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-z.md), [jack smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-smith.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Kash Patel on the Presidential Records Act (1:46:20–1:50:34) Kash Patel explains the legal defense for Donald Trump, asserting that the Presidential Records Act allows a departing president to designate documents as personal property, which then supersedes prior espionage laws. Patel also critiques the court's decision to pierce attorney-client privilege using the "crime-fraud exception." Keywords: [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md), [larry kudlow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-kudlow.md), [presidential records act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-records-act.md), [classification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classification.md), [attorney-client privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/attorney-client-privilege.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/27.md) ### 28. RFK Jr. on the Rise of Podcast Politics (1:50:34–1:52:55) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses how the 2024 election will be defined by podcasts rather than traditional corporate media. He cites the massive viewership of figures like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson as evidence that "dissident" candidates can now bypass mainstream gatekeepers to reach the American public. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md), [2024 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Value for Value Model and No Agenda Social (1:52:55–1:56:49) The hosts explain the "Value for Value" funding model, which relies on listener contributions of time, talent, and treasure rather than advertising. They encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps via the Podcast Index and join their Mastodon-based social network, No Agenda Social, to avoid corporate de-platforming. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Podcast Art, Scams, and the FEMA Region 4 Lawyer (1:56:50–2:03:10) The show reviews new album art submissions and discusses the technical update to Apple Podcasts regarding per-episode art. A "boots on the ground" story from an Alabama lawyer details how an elderly woman lost $40,000 to gift card scammers, while another local report describes a "grandma scam" involving AI-generated voices of relatives in distress. Keywords: [apple podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-podcasts.md), [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [scams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scams.md), [gift cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gift-cards.md), [ai voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-voice.md), grandma scam, [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Executive Producer Credits and Dana Brunetti's Gran Turismo (2:03:11–2:11:44) Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti contributes to the show, leading to a discussion about his upcoming film "Gran Turismo" starring Orlando Bloom. Brunetti requests a title change to "Governor of the Great State of El Dorado," while other executive producers are thanked for their financial support. Keywords: [dana brunetti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-brunetti.md), [gran turismo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gran-turismo.md), orlando bloom, el dorado, [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), milf city, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Associate Executive Producer Donations and Prayer Requests (2:11:44–2:16:55) A series of associate executive producers are recognized for their donations. The segment includes a prayer request for tech workers facing layoffs in Massachusetts and a discussion on the "Germaning" of news, where partisans take facts out of context to incite public anger. Keywords: [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [tech layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-layoffs.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Small Donor Roll Call and Bay Week Promotion (2:16:56–2:21:46) The hosts read through a list of smaller donations, noting the relative failure of the "Bay Week" promotion. Several listeners are "de-douched" after making up for missed donations, and various personal milestones and birthdays are acknowledged. Keywords: bay week, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [small donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-donors.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Lindsey Nolacek on Small Business Closure and Government Overreach (2:21:47–2:24:55) Lindsey Nolacek of Nolacek Meats explains why her fourth-generation family business is closing, citing a "pay-to-play" system that favors large corporations and specific grant-seeking niches. She critiques the lack of return on investment for taxes and fees, ultimately deciding to "remove herself from the game" to regain a sense of control. 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Keywords: anatomical gift association, [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), cadavers, [medical school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-school.md), [rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rats.md), [cremation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cremation.md), dale wheatley [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Instagram Child Safety Report and Mel Gibson Docu-Series (2:33:15–2:36:13) A report from the Stanford Internet Observatory and the Wall Street Journal identifies a vast network of child sexual abuse material on Instagram. The discussion links this to potential new Section 230 legislation and an upcoming documentary series by Mel Gibson regarding child trafficking in Ukraine. Keywords: [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), child sexual abuse material, [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [mel gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-gibson.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [section 230](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-230.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/37.md) ### 38. Ukrainian Counter-Offensive and Russian Defense Reports (2:36:14–2:38:44) The Ukrainian spring counter-offensive has officially begun, with intense fighting reported in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. While President Zelenskyy confirms the push, Vladimir Putin claims the Ukrainian forces have failed to achieve their goals, as both sides release drone footage of tank battles in open fields. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [counter-offensive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counter-offensive.md), [donetsk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donetsk.md), [zaporizhzhia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zaporizhzhia.md), drone footage [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/38.md) ### 39. Wagner Group Firing Squads and Polish-Ukrainian Tensions (2:38:44–2:42:01) Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin predicts a popular revolt or the use of firing squads against Russian generals following battlefield losses. Meanwhile, "boots on the ground" reports from Poland suggest growing resentment among locals as the government provides housing and employment incentives to Ukrainian refugees at the expense of Polish citizens. Keywords: [wagner group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagner-group.md), [yevgeny prigozhin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yevgeny-prigozhin.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), firing squads [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Kakhovka Dam Destruction and Floating Landmines (2:42:02–2:45:43) Seismologists in Norway and Romania detected significant explosions at the Kakhovka Dam, supporting claims that the structure was sabotaged from within. As floodwaters recede, a new threat has emerged in the form of dislodged landmines floating or shifting in the mud, creating a long-term hazard for the region. Keywords: [kakhovka dam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kakhovka-dam.md), [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), [seismology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seismology.md), [landmines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/landmines.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/40.md) ### 41. Climate Change Protests and Giant Voice Systems (2:45:44–2:47:29) A climate change demonstration featured the use of a "giant voice" public address system by police to order protesters out of the roadway. The activists were recorded chanting against billionaires, linking wealth accumulation to environmental degradation. Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [giant voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/giant-voice.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [disorderly conduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disorderly-conduct.md), [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md), [protest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protest.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/41.md) ### 42. Tucker Carlson on Twitter and Obama's Personal Life (2:47:33–2:52:23) Tucker Carlson's move to Twitter is discussed alongside Fox News' allegations of contract breach. The hosts highlight a segment where Carlson references Barack Obama's "creepy personal life," specifically the 2008 allegations made by Larry Sinclair, which the hosts claim was "open source" information long ignored by mainstream media. 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