# Food Noise > Pharmaceutical giants rebrand sugar addiction as food noise while political tensions boil over from the Republican debate stage to the high-security streets of San Francisco. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1606 - **Published:** 2023-11-09 - **Length:** 3h 23m - **Topics:** [Zepbound](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zepbound.md), Food Noise, [GOP Debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop-debate.md), APEC Summit, [Zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), ESG Rules, TikTok Ban - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise ## About this episode Eli Lilly secures FDA approval for Zepbound as pharmaceutical analysts project the chronic weight management market to become the largest in history. The drug, a rebranded version of the diabetes medication Mounjaro, enters a landscape where Dr. Payal Kohli and other medical professionals are already rebranding sugar addiction as food noise. This shift toward lifelong pharmaceutical intervention comes as marketing budgets for GLP-1 agonists reach record highs despite safety warnings regarding thyroid C-cell tumors found in rat studies. In the political arena, the third Republican primary debate in Miami saw Vivek Ramaswamy call for the resignation of RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel while labeling Nikki Haley as scum during a heated exchange over TikTok and Chinese military investments. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton appeared on The View to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, warning of a domestic military crackdown if he secures a second term. These domestic tensions mirror international escalations as the Pentagon launches airstrikes against Iranian-linked facilities in Syria following forty separate attacks on American troops in the region. San Francisco officials conducted massive sweeps of homeless encampments to gussy up the city for the arrival of Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit. On the ground in Pennsylvania, election officials in Northampton County confirmed that a clerical coding error by ES&S caused voting machines to flip yes and no votes on the ballot. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also clarified his stance on vaccine safety trials during a rare NPR appearance while his own family continues to publicly oppose his presidential campaign. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/transcript.md. ### 1. Disney Corporate Governance, Nelson Peltz and Ike Perlmutter (0:00–2:03) A discussion regarding activist investor Nelson Peltz and former Marvel owner Ike Perlmutter attempting a leverage buyout or board takeover of Disney. The move is characterized as an effort to strip the company of "woke" influences following a period of financial decline. Keywords: [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), nelson peltz, ike perlmutter, [marvel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marvel.md), activist investor [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/1.md) ### 2. FCC Broadband Equity, Biden Executive Order and Internet Control (2:04–4:21) Clarification regarding rumors that the U.S. government is taking over the internet. President Joe Biden issued an executive order utilizing the Infrastructure Act to instruct the FCC to enforce equity in broadband access, which critics view as a backdoor to Title II regulation without Congressional approval. Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), broadband equity, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [infrastructure act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure-act.md), [title ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ii.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Mandatory Alcohol Detection, 2026 Vehicle Safety Regulations (4:22–6:05) A review of legislation requiring all new vehicles manufactured after 2026 to include passive alcohol detection technology. Representative Thomas Massie attempted to strike the mandate, but the provision remains, leading to concerns about the inability to disable such systems in future internal combustion and electric vehicles. Keywords: alcohol detection, [thomas massie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-massie.md), [madd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madd.md), 2026 cars, [internal combustion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internal-combustion.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Toyota Hilux Champ, $10,000 Basic Truck and Analog Skills (6:06–8:19) Toyota is releasing a stripped-down truck for approximately $10,000 in international markets, featuring manual windows and no radio. The discussion transitions into a tangent about the inability of younger generations to operate manual window cranks or read analog clocks. Keywords: [toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), hilux champ, [analog clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/analog-clock.md), manual windows, [automotive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automotive.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian Asset Seizure and U.S. Credit (8:20–11:34) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to request further financial support. Zelensky proposed that the U.S. seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund the war or provide Ukraine with credit to be repaid after the conflict. Keywords: [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russian assets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-assets.md), [meet the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), [military aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-aid.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Yoder Law, Straight Pride Flag and Classroom Lawsuits (11:36–15:27) A lawyer on TikTok is promoting a "Straight Flag" packet designed to challenge the presence of Pride flags in public schools. The strategy involves citing viewpoint discrimination case law to force schools to either display the straight flag or face lawsuits for punitive damages ranging from $300,000 to $1.1 million. Keywords: yoder law, [pride flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-flag.md), viewpoint discrimination, [public schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-schools.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Eli Lilly Zepbound, Obesity Opportunity and Pharma Marketing (15:29–20:46) The FDA approved Eli Lilly’s drug Zepbound for chronic weight management, which is a rebranded version of the diabetes drug Mounjaro. Financial analysts describe the "obesity opportunity" as potentially the largest pharmaceutical market in history, with marketing budgets expected to reach record highs. Keywords: [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [zepbound](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zepbound.md), monjaro, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Ozempic Plateau, Tesla of Weight Loss and Dosage Escalation (20:45–24:25) Dr. Payal Kohli discusses the "Ozempic Plateau," where the body's metabolism fights back against weight loss. She suggests that patients who stop losing weight should increase their dosage or switch to Mounjaro, which she labels the "Tesla of weight loss medications." Keywords: [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), plateau, dr. payal kohli, [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [metabolism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metabolism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Chronic Weight Management, FDA Terminology and Rat Studies (24:26–29:27) An examination of the FDA's use of the term "chronic weight management" for Zepbound. The drug's safety warnings include the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors observed in rat studies, though the implications for human health remain officially unknown. Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), chronic weight management, [thyroid cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thyroid-cancer.md), [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Antidepressant Weight Gain, Polypharmacy and Patient Anecdotes (29:28–36:17) Mainstream media outlets are reporting on the use of Ozempic to treat weight gain caused by antidepressants and antipsychotics. Critics argue this creates a cycle of polypharmacy where patients take additional drugs to manage the side effects of previous medications. Keywords: [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), weight gain, [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Food Noise, Sugar Addiction and PBS Medical Coverage (36:18–45:33) PBS featured Dr. Carla Lester discussing "food noise" and "food chatter," terms used to describe constant cravings. The discussion posits that these are marketing euphemisms for sugar addiction and that GLP-1 drugs work by disrupting neural pathways and slowing gastric emptying. Keywords: food noise, [sugar addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sugar-addiction.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [glp-1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glp-1.md), dr. carla lester [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Fast Food Industry, Sugar Companies and Market Speculation (45:34–47:53) A speculative debate on whether weight loss drugs will hurt the bottom line of candy and fast food companies. One host suggests the industry will fight back with negative studies, while the other argues that thin people may feel empowered to eat more sweets, potentially boosting sugar sales. Keywords: [fast food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-food.md), [sugar industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sugar-industry.md), candy companies, [market trends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-trends.md), [short selling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/short-selling.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Insurance Reimbursement, Semaglutide Costs and Drug Naming (47:55–56:27) Discussion of the $1,000 monthly list price for weight loss drugs and the struggle for insurance reimbursement. The segment highlights the disparity between manufacturing costs and retail prices, while mocking the branding of drugs like Zepbound. Keywords: [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [reimbursement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reimbursement.md), [semaglutide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/semaglutide.md), [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [novo nordisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novo-nordisk.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Republican Primary Debate, TikTok Ban and China Policy (56:28–1:03:20) The third Republican primary debate on NBC featured candidates Chris Christie and Ron DeSantis calling for a ban on TikTok. Christie labeled the app Chinese spyware polluting American minds, while DeSantis articulated a China policy summarized as "we win, they lose." Keywords: [republican debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-debate.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Nikki Haley, Chinese Military Planes and Florida Business (1:03:22–1:08:02) Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis clashed over their records regarding Chinese business investments. Haley accused DeSantis of allowing a manufacturer of Chinese military planes to expand training sites near Florida naval bases, while DeSantis defended his record of banning Chinese land acquisitions. Keywords: [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Nikki Haley, "Scum" Comment (1:08:03–1:11:06) Vivek Ramaswamy criticized Nikki Haley for her daughter's use of TikTok, leading Haley to call him "scum" on stage. The exchange highlighted the personal animosity between the two candidates during the NBC debate. Keywords: [vivek ramaswamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-ramaswamy.md), [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [republican debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-debate.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), personal attacks [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Airbnb Data, North Korea Sanctions and Debate Theatrics (1:11:07–1:15:06) Vivek Ramaswamy claimed Airbnb shares user data with the CCP and criticized Haley’s past praise of China. Haley responded by citing her work as UN Ambassador in negotiating sanctions against North Korea and holding China accountable for human rights. Keywords: [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), [ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [vivek ramaswamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-ramaswamy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Ronna McDaniel, Media Bias and Alternative Debate Hosts (1:15:06–1:18:24) Vivek Ramaswamy called for RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel to resign following Republican election losses. He further suggested that debates should be moderated by figures like Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, or Elon Musk rather than mainstream media journalists. Keywords: [ronna mcdaniel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronna-mcdaniel.md), [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Pennsylvania Voting Glitches, Flipped Votes and Human Error (1:18:25–1:22:27) Reports of voting machine malfunctions in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, where "yes" and "no" votes were flipped on retention judges. Election officials and ES&S representatives attributed the issue to a clerical coding error on the printed summary cards. Keywords: [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md), election glitches, [es&s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/es-s.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/19.md) ### 20. RFK Jr. Interview, Vaccine Safety and Family Opposition (1:22:28–1:27:24) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on NPR to discuss his presidential candidacy and his family's public opposition. He clarified his stance on vaccines, stating he is not "anti-vax" but advocates for the same placebo-controlled safety trials required for other medications. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Kentucky Gubernatorial Election, Republican Split Ticket (1:27:24–1:28:56) An analysis of the Kentucky election results where the Democratic governor was re-elected despite Republicans winning other statewide offices. Data suggests over 120,000 Republicans voted for the Democratic incumbent rather than the Republican challenger. Keywords: [kentucky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kentucky.md), [andy beshear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andy-beshear.md), daniel cameron, [election results](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-results.md), [voting patterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-patterns.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Hillary Clinton on The View, Trump "Id" and Cult Mentality (1:28:57–1:32:56) Hillary Clinton appeared on The View to discuss the "danger" of a second Donald Trump term. She described Trump as a "walking id" and suggested his supporters are suffering from a "cult-like dementia," while Joy Behar promoted her new play. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [joy behar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-behar.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Trump-Hitler Comparisons, Electoral College and ABC Retraction (1:32:56–1:38:45) Hillary Clinton compared Donald Trump's potential re-election to the rise of Hitler, warning he would use the military against domestic opposition. Following a commercial break, she issued a scripted clarification regarding her acceptance of the 2016 results while reiterating her opposition to the Electoral College. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [adolf hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adolf-hitler.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [election denial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-denial.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/23.md) ### 24. APEC Summit San Francisco, Xi Jinping and Homeless Sweeps (1:38:45–1:45:31) San Francisco is preparing for the APEC summit and a meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The city has conducted massive sweeps of homeless encampments and "gussied up" the streets to avoid international embarrassment during the high-security event. Keywords: [apec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apec.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Antisemitism and University Reckoning (1:45:32–1:52:20) Alan Dershowitz appeared on Mike Huckabee's show to lament the rise of antisemitism at Harvard and other elite universities. He called for a "reckoning" and urged donors to stop funding institutions that support anti-Israel petitions and Hamas. Keywords: [alan dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [antisemitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antisemitism.md), [mike huckabee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-huckabee.md), [donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donors.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Gaza Conflict, Dumb Bombs and White Phosphorus (1:52:20–1:57:31) Reports on the escalating conflict in Gaza, with U.S. officials expressing concern over the use of "dumb bombs" and high civilian casualties. The Biden administration is reportedly unlikely to grant Israel's request for white phosphorus shells due to the horrific burns they cause. Keywords: [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), dumb bombs, [white phosphorus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-phosphorus.md), [civilian casualties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civilian-casualties.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Rumsfeld Tunnel Map, Media Embeds and War Imagery (1:57:32–2:01:51) A look back at Donald Rumsfeld's 2001 description of sophisticated Al-Qaeda tunnels, comparing them to current Hamas tunnel systems. The segment also addresses allegations that journalists from AP and CNN were embedded with Hamas during the October 7th attacks. Keywords: [donald rumsfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-rumsfeld.md), [tunnels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunnels.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), war photography [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Hamas Hostage Update, Capitol Hill Testimony (2:01:51–2:04:03) Families of Hamas hostages testified on Capitol Hill, urging the U.S. government to do more to secure the release of over 240 people. The discussion highlights the political divide over calls for a ceasefire that do not include the immediate return of hostages. Keywords: [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [hostages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hostages.md), [capitol hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-hill.md), [ceasefire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ceasefire.md), [ntd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntd.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Syria Airstrikes, Iranian Proxies and Naval Deterrence (2:04:04–2:07:27) The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-linked weapon storage facilities in Syria following 40 attacks on U.S. troops. The Pentagon has deployed a second aircraft carrier and a nuclear submarine to the region as a message of deterrence to Iran and its proxies. Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), uss eisenhower, [houthi rebels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthi-rebels.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Antony Blinken, Indo-Pacific Diplomacy and Shen Yun (2:07:27–2:09:46) Secretary of State Antony Blinken shifted his focus to the Indo-Pacific, visiting Japan and South Korea. The State Department expressed concern over China's economic coercion, specifically efforts to block the American performing arts company Shen Yun from performing in South Korea. Keywords: [antony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antony-blinken.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [shen yun](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shen-yun.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Chicago Sanctuary City Debate, Migrant Crisis and Protests (2:09:47–2:12:44) A Chicago City Council meeting devolved into chaos as protesters, primarily African-American residents, demanded a referendum on the city's sanctuary status. Residents expressed anger over the prioritization of migrants being dropped off in their neighborhoods. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [sanctuary city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctuary-city.md), [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Massachusetts Brothel Ring, JP Morgan Epstein Settlement (2:12:44–2:14:18) Federal investigators busted a high-end brothel network in Massachusetts and Virginia catering to elected officials and executives. Separately, JP Morgan Chase settled with over 200 victims of Jeffrey Epstein to avoid testimony from CEO Jamie Dimon. Keywords: brothels, [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md), [jp morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [jamie dimon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamie-dimon.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/32.md) ### 33. LAPD Suicides, Nashville Manifesto and Police Morale (2:14:19–2:17:27) Four Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employees died by suicide within a 24-hour period, bringing the yearly total to eight. The segment also touches on the leaked Nashville trans shooter manifesto and the media's focus on the leak rather than the content. 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