# Authentified

> A massive data breach exposes billions of personal records as political leaders push for digital IDs and federal price controls ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1687
- **Published:** 2024-08-18
- **Length:** 3h 13m
- **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:** NPD Breach, [Price Controls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-controls.md), Mpox Emergency, Smartmatic Indictment, [Digital ID](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), Kursk Offensive, Scrub Daddy
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified

## About this episode

National Public Data faces a catastrophic security failure as a hacker known as Phineas leaked 2.9 billion records, including Social Security numbers and address histories, on the dark web. The Florida-based background check firm, operating as Jericho Pictures, allegedly left the massive dataset exposed after a failed sale attempt. Cybersecurity experts like David Kennedy suggest this breach highlights the obsolescence of legacy identification, while critics argue the event is being leveraged to accelerate the adoption of a federal digital ID system similar to Australia’s.

Global health authorities have escalated the Mpox outbreak to a public health emergency of international concern, specifically targeting the Clade 1 variant in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Wolfgang Wodarg challenges the official narrative, suggesting symptoms may overlap with shingles or mRNA vaccine side effects. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris faces scrutiny over her economic agenda, including a $6,000 child tax credit and proposed federal bans on corporate price gouging. The Department of Justice has also indicted Smartmatic executives for an alleged bribery scheme in the Philippines involving former election official Andy Bautista.

Cultural shifts move from the chaotic energy of Brat Summer to the quiet aesthetic of Demure Fall as younger generations retreat into niche social media trends. Calley Means exposes how the tobacco industry applied addiction science to ultra-processed foods, while John C. Dvorak offers a practical endorsement of the Scrub Daddy sponge for its superior durability. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the historical parallels of the Kursk offensive and the heavy security perimeter surrounding the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/transcript.md.

### 1. Political Text Message Spam, Pig Butchering Scams (0:00–4:02)

The discussion opens with the increasing volume of political text message spam from figures like Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. Typing "stop" to these messages often confirms a live number, leading to further solicitation. The conversation shifts to "pig butchering" scams, which originate from text messages and often involve human trafficking victims in Thailand or the Philippines forced to run long-con financial frauds.

Keywords: [google voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-voice.md), text spam, [pig butchering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pig-butchering.md), [thailand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thailand.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/1.md)

### 2. National Public Data Breach, 2.9 Billion Records Hack (4:02–8:26)

A massive data breach involving Florida-based background check company National Public Data (NPD), operating as Jericho Pictures, allegedly exposed 2.9 billion records. While the number of records exceeds the U.S. population, the stolen data includes names, address histories, and social security numbers. The data was reportedly leaked for free on the dark web by a hacker known as Phineas after initial attempts to sell it failed.

Keywords: national public data, jericho pictures, [dark web](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-web.md), [social security numbers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security-numbers.md), bleeping computer

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Digital ID Advocacy, Social Security Number Obsolescence (8:27–12:53)

Cybersecurity expert David Kennedy, a victim of the previous OPM hack, suggests that social security numbers are a legacy identification method that should be replaced by government-pushed digital IDs. There is skepticism that this data breach is being used as a PR maneuver to transition the public toward a federal digital ID system similar to Australia's. Concerns are raised that such a system would eventually link personal identification with vaccination status and AI monitoring.

Keywords: david kennedy, [opm hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opm-hack.md), [digital id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-id.md), [real id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id.md), [vaccination status](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination-status.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Personal Data Privacy, IRS Identity Theft Anecdotes (12:54–19:45)

The difficulty of removing personal information from public databases is highlighted, noting that property records and address histories are easily accessible unless held in a trust. Personal anecdotes describe being placed on secondary screening lists at airports due to name similarities and a case of IRS identity theft where a different individual with the same name in Kansas City owed back taxes.

Keywords: [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [identity theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-theft.md), property records, [trusts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusts.md), [secondary screening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secondary-screening.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Bose Corporation, Consumer Reports Lawsuit Blacklisting (19:45–23:33)

A discussion on corporate litigation reveals that Bose was historically blacklisted by many tech and trade publications after the company sued Consumer Reports over a review of the Bose 901 speaker system. While Bose currently dominates the aviation headset market, the lawsuit is cited as a cautionary tale for manufacturers against suing reviewers, as it led to a long-term loss of editorial coverage in major magazines like PC Magazine.

Keywords: [bose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bose.md), [consumer reports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-reports.md), bose 901, [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), trade journalism

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Mpox Global Health Emergency, WHO Vaccine Licensing (23:34–28:36)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern regarding the Clade 1 variant of Mpox originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This classification allows for the emergency licensing and distribution of vaccines without standard long-term testing. The variant is described as more contagious than the 2022 strain, though it remains primarily a contact-related infection.

Keywords: [mpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpox.md), [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), clade 1, [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [pcr tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-tests.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Shingles Vaccine Anecdotes, mRNA Side Effect Claims (28:37–32:41)

Dr. Wolfgang Wodarg claims that Mpox symptoms may be misdiagnosed cases of shingles or autoimmune blistering caused by mRNA vaccine side effects. An anecdote describes a couple who developed shingles immediately after receiving a shingles vaccine. Reference is made to Pfizer documents that listed autoimmune blistering as an adverse event of special interest.

Keywords: [shingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shingles.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), autoimmune blistering, wolfgang wodarg

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Kamala Harris Economic Plan, Child Tax Credit Proposals (32:41–36:20)

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed an expanded child tax credit of $6,000 for the first year of a child's life, a move similar to a $5,000 proposal by JD Vance. Media reactions are criticized for labeling Vance's proposal as "authoritarian natalism" while praising Harris's version. Harris also emphasized her past employment at McDonald's to connect with middle-class voters.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [child tax credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-tax-credit.md), natalism, [molly jong-fast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molly-jong-fast.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Price Controls, Washington Post Economic Critique (36:19–42:48)

The Harris campaign's proposal to ban corporate price gouging on food is compared to socialist price fixing, with warnings that it could lead to food shortages. The Washington Post published a critique of Harris's $25,000 down-payment assistance for homebuyers, suggesting it would inflate housing prices. A tangent follows regarding rising homeowner insurance rates and a story about a driver's ed instructor arrested after lecturing against insurance company databases.

Keywords: [price gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), mortgage interest deduction, [trump tax cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-tax-cuts.md), [insurance rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-rates.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Harris Campaign Rhetoric, CNN Voter Sentiment Polling (42:48–47:14)

Kamala Harris has attacked Donald Trump's tariff proposals, labeling them a "Trump tax" on daily needs. CNN polling data from Sunbelt battleground states shows Trump leading Harris by 12 points on the economy, while Harris leads by 5 points on the question of "who cares about people like you." The latter metric is criticized as a racially or identity-driven polling distraction from economic performance.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), berkeley accent, sunbelt, [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/10.md)

### 11. March-in Rights, Government Patent Seizure Policy (47:14–51:28)

A 2019 clip of Kamala Harris discussing the seizure of drug patents is linked to the Biden administration's 2023 "March-in rights" policy. This policy allows the government to seize patents for medicines developed with federal funding if prices are deemed too high. It is noted that the intelligence community has historically suppressed patents for national security reasons without public challenge.

Keywords: [patents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patents.md), march-in rights, [biden administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-administration.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), pharmaceutical prices

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Trump Campaign Strategy, Jordan Peterson on Cluster B Disorders (51:29–59:09)

Donald Trump has criticized Harris's "Day One" promises, noting she has been in office for over 1,300 days. Dr. Jordan Peterson appeared on television to discuss Harris and the Democratic Party through the lens of "Cluster B" personality disorders, including borderline and narcissistic traits. Peterson argues the party's shift away from "woke" rhetoric is a manipulative tactic typical of these disorders.

Keywords: [jordan peterson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan-peterson.md), cluster b, borderline personality, [narcissism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissism.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Joe Biden Campaign Appearance, Body Double Speculation (59:09–1:03:37)

President Joe Biden joined Kamala Harris in Maryland for their first joint event since he exited the 2024 race. Observations are made regarding Biden's physical appearance and vocal cadence, leading to speculative claims that a stand-in or "Daddy Long Legs" mask was used. The speech focused on capping prescription drug costs at $2,000 per year for seniors.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [body double](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-double.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Chicago DNC Security, 1968 Convention Comparisons (1:03:37–1:09:19)

Chicago is preparing for the Democratic National Convention with heavy security fencing and a "hardened perimeter" around the United Center. Police Superintendent Larry Snelling stated that while protesting is a right, rioting will not be tolerated, referencing the chaos of the 1968 convention. Protesters focused on the Gaza conflict have negotiated for sound equipment and portable toilets near the venue.

Keywords: [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), larry snelling, 1968 convention, [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Planned Parenthood at DNC, Free Vasectomies and Abortions (1:09:20–1:13:29)

Governor J.B. Pritzker defended the choice of Chicago for the DNC, emphasizing the city's commitment to "reproductive freedom." Planned Parenthood Great Rivers announced it would provide free vasectomies and medication abortions in a mobile health clinic parked near the convention. The move has drawn significant social media commentary regarding the party's platform.

Keywords: [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [j.b. pritzker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-b-pritzker.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Economic Policy Debate, Marxist Ideology in Education (1:13:31–1:20:50)

NPR reports on the "dueling proposals" for inflation from Trump and Harris, noting overlap in eliminating taxes on tips. A broader discussion follows on the influence of Marxist ideology in the American education system, referencing James Lindsay's documentary "Beneath Sheep's Clothing." The segment suggests a need for a modern "Red Scare" to counter these ideological shifts.

Keywords: [bidenomics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bidenomics.md), james lindsey, [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md), [christian nationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christian-nationalism.md), [red scare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-scare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Trump PTSD Claims, Vanity Fair Hit Piece (1:20:52–1:26:40)

Vanity Fair published a report claiming Donald Trump is suffering from PTSD after watching the footage of his assassination attempt "over and over." The report suggests this trauma is causing him to make "gaffes" and personal attacks rather than focusing on policy. This narrative is viewed as a coordinated media schema to garner sympathy or question his fitness for office.

Keywords: [vanity fair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vanity-fair.md), [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [assassination attempt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination-attempt.md), [annie leibovitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/annie-leibovitz.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/17.md)

### 18. No Agenda Stream, Modern Podcast Apps (1:26:41–1:30:45)

The hosts discuss the 24/7 No Agenda live stream at trollroom.io and the benefits of using modern podcast apps over legacy platforms like Spotify. They mention that legacy apps frequently drop episodes or censor content. A call is made for co-host Horace to move his "DH Unplugged" show off Google's Feed Burner service.

Keywords: [trollroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trollroom.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), feed burner, [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Media Industry Trends, Crooked Media Union Contract (1:30:46–1:36:04)

Paramount Television Studios is shutting down, and Tubi is reportedly facing a 50% drop in ad revenue, signaling a recession in the media sector. Meanwhile, Crooked Media (Pod Save America) signed a generous contract with the Writers Guild of America East, featuring $80,000 starting salaries and 49 days of paid time off. The sustainability of such high overhead in the podcasting industry is questioned.

Keywords: [paramount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount.md), tubi, [crooked media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crooked-media.md), [writers guild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild.md), [pod save america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pod-save-america.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Value for Value, No Agenda Art and Meetups (1:36:04–1:43:55)

The "Value for Value" funding model is traced back to Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" and implemented early in the show's history. The hosts review listener-submitted artwork, favoring human-created Photoshop over soulless AI art. A recent "Mallard Club" meetup in Albany, California, organized by Sir Rick Calcitrant, is praised for its high attendance and generosity.

Keywords: [ayn rand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayn-rand.md), [atlas shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md), mallard club, albany meetup, [photoshop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photoshop.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Executive Producer Credits, Knighting Ceremony (1:43:55–1:58:10)

The hosts read donations of $200 and above, granting Associate Executive Producer and Executive Producer credits. Ben Nydus is named the Duke of San Francisco after donating gold and silver bullion. Craig Clifford and Lawrence Wolfe are knighted in a formal ceremony, receiving titles and symbolic gifts for their significant financial support of the show.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), oxbridge, [laredo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laredo.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), silver bullion

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Calley Means on Food Industry, Tobacco Company Tactics (1:58:11–2:09:04)

Former lobbyist Calley Means appeared on Tucker Carlson's show to discuss how the tobacco industry, specifically Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds, bought major food companies in the 1980s. Means claims these companies applied cigarette addiction science to ultra-processed foods and rigged the USDA food pyramid to favor sugar and carbs. He argues the healthcare industry benefits from the resulting chronic illnesses in children.

Keywords: calley means, [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [philip morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philip-morris.md), [ultra-processed food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ultra-processed-food.md), [food pyramid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-pyramid.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Brat Summer vs. Demure Fall, NPR Cultural Analysis (2:09:05–2:17:06)

NPR and USA Today analyzed the transition from "Brat Summer"—a trend of embracing chaos and messiness inspired by Charli XCX—to "Demure Fall," which emphasizes quiet competence and gentility. The hosts interpret these trends as a sign of the younger generation's withdrawal from economic and political reality in favor of niche social media aesthetics.

Keywords: [brat summer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brat-summer.md), [charli xcx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charli-xcx.md), demure fall, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Ukraine Invasion of Kursk, Conflicting Media Reports (2:17:06–2:21:41)

Media outlets have provided wildly inconsistent data regarding the Ukrainian offensive into the Russian region of Kursk, with territory claims ranging from 1,000 to 8,000 square kilometers. While Ukraine claims the move is to create a buffer zone and draw Russian resources away from the front, the hosts suggest the operation is a desperate attempt to create bargaining chips for a future demilitarized zone (DMZ).

Keywords: [kursk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kursk.md), [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [deutsche welle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutsche-welle.md), [dmz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmz.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Suomi Life During War, Kursk Historical Context (2:21:41–2:32:19)

A report from the Ukrainian city of Suomi, near the Russian border, describes an oddly idyllic scene where families and children are playing in parks despite nearby missile strikes. The historical significance of Kursk is noted, as it was the site of a major tank battle and turning point in World War II where the Soviets ambushed Nazi forces.

Keywords: suomi, [kharkiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kharkiv.md), [kursk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kursk.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md), [nazis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/25.md)

### 26. UK Political Crackdown, Church of England Rebrand (2:32:20–2:37:18)

In the UK, authorities are scrutinizing the funding of Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage following recent riots. Farage's outside earnings of £1.2 million were highlighted by the BBC as a potential scandal. Additionally, the Church of England is reportedly rebranding some "worshipping communities" to drop the word "church" in favor of "community," a move compared to Orwellian Newspeak.

Keywords: [tommy robinson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tommy-robinson.md), [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), church of england, [1984](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1984.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Mediterranean Heat Record, Climate Change Rhetoric (2:37:19–2:40:30)

The Mediterranean Sea reportedly hit a record median surface temperature of 28.9 degrees Celsius, just 0.2 degrees higher than the previous year. The hosts mock the media's insistence that beachgoers could "sense" this fractional difference and criticize the tendency to attribute every minor event or personal inconvenience to "climate change."

Keywords: [mediterranean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mediterranean.md), heat record, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), sea temperature

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Colorado River Water Deal, Hurricane Debbie Rainfall (2:40:30–2:46:05)

The federal government is paying the Imperial Irrigation District over $500 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to leave water in Lake Mead. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Debbie caused significant inland flooding in Georgia. Meteorologists claim such slow-moving, "juiced" storms are becoming more common due to climate change, though the hosts note the hurricane season has been relatively quiet thus far.

Keywords: [colorado river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado-river.md), lake mead, hurricane debbie, [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [inflation reduction act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation-reduction-act.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/28.md)

### 29. LA Earthquake Faults, Real Estate Retrofitting (2:46:06–2:49:08)

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake on the Puente Hills Fault has renewed focus on seismic retrofitting in Los Angeles. Approximately 6,000 buildings in LA County are reportedly in need of updates. The hosts suggest that the sudden media focus on fault lines and mandatory retrofits may be a "real estate scam" to force owners out of older properties.

Keywords: puente hills fault, [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), retrofitting, [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Smartmatic Bribery Indictment, Philippines Election (2:49:09–2:51:40)

The U.S. Justice Department indicted three Smartmatic executives for an alleged bribery scheme involving the former top election official in the Philippines, Andy Bautista. Prosecutors claim a slush fund was used to secure a 2016 voting machine contract. This occurs while Smartmatic is pursuing a $3 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News and Newsmax over 2020 election claims.

Keywords: [smartmatic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartmatic.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [philippines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippines.md), andy bautista

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1687-authentified/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Final Donor Credits, Scrub Daddy Tip, Outro (2:51:40–3:13:43)

The show concludes with final donor thank-yous and birthday wishes. John Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" recommending the "Scrub Daddy" sponge for its durability and lack of odor. The episode ends with a series of audio clips and a musical mix featuring themes of Mpox, Kamala Harris's economic plans, and media deconstruction.

Keywords: scrub daddy, [mpox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpox.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md)

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