# New Screw > A tight race between Trump and Harris triggers desperate media strategies, from Obama’s voter lectures to Elon Musk’s potential role as the federal Secretary of Cost Cutting. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1703 - **Published:** 2024-10-13 - **Length:** 3h 6m - **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:** Voter Purges, [Starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), TikTok Lawsuit, Coachella Rally, [Cost Cutting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cost-cutting.md), [Weather Modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-modification.md), Methane Tamer - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw ## About this episode Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enter the final weeks of the 2024 election cycle as a dead heat, triggering a wave of high-stakes media maneuvers and campaign shifts. Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have been deployed to rural Georgia and North Carolina to address a significant erosion of support among Black and Latino men. Meanwhile, Trump utilized a Coachella rally to debut a new style of insult comedy targeting Chris Christie and Gavin Newsom, signaling a tactical pivot toward high-enthusiasm events in traditionally blue strongholds. Economic policy takes center stage as Trump proposes making car loan interest tax-deductible and using aggressive tariffs to force manufacturing back from Mexico and China. Elon Musk emerges as a potential Secretary of Cost Cutting, though his deployment of Starlink in Hurricane Helene relief zones faces scrutiny over its military origins and taxpayer funding. In the legal arena, the Department of Justice is suing Virginia and Alabama to halt voter roll purges of non-citizens, while unredacted TikTok documents reveal executives knew the app could addict young users in under 35 minutes. Geopolitical tensions rise as Emmanuel Macron calls for an arms embargo on Israel, prompting a sharp rebuke from Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the defense of seven fronts. Professional teleprompter failures at a Harris town hall spark a trip down memory lane for Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, who recount their own live production disasters at TechTV and MTV. The duo explores the toxoplasmosis theory behind Howard Stern’s career shift and celebrates the commissioning of new Commodores and Knights under the Value for Value model. A Chicago freight train looting incident and the revival of ancient lakes in the Sahara Desert round out a broadcast that captures the chaotic energy of the October surprise season. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/transcript.md. ### 1. Episode 1703 Introduction, Media Assassination and Election Tension (0:00–1:19) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1703 of the No Agenda podcast from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley. They remark on the high tension surrounding the upcoming October 2024 presidential election, describing the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as incredibly tight. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md), [hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-country.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), election race [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/1.md) ### 2. NPR Campaign Report, Trump and Harris Strategy (1:20–3:26) NPR reports on Donald Trump's campaign stops in Las Vegas and Coachella Valley while Kamala Harris rallies in North Carolina. The report highlights the release of Harris's medical report and the deployment of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama to rural Georgia and North Carolina to boost support among male voters. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Barack Obama, Scolding Black Male Voters in Pittsburgh (3:25–9:13) Barack Obama addresses male voters in Pittsburgh, suggesting that reluctance to support Kamala Harris may stem from discomfort with a female president. Analysts discuss the significant gender gap in the election and the Harris campaign's concern over declining margins among Black and Latino men compared to 2020. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md), black men, [gender gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-gap.md), [chris wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wallace.md), [lulu garcia-navarro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lulu-garcia-navarro.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Kara Swisher, Advice for Kamala Harris on Joe Rogan (9:14–10:58) Kara Swisher suggests on The Chris Wallace Show that Kamala Harris should appear on Joe Rogan's podcast and Fox News to establish a sense of inevitability. The hosts express skepticism regarding this strategy, arguing that a Rogan appearance could be detrimental to Harris's campaign. Keywords: [kara swisher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kara-swisher.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [chris wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-wallace.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Trump Trains, California Electoral Strategy and Tipping Points (11:00–13:39) Reports of "Trump Trains" and heavy flag-waving on the Pacific Coast Highway suggest high enthusiasm for Donald Trump in California despite the state's winner-take-all electoral system. The discussion explores whether California could reach a political tipping point similar to the Reagan era. Keywords: trump train, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [coachella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coachella.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), pacific coast highway, [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Donald Trump, Coachella Rally and Chris Christie Insults (13:40–18:09) Donald Trump utilizes a new style of insult comedy at his Coachella rally, using a crowd interaction to label Chris Christie a "fat pig" while mockingly defending him to the press. Trump transitions from humor to campaign promises regarding closing the border and stopping the "illegal criminal" invasion on day one. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [coachella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coachella.md), [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), fat pig, [insult comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insult-comedy.md), border invasion [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Dennis Quaid, Christian Faith and Hollywood Politics (18:09–19:45) Dennis Quaid and Randy Quaid appeared at the Trump Coachella event, signaling a public political alignment. Dennis Quaid's recent portrayal of Ronald Reagan and his outspoken Christian faith are noted as factors that may impact his future career in Hollywood. Keywords: dennis quaid, [randy quaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/randy-quaid.md), [coachella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coachella.md), reagan movie, [christianity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christianity.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Tim Alberta, Bill Maher and the Christian Persecution Complex (19:46–27:57) Author Tim Alberta discusses the relationship between Evangelicals and Donald Trump on Bill Maher's program, arguing that Christians view Trump as a "mercenary" or "Cyrus" figure who protects them. Alberta claims the American church is manufacturing a persecution complex to justify political power in a shifting demographic landscape. Keywords: [tim alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-alberta.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [evangelicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evangelicals.md), cyrus, persecution, post-christian america [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Christian Nationalism, Theocratic Takeover Claims and Spiritual War (27:57–32:42) The discussion critiques Tim Alberta's definition of Christian nationalism as a "marriage of bad history and bad theology." The hosts argue that critics are fear-mongering about a theocratic takeover while ignoring the spiritual warfare context and the secularist leanings of the current administration. Keywords: [christian nationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christian-nationalism.md), establishment clause, [atheism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atheism.md), [declaration of independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/declaration-of-independence.md), spiritual war [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Trump Economic Proposals, Car Loan Deductibility and Tariffs (32:43–37:30) Donald Trump details economic plans on Maria Bartiromo's show, including making car loan interest tax-deductible and eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security. Trump asserts that high tariffs will force car companies to move production from Mexico and China back to the United States. Keywords: [maria bartiromo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maria-bartiromo.md), [car loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-loans.md), tax deductible, [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Elon Musk, Secretary of Cost Cutting and Titanium Screws (37:31–39:00) Donald Trump suggests Elon Musk could serve as a "Secretary of Cost Cutting" to streamline government spending without affecting essential services. The segment includes an aside about Musk's technical obsession with developing new titanium screws for his rockets. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [cost cutting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cost-cutting.md), titanium screws, [government efficiency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-efficiency.md), [cabinet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabinet.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Starlink, Hurricane Helene Relief and Military Origins (39:00–42:17) Elon Musk's deployment of Starlink to Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina is scrutinized regarding its costs and military origins. The hosts argue that because the system was developed with taxpayer-funded military interests, it should be provided for free during disasters, while noting potential surveillance risks. Keywords: [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [hurricane helene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-helene.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [military technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-technology.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Mike Benz, Brazil and the Chinese Starlink Competitor (42:18–49:28) Mike Benz explains the geopolitical tension in Brazil, suggesting Elon Musk's concessions to the Brazilian government were driven by the threat of a new Chinese Starlink competitor. The analysis posits that President Lula is aligning Brazil with China's Belt and Road Initiative, potentially displacing U.S. satellite dominance in South America. Keywords: [mike benz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-benz.md), [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), lula, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [bolsonaro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bolsonaro.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/13.md) ### 14. DOJ Lawsuits, Virginia and Alabama Voter Roll Purges (49:31–50:58) The Justice Department is suing Virginia and Alabama over programs intended to remove non-citizens from voter rolls shortly before the election. Governor Glenn Youngkin defends the program as a legal effort to ensure election integrity, while the DOJ cites federal laws prohibiting purges within 90 days of an election. Keywords: [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [glenn youngkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-youngkin.md), [voter rolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-rolls.md), [citizenship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizenship.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Personal Anecdotes, Dreaming About Work and Trailmobile (51:00–53:24) The hosts share personal stories about dreaming of their work, leading to an anecdote about a former job at Trailmobile inspecting cargo containers for ships. They discuss the superstition that dreaming about a job is a sign it is time to quit. Keywords: [dreams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreams.md), [trailmobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trailmobile.md), [cargo containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [shipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shipping.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Chicago Freight Train Looting, TV Theft and Police Response (53:25–56:37) A large group of people looted a freight train parked on a viaduct in Chicago, stealing numerous televisions while police observed from a distance. Reports indicate a significant delay in response from Union Pacific officers, allowing looters ample time to clear out the containers. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), freight train, [looting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/looting.md), [cpd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpd.md), [union pacific](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union-pacific.md), cargo theft [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Jesse Watters, Kamala Harris 60 Minutes Deconstruction (56:40–59:53) Jesse Watters deconstructs Kamala Harris's 60 Minutes interview, specifically her claims regarding a day-one immigration bill. The segment argues the proposed legislation was actually an amnesty bill that failed to gain traction even with a Democrat-controlled Congress. Keywords: [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [immigration bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-bill.md), [amnesty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amnesty.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Kevin McCarthy, Matt Gaetz and Nancy Mace Staffing Issues (59:53–1:04:13) Kevin McCarthy discusses his ousting as Speaker, blaming Matt Gaetz and alleging personal grievances fueled the move. McCarthy also compares Kamala Harris's high staff turnover rate to that of Representative Nancy Mace, suggesting both are difficult to work for. Keywords: [kevin mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mccarthy.md), [matt gaetz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-gaetz.md), [nancy mace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-mace.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [speaker of the house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speaker-of-the-house.md), [staffing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/staffing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Weather Modification, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Historical Precedents (1:04:14–1:12:28) The media's reaction to Marjorie Taylor Greene's claims about weather control is contrasted with historical statements from Lyndon Johnson and former Defense Secretary William Cohen. The hosts argue that the government has long acknowledged capabilities in weather modification and "eco-terrorism" technologies. Keywords: [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [weather control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-control.md), [lyndon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyndon-johnson.md), [william cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-cohen.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [hurricane milton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-milton.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Lawrence O'Donnell, Trump Bad Genes and Hitler Comparisons (1:12:29–1:17:43) Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC compares Donald Trump's comments about "bad genes" in the country to the rhetoric of Adolf Hitler. The hosts mock the extreme nature of the comparison and the media's insistence on framing Trump's immigration stance as "Hitlerian." Keywords: [lawrence o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-o-donnell.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [adolf hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adolf-hitler.md), bad genes, [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/20.md) ### 21. David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart, Harris Vibe Shift (1:17:45–1:25:31) David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart analyze Kamala Harris's campaign momentum on PBS NewsHour, discussing whether her "vibe" has stalled. Brooks identifies her refusal to break with Joe Biden's policies on The View as a significant tactical error. 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), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [josh shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-shapiro.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Greg Gutfeld, Porn Industry Support for Harris (1:25:31–1:28:43) Greg Gutfeld mocks the porn industry's $100,000 ad campaign in support of Kamala Harris, which claims Donald Trump would outlaw adult content under Project 2025. The hosts dismiss the campaign as a desperate attempt to use the Heritage Foundation's policy papers as a scare tactic. Keywords: [greg gutfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-gutfeld.md), [porn industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/porn-industry.md), [project 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-2025.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [heritage foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heritage-foundation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Kamala Harris, Dick Cheney Endorsement and Medical Records (1:28:44–1:33:10) Kamala Harris highlights the endorsement of Dick Cheney and releases her medical records to pressure Donald Trump into doing the same. The media narrative shifts toward questioning Trump's age and mental transparency following Harris's "excellent health" report. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [dick cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-cheney.md), [medical records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-records.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dementia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/23.md) ### 24. FEMA Briefing, Kamala Harris Earpiece Allegations (1:33:10–1:35:26) Social media users and Sky News Australia commentators speculate that Kamala Harris was fed questions through an earpiece during a FEMA briefing. The hosts suggest she was likely just looking at notes or a sign off-camera rather than using a hidden device. Keywords: [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [hurricane milton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-milton.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [earpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earpiece.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [sky news australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sky-news-australia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Teleprompter Failures, TechTV and MTV Production Stories (1:35:26–1:42:12) Following a teleprompter glitch during a Kamala Harris town hall, the hosts recount their own professional experiences with prompter failures on TechTV and MTV. They discuss the skill required to write for prompters and the difficulty of transitioning to paper scripts during live broadcasts. Keywords: [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md), [techtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/techtv.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), wang word processor, [live television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-television.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Producer Feedback, SARS-CoV-2 Testing and Coast Guard Rescue (1:42:13–1:46:56) Producers provide "boots on the ground" insights, including a correction on the availability of COVID-19 testing equipment in Russia, debunking claims in Bob Woodward's book. Lieutenant Chad Paulson of the Coast Guard identifies himself as a listener during a televised rescue report. Keywords: [bob woodward](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-woodward.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [sars-cov-2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sars-cov-2.md), [coast guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coast-guard.md), chad paulson, [no agenda nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-nation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Podcasting 2.0, AI Art and Brain Stimulation Study (1:46:57–1:56:49) The hosts discuss the benefits of modern podcasting apps and Podping technology for faster updates. They also reference a Dutch study claiming real art stimulates the brain ten times more than reproductions, leading to a debate on the neurological impact of AI-generated art. Keywords: [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [podping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podping.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), vermeer, [brainwaves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwaves.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Executive Producer Credits, Commodore Commissions and Knighting (1:56:50–2:05:23) The show acknowledges high-tier donors, commissioning several new Commodores and Knights under the "Value for Value" model. Notable contributions come from producers in the Netherlands, Illinois, and Michigan, with some gifting titles to family members. Keywords: [commodore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodore.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [no agenda rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-rings.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Hurricane Milton Recovery, Hiking Trips and Graphic Novels (2:05:25–2:10:01) Producers share updates on recovering from Hurricane Milton and a group hiking trip in the Smoky Mountains. Additionally, listener Casey Conrad announces the launch of a new graphic novel, "PC Pete and the Brood of Clones," under his company 2Cat Comics. Keywords: [hurricane milton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-milton.md), smoky mountains, [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), 2cat comics, graphic novel, pc pete [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Commodore 64X, Howard Stern and Toxoplasmosis Theory (2:10:01–2:14:55) The discussion covers the revival of the Commodore 64 computer and a deep dive into Howard Stern's career decline. A theory is presented that Stern and his wife may be suffering from toxoplasmosis due to their extensive cat rescue work, affecting their cognitive behavior. Keywords: commodore 64x, [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [toxoplasmosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxoplasmosis.md), [cats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cats.md), [parasites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parasites.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Duke Energy, Lake Management and North Carolina Flooding (2:14:55–2:19:02) Duke Energy faces criticism for its management of lake levels during Hurricane Helene, with reports suggesting smaller, lower-income communities were flooded while Lake Norman was protected. The utility maintains that the flooding was unpreventable due to historic rainfall and integrated system management. Keywords: [duke energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-energy.md), [hurricane helene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-helene.md), lake norman, [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), hydro operations [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Asheville Climate Haven, Insurance Data and Washington Strategy (2:19:03–2:23:46) The narrative of Asheville as a "climate haven" is challenged by recent storm damage. An insurance product manager provides data showing that storm damage costs are not rising when adjusted for inflation, while Washington state leaders use the events to push for new climate resilience strategies. Keywords: [asheville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asheville.md), climate haven, home insurance, hurricane andrew, snowpack, [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Sahara Desert Rainfall, Mediterranean Seagrass Loss (2:23:46–2:26:13) Heavy rainfall in the Sahara Desert has revived ancient lakes and rivers that were dry for decades, such as Lake Riki. Conversely, a marine biologist reports the total disappearance of seagrass meadows in parts of the Mediterranean over the last decade, warning of a "biodiversity desert." Keywords: sahara desert, lake riki, heavy rainfall, [mediterranean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mediterranean.md), seagrass, [biodiversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biodiversity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Red Seaweed, Methane Reduction in Cattle (2:26:13–2:28:30) Researchers are testing a specific red seaweed, Asparagopsis taxiformis, as a feed additive for livestock to eliminate methane emissions from cow burps. The "methane tamer" product is expected to reach U.S. supermarkets by early 2025 as a low-carbon beef option. Keywords: red seaweed, [methane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/methane.md), [cattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cattle.md), asparagopsis taxiformis, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Bird Flu in California, Dairy Industry Impact (2:28:31–2:29:59) Avian influenza has been confirmed in over 80 dairy herds in California, leading to increased PPE requirements for workers and restricted site access. The outbreak is causing significant economic strain on cattle haulers and potentially reducing future milk production. Keywords: [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [avian influenza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avian-influenza.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), dairy cattle, [ppe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppe.md), milk production [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1703-new-screw/chapter/35.md) ### 36. TikTok Lawsuit, Addiction Research and Mental Health (2:30:00–2:36:49) Unredacted legal documents from a Kentucky lawsuit reveal that TikTok executives were aware the app could addict users in under 35 minutes. The research allegedly links compulsive usage to a loss of analytical skills, memory formation, and increased anxiety among young people. 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