# By Executive Order

> A quiet shift in executive power centralizes federal regulation while the media focuses on political metaphors, celebrity stock tips, and the return of Haitian dictators.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 271
- **Published:** 2011-01-20
- **Length:** 2h 29m
- **Topics:** Executive Order 13563, [Cass Sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), JP Morgan Scandal, SDR Currency, [In-Q-Tel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/in-q-tel.md), Haiti Aid, ArcStorm
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order

## About this episode

President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13563 this week, a move that Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak identify as a massive expansion of regulatory power. The order, overseen by Regulatory Czar Cass Sunstein at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, effectively bypasses Congressional oversight by centralizing agency control. This shift is masked by populist rhetoric regarding the deregulation of saccharin while thousands of new rules regarding meat labeling and international fishing remain pending on the OIRA dashboard.

The media landscape remains fixated on the Tucson shooting aftermath as Time Magazine editor Richard Stengel and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow lead a campaign to police political metaphors. Meanwhile, JP Morgan Chase faces scrutiny for overcharging military families on mortgages, and rapper 50 Cent avoids SEC inquiry after a suspicious penny stock pump-and-dump on Twitter. In international news, the return of Baby Doc Duvalier to Haiti serves as a distraction from the billions in unspent aid held by the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund, while Rabobank Chief Economist Wim Boonstra calls for the end of the US Dollar as the global reserve currency.

Spike Jones provides the rhythmic backdrop for the episode as the hosts explore the use of .38 pistols as musical instruments. Between critiques of Piers Morgan’s lackluster CNN debut and Aaron Sorkin’s defense of the elite at the Golden Globes, Dame Veronica Roberts receives her official knighthood on her 27th birthday. The broadcast concludes with a skeptical look at Joule Unlimited’s synthetic fuel and the recurring appearance of the number 33 in global news headlines.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 271 Introduction and Stream Consolidation (0:00–1:38)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 271 of the No Agenda Show on January 20, 2011. They announce the consolidation of the show's stream and chat interface at noagendastream.com and welcome listeners across various platforms and roles.

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), [noagendastream.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendastream-com.md), episode 271, [executive orders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-orders.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Technical Difficulties, PC Magazine iPad Scams, and iTunes Downloads (1:39–5:31)

The hosts address a significant audio lag caused by a local network being saturated by 48 high-definition movie downloads via iTunes. They also discuss a deceptive iPad offer link appearing in a PC Magazine article, which Dvorak identifies as an automated scam link often found in digital publications.

Keywords: [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), ipad scam, [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [screeners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screeners.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/2.md)

### 3. SAG Awards Screeners and Digital Rights Management (5:32–7:08)

The transition from physical DVD screeners to digital iTunes codes for Screen Actors Guild members is examined. Concerns are raised regarding the quality of judging movies on computer screens versus television sets and the effectiveness of Apple's DRM in preventing unauthorized distribution.

Keywords: [sag awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag-awards.md), [screeners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screeners.md), [itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), [drm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drm.md), [apple tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-tv.md), digital rights management

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Golden Globes Bribery Scandals and The Social Network (7:09–10:35)

The 2011 Golden Globes are characterized as a scam following a lawsuit between a PR firm and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association alleging bribery for nominations. Historical precedents, such as the 1982 Pia Zadora scandal, are cited alongside claims that voters were treated to luxury junkets in Las Vegas before voting for films like Burlesque.

Keywords: [golden globes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-globes.md), hollywood foreign press association, [ricky gervais](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricky-gervais.md), pia zadora, [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [the social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-social-network.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Facebook Valuation, Russian Investment, and Goldman Sachs IPO (10:36–13:51)

The Social Network's success at the Golden Globes is linked to a perceived effort by Goldman Sachs to inflate Facebook's IPO valuation. The discussion highlights a $50 billion valuation backed by Russian investment and notes the awkward behavior of director David Fincher and the cast during the awards ceremony.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [goldman sacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sacks.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), russian investment, david fincher, [aaron sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aaron-sorkin.md), [valuation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valuation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Executive Producer Robert Gashko and Value-for-Value Model (13:52–17:50)

Robert Gashko of Sherwood Park, Alberta, is credited as the sole Executive Producer for Episode 271. The hosts discuss the "value-for-value" funding model, the failure of a recent email newsletter due to spam filters, and grant "karma" to Gashko's daughter's hockey team, the Sherwood Park Shock.

Keywords: robert gashko, sherwood park, [alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberta.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), 271 club, [hockey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Spike Jones and the Use of Firearms as Musical Instruments (17:55–20:31)

A discussion about a professional slide whistle leads to an appreciation of 1940s novelty musician Spike Jones. Jones is noted for his use of unconventional instruments, including a .38 pistol, to provide rhythmic emphasis in his orchestral arrangements.

Keywords: spike jones, [slide whistle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slide-whistle.md), 38 pistol, novelty songs, [musical instruments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/musical-instruments.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Tucson Shooting Aftermath and Time Magazine Coverage (20:32–24:22)

The media's continued focus on the Tucson shooting involving Jared Lee Loughner is analyzed, specifically a Time Magazine cover story by Richard Stengel. The hosts criticize the editorial shift from "people kill people" to "guns kill people" and the scrutiny of political rhetoric under the First Amendment.

Keywords: tucson shooting, [jared lee loughner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-lee-loughner.md), [time magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-magazine.md), [richard stengel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-stengel.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/8.md)

### 9. CNN and MSNBC Language Police Regarding Violent Metaphors (24:22–29:29)

CNN's John King and MSNBC's Rachel Maddow are criticized for policing political language in the wake of the Tucson shooting. Examples include King apologizing for the use of the word "crosshairs" and Maddow condemning Mike Pence for using the phrase "lock, stock, and barrel" and the term "job-killing."

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [john king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-king.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), crosshairs, [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Obama Administration and Prolonged Detention Policy (29:31–31:56)

A 2009 speech by President Obama regarding prolonged detention is revisited, highlighting the administration's policy of holding individuals without traditional prosecution if they pose a security threat. The hosts note the contradiction between this policy and Obama's campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), prolonged detention, [guantanamo bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [act of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/act-of-war.md), 2009 speech

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/10.md)

### 11. JP Morgan Chase Military Mortgage Overcharging Scandal (31:57–35:11)

JP Morgan Chase is scrutinized for overcharging thousands of military families on mortgages and improperly foreclosing on active-duty troops. Despite the bank admitting fault in cases like that of Marine Captain Jonathan Rolls, the hosts question why legal proceedings remain pending.

Keywords: [jp morgan chase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan-chase.md), [military families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-families.md), [foreclosure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreclosure.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [ask adam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ask-adam.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/11.md)

### 12. White House Press Briefing and Executive Order Distractions (35:12–39:34)

Adam Curry describes monitoring White House press briefings via a Roku box to find "the bear in the background"—significant news hidden by distractions. He identifies a brief, off-mic exchange involving Robert Gibbs regarding a new executive order as a signal of a major regulatory shift.

Keywords: [robert gibbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gibbs.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [roku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roku.md), [press briefing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-briefing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Executive Order 13563 and Regulatory Oversight Expansion (39:35–44:13)

President Obama's Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," is analyzed as a significant expansion of executive branch power over federal agencies. The hosts discuss an accompanying Wall Street Journal op-ed that used the deregulation of saccharin as a populist example to mask broader regulatory changes.

Keywords: executive order 13563, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [omb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omb.md), regulations.gov, saccharin, [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Cass Sunstein and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (44:15–49:24)

The role of Cass Sunstein as the "Regulatory Czar" at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is examined. The hosts review the reginfo.gov dashboard, noting a vast array of pending regulations covering everything from meat labeling to international fishing certifications, which they argue renders Congress obsolete.

Keywords: [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), oira, [omb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omb.md), [samantha power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samantha-power.md), [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), reginfo.gov

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Cass Sunstein, WikiLeaks, and Infiltration Theories (49:25–54:33)

A theory is proposed linking Cass Sunstein's 2008 paper on "cognitive infiltration" of conspiracy groups to the activities of WikiLeaks. The hosts suggest that Sunstein's wife, Samantha Power, who previously criticized Hillary Clinton, may be connected to the strategic release of embarrassing State Department cables.

Keywords: [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [samantha power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samantha-power.md), [cognitive infiltration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-infiltration.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/15.md)

### 16. In-Q-Tel, Facebook, and the Tunisian Revolution (54:33–57:58)

The connection between the CIA's venture capital arm, In-Q-Tel, and social media platforms is discussed in the context of the Tunisian "Jasmine Revolution." The hosts argue that "viral" movements and "color revolutions" are manufactured tools used by intelligence agencies to manipulate human resources and oust foreign leaders.

Keywords: [in-q-tel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/in-q-tel.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [jasmine revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jasmine-revolution.md), [flash mobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flash-mobs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/16.md)

### 17. ArcStorm California Disaster Scenario and Noah's Ark Movie (57:59–1:02:09)

The "ArcStorm" mega-flood scenario promoted by scientists in California is identified as a marketing tie-in for the upcoming animated film "Noah's Ark: The New Beginning." The hosts compare this to previous media frenzies, such as the Mothman sightings preceding the 2002 film The Mothman Prophecies.

Keywords: arcstorm, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), noah's ark: the new beginning, [michael keaton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-keaton.md), mothman prophecies, disaster marketing

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Rick Fox, The Big Bang Theory, and Global Warming (1:02:10–1:04:40)

Former NBA player Rick Fox's guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory is discussed. The hosts highlight the specific role Fox plays—a professor of global warming—as an example of embedding climate change messaging into popular entertainment.

Keywords: rick fox, the big bang theory, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [lakers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lakers.md), celebrity cameos

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Connie Hedegaard and the EU Eco-Innovation Forum (1:04:40–1:10:38)

EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard's remarks at the Lisbon Council's Eco-Innovation Forum are analyzed. The discussion focuses on the shift toward taxing "what you burn, not what you earn" and the industrial push by companies like Philips to mandate LED lighting globally.

Keywords: [connie hedegaard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connie-hedegaard.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), philips lighting, [led](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/led.md), [cap-and-trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/19.md)

### 20. National Enquirer Claims Regarding Obama's Health (1:10:41–1:13:12)

The National Enquirer's claim that President Obama is suffering from stomach parasites contracted in Hawaii is discussed. The hosts mention Japanese creosote pills as a traditional remedy for such ailments while noting the president's visible weight loss in recent photos.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [national enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), stomach parasites, [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), creosote

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/20.md)

### 21. NPR Daisy Hernandez Gringo Slur Controversy (1:13:13–1:17:10)

An NPR commentary by Daisy Hernandez is criticized for using the term "gringo" to describe the Tucson shooter. John Dvorak argues that the use of a disparaging slang term for foreigners against white Americans in their own country is an unacceptable double standard that NPR permitted.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), daisy hernandez, gringo, tucson shooting, [racial slurs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-slurs.md), [public radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-radio.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Donor Acknowledgments and Australian Travel Plans (1:17:10–1:22:27)

The hosts read letters from donors, including a chemist who credits "No Agenda karma" for landing a job at the Philadelphia DEP. They discuss potential travel to Perth, Australia, and the local culture surrounding Victoria Bitter (VB) beer and "Spinsters and Bachelors" balls.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), philadelphia dep, [boise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boise.md), [perth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perth.md), victoria bitter, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/22.md)

### 23. New Subscription Levels and International Listeners (1:22:27–1:27:46)

A new $11.11 monthly subscription level is introduced to commemorate the date November 11, 2011. The hosts also acknowledge donors from the Netherlands and Florida, while making a side observation about RNC Chairman Reince Priebus's name appearing to be a coded reference to "RNC PR BS."

Keywords: 11.11.11, [subscriptions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscriptions.md), [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [reince priebus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reince-priebus.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/23.md)

### 24. One Day in Gitmo Nation Novel and Thai Listeners (1:27:46–1:31:44)

The hosts promote the novel "One Day in Gitmo Nation" by Scott McKenzie, available at noagendanovels.com. They also acknowledge their first "Thai donor" and encourage listeners to check their email for a recent newsletter regarding Time Magazine's coverage.

Keywords: [scott mckenzie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-mckenzie.md), one day in gitmo nation, noagendanovels.com, [thailand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thailand.md), [pablum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pablum.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Knighting of Dame Veronica Roberts and State Dinner Guests (1:31:58–1:34:27)

Veronica Roberts is officially knighted as a Dame of the No Agenda Show on her 27th birthday. The hosts then pivot to the guest list for the White House state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao, noting the presence of elites like Barbara Streisand, Anna Wintour, and Yo-Yo Ma.

Keywords: veronica roberts, [state dinner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-dinner.md), hu jintao, [barbara streisand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-streisand.md), [anna wintour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anna-wintour.md), yoyo ma

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Aaron Sorkin Golden Globes Speech and Elitism (1:34:28–1:38:51)

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's Golden Globes acceptance speech is criticized for its defense of the word "elite." The hosts argue that Sorkin's "aspirational" view of elitism is a mask for the military-industrial-media complex and the financial interests surrounding the Facebook IPO.

Keywords: [aaron sorkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aaron-sorkin.md), [golden globes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-globes.md), [elitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elitism.md), [the social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-social-network.md), david fincher, [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Rabobank Chief Economist Proposes SDR Global Standard (1:38:52–1:40:41)

Wim Boonstra, Chief Economist of Rabobank in the Netherlands, published a letter advocating for a move away from the US Dollar as the global reserve currency. He suggests adopting Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) from the IMF as a new international standard to reduce economic volatility.

Keywords: [rabobank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rabobank.md), wim boonstra, [sdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sdr.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [gold standard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-standard.md), [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/27.md)

### 28. 50 Cent Penny Stock Pump and Dump Allegations (1:40:42–1:43:52)

Rapper 50 Cent is discussed for using Twitter to promote H&H Imports, a penny stock in which he held a 12.9% stake. The stock price rose 270% following his tweets, leading the hosts to question why no regulatory action has been taken by the SEC or Cass Sunstein's office.

Keywords: [50 cent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/50-cent.md), h&h imports, penny stocks, [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [pump and dump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pump-and-dump.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Media Personalities and Unusual Stage Names (1:43:52–1:46:38)

The hosts discuss the trend of unusual names in media and politics, specifically "Juju" Chang on Good Morning America and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. They suggest that professional stage names are often more appropriate for network television than these "awkward" monikers.

Keywords: [juju chang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juju-chang.md), [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [reince priebus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reince-priebus.md), stage names, [good morning america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/good-morning-america.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Piers Morgan Tonight and Condoleezza Rice Interview (1:46:38–1:50:07)

Piers Morgan's debut on CNN is criticized for its lack of substance, specifically an interview where he questioned Condoleezza Rice about her lack of common colds. The hosts predict the show will fail, citing Morgan's history of fabricating photos at the Daily Mail and his inability to connect with American audiences.

Keywords: [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [condoleezza rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/condoleezza-rice.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [daily mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mail.md), [ministry of truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry-of-truth.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Haiti Recovery Scams and Baby Doc Duvalier Distraction (1:50:07–1:54:17)

The return of Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier to Haiti is characterized as a distraction from the failure of international aid efforts. One year after the earthquake, billions of dollars remain unspent by organizations like the Red Cross, while developers like Michael Capponi plan luxury resorts in Jacmel.

Keywords: [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), baby doc duvalier, [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [red cross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-cross.md), jacmel

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund Leadership and Financial Transparency (1:54:20–1:57:46)

The leadership of the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund is scrutinized for its ties to the Bush and Clinton administrations and organizations like the Rand Corporation and USAID. The hosts note a lack of financial transparency on the fund's website despite ongoing solicitations for donations via text message.

Keywords: clinton-bush haiti fund, gary edson, [rand corporation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-corporation.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/32.md)

### 33. DHS Suspicious Activity Reporting and Photography Restrictions (1:57:49–2:00:44)

A Frontline report on the expansion of domestic intelligence outlets is discussed, focusing on the criminalization of "suspicious" behavior like photography and map drawing. An incident where a man was arrested by Amtrak police for participating in an Amtrak-sponsored photo contest is cited as evidence of a "Stasi-like" culture.

Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [suspicious activity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suspicious-activity.md), [stasi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stasi.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Joule Unlimited and Synthetic Fuel Technology (2:00:44–2:03:58)

Joule Unlimited, a company joined by former White House official John Podesta, claims to use genetically engineered E. coli to convert sunlight and CO2 into diesel fuel. John Dvorak expresses skepticism, comparing the technology to a perpetual motion machine and questioning its efficiency per acre.

Keywords: joule unlimited, [john podesta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-podesta.md), [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md), [biofuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuels.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), perpetual motion

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Numerology and Global News Snippets (2:03:59–2:05:30)

Adam Curry highlights the recurring use of the number "33" in news headlines, including the arrest of 33 relatives of the deposed Tunisian president and a $33 million cocaine seizure en route to China. He suggests these are "analysis points" or signals used by global elites.

Keywords: [33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/33.md), [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [rabobank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rabobank.md), [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/35.md)

### 36. NRO Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Vandenberg (2:05:31–2:07:58)

A Delta IV Heavy rocket is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The mission is described as deploying a massive spy satellite capable of high-resolution surveillance for the CIA and Department of Defense.

Keywords: [vandenberg air force base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vandenberg-air-force-base.md), delta iv heavy, [nro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nro.md), [spy satellite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spy-satellite.md), [national reconnaissance office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-reconnaissance-office.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Solar Flare Warnings and HAARP Earthquake Theories (2:07:59–2:10:16)

The Telegraph reports on a "once in a generation" space storm predicted for 2013 that could devastate global power grids and communications. The hosts speculate this may be cover for an EMP event and briefly mention the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Pakistan as having the "signatures" of HAARP activity.

Keywords: [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md), space storm, [telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telegraph.md), [haarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haarp.md), pakistan earthquake, [emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Republican Repeal of Healthcare Bill and Insurance Bureaucracy (2:10:16–2:13:35)

The hosts analyze the rhetoric surrounding the Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. They critique Democratic arguments from figures like Anthony Weiner, noting the irony that the current law actually mandates the purchase of private insurance, thereby entrenching the "bureaucratic system" they claim to oppose.

Keywords: healthcare repeal, [anthony weiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-weiner.md), [insurance companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-companies.md), [bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Stephanie Cutter Whiteboard Presentation on Healthcare Costs (2:13:35–2:21:27)

White House advisor Stephanie Cutter's whiteboard presentation on the Affordable Care Act is dissected. The hosts argue that the projected premium scales—where families pay more as their income rises—function as a progressive tax rather than a cost-saving measure, and they mock the video's poor production quality.

Keywords: [stephanie cutter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephanie-cutter.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/premiums.md), progressive tax, whiteboard, [healthcare costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-costs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Fluoridation, Lindsay Lohan, and Educational Standards (2:21:27–2:24:12)

A listener's letter suggests that Lindsay Lohan's erratic behavior may be linked to over-fluoridation by her childhood doctor. This leads to a discussion on the negative effects of fluoride on cognitive function, punctuated by a clip from "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" where a contestant fails to identify Budapest.

Keywords: [fluoride](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fluoride.md), [lindsay lohan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsay-lohan.md), [pediatricians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatricians.md), [budapest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest.md), are you smarter than a 5th grader

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Show Outro and The Douchebag Song (2:24:16–2:29:10)

The hosts conclude the episode by inviting listeners to join the "272 club" for the upcoming Sunday show. They preview a Dutch interview with Julian Assange and close with Dennis Leary's "The Douchebag Song" as a final commentary on the figures discussed during the broadcast.

Keywords: 272 club, [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), dennis leary, douchebag song

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/271-by-executive-order/chapter/41.md)

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