# The Deuce!

> Federal attorneys argue against the right to choose your own food as global salt mandates and high-speed rail security agendas take hold across the West.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 200
- **Published:** 2010-05-16
- **Length:** 2h 8m
- **Topics:** Raw Milk War, [Codex Alimentarius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/codex-alimentarius.md), TSA Cancer, [High-Speed Rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [BP Oil Spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp-oil-spill.md), [Elena Kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), Red Shirts
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce

## About this episode

The FDA and federal attorneys argued in an Iowa court that citizens possess no fundamental right to obtain any food they wish, specifically targeting the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund and the sale of raw milk. This legal stance coincides with the United Nations Codex Alimentarius initiative, which seeks to establish global food protocols that supersede local laws. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the National Salt Reduction Initiative have successfully pressured Heinz and Starbucks to reformulate products, sparking concerns that sodium reduction is a tool for public docility rather than heart health.

Arianna Huffington claimed on KCRW that TSA agents are developing cancer from airport x-ray machines, a statement followed by an immediate and suspicious broadcast disconnect. In Buffalo, President Barack Obama promoted high-speed rail as a security-friendly alternative to flying, despite simultaneous CNN reports of Al-Qaeda threats against commuter lines. Overseas, the assassination of General Khattiya Sawasdiphol in Thailand and the potential compromise of NATO codes following the Polish government plane crash signal deepening geopolitical instability. Domestically, the Financial Reform Act is characterized as a power grab for the Federal Reserve, empowering the same banking entities that triggered the global recession.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate their 200th episode milestone by knighting Executive Producers John Snyder and Jordi Ramirez into the No Agenda Roundtable. The duo deconstructs a bizarre Law and Order cameo by Sharon Stone and a reality TV appearance by Christina Curry on a Uri Geller special. The episode concludes with a look at the mysterious fungus destroying Afghan opium crops and the introduction of the controversial courageous restraint medal for U.S. troops.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 200, New Studio Gear (0:00–2:28)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the 200th episode of the No Agenda show from their respective locations in Southern California and Silicon Valley. Dvorak discusses his new studio setup involving gear from the UK, though he notes he is still recording on a Macintosh due to a lack of a hardware recorder. The hosts announce a special "backstage" episode 200.5 for donors.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [episode 200](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/episode-200.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [podcasting gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-gear.md), [macintosh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/macintosh.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Executive Producer John Snyder, Donation Milestones (2:28–8:38)

John Snyder from Chicago is named an executive producer after contributing a record-breaking donation of over $1,400, bringing his total support to $2,000. Ben Blondin is also recognized as an executive producer and promotes his organic vending business. The hosts explain the value of being a producer for the show and how it impacts their media deconstruction efforts.

Keywords: [john snyder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-snyder.md), ben blondin, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), vendingbynature.com

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/2.md)

### 3. DVR for Radio, Media Monitoring Habits (8:38–9:38)

The hosts discuss their habits for capturing media clips, including keeping recorders running on television sets constantly. A desire is expressed for a DVR-like device for terrestrial radio to capture fleeting moments while driving.

Keywords: [dvr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvr.md), [radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md), [media monitoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-monitoring.md), [cable box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cable-box.md), [recording](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recording.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Raw Milk War, FDA Food Rights Lawsuit (9:39–13:16)

Attorneys for the federal government argued in an Iowa court case that individuals do not have a fundamental right to obtain any food they wish. The lawsuit, filed by the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund, challenges the FDA ban on the interstate sale of raw milk. The government's brief asserts there is no historical tradition of unfettered access to all food types.

Keywords: [raw milk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raw-milk.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), farm to consumer legal defense fund, stephanie rose

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Codex Alimentarius, UN Food Control Protocols (13:17–16:52)

The Codex Alimentarius is described as a United Nations initiative designed to establish global food rules that supersede local laws. Concerns are raised regarding Senator John McCain's bill to control dietary supplements and an FDA proposal that could potentially classify vitamins, fruit juice, and even water as drugs.

Keywords: [codex alimentarius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/codex-alimentarius.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [dietary supplements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dietary-supplements.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/5.md)

### 6. National Salt Reduction Initiative, Health Policy Skepticism (16:53–19:20)

The National Salt Reduction Initiative, championed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, aims to lower sodium intake across the United States. While the New England Journal of Medicine suggests salt reduction could significantly lower heart disease rates, the hosts express skepticism toward the data and the underlying policy motivations.

Keywords: [salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt.md), [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [new england journal of medicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-england-journal-of-medicine.md), [heart disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-disease.md), [sodium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sodium.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Heinz Ketchup Salt Reduction, Corporate Compliance (19:19–22:34)

Heinz announced a new ketchup recipe featuring 15% less salt to comply with new health guidelines, a move mirrored by companies like Starbucks and Subway. Questions are raised regarding why these companies focus on salt reduction rather than removing high fructose corn syrup from their products.

Keywords: [heinz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heinz.md), [ketchup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ketchup.md), [salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt.md), [high fructose corn syrup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-fructose-corn-syrup.md), [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [subway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subway.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Salt as Social Control, Gourmet Salt Fads (22:35–29:51)

A theory is proposed that reducing salt intake is intended to make the population more docile by lowering hypertension. The discussion contrasts the government's anti-salt stance with the recent gourmet salt fad popularized by chefs like Thomas Keller, while emphasizing the biological necessity of salt for electrolyte balance.

Keywords: [salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt.md), [hypertension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypertension.md), [fight club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fight-club.md), thomas keller, [fleur de sel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fleur-de-sel.md), electrolytes

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Arianna Huffington, TSA Cancer Claims on NPR (29:51–34:34)

During an appearance on the KCRW program Left, Right & Center, Arianna Huffington claimed a TSA agent told her that multiple colleagues had developed cancer from airport x-ray machines. The audio clip shows the program's connection dropping immediately after the claim, which the hosts interpret as deliberate censorship by the broadcaster.

Keywords: [arianna huffington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arianna-huffington.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), kcrw, [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [x-ray machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-ray-machines.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Tavis Smiley, Isabel Allende Racism Controversy (34:35–40:35)

Novelist Isabel Allende appeared on Tavis Smiley's PBS show and claimed that historical accounts are always written by white men and lack interesting voices. The hosts criticize these comments as blatantly racist and attack Smiley for failing to challenge the assertion that history is exclusively a male, white domain.

Keywords: [tavis smiley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tavis-smiley.md), isabel allende, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), historical fiction, cultural anthropology

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Christina Curry, The New Uri Geller Reality Show (40:38–43:08)

Adam Curry's daughter, Christina, appeared as a celebrity guest on a Dutch reality show featuring Uri Geller. She reportedly faked an emotional reaction to a "psychic" reading to satisfy the show's producers, highlighting the staged nature of such elimination programs.

Keywords: [christina curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christina-curry.md), [uri geller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uri-geller.md), [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), psychic

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/11.md)

### 12. British Airways Strike, High-Speed Rail Agenda (43:08–44:06)

A strike by British Airways cabin crew is analyzed as a potential move to intentionally disrupt air travel in favor of upcoming high-speed rail projects. Reports from crew members suggest that many employees did not actually vote for the strike, leading to suspicions of union or government interference.

Keywords: [british airways](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-airways.md), [heathrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heathrow.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strike.md), cabin crew

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Barack Obama in Buffalo, High-Speed Rail Security (44:06–50:57)

President Barack Obama visited Buffalo, New York, to promote high-speed rail, promising that passengers would not have to remove their shoes for security. This is contrasted with a CNN report aired the same day claiming American Al-Qaeda cells are targeting commuter railroads like the Long Island Railroad, suggesting a future expansion of TSA-style security to trains.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [buffalo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buffalo.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [long island railroad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-island-railroad.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Soap Opera "In the Morning" Clip (50:57–51:38)

A brief clip from a soap opera is played where a character uses the phrase "in the morning," which the hosts find amusing as it mirrors their own show's catchphrase.

Keywords: [soap opera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soap-opera.md), [in the morning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/in-the-morning.md), media clip, [catchphrase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catchphrase.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Financial Reform Act, Federal Reserve Empowerment (51:39–56:16)

President Obama's weekly address regarding the Financial Reform Act is characterized as a power grab for the Federal Reserve. The hosts argue that the bill empowers the same bankers who caused the recession to oversee themselves, rather than providing the consumer protections the President claims.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), financial reform act, [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [consumer protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-protection.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Citizens Bank "Good Citizenship" Commercial (56:17–59:30)

A commercial for Citizens Bank is deconstructed for its messaging that equates banking with "good citizenship." The ad features actors dressed as founding fathers and suggests that depositing money is a civic duty to fund other people's mortgages and businesses.

Keywords: citizens bank, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [citizenship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizenship.md), [mortgages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgages.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Honey Bunches of Oats, Pristiq Ad Contrast (59:31–1:01:23)

The hosts play a high-energy commercial for Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, noting its effective rhythmic structure. The clip ends with a jarring transition into a somber advertisement for the antidepressant Pristiq, highlighting the stark contrast in television marketing.

Keywords: honey bunches of oats, pristiq, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [commercials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commercials.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/17.md)

### 18. No Agenda Community, Audience-Built Infrastructure (1:01:23–1:03:37)

The hosts discuss the "Value-for-Value" model of the show, which relies on listener donations rather than advertising. They credit the audience for building an extensive network of unofficial support tools, including search engines, toolbars, and proxies to bypass censorship.

Keywords: no agenda toolbar, [no agenda search](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-search.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Donor Acknowledgments, No Agenda Karma Story (1:03:38–1:09:58)

The hosts read a list of recent donors and share a story from the "Karma Club" about a listener in Ecuador who met a woman from Sweden after recognizing the No Agenda album art on her iPod. The segment also includes birthday shout-outs for listeners and their family members.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [ecuador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecuador.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [karma club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma-club.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Knighthood Ceremony, Sir John Snyder and Sir Jordi Ramirez (1:10:00–1:11:34)

John Snyder and Jordi Ramirez are formally knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable following their significant financial contributions. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, requiring the new knights to swear an oath of self-reliance and value-for-value exchange.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [john snyder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-snyder.md), [jordi ramirez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordi-ramirez.md), [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md), [ceremony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ceremony.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Rainbow Clouds, Southern California Earthquake Predictions (1:11:35–1:14:56)

Reports of "rainbow clouds" over Los Angeles are discussed as potential precursors to seismic activity, similar to phenomena observed before quakes in China and Chile. A clip from Luke Thomas of QuakePrediction.com is played, predicting a major earthquake in Southern California for mid-May.

Keywords: rainbow clouds, [earthquakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquakes.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), quakeprediction.com, luke thomas

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/21.md)

### 22. UK MP Stabbed, Polish Government Plane Crash Codes (1:14:56–1:16:50)

A British Member of Parliament was stabbed during a constituent meeting, sparking a renewed debate over knife crime in the UK. Additionally, new reports suggest that the Polish government plane crash in Russia may have resulted in the compromise of sensitive NATO communication codes carried by the officials on board.

Keywords: stephen timms, [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), nato codes, [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Thailand Red Shirt Protests, General Khattiya Assassination (1:16:50–1:19:45)

Major unrest in Bangkok, Thailand, is highlighted following the assassination of "Red Shirt" General Khattiya Sawasdiphol, who was shot by a sniper during a press interview. The hosts note that the protesters had been barricading the financial district, including Goldman Sachs offices, and call for more information on the conflict's backstory.

Keywords: [thailand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thailand.md), [bangkok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangkok.md), red shirts, khattiya sawasdiphol, [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Glenn Beck, Elena Kagan and Cass Sunstein (1:19:46–1:26:53)

Glenn Beck's coverage of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is analyzed, specifically her praise for Cass Sunstein. Sunstein is criticized for his academic papers suggesting the government should "cognitively infiltrate" conspiracy theory groups or impose taxes on those who disseminate them to "unskew" public discourse.

Keywords: [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [elena kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elena-kagan.md), [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [cognitive infiltration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-infiltration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Arnold Schwarzenegger Commencement Speech Parody (1:26:54–1:28:43)

A clip featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger's signature movie catchphrases is played as a parody of a university commencement address. The hosts joke about the Governor's reliance on buzz phrases and his high speaking fees.

Keywords: [arnold schwarzenegger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arnold-schwarzenegger.md), [commencement speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commencement-speech.md), [stanford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford.md), [impressions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impressions.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/25.md)

### 26. BP Oil Spill Hearings, Finger-Pointing Spectacle (1:28:45–1:32:27)

President Obama criticized executives from BP, Halliburton, and Transocean for a "ridiculous spectacle" of finger-pointing during congressional hearings regarding the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The hosts argue that the media and the President misrepresented the hearings, which were actually highly scripted and focused on legal obligations rather than genuine accountability.

Keywords: [bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [halliburton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/halliburton.md), [transocean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transocean.md), [oil spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-spill.md), [gulf of mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-mexico.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Oil Industry Scams, Inventory and Price Manipulation (1:32:32–1:38:14)

The hosts propose that the Gulf oil spill is being used as a pretext to shut down smaller drilling competitors and manipulate global oil inventories. They argue that the oil industry operates on long-term cycles of building and popping price bubbles, with major players like Goldman Sachs profiting from the volatility while insurance covers the costs of disasters.

Keywords: [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), [refineries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refineries.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [deepwater horizon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepwater-horizon.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Global Oil Power, Peak Oil Skepticism (1:38:14–1:43:39)

The theory of "Peak Oil" is dismissed as a scam designed to maintain high prices, with the hosts suggesting that oil may be a continuously regenerating biological process. They assert that the global economy remains fundamentally oil-based and that green energy initiatives are currently insufficient to replace petroleum's role in manufacturing and transport.

Keywords: [peak oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peak-oil.md), [petroleum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petroleum.md), [bacteria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacteria.md), [solar energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-energy.md), [wind energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-energy.md), [global economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-economy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Mikhail Prokhorov, Russian Oligarchs and Hill & Knowlton (1:43:39–1:45:58)

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, owner of the New Jersey Nets, is discussed following a profile on 60 Minutes. The hosts highlight that he is represented by the PR firm Hill & Knowlton, which previously managed the public image of the tobacco industry and is currently involved in climate change messaging.

Keywords: mikhail prokhorov, [russian oligarchs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-oligarchs.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [hill & knowlton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-knowlton.md), [tobacco industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tobacco-industry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Geopolitics of Oil, Iran and Afghanistan Pipelines (1:45:58–1:49:55)

The saber-rattling against Iran is framed as a conflict over control of the world's largest oil refineries and trade routes. Similarly, the war in Afghanistan is linked to the protection of natural gas pipelines and CIA interests in the opium trade, rather than simple counter-terrorism.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), pincus green, [refineries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refineries.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Law and Order, Sharon Stone and Miranda Rights Propaganda (1:49:57–1:52:28)

A recent episode of Law and Order featuring Sharon Stone is criticized for its "bad acting" and perceived government propaganda. The hosts highlight a specific line of dialogue that disparages Miranda rights, suggesting it is part of a broader effort to normalize the removal of legal protections for citizens.

Keywords: [law and order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-and-order.md), [sharon stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharon-stone.md), [miranda rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miranda-rights.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Showtime's "The Real L Word", Reality TV Trends (1:52:30–1:55:16)

Showtime's new reality series, "The Real L Word," is discussed as a marketing-driven show that features "hot looking" actresses rather than a realistic portrayal of the lesbian community. The hosts compare the show's promotional style to other reality programs like the Tyra Banks Show.

Keywords: [showtime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/showtime.md), the real l word, [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md), [lesbians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lesbians.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Juan Carlos Cruz, Food Network Chef Murder Plot (1:55:16–1:56:46)

Celebrity chef Juan Carlos Cruz, formerly of the Food Network, was arrested in Southern California for allegedly attempting to hire homeless individuals to murder his wife. The hosts note the irony of a real-life chef murder plot following various fictional depictions they have tracked.

Keywords: juan carlos cruz, [food network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-network.md), [murder-for-hire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murder-for-hire.md), [santa monica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-monica.md), [celebrity chef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-chef.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Australian Vaccine Trials, Afghan Opium Fungus (1:56:47–1:58:14)

In Australia, reports indicate parents are being paid cash to enroll their children in drug trials for vaccines. Meanwhile, a mysterious fungus has reportedly destroyed one-third of the Afghan opium harvest, a development that is expected to drive up global heroin prices and benefit those controlling the black market.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [glaxosmithkline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glaxosmithkline.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), [fungus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fungus.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/34.md)

### 35. General McChrystal, Courageous Restraint Medals (1:58:15–2:02:04)

Generals Stanley McChrystal and David Petraeus are criticized for a "staged" anecdote about buying bread for peasants in Kandahar. The discussion also covers a new "courageous restraint" medal for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, which would reward soldiers for not using lethal force, a concept the hosts find confusing and potentially dangerous for military morale.

Keywords: [stanley mcchrystal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanley-mcchrystal.md), [david petraeus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-petraeus.md), [kandahar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kandahar.md), courageous restraint, [medals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medals.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/35.md)

### 36. United States of Europe, Financial Armageddon Predictions (2:02:04–2:05:06)

The ongoing financial crisis in Europe is seen as a catalyst for the creation of a centralized "United States of Europe" with unified taxing authority. The hosts predict that European citizens will be forced to choose between total financial collapse and a centralized elite government, potentially leading to conflict between France and Germany by 2013.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [hyperinflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyperinflation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/36.md)

### 37. San Francisco Deer Shooting, Show Outro (2:05:06–2:08:13)

The show concludes with a local news clip about San Francisco police opening fire on a lost deer in the name of public safety. The hosts give final reminders about the closing of the "Deuce Club" donor drive and sign off from their 200th episode, promising a return on Thursday.

Keywords: [deer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deer.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [public safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-safety.md), [deuce club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deuce-club.md), [episode 200](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/episode-200.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/200-the-deuce/chapter/37.md)

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