# Billion Dollar Riot > A billion-dollar security bill in Toronto and dramatic police raids on the Belgian clergy headline a global landscape of financial reform and environmental scandal. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 212 - **Published:** 2010-06-27 - **Length:** 2h 17m - **Topics:** [G20 Summit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20-summit.md), Greek Islands, Milk Oil, Belgian Raids, [Financial Reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-reform.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), GM Salmon - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot ## About this episode The Canadian government faces intense scrutiny after spending a reported one billion dollars on security for the G20 Summit in Toronto. Reports from 680 News describe burning police cruisers and violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, raising questions about the necessity of such massive expenditures for a three-day event. President Barack Obama also announced the passage of financial reforms that empower the Federal Reserve and establish the Volcker Rule to curb risky trades by FDIC-protected banks. In Europe, Belgian police executed dramatic raids on Catholic Church headquarters and the home of former Archbishop Godfried Danneels to seize records related to child abuse allegations. Meanwhile, the Greek government has begun selling off unpopulated islands to raise capital following an IMF bailout, with Richard Branson named as a potential buyer. In the United States, Al Gore faces allegations of unwanted sexual contact from a Portland massage therapist, while the EPA has begun classifying milk as a non-petroleum oil, forcing dairy farmers to implement expensive spill prevention plans. Additionally, the CDC issued warnings comparing salt consumption to cigarette use, and the FDA evaluated the first genetically engineered salmon for human consumption. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighthood ceremony for Barry Wilson of Coffs Harbour, welcoming him to the No Agenda Roundtable. The hosts also mock Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy West for her confusion regarding Arizona's geography and criticize the government website Fatherhood.gov for offering green parenting tips instead of actual child-rearing advice. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/transcript.md. ### 1. Gitmo Nation Media Assassination Episode 212 Introduction (0:00–0:51) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 212 of the No Agenda show on June 27, 2010. The hosts broadcast from their respective locations in Southern California and Northern Silicon Valley, greeting listeners and moon base personnel. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/1.md) ### 2. The Real L Word Premiere Disappointment (0:52–3:07) The hosts discuss the premiere of the reality television show The Real L Word, criticizing it for a lack of compelling content despite provocative billboard advertising in Los Angeles. They express disappointment that the show failed to live up to its marketing promises during the hour-long debut. Keywords: the real l word, [showtime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/showtime.md), [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md), [lesbians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lesbians.md), [billboards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billboards.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Executive Producer Credits and No Agenda Diet Success (3:09–10:03) Konstantin Rakutin and Pate Snakus are credited as executive and associate executive producers for their financial support. A listener testimonial highlights the success of the No Agenda Diet, claiming a 15-pound weight loss after eliminating high fructose corn syrup and soy additives. Keywords: konstantin rakutin, pate snakus, [high fructose corn syrup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-fructose-corn-syrup.md), no agenda diet, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/3.md) ### 4. G20 Summit Security Costs in Toronto (10:04–18:08) The Canadian government faces criticism for spending a reported one billion dollars on security for the G20 Summit in Toronto. Reports from local news station 680 News describe burning police cruisers and clashes between protesters and police, while the hosts question the necessity of such high expenditures for a three-day event. Keywords: [g20 summit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20-summit.md), [toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toronto.md), [security costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-costs.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), police cruisers, [protesters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protesters.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Federal Reserve Empowerment and Financial Reform Act (18:09–27:14) President Barack Obama announces the passage of significant financial reforms aimed at Wall Street and the banking sector. The legislation empowers the Federal Reserve to provide oversight, addresses the $600 trillion derivatives market, and establishes the Volcker Rule to prevent risky trades by FDIC-protected banks. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), wall street reform, derivatives market, volcker rule, [too big to fail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/too-big-to-fail.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Harry Dent Economic Depression Predictions (27:14–28:47) Stock picker Harry Dent predicts a ten-year economic depression beginning in August 2010. The discussion explores the historical context of monetary injections and the potential for hyperinflation versus stagnation in the current US economy. Keywords: [harry dent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-dent.md), stock picker, [economic depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-depression.md), [hyperinflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyperinflation.md), printing presses, [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Greece Selling Islands to Manage Debt (28:47–33:27) The Greek government begins selling off unpopulated islands to raise capital following a bailout by the IMF and wealthy investors. High-profile figures like Richard Branson are mentioned as potential buyers for properties listed on specialized real estate websites like Private Islands Online. Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), private islands, mykonos, [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [richard branson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-branson.md), [sovereign debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereign-debt.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Belgian Police Raids on Catholic Church (33:28–40:38) Belgian police execute dramatic raids on Catholic Church headquarters and the home of former Archbishop Godfried Danneels to seize records related to child abuse allegations. Pope Benedict XVI criticizes the searches as deplorable, while the hosts discuss the broader implications of the Dutroux affair and elite pedophile rings in Europe. Keywords: [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [catholic church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholic-church.md), [pedophilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedophilia.md), [pope benedict xvi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-benedict-xvi.md), godfried danneels, [police raids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-raids.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Al Gore Sexual Assault Allegations and Media Silence (40:38–44:42) Al Gore faces allegations of unwanted sexual contact from a massage therapist in Portland dating back to 2006. While mainstream media coverage remains limited, reports suggest the existence of DNA evidence, leading to speculation about the political timing of the scandal and its impact on Gore's environmental advocacy. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [sexual assault](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-assault.md), [massage therapist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massage-therapist.md), [national enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), [dna evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-evidence.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Russian Drilling Comparisons (44:43–50:13) A BBC Panorama report provides a timeline of the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. The discussion compares the incident to deep-well drilling in Russia and suggests that managers were aware of the risks before the disaster occurred. Keywords: [deepwater horizon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepwater-horizon.md), [bp oil spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp-oil-spill.md), [transocean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transocean.md), [gulf of mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-mexico.md), russian drilling, mother load [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Gulf Coast Evacuation Warnings and Toxicity (50:15–53:11) Oil investment expert Matt Simmons suggests that up to 20 million people may eventually need to be evacuated from the Gulf Coast due to toxic fumes and environmental degradation. The CDC issues warnings regarding chemical exposure for pregnant women and residents in spill-affected areas. Keywords: matt simmons, [gulf of mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-mexico.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), toxic fumes, [evacuation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evacuation.md), [bp oil spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp-oil-spill.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/11.md) ### 12. BP Moratorium and Offshore Drilling Monopolies (53:12–57:38) The hosts analyze the federal moratorium on offshore drilling in Alaska and the Gulf, suggesting it may inadvertently create a monopoly for BP. Increased insurance costs are expected to drive smaller competitors out of the market, leaving only major players capable of operating. Keywords: [bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [offshore drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshore-drilling.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), moratorium, energy strategy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Denialism and Vaccine Refusal in California (57:39–1:00:04) A discussion on "denialism" features a critique of an author appearing on The Colbert Report. The segment also covers a CDC study claiming that vaccine refusal has led to a 23-fold increase in whooping cough cases, particularly in California. Keywords: [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [denialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denialism.md), [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Blood Donor Restrictions (1:00:05–1:01:56) Blood banks begin refusing donations from individuals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) due to a potential link with the XMRV retrovirus. The condition is increasingly compared to HIV/AIDS in terms of its impact on the immune system. Keywords: chronic fatigue syndrome, xmrv, retrovirus, blood banks, [hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md), immune deficiency [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Knighting Ceremony for Sir Barry Wilson (1:01:56–1:06:16) Barry Wilson of Coffs Harbour, Australia, becomes the first No Agenda listener to complete a knighthood through a long-term layaway program. The hosts perform a formal knighthood ceremony, welcoming him to the No Agenda Roundtable. Keywords: barry wilson, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [layaway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layaway.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/15.md) ### 16. PBS Funding and Corporate Sponsorship Bias (1:06:17–1:08:49) The hosts examine the "Big Three" corporate sponsors of the PBS NewsHour: Bank of America, Chevron, and BNSF Railway. They argue that such heavy reliance on corporate funding compromises the objectivity of public broadcasting. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [bnsf railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), [corporate sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-sponsorship.md), [news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-hour.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Executive Order 11490 and Emergency Powers (1:08:49–1:10:26) Executive Order 11490, originally signed by President Richard Nixon, is discussed as a mechanism that allows the US government to seize control of communications, banking, and private property during a national emergency. Keywords: [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), executive order 11490, [emergency preparedness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-preparedness.md), [state of emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-emergency.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/17.md) ### 18. AirTran Airways Turtle Incident (1:10:27–1:12:06) An AirTran Airways flight in Milwaukee was forced to taxi back to the gate to remove a two-inch pet turtle belonging to two young girls. The airline cited policies against reptiles due to salmonella concerns, resulting in the turtle being discarded. Keywords: airtran airways, [milwaukee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milwaukee.md), [salmonella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmonella.md), turtle, [airline policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airline-policy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Chemtrails in Educational Textbooks and UK History (1:12:06–1:16:27) The hosts debate the reality of chemtrails, citing a science textbook that suggests adding particles to the atmosphere to combat global warming. They also reference historical biological warfare trials conducted by the UK government over East Anglia. Keywords: [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [geoengineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geoengineering.md), [east anglia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/east-anglia.md), uk ministry of defence, [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Milwaukee Supervisor Geography Error Regarding Arizona (1:16:27–1:18:50) Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy West is mocked for a public statement suggesting she would only support Arizona's immigration law if the state shared a border with Mexico. The hosts use the clip to criticize the American education system. Keywords: peggy west, milwaukee county, [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [mexico border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico-border.md), [immigration law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-law.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Bay Buchanan on Modern Intern Work Ethic (1:18:50–1:26:03) Bay Buchanan discusses the changing attitudes of college-educated interns during a C-SPAN lecture. She observes that modern graduates often feel menial tasks are beneath them, contrasting them with the more flexible and hardworking staff of the Reagan era. Keywords: bay buanan, [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [interns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interns.md), [work ethic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-ethic.md), marketing degree, [college graduates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-graduates.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Declining Vocabulary and Professionalism in Media (1:26:04–1:29:06) The hosts lament a perceived decline in English language proficiency and professional etiquette among young workers in the media industry. They specifically criticize the limited vocabulary and "snotty" attitudes of entry-level employees in corporate offices. Keywords: [vocabulary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocabulary.md), [ebonics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebonics.md), [professionalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/professionalism.md), speakers bureaus, [communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Bay Buchanan Criticizes Obama and Mexican President (1:29:09–1:32:52) Bay Buchanan criticizes President Obama for allowing Mexican President Felipe Calderón to criticize Arizona's immigration laws on US soil. She argues that the administration's stance weakens American sovereignty and fails to protect national interests. Keywords: bay buchanan, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [felipe calderon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/felipe-calderon.md), arizona law, [nafta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nafta.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Netherlands Bait Jews Undercover Police Program (1:32:53–1:34:51) The Dutch government implements a program using undercover police officers dressed in traditional Jewish attire to identify and arrest individuals exhibiting anti-Semitic behavior. The hosts mock the "Bait Jews" (Lokjoden) initiative as an extreme law enforcement tactic. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), undercover police, yarmulkes, bait jews [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/24.md) ### 25. FDR Yalta Conference Jewish Concession Claim (1:34:51–1:38:51) Author M. Stanton Evans appears on Glenn Beck's program to discuss a redacted document from the 1945 Yalta Conference. The document allegedly records President Franklin D. Roosevelt joking to Joseph Stalin about giving the six million Jews in the US to King Saud of Saudi Arabia. Keywords: [franklin d. roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/franklin-d-roosevelt.md), [joseph stalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-stalin.md), yalta conference, [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), m. stanton evans, king saud [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Taboo Subjects and Middle East Cultural Observations (1:38:51–1:43:46) The hosts discuss the difficulty of addressing sensitive religious and geopolitical topics without being labeled as hateful. They share observations from travels to the Middle East, specifically regarding the treatment of women and the use of burkas in the UAE. Keywords: [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [islamism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamism.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), burkas, [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/26.md) ### 27. PBS Nova Special Targeting the NSA (1:43:48–1:45:35) A teaser for a PBS Nova special titled "The Spy Factory" suggests that the NSA missed critical intelligence leading up to the 9/11 attacks. The hosts speculate that the program represents an internal intelligence community battle between the CIA and the NSA. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), pbs nova, [9/11 commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11-commission.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Joe Biden Custard Shop Confrontation (1:45:35–1:47:19) Vice President Joe Biden has a tense exchange with a custard shop manager in Milwaukee who asked for lower taxes. Biden reportedly told the manager not to be a "smartass," though the manager later claimed the interaction was in jest. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [milwaukee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milwaukee.md), [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md), custard shop, smartass, [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Shepard Smith Marijuana Violence Report (1:47:19–1:52:11) Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is criticized for a report linking marijuana use to violence. The segment discusses the upcoming California vote on legalization and the federal government's stance under Attorney General Eric Holder. Keywords: [shepard smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shepard-smith.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [marijuana legalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana-legalization.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [drug czar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-czar.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/29.md) ### 30. National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (1:52:12–1:54:34) The Department of Homeland Security proposes the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), which would create a centralized identity system for the internet. The hosts warn that this could lead to a requirement for government-approved IDs to post online or shop. Keywords: [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), nstic, internet id, cyberspace policy, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/licensing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Fatherhood.gov and Green Parenting Tips (1:54:34–1:59:12) The hosts review the government website Fatherhood.gov, mocking its "Green Dad" tips that encourage fathers to use compact fluorescent bulbs and bring reusable bags to the grocery store. They argue the advice has little to do with actual parenting. Keywords: fatherhood.gov, [department of health and human services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-health-and-human-services.md), green tips, [fluorescent bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fluorescent-bulbs.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/31.md) ### 32. EPA Classifying Milk as Oil (1:59:12–2:01:01) The Environmental Protection Agency begins classifying milk as a non-petroleum oil due to its animal fat content. This reclassification requires dairy farmers to implement expensive spill prevention and control plans similar to those used for petroleum products. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [milk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milk.md), [oil spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-spill.md), [clean water act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-water-act.md), [farmers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farmers.md), [regulations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/32.md) ### 33. FDA Considering Genetically Modified Salmon (2:01:02–2:02:29) The FDA evaluates the approval of genetically engineered salmon that grows at twice the normal rate. This marks the first time a genetically modified animal would be approved for human consumption in the United States. Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [genetically modified organisms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetically-modified-organisms.md), [salmon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salmon.md), [biotechnology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biotechnology.md), [food safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-safety.md), [codex alimentarius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/codex-alimentarius.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/33.md) ### 34. CDC Salt Consumption Warnings (2:02:30–2:04:10) The CDC issues new warnings regarding excessive salt consumption, comparing the health risks of sodium to those of cigarettes. The hosts predict future regulations that may restrict the use of salt shakers in public restaurants. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [sodium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sodium.md), [salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), salt shakers, [regulations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/34.md) ### 35. SWIFT Bank Data Sharing Agreement (2:04:13–2:06:07) The European Parliament is set to approve a bank transfer information-sharing agreement with the US under the SWIFT system. The deal is intended to track terrorist financing but raises significant concerns regarding the privacy of international financial transactions. 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