# Holy e-Coli Batman > Political scandals and bioengineered bacteria collide as the Anthony Weiner fallout reveals deeper ties between Huma Abedin and the Clinton inner circle. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 311 - **Published:** 2011-06-09 - **Length:** 2h 21m - **Topics:** Weiner Scandal, [Huma Abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), E. coli Q104, [Gary Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), SWAT Raids, Greek Protests, [David Kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-kelly.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman ## About this episode The Anthony Weiner sexting scandal takes a dark turn as new theories suggest the Congressman was a political beard for his wife, Huma Abedin, to mask her alleged relationship with Hillary Clinton. While Reince Priebus and Nancy Pelosi lead the bipartisan charge for Weiner’s resignation, the sudden scrutiny of his New York congressional seat points toward a calculated redistricting play. The timing of the scandal coincides with the release of Lisa Baron’s provocative book, The Life of the Party, which threatens to expose the sexual underbelly of the Republican establishment. In Europe, the Q104 E. coli outbreak raises alarms as Natural News reports suggest the bacteria’s unique DNA sequences may be the product of laboratory bioengineering rather than natural evolution. Meanwhile, massive anti-austerity protests in Athens see Greek citizens deploying whistles as sound weapons against authorities, a story largely ignored by American media outlets like Entertainment Tonight. In the United States, a Department of Education SWAT team raid on a Stockton home over student loan fraud highlights the increasing militarization of administrative agencies, while Susan Rice signals a potential UN-sanctioned no-fly zone for Syria. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the psychological warfare of global health crises and the suspicious 75-year seal on the Dr. David Kelly inquest files. Presidential candidate Gary Johnson stops by to pitch his plan for abolishing the IRS and the Federal Reserve, though his lack of media savviness draws comparisons to comedian Ryan Stiles. The show concludes with a warning about Facebook’s new automatic facial recognition features and the rise of pork-coated bullets in the war on terror. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/transcript.md. ### 1. No Agenda Episode 311 Introduction (0:00–1:05) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 311 of the No Agenda show on June 9, 2011. The hosts broadcast from their respective locations in Southern California and Silicon Valley, welcoming listeners in the chat room at noagendastream.com. 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), [hilltop watchtower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hilltop-watchtower.md), [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal and Political Setup Theories (1:05–6:14) The hosts analyze the Anthony Weiner sexting scandal and the subsequent press conference where the Congressman admitted to lying. A theory is proposed that Weiner was set up by political opponents or intelligence agencies who had access to his accounts, noting the aggressive calls for his resignation from both Republicans like Reince Priebus and Democrats like Nancy Pelosi. Keywords: [anthony weiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-weiner.md), [reince priebus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reince-priebus.md), [greta van susteren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-van-susteren.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [debbie wasserman schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-wasserman-schultz.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton, and the Beard Theory (6:14–11:47) A detailed theory suggests Anthony Weiner acted as a "beard" for his wife, Huma Abedin, to cover for an alleged long-term relationship between Abedin and Hillary Clinton. The discussion highlights Abedin's expensive lifestyle, her role as Clinton's "body man," and the fact that Bill Clinton officiated the Weiner-Abedin wedding in 2010. Keywords: [huma abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [anthony weiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-weiner.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Occam's Razor and New York Redistricting Politics (11:47–15:49) The hosts debate whether the Weiner scandal was a complex setup or a simple case of personal failure, applying Occam's Razor to the situation. They consider if New York's upcoming redistricting process provided a political motive for removing Weiner from his congressional seat. Keywords: [anthony weiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-weiner.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [redistricting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redistricting.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [vogue magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vogue-magazine.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Weather Reports and Show Production Quality (15:49–18:13) The hosts discuss the "June gloom" weather affecting Southern California and compare it to San Francisco temperatures. They reflect on the production quality of recent episodes and the level of listener support for the upcoming Hot Pockets 2008 tour. Keywords: [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), june gloom, [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Executive Producer Credits and Portuguese Economy (18:13–20:58) The hosts thank executive producers Clancy Childs, Michael Bowling, and Maria Rita Ferrara for their financial support. A letter from Ferrara prompts a discussion about the current state of Lisbon, Portugal, and how the country utilized European Union funds for infrastructure before the looming economic crisis. Keywords: clancy childs, michael bowling, maria rita ferrara, [lisbon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Domain Name Registrations and No Agenda PR (20:59–26:14) Adam Curry reviews several new domain names registered by producers that forward to the show, including doomsday2013.com and moneymaker.com. They discuss the implementation of QR codes for show notes and the launch of hotpockets2008.com to track the upcoming tour route, while thanking Baroness Maggie Vincent for her technical assistance. Keywords: [podcast license](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-license.md), doomsday 2013, [qr codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-codes.md), [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md), [maggie vincent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maggie-vincent.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/7.md) ### 8. E. Coli Outbreak and Bioengineering Suspicions (26:15–29:44) The hosts examine the E. coli outbreak in Europe, specifically the Q104 strain, questioning its unique DNA sequences and high toxicity. They cite reports from Natural News suggesting the bacteria's antibiotic resistance may be the result of laboratory-based selective breeding rather than natural evolution. Keywords: [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md), q104 strain, antibiotic resistance, [kidney failure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kidney-failure.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Russia Today Casting and Media Talent Recruitment (29:45–32:20) The hosts critique a job posting for Russia Today's Washington D.C. office, suggesting the network should use casting agents rather than traditional job boards. They joke about starting their own consulting firm to find "smart and beautiful" hosts for international news networks. Keywords: [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), [casting call](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/casting-call.md), [cnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet.md), media talent, [agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agents.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Psychological Warfare and Social Control Engineering (32:21–36:13) A consultant on Russia Today argues that the E. coli outbreak and other media-hyped crises like the avian flu and swine flu are forms of psychological warfare. The segment posits that these events are engineered to test social control and manipulate public opinion through cycles of fear and distraction. Keywords: [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md), [social control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-control.md), [avian flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avian-flu.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [e. coli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-coli.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Angela Merkel and the Eagle Lectern at the White House (36:14–39:25) German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to the White House to receive the Congressional Medal of Freedom is discussed. The hosts comment on President Obama's use of an eagle-shaped lectern and his attempt to speak German during his "Guten Abend" greeting in the Rose Garden. Keywords: [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), congressional medal of freedom, eagle lectern, guten abend [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Lisa Baron and the Republican Sexpose Book (39:26–41:57) Former Republican aide Lisa Baron released a book titled "The Life of the Party," detailing her sexual experiences with political figures like Ari Fleischer. The hosts discuss the timing of the book's release and its potential impact on the Republican Party's image. Keywords: lisa baron, [ari fleischer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ari-fleischer.md), the life of the party, [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [south carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-carolina.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Entertainment Tonight vs Extra Media Analysis (41:58–49:42) The hosts compare the editorial focus of the television programs "Extra" and "Entertainment Tonight" on the same news day. They observe that "Extra" focused heavily on the Anthony Weiner scandal, while "Entertainment Tonight" prioritized news about the British Royal Family and celebrity gossip, suggesting different underlying agendas. Keywords: [entertainment tonight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entertainment-tonight.md), [extra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extra.md), [mario lopez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-lopez.md), british monarchy, [celebrity gossip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-gossip.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Greek Austerity Protests and Sound Weapons (49:42–55:27) Massive protests in Athens, Greece, involving tens of thousands of citizens against IMF-imposed austerity measures, are highlighted. The hosts discuss the use of whistles by protesters as a "sound weapon" to irritate authorities and criticize the lack of mainstream American media coverage of the unrest. Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [athens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athens.md), syntagma square, [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/14.md) ### 15. UN Intervention in Syria and Susan Rice (55:28–59:12) US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice's comments regarding a potential vote on Syria are analyzed. The hosts discuss the likelihood of a UN-sanctioned no-fly zone in Syria, following the precedent set in Libya, and criticize the rhetoric of being on the "right side of history." Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Jill Abramson and New York Times Leadership (59:13–1:02:20) The hosts discuss Jill Abramson's appointment as the first female executive editor of The New York Times. They critique her public speaking style and compare her professional trajectory to that of Katie Couric, questioning the importance of being "personable" in high-level media roles. Keywords: [jill abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [katie couric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katie-couric.md), executive editor, media personality [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/16.md) ### 17. US Drone Strikes in Pakistan and Yemen (1:02:20–1:04:45) The escalation of US drone strikes in Northwest Pakistan and Yemen is reported, with five strikes occurring in a single week. The hosts describe the physical characteristics of the drones and the "Hellfire" missiles used, noting the lack of public outcry over the ongoing aerial warfare. Keywords: [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [drone strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), nellis air force base, [hellfire missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hellfire-missiles.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Department of Education SWAT Raid in Stockton (1:04:46–1:10:35) A Stockton man named Kenneth Wright was reportedly dragged from his home in his underwear by a Department of Education SWAT team looking for his estranged wife regarding student loan fraud. The hosts express outrage over the militarization of administrative agencies and the trauma inflicted on Wright's three children during the six-hour ordeal. Keywords: [stockton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockton.md), kenneth wright, [department of education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-education.md), student loan fraud, [swat team](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat-team.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/18.md) ### 19. No Agenda Karma and Carbonite Acquisition News (1:10:35–1:14:14) The hosts share a success story from a listener who received a job offer after a "karmic shout" on the show. They also discuss Carbonite's acquisition of Fanfare and the subsequent cancellation of lifetime backup deals, using it as an example of why the traditional advertising model compromises media integrity. Keywords: [john little](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-little.md), [carbonite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbonite.md), fanfare, advertising model, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Birthday Shoutouts and Producer Donations (1:14:14–1:20:39) The hosts read a series of birthday shoutouts for listeners and acknowledge donations from the "No Agenda" community. Notable mentions include Daniel Hutner's contribution toward a knighthood and Sir John Smith's return to regular support after tax season. Keywords: amanda frazier, sherry osborne, daniel hutner, [john smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-smith.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Knighting Ceremony for Sir Daniel Hutner (1:20:41–1:24:51) Daniel Hutner is officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable for his $1,000 donation. The hosts describe the official knight ring and its "hit him in the mouth" reverse logo, leading back into a brief discussion about Anthony Weiner's wife, Huma Abedin, not appearing at his press conference. Keywords: daniel hutner, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [knight ring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight-ring.md), [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md), [huma abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Mars Base Discovery and Solar Flare Activity (1:24:53–1:27:31) The hosts discuss a YouTube video claiming to show an amateur astronomer's discovery of a base on Mars. They also note a massive solar flare that occurred on the sun's surface, speculating on its potential to disrupt global satellite communications. Keywords: mars base, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [solar flare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flare.md), satellite communications, [sun](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sun.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Gary Johnson on Economic Policy and the IRS (1:27:31–1:30:39) In an interview segment, presidential candidate Gary Johnson outlines his "magic wand" policies, which include eliminating the corporate income tax and the IRS. Johnson advocates for abolishing the Federal Reserve, returning to a gold or commodity-based standard, and balancing the federal budget by 2013. Keywords: [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), corporate income tax, [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [gold standard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-standard.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Pat Buchanan on Mitt Romney and Gary Johnson (1:30:39–1:33:46) The hosts review a clip of Pat Buchanan discussing Mitt Romney's candidacy and the "hole" in the Republican field for a populist conservative. They critique Gary Johnson's lack of "fire" and media savviness compared to figures like Ron Paul or Donald Trump, despite agreeing with his policies. Keywords: [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [mormonism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormonism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Gary Johnson on Foreign Policy and Homeland Security (1:33:46–1:38:12) Gary Johnson expresses his opposition to the Department of Homeland Security and the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. He argues for an immediate withdrawal of troops and criticizes the lack of congressional authorization for the intervention in Libya. Keywords: [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Media Coaching and the Ryan Stiles Comparison (1:38:12–1:43:01) The hosts discuss the necessity of media coaching for political candidates, noting that Barack Obama was successfully coached to overcome a "dull" professorial tone. They jokingly compare Gary Johnson's physical appearance to comedian Ryan Stiles from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Keywords: [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), ryan stiles, media coaching, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), whose line is it anyway [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Ayman al-Zawahiri Video and Pork-Coated Bullets (1:43:05–1:47:15) A new video from Ayman al-Zawahiri confirms the death of Osama bin Laden and pledges support to the Taliban. The hosts also discuss a "Mother Jones" story about a company selling gun lubricant made from pork fat, intended to deny Muslim targets entry into paradise. Keywords: [ayman al-zawahiri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayman-al-zawahiri.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), pork fat [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal and the UNESCO Pipeline (1:47:15–1:49:38) President Obama's upcoming decision on troop withdrawal levels in Afghanistan is discussed alongside a video conference with President Hamid Karzai. The hosts suggest the slow withdrawal is tied to the "UNESCO pipeline" and criticize the appointment of Ambassador Crocker as a new "shill" for the administration. Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [hamid karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), ambassador crocker, unesco pipeline [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/28.md) ### 29. IATA Checkpoint Scanning and Libya Bombing (1:49:39–1:52:55) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is promoting a new "known traveler" screening system that uses pre-screening and enhanced security lanes. Meanwhile, heavy bombing continues in Tripoli, Libya, despite President Obama's earlier claims that the transition would take days rather than weeks. Keywords: [iata](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iata.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [tripoli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tripoli.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Job Numbers, Facebook Facial Recognition, and Privacy (1:52:56–1:56:39) The hosts discuss recent US job numbers, noting that many new positions were created by McDonald's. They also warn listeners about Facebook's new automatic facial recognition and auto-tagging features, sharing an anecdote about a user whose account was shut down due to these privacy-invading technologies. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), auto-tagging, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Spying via Social Media and Qatar Perspectives (1:56:40–1:59:18) The discussion continues on how intelligence agencies use auto-tagging on social media for due diligence and spying. John Dvorak shares insights from a dinner with individuals from Qatar (pronounced "Cutter") regarding Middle Eastern political perspectives and cultural identity. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [flickr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flickr.md), [spying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spying.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/31.md) ### 32. BBC Conspiracy Theory Analysis and Toxic Distrust (1:59:18–2:03:19) A BBC Radio 4 program featuring an author discussing the psychology of conspiracy theorists is critiqued. The hosts mock the author's use of terms like "toxic distrust" and "radicalized," arguing that distrusting the media and government is a logical response to current events. Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [9/11 truthers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11-truthers.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), [cognitive dissonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-dissonance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Texas Psychic Hoax and Media Credibility (2:03:20–2:06:50) A major news story about a mass grave in Liberty County, Texas, turned out to be a hoax triggered by a tip from a psychic. The hosts use this as an example of media failure and lack of due diligence, as initial reports claimed 25-30 bodies had been discovered before the FBI found no evidence of a crime. Keywords: liberty county, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), psychic, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), mass murder hoax [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/33.md) ### 34. James Carville and Potential Civil Unrest (2:06:50–2:09:30) Political consultant James Carville warns of potential civil unrest in the United States due to long-term unemployment. The hosts agree with this assessment, linking it back to their earlier analysis of why protests in Greece and Spain are not being shown on American television. 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Keywords: [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), bush-clinton fund, oasis haiti, timothy schwartz [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/35.md) ### 36. CDC Studies, Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease, and Alzheimer's (2:13:33–2:16:58) The hosts review various health-related headlines, including a CDC study on high school students and an outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease (Coxsackie virus) in Ho Chi Minh City. They also express skepticism toward a new brain scan that claims to predict Alzheimer's disease a decade in advance. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [ho chi minh city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ho-chi-minh-city.md), coxsackie virus, [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), brain scan [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Dr. David Kelly Inquest Rejection (2:16:59–2:19:33) UK Attorney General Dominic Grieve rejected calls for a new inquest into the death of Dr. David Kelly, the weapons inspector who died during the Iraq "yellow cake" controversy. The hosts discuss the suspicious circumstances of Kelly's death and the 75-year seal on his files. Keywords: [david kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-kelly.md), dominic grieve, [house of commons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-commons.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [yellow cake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-cake.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/311-holy-e-coli-batman/chapter/37.md) ### 38. Predictions and Show Outro (2:19:34–2:21:14) The hosts make predictions for the next "distraction of the week," with Dvorak betting on an E. coli outbreak in America. Adam Curry and John C. 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