# It's Tiara Time! > A massive Pentagon leadership shuffle and a Taliban prison break in Kandahar are obscured by a perfect storm of royal nuptials and birth certificate conspiracies. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 299 - **Published:** 2011-04-28 - **Length:** 2h 19m - **Topics:** Petraeus CIA, Kandahar escape, Bernanke Fed, [Royal Wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-wedding.md), [Monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), Casio watches, J-20 stealth - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time ## About this episode The White House announced a massive leadership shuffle as General David Petraeus moves to lead the CIA and Leon Panetta takes over the Pentagon. This consolidation of the military-industrial complex coincides with President Barack Obama releasing his long-form birth certificate to dismiss what he termed carnival barkers. These structural shifts are occurring under the cover of a media-saturated Royal Wedding and Ben Bernanke’s first-ever televised Federal Reserve press conference. Donald Trump appeared on CNN with John King to claim credit for the birth certificate release while simultaneously demanding aggressive policies on Libyan oil and Chinese trade. In the Middle East, nearly 500 Taliban insurgents escaped Sarpoza prison in Kandahar through a 360-meter tunnel, raising questions about internal collusion despite millions in Canadian security funding. Meanwhile, Boeing CEO Jim McNerney warned that China’s J-20 stealth fighter and rapid airport infrastructure development are outpacing American capabilities. Tensions also flared between Aisha Gaddafi and Hillary Clinton as the Gaddafi family reportedly sought asylum in Venezuela following NATO strikes. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the strange intersection of celebrity activism and global policy, from Ryan Gosling’s campaign against Congo conflict minerals to the personified depression bugs in Abilify commercials. The hosts also examine the rise of 3D body-scanning kiosks in shopping malls and the bizarre WikiLeaks claim that Casio F-91W watches are used by interrogators to identify potential terrorists. The 299th episode concludes with a look at FEMA earthquake drills and the USDA decision to allow Monsanto to self-police its environmental impact studies. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/transcript.md. ### 1. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Open Episode 299 (0:00–2:11) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the 299th episode of the No Agenda podcast. Curry describes suffering from a severe viral infection for seven days, comparing the lethargy and "downer" feeling to the after-effects of dimethyltryptamine (DMT). The hosts discuss technical issues with the Skype connection and Curry's physical symptoms, including night sweats and low energy levels. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [hilltop watchtower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hilltop-watchtower.md), [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), sickness, [dmt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Media Distractions, CIA Leadership Changes, and Donald Trump (2:11–6:11) The hosts theorize that major media events are orchestrated to distract the public from significant structural changes in the U.S. government. They point to the simultaneous timing of the Royal Wedding, Donald Trump's focus on Barack Obama's birth certificate, and Ben Bernanke's first press conference as "perfect storm" distractions. These events allegedly mask the consolidation of the CIA and the Department of Defense, specifically the movement of military leadership into intelligence roles regarding Afghanistan poppy distribution. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [birth certificate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-certificate.md), [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Royal Wedding Media Coverage and Ellen DeGeneres (6:18–9:26) Television networks including CNN and NBC provide exhaustive coverage of the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Media reports highlight "wedding nightmares," security secrets, and commemorative merchandise like bunting and clocks. A segment features Ellen DeGeneres claiming to be a 15th cousin of Kate Middleton, while Anderson Cooper reports live from a locked-down London. Keywords: [royal wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-wedding.md), [kate middleton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kate-middleton.md), [prince william](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-william.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Barack Obama Birth Certificate Release and Numerology (9:27–13:51) President Barack Obama released his long-form birth certificate, warning against "sideshows and carnival barkers." Analysis of the document suggests historical discrepancies, noting that the country is listed as Kenya despite being known as British East Africa in 1961, and the hospital name allegedly did not exist in its listed form until 1978. A numerological observation notes that the birth date and signature date (8/8/1961) sum to 33. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [birth certificate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-certificate.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [kenya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenya.md), kapi'olani hospital, [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md), british east africa [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Birth Certificates as Financial Collateral Theory (13:52–16:09) A theory is presented suggesting that original birth certificates are difficult to obtain because they serve as financial collateral for the United States' national debt. The claim posits that every citizen is valued at approximately $9.1 million at birth, and these records represent the "ownership paper" used to borrow money from foreign entities like China. This is cited as the reason the state of Hawaii allegedly resists releasing original receipts of birth. Keywords: [birth certificate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-certificate.md), [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), [collateral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collateral.md), [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [treasury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Donald Trump and John King CNN Interview (16:09–20:15) Donald Trump appeared on CNN with John King to discuss the release of President Obama's birth certificate. Trump claimed credit for the release while refusing to immediately accept the document's validity until his own investigators reviewed it. The hosts characterize Trump's performance as high-level "political entertainment" and suggest he is playing a scripted role to vocalize aggressive policies regarding Libyan oil and Chinese trade. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [john king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-king.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), birther movement, [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), political entertainment [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/6.md) ### 7. CIA and Pentagon Leadership Shuffle (20:16–23:19) The White House announced a major personnel shift involving General David Petraeus moving to lead the CIA and Leon Panetta taking over the Pentagon. Former President George W. Bush commented on the appointments during an interview with George Stephanopoulos. The hosts argue that the White House used the birth certificate announcement to distract the press from briefing on these significant military and intelligence leadership changes. Keywords: [david petraeus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-petraeus.md), [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/7.md) ### 8. CIA Budget Transparency and Drone Warfare (23:21–25:40) The merger of the CIA and the military-industrial complex is criticized for its lack of transparency, particularly regarding the "black budget" used for drone strikes in Pakistan. The hosts speculate that the agency utilizes "pin money" from unrecorded sources, such as international drug trafficking, to finance operations and influence journalists without congressional oversight or public bookkeeping. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [black budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-budget.md), [drug money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-money.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/8.md) ### 9. No Agenda Producer Donations and 300 Club (25:40–40:48) The hosts acknowledge numerous donors and "executive producers" contributing to the 300 Club ahead of the show's 300th episode. Listeners from various locations, including Illinois, Indiana, and Alberta, receive "karma" and "de-douching" rituals. Notable mentions include a student using stripping to pay for tuition and a producer reporting a TSA agent's skepticism regarding body scanners. The hosts contrast their "value for value" model with a new U.S. Treasury website soliciting public donations to pay down the national debt. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [300 club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/300-club.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), stripping [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Website Forwards and Casio Watch Terrorist Profiles (40:48–45:18) New website forwards for the show are announced, including abhorrent.us and subjugate.me. A segment discusses a WikiLeaks revelation claiming that Guantanamo Bay interrogators identified potential terrorists by their use of cheap Casio F-91W digital watches. The hosts joke about creating No Agenda branded Casio watches to trigger TSA security protocols. Additionally, a donation match for Doctors Without Borders is highlighted for a producer running the Stockholm Marathon. Keywords: abhorrent.us, [doctors without borders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doctors-without-borders.md), casio, [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [guantanamo bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Ben Bernanke Federal Reserve Press Conference (45:18–55:13) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke held his first televised press conference to discuss economic transparency. Bernanke attributed rising gasoline prices to global supply and demand, specifically citing emerging markets and Middle East disruptions rather than monetary policy. The hosts mock Bernanke's claim that the Fed cannot lower gas prices without "derailing growth entirely" and criticize the lack of challenging questions from the press corps. Keywords: [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [gasoline prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline-prices.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Aisha Gaddafi and the North African "Cat Fight" (55:13–59:14) Aisha Gaddafi, daughter of Muammar Gaddafi, has publicly criticized U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Dubbed the "Claudia Schiffer of North Africa," Aisha questioned Clinton's character for remaining in the White House following her husband's infidelity. The hosts describe the exchange as a "cat fight" occurring amidst reports that the Gaddafi family may be seeking asylum in Venezuela following NATO surgical strikes on their compound. Keywords: aisha gaddafi, [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), claudia schiffer, [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Jon Stewart Interview with Blogger Gigi Ibrahim (59:15–1:04:32) Blogger Gigi Ibrahim appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to discuss her role in the Egyptian revolution. Ibrahim revealed she learned about revolutionary tactics in a class at the American University in Cairo titled "Social Mobilization under Authoritarian Regimes." The hosts suggest this confirms that the "Arab Spring" was fomented by Western-backed academic and social media programs rather than being a purely organic movement. Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), gigi ibrahim, [tahrir square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tahrir-square.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), american university in Cairo, social mobilization, [bloggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloggers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Media Criticism of Anderson Cooper and MSNBC (1:04:33–1:07:31) A C-SPAN panel featuring Mary Matlin discussed the state of journalism, reportedly criticizing Anderson Cooper as a "joke" in the industry. The hosts discuss Rachel Maddow's subtle pressure on Cooper regarding his personal life and note that media elites have begun referring to MSNBC simply as "MS." They argue that C-SPAN provides more substantive content than mainstream "reality television" news. Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), mary matlin, [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [vanderbilt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vanderbilt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Boeing CEO on China Infrastructure and Stealth Jets (1:07:31–1:13:32) The CEO of Boeing, speaking on C-SPAN, highlighted the disparity between U.S. and Chinese infrastructure, noting China's plan to build over 50 airports while the U.S. has none planned. He also identified the Chinese J-20 stealth fighter as a significant new competitor in the global defense market. This contradicts 2009 predictions by Defense Secretary Robert Gates that China would not have operational stealth aircraft until 2020. Keywords: [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [airports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airports.md), j-20, [stealth fighter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stealth-fighter.md), [aerospace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerospace.md), [robert gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-gates.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Ron Paul Appearance on The View (1:13:34–1:19:23) Ron Paul appeared on The View, where he argued that the U.S. should simply "march home" to end foreign wars. He criticized both Democrats and Republicans as "war parties" controlled by the military-industrial complex. The hosts discuss media bias against Paul, citing Fox News's alleged "dirty tricks" during CPAC coverage and the hostile reception he received from hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar. Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [whoopi goldberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whoopi-goldberg.md), [joy behar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-behar.md), war party, [cpac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpac.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Entertainment Tonight Royal Wedding Night Vision (1:19:23–1:23:46) Entertainment Tonight utilized night vision cameras to film a 2:45 AM rehearsal for the Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey. Correspondent Jane Seymour reported on the "tiara time" and the "smell of diamonds." The hosts mock the hyper-dramatic production style and the focus on trivial details like garment bags and boxes, contrasting it with the lack of coverage for substantive global news. Keywords: [entertainment tonight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entertainment-tonight.md), [jane seymour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jane-seymour.md), [royal wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-wedding.md), [night vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/night-vision.md), [westminster abbey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/westminster-abbey.md), mary hart [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Unique Solutions Body Scanners in Shopping Malls (1:23:46–1:29:59) A company called Unique Solutions is installing "My Best Fit" kiosks in shopping malls, which use 3D body imaging to help consumers find clothing sizes. The hosts warn that this technology is conditioning the public to accept TSA-style body scanners while building a massive biometric database. They note that the company's privacy policy allows for data licensing to marketers and potentially the Department of Homeland Security. Keywords: unique solutions, [body scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [biometric data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometric-data.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [malls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malls.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [rapiscan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapiscan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Producer Credits and Pocket No Agenda App (1:30:00–1:37:45) The hosts read a second round of producer donations, granting "karma" to listeners facing job searches, cancer treatments, and student loan debt. They mention a new feature in the "Pocket No Agenda" mobile app that allows users to selectively disable push notifications for specific shows on the No Agenda Stream. The segment concludes with a reminder of the "value for value" funding model. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [multiple sclerosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/multiple-sclerosis.md), [pocket no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pocket-no-agenda.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Knighthood of Sir Jason Southwell and Psychic Ads (1:37:45–1:40:21) Jason Southwell is officially knighted into the No Agenda Round Table. Following the ceremony, the hosts play a commercial for "California Psychics" that aired during Anderson Cooper's CNN program. They analyze the ad's target demographic and the use of "drug commercial music" to lend an air of legitimacy to psychic hotlines. Keywords: jason southwell, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), california psychics, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Abilify Cartoon Commercial and Side Effects (1:40:23–1:44:43) A new animated commercial for the antidepressant add-on drug Abilify features a woman interacting with a personified "depression bug." The hosts mock the lengthy list of contraindications, which include increased risk of death in elderly dementia patients, suicidal thoughts in young adults, and uncontrollable muscle movements. They question the logic of marketing a drug that causes "confusion" to people already struggling with mental health. Keywords: [abilify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abilify.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [pharmaceutical ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-ads.md), [cartoon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartoon.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dementia.md), [suicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Taliban Prison Break in Kandahar (1:44:44–1:51:28) Nearly 500 Taliban insurgents escaped from Sarpoza prison in Kandahar through a 360-meter handmade tunnel. The Governor of Kandahar, Tooryalai Wessa, claimed in a CBC interview that the escape was a "new technique" involving a tunnel dug through "weak cement." The hosts express extreme skepticism, suggesting the escape was likely facilitated by internal collusion or that the tunnel story was fabricated to cover a mass release. Keywords: [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [kandahar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kandahar.md), sarpoza prison, [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), tunnel, [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [cbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbc.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Ryan Gosling and the Conflict Minerals in Congo (1:51:29–1:59:23) Actor Ryan Gosling has become an ambassador for the Eastern Congo, campaigning against "conflict minerals" like coltan used in electronics. A British journalist reports that over five million people have died in the Congo war, which is driven by Western and Chinese corporate demand for cheap minerals. The hosts criticize the lack of mainstream media attention compared to the intervention in Libya, noting that the Congo is three times the size of Texas. Keywords: [ryan gosling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ryan-gosling.md), [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), conflict minerals, coltan, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [cell phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phones.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Alzheimer's Awareness and Planet of the Apes (1:59:23–2:03:49) A coordinated media push for Alzheimer's awareness is identified, including a Larry King special and a plotline in the film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." The hosts suggest the pharmaceutical industry is "gearing up for a bonanza" by lowering diagnostic thresholds for the disease. They also play a clip from the TV show Glee that portrays parents who don't vaccinate their children as "hippies." Keywords: [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [larry king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md), rise of the planet of the apes, [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [glee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glee.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/24.md) ### 25. FEMA ShakeOut Drill and Earthquake Preparedness (2:03:49–2:08:52) FEMA and the National Guard conducted the "Central U.S. ShakeOut," a massive earthquake drill involving 11 states and over 3 million people. Adam Curry proposes a theory that these drills are preparation for "earthquake machine war" or weather modification attacks. The hosts review an online "Quake Quiz" from San Francisco, mocking the advice to stay in bed with a pillow over one's head during a major seismic event. Keywords: [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), shakeout, [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), [weather modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-modification.md), drop cover and hold on, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Monsanto Self-Policing and Episode 299 Outro (2:08:52–2:14:38) The USDA announced a pilot program allowing Monsanto to conduct its own environmental impact studies. The hosts also note that George W. Bush canceled a trip to Switzerland due to potential war crimes charges. The episode concludes with a series of "33" sightings in financial news and a mention of a House bill mandating the construction of moon bases. Keywords: [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [tom vilsack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-vilsack.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [moon bases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-bases.md), [33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/33.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Post-Show Report on Kandahar Prison Security (2:14:39–2:19:17) A detailed report by Graham Smith of the Globe and Mail examines the security failures at Sarpoza prison following the mass Taliban escape. Despite $5 million in Canadian funding for prison upgrades and staff training, prisoners were able to escape over a four-hour period without detection. The report suggests that the escape serves as a failure of the "hearts and minds" counterinsurgency strategy in the region. 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