# Global Donut > A defiant Elon Musk dares advertisers to bankrupt X as the intelligence community takes the lead on Middle East hostage negotiations. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1612 - **Published:** 2023-12-06 - **Length:** 3h 46m - **Topics:** DealBook Summit, [Starshield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starshield.md), Donut Economy, [Mounjaro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mounjaro.md), Cyber Avengers, [National Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut ## About this episode Elon Musk, Andrew Ross Sorkin, and Bob Iger dominated the news cycle following a volatile interview at the New York Times DealBook Summit. Musk delivered a profane ultimatum to advertisers attempting to leverage financial pressure against the X platform, specifically naming Disney's Iger while suggesting that a potential bankruptcy would be the fault of the boycotting brands. The confrontation highlights a deepening rift between the billionaire and the legacy media establishment over free speech and corporate influence. CIA Director Bill Burns is now operating as a primary negotiator in the Israel-Hamas hostage crisis, a move that signals a shift in traditional intelligence roles. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned of a five-alarm fire regarding anti-Semitism on American campuses as the House Committee on Education prepares to grill the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn. In the tech sector, CISA Director Jen Easterly issued warnings about software insecurity following a Cyber Avengers hack on a Pennsylvania water system, while Weight Watchers CEO Seema Sistani pivoted the company toward obesity care management using GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Henry Kissinger’s passing sparked a wave of dark humor regarding adrenochrome shortages and the end of a globalist era. Between discussions of the Donut Economy and Amazon using diesel generators to charge electric Rivian vans, the show celebrated cement truck driver Jeff Hannes for saving a choking woman. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak presided over a massive PhD graduation ceremony for the No Agenda faithful. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/transcript.md. ### 1. Kissinger Death, Adrenochrome Claims, and UC Berkeley Donor Anecdote (0:00–4:41) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show by noting the death of Henry Kissinger, jokingly linking it to an adrenochrome shortage. They discuss the "Great Reset" in the context of recent deaths of global figures like Queen Elizabeth II and Charlie Munger. Dvorak shares an anecdote about a former UC Berkeley donor, Bill Bartt, who stopped contributing to the university due to its political spending and the repurposing of a building originally donated for a humor magazine. Keywords: [henry kissinger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-kissinger.md), [adrenochrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adrenochrome.md), [queen elizabeth ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii.md), [charlie munger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-munger.md), [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md), bill bartt, alumni donations [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/1.md) ### 2. CIA Director Bill Burns and Israel-Hamas Hostage Negotiations (4:42–11:09) The discussion shifts to CIA Director Bill Burns' direct involvement in hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Analyzing a CBS News report by Olivia Gazis, the hosts critique the "spook" persona of intelligence reporters and the description of Burns as a "negotiating utility knife." They also examine Benjamin Netanyahu's appearance on Mark Levin's show, where he framed the conflict as a battle between civilization and barbarism involving the "axis of terror." Keywords: [bill burns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-burns.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), olivia gazis, [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), hostage negotiations [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Organ Theft Allegations and Women's Rights Silence (11:09–16:03) Turkish Radio Television (TRT) reports on allegations of organ theft by the Israeli army at Al-Shifa hospital, a claim the hosts find medically dubious. They contrast this with a clip from The View discussing Sheryl Sandberg’s criticism of women's groups and the UN for their silence regarding sexual violence on October 7th. Additionally, they mock the Oakland City Council for attempting to pass an anti-Hamas resolution amidst chaotic public testimony. Keywords: [trt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trt.md), [organ theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organ-theft.md), [al-shifa hospital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-shifa-hospital.md), [sheryl sandberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheryl-sandberg.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), oakland city council, hamas resolution [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Elon Musk, X Advertising Boycott, and New York Times DealBook Summit (16:04–25:28) Elon Musk's controversial interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin is analyzed, specifically his profane message to advertisers attempting to "blackmail" him with money. Musk suggests that if X fails, the public will blame the advertisers like Disney's Bob Iger. The hosts debate whether Musk is intentionally signaling to the military-industrial complex or if he is prepared to let the company go bankrupt to restructure it. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), x, [andrew ross sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-ross-sorkin.md), [bob iger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-iger.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [advertising boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-boycott.md), dealbook summit [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Elon Musk on AI Dangers, Copyright, and Digital God (25:28–33:28) Elon Musk claims OpenAI is "straight-up lying" about not training on copyrighted data and dismisses current lawsuits by stating a "digital God" will exist before they are settled. He describes a shift from losing sleep over AI annihilation to a fatalistic acceptance, suggesting his previous warnings were the primary driver for recent government executive orders on AI regulation. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), digital god, [regulatory capture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulatory-capture.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Andrew Ross Sorkin's Psychoanalysis of Elon Musk (33:28–40:14) The hosts mock Andrew Ross Sorkin's post-interview analysis on the NBC Today show, where he attempts to psychoanalyze Musk's "demons" and "demonic side." They criticize Sorkin's claim that Musk was "grappling" with trust issues and dismiss the recurring media narrative regarding Musk's control over Starlink and its impact on global affairs. Keywords: [andrew ross sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-ross-sorkin.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [nbc today show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-today-show.md), psychoanalysis, [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Starlink Sales Call and Starshield in Israel (40:14–41:47) Elon Musk's visit to Israel is reframed as a sales call for Starshield, the military version of Starlink. The Israeli government reportedly reached an understanding that Starlink would only be used in Gaza with their approval. The hosts suggest Musk's primary motivation is securing defense contracts rather than an "apology tour." Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [starshield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starshield.md), [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [satellite internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-internet.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Chuck Schumer and Congressional Investigations into Campus Anti-Semitism (41:47–45:31) Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warns of a "five-alarm fire" regarding rising anti-Semitism in the U.S. and at top universities. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce is set to hold hearings with the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn. The hosts argue that the Democratic party is now facing blowback from activist groups they previously encouraged. Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [university of pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-pennsylvania.md), [department of education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-education.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/8.md) ### 9. UC Berkeley Lawsuit Regarding Zionist Speaker Bans (45:32–49:05) The Louis D. Brandeis Center is suing UC Berkeley, alleging the university failed to address anti-Semitism after student organizations banned Zionist speakers. The hosts discuss the legal distinction between protected speech and exclusionary conduct on campus, noting the irony compared to previous instances where conservative speakers like Milo Yiannopoulos were deplatformed. Keywords: [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md), [zionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zionism.md), louis d. brandeis center, ken marcus, [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), exclusionary policies [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Pacific War Museum and Historical Speech Restrictions (49:05–52:54) A visit to the Pacific War Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas, prompts a discussion on Admiral Nimitz and the "loose lips sink ships" propaganda of World War II. The hosts reflect on how easily citizens surrender free speech rights during wartime and criticize the historical firebombing of Tokyo as a "senseless" act against civilians. Keywords: pacific war museum, admiral nimitz, [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/10.md) ### 11. UN Report on Displacement in Democratic Republic of Congo (52:55–53:53) The United Nations reports that 450,000 people have been displaced in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the last six weeks due to violence between armed groups and government forces. The hosts note the lack of media attention and public interest in African humanitarian crises compared to other global conflicts. Keywords: [democratic republic of congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-republic-of-congo.md), [unhcr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unhcr.md), [displacement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/displacement.md), human rights violations, [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/11.md) ### 12. CISA Director Jen Easterly on AI and Software Insecurity (53:53–1:01:30) Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), discusses the inherent insecurity of the internet and software. She argues that AI must be developed with "guardrails" to prevent ransomware and infrastructure attacks. The hosts criticize her background as a "globalist spook" and mock her assertion that software was never intended to be safe. Keywords: jen easterly, [cisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisa.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [ransomware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ransomware.md), software safety, [globalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalist.md), [biden administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Cyber Avengers Hack of Pennsylvania Water System (1:01:30–1:05:03) The "Cyber Avengers," a hacking group linked to Iran, targeted a water treatment substation in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, because it used Israeli-made software. The hosts question why critical infrastructure like a local water pump is connected to the public internet, blaming administrative convenience for the vulnerability. Keywords: cyber avengers, aliquippa, [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [water treatment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/water-treatment.md), [industrial control systems](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-control-systems.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/13.md) ### 14. AI Failure in Email Spam and Sports Illustrated Scandal (1:05:03–1:07:03) The hosts argue that AI is "bogus" because it has failed to solve basic problems like email spam and telemarketing calls. They also reference the recent scandal involving Sports Illustrated using AI-generated authors and content, characterizing it as a failure of the technology to produce quality material. Keywords: email spam, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [sports illustrated](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sports-illustrated.md), [advertorials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertorials.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Kmart Australia Secret Santa and Mattel Barbie Native Ad (1:07:03–1:11:17) A news story about a "Secret Santa" paying off layaway accounts at a Kmart in Melbourne is deconstructed as a native advertisement for Mattel. The hosts point out that the news segment specifically highlighted the prices of a Barbie house and dreamboat, suggesting the entire event was a coordinated marketing stunt for the Barbie brand. Keywords: kmart, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [secret santa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-santa.md), [mattel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattel.md), [barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbie.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [layaway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layaway.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Today Show PopStart and Blue Moon Bagel Collaboration (1:11:19–1:16:12) The hosts critique the "PopStart" segment on the Today Show as a platform for native advertising. They highlight a "food collaboration" between Blue Moon beer and Pop-Up Bagels, featuring Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie, as an example of blatant product placement disguised as news. Keywords: [today show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/today-show.md), [carson daly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carson-daly.md), pop-up bagel, [blue moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-moon.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), j-lo [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Weight Watchers Pivot to Obesity Care Management (1:16:13–1:21:50) Weight Watchers CEO Seema Sistani apologizes for the company's past focus on willpower, now framing obesity as a "chronic medical condition" requiring pharmaceutical intervention. The hosts analyze this as a shift toward "obesity care management" following Weight Watchers' acquisition of a telehealth service to prescribe drugs like Mounjaro. Keywords: [weight watchers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-watchers.md), seema sistani, [zepbound](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zepbound.md), [mounjaro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mounjaro.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [telehealth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telehealth.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Mounjaro vs. Ozempic and the Medicare Coverage Push (1:21:51–1:29:20) A report comparing Mounjaro and Ozempic identifies Mounjaro as the "clear winner" for weight loss. The hosts argue that the pharmaceutical industry is lobbying for Medicare to cover these expensive drugs by reclassifying obesity as a disease, which would force private insurers to follow suit and create a massive taxpayer-funded revenue stream. Keywords: [mounjaro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mounjaro.md), [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [weight loss drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss-drugs.md), [insurance coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-coverage.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Pharmaceutical Marketing for Menopause and Perimenopause (1:29:20–1:32:21) The hosts critique a news segment featuring Dr. Alicia Robbins, who suggests that women in their 40s should use weight loss drugs to manage perimenopause symptoms. They characterize this as "ghoulish" marketing intended to expand the consumer base for GLP-1 drugs to younger, healthy populations. Keywords: [menopause](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/menopause.md), perimenopause, [weight loss drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss-drugs.md), [pharmaceutical advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-advertising.md), [native ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-ads.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Congressional Budget Committee and National Debt Disaster (1:32:21–1:36:32) The House Budget Committee discusses the "catastrophic" trajectory of the U.S. national debt. Lawmakers express concern that interest payments may soon exceed the military budget, yet remain hesitant to cut entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. The hosts mock the proposal of a "fiscal commission" as a way for Congress to avoid direct responsibility. Keywords: [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), house budget committee, steve womack, [entitlements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entitlements.md), [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [fiscal commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiscal-commission.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/20.md) ### 21. UN Global Tax Framework and COP28 Climate Finance (1:36:33–1:40:55) A UN resolution led by African states aims to move global tax rule-making from the OECD to the United Nations. Simultaneously, at COP28, discussions focus on "climate finance," with estimates suggesting $1 trillion to $2.4 trillion is needed annually for developing nations. The hosts interpret this as a move toward a global carbon tax managed by the UN. Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), tax justice network, [cop28](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop28.md), [climate finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-finance.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [oecd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oecd.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Amazon Rivian Vans Powered by Diesel Generators (1:40:56–1:41:42) A "Boots on the Ground" report from an Amazon engineer claims that due to power grid limitations, Amazon is using diesel-powered generators to charge its fleet of Rivian electric delivery vans. The hosts highlight the irony of using fossil fuels to power "green" transportation. Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [rivian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rivian.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), diesel generators, [charging stations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charging-stations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/22.md) ### 23. NPR Analysis of Trump's "Vermin" Speech and Alleged Anti-Semitism (1:41:43–1:49:23) The hosts deconstruct an NPR segment featuring Jeff Sharlet and Brook Gladstone, who analyze Donald Trump’s "vermin" speech as a sign of a "slow civil war." NPR contributors claim Trump’s rhetoric about "money changers" and "globalists" is coded anti-Semitism, even suggesting that criticizing Special Counsel Jack Smith is a form of racial or religious signaling. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [brook gladstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brook-gladstone.md), jeff sharlet, vermin speech, [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [jack smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-smith.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Ashli Babbitt as a "Tarot Card of Fascism" (1:49:23–1:54:40) NPR’s Jeff Sharlet describes the late Ashli Babbitt as a "productive martyr" and a "new tarot card in the deck of fascism." The hosts criticize the segment's racial framing, which compares Babbitt's death to the 1915 film *The Birth of a Nation*, calling the NPR analysis "mentally ill" and "left-leaning racism." Keywords: [ashli babbitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashli-babbitt.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [martyrdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martyrdom.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), mythology [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/24.md) ### 25. NPR's "Houseless Man" Narrative and Trump Rallies (1:54:40–1:59:05) NPR discusses Ashli Babbitt's political evolution, citing her frustration with a "houseless man" defecating on her lawn as a turning point toward Trumpism. The hosts mock the use of the term "houseless" and critique NPR's claim that Trump is "riding an undertow" of public anger regarding "transgender craziness" rather than leading it. Keywords: [ashli babbitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashli-babbitt.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [brook gladstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brook-gladstone.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [trump rallies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-rallies.md), houselessness [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Endorses Donald Trump (1:59:07–2:01:09) Mark Fisher, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island, appears on Fox News to explain his support for Donald Trump. Fisher cites the "duplicity" and "hypocrisy" of the Democratic Party and its policies as the reason many Black voters are shifting their support toward Trump. Keywords: [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), mark fisher, [rhode island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhode-island.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [hypocrisy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypocrisy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Nikki Haley's Campaign and "Billionaire Donor" Support (2:01:10–2:11:37) The hosts discuss the "ascension" of Nikki Haley, fueled by endorsements from the Koch brothers and JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon. They characterize Haley as a "warmonger" and a "McCain Democrat" being pushed by the military-industrial complex as a hedge against Donald Trump’s legal troubles. Keywords: [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [jamie dimon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamie-dimon.md), [gop primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop-primary.md), [warmonger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warmonger.md), [foreign policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Speculation on Donald Trump's Vice Presidential Pick (2:11:38–2:13:11) Adam and John speculate on potential running mates for Donald Trump in 2024. They dismiss Nikki Haley as a possibility and suggest Sarah Huckabee Sanders might be a strong choice, while reflecting on the "hedged bet" that was Mike Pence in 2016. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md), [sarah huckabee sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-huckabee-sanders.md), [vivek ramaswamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-ramaswamy.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Merriam-Webster Word of the Year and "Authentic" (2:13:11–2:15:51) Merriam-Webster names "authentic" as the word of the year for 2023, citing high search volume. The hosts express skepticism about the dictionary's data and suggest that "indict" would have been a more culturally relevant choice given the year's news events. 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