# We're Working! > A post-debate Democratic panic triggers a media rebranding of Kamala Harris while global elections in France and the UK signal a massive shift in Western alignment. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1674 - **Published:** 2024-07-04 - **Length:** 3h 17m - **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:** Biden Competency, [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [UK Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-election.md), Kisunla Approval, Boeing Fraud, SCO Summit, [Chevron Deference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron-deference.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working ## About this episode President Joe Biden met with 25 Democratic governors at the White House this week to address growing concerns over his mental fitness following a widely panned debate performance. While Governor Kathy Hochul publicly reaffirmed her support, Representative Lloyd Doggett became the first sitting Democrat to call for the President to step aside. Polling now shows Biden trailing Donald Trump by six points as 80% of voters express serious concerns regarding the President's age and cognitive health. Speculation intensifies around potential replacements including Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, and Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently appeared in a scripted BET Awards segment with Taraji P. Henson. Meanwhile, the FDA approved Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla as the Biden campaign launched a new advertisement addressing the President's age. Internationally, Nigel Farage and the Reform Party influenced a projected Labour landslide in the UK, while Jordan Bardella led the National Rally to victory in the first round of French elections. In the Middle East, Israel seized five square miles of West Bank land as tensions with Hezbollah escalated on the Lebanese border. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed a Vanity Fair hit piece involving a controversial photo of a charred goat, clarifying the animal was not a dog. In San Francisco, viral footage of public nudity at Pride sparked a debate over city enforcement of indecency laws. The episode concludes with a travel warning from John C. Dvorak regarding airline food safety following a mold-contaminated Delta flight to Amsterdam. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/transcript.md. ### 1. Fourth of July Fireworks and Economic Indicators (0:00–4:01) The hosts observe a significant decrease in pre-holiday fireworks displays in both the Texas Hill Country and the California East Bay, interpreting this as a sign of a struggling economy. They discuss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's exclusion of Ted Nugent and the logistical challenges of fog during San Francisco's Independence Day celebrations. Keywords: [fourth of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [independence day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independence-day.md), [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [ted nugent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-nugent.md), [richmond](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richmond.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Media Coverage of President Biden's Competency (4:02–6:20) Discussion focuses on the media's shifting narrative regarding President Joe Biden's mental fitness following his debate performance. The hosts criticize the White House's "cheap fakes" defense and note that CNN and other outlets are beginning to report on the President's visible struggles during international events like D-Day. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [cheap fakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheap-fakes.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [d-day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/d-day.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Council on Foreign Relations Member Roster Analysis (6:23–12:33) An examination of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) membership list reveals numerous high-profile media figures and tech executives. The hosts highlight names such as Sheryl Sandberg, Anthony Scaramucci, and Eric Schmidt, suggesting the organization functions as a globalist network that influences media sentiment against President Biden. Keywords: [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [jeffrey sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-sachs.md), [anthony scaramucci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-scaramucci.md), [joe scarborough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-scarborough.md), [eric schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-schmidt.md), [alex soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-soros.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Democratic Governors Meeting and Biden's Campaign Defiance (12:33–18:51) President Biden met with 25 Democratic governors at the White House to shore up support following his widely panned debate performance. While Governor Kathy Hochul expressed public support, the hosts note that Representative Lloyd Doggett has called for Biden to step aside, and they analyze Biden's physical gait and scripted radio interviews. Keywords: [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), lloyd doggett, [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), democratic governors, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [parkinson's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkinson-s.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Potential Democratic Replacements and Post-Debate Polling (18:51–23:11) Speculation intensifies regarding potential replacements for President Biden, including Governors Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, and JB Pritzker. Recent polling shows Biden trailing Donald Trump by six points, with 80% of surveyed voters expressing concerns about the President's age. Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [gretchen whitmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gretchen-whitmer.md), [jb pritzker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jb-pritzker.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [kristen welker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristen-welker.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Biden Campaign Ad Analysis and January 6 Claims (23:12–24:43) The hosts critique a new Biden campaign advertisement that addresses his age while attacking Donald Trump's record on the economy and the January 6 Capitol riot. They compare the ad's aggressive editing and rhetorical style to historical propaganda. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), campaign advertisement, [insurrection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurrection.md), [truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truth.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Governor Jared Polis and the Biden Stutter Narrative (24:44–27:29) Colorado Governor Jared Polis defended President Biden by attributing his verbal stumbles to a lifelong stutter. The hosts reject this explanation, playing archival clips from 2014 to argue that Biden's current articulation issues are a recent cognitive decline rather than a speech disability. Keywords: [jared polis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-polis.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [stuttering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuttering.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), articulation [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Van Jones and Internal Democratic Party Panic (27:30–30:00) CNN commentator Van Jones reports "full-scale panic" behind the scenes of the Democratic Party, with officials exchanging legal memos via WhatsApp to explore replacement options. The discussion suggests that a transition to Vice President Kamala Harris is being actively planned despite public denials. Keywords: [van jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-jones.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [whatsapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whatsapp.md), legal memos, [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transition.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Ari Emanuel on Hollywood Donors and Legal Hurdles (30:01–34:12) Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, outlines the legal complexities of removing Biden from the ballot in swing states and Ohio. He notes that major Hollywood donors, led by Jeffrey Katzenberg, are beginning to divert funds toward Congressional and Senate races as confidence in the presidency wanes. Keywords: [ari emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ari-emanuel.md), [jeffrey katzenberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-katzenberg.md), [aspen ideas festival](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspen-ideas-festival.md), ohio ballot, [delegates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delegates.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Kamala Harris Media Rebranding and Vogue Coverage (34:12–36:33) The hosts discuss the strategic media elevation of Vice President Kamala Harris, noting Jill Biden's recent Vogue cover as a signal of the administration's grip on power. They analyze Wall Street's perspective that Harris is underestimated and holds a significant advantage due to her access to the Biden-Harris campaign war chest. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [jill biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-biden.md), [vogue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vogue.md), jerzy kosinski, being there, war chest, [approval ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/approval-ratings.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Kamala Harris BET Awards Appearance and Pandering Allegations (36:34–41:48) Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in a scripted FaceTime segment during the BET Awards with actress Taraji P. Henson. The hosts criticize the segment as "pandering," specifically targeting Harris's use of urban slang and her warnings about "extremists" taking away reproductive rights and Plan B. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), taraji p. henson, bet awards, [reproductive rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reproductive-rights.md), [project 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-2025.md), [pandering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandering.md), [code switching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-switching.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Joy Reid TikTok Rants and Project 2025 Rhetoric (41:49–47:01) MSNBC host Joy Reid released a series of informal TikTok videos urging Democrats to stop infighting and focus on defeating "Hitler" (Donald Trump). The hosts discuss the media's focus on the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 and compare it to previous political platforms like the Contract with America. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [project 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-2025.md), [heritage foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heritage-foundation.md), [hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitler.md), [1619 project](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1619-project.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/12.md) ### 13. FDA Approval of Eli Lilly Alzheimer's Drug Kisunla (47:01–50:09) The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's new Alzheimer's medication, Kisunla (donanemab), designed to slow the progression of early-stage dementia. The hosts discuss the drug's $695-per-vial cost and speculate on its potential use for high-profile political figures showing signs of cognitive decline. Keywords: [eli lilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-lilly.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), kisunla, donanemab, [cognitive impairment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-impairment.md), [parkinson's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parkinson-s.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Biden Family Dynamics and Protective Dog Behavior (50:09–53:21) A discussion of the Biden family's German Shepherds and their history of biting Secret Service agents leads to a theory about the household's high-anxiety environment. The hosts suggest Jill Biden has assumed a dominant "Nurse Ratched" role as the President's health declines. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [jill biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-biden.md), [german shepherds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/german-shepherds.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [biting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biting.md), domestic dynamics, nurse ratched [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/14.md) ### 15. RFK Jr. Dog Eating Allegations and Vanity Fair Hit Piece (53:21–56:35) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces a "hit piece" from Vanity Fair involving allegations of sexual misconduct with a babysitter in 1998 and a controversial photo involving a charred animal carcass. RFK Jr. clarified the animal was a goat (cabrito) from South America, while acknowledging he has "skeletons in his closet." Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [vanity fair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vanity-fair.md), joe hagan, dog eating, [sexual misconduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-misconduct.md), babysitter, skeletons [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Youth Political Apathy and the Kamala Train Meme (56:36–1:00:25) A text chain circulating among young people in Brooklyn uses drug-related emojis and "Xanax" references to mock the idea of a Kamala Harris presidency. The hosts interpret this as a sign of deep political apathy and cynicism among Gen Z voters who feel pandered to by the Democratic establishment. Keywords: [brooklyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [ketamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ketamine.md), k-hole, [xanax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xanax.md), [voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/16.md) ### 17. UK General Election and the Rise of Nigel Farage (1:00:26–1:07:36) As the United Kingdom heads to the polls, bookmakers predict a landslide victory for Keir Starmer's Labour Party. The hosts discuss the collapse of the Conservative Party, the influence of Nigel Farage's Reform Party, and a conspiracy theory regarding Barack Obama's recent visit to 10 Downing Street. Keywords: [keir starmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keir-starmer.md), [rishi sunak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rishi-sunak.md), [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [reform party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reform-party.md), [labour party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labour-party.md), [tories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tories.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/17.md) ### 18. French Elections and the National Rally's Energy Policy (1:07:37–1:13:22) Jordan Bardella and the National Rally achieved a significant victory in the first round of the French legislative elections. The party's platform focuses on reducing energy taxes, ending wind power subsidies, and investing in nuclear reactors to combat inflation and "punitive ecology." Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), jordan bardella, national rally, [marine le pen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-le-pen.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [wind power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-power.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/18.md) ### 19. San Francisco Pride Nudity and Public Indecency Controversy (1:13:24–1:18:53) A TikToker's viral rant highlights instances of public nudity and sexual acts in front of children during San Francisco Pride. The hosts criticize the lack of police intervention and the city's failure to enforce age restrictions in "fetish zones," linking the cultural climate to broader political shifts. Keywords: san francisco pride, nudism, public indecency, fetish zone, [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/19.md) ### 20. TikTok Cultural Trends and the Etymology of Podcasting (1:18:55–1:23:30) The hosts review various TikTok trends, including a claim that the phrase "good morning" has racist origins and a Dr. Phil segment about a woman who refuses to speak to family members without social media followers. They also explore the agricultural and cinematic origins of the word "podcast." Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), good morning, [dr. phil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-phil.md), [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md), [ipod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipod.md), [2001 a space odyssey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2001-a-space-odyssey.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Gaza Conflict Safe Zones and Post-War Governance (1:23:30–1:30:30) Israeli airstrikes in designated "safe zones" like Al-Mawassi and heavy fighting in Khan Yunis continue as the IDF claims to have destroyed Hamas's functional military structure. Analysts discuss the likelihood of a long-term Israeli security occupation and the potential for a "bottom-up" governing structure involving local clans. Keywords: [gaza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza.md), [khan yunis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khan-yunis.md), al-mawassi, [idf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idf.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netanyahu.md), [palestinian authority](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestinian-authority.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Hezbollah Tensions and West Bank Land Seizures (1:30:30–1:33:14) Tensions escalate on the Israel-Lebanon border as Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warns of readiness for war with Hezbollah. Simultaneously, settlement tracking groups report the largest Israeli seizure of West Bank land in over three decades, totaling nearly five square miles. Keywords: [hezbollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hezbollah.md), [lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md), [yoav gallant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yoav-gallant.md), [west bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-bank.md), land seizure, shejahiya, [ceasefire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ceasefire.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Sudan Famine and Iranian Presidential Runoff (1:33:14–1:35:52) The United Nations warns of imminent famine in Sudan affecting 25 million people. In Iran, moderate candidate Massoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili head to a presidential runoff, with the hosts questioning the authenticity of news reports using potential AI-generated voices. Keywords: [sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sudan.md), [famine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/famine.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), massoud pezeshkian, saeed jalili, [ai voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-voice.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Putin on Trump's Ukraine Peace Proposal (1:35:53–1:36:43) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he takes Donald Trump's claims about stopping the war in Ukraine seriously and supports the sincerity of the proposal. The hosts note that mainstream media interpreted these comments as a formal endorsement of Trump. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [peace treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peace-treaty.md), [endorsement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/endorsement.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/24.md) ### 25. New York Times Podcast Paywall Strategy (1:36:44–1:41:51) The New York Times is moving its hit podcasts, including "The Daily" and "Serial," behind a subscriber paywall while continuing to run advertisements. The hosts argue this strategy will lead to a loss of cultural relevance, comparing it to Howard Stern's move to SiriusXM. Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [the daily](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily.md), [serial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serial.md), [paywall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paywall.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Value for Value Model and Courtney Kocak Article (1:41:53–1:47:17) An article by Courtney Kocak in Descript explores the "Value for Value" monetization model, crediting Adam Curry but also suggesting Kevin Kelly's "1000 True Fans" as a catalyst. The hosts defend their role in pioneering the model and distinguish it from subscription platforms like Patreon. Keywords: courtney kocak, descript, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), kevin kelly, 1000 true fans, [patreon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patreon.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/26.md) ### 27. No Agenda Art Gallery and Producer Contributions (1:47:18–1:51:40) The hosts celebrate the creative contributions of the "Dutch Masters," artists who provide custom artwork for each episode. They highlight Dame Kenny Bent's "Mummy and the Dummy" train art and discuss the community dynamics within the No Agenda Art Generator. Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [dutch masters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dutch-masters.md), kenny bent, [dreb scott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreb-scott.md), [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), podcast producers, [graphic design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graphic-design.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Executive Producer Credits and Donation Segment (1:51:42–2:00:02) The hosts acknowledge high-tier donors who contributed to the show's 248th-anniversary celebration of American independence. Notable mentions include Sir Ichabod, Dame Kelly of Long Island, and Eli the Coffee Guy, alongside a promotion for Linda Lou Patkin's resume services. Keywords: [no agenda donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-donations.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [associate executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producers.md), 248th birthday, [image makers inc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/image-makers-inc.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/28.md) ### 29. CDC Dengue Fever Warning and Mosquito Projects (2:00:08–2:04:31) The CDC issued a warning regarding a surge in dengue fever cases in the Americas and Florida. The hosts link the outbreak to the release of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes by the UK-based company Oxitec, a project funded by the Bill Gates Foundation. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [dengue fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dengue-fever.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [oxitec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxitec.md), genetically modified mosquitoes, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Delta Flight Food Contamination Incident (2:04:33–2:06:17) A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to divert to New York after a dozen passengers became ill from eating mold-contaminated chicken. The hosts express skepticism regarding the speed at which the food poisoning symptoms allegedly appeared. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [food poisoning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-poisoning.md), moldy chicken, [detroit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detroit.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [flight diversion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-diversion.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Boeing Starliner Delays and Astronaut Safety (2:06:18–2:10:15) The Boeing Starliner mission to the International Space Station has been extended indefinitely due to helium leaks and propulsion system issues. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain in orbit while NASA evaluates the spacecraft's battery autonomy and return safety. 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Keywords: [temu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/temu.md), [aliexpress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliexpress.md), pdd holdings, grizzly research, [spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spyware.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [e-commerce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-commerce.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Chinese Illegal Immigration and Telegram Scripts (2:16:17–2:21:06) An investigation by The Daily Caller revealed a Telegram group providing detailed instructions and asylum scripts for Chinese nationals crossing the U.S. southern border illegally. The discovery of a discarded smartphone near San Diego highlighted the organized nature of the migration, raising concerns about potential espionage. 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Keywords: [yen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yen.md), bank of japan, 3d holograms, [counterfeiting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeiting.md), cashless payments, [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [vending machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vending-machines.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Bolivia Lifts Cryptocurrency Ban Amid Dollar Shortage (2:25:26–2:28:29) Bolivia has lifted its decade-old ban on cryptocurrency transactions to mitigate a severe shortage of U.S. dollars. President Luis Arce's administration aims to modernize the payment system as the country's foreign currency reserves have plummeted due to cratering gas exports. 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Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [damehood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damehood.md), joan of bark, fast eddie, [signet rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signet-rings.md), [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/41.md) ### 42. Global No Agenda Meetup Reports (3:02:09–3:06:54) Reports from recent listener meetups in Keene, New Hampshire, and Dallas, Texas, are shared, highlighting the community's focus on "amygdala-shrinking" discussions. Upcoming events are announced for London, Perth, and Amsterdam. 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