# Big Soda

> A deep dive into George Clooney’s role in Sudanese oil diplomacy, the social engineering of soda taxes, and the militarization of the Commonwealth Games.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 243
- **Published:** 2010-10-14
- **Length:** 2h 10m
- **Topics:** Sudan Oil, Big Soda, TSA Scanners, [Stuxnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuxnet.md), State Nullification, [George Clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [Insider Trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda

## About this episode

George Clooney is operating as an economic hitman for the Council on Foreign Relations to secure Sudanese oil interests ahead of a planned national partition. This diplomatic front serves to displace Chinese influence in Africa while Clooney transitions his public persona toward a high-level political career in California. The rescue of 33 Chilean miners is simultaneously identified as a global media distraction designed to bury reports of a worldwide UFO unveiling and symbolic elite rituals.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has pivoted into a government-aligned social engineering tool by framing the soda industry as the new Big Tobacco to justify future sugary drink taxes. In the scientific community, Professor Harold Lewis resigned from the American Physical Society after labeling global warming a pseudoscientific fraud driven by financial pressure. Meanwhile, the TSA Secure Flight program and mandatory naked body scanners are expanding despite radiation concerns, while states like Michigan explore roadside saliva tests as a pretext for warrantless DNA collection. In India, the Commonwealth Games have turned Delhi into a militarized zone featuring machine-gun bunkers and the confiscation of house keys.

Frederick Guimond and Ernie Ernst are officially knighted into the No Agenda Round Table for their financial support of the media assassination mission. The episode also highlights the linguistic death of the word amazing and the strange case of a foot-playing pianist on China’s Got Talent. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the Stuxnet worm's targeting of Siemens SCADA systems and the rise of the Blackwater of vaccines in the United Kingdom.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/transcript.md.

### 1. Gitmo Nation Media Assassination Episode 243 Introduction (0:00–1:41)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 243 of the No Agenda show from their respective locations in Southern California and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts introduce the "Gitmo National Anthem" and greet the audience, including those in the live chat room, while establishing the show's theme of media assassination.

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), [crackpot command center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crackpot-command-center.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Chilean Miner Rescue, UFO Unveiling Distraction Theory (1:44–10:08)

The rescue of 33 Chilean miners is characterized as a pre-planned media distraction orchestrated by elites to divert attention from a worldwide UFO unveiling on October 13, 2010. Observations are made regarding the symbolic use of the number 33, the low quality of NASA's underground video feed, and the use of generic sports themes by major news networks like Fox News during the coverage.

Keywords: [chilean miners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chilean-miners.md), ufo unveiling, [illuminati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illuminati.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Hollywood Producer Titles, Law and Order SVU Credits (10:08–12:34)

A comparison is drawn between the lean production staff of the podcast and the extensive list of producer titles found in the credits of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The breakdown includes various tiers such as supervising producers, consulting producers, and "produced by" credits, suggesting many roles are honorary or financial rather than functional.

Keywords: [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [law and order svu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-and-order-svu.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credits.md), [production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Executive Producer Credits, Frederick Guimond, Dennis Larmon (12:35–15:58)

Frederick Guimond is recognized as an executive producer for his work on an open-source educational video game, while Dennis Larmon from the Netherlands is credited as an associate executive producer. Larmon's donation is noted as a celebration of his 42nd birthday and the 10-10-10 milestone, despite his brother previously labeling him a "chucklehead."

Keywords: frederick guimond, dennis larmon, [10-10-10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/10-10-10.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/4.md)

### 5. One Day in Gitmo Nation Novel, Scott McKenzie (15:58–18:30)

A new novel titled "One Day in Gitmo Nation" by producer Scott McKenzie is announced, which incorporates various memes and themes from the first 243 episodes of the podcast. The book is described as a satirical page-turner featuring topics like the TSA, swine flu, and international trade, with proceeds intended to support the show.

Keywords: [scott mckenzie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-mckenzie.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [novel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/novel.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), book release

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Paper Clip Figurines, Ryan Garcia Business Proposal (18:30–20:17)

Ryan Garcia, a college student with Asperger's syndrome, seeks advice on selling handmade paper clip figurines to overcome unemployment. Suggestions are provided for him to create topical designs, such as figures going through TSA body scanners, and to market them as executive desk gifts.

Keywords: ryan garcia, [asperger's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md), paper clips, figurines, [entrepreneurship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrepreneurship.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/6.md)

### 7. No Agenda Primer, Listener Testimonials (20:18–23:20)

Plans are discussed for a "No Agenda Primer" show designed to introduce new listeners to the program's format. Listeners have submitted various humorous and satirical testimonials claiming the show has helped them with everything from weight loss to understanding the Afghan opium trade.

Keywords: [no agenda primer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-primer.md), [testimonials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testimonials.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [drop.io](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drop-io.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/7.md)

### 8. TSA Secure Flight Program, Naked Body Scanners (23:21–31:19)

The TSA's "Secure Flight" program and the implementation of mandatory naked body scanners are criticized as invasive measures with no proven efficacy in preventing terrorism. Concerns are raised regarding the health risks of radiation, the "enhanced pat-downs" for those who opt out, and the collection of personal data including gender and date of birth.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), secure flight, [body scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Tenth Amendment Movement, State Nullification Trends (31:20–32:57)

The concept of state nullification is explored through Thomas Woods' book "Nullification," which argues that states have the right to deem federal laws unconstitutional. The discussion posits that the Tenth Amendment movement could become a significant national trend as states push back against federal mandates like TSA screenings.

Keywords: [thomas woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-woods.md), [nullification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nullification.md), [tenth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tenth-amendment.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/9.md)

### 10. George Clooney, Sudan Oil Interests (32:58–42:47)

George Clooney's involvement in Sudanese diplomacy is analyzed as a public relations front for Western economic interests in African oil reserves. Clooney is depicted as an "economic hitman" working with the Council on Foreign Relations to prepare the public for the eventual partitioning of Sudan to secure resources currently held by Chinese interests.

Keywords: [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sudan.md), [council on foreign relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-on-foreign-relations.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Iranian Community in Los Angeles, Berkeley Spies (42:47–45:02)

Anecdotes from the Iranian community in Los Angeles suggest that the three American hikers detained in Iran were actually intelligence assets. The University of California, Berkeley is characterized as a recruiting hub for the CIA, providing cover for operatives posing as students or journalists.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [journalists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalists.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/11.md)

### 12. George Clooney Political Ambitions, California Elections (45:02–46:31)

Speculation arises regarding George Clooney's potential transition from acting to a high-level political career, such as a U.S. Senator or Secretary of State. His public image and proximity to President Obama are viewed as foundational steps for a future run for office.

Keywords: [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politics.md), [secretary of state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secretary-of-state.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Law and Order SVU, Anti-Soda Propaganda (46:31–55:26)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is identified as a vehicle for government-aligned social engineering, specifically targeting the soda industry. Recent episodes are noted for equating soda companies with Big Tobacco and promoting the idea that sugary drinks are responsible for childhood obesity and mental health issues.

Keywords: [law and order svu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-and-order-svu.md), [soda tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soda-tax.md), [high fructose corn syrup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-fructose-corn-syrup.md), [aspartame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspartame.md), [big tobacco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-tobacco.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Workplace Smoking Bans, Hiring Discrimination (55:26–58:01)

Reports indicate an increasing trend of companies refusing to hire smokers, a practice that is criticized as a slippery slope toward further lifestyle discrimination. The discussion highlights the irony of employment policies that protect various identities while allowing exclusion based on legal habits like smoking or consuming soda.

Keywords: smoking bans, [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), [discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Law and Order Los Angeles, Rich Boy Gangs (58:01–58:49)

A brief review of the new Law & Order: Los Angeles series mentions a plotline involving a gang of wealthy surfers. The show is described as a "buddy cop" program that lacks the heavy-handed messaging found in the Special Victims Unit spin-off.

Keywords: law and order los angeles, [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), surfing, [gangs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gangs.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Climate Change Skepticism, Harold Lewis Resignation (58:50–1:03:17)

Professor Harold Lewis's resignation from the American Physical Society is highlighted, in which he labeled global warming a "pseudoscientific fraud." The discussion touches on the politicization of science and the financial pressures that prevent climatologists from speaking out against the consensus.

Keywords: harold lewis, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [university of california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-california.md), [physics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Donor Recognition, Knighting Ceremony Preparation (1:03:19–1:08:57)

A segment dedicated to acknowledging financial supporters includes mentions of winners from Full Tilt Poker and various listeners seeking "de-douching" or "karma." The hosts prepare for a formal knighting ceremony for high-tier donors who have contributed to the show's sustainability.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), full tilt poker, [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Knighting of Sir Ernie Ernst and Sir Frederick Guimond (1:08:57–1:11:13)

Ernie Ernst and Frederick Guimond are officially knighted into the No Agenda Round Table for their significant financial contributions. The ceremony bestows upon them the titles of "Sir" and promises the delivery of official No Agenda rings once production is finalized.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), ernie ernst, frederick guimond, [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md), [rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rings.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Congressional Insider Trading, Wall Street Journal Report (1:11:14–1:13:48)

Research from the Wall Street Journal and CNBC reveals that members of Congress and their staffers frequently profit from stock trades based on non-public legislative information. The discussion emphasizes that such trading is currently legal for lawmakers, as they are not technically corporate insiders.

Keywords: [capitol hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-hill.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Commonwealth Games Security, Delhi Lockdown (1:13:49–1:15:42)

Reports from Delhi describe extreme security measures for the Commonwealth Games, including sandbag bunkers, machine guns, and the confiscation of everyday items like coins and house keys. The hosts compare these measures to the anticipated security environment for the upcoming London Olympics.

Keywords: [delhi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delhi.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [commonwealth games](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commonwealth-games.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md), [checkpoints](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/checkpoints.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Blue-Collar Job Trends, Locomotive Engineers (1:15:43–1:19:15)

A list of high-paying blue-collar jobs highlights elevator repairers and locomotive engineers as lucrative career paths. An anecdote about the Melbourne to Perth train line illustrates the monotonous nature of the job, specifically the requirement to hit a "dead man's switch" every 20 seconds.

Keywords: locomotive engineer, blue-collar jobs, [trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trains.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), [dead man's switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dead-man-s-switch.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Oxygen System Risks (1:18:31–1:21:25)

Insiders raise concerns about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's passenger oxygen system, noting that the high-pressure 3000 PSI cylinders located above seats could act as potential explosives. Additionally, the removal of reservoir bags from oxygen masks is criticized as a cost-cutting measure that compromises passenger comfort and safety.

Keywords: [boeing 787](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-787.md), [dreamliner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dreamliner.md), [oxygen masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxygen-masks.md), 3000 psi, [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Upper Moreland Township, Unlocked Car Fines (1:21:26–1:24:43)

A suburban township in Pennsylvania is debating a proposal to fine homeowners who leave their cars unlocked. Local police argue that unlocked vehicles create "open season" for thieves, while critics view the potential fines as an overreach of local government authority.

Keywords: [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [car theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-theft.md), [local government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/local-government.md), [fines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fines.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/23.md)

### 24. DNA Swabbing, Roadside Sobriety Checks (1:24:44–1:26:39)

New legislation in Michigan and British Columbia aims to implement roadside saliva tests to detect drug and alcohol use. Concerns are raised that these tests are a pretext for collecting DNA samples from citizens without a warrant, further eroding privacy rights under the guise of public safety.

Keywords: dna swabbing, saliva test, [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [drunk driving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drunk-driving.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/24.md)

### 25. China's Got Talent, Armless Pianist (1:26:39–1:27:39)

The winner of China's Got Talent is noted for his ability to play the piano using his feet. The hosts briefly mention the story as an example of unusual talent show highlights from international media.

Keywords: china's got talent, [piano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piano.md), [disability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disability.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), talent show

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Vince Vaughn Movie Trailer, Anderson Cooper Gay Slur Controversy (1:27:39–1:31:21)

A controversy involving a Vince Vaughn movie trailer leads to a discussion on the evolving use of the word "gay" as a pejorative. Anderson Cooper's criticism of the trailer is analyzed alongside the historical shift in the word's meaning from "happy" to a specific sexual orientation and its subsequent use as a general slang term by younger generations.

Keywords: vince vaughn, [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [gay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Hip-Hop Culture, No Agenda Song Proposal (1:31:21–1:33:52)

The hosts discuss the simplicity of modern hip-hop production and propose creating a No Agenda-themed song. The conversation touches on current pop culture figures like Nicki Minaj and the potential for using "beats" to spread the show's message to a younger audience.

Keywords: [hip-hop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hip-hop.md), [rap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rap.md), [nicki minaj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicki-minaj.md), [music production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-production.md), [lyrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyrics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Netherlands Cashless Pilot, Hotel ISP Regulations (1:33:53–1:37:27)

The Netherlands is implementing a pilot project for a completely cashless shopping area, requiring all transactions to be made via chip cards. Simultaneously, Dutch hotels are being forced to register as Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to comply with European data retention laws, effectively turning them into surveillance nodes.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [cashless society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cashless-society.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [data retention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-retention.md), [isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/28.md)

### 29. National Ignition Facility, Fusion Energy Experiment (1:37:28–1:41:30)

The National Ignition Facility in Livermore, California, has begun experiments using 192 lasers to achieve nuclear fusion. Despite a $3.5 billion price tag, skeptics doubt the facility's ability to produce more energy than it consumes, comparing the massive structure to science fiction movie sets.

Keywords: national ignition facility, [livermore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livermore.md), [fusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fusion.md), [laser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laser.md), [energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/29.md)

### 30. European Economic Crisis, George Soros, Lisbon Treaty (1:41:31–1:45:33)

George Soros's warnings about a deflationary spiral in Europe are discussed in the context of German austerity measures. The hosts revisit the Lisbon Treaty, arguing that the European Union was designed as a mechanism to strip wealth from citizens through managed economic stagnation.

Keywords: [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [eurozone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone.md), [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Anna Chapman, Russian Bank Appointment (1:45:33–1:47:20)

Former Russian spy Anna Chapman has reportedly taken a high-level position at a bank in Moscow following her deportation from the United States. The move is seen as a way to capitalize on her celebrity status rather than a continuation of her alleged intelligence work.

Keywords: [anna chapman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anna-chapman.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [celebrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Nidal Malik Hasan, Fort Hood Shooting Trial Delays (1:47:22–1:55:18)

The trial of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan faces ongoing delays, with the defense requesting a postponement until after the November elections. Discrepancies in the official narrative are highlighted, including the lack of media coverage regarding Hasan's alleged possession of HIV/AIDS medication at the time of his arrest.

Keywords: nidal malik hasan, [fort hood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-hood.md), [court martial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/court-martial.md), [aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aids.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Overuse of the Word Amazing, Los Angeles Times Op-Ed (1:55:19–1:56:54)

An op-ed in the Los Angeles Times echoes a long-standing pet peeve regarding the linguistic dilution of the word "amazing." The author argues that the word has lost its true significance due to constant overuse in casual conversation and marketing.

Keywords: [amazing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazing.md), [linguistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linguistics.md), [los angeles times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles-times.md), michael krikorian, [pet peeve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-peeve.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Afghan Opium Production, Australian Military Presence (1:56:54–1:59:22)

Mainstream reports confirm that fields surrounding Australian military bases in Afghanistan are being used for large-scale opium production. The discussion suggests that Allied forces are intentionally failing to crack down on the trade, which remains the region's primary cash crop.

Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), [poppies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poppies.md), australian military, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Dr. Call, UK Vaccine Outsourcing (1:59:23–2:01:24)

A private company called Dr. Call is reportedly handling large-scale flu vaccination programs in the United Kingdom, using incentives like shopping vouchers and lottery tickets to encourage participation. The company is described as the "Blackwater of vaccines" due to its outsourced role in public health.

Keywords: dr. call, [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [national health service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-health-service.md), [outsourcing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outsourcing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Stuxnet Worm, SCADA System Vulnerabilities (2:01:26–2:03:20)

Technical analysis of the Stuxnet worm suggests it was specifically designed to target Siemens SCADA systems used in critical infrastructure like power grids and water treatment plants. The worm's complexity indicates a state-sponsored origin, though many of its "memes" are viewed as distractions from its actual destructive capabilities.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Supermodel Look, Photoshop Trends (2:03:21–2:05:00)

The prevalence of the "kissy face" or "pursed lips" look in photography is criticized as an unattractive trend driven by high-fashion aesthetics. The discussion also touches on the heavy use of Photoshop in celebrity photography, such as the removal of Madonna's "veiny arms" in recent shoots.

Keywords: [photoshop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photoshop.md), [madonna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madonna.md), [supermodels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supermodels.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [aesthetics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aesthetics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Rick Sanchez Firing, Social Media Persona (2:05:00–2:06:33)

Former CNN anchor Rick Sanchez is criticized for abandoning his social media presence immediately after being fired for controversial remarks. The hosts argue that his "social media man" persona was a corporate fabrication rather than a genuine commitment to engaging with his audience.

Keywords: [rick sanchez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-sanchez.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand Martial Law (2:06:33–2:08:21)

The New Zealand government is accused of using the Christchurch earthquake as a pretext to instill sweeping emergency powers that resemble martial law. These measures include increased surveillance and restrictions on movement, which critics fear may become permanent.

Keywords: [christchurch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christchurch.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [martial law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-law.md), [emergency powers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-powers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Episode 243 Outro, Sunday Show Preview (2:08:22–2:09:44)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the episode by discussing plans for a future "primer" show and inviting listeners to the upcoming Sunday service. The hosts sign off from the Crackpot Command Center and Northern Silicon Valley, promising continued media assassination.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), primer show, sunday service, [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/40.md)

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