# Code 33

> The official narrative of the Abbottabad raid unravels as geopolitical interests in Central Asian pipelines and Chinese cyber threats take center stage in a post-Bin Laden world.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 301
- **Published:** 2011-05-05
- **Length:** 2h 30m
- **Topics:** Abbottabad raid, Stealth Black Hawk, Glencore IPO, [JSOC](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jsoc.md), [Nord Stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [Code 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-33.md), DEVGRU
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33

## About this episode

The White House faces intense scrutiny following the reported assassination of Osama Bin Laden, an event timed to disrupt political rivals and the 300th episode of No Agenda. Broadcasters across major networks like Fox News and CNN struggled with name transliterations, frequently confusing the President with the target in a series of on-air blunders. Skepticism surrounds the official narrative of the Abbottabad raid, with aviation experts questioning the physics of a secret stealth Black Hawk helicopter and the staged nature of the Situation Room photography.

Geopolitical shifts suggest the raid serves as a pretext for the United States to pivot toward countering Chinese expansion while maintaining a covert military presence in Pakistan. Ambassador Mark Grossman and the Council on Foreign Relations' Richard Haass signal a deteriorating relationship with Islamabad, which is increasingly viewed as an all-weather friend to Beijing. Financial elites are simultaneously capitalizing on global instability, evidenced by the $60 billion Glencore IPO and the Nord Stream pipeline bypassing Poland to secure Russian energy interests. Domestic security measures are expected to expand into soft targets like museums and grocery stores as the TSA eyes Israeli-style checkpoints.

Steven McGrath receives a knighthood for his support of the upcoming 11-11-11 celebration as the show analyzes the bizarre frequency of the number 33 in global headlines. The hosts debunk the million-dollar mansion myth of the Bin Laden compound, while Julian Assange warns that Facebook has become the most appalling spying machine ever invented. Judge Andrew Napolitano concludes with a warning that executive overreach in the Bin Laden mission has fundamentally undermined the U.S. Constitution.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/transcript.md.

### 1. Gitmo Nation Media Assassination, Episode 301 Introduction (0:00–1:30)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 301 of No Agenda on May 5, 2011, originating from the Hilltop Watchtower and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts celebrate "Sanco de Mayo" and Liberation Day in the Gizmo Nation lowlands. They briefly mention the military-industrial intelligence complex and Leon Panetta regarding recent news events.

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), episode 301, [sanco de mayo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanco-de-mayo.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Osama Bin Laden Assassination, Media Timing and Anderson Cooper (1:31–2:57)

The announcement of the Osama Bin Laden assassination occurred shortly after the recording of No Agenda episode 300, which the hosts suggest was timed to overshadow their milestone and Donald Trump. Anderson Cooper is noted for reportedly refusing to speak Bin Laden's name out of respect. The hosts observe a trend of broadcasters accidentally saying "Obama" instead of "Osama."

Keywords: [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), episode 300, [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Obama and Osama Name Transliteration, Media Medley (2:58–5:48)

Broadcasters across various networks are documented frequently confusing the names Obama and Osama during news reports. Fox News reportedly implemented a policy to spell the name "Usama" with a U to differentiate the two. A 42-second audio medley features various news anchors, including Geraldo Rivera, mistakenly announcing that President Obama had been killed.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [geraldo rivera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geraldo-rivera.md), [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Psychological Operations, Discrediting Pakistan (5:48–7:39)

The news media is accused of running a psychological operations program designed to discredit Pakistan for unknown strategic reasons. A viral photo of the White House Situation Room is analyzed, with the claim that Hillary Clinton was actually yawning rather than reacting in shock. The hosts prepare to present differing theories on the evidence surrounding the Bin Laden raid.

Keywords: [psyops](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psyops.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [news media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-media.md), [war room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-room.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Executive Producer Credits, Knighting of Steven McGrath (7:40–11:12)

Steven McGrath is recognized as a "1111.11 Knight" for his significant donation toward the upcoming 11-11-11 celebration. Other executive producers credited include Niccolo Kress, Smiley Face from Norway, and Francine Hardaway. A discussion ensues regarding the Honky-Tonk Review and the correct pronunciation of country singer Merle Haggard's name.

Keywords: steven mcgrath, niccolo kress, [francine hardaway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francine-hardaway.md), merle haggard, 301 club

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/5.md)

### 6. No Agenda Promotion, Domain Names and Global Reach (11:13–16:22)

Listener "Rhino the Bearded" is highlighted for a school project promoting the show via noagendacovers.com. Several new domain names, including luciferclinton.com and various "sonofabitch.co" addresses, are now forwarding to the main show site. The hosts also acknowledge Ryan Treby's radio show in Perth, Western Australia, and the growth of noagendanation.com.

Keywords: [rhino the bearded](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhino-the-bearded.md), smartpeople.com, luciferclinton.com, [perth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perth.md), [western australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/western-australia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/6.md)

### 7. White House Celebrations, Human Resources and Media Loops (16:24–18:50)

The crowds cheering outside the White House are described as "human resources" and compared to high school football fans. The hosts argue that for college students who grew up in the shadow of 9-11, Bin Laden represented a literal "boogeyman." Fox News is accused of looping footage of the celebrations to make the crowd appear larger and more continuous.

Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [college students](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-students.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Stealth Black Hawk Helicopter, ABC News Aviation Analysis (18:50–22:40)

ABC News correspondent Brian Ross reports on a previously secret stealth Black Hawk helicopter used by Navy SEALs in Abbottabad. Aviation analysts suggest the tail section found at the compound features a specialized disc to baffle sound and deny radar signatures. The hosts express skepticism, comparing the wreckage to a movie set and questioning the physics of the rotor design.

Keywords: [stealth helicopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stealth-helicopter.md), [black hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-hawk.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [brian ross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-ross.md), [abbottabad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abbottabad.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Navy SEAL Team Six, Myth vs. Reality (22:42–24:29)

The media's focus on "Seal Team Six" is challenged with the claim that the unit was officially dissolved in 1987 and replaced by DEVGRU. The hosts suggest the continued use of the "Team Six" name is a media-driven myth. They note the coincidental timing of an upcoming book titled "Team Six."

Keywords: [navy seals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy-seals.md), team six, devgru, [military history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-history.md), group dev

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Navy SEAL Archetypes, Modified Grooming Standards (24:29–28:31)

Media reports from the Bone Shaker Sports Bar in Virginia Beach attempt to profile the anonymous SEAL who killed Bin Laden. The reports describe the shooter as a 30-year-old "perfect physical specimen" with "gazelle-like legs" and a master's degree. The concept of "modified grooming standards"—allowing beards and long hair to blend into local populations—is mocked by the hosts.

Keywords: bone shaker sports bar, [virginia beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia-beach.md), grooming standards, gazelle legs, physical specimen

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/10.md)

### 11. The View, Situation Room and Skype Helmet Cams (28:32–32:00)

Whoopi Goldberg and the co-hosts of The View discuss the Situation Room photo, with Goldberg claiming the President watched the raid via a Skype connection on a SEAL's helmet. The hosts clarify that the room shown was likely a standard video conference room. They identify a mysterious woman in the background of the photo as Audrey Thomason, a counter-terrorism official.

Keywords: [whoopi goldberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whoopi-goldberg.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [situation room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/situation-room.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), audrey thomason

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/11.md)

### 12. CIA Coup, Political Puppetry and the Thank Bush Meme (32:02–36:05)

The Bin Laden raid is characterized as a final coup by the CIA and the military-industrial complex, rendering President Obama a "puppet" who was not in the loop. Conservative media figures like Sean Hannity are noted for pushing a "Thank Bush" meme, arguing that the raid justifies the previous administration's use of waterboarding. The hosts argue this event has fundamentally shifted the geopolitical game.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [waterboarding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waterboarding.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Staged Presidential Speech, White House Photography (36:05–37:33)

A report from a White House photographer suggests that President Obama's historic speech was staged for cameras after the actual event. The President allegedly performed the first 30 seconds of the speech a second time to allow photographers to capture specific angles without the distraction of camera flashes during the live broadcast.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [staged events](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/staged-events.md), [media production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-production.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, Wall Street Journal Report (37:34–40:58)

Wolf Blitzer interviews Pakistani Ambassador Husain Haqqani regarding a Wall Street Journal report claiming Pakistan urged Afghanistan to "dump" the United States. Haqqani dismisses the report as a fabrication of internal Afghan politics. The discussion centers on whether the U.S. has failed its allies in the region and the $20 billion in aid provided to Pakistan.

Keywords: [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [hamid karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Mark Grossman, Trilateral Mechanism Meeting (40:58–43:15)

Ambassador Mark Grossman, successor to Richard Holbrooke, is identified as a key figure in a trilateral meeting between the U.S., Afghanistan, and Pakistan scheduled for May 3rd in Islamabad. Grossman's ties to the Cohen Group and his role in lobbying for the military-industrial complex in India are highlighted. The hosts suggest the timing of the Bin Laden raid was intended to provide leverage for this meeting.

Keywords: mark grossman, [islamabad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamabad.md), cohen group, [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/15.md)

### 16. China as Pakistan's All-Weather Friend (43:16–47:28)

Pakistan's strengthening relationship with China, described as an "all-weather friend," is viewed as a threat to U.S. interests. The hosts argue that the Bin Laden assassination provides a pretext for the U.S. to exit Afghanistan while maintaining a covert army to counter Chinese expansion. This strategy involves selling arms to India and increasing military pressure on Pakistan.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [covert operations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covert-operations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Richard Haass, Council on Foreign Relations Analysis (47:30–49:42)

Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, appears on The Colbert Report to discuss the deteriorating relationship with Pakistan. Haass argues that the justification for staying in Afghanistan has weakened because Al-Qaeda is no longer a significant presence there. He suggests Pakistan is harboring the very terrorists the U.S. is trying to fight.

Keywords: [richard haass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-haass.md), [cfr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cfr.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Francis Fukuyama, Chinese Cyber Threats (49:43–51:32)

Author Francis Fukuyama discusses the shifting focus of American national security on The Colbert Report. He suggests that with Bin Laden's death, the U.S. should be less concerned with Al-Qaeda and more focused on China. Fukuyama cites Chinese capabilities in shooting down satellites and hacking Google as primary reasons for concern.

Keywords: francis fukuyama, [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [satellites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellites.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Unocal Pipeline, Central Asian Energy Geopolitics (51:34–54:59)

The hosts revisit the theory that the war in Afghanistan is primarily about securing a pipeline route for Unocal. They claim the U.S. threatened the Taliban with military action as early as February 2001 if they did not cooperate with American oil interests. The current political pressure on oil company tax breaks is framed as an extortion game by Congress to secure campaign donations.

Keywords: [unocal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unocal.md), [pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipeline.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [oil companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-companies.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Glencore IPO, Mark Rich and Global Fraud (54:59–57:28)

Glencore, the commodities giant founded by the pardoned fugitive Mark Rich, goes public in London with a valuation of over $60 billion. The IPO reportedly creates six new billionaires and is described as a "bonanza" for global elites. The hosts link this financial event to broader themes of corruption and the influence of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Keywords: [glencore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glencore.md), [mark rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rich.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [london stock exchange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london-stock-exchange.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Global Oil Dependency, Dick Durbin's War Skepticism (57:29–1:01:22)

Senator Dick Durbin questions Richard Haass during a congressional hearing about the $12 billion monthly cost of the war in Afghanistan. Durbin expresses frustration that the conflict has become the longest war in American history with no end in sight. The hosts emphasize that oil is the foundation of the entire global economy, including the agricultural and petrochemical sectors.

Keywords: [dick durbin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-durbin.md), [richard haass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-haass.md), [oil industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-industry.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Nord Stream Pipeline, Polish Government Tragedy (1:01:24–1:04:40)

The Nord Stream pipeline begins operations, bypassing Poland to ship Russian gas directly to Europe. The hosts connect this to the 2010 plane crash that killed the Polish government, suggesting energy interests were at play. They argue that the U.S. will eventually strike a deal with the Taliban to protect regional pipelines while maintaining a permanent military presence.

Keywords: [nord stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nord-stream.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [valerie jarrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-jarrett.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Bin Laden Death Rumors, C-SPAN Call-In (1:04:40–1:07:38)

A caller on C-SPAN claims that Osama Bin Laden actually died in 2001 and that the current news is a propaganda stunt. The caller references Benazir Bhutto's past comments about Bin Laden's death. The hosts discuss how information is "compartmentalized" within the military and CIA so that few individuals see the full picture of an operation.

Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [benazir bhutto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benazir-bhutto.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Soft Target Security, TSA Expansion (1:07:39–1:12:47)

CBS News reports that terrorists may now pivot to "soft targets" like shopping malls, museums, and transit hubs in retaliation for Bin Laden's death. Security experts suggest that Israeli-style checkpoints may become necessary at all public gathering places. The hosts mock the "See Something, Say Something" campaign and the potential for naked body scanners at grocery stores.

Keywords: [soft targets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soft-targets.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [times square](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/times-square.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Bin Laden Death Photos, Media Compliance (1:12:47–1:16:04)

The debate over whether to release photos of Bin Laden's body features Alan Dershowitz and Judge Andrew Napolitano arguing for transparency. The hosts compare the lack of photos to the widely publicized images of Saddam Hussein's sons. They predict a "massive natural disaster" or other distraction will soon be used to move the public's attention away from the raid's inconsistencies.

Keywords: [alan dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [andrew napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-napolitano.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [saddam hussein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saddam-hussein.md), photos

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Vince Flynn, Memorial Day Novel Parallels (1:16:04–1:18:17)

Author Vince Flynn notes that the Bin Laden raid closely mirrors the opening chapters of his novel "Memorial Day." Flynn claims that former CIA Director Porter Goss and General Stanley McChrystal had read the book and were inspired by its depiction of a cross-border raid into Pakistan. The hosts suggest the military uses fiction as a "free consulting" playbook.

Keywords: vince flynn, [memorial day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial-day.md), porter goss, [stanley mcchrystal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanley-mcchrystal.md), [jsoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jsoc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Lawrence Wright, CIA Hollywood Scenarios (1:18:18–1:21:06)

Author Lawrence Wright reveals that the CIA approached him in 2006 to write scenarios about what might happen if the U.S. captured Bin Laden. The intelligence community reportedly reaches out to Hollywood screenwriters to help "connect the dots" on terrorism threats. Wright argues that killing Bin Laden was a mistake because it fulfills his desire to become a martyr.

Keywords: lawrence wright, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), screenwriters, martyrs

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart, Birth Certificate Distraction (1:21:07–1:23:37)

Rachel Maddow appears on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to discuss the Bin Laden raid. She mocks the idea that the event was a distraction from President Obama's birth certificate controversy. The hosts criticize Maddow's performance and suggest she has become "nuts" since the departure of Keith Olbermann from MSNBC.

Keywords: [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [birth certificate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-certificate.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Middle East Conspiracy Culture, Media Coordination (1:23:40–1:26:35)

Charles Krauthammer discusses the prevalence of conspiracy theories in the Middle East, while Rachel Maddow describes how the media was pre-informed about the President's announcement. The hosts argue that the news media is completely controlled by the government, timing reports to maximize ratings and disrupt political rivals like Donald Trump.

Keywords: [charles krauthammer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-krauthammer.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), media timing

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Birthday Formula, Global Donor Recognition (1:26:49–1:30:37)

The hosts explain a "birthday formula" where adding one's age to their birth year equals 111 in the year 2011. Donors from Australia, Belgium, and the U.S. are recognized, including Brett Corbett, who notes the Aussie dollar's 30-year high. One donor, David Lasko, attributes a bout of kidney stones to "karma" from his first donation.

Keywords: dwayne cawthorn, aussie dollar, [kidney stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kidney-stones.md), [11-11-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/11-11-11.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Monterey Market, Listener Birthdays and Support (1:30:38–1:33:43)

John Dvorak recounts being spotted by a listener at the Monterey Market. The hosts perform "de-douching" rituals for several listeners and acknowledge birthday wishes for Katarina Hogg and Candace Qualls. They emphasize the importance of small, recurring donations to keep the show independent from commercial interests.

Keywords: monterey market, katarina hogg, nick mcneil, [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [300 club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/300-club.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Knighting Ceremony, Steven McGrath (1:33:43–1:36:43)

Steven McGrath is officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable following his significant financial contribution. The hosts briefly mention Mark Grossman again before performing a "Hot Pockets" call-out for a three-year-old listener named Quentin. They prepare to transition into a deeper analysis of the Bin Laden mission.

Keywords: steven mcgrath, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md), mark grossman, [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Bin Laden Extraction Theory, ISI Safe House (1:36:44–1:41:00)

The hosts propose a theory that the Bin Laden raid was originally an extraction mission that turned into an assassination. They cite reports that the Abbottabad compound was an ISI safe house as early as 2003 and was used to arrest a Bali bombing suspect in January 2011. They argue that DEVGRU (Seal Team Six) specializes in extractions, not assassinations.

Keywords: [extraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extraction.md), [isi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isi.md), bali bombing, devgru, aristide

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Ayman al-Zawahiri, Booz Allen Hamilton Analysis (1:41:00–1:43:34)

A terrorism expert from Booz Allen Hamilton suggests that Bin Laden had only been in Abbottabad for three days, having moved from the northern areas of Chitral. The hosts speculate that the raid was a "personnel change" within Al-Qaeda, orchestrated to move Ayman al-Zawahiri into the leadership position while eradicating Bin Laden.

Keywords: [ayman al-zawahiri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayman-al-zawahiri.md), [booz allen hamilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/booz-allen-hamilton.md), [punjab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/punjab.md), chitral, personnel change

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Colonel Hunt, Gilded Cage Theory (1:43:35–1:45:43)

Colonel Hunt appears on The O'Reilly Factor, claiming that Bin Laden was a prisoner in a "gilded cage" managed by the Pakistani ISI. Hunt argues the SEALs destroyed the downed helicopter not to keep it from Al-Qaeda, but to prevent the Pakistanis from sharing the technology with the Chinese for reverse engineering.

Keywords: colonel hunt, [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [isi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isi.md), chinese technology, [reverse engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reverse-engineering.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Double Agent Theory, January Code Trigger (1:45:43–1:47:30)

A theory is presented that Bin Laden was a CIA double agent who used his January 2011 speech to send a coded signal for extraction. The hosts suggest the "three months" mentioned in the speech pointed to a May 1st deadline. They argue a secondary mission within the SEAL team was authorized to kill him to prevent him from being brought back alive.

Keywords: [double agent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/double-agent.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code.md), may 1st, [billionaire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaire.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/36.md)

### 37. JSOC and Murder Inc., Muslim Burial Tradition (1:47:31–1:51:22)

The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) is described as "Assassination Inc." by some critics, having flourished under General Stanley McChrystal. The hosts mock the official story of a "traditional Muslim burial" at sea, noting that Islam is a desert-based religion. They argue the decision not to use a Predator drone proves the mission was intended to recover intelligence.

Keywords: [jsoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jsoc.md), [stanley mcchrystal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanley-mcchrystal.md), muslim burial, sea burial, [predator drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drone.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Rob Lowe, Hurt Locker and the Million Dollar Mansion (1:51:23–1:54:54)

Actor Rob Lowe claims on The View that he flew with 9-11 hijackers during a "dry run" mission. The hosts also criticize the "Hurt Locker" filmmakers for their upcoming SEAL movie. They debunk the "million-dollar mansion" description of the Abbottabad compound, noting that locals described it as a $200,000 "shack" without internet or phone service.

Keywords: [rob lowe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-lowe.md), hurt locker, [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [abbottabad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abbottabad.md), media lies

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Timothy Geithner, Andrew Cuomo and Bank Stabilization (1:54:54–1:59:50)

A New York Times report by Louise Story reveals a 2008 meeting between Timothy Geithner and then-Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Geithner allegedly pressured Cuomo to prioritize bank stabilization over criminal enforcement following the financial crisis. The hosts criticize the lack of prosecutions for Wall Street bankers and Geithner's own history with taxes.

Keywords: [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [financial crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Canadian Elections, North American Initiative (1:59:51–2:03:06)

The Canadian federal election results in a majority for Stephen Harper's Conservative Party. A WikiLeaks cable released during the campaign details the "North American Initiative," a plan for a single market and currency between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The hosts discuss the collapse of the Bloc Quebecois and the rise of the New Democratic Party.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [stephen harper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-harper.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [amero](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amero.md), jack layton

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Green Party Marginalization, Media Cut-Offs (2:03:07–2:05:26)

Elizabeth May of the Canadian Green Party complains about being excluded from national debates and marginalized by the media. The hosts observe that mainstream media outlets frequently use the phrase "we're going to have to leave it there" to silence dissenting voices. They contrast this with the No Agenda model of listener-supported, long-form analysis.

Keywords: [green party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-party.md), elizabeth may, [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [debates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debates.md), commercial interests

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Code 33 Meme, Katy Perry and Global Statistics (2:05:26–2:07:44)

The number 33 is appearing with unusual frequency in global news headlines, ranging from casualty counts in Baghdad to profit surges at Whole Foods. Pop star Katy Perry even tweeted about seeing the number everywhere. The hosts speculate on the significance of this "33 meme" and its potential connection to occult or intelligence signaling.

Keywords: [code 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-33.md), [katy perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katy-perry.md), [baghdad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baghdad.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [whole foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Admiral Mike Mullen, Hollywood PR Background (2:07:45–2:10:44)

Admiral Mike Mullen's family history is revealed, noting his father was a prominent Hollywood publicist for stars like Bob Hope and Jimmy Stewart. The hosts argue this background makes Mullen a "PR shill" perfectly suited for the staged nature of modern military announcements. They also discuss the "hotness factor" of female news anchors on Russia Today and Fox News.

Keywords: [mike mullen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-mullen.md), jack mullen, [bob hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-hope.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), pr shill

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Julian Assange, Facebook as a Spying Machine (2:10:44–2:14:46)

In an interview with Russia Today, Julian Assange describes Facebook as the "most appalling spying machine" ever invented. He claims that major tech companies like Google and Yahoo have built-in interfaces for U.S. intelligence to access user data automatically. The hosts agree, noting that users are essentially performing free labor for intelligence agencies by building these databases.

Keywords: [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), [intelligence agencies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-agencies.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/44.md)

### 45. White House Personnel Shuffles, Ryan Crocker (2:14:47–2:18:04)

The White House announces Ryan Crocker as the new ambassador to Afghanistan, replacing Carl Eikenberry. The hosts note that the announcement was briefly removed from the website, suggesting disorganization within the administration. They also mention John Ashcroft's new role in overseeing ethics for the private military contractor Blackwater.

Keywords: ryan crocker, [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), carl eikenberry, john ashcroft, [blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Portugal Bailout, Haiti Cholera Surge (2:18:05–2:21:00)

Portugal agrees to a 78 billion euro bailout deal involving severe austerity measures in health and education. Meanwhile, Haiti faces a surge in cholera cases and rising food prices. Former President Bill Clinton is criticized for calling for "transparency" in relief funds while his own involvement in Haiti is questioned by the hosts.

Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [cholera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cholera.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Salt and Alzheimer's Research, Show Outro (2:21:00–2:24:13)

New research published in JAMA suggests that high salt intake may not be as deadly as previously claimed. The hosts also note a new "obesity link" to Alzheimer's and the U.S. government's order for more anthrax vaccines. They conclude the show by encouraging listeners to join the "333 Club" and prepare for the next episode on Sunday.

Keywords: [jama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jama.md), [salt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt.md), [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [anthrax vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthrax-vaccine.md), [333 club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/333-club.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Andrew Napolitano, Rule of Law and Executive Overreach (2:24:14–2:30:22)

Judge Andrew Napolitano delivers a closing monologue criticizing the legality of the Bin Laden raid and the war in Libya. He argues that the President violated international treaties and federal law by authorizing an assassination rather than an arrest. Napolitano warns that these actions undermine the Constitution and set a dangerous precedent for executive power.

Keywords: [andrew napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-napolitano.md), [rule of law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rule-of-law.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/301-code-33/chapter/48.md)

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