# Screwball > A sudden shift in Middle East policy sends markets soaring while federal regulators and tech giants negotiate the first American sovereign wealth fund for artificial intelligence. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1876 - **Published:** 2026-06-11 - **Length:** 2h 51m - **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:** SpaceX IPO, Screwworm outbreak, ActBlue hearing, OpenAI stake, [Maritime insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maritime-insurance.md), Artemis 3, FISA 702 - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball ## About this episode President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled planned military strikes in the Middle East, triggering an immediate 800-point surge in the Dow Jones and a sharp decline in global oil prices. The de-escalation followed successful B-2 bomber strikes on nuclear-related targets and coincides with a massive SpaceX IPO valuation that Senator Elizabeth Warren is now petitioning the SEC to delay. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks secured a historic NBA Finals comeback against the San Antonio Spurs, erasing a 29-point deficit to set a new league record. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the Trump administration are negotiating a federal equity stake in the AI firm, a move supported by Senator Bernie Sanders to create a national sovereign wealth fund. In the legal sphere, ActBlue CEO Ms. Wallace-Jones invoked the Fifth Amendment before Jim Jordan’s congressional committee regarding foreign influence in campaign finance. Simultaneously, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is battling a screwworm outbreak in Gillespie County, while AXA CEO Vince Tizio warns of rising maritime insurance costs in the Persian Gulf. In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces widespread unrest in Belfast following a refugee-related stabbing, and Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned over military budget shortfalls. Scott Pelley detailed his exit from CBS News, accusing Nick Bilton and Barry Weiss of compromising the integrity of 60 Minutes. Bill Gates provided testimony to the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s attempts to blackmail him over private infidelities. The program concludes with a tasting of Kirkland Signature Moscato d’Asti and a look at the geographic illiteracy of the Whatever Girls podcast guests. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/transcript.md. ### 1. World Cup 2026 and NBA Finals Comeback Records (0:00–3:12) The 2026 World Cup serves as a primary focus as the tournament kicks off, with specific attention on the historical performance of the Netherlands and the United States. Discussion shifts to the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks set a record for the largest comeback in finals history by overcoming a 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spurs. Keywords: world cup 2026, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), usa, [nba finals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nba-finals.md), san antonio spurs, new york knicks [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Middle East Conflict De-escalation and Oil Market Volatility (3:13–7:16) President Donald Trump reportedly cancelled military actions in the Middle East, leading to a significant drop in oil prices and an 800-point surge in the Dow Jones. Reports indicate successful B-2 bomber strikes against nuclear-related targets occurred prior to the de-escalation. Speculation links the timing of the peace deal to an upcoming SpaceX IPO. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [b-2 bombers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/b-2-bombers.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/2.md) ### 3. AXA CEO Vince Tizio on Maritime War Insurance (7:17–11:04) AXA CEO Vince Tizio appeared on Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo to discuss providing insurance for maritime vessels operating in high-risk zones like the Persian Gulf. The conversation explores the necessity of marine war coverage for seafarers and assets. An aside details the history of kidnapping insurance, referencing the famous Freddie Heineken case in the Netherlands. Keywords: vince tizio, axa, [maria bartiromo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maria-bartiromo.md), [maritime insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maritime-insurance.md), [persian gulf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/persian-gulf.md), kidnapping insurance [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Dutch Media Requests and Fredericksburg Tourism (11:06–12:54) Dutch radio and television stations have requested interviews regarding the World Cup games in Dallas. The logistics of traveling between Dallas, Austin, and Fredericksburg are discussed, highlighting the influx of a million annual tourists to Fredericksburg and the desire for privacy from local residents. Keywords: [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), dutch radio [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Brett Weinstein on Election Integrity and Structural Fraud (12:56–17:24) Brett Weinstein discusses the difficulty of proving election fraud through specific evidence, suggesting instead that the structure of modern elections is designed to allow undetectable fraud. He argues that while logical deductions can suggest anomalies, the legal system is built to validate results regardless of organic or fraudulent origins. Keywords: [brett weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-weinstein.md), [election fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-fraud.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [logic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logic.md), structural rigging [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Spencer Pratt Eliminated from Los Angeles Mayoral Race (17:25–19:41) Spencer Pratt was eliminated from the Los Angeles mayoral race, leaving Nithya Raman to face incumbent Karen Bass in the November runoff. Greg Gutfeld criticized the extended mail-in ballot counting process, characterizing the system as being rigged by those in control to ensure Democratic victories. Keywords: [spencer pratt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spencer-pratt.md), nithya raman, [karen bass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karen-bass.md), [greg gutfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-gutfeld.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [mail-in voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-voting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Chris Hayes and the "Big Lie" Narrative in California (19:42–22:13) MSNOW host Chris Hayes addressed what he calls the return of the "Big Lie," specifically targeting Republican claims of election fraud in California. Hayes argues that these claims are preposterous and are being used to set the stage for invalidating the results of the upcoming November midterm elections. Keywords: [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), election conspiracy, [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md), [msnow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnow.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Alaska Mail-in Ballot Challenges and Dog Sled Logistics (22:14–27:08) NPR reports on the potential disenfranchisement of rural Alaskan and Native voters if the Supreme Court strikes down laws allowing late-arriving mail-in ballots. The report highlights the extreme logistics of voting in remote villages, which rely on dog sleds, snow machines, and bush planes to transport ballots across vast distances. Keywords: [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), mary peltola, dan sullivan, dog sleds [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/8.md) ### 9. ActBlue CEO Invokes Fifth Amendment in Congressional Hearing (27:09–28:52) The CEO of ActBlue, referred to as Ms. Wallace-Jones, invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a congressional hearing led by Jim Jordan. The inquiry focused on potential foreign influence in Democratic campaign financing and the organization's role in processing activist donations over the last 15 years. Keywords: [actblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/actblue.md), [jim jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-jordan.md), [fifth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifth-amendment.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), house oversight [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Screwworm Outbreak in Gillespie County and Sterile Fly Programs (28:53–34:12) Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticized the USDA's sterile fly program following a confirmed screwworm case in a goat in Gillespie County. Miller advocates for the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWAS) over the current method of releasing billions of sterile flies, which he claims is failing to stop the parasite's 1,100-mile march from Mexico. Keywords: [screwworm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screwworm.md), sid miller, [gillespie county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gillespie-county.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), sterile fly program [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/10.md) ### 11. SpaceX IPO Valuation and Elizabeth Warren's Delay Request (34:13–39:12) Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a 12-page letter to the SEC requesting a delay of the SpaceX IPO, citing concerns over market valuation math and lack of shareholder accountability. Despite the political pushback, the IPO remains highly oversubscribed. Speculation suggests Elon Musk may use the liquidity event to acquire Boom Supersonic. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), [boom supersonic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boom-supersonic.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/11.md) ### 12. US Government Sovereign Wealth Fund Stake in OpenAI (39:12–41:24) The Trump administration and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are reportedly discussing a plan for the U.S. government to take an equity stake in the AI giant. Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a 50% government stake to ensure Americans participate in the financial upside of AI technology, mirroring sovereign wealth fund models used in the UAE and Abu Dhabi. Keywords: [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [sovereign wealth fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereign-wealth-fund.md), [trump administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-administration.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Palantir CEO Alex Karp on AI Competition and Market Stability (41:25–45:19) Palantir CEO Alex Karp expressed skepticism regarding the ability of large language models from companies like Anthropic to replicate Palantir's enterprise-grade engineering. Karp criticized the culture of Silicon Valley and warned that a failure in the current AI hype cycle could trigger a massive market correction for tech stocks. Keywords: [alex karp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-karp.md), [palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Anthropic Releases Mythos Cybersecurity AI Model (45:21–48:35) Anthropic has rolled out its "Mythos" cybersecurity AI model to consumers after a limited enterprise release. Critic Gary Marcus suggests that AI companies use a recurring marketing tactic of claiming a model is "too dangerous to release" to build hype before making it publicly available months later. Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), mythos, [gary marcus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-marcus.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [ai safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-safety.md), kate rooney [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Northern Ireland Riots and UK Immigration Tensions (48:35–53:25) Violent riots erupted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following an attempted murder charge against a Sudanese refugee. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and local officials called for calm as protesters set buses and cars ablaze. Polling suggests immigration has surpassed the economy as the primary concern for British voters following graphic videos of street violence. Keywords: [belfast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belfast.md), [northern ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-ireland.md), [keir starmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keir-starmer.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riots.md), john boucher [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Texas Property Security and Septic Maintenance (53:26–54:24) A brief anecdote illustrates the culture of property security in Texas, where a septic maintenance worker sent a text message requesting that all trip mines and explosives be disengaged before he entered the property for a routine inspection. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), septic system, trip mines, [explosives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosives.md), [property rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/property-rights.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Scott Pelley Fired from CBS News and 60 Minutes (54:25–1:01:48) Former CBS News anchor Scott Pelley discussed his firing in an interview with The New York Times, accusing new leadership—including Nick Bilton and Barry Weiss—of attempting to insert bias into 60 Minutes reports. Pelley claimed the atmosphere at the network became demoralized after the wholesale removal of senior staff members. Keywords: [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [barry weiss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-weiss.md), nick bilton, [lulu garcia-navarro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lulu-garcia-navarro.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Journalism and Democracy, The PelleyPod Speculation (1:01:50–1:05:15) Following his departure from CBS, Scott Pelley asserted that there is no democracy without journalism. His career history is traced back to his start as a copy boy at the Lubbock Avalanche Journal at age 15. Speculation arises regarding Pelley potentially launching an independent podcast titled "The PelleyPod." Keywords: [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), lubbock avalanche journal, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/18.md) ### 19. NASA Artemis 3 Mission and SpaceX Lunar Lander Tests (1:05:17–1:08:19) NASA named the crew for the Artemis 3 mission, which aims to test lunar landers in Earth orbit by 2027. While SpaceX's Starship is the primary lunar lander provider, skepticism remains regarding the 2028 landing timeline, especially following a recent launch pad explosion involving Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Glenn rocket. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), artemis 3, [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [blue origin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-origin.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Maggie Haberman's "Regime Change" and Epstein File Fallout (1:08:20–1:17:37) A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, "Regime Change," alleges that Trump administration officials met in the White House Situation Room in 2025 to manage the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files. The book claims JD Vance suggested a Tucker Carlson interview with Ghislaine Maxwell to exonerate the President from various allegations. Keywords: [maggie haberman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maggie-haberman.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [ghislaine maxwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghislaine-maxwell.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [situation room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/situation-room.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Bill Gates Testimony on Jeffrey Epstein Blackmail (1:17:37–1:19:15) Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to use information about his infidelities to blackmail him into re-engaging in business. The testimony addressed unverified allegations regarding Epstein facilitating sexual encounters for Gates and helping him conceal a sexually transmitted disease from his wife. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [house oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-oversight-committee.md), [philanthropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philanthropy.md), std [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/21.md) ### 22. iPhone Impact on US Fertility Rates and Digital Shopping (1:19:16–1:23:07) A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests the 2007 introduction of the iPhone correlates with a 33% to 52% decline in U.S. fertility rates through 2011. Researchers attribute the decline to less in-person interaction, increased pornography consumption, and lower sexual frequency. Additionally, shoppers are increasingly observed as "phone zombies" using digital apps in grocery stores. Keywords: [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [fertility rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertility-rates.md), national bureau of economic research, [pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pornography.md), [instacart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instacart.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Whatever Girls Podcast and Geographic Literacy (1:23:09–1:25:53) A segment from the "Whatever Girls" podcast highlights a lack of basic geographic knowledge among participants, who struggle to name continents or identify the country north of Mexico. This leads to a philosophical discussion on the arbitrary nature of "North" and "South" designations on global maps. Keywords: whatever girls, [geography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geography.md), continents, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [north pole](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-pole.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Section 702 FISA Reauthorization and Bill Pulte (1:25:53–1:28:56) House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for the reauthorization of FISA Section 702 before it expires. Senate Democrats have expressed opposition, partly due to the role of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. Proponents argue the tool is critical for national security, while critics view it as a pillar of the surveillance state. Keywords: [fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), [section 702](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-702.md), [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [bill pulte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-pulte.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Pope Leo Visits Spain and Sagrada Familia Lighting (1:28:56–1:31:20) Pope Leo visited Spain, where he reportedly sat in the cockpit of his flight to Barcelona and communicated with fighter pilot escorts. The visit coincided with a massive light show at the Sagrada Familia, the architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí that has been under construction for over a century. Keywords: [pope leo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-leo.md), [barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), [sagrada familia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sagrada-familia.md), gaudi, [madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madrid.md), [architecture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/architecture.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/25.md) ### 26. UK Defense Secretary John Healey Resigns (1:31:21–1:33:02) British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government over a dispute regarding military spending. Healey argued that the funds allocated in the recent defense review were insufficient to properly equip and train the UK's armed forces to meet global challenges. Keywords: john healey, [keir starmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keir-starmer.md), uk defense, [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), [resignation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resignation.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Franco-German Fighter Jet Project Scrapped (1:33:03–1:35:07) A joint project between France and Germany to build a next-generation fighter jet has been cancelled. Leaders Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz agreed to scrap the deal after industrial rivals Airbus and Dassault Aviation failed to reach a compromise, leaving Europe without a unified plan for independent aerial defense. Keywords: [emmanuel macron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emmanuel-macron.md), [friedrich merz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/friedrich-merz.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), dassault aviation, [fighter jet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fighter-jet.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Mental Health Industrial Complex and GLP-3 Peptides (1:35:08–1:40:21) A licensed therapist from Portland, Oregon, warns about the "mental health industrial complex," where normal human emotions are increasingly pathologized and medicalized through social media influence. The discussion also covers the rise of GLP-3 peptides, marketed as the "Wolverine peptide," and the potential side effects of over-medicating personality traits. Keywords: glp-3, [peptides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peptides.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), bipolar spectrum [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Brett Weinstein on Natural Immunity and COVID-19 Gaslighting (1:40:22–1:43:22) Brett Weinstein discusses recent revelations that public health officials privately acknowledged the superiority of natural immunity while publicly promoting universal vaccination. He argues that the public was "gaslit" by the health apparatus, which suppressed information about the hazards of novel vaccine technology. Keywords: [brett weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-weinstein.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [natural immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-immunity.md), [paul offit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-offit.md), [fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fauci.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Michael Yeadon Claims COVID-19 Pandemic Was Fraudulent (1:43:23–1:46:21) Former Pfizer researcher Michael Yeadon claims that the COVID-19 pandemic was a fraudulent event exaggerated by inappropriate PCR testing. He argues that all-cause mortality did not increase significantly prior to the WHO declaration and that many deaths were caused by changed medical procedures, such as inappropriate ventilation and the denial of antibiotics. 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