# Palin Teapot Party > Sarah Palin signals a presidential run with a controversial keynote as global markets reel from the Greek debt crisis and Google enters a defensive pact with the NSA. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 172 - **Published:** 2010-02-07 - **Length:** 1h 53m - **Topics:** [Tea Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [Euro Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro-crisis.md), NSA Google, [Clinton Foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [Climategate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climategate.md), Stevia FDA, Haiti Relief - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party ## About this episode Sarah Palin headlined the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, delivering a C-SPAN-broadcasted keynote that criticized the Obama administration's handling of Christmas Day bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab. The speech sparked immediate media scrutiny after photographs revealed Palin utilized crib notes written on her left hand, including phrases like "tax cuts" and "lift American spirits." While Palin positioned herself as a movement leader, the event notably excluded Ron Paul, the original catalyst for the grassroots organization. Global financial stability remains precarious as the Euro faces a deficit crisis involving Greece, Portugal, and Spain, prompting capital flight to Swiss banks. In the United States, Google announced a partnership with the National Security Agency to defend against Chinese cyber attacks, while the FBI pressured internet service providers to retain user browsing logs for two years. Meanwhile, the William J. Clinton Foundation failed several Better Business Bureau accountability standards, operating with only three board members—Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton—despite managing a $132 million annual budget. In Haiti, controversy erupted over high amputation rates performed by American surgeons, contrasting with the methods of Doctors Without Borders. Technical frustrations with Google Voice and the removal of cursive writing from school curricula provide a backdrop to the week's cultural shifts. The program also highlights the "Value for Value" funding model, thanking New Zealand producer Chris Schouler for his office visit. A Toronto restaurant's provocative Valentine's Day promotion and the sudden FDA approval of Stevia amid a global sugar crisis round out the report. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/transcript.md. ### 1. Google Voice Usability, C-SPAN Coverage, Sarah Palin Tea Party Keynote (0:01–2:37) The hosts discuss technical frustrations with Google Voice's numbering system and voicemail notifications. They transition to political media, noting Sarah Palin's keynote speech at the Tea Party convention aired on C-SPAN. Keywords: [google voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-voice.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [text messaging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/text-messaging.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Executive Producer Credits, Belgian Warriors, New Zealand Producer Visit (2:39–7:10) The show acknowledges high-tier donors including Stephen Pelsmacher and Chris Schouler, who visited the office from New Zealand. The hosts discuss the "Nighthood Layaway Plan" and the professional benefits of being listed as an executive producer on a CV. Keywords: [stephen pelsmacher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-pelsmacher.md), elon sheamus, chris schouler, [wellington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wellington.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Sarah Palin Alaska Governor Emails, MSNBC FOIA Request, Media Strategy (7:13–12:30) MSNBC obtained 3,000 pages of Sarah Palin's emails from her tenure as Governor of Alaska via a Freedom of Information Act request. The discussion covers the fluctuating costs of the records request and allegations of petty corruption regarding electrical work for a tanning bed. Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [freedom of information act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-information-act.md), [keith olbermann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-olbermann.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Sarah Palin Hand Notes, Tea Party Convention, Media Ridicule (12:31–16:03) Photographs from the Tea Party convention revealed Sarah Palin had "energy," "tax cuts," and "lift American spirits" written on her left hand. The hosts predict the media will use these crib notes to ridicule her intelligence, comparing her to a sixth grader. Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), crib notes, [energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy.md), [tax cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-cuts.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Tea Party Movement Hijacking, Andrew Breitbart, Sarah Palin Leadership (16:04–20:16) The hosts analyze the potential hijacking of the grassroots Tea Party movement by established political figures and media personalities like Andrew Breitbart. Sarah Palin's speech addressed the movement's lack of a central leader while she simultaneously positioned herself as a prominent spokesperson. Keywords: [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [andrew breitbart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-breitbart.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [grassroots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grassroots.md), [leadership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leadership.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/5.md) ### 6. National Security Rhetoric, Christmas Day Bomber, Waterboarding Debate (20:20–23:36) Sarah Palin's convention speech criticized the Obama administration's approach to national security and the handling of the Christmas Day "crotch bomber," Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab. The discussion highlights her use of terms like "homicide bomber" and her implied support for enhanced interrogation techniques. Keywords: [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [abdulmutallab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abdulmutallab.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [waterboarding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waterboarding.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Political Legacy Comparisons, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy Quote (23:39–26:55) The hosts question a quote attributed to John F. Kennedy regarding his predecessor's faults and discuss the historical popularity of Dwight D. Eisenhower. They note the heavy emphasis on Ronald Reagan's legacy during the Tea Party convention, which coincided with his 99th birthday. Keywords: [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [john f. kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-f-kennedy.md), [dwight d. eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-d-eisenhower.md), [korean war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korean-war.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Sarah Palin Presidential Ambitions, Ron Paul Exclusion, Tea Party Tipping Point (27:02–32:19) Sarah Palin's refusal to rule out a presidential run and her offer to donate speaking fees back to "The Cause" are analyzed as strategic political moves. The hosts observe that Ron Paul, the original catalyst for the Tea Party, was notably absent and unmentioned during the event. Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [presidential candidate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-candidate.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Toronto Restaurant Bathroom Sex Promotion, Valentine's Day Commercialism (32:20–35:08) Mildred's Temple Kitchen in Toronto launched a Valentine's Day promotion inviting customers to have sex in its bathrooms. The hosts contrast this Canadian marketing stunt with the stricter legal environment in the United States regarding public indecency and sex offender registries. Keywords: [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), mildred's temple kitchen, [valentine's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valentine-s-day.md), sex offender list, drive-in theaters [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Euro Currency Crisis, Greek Deficit, Capital Flight to Switzerland (35:10–36:56) The Euro faces significant pressure as Greece, Portugal, and Spain struggle with deficits exceeding the 3% European Union limit. Investors are reportedly withdrawing billions of dollars from Greek banks and moving assets to Switzerland as the Greek government prepares tax crackdowns. Keywords: [euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Greek Tourism Anecdotes, Wine List Scams, Olympic Air Smoking (36:56–40:01) A personal anecdote describes a deceptive "award-winning" wine list at an Athens restaurant where rare bottles were listed but unavailable for purchase. The story also compares the poor service and smoking on Olympic Air flights to the modern fleet of Turkish Airways. Keywords: [athens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athens.md), [istanbul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/istanbul.md), wine spectator, olympic air, turkish airways [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Central Banker Meeting, Australia, Strong Dollar Policy (40:01–42:39) Global central bankers, including Tim Geithner and Ben Bernanke, are meeting in Australia with the Bank of International Settlements to discuss the Euro crisis. The hosts debate the merits of a strong dollar policy versus the government's preference for a weak dollar to boost exports like Boeing jets. Keywords: bank of international settlements, [tim geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-geithner.md), [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [exports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exports.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Google and NSA Partnership, Cyber Attack Defense, Privacy Concerns (42:40–45:12) Google announced a partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA) to investigate and defend against cyber attacks, specifically those originating from China. The hosts express skepticism regarding the impact on user privacy and the "Do No Evil" corporate motto. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [cyber attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attacks.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [nexus one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nexus-one.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/13.md) ### 14. FBI Internet Log Retention, Child Pornography Cover, Cursive Writing (45:13–47:55) The FBI is pressuring internet service providers to retain user browsing logs for two years, citing the investigation of child pornography as the primary justification. A tangent follows regarding the removal of cursive writing from school curricula in favor of digital-friendly block lettering. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [internet service providers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-service-providers.md), [data retention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-retention.md), [child pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-pornography.md), [cursive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cursive.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Portland State University FBI Informant Incident, Professor Fired (47:57–52:14) A professor at Portland State University was fired after publicly identifying a 30-year-old student, Zach Bucharest, as an FBI informant during a class. The professor, who had experience with government informants in East Germany, accused the student of being a "honeypot" inciting illegal activity. Keywords: portland state university, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), zach bucharest, professor hall, [east germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/east-germany.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Guard Labor Statistics, Corporate Spying, Media Indoctrination (52:14–56:04) A research paper claims that one in four Americans is employed in "guard labor," a category including security, law enforcement, and corporate IT monitors. The hosts discuss how this labor force maintains social discipline and how intelligence agencies like the CIA and FBI work to indoctrinate the media. Keywords: guard labor, samuel bolger, [cointelpro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cointelpro.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Vancouver Winter Olympics Protests, Indigenous Rights, Budget Criticism (56:04–58:44) Activists in Vancouver organized the "Olympics Resistance Network" to protest the Winter Games, citing concerns over indigenous land exploitation and the $7 billion budget. The hosts critique the broad nature of the protesters' grievances, which include poverty and the militarization of policing. Keywords: [vancouver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vancouver.md), [winter olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winter-olympics.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [indigenous rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indigenous-rights.md), [british columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Super Bowl Ad Controversy, Tim Tebow, Focus on the Family (58:46–1:01:38) A Super Bowl advertisement featuring college football star Tim Tebow and his mother, sponsored by Focus on the Family, sparked controversy before its airing. Critics on the left accused CBS of bias and censorship for allowing the pro-life message while allegedly rejecting other advocacy ads. Keywords: [super bowl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-bowl.md), [tim tebow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-tebow.md), [focus on the family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/focus-on-the-family.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Planned Parenthood Response, ManCrunch Gay Dating Ad, Super Bowl Media (1:01:39–1:04:52) Planned Parenthood produced an online video featuring NFL players to rebuke the Focus on the Family Super Bowl ad. Meanwhile, CBS rejected a commercial from the gay dating site ManCrunch, leading to accusations of hypocrisy regarding which "provocative" content is allowed on air. Keywords: [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), mancrunch, [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [janet jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-jackson.md), [high definition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-definition.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/19.md) ### 20. The Cleveland Show Heroin Joke, Jimi Hendrix Misheard Lyrics (1:04:53–1:07:22) The hosts note a joke on "The Cleveland Show" involving Blackwater operatives and Afghan heroin, wondering if the writers listen to the podcast. This leads to a discussion of misheard lyrics in Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze," specifically the "kiss this guy" vs. "kiss the sky" line. Keywords: the cleveland show, [blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md), [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), [jimi hendrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimi-hendrix.md), purple haze [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Value for Value Funding Model, Advertising Skepticism, Time Savings (1:07:23–1:12:22) The hosts explain their "Value for Value" model, arguing that by not running commercials, they save listeners an hour of time per show. They encourage donors to calculate what an hour of their time is worth—ranging from minimum wage to professional rates—and donate that amount to the program. Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md), [minimum wage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minimum-wage.md), hooker-busters [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Producer Email Initiative, AM Radio Expansion, Palindrome Donors (1:12:23–1:16:34) A new email initiative using MailChimp will update producers on the show's future, including plans to buy uninterrupted airtime on AM radio stations. The segment also lists recent donors, including a palindrome donation from Calgary and a plug for the ScanDoc document scanner. Keywords: [mailchimp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mailchimp.md), [am radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/am-radio.md), scandoc, salzburg, [calgary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calgary.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Show Expansion Plans, MailChimp Newsletter, Listener Conversion Rates (1:16:34–1:19:18) The hosts discuss plans to move to a three-show-per-week schedule in 2010 and the sale of the "Delta Sierra" to fund equipment upgrades. They note that only approximately 1% of the audience currently contributes financially and encourage more listeners to support the show. Keywords: delta sierra, [mailchimp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mailchimp.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), conversion rate, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/23.md) ### 24. William J. Clinton Foundation BBB Review, Charity Accountability Failures (1:19:19–1:24:21) The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a report stating the William J. Clinton Foundation failed several standards for charity accountability, including lack of board oversight and missing annual reports. The foundation reportedly has only three voting members—Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton—and held no board meetings in the past year. Keywords: [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [better business bureau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/better-business-bureau.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Clinton Foundation Finances, John Travolta Haiti Flight, Scientology Ministers (1:24:21–1:27:02) The discussion covers the $132 million annual income of the Clinton Foundation and potential conflicts of interest involving foreign donations. Additionally, John Travolta flew his private jet to Haiti to deliver Scientology "Volunteer Ministers," a move criticized for potentially blocking more essential relief flights. Keywords: [mark rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rich.md), [john travolta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-travolta.md), [scientology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientology.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [port-au-prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-au-prince.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Haiti Medical Crisis, Amputation Controversy, Doctors Without Borders (1:27:03–1:29:43) Reports from Haiti suggest a conflict between American surgeons and Doctors Without Borders regarding the high rate of limb amputations. Critics allege that some American doctors are performing "guillotine-style" amputations on salvageable limbs because they do not want to provide the necessary long-term follow-up care. Keywords: [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [port-au-prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-au-prince.md), [doctors without borders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doctors-without-borders.md), amputations, guillotine surgery [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Climategate Scientist Phil Jones, Suicide Contemplation, David Kelly Comparison (1:29:46–1:32:35) Professor Phil Jones, a central figure in the Climategate scandal, revealed in an interview that he contemplated suicide due to the pressure of the investigation. The hosts compare his situation to that of Dr. David Kelly, the weapons inspector who died under mysterious circumstances after the Iraq War "sexed up" dossier scandal. Keywords: phil jones, [climategate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climategate.md), [david kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-kelly.md), [freedom of information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-information.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Gigi Jordan Pharma Executive Murder-Suicide, Fringe TV Show (1:32:39–1:35:14) Pharmaceutical executive Gigi Jordan allegedly killed her five-year-old son and attempted suicide in a New York hotel, claiming in an email that documents on her laptop would explain her actions. The hosts transition to a critique of the TV show "Fringe," comparing its confusing plot to "Lost." Keywords: gigi jordan, [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), peninsula hotel, fringe, j.j. abrams [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Earthquake Machines, UN Environmental Modification Convention, 1977 Treaty (1:35:23–1:39:36) The hosts present a 1977 United Nations document, the "Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification Techniques." They argue this treaty proves that technology to create earthquakes, tsunamis, and weather patterns has existed for decades. Keywords: [earthquake machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake-machine.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), environmental modification, [haarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haarp.md), 1977 convention [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Washington D.C. Blizzard, NASA Haiti Radar Flights, Oil Exploration (1:39:38–1:41:50) A massive blizzard shut down the federal government in Washington D.C., an event the hosts claim was downplayed by officials to prevent panic. Meanwhile, NASA is conducting radar overflights of Haiti, which the hosts suspect may be a cover for identifying offshore oil deposits. Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [blizzard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blizzard.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [radar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radar.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Rajendra Pachauri IPCC Defense, Asbestos Comparison, Climate Skeptics (1:41:51–1:43:38) Rajendra Pachauri, head of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), defended himself against "Climategate" critics by comparing climate skeptics to people who deny the link between smoking and cancer. The hosts mock his aggressive rhetoric and defensive posture. Keywords: [rajendra pachauri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rajendra-pachauri.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [asbestos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asbestos.md), [smoking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Stevia FDA Approval, Sugar Crisis, Male Reproductive Side Effects (1:43:39–1:47:06) The hosts discuss the sudden FDA approval of Stevia as a sweetener following a global sugar price spike. They cite older laboratory reports suggesting Stevia may cause mutagenic effects or reproductive issues in males, framing its introduction as a potential eugenics tool. Keywords: [stevia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stevia.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [coca-cola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coca-cola.md), [sugar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sugar.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/172-palin-teapot-party/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Toy Gun School Suspension, Iranian Revolution Anniversary, Unisex Bathrooms (1:47:12–1:50:16) A nine-year-old student was suspended for bringing a two-inch plastic toy gun to school, sparking a discussion on zero-tolerance policies. The hosts also note Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's promise of a "harsh blow" to global powers on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. 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