# Last Show Ever > Global power shifts at the IMF collide with White House cyber strategies and a predicted apocalypse as the world prepares for the end of days. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 305 - **Published:** 2011-05-19 - **Length:** 2h 25m - **Topics:** IMF Scandal, [Arab Spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [Thomas Drake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-drake.md), Zombie Preparedness, [Monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [Debt Ceiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-ceiling.md), [Harold Camping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harold-camping.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever ## About this episode Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama lead a high-stakes diplomatic push as the White House prepares for a major address on the Arab Spring. Amidst these geopolitical shifts, the arrest of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn in New York triggers a global power struggle over the future of international finance. While French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy defends the disgraced official, speculation grows regarding a potential political hit orchestrated by rival banking interests in Brussels and Beijing. Secondary developments include the International Criminal Court investigating Muammar Gaddafi for allegedly distributing Viagra to Libyan troops to facilitate systematic rape. In the United States, the Obama administration faces criticism for the criminal prosecution of NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake under the Espionage Act. Meanwhile, Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra promotes a federal cloud computing strategy as the National Defense Authorization Act introduces the controversial 'belligerent' label for domestic dissenters. Financial analysts Dean Baker and Timothy Geithner monitor the debt ceiling crisis, while Monsanto debuts a new catalog of engineered 'tearless' onions and high-antioxidant broccoli. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak navigate the predicted May 21st apocalypse fueled by Harold Camping’s mathematical end-of-days prophecy. The hosts perform a formal knighting ceremony for executive producers including Sir James Brewis and Sir Michael Miller, despite the looming threat of the world ending on Saturday. A final look at Condoleezza Rice dismissing Donald Rumsfeld as a 'grumpy prick' closes out the broadcast from the Hilltop Watchtower. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/transcript.md. ### 1. No Agenda Episode 305 Introduction, Hillary Clinton Speech Observation (0:00–2:17) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 305 of No Agenda on May 19, 2011. The hosts observe a live stream from whitehouse.gov where Hillary Clinton is delivering a speech as a warm-up act for President Barack Obama. They comment on the weather in California and the upcoming predicted end-of-days. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), episode 305, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [whitehouse.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitehouse-gov.md), [hilltop watchtower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hilltop-watchtower.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Harold Camping May 21st End-of-the-World Prediction Analysis (2:20–6:03) The hosts analyze the religious prediction that the world will end on May 21, 2011, based on interpretations of Genesis 7:4. They break down the mathematical justification involving 7,000 years since the biblical flood and the significance of the number 722,500. The discussion notes the presence of fliers in New York subways and media coverage by Business Insider. Keywords: [harold camping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harold-camping.md), genesis 7:4, [rapture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapture.md), may 21 2011, end of days, [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Dominique Strauss-Kahn IMF Scandal and Global Power Struggles (6:04–11:10) The arrest of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK) is examined as a potential political hit. The hosts compare his treatment to Al Gore's past scandals and review the official IMF schedule leading up to the incident. They highlight the roles of John Lipsky and the shift of influence toward sovereign wealth funds in Beijing versus the elite circles in Brussels. Keywords: [dominique strauss-kahn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominique-strauss-kahn.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), john lipsky, dsk, [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [bretton woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bretton-woods.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Farid Zakaria, Global Financial Reform, and the Fat Tax (11:11–15:31) Farid Zakaria's CNN program GPS is scrutinized for its ties to the Bilderberg Group and its promotion of global financial reform. The hosts discuss Dominique Strauss-Kahn's proposal for a Financial Activities Tax (FAT tax), which would target high-frequency trading. They suggest this tax is an attack on Goldman Sachs by international banking interests. Keywords: farid zakaria, [bilderberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bilderberg.md), fat tax, [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [high frequency trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-frequency-trading.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/4.md) ### 5. European Leadership Battle for IMF Managing Director Position (15:32–19:23) European Union leaders, including Jose Manuel Barroso and Angela Merkel, advocate for keeping a European at the head of the IMF. Timothy Geithner comments on the interim leadership of John Lipsky. Adam Curry predicts that the next head of the IMF will be the Egyptian Finance Minister as part of a U.S. strategy to control the Arab Spring. Keywords: [jose manuel barroso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jose-manuel-barroso.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/5.md) ### 6. New York Police Perp Walk Ethics and Alan Dershowitz (19:23–24:06) The practice of the "perp walk" in the New York criminal justice system is criticized as a form of purposeful humiliation coordinated with tabloid media. Attorneys Roy Black and Alan Dershowitz discuss the impact of these images on the presumption of innocence. The hosts compare the rapid DNA testing in the Osama bin Laden raid to the slower processing in the DSK case. Keywords: [perp walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perp-walk.md), roy black, [alan dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), dsk, [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Arab Spring Rhetoric and Alleged Osama bin Laden Documents (24:07–25:35) President Obama's upcoming speech on the Arab Spring is discussed alongside reports that documents found in Osama bin Laden's compound showed support for the movement. The hosts express skepticism toward the timing of these leaks, suggesting they are being used to align the administration's goals with the narrative of democratic uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia. Keywords: [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [al qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Bernard-Henri Lévy Defends DSK and Dismisses Conspiracy Theories (25:36–33:12) French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy appears on CNN with Eliot Spitzer to defend Dominique Strauss-Kahn, arguing that the reputational harm of the accusations is a "violent" and "cruel" injustice. Lévy dismisses theories that the arrest was a setup by Nicolas Sarkozy's party as "comfortable" conspiracy theories. The hosts mock Lévy's defense and discuss DSK's resignation from the IMF. Keywords: bernard-henri levy, [eliot spitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eliot-spitzer.md), dsk, [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md), french elections [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/8.md) ### 9. International Criminal Court Allegations of Viagra-Fueled Rape in Libya (33:13–38:35) The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating allegations that Muammar Gaddafi's forces were distributed Viagra to facilitate systematic rape as a weapon of war. Wolf Blitzer and Nick Robertson report on the claims, which the hosts dismiss as war propaganda. They question the logic of finding condoms and Viagra in military bases as evidence of state-sponsored mass rape. Keywords: [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [international criminal court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-criminal-court.md), [viagra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viagra.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Executive Producer Credits and Knighting Ceremony (38:36–44:27) The hosts thank major donors and producers for their financial support of the show. James Brewis is thanked for his contribution from Jakarta, and James Sutton is acknowledged for a $521 donation. Several listeners are knighted or granted executive producer status, including Tom Wachinsky and Michael Miller, as the hosts joke about the world ending before the next episode. Keywords: james brewis, james sutton, nikola kress, tom wachinsky, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/10.md) ### 11. No Agenda Infrastructure, SMS Donations, and Domain Forwards (44:28–46:48) Adam Curry discusses the development of a worldwide SMS donation system for the show and mentions several new domain name forwards, such as noagendabank.com and strawberryjamdisease.com. Eric the Shill provides an update on the production and shipping of No Agenda knight rings, which are expected to reach donors by June 10. Keywords: micropayments, [icann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icann.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [eric the shill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-the-shill.md), strawberry jam disease, no agenda bank [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/11.md) ### 12. No Agenda Tour Planning and Meetup Logistics (46:49–50:32) Plans for the "Hot Pockets Across Gitmo Nation" tour are discussed, with Mickey Hoogendijk managing invitations for local meetups. The hosts clarify they are looking for casual dinner hangouts rather than large auditorium events. They also mention the search for a reliable RV for the tour and promote the No Agenda Nation backup site and store. Keywords: no agenda nation tour, [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md), [mickey hoogendijk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey-hoogendijk.md), [rv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rv.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [gitmo slave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-slave.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Donald Trump Presidential Run Prediction Retrospective (50:32–53:24) The hosts revisit their conflicting predictions regarding Donald Trump's potential 2012 presidential run. John Dvorak notes that he correctly predicted Trump would not run, while Adam Curry admits his prediction changed following the killing of Osama bin Laden, which shifted the political and media landscape. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [2012 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012-election.md), [predictions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predictions.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Rick Santorum and the Google Search Definition (53:25–55:34) The hosts discuss Rick Santorum's presidential candidacy and the "Google bomb" that redefined his last name as a byproduct of anal sex. They suggest that the media keeps bringing up Santorum's name specifically to drive traffic to this derogatory search result, a campaign originally started by columnist Dan Savage. Keywords: [rick santorum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santorum.md), [google juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-juice.md), [dan savage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-savage.md), [2012 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012-election.md), spreading santorum [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Media Manipulation of Rick Santorum's Torture Comments (55:35–59:31) Tom Hartmann and Rachel Maddow are criticized for allegedly misquoting Rick Santorum regarding John McCain and "enhanced interrogation." The hosts argue that the media intentionally interchanges the terms "torture" and "enhanced interrogation" to frame Santorum's comments unfairly while simultaneously promoting the derogatory "frothy mix" Google search definition. Keywords: [rick santorum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santorum.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [tom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-hartmann.md), [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [enhanced interrogation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enhanced-interrogation.md), [torture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/torture.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Public Financing Scams and Gabrielle Giffords Recovery (59:32–1:03:45) The hosts discuss the potential for candidates like Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum to scam the public election financing system for millions of dollars. The conversation shifts to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' recovery from a shooting, specifically mentioning a chip implanted in her skull to measure brain pressure, which the hosts speculate on as a future political narrative. Keywords: public funding, [election reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-reform.md), [gabrielle giffords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gabrielle-giffords.md), brain chip, [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Adam Curry Soap Opera Cameo and Acting Critique (1:03:47–1:06:43) Adam Curry plays a clip of a past cameo he made on a soap opera as part of an MTV publicity stunt. He describes the tedious process of waiting all day at Silvercup Studios for a single take. John Dvorak compares this to modern acting on shows like Castle, and they discuss the nature of "acting as oneself" in media. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [castle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/castle.md), [soap opera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soap-opera.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), silvercup studios, bay area music awards [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Vivek Kundra and the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy (1:06:44–1:12:02) U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra is mocked for his use of buzzwords like "attack vector dashboards" and "real-time dashboards." The hosts critique his past projects in Washington D.C., such as putting sensors on snow plows, and his push to "disrupt the textbook space" by moving education toward the "app economy." Keywords: [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), snow plows, attack vectors, app economy, michelle rhee [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/18.md) ### 19. White House Press Pool Restrictions and Media Punishment (1:12:02–1:14:45) The Obama administration is accused of punishing the media by banning a Boston Herald reporter from a fundraiser after the paper ran a Mitt Romney op-ed. Lou Dobbs reports on other instances of media restriction, including a San Francisco Chronicle reporter being banned for using a cell phone and a reporter being locked in a closet by Vice President Biden's staff. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [boston herald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-herald.md), [lou dobbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lou-dobbs.md), [press pool](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-pool.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/19.md) ### 20. International Strategy for Cyberspace and DNS Governance (1:14:46–1:18:15) The White House releases a fact sheet on its international strategy for cyberspace, asserting the right to use military force in response to hostile acts online. The hosts discuss the "harmonization" of cybercrime laws via the Budapest Convention and the ongoing struggle for control over the Domain Name System (DNS) between ICANN and the United Nations. Keywords: cyberspace strategy, [budapest convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budapest-convention.md), [icann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icann.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/20.md) ### 21. National Defense Authorization Act and the Belligerent Label (1:18:16–1:19:58) Section 1034 of the National Defense Authorization Bill is highlighted for potentially giving the President unchecked power to attack "belligerents" anywhere in the world, including U.S. citizens. The hosts discuss the broad definition of "belligerent" and how the term is beginning to appear in news stories regarding minor civil disobedience. Keywords: [ndaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa.md), section 1034, [belligerent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belligerent.md), [war powers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-powers.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/21.md) ### 22. 60 Minutes Profile on the Sovereign Citizen Movement (1:19:59–1:24:32) The hosts critique a 60 Minutes segment on "Sovereign Citizens," featuring expert J.J. McNab. The report links the movement to the Posse Comitatus, Terry Nichols, and Wesley Snipes. The hosts argue that the media is attempting to demonize the concept of individual sovereignty and link it to domestic terrorism and tax evasion. Keywords: [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [sovereign citizens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereign-citizens.md), j.j. mcnab, [posse comitatus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/posse-comitatus.md), [wesley snipes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-snipes.md), terry nichols [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Media Demonization of Internet Radio and Legal Harassment (1:24:31–1:28:34) The discussion continues on how 60 Minutes uses clips from internet radio shows to frame dissent as a threat. They discuss the "paper terrorism" tactic used by some anti-government groups to inundate officials with lawsuits. Adam Curry clarifies the original intent of the Right to Bear Arms as a check against central government power. Keywords: [internet radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-radio.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), paper terrorism, [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [militias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/militias.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Thomas Drake Whistleblowing Case and the Espionage Act (1:28:35–1:33:34) The criminal prosecution of NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake is examined. Drake is accused under the Espionage Act for exposing waste and mismanagement within the agency. The hosts highlight the Obama administration's harsh stance on whistleblowers and the "Orwellian" shift where reporting government illegality is treated as a crime against the state. Keywords: [thomas drake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-drake.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [espionage act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage-act.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [the new yorker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-new-yorker.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/24.md) ### 25. NPR's Andy Carvin and White House Social Media Collaboration (1:33:34–1:37:32) NPR's Andy Carvin is criticized for collaborating with the White House to facilitate a "worldwide conversation" on Twitter regarding the President's Middle East speech. The hosts label Carvin a "shill" for the administration, arguing that a supposedly independent journalist should not be crafting questions for a government event. Keywords: [andy carvin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andy-carvin.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Listener Donations and Personal Karma Requests (1:37:33–1:42:50) A large segment of listener donations is read, with many contributors requesting "karma" for job searches, new businesses, or personal health. Notable mentions include Bruns Clothing in South Dakota and a "Minuteman" call to action for donations. The hosts acknowledge the diverse geographic reach of the audience from Denmark to Texas. Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [bruns clothing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruns-clothing.md), minuetmen, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/26.md) ### 27. No Agenda Knighting Ceremony and Subscription Issues (1:42:51–1:48:06) The hosts perform a formal knighting ceremony for Sir James Brewis, Sir James Sutton, Sir Michael Miller, and Black Knight Sir Larry Corpy. They address technical issues with PayPal subscriptions and mention that director Joss Whedon reportedly referenced the show on Twitter. The segment emphasizes the "value-for-value" model of the podcast. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), joss whedon, [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), larry corpy, james brewis [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Modern Marvels Producer and the No Agenda Credit Model (1:48:06–1:51:24) Adam Curry discusses a meeting with Don Cambou, producer of the History Channel show Modern Marvels. They compare the No Agenda producer credit system to the Hollywood model. The hosts also joke about the No Agenda knight rings appearing in future crime dramas like Law & Order as a way to identify "nights" of the show. Keywords: don cambou, modern marvels, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [producer credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-credits.md), [knight rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight-rings.md), [law & order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-order.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/28.md) ### 29. CDC Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Campaign (1:51:25–1:57:35) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) launched a social media campaign using a "zombie apocalypse" theme to encourage emergency preparedness. The hosts debate whether this is a joke or a "hip" marketing tactic. They criticize the CDC's advice for lacking practical "zombie killing" information, such as the "double tap" method, and link the concept to vaccine-induced behavior. 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Keywords: sam peckinpah, pat garrett and billy the kid, movie clip, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), streaming felony [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Debt Ceiling Crisis and Wall Street Interests (1:59:26–2:05:36) The hosts analyze the ongoing debt ceiling debate and Timothy Geithner's "extraordinary measures" to delay a default until August. Featuring a clip from Russia Today, economist Dean Baker explains that a default would primarily destroy Wall Street firms like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, which is why a deal to raise the ceiling is inevitable. 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