# Escrow Schmeshcrow

> A massive escrow account managed by 9/11 fixers and a suspicious trillion-dollar mineral discovery in Afghanistan signal a new era of corporate and military maneuvering.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 209
- **Published:** 2010-06-17
- **Length:** 2h 24m
- **Topics:** BP Escrow, [Abiotic Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abiotic-oil.md), Afghan Minerals, Corexit Toxicity, Drone Surveillance, MMS Corruption
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow

## About this episode

BP CEO Tony Hayward faces intense scrutiny as congressional investigations into the Deepwater Horizon spill reveal critical safety failures and environmental hazards. Technical analysis of the Gulf cleanup highlights the extreme toxicity of hydrogen sulfide gas, which the EPA is currently monitoring at levels that can prove fatal to workers. The appointment of Kenneth Feinberg to manage a $20 billion escrow account, alongside BP lead attorney Jamie Gorelick, suggests a legal strategy designed to limit corporate liability through a framework reminiscent of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund.

Secondary reports indicate that the Minerals Management Service allowed oil companies to submit identical emergency response plans, including nonsensical references to protecting walruses in the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, the New York Times reports a trillion-dollar mineral discovery in Afghanistan, a claim General David Petraeus and Secretary Robert Gates use to justify continued military presence despite Soviet records documenting these resources decades ago. In domestic news, the FAA prepares to authorize law enforcement drones for surveillance, while the National Prevention Council introduces strict dietary salt restrictions under new healthcare mandates. Geopolitical tensions rise as Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner imposes sanctions on 90 Iranian vessels in response to aid ships destined for Gaza.

Internal friction peaks when a host's appearance on The Howard Stern Show leads to a heated debate over brand promotion and the influence of Mevio. The episode features a detailed breakdown of the Daily Show montage where Jon Stewart exposes decades of identical energy independence promises from Nixon to Obama. Executive Producer Robert Goschko is officially de-douched for his contribution to the show's value-for-value model.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/transcript.md.

### 1. BP CEO Tony Hayward, Hydrogen Sulfide Toxicity (0:00–6:08)

BP CEO Tony Hayward is compared to British actors during televised congressional investigations into the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Technical discussion focuses on the dangers of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a toxic gas associated with oil refineries that sensitizes the nose and can be fatal at concentrations between 50 and 200 parts per million. The EPA is reportedly monitoring these levels in Louisiana as cleanup efforts continue.

Keywords: tony hayward, [bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [hydrogen sulfide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen-sulfide.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [oil spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-spill.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Robert Goschko, Executive Producer Donation (6:09–8:59)

Robert Goschko from Sherwood Park, Alberta, is credited as the Executive Producer for Episode 209 after contributing $200. The hosts acknowledge the lack of American producers for this specific episode and officially "de-douch" Goschko for his first-time donation. Mention is also made of Andrew McKinnon, the series producer for June.

Keywords: robert goschko, sherwood park, [alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberta.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Jon Stewart, Daily Show Energy Independence Montage (9:01–11:57)

Jon Stewart and The Daily Show are praised for a research-heavy segment featuring a montage of U.S. presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama promising to end dependence on foreign oil. The hosts note that Stewart has regained his comedic form now that President Obama has become a viable target for political satire.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [the daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-daily-show.md), [energy independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-independence.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Perez Hilton, Miley Cyrus Upskirt Controversy (11:58–14:31)

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, also known as Mario Lavandeira Jr., faces public backlash and potential legal scrutiny after posting an "upskirt" photo of Miley Cyrus, who is a minor. The incident is characterized as a distraction from larger news, though it sparks a discussion on the absurdity of specific indecency and pornography laws regarding stick figures and age labels.

Keywords: [perez hilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perez-hilton.md), [miley cyrus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miley-cyrus.md), mario lavandeira jr, [child pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-pornography.md), [celebrity news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/4.md)

### 5. The Good Guys, Streakers as Sex Offenders (14:32–19:08)

A clip from the television show The Good Guys prompts a discussion about the legal classification of streakers and public urination as sex offenses. The hosts argue that over-populating sex offender registries with minor offenders allows actual predators in high levels of government to hide in plain sight.

Keywords: the good guys, [fox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox.md), streaking, [sex offender registry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-offender-registry.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Howard Stern Show, Host Conflict Over Promotion (19:09–28:33)

A heated argument breaks out between the hosts following one host's appearance on The Howard Stern Show. One host expresses frustration that the other failed to mention his name, their company Mevio, or the specific premise of their podcast during the interview. The conflict includes comparisons to past slights by Dave Winer and a debate over whether the appearance actually drove traffic to the show's website.

Keywords: [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [mevio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mevio.md), [dave winer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-winer.md), [podcast promotion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-promotion.md), host bickering

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Rebel Without a Cause, Netflix DVD Quality (28:35–31:31)

A critique of the classic film Rebel Without a Cause leads to complaints about the declining quality of physical Netflix DVDs. The hosts describe receiving scratched discs that malfunction in players and express a preference for modern action films over slower-paced classics like Rosemary's Baby.

Keywords: [rebel without a cause](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rebel-without-a-cause.md), [james dean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-dean.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), rosemary's baby, dvd rental

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/7.md)

### 8. BP Escrow Account, Kenneth Feinberg and Jamie Gorelick (31:32–36:40)

The $20 billion fund established by BP is identified as an escrow account rather than a traditional fund, suggesting the terms of payout may be hidden from the public. Kenneth Feinberg, who managed the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, is appointed to oversee the payouts, while Jamie Gorelick, a former 9/11 Commission member, serves as BP's lead attorney. The hosts suggest this "cabal" is using the 9/11 playbook to limit BP's liability and prevent future lawsuits.

Keywords: [bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [kenneth feinberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenneth-feinberg.md), jamie gorelick, [9/11 commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11-commission.md), escrow account

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Abiotic Oil Theory, Lindsey Williams Claims (36:40–39:06)

The theory of abiotic oil—the idea that oil is a regenerative mineral process rather than a fossil fuel—is proposed as the reason for the Gulf spill's intensity. Citing pastor Lindsey Williams, the hosts suggest BP drilled into a high-pressure "motherlode" with volcanic properties that they cannot contain. The relief wells are characterized as an attempt to capture this massive resource rather than simply stopping the leak.

Keywords: [abiotic oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abiotic-oil.md), lindsey williams, [peak oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peak-oil.md), [deepwater horizon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepwater-horizon.md), relief wells

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Corexit Toxicity, Gulf Air Quality Reports (39:06–44:48)

Reports from the Louisiana Environmental Action Network and Democracy Now! highlight the health risks faced by cleanup workers in the Gulf. BP is accused of preventing workers from wearing gas masks to avoid negative media imagery, despite the presence of 2-butoxyethanol in the dispersant Corexit and fluctuating levels of hydrogen sulfide in the air.

Keywords: [corexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corexit.md), 2-butoxyethanol, h2s, [louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md), [air quality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-quality.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Rig Worker Rumors, Planned Blowout Theory (44:49–47:35)

An anonymous report from a rig worker via Above Top Secret claims that Navy Intelligence and commandos have taken control of certain offshore platforms. The rumor suggests the Deepwater Horizon blowout may have been a planned event to destroy an unprofitable well and clear the way for more lucrative drilling in the same reserve, though the hosts remain skeptical of a deliberate sabotage.

Keywords: above top secret, navy intelligence, [martial law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-law.md), [gulf of mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-mexico.md), [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/11.md)

### 12. MMS Corruption, Cap and Trade Legislation (47:35–51:34)

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is criticized for its lack of oversight and reported culture of corruption involving oil company lobbyists. The hosts argue the Obama administration is using the spill crisis to ramrod Cap and Trade legislation through Congress and transition the economy toward "green" energy while shifting major oil production to South America.

Keywords: mms, [minerals management service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minerals-management-service.md), [cap and trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [ken salazar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-salazar.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Congressman Ed Markey, Oil Response Plans (51:35–55:24)

Congressman Ed Markey reveals during hearings that the emergency response plans submitted by major oil companies were virtually identical, including references to protecting walruses in the Gulf of Mexico. The hosts point out the hypocrisy of the government blaming companies for plans that the government itself approved without reading.

Keywords: [ed markey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-markey.md), [bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [halliburton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/halliburton.md), [gulf of mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-mexico.md), [congressional hearing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congressional-hearing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Vanguard Wellington, Obama Blind Trust (55:25–58:02)

A discussion of President Obama's financial assets reveals that his blind trust is invested in the Vanguard Wellington fund, which holds significant positions in major oil companies. The hosts suggest this creates a conflict of interest while the administration publicly criticizes BP and the oil industry.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), vanguard wellington, [blind trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blind-trust.md), bp stock, [investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investment.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Nabucco Pipeline, Turkey and Gazprom Geopolitics (58:03–1:01:33)

Geopolitical shifts in the natural gas market are linked to new sanctions against Iran's energy sector. The Nabucco pipeline, intended to bring gas through Turkey to Europe, is highlighted as a point of contention between Western interests and Russia's Gazprom, with the Gulf oil spill serving as a backdrop for these tectonic shifts in global energy control.

Keywords: [nabucco pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nabucco-pipeline.md), [gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [iran sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-sanctions.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/15.md)

### 16. SEC FOIA Request, 9/11 Put Options Destroyed (1:01:33–1:03:49)

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding suspicious put options on airline stocks prior to September 11, 2001, resulted in a response from the SEC stating the records were destroyed. The hosts note that these records were reportedly housed in World Trade Center 7, which collapsed during the attacks, preventing an investigation into who profited from the tragedy.

Keywords: [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [put options](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/put-options.md), [world trade center 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-trade-center-7.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Joy Behar and Janeane Garofalo, Liberal Disillusionment (1:03:50–1:08:50)

Clips from Joy Behar's HLN show featuring Janeane Garofalo and Ron Reagan Jr. illustrate a growing disillusionment with President Obama among his liberal base. The hosts interpret this as an "awakening" where even staunch supporters are realizing the administration represents a continuation of previous policies rather than the promised change.

Keywords: [joy behar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-behar.md), [janeane garofalo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janeane-garofalo.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [hln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hln.md), media reform

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Obama Prayer Speech, Egyptian Foreign Minister Claims (1:08:51–1:11:25)

President Obama's use of religious rhetoric in his Oval Office speech is criticized by liberal commentators as a "cheap" tactic. Simultaneously, a report from Egyptian television claims Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit stated that Obama privately affirmed his Muslim heritage and sympathy for a Muslim agenda during a meeting.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), abul gheit, [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), muslim agenda, [oval office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oval-office.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Birther Movement, Hawaii Newspaper Archives (1:11:26–1:13:41)

The hosts discuss the persistent "birther" theories regarding President Obama's eligibility for office. They suggest that while birth announcements in Hawaiian newspapers are strong evidence of his birth there, the possibility of the CIA planting or altering newspaper "morgue" archives makes it difficult for some to accept the official narrative.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [birth certificate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-certificate.md), [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), star bulletin, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Congressman Brian Baird, Congressional Insider Trading (1:13:41–1:16:06)

Congressman Brian Baird's efforts to stop insider trading within Congress are highlighted via a Thom Hartmann clip. The segment describes how staffers for Tom DeLay and other members of Congress reportedly engaged in day trading based on non-public information about upcoming legislation and defense contracts, a practice that remains legal for lawmakers.

Keywords: brian baird, [tom delay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-delay.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), [thom hartman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartman.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Fitbit, Biometric Surveillance and Metrics (1:16:07–1:18:22)

The emergence of Fitbit and other wearable fitness trackers is viewed as a precursor to government-mandated health monitoring. The hosts argue that these devices, backed by major Silicon Valley venture capital, will eventually be used to enforce wellness standards and track citizen behavior under the guise of preventative healthcare.

Keywords: [fitbit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fitbit.md), true ventures, softtech, [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [wearable tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wearable-tech.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/21.md)

### 22. National Prevention Council, Dietary Salt Restrictions (1:18:22–1:21:09)

The establishment of the National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council under the new healthcare law is discussed. New dietary guidelines from 13 nutrition experts recommend limiting salt intake to 1,500 milligrams per day, a move the hosts characterize as the government overstepping its bounds to control individual lifestyle choices.

Keywords: national prevention council, [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), salt intake, health care act

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Listener Donations, Free Holobooks Promotion (1:21:12–1:26:26)

The hosts read letters from donors, including Ryan Lackey and Alan Asaf. A promotion for FreeHolobooks.com highlights hollowed-out books used as iPad cases and "conversation starters." The segment also includes birthday shout-outs and the "de-douching" of several listeners who contributed to the show's value-for-value model.

Keywords: ryan lackey, brian hill, freeholobooks.com, ipad case, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/23.md)

### 24. PayPal Subscription Issues, Joy Behar Ratings (1:26:27–1:32:13)

The hosts discuss technical difficulties with PayPal subscriptions and a 30% seasonal drop in listener support. They compare their independent reach to the television ratings of Joy Behar, noting that while she draws roughly half a million viewers, her audience is largely composed of people who are not "awake" to the issues discussed on No Agenda.

Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [subscriptions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscriptions.md), [joy behar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-behar.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [television ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/24.md)

### 25. FAA Drone Regulations, Domestic Surveillance (1:32:13–1:34:35)

The FAA is moving toward issuing flying rights for domestic drones to be used by law enforcement and civilian agencies. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano cited safety concerns for the delay, but the hosts warn that small, invasive drones will soon be used for domestic surveillance, including the ability to fly through windows.

Keywords: [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Afghanistan Mineral Discovery, Robert Gates Strategy (1:34:36–1:39:44)

The New York Times reports on the "discovery" of nearly $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits, including lithium, in Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Robert Gates testifies before Senator Patrick Leahy, defending the current military strategy and the progress of Afghan security forces while the hosts suggest the mineral story is a plant to justify continued occupation.

Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md), [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [patrick leahy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-leahy.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Leahy Law, Defense Spending Sustainability (1:39:44–1:44:42)

Secretary Robert Gates discusses the implementation of the Leahy Law, which prohibits U.S. military aid to foreign units that commit human rights violations. Gates also claims that current defense spending, at roughly 4.5% of GDP, is historically low and sustainable for long-term conflict, contradicting earlier promises of a swift withdrawal from the region.

Keywords: leahy law, [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md), [defense budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-budget.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/27.md)

### 28. General Petraeus, Afghan Mining Potential (1:44:43–1:48:03)

General David Petraeus comments on the "stunning potential" of Afghanistan's mineral wealth. The hosts mock the idea that the Pentagon and geologists just discovered these resources, noting that Soviet records from the 1980s already detailed the country's vast gem and metal reserves.

Keywords: [david petraeus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-petraeus.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mining.md), [minerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minerals.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Iran Aid Ships, Tim Geithner Sanctions (1:48:04–1:51:26)

Iran announces plans to send aid ships to the blockaded Gaza Strip, escalating tensions in the region. In response, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner announces sweeping new sanctions targeting over 90 Iranian ships and 22 petroleum and insurance companies to cripple the nation's maritime and energy sectors.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [gaza flotilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaza-flotilla.md), [tim geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-geithner.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [maritime trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maritime-trade.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Chevron Utah Pipeline Leak, Drone Protection (1:51:29–1:55:41)

A Chevron pipeline in Utah leaked 33,000 gallons of oil into a creek near Salt Lake City. The hosts speculate that the "quarter-sized hole" in the pipe may have been caused by gunfire from vandals, providing a potential justification for the government's push to use drones for domestic pipeline and infrastructure protection.

Keywords: [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [salt lake city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt-lake-city.md), pipeline leak, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Macquarie Bank, Texas Newspaper Acquisitions (1:55:42–1:58:21)

Australian investment firm Macquarie Bank purchased 40 local newspapers in Texas and Oklahoma for $80 million. The move is seen as an attempt to silence local opposition to the Trans-Texas Corridor and foreign-owned toll roads, which involve controversial eminent domain seizures of private farmland.

Keywords: macquarie bank, trans-texas corridor, [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [toll roads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toll-roads.md), [media ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ownership.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/31.md)

### 32. PBS Ed Sullivan Special, Jon Stewart Research (1:58:21–1:59:45)

A critique of a PBS special on the Ed Sullivan Show leads to a discussion about the high cost of public television DVD sets. The hosts contrast this with their own request for small monthly donations and reiterate their praise for the research staff at The Daily Show for their presidential energy speech montage.

Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), ed sullivan, paul shaffer, [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Neo-Prohibitionism, Smoking Cessation Tips (1:59:47–2:02:01)

The hosts discuss "neo-prohibitionist" efforts to ban all drinking and driving. A health tip from New Scientist suggests that taking antacids like Tums can reduce the craving for a cigarette after consuming alcohol, as the craving is linked to stomach acidity.

Keywords: [neo-prohibitionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neo-prohibitionism.md), drinking and driving, [smoking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking.md), antacids, new scientist

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/33.md)

### 34. NASA Solar Flare Warnings (2:02:02–2:02:38)

NASA issues warnings about unprecedented levels of magnetic energy from solar flares as the sun enters a new 11-year cycle. The agency predicts potential catastrophic consequences for global health, emergency services, and national security, which the hosts view as alarmist rhetoric.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md), magnetic energy, [armageddon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armageddon.md), [solar cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-cycle.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Toyota Prius, Lane Keep Assist Technology (2:02:39–2:06:33)

A 2010 Toyota Prius advertisement highlights "Lane Keep Assist" technology, which uses cameras to detect road lines and applies torque to the steering wheel to prevent drifting. The hosts express concern that this technology is a step toward remote government control of private vehicles.

Keywords: [toyota prius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota-prius.md), lane keep assist, lka, automotive technology, [remote control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remote-control.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Hole-Punch Clouds, Chemtrail Debate (2:06:33–2:11:16)

A disagreement arises over "hole-punch clouds," which scientists attribute to jet aircraft seeding mid-level clouds. One host argues this is evidence of "chemtrails" and weather modification, while the other maintains it is a natural atmospheric phenomenon, leading to a debate over the feasibility of large-scale chemical spraying.

Keywords: hole-punch clouds, [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [weather modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-modification.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [contrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contrails.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Host Reconciliation, Show Wrap-Up (2:11:17–2:15:58)

The hosts reconcile after their earlier argument regarding the Howard Stern interview. One host apologizes for the oversight in not mentioning their company, Mevio, and explains the pressure of the live interview format. They prepare to play the full Jon Stewart montage for their radio affiliates.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [mevio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mevio.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Jon Stewart Montage, Presidential Energy Promises (2:15:59–2:24:28)

The episode concludes with a comprehensive audio montage from The Daily Show. The clip features every U.S. president since Richard Nixon making nearly identical promises to achieve energy independence and end the nation's reliance on foreign oil, highlighting decades of political failure and repetitive rhetoric.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [energy independence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-independence.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/209-escrow-schmeshcrow/chapter/38.md)

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