# No Jet No Deal > A historic presidential withdrawal collides with a global digital collapse as the media narrative pivots from Milwaukee to the future of the Democratic ticket. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1679 - **Published:** 2024-07-21 - **Length:** 3h 5m - **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 Exit, CrowdStrike Outage, [JD Vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [Secret Service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), Brilliant Green, RNC 2024 - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal ## About this episode President Joe Biden officially withdrew from the 2024 presidential race on July 21, sparking immediate speculation regarding Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic succession. The announcement followed a high-production Republican National Convention in Milwaukee where Donald Trump detailed his survival of an assassination attempt. Reports suggest the Biden exit may involve a $100 million foundation deal as the political landscape shifts toward a Trump-Vance ticket. A massive global IT outage triggered by a CrowdStrike software update grounded thousands of flights and disrupted 911 services across the globe. The failure impacted critical infrastructure including the Cleveland Clinic, where nurses used mechanical keys to bypass locked-out medicine cabinets. Meanwhile, whistleblower allegations from Senator Josh Hawley suggest the Secret Service utilized inexperienced DHS personnel at the Butler rally, where Thomas Matthew Crooks reportedly flew a drone hours before the shooting. MSNBC host Joy Reid compared the Butler shooting to a COVID-19 recovery while Keith Olbermann questioned the lack of a formal medical report on the ear injury. John C. Dvorak recounts his early career as a Kaiser Aluminum can inspector, admitting to letting uncoated silver cans slip through the line as a prank. The episode concludes with a look at Brilliant Green, a traditional Eastern European antiseptic largely ignored by Western pharmaceutical companies. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/transcript.md. ### 1. Joe Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race (0:00–3:18) President Joe Biden officially announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race via a letter released on July 21, 2024. The announcement followed the Republican National Convention and sparked immediate speculation regarding Vice President Kamala Harris's role as the successor. Vivek Ramaswamy previously suggested Biden was holding out for a better exit deal before standing down to focus on his remaining term. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [vivek ramaswamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-ramaswamy.md), [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [2024 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/1.md) ### 2. David Brooks Column References No Agenda Catchphrases (3:19–5:10) New York Times columnist David Brooks published a piece titled "If Democrats want to beat MAGA, it's not enough to say Orange Man Bad," using a phrase frequently popularized by the podcast. The usage suggests that mainstream media figures or their staff may be monitoring independent media for cultural terminology. Keywords: [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [orange man bad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-man-bad.md), [maga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maga.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), columnists [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Republican National Convention Production and Trump Speech Analysis (5:10–9:55) The 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee featured high-production elements including appearances by Hulk Hogan and Dana White. Donald Trump delivered a 92-minute acceptance speech that detailed his survival of an assassination attempt before transitioning into his standard campaign rhetoric. Media critics, including Anna Navarro, criticized Trump's religious framing of the event as narcissistic. Keywords: [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hulk hogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hulk-hogan.md), [dana white](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-white.md), [milwaukee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milwaukee.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Joy Reid Criticizes RNC Lineup and Trump Strength Narrative (9:55–13:33) MSNBC host Joy Reid dismissed the Republican National Convention's featured guests, including Dana White, Hulk Hogan, and Kid Rock, as "tacky" or "failed" figures. Reid also drew a controversial comparison between Donald Trump's survival of an assassination attempt and Joe Biden's recovery from COVID-19, questioning why both aren't viewed as equal signs of physical strength. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [kid rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kid-rock.md), [dana white](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dana-white.md), [hulk hogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hulk-hogan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Keith Olbermann Questions Trump Ear Injury Authenticity (13:33–14:26) Keith Olbermann suggested on his podcast that the lack of a formal medical report regarding Donald Trump's ear injury implies a cover-up. Olbermann argued that after five days without confirmation that a bullet caused the wound, the public should assume the campaign is lying about the specifics of the July 13th incident. Keywords: [keith olbermann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-olbermann.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [assassination attempt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination-attempt.md), ear injury, [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/5.md) ### 6. PBS PolitiFact Review of Trump Economic Claims (14:27–17:11) PBS NewsHour utilized PolitiFact's Lou Jacobson to deconstruct Donald Trump's claims regarding the U.S. economy and inflation. While Trump claimed zero inflation during his term, auditors pointed to a 1.8% rate, though critics argue this level of fact-checking ignores the broader record-breaking performance of the Dow Jones and 401k plans during that period. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [politifact](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politifact.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md), lou jacobson [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/6.md) ### 7. FBI Crime Statistics Reporting Changes and Unreported Crime (17:12–19:43) Discussions regarding falling crime rates are complicated by recent changes in how the FBI collects and reports data from local police departments. Many jurisdictions, particularly in California under Proposition 47, see high levels of unreported shoplifting and property crime that do not appear in official federal statistics, leading to a disconnect between public perception and government data. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [crime rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rates.md), [prop 47](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prop-47.md), [shoplifting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shoplifting.md), [violent crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violent-crime.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Donald Trump Michigan Rally Humor and Self-Deprecation (19:44–23:03) During a rally in Michigan following the RNC, Donald Trump introduced new comedic material regarding his survival of the shooting, joking that he would "sleep with" the immigration chart that saved his life. He also engaged in self-deprecating humor about his "severe" comb-over visible on the jumbotron, contrasting his stage presence with the media's "threat to democracy" narrative. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), comb-over, [rally](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rally.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Brooks and Capehart Debate Trump RNC Performance (23:04–29:26) Jonathan Capehart and David Brooks analyzed Donald Trump's RNC speech on PBS NewsHour, arguing that the candidate missed an opportunity for unity by reverting to "crazy Nancy Pelosi" tropes after the 30-minute mark. The analysts expressed skepticism that a second Trump term would be any less "shambolic" than the first, despite the disciplined production of the convention itself. Keywords: [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [jonathan capehart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-capehart.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Public Speaking Techniques and Ray Bradbury Anecdote (29:26–31:48) A discussion on the effectiveness of public speaking highlights the difference between reading from a teleprompter and conversational oratory. The segment references author Ray Bradbury's engaging speaking style and Tucker Carlson's unscripted RNC appearance as superior to the rigid reading of prepared remarks often seen at political events. Keywords: [ray bradbury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-bradbury.md), [public speaking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-speaking.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [oratory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oratory.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Global Populism and Intellectual MAGA Movement (31:49–36:28) David Brooks noted on PBS that the MAGA movement has evolved into a more "intellectually serious" entity, personified by JD Vance and supported by specific magazines and thinkers. He grouped Donald Trump with international figures like Viktor Orban and Giorgia Meloni, while critics argue that such grouping oversimplifies distinct national populist movements. Keywords: [viktor orban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viktor-orban.md), [giorgia meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/giorgia-meloni.md), [marine le pen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-le-pen.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Democratic Party Strategy and Kamala Harris Viability (36:29–39:49) Jonathan Capehart warned that if the Democratic Party passes over Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee, they are "guaranteed to lose." The discussion explores the potential fallout among Black female voters if Harris is sidelined, while noting that Black male voters have shown increasing support for Donald Trump. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [2024 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2024-election.md), [black voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-voters.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Symbolic Meaning of Nessun Dorma at RNC Finale (39:50–41:53) The use of Pavarotti's "Nessun Dorma" during the RNC balloon drop drew comparisons to the film "The Sum of All Fears." In the movie, the song plays during a sequence where conspirators who attempted to assassinate the president are eliminated, leading some observers to view the musical choice as a symbolic warning to Trump's political enemies. Keywords: nessun dorma, pavarotti, the sum of all fears, [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [symbolism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symbolism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/13.md) ### 14. CrowdStrike Global IT Outage and Blue Screen of Death (41:55–46:38) A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a massive global IT outage on July 19, 2024, impacting Microsoft Windows systems worldwide. The "Blue Screen of Death" grounded thousands of flights, disrupted 911 services, and forced manual reboots of millions of corporate computers. Southwest Airlines notably avoided the crisis by running older legacy Windows systems. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [blue screen of death](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-screen-of-death.md), george kurtz, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Hospital Disruptions and Medicine Cabinet Lockouts (46:39–49:22) The CrowdStrike outage severely impacted healthcare facilities, including UPMC in Pittsburgh and the Cleveland Clinic, where automated medicine dispensing cabinets became inaccessible. Nurses were forced to use mechanical override keys to access patient medications after the proprietary servers controlling the vending-style cabinets failed. Keywords: upmc, medicine dispensing, [hospitals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitals.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Iowa State Contract and CrowdStrike Business Model (49:22–51:38) A whistleblower from Iowa revealed that the state's CTO signed a contract to provide CrowdStrike's Falcon application to municipalities for free, leading to a 75% adoption rate and widespread exposure during the outage. The segment also revisits the 2016 DNC server investigation, noting CrowdStrike's long-standing and controversial ties to political and intelligence entities. Keywords: [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), falcon endpoint, [dnc server](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-server.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), free software [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Sabotage Allegations and the $100 Million Biden Exit (51:39–55:41) The timing of the CrowdStrike outage led to theories that it was a deliberate "October Surprise" style distraction intended to shift the news cycle away from the RNC and Donald Trump. Concurrently, reports surfaced regarding a $100 million "parachute" deal for Joe Biden's foundation to secure his exit from the presidential race. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [sabotage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabotage.md), [news cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-cycle.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/17.md) ### 18. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz Explains Software Bug (55:41–1:00:33) CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz appeared on the NBC Today Show to apologize for the global disruption, attributing the failure to a single "content update" containing a software bug. Kurtz appeared visibly stressed during the interview as he explained that the issue was not a cyberattack but a negative interaction with the Microsoft operating system. Keywords: george kurtz, [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [nbc today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-today.md), [software update](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-update.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Arizona Early Voting Impacted by Tech Outage (1:00:35–1:04:16) The global tech outage reportedly snarled early voting processes in Arizona, raising concerns about the connectivity of election infrastructure. Despite official assurances that voting machines are not networked, the reliance on CrowdStrike for "election security" suggests a level of integration that could be vulnerable during the general election. Keywords: [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [early voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/early-voting.md), [election security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-security.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Legal Liability and the End User License Agreement (1:04:17–1:10:48) Legal experts suggest that CrowdStrike is largely shielded from lawsuits due to the End User License Agreements (EULAs) that govern software use. These agreements, often viewed as government-sanctioned protectionism, prevent businesses and individuals from seeking damages for lost revenue or life-threatening disruptions caused by software failures. Keywords: [eula](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eula.md), [liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liability.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [chevron deference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron-deference.md), software law [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/20.md) ### 21. John C. Dvorak's Career as a Can Inspector (1:10:49–1:14:24) John C. Dvorak recounts his early career working as an inspector at a Kaiser Aluminum can factory. He describes the technical process of spraying epoxy coatings inside cans to prevent phosphoric acid in sodas like Dr Pepper from dissolving the aluminum, and admits to occasionally letting uncoated "silver" cans through the line as a prank. Keywords: kaiser aluminum, [coca-cola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coca-cola.md), [dr pepper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-pepper.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), epoxy coating [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Bruce Schneier on Fragile Systems and Economic Incentives (1:14:24–1:17:38) Security expert Bruce Schneier told PBS that the global IT failure was a result of economic incentives favoring lean operations over system resilience. Schneier argued that while the technology for redundancy exists, companies avoid it to maximize profits, resulting in a fragile internet where a single point of failure can cause catastrophic collapse. Keywords: [bruce schneier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-schneier.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [redundancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redundancy.md), [economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Microservices Architecture and System Vulnerability (1:17:38–1:23:09) The modern internet relies heavily on "microservices"—subsystems like Snowflake or CrowdStrike that perform specific tasks for larger platforms. When these centralized services fail, they can trigger cascading outages across unrelated industries, highlighting the risks of a "microservices architecture" where core boot processes are dependent on external third-party updates. Keywords: [microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md), [snowflake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snowflake.md), [ticketmaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ticketmaster.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Political Fallout and Future Election Risks (1:23:10–1:28:12) While the EU has moved toward more meaningful tech regulation, the U.S. remains hesitant to impose rules on critical digital infrastructure. Observers warn that the CrowdStrike incident serves as a dry run for potential "glitches" during the 2024 election, particularly if voting machines are found to have similar low-level operating system vulnerabilities. Keywords: eu regulation, [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md), [october surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/october-surprise.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Short Selling Claims of DJT Stock Debunked (1:28:13–1:30:27) Analysis of trading data prior to the July 13th assassination attempt refutes viral claims that 12 million shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) were shorted. Reports indicate that trading volume was subdued and the alleged 120,000 put contracts did not exist, suggesting the rumors were based on a clerical error or misinformation. Keywords: [djt stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/djt-stock.md), [short selling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/short-selling.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [put options](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/put-options.md), trading volume [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/25.md) ### 26. FBI Entrapment Patterns and the Whitmer Plot (1:30:27–1:34:01) Critics highlight a recurring pattern of FBI "sting" operations where informants infiltrate groups and provide the means for plots that would not otherwise occur. Eric Molitor, who was acquitted in the Gretchen Whitmer kidnap plot, describes how the FBI drove participants, wrote the "script," and paid for the operation, leading to accusations that the agency manufactures threats to justify budget increases. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [gretchen whitmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gretchen-whitmer.md), [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), adam fox, eric molitor [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Thomas Matthew Crooks Investigation and Media Narratives (1:34:03–1:39:38) The investigation into Thomas Matthew Crooks reveals a confusing profile of a shooter who searched for information on both Biden and Trump, as well as the FBI director. While some theorists suggest multiple shooters or a "false flag," the prevailing evidence points toward a security failure that allowed a "rogue" individual to access a roof within line-of-sight of the former president. Keywords: [thomas matthew crooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-matthew-crooks.md), butler, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [assassination attempt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination-attempt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Drone Usage and TFR Violations at Butler Rally (1:39:38–1:42:08) The Wall Street Journal reported that Thomas Matthew Crooks flew a drone over the Butler rally site to scout the area hours before the shooting. This occurred despite a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) being in place, raising questions about why the Secret Service or DHS did not detect or jam the unmanned aircraft. Keywords: [drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone.md), tfr, butler farm show, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [thomas matthew crooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-matthew-crooks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Reverse Engineering the Shooter's Digital History (1:42:09–1:49:04) Following the shooting, media outlets reported that Crooks had 14,000 links on his phone and had searched for "major depressive disorder" and "explosive materials." Some reports attempted to link the act to antidepressants, citing studies from Oxford, while others noted his interest in the Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumley, suggesting a "reverse-engineered" motive by law enforcement. Keywords: [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [daily mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mail.md), ethan crumley, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [search history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-history.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Congressional Briefing on Secret Service Failures (1:49:05–1:52:17) Members of Congress were briefed on what Speaker Mike Johnson called the "biggest security failure since Ronald Reagan." Representative Mark Alford noted that while a detailed timeline was provided, many questions remain regarding how the shooter accessed the roof, leading to a subpoena for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Keywords: [kimberly cheatle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kimberly-cheatle.md), mark alford, [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Josh Hawley Whistleblower Claims on Loose Security (1:52:19–1:55:41) Senator Josh Hawley released whistleblower allegations claiming that the majority of the security detail at the Butler rally were not actual Secret Service agents but inexperienced DHS personnel. The whistleblowers described the event as having "loose security," contradicting the high-threat environment typically associated with presidential candidates. Keywords: [josh hawley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-hawley.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md), 5.56 ammo [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Donald Trump Interview with Jesse Watters (1:55:42–1:58:48) In an interview with Jesse Watters, Donald Trump expressed disbelief that he was allowed to take the stage despite local rally-goers reporting a man on the roof with a gun. Trump noted that he would have waited 15 minutes for the area to be cleared had he been informed of the potential threat by his security detail. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), butler, [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Pete Buttigieg Critiques JD Vance and Silicon Valley (1:58:48–2:03:59) Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared on Bill Maher's show to criticize JD Vance as a "cynical" politician who changed his views to suit his ambitions. Buttigieg argued that the recent shift of Silicon Valley billionaires like Peter Thiel toward the GOP is driven by economic self-interest rather than ideology or science. Keywords: [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [peter thiel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-thiel.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Mark Zuckerberg Praises Trump's Resilience (2:04:00–2:06:25) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg described Donald Trump's reaction to being shot as "one of the most badass things" he has ever seen. While Zuckerberg stated he would not endorse a candidate in 2024, his comments signal a potential thawing of relations between Big Tech and the Trump campaign as the industry seeks favorable AI and energy regulations. 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Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), [peter thiel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-thiel.md), [whitney webb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitney-webb.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Podcast Industry Metrics and Independent Media Growth (2:11:12–2:15:19) Data from the United Kingdom shows that top political podcasts like "The News Agents" garner around 42,000 listens per episode, significantly lower than major independent U.S. shows. The discussion highlights the "value for value" model as a superior alternative to the corporate advertising model, which often inflates numbers to satisfy media buyers. Keywords: uk podcasts, news agents, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [independent media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independent-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Media Buying Corruption and the Forbes Yacht (2:15:19–2:21:12) An anecdote regarding the Forbes yacht, "The Highlander," illustrates the perceived corruption in the advertising industry. Media buyers—often young graduates—were treated to lavish trips around Manhattan to secure advertising placements in magazines they never actually read, a practice that continues to influence how corporate ad dollars are spent today. 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Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), wild bill, [santa fe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-fe.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Global No Agenda Meetup Reports (2:49:46–2:55:12) Producers from around the world submitted audio reports from local meetups in Amsterdam, Sonoma County, San Diego, and Chicago. These community-organized events allow listeners to network and discuss the show's media deconstruction in person, with upcoming events scheduled for Tokyo, Germany, and various U.S. cities. 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