# The Meloni > The White House deploys a new media lexicon to defend the President's health as global conflicts intensify from the Red Sea to the Korean Peninsula. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1670 - **Published:** 2024-06-20 - **Length:** 3h 20m - **People:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/person/adam-curry.md) (host), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/person/john-c-dvorak.md) (host) - **Topics:** [Cheap Fakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheap-fakes.md), Putin North Korea, Boeing Hearing, Stonehenge Protest, [Ten Commandments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ten-commandments.md), Red Sea Conflict - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni ## About this episode White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduced the term cheap fakes this week to dismiss viral footage of President Joe Biden appearing disoriented at the G7 summit. The administration and media allies like CBS News executive editor Rona Tarrant claim videos of the President being physically guided by Giorgia Meloni and Barack Obama are deceptively edited. This coordinated messaging strategy aims to neutralize public concern over the President's visible aging and recent motionless appearances at White House events. International tensions escalated as Vladimir Putin visited Kim Jong-un in North Korea to sign a mutual defense treaty, signaling a major geopolitical shift. In the Middle East, the Israeli military approved offensive plans for Lebanon following threats from Hezbollah, while Houthi rebels claimed to have sunk the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. Domestically, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a mandate requiring the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, and the Los Angeles Unified School District moved to ban student cell phone use. Meanwhile, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faced a bipartisan Senate grilling over safety failures and whistleblower allegations regarding non-conforming aircraft parts. Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion targeted Stonehenge and private jets with orange paint, sparking a debate over the restoration history of the ancient site. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the podcast industry's shift away from the failed McKinsey-led celebrity strategy at Spotify in favor of the resilient Value for Value model. The session concludes with a technical deep dive into Windows optimization using Glary Utilities and a report on the global greening effect of increased carbon dioxide. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/transcript.md. ### 1. Juneteenth History, Gaslighting, and Mental Enslavement Claims (0:00–3:16) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the origins of Juneteenth, noting that Black Americans historically celebrated the end of slavery on January 1st to mark the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. A featured clip argues that the modern framing of Juneteenth is a "repackaged segregation" by the left, claiming Democrats kept people enslaved for two years after abolition until right-wing men intervened in Galveston on June 19, 1865. Keywords: [juneteenth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juneteenth.md), [abraham lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [emancipation proclamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emancipation-proclamation.md), [galveston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/galveston.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md), [rosa parks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rosa-parks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Karine Jean-Pierre, White House "Cheap Fakes" Media Strategy (3:17–8:48) White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduces the term "cheap fakes" to describe edited videos of President Joe Biden appearing mentally confused or frail. The hosts analyze a media supercut featuring MSNBC and CNN pundits adopting the terminology to discredit viral clips of Biden at the G7 summit. They argue the administration is coordinating with media outlets to gaslight the public regarding the President's visible aging. Keywords: [karine jean-pierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karine-jean-pierre.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [cheap fakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheap-fakes.md), [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Taylor Swift AI Images, White House Legislation Setup (8:48–11:20) The hosts revisit their January 2024 prediction regarding an "AI op" involving explicit generated images of Taylor Swift on X. They analyze a White House press briefing where a reporter asks a seemingly pre-approved question about federal legislation to criminalize such images. They suggest the event was a "setup" to embed the fear of deepfakes into the public consciousness. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), x, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/3.md) ### 4. CBS News Confirmed, Rona Tarrant on Viral Biden Clips (11:20–20:40) CBS News executive editor Rona Tarrant defends President Biden against viral videos from the G7 summit in Italy, claiming clips of him "wandering" were deceptively edited. Tarrant explains that Biden was actually speaking to a paratrooper off-camera and warns viewers to check sources for partisan bias. The hosts mock the "CBS News Confirmed" branding as a tool for government gaslighting. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), rona tarrant, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [g7 summit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g7-summit.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [giorgia meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/giorgia-meloni.md), [fact checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Obama and Meloni, Physical Guidance of President Biden (20:41–26:25) The discussion focuses on instances where world leaders like Barack Obama and Giorgia Meloni physically guided President Biden during public events. The hosts discuss claims that Biden "froze" on stage during a fundraiser with Jimmy Kimmel, requiring Obama to lead him away. They mock Karine Jean-Pierre's defensive responses, jokingly referring to a new "Maloney" dance craze on TikTok. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [giorgia meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/giorgia-meloni.md), [dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dementia.md), [elder abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elder-abuse.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), the maloney [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Juneteenth White House Concert, Biden's Lack of Movement (26:25–30:08) The hosts review footage from a White House Juneteenth concert where President Biden appeared to stand motionless while others danced. They highlight a gaffe by Karine Jean-Pierre where she accidentally referred to the President's lack of dancing as a "mental" or "health issue" before correcting herself. The segment concludes with a comparison to the "Emperor's New Clothes" fable. Keywords: [juneteenth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juneteenth.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [concert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/concert.md), [dancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dancing.md), health issue, emperor has no clothes [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Democratic Party Strategy, Potential Hillary Clinton Replacement (30:09–33:26) A speculative discussion explores a "Plan B" for the Democratic ticket involving Hillary Clinton replacing Kamala Harris. The hosts suggest Harris might be moved to a California gubernatorial run or exit due to a family health crisis involving Doug Emhoff. They posit that Clinton would be more likely to invoke the 25th Amendment against Biden than Harris would. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md), [doug emhoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doug-emhoff.md), [california governor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-governor.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Extinction Rebellion, Stonehenge and Private Jet Protests (33:27–36:46) Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion used fire extinguishers to spray orange paint on Stonehenge and several private jets at an airfield where Taylor Swift's plane was reportedly parked. The hosts discuss the history of Stonehenge's 1958 restoration and the technical implications of spray-painting aircraft, which grounds the planes for safety inspections. Keywords: [extinction rebellion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extinction-rebellion.md), [stonehenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stonehenge.md), [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [private jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md), orange paint, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Transient Global Amnesia, Taylor Swift Eras Tour Phenomenon (36:46–43:38) Science reports suggest Taylor Swift fans are experiencing "transient global amnesia" due to sensory overload and emotional stress during concerts. The hosts compare this to their own experiences at high-intensity events, with one host recounting seeing Jimi Hendrix six times. They suggest the "Swift Op" involves mind control through strobe lights and rapid costume changes to influence young voters. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [eras tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eras-tour.md), transient global amnesia, [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md), [jimi hendrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimi-hendrix.md), neuroadrenaline [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Donald Sutherland Passing, Eid Celebrations in the Netherlands (43:41–47:12) The hosts note the passing of actor Donald Sutherland and describe the atmosphere of Eid celebrations in the Netherlands. They discuss local resentment toward wealthy Ukrainian refugees seen driving high-end vehicles like Range Rovers and Bentleys while receiving government stipends. They report a general "fatigue" in Europe regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Keywords: [donald sutherland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-sutherland.md), [eid al-adha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eid-al-adha.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [range rover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/range-rover.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General Appointment (47:12–49:47) Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is positioned to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General. To secure the role, Rutte reportedly provided a written guarantee to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban that Hungary would not be required to provide funds or personnel for the war in Ukraine. The hosts characterize Rutte as a "milk toast" career bureaucrat. Keywords: [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [jens stoltenberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jens-stoltenberg.md), [viktor orban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viktor-orban.md), [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [romania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/romania.md), [unilever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unilever.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Ukraine War Update, Russian Glide Bombs (49:49–52:33) Richard Engel reports on the arrival of American Abrams tanks and munitions to the Ukrainian front lines. The segment highlights the devastating impact of Russian "glide bombs"—older munitions retrofitted with wings and guidance systems—which President Zelensky claims are being fired at a rate of 3,000 per month. Keywords: [richard engel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-engel.md), [abrams tanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abrams-tanks.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), glide bombs, [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Putin Visit to North Korea, Mutual Defense Treaty (52:33–57:20) Vladimir Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Kim Jong-un, promising mutual aid if either nation is attacked. The hosts speculate that the visit is about more than just artillery shells, potentially signaling a long-term geopolitical shift ahead of a possible second Trump administration. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), mutual defense, [artillery shells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artillery-shells.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Israel-Lebanon Border Tensions, Hezbollah Conflict Escalation (57:21–1:02:54) The Israeli military has approved operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon following increased rocket fire from Hezbollah. Tensions are high as Hezbollah released drone footage of targets in Haifa, while Prime Minister Netanyahu accused the Biden administration of withholding weapons. The UN Human Rights Office simultaneously raised concerns about potential Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Keywords: [hezbollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hezbollah.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md), [idf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idf.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), isaac herzog, [aipac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aipac.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Houthi Attacks, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Sinking Rumors (1:02:54–1:07:08) Houthi rebels claimed to have sunk the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea, a claim the ship's captain, Christopher Hill, dismissed as "comical" via social media. Hill posted videos of "Taco Tuesday" and the ship's facility dog to maintain morale. The hosts discuss the high cost of maintaining a carrier strike group in a combat zone. Keywords: [houthis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthis.md), uss dwight d. eisenhower, [red sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-sea.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), taco tuesday, [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Red Sea Maritime Security, Economic Impact of Rerouting (1:07:08–1:15:02) Justin Logan of the Cato Institute criticizes the U.S. maritime strategy in the Red Sea, noting that the "Operation Prosperity Guardian" coalition is spending millions to intercept cheap Houthi drones. The hosts argue that the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope primarily affects European trade and suggest the U.S. might benefit from the disruption by selling more liquid petroleum gas. Keywords: [red sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-sea.md), [cato institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cato-institute.md), [houthis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthis.md), [shipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shipping.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md), liquid petroleum gas, [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Social Media Age Restrictions, Surgeon General Warning Labels (1:15:04–1:21:28) U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms to address a youth mental health crisis. The hosts deconstruct this push, suggesting that the comparison to the tobacco industry is a precursor to state-level social media taxation, similar to the Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette companies. Keywords: [vivek murthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-murthy.md), [surgeon general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgeon-general.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [tobacco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tobacco.md), [warning labels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warning-labels.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [taxation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Cell Phone Bans in Schools, LAUSD Policy (1:21:29–1:27:33) The Los Angeles Unified School District voted to ban cell phone use during the school day to improve student focus and mental health. The hosts discuss the challenges teachers face with digital distractions and criticize "newcomer" exemptions for translation purposes. They ultimately advocate for homeschooling as the only solution to a "broken" public education system. Keywords: [lausd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lausd.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), cell phone ban, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [newcomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newcomers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Podcast Industry, Spotify and McKinsey Strategy Failure (1:27:34–1:33:27) The hosts discuss the evolution of the podcast industry, recalling how McKinsey consultants ignored advice to stay out of the space. They critique Spotify's failed billion-dollar "advertising play" with celebrities like Meghan Markle and the Kardashians. They reaffirm their commitment to the "Value for Value" model to avoid the censorship and "brand safety" constraints of traditional advertising. Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [mckinsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mckinsey.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [meghan markle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meghan-markle.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony for Episode 1670 (1:33:27–1:41:42) The hosts conduct the donation segment, featuring a $1,000 "switcheroo" donation from Duchess Kim for her father's 65th birthday. They knight several producers, including Sebastian de Stigter and "Pop Pop of the Pocket Protectors." Linda Lou Patkin is thanked for her consistent support of the show through her executive resume service. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [resume](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resume.md), [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/20.md) ### 21. New Amsterdam TV Clip, Racism and Medical Diagnosis (1:41:42–1:45:22) A viral clip from the TV medical drama "New Amsterdam" is analyzed, where a doctor claims a young boy's tumor was caused by "internalized racism." Although the clip is several years old, the hosts discuss it as an example of extreme ideological messaging in popular media during the COVID-19 era. Keywords: new amsterdam, tv show, [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), medical drama, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), social resistance [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/21.md) ### 22. American Airlines Racial Discrimination Lawsuit (1:45:22–1:46:57) Three Black passengers have sued American Airlines after being removed from a flight due to an alleged "offensive odor." CEO Robert Isom issued an apology and formed an advisory group to improve the experience for Black customers. The hosts question the validity of the incident, suggesting it could be a coordinated legal scam. Keywords: [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [naacp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naacp.md), [racial discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-discrimination.md), [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md), offensive odor, robert isom [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/22.md) ### 23. "Maybe a Girl" for Congress, LGBTQ Slang Definitions (1:46:57–1:49:59) The hosts discuss "Maybe a Girl" (Maebe A. Girl), a drag queen who ran for Congress in California's 30th District. They also clarify the term "baby gay" based on feedback from a listener, explaining it refers to someone who has recently come out of the closet rather than an actual infant. Keywords: maybe burke, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), baby gay, [drag queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drag-queen.md), anonymous gay accountant [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Masterpiece Cake Shop, New Transgender Cake Case (1:50:00–1:52:28) Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cake Shop is back in court after refusing to bake a pink cake with blue frosting to celebrate a gender transition. The hosts note that the request was made on the same day the Supreme Court took up Phillips' previous case involving a same-sex wedding cake, suggesting the litigation is a targeted "setup." Keywords: jack phillips, masterpiece cakeshop, [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools, California Pronoun Law (1:52:29–1:57:11) Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom. The hosts suggest this is a tactical move to counter the presence of pride flags. Meanwhile, California is considering a law that would ban schools from notifying parents if a child changes their pronouns, which critics argue undermines parental rights. Keywords: [louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md), [jeff landry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-landry.md), [ten commandments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ten-commandments.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), [parental rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parental-rights.md), [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Climate Change Gaslighting, New York Heat Wave (1:57:11–2:03:36) New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned residents of a "historic" heat wave, which the hosts argue is typical summer weather for the region. They critique media reports from "Climate Central" that blame carbon dioxide for creating a "wool blanket" effect, asserting that high temperatures are actually driven by barometric pressure and humidity. Keywords: [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [heat dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-dome.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), climate central, [humidity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humidity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/26.md) ### 27. House Science Committee, CO2 and Global Greening (2:03:37–2:08:47) During a House Science Committee hearing, a representative points out that U.S. trains contribute a negligible percentage of global CO2. The hosts also discuss a 2024 peer-reviewed paper confirming a "global greening" trend, where increased CO2 levels have led to an expansion of Earth's leaf cover equivalent to 1.4 times the size of the United States. Keywords: house science committee, [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md), [trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trains.md), global greening, [photosynthesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photosynthesis.md), [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/27.md) ### 28. California Wildfires, COP 29 in Baku (2:08:47–2:12:24) Early wildfires in California and New Mexico are being attributed to climate change by media outlets, though the hosts point to poor forest management and unburned fuel buildup. They note that the upcoming COP 29 climate summit will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, continuing the trend of hosting these events in oil-rich nations. Keywords: [wildfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wildfires.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md), [forest management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forest-management.md), [cop 29](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop-29.md), [baku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baku.md), [azerbaijan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azerbaijan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Tropical Glaciers, "Slow Crisis" Terminology (2:12:25–2:16:32) A climate expert discusses the disappearance of Venezuela's last glacier and predicts a three-meter sea level rise over the next 800 to 1,000 years. The hosts mock the term "slow crisis" as an oxymoron and a gaslighting tactic used to maintain public anxiety over long-term environmental changes. Keywords: [glaciers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glaciers.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [sea level rise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level-rise.md), [antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), [climate crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-crisis.md), oxymoron [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/29.md) ### 30. EU Nature Restoration Law, Farmer Protests (2:16:33–2:19:13) EU environment ministers passed a controversial nature restoration law despite opposition from several member states, including the Netherlands and Hungary. The law requires restoring 20% of land and sea by 2030, a move that has sparked widespread protests from farmers who fear the loss of agricultural land to "nature" mandates. 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Keywords: [caltrans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caltrans.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [gas tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-tax.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), road usage charge, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Hunter Biden Verdict, Potential Presidential Pardon (2:21:22–2:27:39) The Heritage Foundation's Mike Howell analyzes the federal guilty verdict against Hunter Biden on gun charges. Howell argues the case was a "lowest level" distraction from the Biden family's alleged international influence-peddling schemes and suggests the conviction sets the stage for a sympathetic presidential pardon that could cover all of Hunter's legal liabilities. 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