# Wagner the Dog > A suspicious accounting error at the Pentagon aligns with Ukraine reconstruction demands while the Wagner Group mutiny raises questions about media-driven regime change narratives. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1567 - **Published:** 2023-06-27 - **Length:** 3h 9m - **Topics:** Wagner Mutiny, Pentagon Accounting, [Hunter Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md), Asset Privatization, Mormon Crickets, [Lab-Grown Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-meat.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog ## About this episode Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group mutiny dominated global headlines this week as the mercenary commander led a march toward Moscow before an abrupt exile to Belarus. The sudden rebranding of Prigozhin from a bot-farm operator to a revolutionary figure has sparked skepticism regarding the legitimacy of the reported Kremlin power struggle. Visual evidence from Rostov-on-Don suggests a much smaller force than the 25,000 troops claimed, raising questions about whether the incident was a strategic distraction or a genuine coup attempt. Financial maneuvers surrounding the Ukraine conflict have intensified as the Pentagon revealed a $6.5 billion accounting error just as Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal requested an identical sum for rapid reconstruction. At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and EU leaders discussed a $400 billion rebuilding plan funded by seized Russian assets. Meanwhile, Member of the European Parliament Mick Wallace accused global institutions like the IMF and World Bank of facilitating a corporate fire sale of Ukrainian agricultural land to offshore entities. In the United States, IRS whistleblowers testified that the DOJ interfered with tax investigations into Hunter Biden, specifically citing a 2017 WhatsApp message involving Chinese business associates. Technical oddities and cultural shifts round out the week as the 19-inch equipment rack celebrates its 100th anniversary. In Nevada, a massive infestation of Mormon crickets has prompted speculation about derogatory naming conventions used by the intelligence community. Former Congresswoman Jane Harman and various CIA personnel have surfaced in media cycles to frame the Russian turmoil, while PBS segments on the Greta-like persona of Olya Timoshuk attempt to humanize the massive costs of Patriot missile defense systems. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/transcript.md. ### 1. Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Group Mutiny and Media Narratives (0:00–3:31) The media coverage of Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group mutiny is analyzed following reports from NBC's Richard Engel. Prigozhin, previously associated with the Internet Research Agency bot farm during the 2016 election, is now characterized as a mercenary commander in exile in Belarus. Skepticism is expressed regarding the sudden shift in media branding of the Wagner Group and the legitimacy of the reported power struggle within the Kremlin. Keywords: [yevgeny prigozhin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yevgeny-prigozhin.md), [wagner group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagner-group.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [richard engel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-engel.md), [internet research agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-research-agency.md), [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Wilson Center, Jane Harman and CIA LinkedIn Profiles (3:32–6:53) Former Congresswoman Jane Harman's appearance in news cycles as President Emeritus of the Wilson Center is noted as a signal of intelligence community involvement. A report by Lucien Kim regarding the Putin mutiny is linked to broader "spook" operations. Observations are made regarding the LinkedIn habits of CIA personnel, specifically those associated with the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Keywords: [jane harman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jane-harman.md), [wilson center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wilson-center.md), lucien kim, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [spooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spooks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Mick Wallace, European Parliament and Ukraine Corporate Privatization (6:54–8:21) Member of the European Parliament Mick Wallace criticized the Ukrainian government and Western financial institutions for the systematic privatization of Ukraine's assets. Wallace alleged that local oligarchs and global capital, including the IMF and World Bank, are using the war to facilitate a corporate fire sale of agricultural land and mineral deposits. His microphone was cut off during the speech after he claimed over 3 million hectares of land are now owned by companies in tax havens. Keywords: [mick wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mick-wallace.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [world bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md), [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Pentagon Accounting Errors, Ukraine Reconstruction Funding (8:22–10:37) The Pentagon recently announced a $6.5 billion accounting error, which coincides with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressing confidence in receiving exactly $6.5 billion for rapid reconstruction. This financial alignment is presented as a suspicious coincidence rather than a mistake. The discussion compares the projected $400 billion reconstruction cost of Ukraine to the rebuilding of Berlin after World War II. Keywords: [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [accounting error](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accounting-error.md), [denys shmyhal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denys-shmyhal.md), [deutsche welle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutsche-welle.md), [reconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reconstruction.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Ukraine Recovery Conference, Russian Asset Seizure (10:37–13:11) The Ukraine Recovery Conference in London brought together delegates from 60 countries to discuss funding the $400 billion rebuilding effort. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak proposed using $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to pay for the destruction, supported by new legislation to maintain sanctions. The European Union pledged an additional $55 billion over four years, linking the recovery process to future EU membership for Ukraine. Keywords: [rishi sunak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rishi-sunak.md), [volodymyr zelenskyy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelenskyy.md), [world bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [russian assets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-assets.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Media Coverage of Russian Turmoil, Wolf Blitzer and Obama (13:11–14:53) CNN and other major networks provided wall-to-wall coverage of the Wagner Group's march toward Moscow and the seizure of military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don. The reporting focused on Prigozhin's public feuding with the Kremlin over ammunition shortages in Bakhmut. An interview featuring Barack Obama and Christiane Amanpour is mentioned as part of the weekend's media "bonanza." Keywords: [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), rostov-on-don, [bakhmut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakhmut.md), [yevgeny prigozhin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yevgeny-prigozhin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Wheat Allergies, Celiac Disease and Roundup Chemicals (14:53–16:27) A discussion regarding dietary restrictions focuses on the difference between celiac disease and general wheat allergies. Claims are made that modern wheat issues are often caused by chemical treatments like Roundup (glyphosate) rather than the grain itself. One host notes that a family member became "sick as a dog" from wheat following a COVID-19 infection. Keywords: [wheat allergy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wheat-allergy.md), [celiac disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celiac-disease.md), [roundup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundup.md), [glyphosate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glyphosate.md), [crohn's disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crohn-s-disease.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Greg Palkot, Fox News Reporting from Kyiv (16:27–19:17) Fox News correspondent Greg Palkot reported from Kyiv on the aftermath of the attempted uprising in Russia. The hosts scrutinize Palkot's background, noting his education at Wesleyan University and his history with the Associated Press. The report frames the events as the biggest challenge to Vladimir Putin's rule in two decades, though the hosts question the authenticity of the footage provided. Keywords: greg palkot, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [kyiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyiv.md), [shannon bream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shannon-bream.md), wesleyan university, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Analysis of Wagner Group Footage, Rostov-on-Don Incident (19:18–22:44) The visual evidence of the Wagner Group "coup" is criticized for showing only a small number of troops and vehicles rather than the claimed 25,000. Footage from Rostov-on-Don appeared to show locals ignoring the mercenaries or reacting with indifference. The resolution of the conflict, brokered by Belarusian President Lukashenko, is described as a potential scheme or "bull crap" narrative intended to make Putin look vulnerable. Keywords: [wagner group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagner-group.md), rostov-on-don, [tanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tanks.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [alexander lukashenko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexander-lukashenko.md), [coup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coup.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Regime Change Narratives, Russian NGO Expulsions (22:44–25:05) The US intelligence apparatus is accused of fostering a "regime change" narrative by labeling the Wagner incident a coup. It is noted that Putin previously expelled Western NGOs to prevent such internal subversion. CBS News reporting on "spiraling tension" in Russia is dismissed as lacking concrete evidence and serving as a propagandistic tool. Keywords: [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), intelligence apparatus, [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/10.md) ### 11. PBS Reporting, German Gepard Anti-Aircraft Systems (25:05–27:08) PBS NewsHour featured a report on German Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems being used to defend Kyiv. The segment detailed how the computer-controlled guns shoot down Iranian-made Shahed drones and cruise missiles. The hosts mock the "weird" nature of the reporting, which focuses on technical specifications and "cool looking" hardware rather than the primary headlines. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), gepard, anti-aircraft, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), shahed, [kyiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyiv.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Patriot Missile Costs, Military Industrial Complex Inflation (27:10–28:56) A PBS report claimed that Patriot missiles cost $4 million per shot to intercept ballistic and hypersonic targets. The hosts express shock at this price point, questioning if the figure has been adjusted for inflation or if it represents a windfall for the military-industrial complex. The effectiveness of the Patriot system is also called into question. Keywords: [patriot missile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-missile.md), [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [hypersonic missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Olya Timoshuk, The "Greta of Ukraine" Media Persona (28:56–30:57) PBS featured a human-interest segment on Olya Timoshuk, a resident of a rebuilt apartment block in Kyiv who claims to sleep better at night due to air defenses. The hosts characterize her as a "superstar" or a "Greta of Ukraine" figure, suggesting she is being used as a charming face for a psychological operation to make Western audiences feel good about military aid. Keywords: olya timoshuk, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [kyiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyiv.md), [human interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-interest.md), [psyop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psyop.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Vitali Klitschko, The "Illusion of Peace" in Kyiv (31:00–33:21) Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the current peaceful atmosphere in the city as an "illusion" because Russian missile strikes could occur at any moment. Despite the threat, many residents have returned to their normal lives, frequenting outdoor cafes and bars. The hosts interpret this reporting as a way to position the war as nearly over while maintaining a sense of imminent danger. Keywords: [vitali klitschko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitali-klitschko.md), [kyiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyiv.md), air alarms, russian missiles, outdoor cafes [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/14.md) ### 15. France 24, Prigozhin's Declaration of War (33:22–34:43) France 24 reported on Yevgeny Prigozhin's audio messages accusing the Russian military leadership of lying about the reasons for the invasion of Ukraine. Prigozhin claimed that the Defense Ministry deceived the public about planned NATO aggression to justify the war. This is framed as a strategic move to dispel the official Kremlin narrative. Keywords: [france 24](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france-24.md), [yevgeny prigozhin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yevgeny-prigozhin.md), [bakhmut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakhmut.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [russian defense ministry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-defense-ministry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Radiation Disaster Warnings (34:43–38:00) President Zelensky warned of a possible Russian "terrorist attack" involving a radiation leak at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. While Deutsche Welle reported on the rising risks, the BBC noted that UN nuclear watchdogs recently found the station could operate safely. The hosts question the logic of Russia sabotaging a plant they currently control and guard. Keywords: [zaporizhzhia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zaporizhzhia.md), [nuclear power plant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power-plant.md), [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [iaea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iaea.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [deutsche welle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutsche-welle.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal and NATO Article 5 Resolution (38:01–42:36) Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal introduced a Senate resolution stating that any use of a nuclear device by Russia or Belarus that spreads radiation into NATO territory should be considered an attack on NATO itself. This would effectively invoke Article 5. The hosts argue this is a "setup" for a false flag operation involving the Zaporizhzhia plant to force NATO's direct entry into the conflict. Keywords: [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [richard blumenthal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-blumenthal.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [article 5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-5.md), nuclear device, [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Putin's Strategic Dilemma, Potential Withdrawal from Ukraine (42:37–46:40) The hosts speculate on Vladimir Putin's options in light of the NATO Article 5 resolution. They suggest he may be forced to withdraw from most of Ukraine while keeping Crimea to avoid the "setup" at the nuclear plant. The Wagner Group incident is viewed as a distraction from the high-stakes diplomatic maneuvering and the massive financial "heist" involving reconstruction funds. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [tactical nukes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tactical-nukes.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Historical Fractals, 1920s Parallels and Kamala Harris (46:42–49:35) A comparison is drawn between the current era and the early 1920s, noting parallels between the Spanish Flu and COVID-19, and the Russian Civil War and the current Ukraine conflict. The hosts suggest Kamala Harris mirrors Calvin Coolidge's background as a former lawyer and governor, potentially ushering in a new "Roaring Twenties" characterized by a hands-off government approach. Keywords: [calvin coolidge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calvin-coolidge.md), warren g. harding, [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), roaring twenties, russian civil war [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Wesley Clark's Seven Countries, Sudan Conflict Update (49:35–52:02) General Wesley Clark's famous memo about taking out seven countries in five years is revisited in the context of the current war in Sudan. Heavy shelling is reported in Khartoum, while Arab militias are allegedly conducting ethnic cleansing in Darfur. The hosts note the lack of celebrity activism, specifically mentioning George Clooney's absence from the current Darfur crisis. Keywords: [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sudan.md), [khartoum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khartoum.md), [darfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darfur.md), [ethnic cleansing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethnic-cleansing.md), [human rights watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights-watch.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/20.md) ### 21. George Clooney's Career, CNN's Confusion on Prigozhin (52:03–54:20) The hosts discuss George Clooney's shift toward independent film production and his lack of involvement in current political distractions. Meanwhile, CNN's Wolf Blitzer is criticized for appearing "un-read" on the Wagner Group operation, continuing to push a "regime change" narrative while missing the broader tactical implications of the mutiny. Keywords: [george cloney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-cloney.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), indie movies [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Obama on Christiane Amanpour, Angela Merkel's Health and Legacy (54:21–58:31) Barack Obama appeared on Christiane Amanpour's program to discuss the 2014 annexation of Crimea and defend Angela Merkel's legacy. Merkel is currently facing criticism for Germany's "Energiewende" and dependence on Russian energy. The hosts recall rumors of Merkel's health issues, specifically her public shaking fits, and note that Obama's administration famously spied on her. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [christiane amanpour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christiane-amanpour.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [energiewende](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energiewende.md), [parkinson's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkinson-s.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Putin's Exit Strategy, The "Hot Dog Boy" in Belarus (58:32–1:03:25) The hosts debate how Vladimir Putin can exit the Ukraine conflict without losing face. They suggest that Prigozhin (the "hot dog boy") being in Belarus could serve as a distraction or a Trojan horse. The ultimate goal for Putin would be to secure Crimea, hand back the nuclear plants to Ukraine, and end the sanctions, potentially resolving the war within a month. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [yevgeny prigozhin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yevgeny-prigozhin.md), [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Record Heat in China, 100 Years of the 19-Inch Rack (1:03:26–1:06:01) Beijing recorded temperatures over 104 degrees, a record not seen in 70 years. The hosts use this to question the long-term trends of global warming. Additionally, they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19-inch equipment rack, tracing its origins back to the early days of radio hobbyists in 1923. Keywords: [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), 19-inch rack, [radio history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-history.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/24.md) ### 25. New Global Financial Compact, Macron's Climate Summit (1:06:02–1:09:19) President Emmanuel Macron hosted the "New Global Financial Compact" summit in Paris, aimed at raising $4 trillion annually for climate action in developing nations. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attended to support building "sustainable infrastructure." The hosts criticize the summit as a "money conference" and a "rip-off," noting that Siemens Energy shares recently plunged 37% due to failures in wind turbine technology. Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [janet yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [global south](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-south.md), [wind turbines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-turbines.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Lab-Grown Meat, Jeff Bezos and Jose Andres (1:09:20–1:12:16) Chef Jose Andres and Van Jones each received $100 million donations from Jeff Bezos to use at their discretion. Andres is now a major proponent of lab-grown "brew chicken." The hosts suggest the Michelin star system is corrupt and that Andres is being paid to promote synthetic food alternatives. Keywords: [lab-grown meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-meat.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [jose andres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jose-andres.md), [van jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-jones.md), [world central kitchen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-central-kitchen.md), [michelin star](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelin-star.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Fetal Bovine Serum, The Reality of Cultured Meat (1:12:17–1:15:47) A former molecular biologist explains that lab-grown meat requires "media" for cell growth, specifically Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) taken from cow embryos. This contradicts the "no-kill" marketing of the industry. Furthermore, the energy-intensive process of producing cultured meat results in a carbon footprint 25 times higher than traditional beef production. Keywords: fetal bovine serum, fbs, [molecular biology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molecular-biology.md), [bioreactors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioreactors.md), [carbon footprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-footprint.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Mormon Crickets in Elko, Anti-LDS Naming Conventions (1:15:48–1:20:34) Elko, Nevada is currently experiencing a massive infestation of "Mormon crickets," which eat their own dead and create hazardous road conditions. The hosts suggest the name is a derogatory "op" against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who have requested not to be called Mormons. They speculate this could be an intelligence community jab related to the NSA's presence in Utah. Keywords: [elko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elko.md), [nevada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nevada.md), mormon crickets, latter-day saints, [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [mike lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-lee.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Value for Value Model, PayPalpocalypse and FedNow (1:20:35–1:26:44) The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" funding model, contrasting it with traditional advertising and subscriptions. They address the "PayPalpocalypse" that affected their donation base and look forward to the implementation of "FedNow" in July, which they believe will facilitate cheaper, direct transactions despite potential government surveillance concerns. 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Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [sir david](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-david.md), frank duivenvoorden, valentino argaro, bobby j [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Arkansas Transgender Healthcare Ban, Legal Challenges (1:50:26–1:57:06) A federal judge in Arkansas ruled the state's ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors unconstitutional. The ruling was based on three factors: the Equal Protection Clause, parental rights to make medical decisions, and the First Amendment rights of physicians to consult with patients. The hosts express confusion over the legal logic, particularly the application of sex discrimination to trans-specific care. Keywords: [arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [gender-affirming care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-affirming-care.md), [equal protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equal-protection.md), [parental rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parental-rights.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Medical Consensus on Gender Dysphoria, ACLU Strategy (1:57:07–2:01:15) The American Medical Association and American Pediatrics Association maintain a consensus that gender-affirming care is in the best interest of minors diagnosed with dysphoria. The ACLU is pursuing a three-pronged legal strategy involving personal autonomy and human dignity. Similar bans have been blocked or challenged in Florida and Indiana, with a focus on securing Medicaid coverage for these procedures. Keywords: [gender dysphoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-dysphoria.md), [american medical association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-medical-association.md), [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [indiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiana.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Long-Term Effects of Transition, Chemical Castration (2:01:16–2:04:58) The hosts argue that parents are being under-informed about the long-term effects of puberty blockers and hormone treatments. They claim that many of the chemicals used in "gender-affirming care" are identical to those used for chemical castration. They criticize the medical community for exploiting trusting parents for financial gain. Keywords: [puberty blockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puberty-blockers.md), chemical castration, medical community, [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transition.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Christopher Rufo, Corruption of Medicine and COVID Parallels (2:05:13–2:08:04) Christopher Rufo's reporting in City Journal explores how "transgender ideology" captured medical institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. An anonymous physician claims that the authoritarian, censorious culture established during the pandemic allowed "experts" to declare puberty blockers the gold standard of care without peer-reviewed evidence or permitted dissent. 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Keywords: [peter mccullough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-mccullough.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), gender change, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), screen-induced autism [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Starbucks Union Strikes, Cultural Revolution Parallels (2:12:36–2:16:06) Starbucks union workers are striking over the company's refusal to allow Pride flags in stores. The hosts compare this "cultural shift" to Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution in the late 1960s, warning that pitting youth against parents and employers can lead to extreme societal violence, citing the historical Guangxi massacre. Keywords: [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [pride month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-month.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [cultural revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-revolution.md), [mao zedong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mao-zedong.md), guangxi massacre [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/37.md) ### 38. Boston Apartment Incident, Children in DCF Custody (2:16:07–2:18:41) In Boston, four children under the age of 10 were taken into DCF custody after being found in an unsanitary apartment with six cross-dressing men, drugs, and sex toys. The discovery occurred after one adult died on the scene. While officials state this is not representative of the LGBTQ community, the hosts use the incident to highlight concerns about child safety in radical environments. Keywords: [boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston.md), dcf, mary ellen mccormick apartments, [cross-dressing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cross-dressing.md), [drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drugs.md), [child safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-safety.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/38.md) ### 39. DTC Drug Ads, Ozempic Side Effects and Cancer Risks (2:18:41–2:23:38) Direct-to-consumer advertising is dominated by skin condition treatments and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. The EU has raised safety signals regarding GLP-1 medications and potential thyroid or pancreatic cancer risks. The Cleveland Clinic is reportedly running "damage control" segments to frame Ozempic's side effects, such as persistent vomiting, as manageable under a doctor's care. 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Keywords: titan submersible, [titanic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/titanic.md), [james cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-cameron.md), implosion, [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), hydrophones [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/40.md) ### 41. Rear Admiral Kirby, Submersible Search "Distraction" (2:27:10–2:29:55) Rear Admiral John Kirby and the Coast Guard are criticized for maintaining a search over an area the "size of Connecticut" despite the Navy having acoustic data suggesting an immediate implosion. The hosts characterize the event as a "distraction of the week" or a psychological operation intended to dominate the news cycle. 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Keywords: [karine jean-pierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karine-jean-pierre.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [hunter biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md), [shakedown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shakedown.md), [modi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modi.md), [state dinner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-dinner.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1567-wagner-the-dog/chapter/43.md) ### 44. Media Shift on FBI/CIA, Kelly O'Donnell on Hunter Biden (2:36:01–2:40:18) The hosts reflect on how the Democratic party's stance on the FBI and CIA has shifted from skepticism to support. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reported on the "unprecedented" nature of Hunter Biden's public appearances following his plea deal. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has vowed to continue investigating the president's son despite the DOJ's resolution. 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