# Hail the Foot > A mobile broadcast from the California desert uncovers the corporate takeover of Iraq, the collapse of nuclear waste policy, and the pharmaceutical profits behind European health scares. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 310 - **Published:** 2011-06-05 - **Length:** 2h 25m - **Topics:** E. coli outbreak, Yucca Mountain, Chrysler bailout, [Gitmo Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [Hezbollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hezbollah.md), Stargate theory, [Jill Abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot ## About this episode A virulent strain of E. coli in Germany has claimed 18 lives and infected 1,800 people, sparking a diplomatic row with Spain and a total Russian ban on European produce. German officials initially blamed Spanish cucumbers for the outbreak, causing massive financial losses for Mediterranean farmers. The pharmaceutical industry stands to profit from the resulting panic as analysts predict the imminent rollout of new antibody therapies and vaccines to address the crisis. President Obama visited a Chrysler plant in Toledo to celebrate a loan repayment that critics label a calculated refinancing maneuver supported by taxpayer-funded GSA fleet purchases. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy faces backlash for the $25 billion shutdown of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository without a viable disposal alternative. In Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai remains isolated in his palace as reports from author Kim Barker detail his increasing paranoia and alleged history as a CIA asset. Hezbollah has simultaneously established a sophisticated social network that incentivizes martyrdom by providing elite schooling and social advancement for the families of suicide bombers. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from a mobile studio in Borrego Springs to launch the Gitmo Nation Tour 2008. The duo introduces official podcast licenses to mock FCC overreach while Jill Abramson debuts a melodic humming speech pattern as the new executive editor of the New York Times. Hillary Clinton faces a humorous sci-fi conspiracy theory linking her obsession with 38-minute military raids to the sustainment limits of a Stargate wormhole. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/transcript.md. ### 1. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Launch Gitmo Nation Tour 2008 (0:03–11:29) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 310 of the No Agenda podcast from a mobile studio in Borrego Springs, California. Curry describes the technical challenges of his new RV setup, including a missing USB hub and dual monitor configuration. The hosts discuss the upcoming "Gitmo Nation Tour 2008" scheduled for mid-July and the logistics of traveling across the United States in a four-winds RV provided by a listener. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), borrego springs, gitmo nation tour, rv life, [mobile studio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-studio.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/1.md) ### 2. E. coli Outbreak in Germany and Diplomatic Tensions with Spain (11:31–20:16) A virulent strain of E. coli in Germany has resulted in 18 deaths and over 1,800 infections since May 1, 2011. German officials initially blamed Spanish cucumbers for the outbreak, causing significant financial damage to Spain's agricultural sector. Russia Today reports suggest the pharmaceutical industry may benefit from the panic, while Russian officials have banned all fruit and vegetable imports from the European Union in response to the crisis. Keywords: [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), [biological attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biological-attack.md), [food security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-security.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Chilean Grape Scare of the 1980s and Media Manipulation (20:17–21:53) A historical anecdote recalls a mid-1980s trade dispute where two Chilean grapes were allegedly found injected with strychnine. The discovery led to a total halt of Chilean fruit imports, severely damaging the nation's industry before the issue abruptly vanished from the news cycle. The event is cited as an example of how minor or fabricated food safety claims can be used as economic weapons. Keywords: [chile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chile.md), grapes, strychnine, san francisco examiner, [food safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-safety.md), trade dispute [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Pharmaceutical Industry Profits from European Health Hysteria (21:53–24:17) Critics argue that the current E. coli outbreak in Europe follows a pattern of health hysteria designed to benefit large pharmaceutical companies. Previous instances involving bird flu and swine flu resulted in billions of dollars spent on unnecessary vaccines despite much lower death tolls than predicted by the United Nations. Analysts expect the industry to soon announce new antibody therapies or vaccines to address the unrest caused by the new E. coli strain. Keywords: [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Nestle Response to Hot Pockets Sponsorship Inquiry (24:18–26:12) A No Agenda producer contacted Nestle to suggest a sponsorship for the "Hot Pockets Tour," receiving a formal rejection from the company's consumer services department. The response from representative Daniel O'Day stated that Nestle does not support business-to-business interactions through that channel and directed marketing proposals to the Prepared Foods Company. The hosts joke about the corporate tone and the possibility of being sued for using the brand name. Keywords: [nestle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nestle.md), [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md), daniel o'day, [sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsorship.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), legal threat [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/5.md) ### 6. No Agenda Producer Donations and Podcast License Launch (26:13–34:31) Executive producers and donors are recognized for their financial support, including Gary Lader of Mat Depot, who provided No Agenda branded floor mats. Adam Curry announces the launch of podcastlicense.com, a service where users can pay a one-time fee for a lifetime "official" podcasting certification and a custom subdomain. The project, developed with producer Gus Raia, aims to provide a humorous form of "authorization" for independent creators. Keywords: gary lader, mat depot, [podcast license](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-license.md), gus raia, [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/6.md) ### 7. No Agenda Nation Account Management and Knight Rings (34:32–38:32) Listeners who have achieved the rank of Knight, Dame, Baron, or Baroness are urged to update their shipping addresses at noagendanation.com. The show is preparing to ship official rings in velour presentation boxes, accompanied by sticks of sealing wax and certification documents. The logistics are being managed by "Eric the Shill" to ensure all high-tier donors receive their physical rewards. Keywords: [no agenda nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-nation.md), [knight rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight-rings.md), [sealing wax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sealing-wax.md), [eric the shill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-the-shill.md), shipping address [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Jill Abramson and the Berkeley Hummer Speech Pattern (38:32–44:00) The new executive editor of the New York Times, Jill Abramson, is criticized for a specific speech pattern described as "humming." This vocal habit, characterized by making continuous noise between sentences to prevent interruption, is associated with a specific demographic from Berkeley. A clip from an interview with Abramson is played to demonstrate the slow, melodic cadence of her voice as she discusses her new role at the paper. Keywords: [jill abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [speech patterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speech-patterns.md), humming, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/8.md) ### 9. White House Email Harvesting and Campaign Shilling (44:00–46:42) The official whitehouse.gov website is accused of using a splash screen to harvest email addresses for President Obama's reelection campaign. After entering an email address, the prompt disappears due to browser cookies, leading to concerns that government resources are being used for political fundraising. Plans are discussed to track if these emails result in solicitations from barackobama.com, which would be reported to the Federal Election Committee. Keywords: [whitehouse.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitehouse-gov.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [email marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-marketing.md), federal election committee, [cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookies.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Chrysler Loan Repayment and Government Fleet Purchases (46:42–51:26) President Obama visited a Chrysler plant in Toledo, Ohio, to celebrate the company's early repayment of government loans. Critics point out that the repayment was actually a refinancing at lower interest rates and that the government's General Services Administration (GSA) is supporting the company by purchasing thousands of vehicles for the federal fleet. The narrative of a "successful turnaround" is challenged as being a calculated political maneuver involving taxpayer-funded fleet contracts. Keywords: [chrysler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrysler.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [gsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gsa.md), [toledo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toledo.md), [auto bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auto-bailout.md), [refinancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refinancing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Obama Gaffe Regarding Tough Headwinds and Responsibility (51:27–53:42) During a speech in Toledo, President Obama appeared to stumble over the phrase "tough headwinds," instead saying "tough Ted wins." The speech emphasized a version of the American dream centered on working hard, acting responsibly, and retiring with dignity. The hosts mock the phrasing and the production quality of the official address, suggesting the President's message essentially tells citizens to "shut up and work." Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), headwinds, [american dream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dream.md), [toledo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toledo.md), [speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speech.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/11.md) ### 12. LGBTQ Pride Month Proclamation and Naming Conventions (53:43–56:26) President Obama officially proclaimed June 2011 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. The discussion covers the evolution of the acronym from GLBT to LGBT and the addition of "Q" for Queer. The hosts joke about the exclusion of "bi-curious" individuals from the proclamation and the internal politics of which letters receive priority in the naming convention. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [pride month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pride-month.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [nomenclature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nomenclature.md), [civil rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights.md), [proclamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proclamation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/12.md) ### 13. National Spelling Bee Coverage on ESPN (56:27–1:02:53) The 2011 National Spelling Bee, broadcast on ESPN, featured contestants spelling obscure words like "hexafoos," a term for a protective mark on Pennsylvania barns. The hosts discuss the high production value of the broadcast and the intense pressure placed on the children, many of whom are homeschooled. They suggest that the spelling bee is more entertaining than televised poker and propose faster clocks to increase the drama. Keywords: national spelling bee, [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), hexafoos, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), competitive spelling [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Global Drug Policy Reform and Oxycodone Abuse (1:02:54–1:06:39) A United Nations report has called for the legalization of marijuana and the decriminalization of other drugs, labeling the global war on drugs a failure. Meanwhile, the United States is seeing a surge in violent pharmacy robberies committed by individuals addicted to Oxycodone (OxyContin). The history of the drug, synthesized from opium in 1916, is reviewed, highlighting its high potential for addiction even among public figures like Rush Limbaugh. Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [drug legalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-legalization.md), [oxycodone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxycodone.md), [oxycontin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxycontin.md), [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), pharmacy robbery [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Hamid Karzai and the Taliban Shuffle (1:06:40–1:12:08) Author Kim Barker discusses Afghan President Hamid Karzai in her book "The Taliban Shuffle," describing him as increasingly paranoid and isolated in his palace. While Barker portrays Karzai as a complex figure caught between the West and his own country, critics argue he has been a CIA asset and "oil cabal shill" since the beginning of the conflict. The discussion highlights Karzai's eccentricities, including his sheep-fetus hat and his refusal to grant interviews to male reporters. Keywords: [hamid karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), kim barker, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), taliban shuffle, [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Hezbollah Social Networks and Martyrdom Culture (1:12:09–1:16:33) Author Ken Ballen describes the sophisticated social network built by Hezbollah to support the families of suicide bombers. When a fighter becomes a "martyr," the organization provides psychologists, social workers, and elite schooling for the surviving children. This system creates a social ladder where widows often remarry high-status party members, effectively incentivizing martyrdom as a path to social and economic advancement within the community. Keywords: [hezbollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hezbollah.md), [martyrdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martyrdom.md), [palestine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestine.md), social ladder, suicide bombing, social welfare [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/16.md) ### 17. No Agenda Donor Recognition and the 111 Calculation (1:16:34–1:20:51) The hosts recognize several donors, including David Yagley, who contributed $111.11 based on a viral age calculation. The "111" phenomenon occurs when the last two digits of a person's birth year added to the age they turn in 2011 equals 111. Other producers, such as Sir Mark and Edward Sheets, are thanked for their contributions as the show continues to operate on a value-for-value model without traditional advertising. Keywords: [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), 111 calculation, [sir mark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-mark.md), david yagley, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Higher Education Bubble and Career Paths (1:20:52–1:24:00) A debate regarding the value of a college education follows a previous segment about Peter Thiel's views on the "education bubble." Listeners share stories of highly educated individuals, such as Berkeley history majors and Stanford English majors, working as truck drivers. The hosts clarify that while they don't believe college is inherently bad, the high cost and potential for debt make it a risky investment compared to alternative career paths. Keywords: [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [peter thiel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-thiel.md), [education bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-bubble.md), [truck drivers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truck-drivers.md), college degree [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/18.md) ### 19. International Donors and Indian Cultural Stereotypes (1:24:02–1:28:43) Abhilash Kumar from Mumbai, India, sends a donation and asks the hosts to address the stereotype that Indians are "tight-fisted." Kumar requests a "double shot of de-douching and karma" for himself and his pregnant wife. The hosts discuss the prevalence of Indian tech workers in Silicon Valley and the unique way the English language is adapted in different cultures, while granting Kumar his requested "karma." Keywords: [mumbai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mumbai.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [abhilash kumar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abhilash-kumar.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [stereotypes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stereotypes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Travel Recommendations and Hard Times Karma (1:28:44–1:32:38) A donor from Helsinki traveling to San Francisco receives a restaurant recommendation for Fringale, noted for its high-quality food and relative affordability. In a more somber note, listener John Little shares that he has lost his job and is struggling to support his family in Mississippi. The hosts offer him "karma" and support, promising to keep him in mind as they plan their RV route through the southern United States. Keywords: [helsinki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helsinki.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [fringale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fringale.md), [john little](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-little.md), [mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/20.md) ### 21. RV Park Etiquette and National Park Budget Cuts (1:32:38–1:36:47) Adam Curry recounts experiences from the road, including a respectful encounter with a park ranger in Joshua Tree National Park who was an Iraq War veteran. The ranger noted that national park budgets are being cut by 20%, leaving very few staff to manage hundreds of thousands of acres. Curry also details the high cost of operating a Class C motorhome, which gets only eight miles per gallon, necessitating continued listener support. Keywords: joshua tree, [national parks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-parks.md), ranger, [budget cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget-cuts.md), rv life, class c motorhome [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/21.md) ### 22. No Agenda Knighting Ceremony and Value-for-Value Model (1:36:48–1:39:15) The show conducts a formal knighting ceremony for four donors who contributed $1,000 each: Sir Stefan Springer, Sir Mark Colon, Sir Jared Forrester, and Sir Jason Stevens. The hosts emphasize that their "value-for-value" model is being imitated by other businessmen like Jason Calacanis. They reiterate that the show relies entirely on listener contributions rather than commercials or corporate sponsorships. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), sir stefan, [sir mark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-mark.md), sir jared, [sir jason](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-jason.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Hillary Clinton and the 38-Minute Stargate Theory (1:39:16–1:42:58) A humorous theory links Hillary Clinton's frequent mention of the "38 minutes" duration of the Bin Laden raid to the sci-fi series Stargate. According to the "Book of Knowledge" (Wikipedia), a Stargate wormhole can only be sustained for a maximum of 38 minutes without massive power. The hosts joke that the intense look on Clinton's face in the famous Situation Room photo was actually due to her worrying about a wormhole closing. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [situation room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/situation-room.md), [stargate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stargate.md), wormhole, [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Lindsay Lohan and the Alcohol Monitoring Bracelet Meme (1:42:58–1:45:23) The media has dubbed Lindsay Lohan's malfunctioning alcohol monitoring bracelet "bad bling." The hosts argue that electronic monitoring is being marketed as a fashionable "meme" to make house arrest and state surveillance seem cool to the public. They suggest that these devices are a way for the prison system to shift costs onto the defendants while maintaining constant oversight. Keywords: [lindsay lohan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsay-lohan.md), [alcohol monitoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol-monitoring.md), bad bling, [electronic monitoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-monitoring.md), [criminal justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-justice.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Arundhati Roy on India's Economic Disparity (1:45:24–1:47:48) Novelist Arundhati Roy criticizes the narrative of India as a global success story, pointing out the extreme disparity between the country's billionaires and its 800 million citizens living on less than 30 cents a day. Roy claims that the government is deploying paramilitary forces against its own poorest citizens to facilitate corporate interests. The hosts reflect on the "depressing" reality of India's rapid economic growth failing to reach the masses. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), arundhati roy, [poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poverty.md), [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md), [displacement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/displacement.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/25.md) ### 26. LIBOR Panic and Global Economic Instability (1:47:49–1:50:59) A financial analyst expresses near-panic over the lack of yield for money managers, warning that the world is on the verge of a "great, great depression." The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) remains a central focus as interest rates are kept low by the Federal Reserve under Ben Bernanke. The analyst suggests that an "innovation slowdown" and the high number of underwater homeowners are contributing to a stagnant and dangerous economic environment. Keywords: [libor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libor.md), [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [great depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-depression.md), innovation slowdown, [finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/26.md) ### 27. FCC Internet Regulation and Podcast Licenses (1:51:00–1:55:55) The Virginia Attorney General warns that the FCC is moving to regulate the internet despite a 2010 court ruling stating they lacked the authority to do so. This move is described as a "brazen disregard for the rule of law" by the Obama administration. In response, the hosts promote their "podcast licenses" as a humorous way for creators to claim authorization when government regulators eventually "knock on the door." Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [internet regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-regulation.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), virginia attorney general, [podcast license](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-license.md), [rule of law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rule-of-law.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Yucca Mountain Shutdown and Department of Energy Rogue Actions (1:55:56–2:01:31) The Department of Energy is criticized for unilaterally shutting down the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, a move that has cost taxpayers $25 billion without providing an alternative. During congressional hearings, even Democrats like Jay Inslee of Washington State described the situation as a "failed state" scenario where the government refuses to follow clear law. The abandonment of the site leaves nuclear waste stranded at various reactor sites across the country with no long-term disposal plan. Keywords: yucca mountain, [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [nuclear waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-waste.md), [gao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gao.md), [jay inslee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-inslee.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/28.md) ### 29. EPA and NLRB Overreach in the Obama Administration (2:01:33–2:03:23) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Lisa Jackson, is accused of attempting to "transform the American economy" rather than simply protecting the environment. Additionally, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is fighting South Carolina over its right-to-work laws, attempting to compel unionization. These actions are cited by the Virginia Attorney General as examples of federal agencies ignoring legal boundaries to enact a specific political agenda. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [lisa jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisa-jackson.md), nlrb, [south carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-carolina.md), [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Google Video Shutdown and Conspiracy of Silence Documentary (2:03:24–2:06:00) As Google Video prepares to shut down and delete its content, producers are urged to download and preserve important documentaries like "Conspiracy of Silence." The film, which investigates allegations of child abuse among Washington D.C. elites, was famously pulled from broadcast and has primarily survived through internet distribution. Other "must-have" documentaries mentioned for preservation include those critical of Monsanto. Keywords: google video, [boys town](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boys-town.md), [conspiracy of silence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-of-silence.md), [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [archiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archiving.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Solar Flares and Fox Network IP Distribution (2:06:00–2:07:47) A report from a data center insider suggests that Fox Networks is moving its US distribution from satellite to IP transit (internet protocols) in anticipation of massive solar flare activity in 2012 and 2013. The company reportedly expects solar storms to be severe enough to make satellite transmissions unviewable. This shift in infrastructure is viewed as a dire warning about the potential for significant communication outages in the near future. Keywords: [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md), fox networks, [satellite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite.md), ip transit, [2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and ADR Voiceover Work (2:07:48–2:11:30) An advertisement for the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) prompts a discussion about the "manly" voiceover style used in trade school commercials. Adam Curry shares that his wife, Mickey, received significant residual checks for "Additional Dialogue Recording" (ADR) work on the show NCIS. The hosts joke about being in the "wrong business" as they record their podcast in a hot RV while voiceover artists earn high fees for minimal work. Keywords: mmi, harley-davidson, [voiceover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voiceover.md), adr, [residuals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/residuals.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Jellyfish Invasions and Sarah Palin Brand Building (2:11:32–2:15:07) Over 1,600 people were stung by jellyfish in Florida in a single week, an event scientists attribute to "changing weather patterns." In political news, the term "building her brand" has become a new meme used to describe Sarah Palin's media strategy. Rumors of an impending divorce between Sarah and Todd Palin are dismissed as a coordinated media attack designed to damage her growing influence and "ink" in the press. Keywords: [jellyfish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jellyfish.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), brand building, [divorce rumors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/divorce-rumors.md), [media strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-strategy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/310-hail-the-foot/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Condoleezza Rice, Chevron, and the Iraq Business Roundtable (2:15:08–2:19:13) Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is partnering with Chevron to promote US leadership and economic development in communities worldwide. Meanwhile, the Obama administration's State Department is hosting an "Iraq Business Roundtable" with executives from major corporations like Goldman Sachs, Halliburton, and Monsanto to discuss "economic opportunities" in Iraq. The hosts characterize this as a total corporate takeover of the country by "economic hitmen." 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