# Aromatic Poo

> A surprise appearance on the House floor masks a deeper battle over FAA funding, unionization at Delta Airlines, and the suspicious aerodynamics of the Bin Laden raid.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 327
- **Published:** 2011-08-04
- **Length:** 2h 40m
- **Topics:** FAA shutdown, Fukushima radiation, [Super Committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-committee.md), Auto-pen signing, Libya TNC, [Agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [Patriot Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo

## About this episode

Gabrielle Giffords returned to the House floor for a debt reduction vote in what appeared to be a highly choreographed media event, though C-SPAN footage revealed a surprisingly brief 45-second ovation. Vice President Joe Biden welcomed Giffords back by referencing their shared history of brain surgeries, labeling them both members of the cracked head club. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney faced scrutiny over the immediate execution of the debt bill, fueling speculation that President Barack Obama utilized an auto-pen to sign the legislation while away from his desk.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Democratic leaders Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer utilized coordinated hostage rhetoric to blame Republicans for a partial FAA shutdown affecting 70,000 workers. The funding crisis is linked to a labor dispute involving the National Mediation Board and unionization efforts at Delta Airlines, while billions in NextGen air traffic control contracts remain held by Lockheed Martin and ITT. In international news, Moody’s maintained the United States’ Triple-A rating despite a downgrade from China’s Dagong agency, and State Department representative Chris Stevens confirmed American boots on the ground in Benghazi shortly after the Libya conflict began. Additionally, TEPCO reported lethal radiation levels at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant, and wildlife biologist Charles Monnett faced an investigation into the integrity of his polar bear research.

Adam Curry recounts a Mississippi road trip involving a cloned debit card and a visit to the Elvis Presley birthplace with Rhino the Bearded. The broadcast features a demonstration of the Vibra-Slapper percussive instrument and a critique of a British health segment regarding the aromatic qualities of seaweed-based diet samples. John C. Dvorak and Curry also analyze the recurring appearance of the number 33 in financial headlines as a potential clandestine code for global insiders.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 327 Introduction, Nashville and Silicon Valley (0:00–0:55)

Adam Curry broadcasts from Nashville, Tennessee, while John C. Dvorak joins from a foggy northern Silicon Valley for episode 327 of the No Agenda show. The hosts welcome the audience, referred to as "human resources" and "boots on the ground," while acknowledging the live stream and chat room participants.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Vibra-Slapper Musical Instrument Demonstration (0:56–1:59)

A new musical instrument, identified as a Vibra-Slapper or "Donkey-Call," is introduced and demonstrated. The percussive device makes a distinct rattling sound when slapped, which is used as a new sound effect for the broadcast.

Keywords: vibra-slapper, [musical instrument](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/musical-instrument.md), donkey-call, [percussion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/percussion.md), [sound effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sound-effects.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Gabrielle Giffords House Floor Appearance, Debt Reduction Vote (2:00–6:11)

Gabrielle Giffords made a surprise appearance on the House floor to vote for the debt reduction bill, an event described as a highly produced "reality show" moment. While media reports suggested a lengthy standing ovation, the actual C-SPAN footage showed a brief 45-second applause followed by a strange transition where members of Congress prioritized thanking summer pages over acknowledging Giffords' return.

Keywords: [gabrielle giffords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gabrielle-giffords.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), debt reduction bill, [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), congressional pages

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Gwen Moore American Dream Speech, Welfare and Chicken Nuggets (6:11–7:46)

Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin delivered a speech outlining her vision of the American Dream for her grandchildren, which included access to Head Start, WIC programs, and immunizations. The speech drew criticism for its focus on government safety nets and a specific mention of ensuring "chicken nuggets are safe," which is characterized as a vision of "American Dream welfare."

Keywords: gwen moore, [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [american dream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dream.md), wic, [head start](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/head-start.md), chicken nuggets, [welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/welfare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Joe Biden Cracked Head Club, Gabrielle Giffords Conversation (7:47–9:59)

Vice President Joe Biden welcomed Gabrielle Giffords back to Washington by telling reporters they were both members of the "cracked head club" due to their shared history of brain surgeries. Biden referenced his two craniotomies from 1988, comparing his medical procedures to Giffords' recovery from a gunshot wound sustained in Tucson.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [gabrielle giffords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gabrielle-giffords.md), craniotomy, cracked head club, [brain surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-surgery.md), [tucson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucson.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Jay Carney White House Briefing, Obama Auto-Pen Signing (10:01–12:40)

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney faced questions regarding when President Obama would sign the debt legislation and whether he would use an auto-pen. Despite Carney's initial suggestion that the signing would be done by hand, he later announced mid-briefing that the bill had been signed, leading to speculation that an auto-pen was utilized for the immediate execution of the law.

Keywords: [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), auto-pen, debt legislation, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [press briefing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-briefing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Super Committee Formation, Congressional Authority Concerns (12:40–15:29)

The creation of a "super committee" (or "super congress") to handle future fiscal decisions is criticized as a potentially unconstitutional move that bypasses the standard legislative process. The discussion highlights the rhetoric used by the White House to frame the President as the sole authority capable of making laws, ignoring the constitutional power of Congress to override vetoes.

Keywords: [super committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-committee.md), super congress, [mitch mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [veto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veto.md), [legislative process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislative-process.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/7.md)

### 8. FAA Funding Crisis, Democratic Hostage Rhetoric (15:30–19:32)

Democratic leaders including Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer used coordinated "hostage" rhetoric to blame Republicans for a partial FAA shutdown that affected 70,000 workers. While the shutdown is framed as a Republican attack on labor, the underlying conflict involves a long-standing dispute over FAA funding extensions and specific regional airport projects.

Keywords: [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [steny hoyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steny-hoyer.md), [jay rockefeller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-rockefeller.md), federal aviation administration

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Ray LaHood FAA Press Conference, Executive Action Debate (19:33–26:00)

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood appeared at a White House briefing to urge Congress to pass a "clean" FAA bill, while avoiding questions about the President's executive authority to shift funds. Reporters challenged the administration's narrative, pointing out that the President likely has the power to end the shutdown and return employees to work with a single stroke of a pen.

Keywords: [ray lahood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-lahood.md), [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), transportation secretary, [funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funding.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Employee Free Choice Act, Delta Airlines Unionization Dispute (26:01–30:22)

The FAA shutdown is linked to a deeper political battle over the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) and efforts to unionize Delta Airlines. Labor unions, having provided significant financial support to the Obama campaign, are allegedly pressuring the administration to change voting rules through the National Mediation Board to favor unionization, a move Republicans are actively resisting.

Keywords: efca, [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), national mediation board, gerald mckinty, [labor unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-unions.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Regional Airport Funding, Air Traffic Control Contracts (30:22–34:31)

The FAA funding dispute involves $163 million earmarked for rural airports, including a controversial facility in Elko, Nevada. Meanwhile, major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and ITT hold billions in contracts for "NextGen" air traffic control systems and 3D displays, highlighting the massive scale of aviation infrastructure spending.

Keywords: [elko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elko.md), [nevada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nevada.md), [lockheed martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockheed-martin.md), itt, [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [nextgen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nextgen.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Chris Matthews Orrin Hatch Clip, MSNBC Editing Controversy (34:32–39:33)

MSNBC host Chris Matthews is accused of "butchering" a clip of Senator Orrin Hatch to make it appear as though Hatch wanted to "tax the poor." The original unedited footage reveals Hatch was actually discussing subsidies for families earning $80,000 under Obamacare and explicitly stated he was not referring to people living in actual poverty.

Keywords: [chris matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [orrin hatch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orrin-hatch.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [tax policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-policy.md), [editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Executive Producer Credits, Global Listener Donations (39:34–44:57)

The hosts acknowledge several high-tier donors, including Yaz from New Jersey and Chad Marbut from Missouri. A special knighthood ceremony is conducted for Dame Lena Dederian, and several Australian listeners from Melbourne and Ivanhoe are thanked for their creative "formulaic" donations based on birth dates.

Keywords: clifton, [springfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/springfield.md), [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/13.md)

### 14. No Agenda PR, Shill Placement Service, Urban Dictionary (44:57–48:44)

The "No Agenda Nation" shill placement service is introduced as a tool to help listeners find jobs via a Craigslist backdoor. Additionally, the hosts celebrate the inclusion of the phrase "In the morning" in the Urban Dictionary and thank Rhino the Bearded for his work on the show's cover art and merchandise.

Keywords: digital blackwater, [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [urban dictionary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urban-dictionary.md), [rhino the bearded](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhino-the-bearded.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Mississippi Road Trip, Rhino the Bearded, Rubens Tube (48:51–52:59)

Adam Curry recounts his travels through Mississippi, visiting "Rhino the Bearded" near Tupelo. The visit included a demonstration of a "Rubens tube" (a propane-powered acoustic flame device), authentic Mississippi hot wings with Arkansas sauce, and a night of singing country songs and playing pool.

Keywords: [mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), tupelo, [elvis presley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elvis-presley.md), rubens tube, hot wings, bfe

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Debit Card Cloning, Identity Theft in Los Angeles (53:00–55:35)

During the road trip, Adam Curry discovered his debit card had been cloned and used for nine unauthorized $400 withdrawals across Los Angeles, including Venice Beach and Pasadena. The theft likely occurred at a "dodgy" portable ATM at a gas station, resulting in a $4,000 loss and the temporary freezing of his accounts.

Keywords: [identity theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-theft.md), [debit card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debit-card.md), [cloning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloning.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [atm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atm.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Smithville Tornado Damage, Elvis Presley Birthplace (55:36–57:14)

The travelogue continues with a visit to Smithville, Mississippi, to view the destruction from the April 27th tornado. The hosts also compare the Elvis Presley birthplace in Mississippi to Graceland, noting the affordability and authenticity of the two-room structure where the singer was born.

Keywords: [smithville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smithville.md), [mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), [tornado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tornado.md), [elvis presley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elvis-presley.md), birthplace, [museum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/museum.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi Local News, Planking (57:14–1:00:56)

A drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway is described as a "tunnel vision" experience due to strict speed enforcement and dense trees. Local news from Aberdeen, Mississippi, highlights teacher furloughs and a local editorial encouraging the trends of "planking" and "owling," which Dvorak interprets as a sign of a modern-day Great Depression.

Keywords: natchez trace, [mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), [aberdeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aberdeen.md), planking, owling, [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Nashville Dining, Harissa Ice Cream, Chicago Travel Plans (1:00:57–1:05:38)

In Nashville, the hosts visited the Watermark restaurant, where they sampled antelope and a unique chocolate ice cream topped with harissa, a Tunisian chili paste. Plans are set for a Nashville meetup at Jeff Smith's Big Bang piano bar before an eight-hour drive to Chicago.

Keywords: [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), watermark restaurant, antelope, harissa, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [jeff smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-smith.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Libya Conflict Update, TNC Oil and Banking (1:05:38–1:10:01)

State Department representative Chris Stevens reported on his four-month mission in Benghazi, revealing that U.S. "boots on the ground" were established shortly after the bombing began in March. The discussion characterizes the Libyan conflict as a pre-planned takeover of oil assets and the central bank by the Transnational Council (TNC).

Keywords: [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [chris stevens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-stevens.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [qaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qaddafi.md), tnc

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Moody's AAA Rating, China Dagong Downgrade (1:10:01–1:12:41)

Moody's confirmed the United States' Triple-A credit rating, contradicting previous fear-mongering about a potential default. Meanwhile, China's Dagong Global Credit Rating agency downgraded U.S. debt for the second time, highlighting a divergence between Western and Chinese financial assessments.

Keywords: [moody's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moody-s.md), dagong, [treasury bonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-bonds.md), [credit rating](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-rating.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), s&p

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Treasury Bond Demand, Global Market Instability (1:12:41–1:18:05)

Despite warnings of rising interest rates, U.S. Treasury yields have plummeted as investors seek a "safe haven" from instability in the European Union and the Middle East. The hosts suggest the rating agencies may have used "saber-rattling" as a misinformation tactic to allow big institutional money to buy into bonds at stabilized prices.

Keywords: [treasury bonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-bonds.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [safe haven](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-haven.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), bond vigilantes, market scam

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Number 33 Code, Rubicon and Ghost Rider (1:18:06–1:20:15)

The recurring appearance of the number "33" in news headlines—such as Wall Street's worst slide in 33 years and Lawrence Summers' 33% recession chance—is analyzed as a potential secret code for insiders. References are made to the TV show *Rubicon* and the film *Ghost Rider* as examples of how clandestine communication works in government and finance.

Keywords: [33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/33.md), [rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), ghost rider, [lawrence summers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawrence-summers.md), [stock tips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-tips.md), secret codes

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/23.md)

### 24. European Union Breakup Predictions, Financial vs Political Union (1:20:15–1:21:59)

Financial analysts on news networks are increasingly predicting the total breakup of the European Union system. The discussion notes that the EU was originally intended as a financial union that became political, and the current debt crisis is exposing the fundamental flaws in that integration.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), [stuart varney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuart-varney.md), keith fitzgerald, [financial crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Virginia Tech Lockdown, Texas Gun Culture (1:21:59–1:24:18)

A breaking news report of a person with a gun at Virginia Tech caused a media stir, though the hosts contrast this alarmism with the pro-gun culture in Austin, Texas. An anecdote is shared about "Miss Mickey" wanting gold-plated wedding guns with mother-of-pearl handles upon moving to Texas.

Keywords: [virginia tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia-tech.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), alex rodriguez, [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Israel Social Protests, Arab Spring Comparison (1:24:18–1:27:00)

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to protest the high cost of living and income disparity. While media outlets attempt to distinguish these protests from the Arab Spring, the hosts suggest the movement is a genuine middle-class uprising that is backfiring on regional stability scripts.

Keywords: [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [tel aviv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tel-aviv.md), [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), [cost of living](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cost-of-living.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Port Angeles Border Patrol Scandal, Government Overtime (1:27:01–1:29:00)

A whistleblower from the Border Patrol in Port Angeles, Washington, revealed that agents have little to do and frequently "phony up" overtime to collect government pay. The story, reported by the *Peninsula Daily News*, suggests a massive boondoggle in Homeland Security spending along the Canadian border.

Keywords: [port angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md), [washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [overtime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/overtime.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/27.md)

### 28. New Yorker Bin Laden Raid Account, Nicholas Schmidl (1:29:00–1:33:57)

The *New Yorker* published a detailed account of the Osama bin Laden raid by Nicholas Schmidl, which the hosts criticize as a "Tom Clancy novel" designed to dramatize a suspicious operation. The article's lack of direct SEAL interviews and its cinematic descriptions of the "Geronimo" mission are cited as evidence of a propaganda effort.

Keywords: [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [new yorker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-yorker.md), [nicholas schmidl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicholas-schmidl.md), [navy seals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy-seals.md), geronimo, [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Stealth Black Hawk Crash, Vortex Ring State (1:33:57–1:39:25)

The technical details of the helicopter crash during the Bin Laden raid are scrutinized, specifically the claim that "settling with power" caused the downing. Adam Curry, a pilot, argues that the description in the *New Yorker* is aerodynamically flawed and suggests the aircraft was likely overloaded with stealth "skins" or suffered engine failure.

Keywords: [black hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-hawk.md), [stealth helicopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stealth-helicopter.md), [vortex ring state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vortex-ring-state.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), settling with power, [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Internet Explorer IQ Hoax, CNN Reporting Errors (1:39:26–1:40:59)

CNN and several British newspapers fell for a viral hoax claiming that users of Microsoft Internet Explorer have lower IQs than users of other browsers. The "study" was entirely fabricated by a non-existent research company, highlighting the lack of fact-checking in mainstream digital journalism.

Keywords: internet explorer, [iq test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iq-test.md), [hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoax.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), research study

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/30.md)

### 31. British Media Satire Laws, Poo Samples (1:41:00–1:42:23)

A discussion of British media laws reveals that footage from Parliament cannot be used for satire or comedy in the UK. This leads to a tangent about a British health show segment where a nutritionist discusses changing the "aromatic" quality of "poo samples" through a diet of seaweed and legumes.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parliament.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), aromatic

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Polar Bear Biologist Suspension, Global Warming Data (1:42:23–1:43:43)

Wildlife biologist Charles Monnett, whose reports on dead polar bears became a focal point for global warming activism, has been placed on administrative leave. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is investigating "integrity issues" regarding his research, amid data showing the polar bear population is actually increasing.

Keywords: charles monnett, [polar bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-bears.md), [arctic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [integrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/integrity.md), [investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Fukushima Radiation Levels, TEPCO Contaminated Water (1:43:44–1:46:01)

TEPCO detected record-high radiation levels of 10,000 millisieverts per hour at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant, a lethal dose for humans. Additionally, 700 tons of highly radioactive water containing cesium-134 and cesium-137 were discovered in the basement of the facility, indicating ongoing containment failures.

Keywords: [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [tepco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tepco.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [cesium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cesium.md), nuclear accident, [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Listener Donations, Pod Camp AZ, State Coffers (1:46:01–1:52:29)

The hosts read a long list of donations, including "gas money" for the Hot Pockets tour and a "podcasting license" fee. Notable mentions include Joe the Dish Slave from Stockton, Jack Nahl from Astoria, and an announcement for Pod Camp AZ taking place in November.

Keywords: [michael miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-miller.md), [stockton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockton.md), [queens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queens.md), [phoenix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phoenix.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), pod camp az

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/34.md)

### 35. RV Life Challenges, PBS Ad Interruptions (1:52:30–1:55:57)

Adam Curry describes the "grind" of producing the show while living in an RV, noting the difficulty of finding stationary spots with reliable connectivity for show prep. The hosts also criticize PBS for experimenting with commercial interruptions every fifteen minutes, comparing it unfavorably to their own value-for-value donation model.

Keywords: [rv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rv.md), [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [show prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-prep.md), [connectivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connectivity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Katy Perry Towel Photo, Digital Hasselblad Camera (1:55:57–1:58:55)

A humorous story is shared about a photo of Adam Curry wrapped in a Katy Perry bath towel, taken by a producer in Austin using a $40,000 digital Hasselblad camera. The segment concludes with a series of birthday shout-outs for listeners and their family members.

Keywords: [katy perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/katy-perry.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [hasselblad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hasselblad.md), [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [jeff smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-smith.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/36.md)

### 37. No Agenda Knighthood Ceremony, Sir Yaz and Dame Lina (1:59:02–2:01:11)

Yaz and Lina Dederian are officially knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable for their cumulative donations of $1,000 or more. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, granting them the titles of Sir and Dame and inviting them to "have a seat" at the virtual roundtable.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), sir yaz, dame lina, [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md), [ring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ring.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Crop Circle Microwave Theory, Michio Kaku (2:01:14–2:06:13)

Physicist Michio Kaku appeared on television to propose that crop circles can be replicated using portable generators and microwave ovens to "soften" corn stalks. Adam Curry ridicules this theory, challenging scientists to actually prove they can create complex geometric patterns in the dark using kitchen appliances.

Keywords: [crop circles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crop-circles.md), [michio kaku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michio-kaku.md), [microwaves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microwaves.md), [stonehenge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stonehenge.md), [physics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physics.md), [aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aliens.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Proposition 19, Monsanto Cannabis Patent Concerns (2:06:14–2:08:18)

The push to reintroduce Proposition 19 for cannabis legalization in California is discussed, with a specific warning about Monsanto's potential involvement. There are concerns that legalization frameworks could allow corporations to patent genetically modified seeds, forcing growers to buy exclusively from major agricultural firms.

Keywords: [proposition 19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proposition-19.md), [cannabis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannabis.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [legalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legalization.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Access Hollywood, Royal Wedding Obsession (2:08:20–2:10:54)

A critique of entertainment news programs like *Access Hollywood* highlights their obsession with the British monarchy and celebrity tragedies, such as the death of Amy Winehouse. The hosts express disdain for the "real news" segments that prioritize royal wedding details over substantive global events.

Keywords: [access hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/access-hollywood.md), [mario lopez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mario-lopez.md), [lady gaga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lady-gaga.md), [amy winehouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-winehouse.md), [royal family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-family.md), [pippa middleton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pippa-middleton.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/40.md)

### 41. McAfee Shady Rat Report, State Actor Attribution (2:10:55–2:13:20)

McAfee released a report titled "Shady Rat" detailing a five-year global hacking campaign targeting the UN and Olympic committees. While the report points to a "state actor," the hosts suggest the perpetrator is likely the U.S. State Department rather than China, given the specific "state" terminology used by the investigators.

Keywords: [mcafee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcafee.md), shady rat, [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Wolf Blitzer Blog, Australian Airport Security (2:13:20–2:14:51)

Wolf Blitzer is mocked for claiming he "read about" a story on his own blog, suggesting he does not write his own content. The discussion shifts to Australia, where the government is rolling out full-body scanners at airports using the same "safety" scripts and radiation comparisons used in the United States.

Keywords: [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [body scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Australian Body Scanner Rollout, Privacy Concerns (2:14:52–2:18:39)

The Australian government is trialing $6 million worth of body scanners at Sydney and Melbourne airports. Despite privacy groups' concerns about "naked images," the media coverage features "hot chicks" and claims that 10,000 scans are equivalent to one mobile phone call in terms of radiation exposure.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [sydney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sydney.md), [melbourne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melbourne.md), [body scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Toddlers and Tiaras, UK Child Protection Scandal (2:18:41–2:20:15)

The reality show *Toddlers and Tiaras* is criticized for its "horrible" portrayal of child beauty pageants. This is followed by a news item from the UK where a high-ranking child protection official in Plymouth was caught with 4,000 images of child pornography on his work laptop.

Keywords: toddlers and tiaras, child pageants, [plymouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plymouth.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [child porn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-porn.md), [scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scandal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Agenda 21, Farm Equipment Licensing, CDL Requirements (2:20:16–2:26:06)

Under the guise of the UN's Agenda 21, new federal regulations may soon require family farmers to obtain Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) to operate tractors on their own property. A local Texas report highlights how these rules would prevent children from helping on family farms and require strict logging of hours, potentially destroying small agricultural operations.

Keywords: [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [cdl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdl.md), farm equipment, [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Violent Extremism Memo, Ammonium Nitrate Regulations (2:26:12–2:29:00)

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano released a memo aiming to prevent "violent extremism" by monitoring local communities and schools, even citing truancy as a potential indicator of radicalization. Simultaneously, new rules are being proposed to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate fertilizer to prevent "lone wolf" attacks.

Keywords: [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [violent extremism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violent-extremism.md), [fertilizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer.md), [ammonium nitrate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ammonium-nitrate.md), [truancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truancy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Flash Paper Chemistry, Twitter Russian Investment (2:29:01–2:32:04)

Adam Curry reminisces about making "flash paper" with sugar and ammonium nitrate as a youth, noting that modern chemistry sets are now largely illegal. The discussion moves to Twitter's $8.4 billion valuation following a massive investment from Digital Sky Technologies, a Russian firm that also holds a significant stake in Facebook.

Keywords: flash paper, [chemistry sets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemistry-sets.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), digital sky technologies, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Senator Ron Wyden, Patriot Act Section 215 (2:32:04–2:34:48)

Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Mark Udall are challenging the "secret law" interpretations of the Patriot Act, specifically Section 215. Wyden warns that the government's classified legal interpretations allow for the sweeping collection of innocent Americans' communications, which will eventually undermine public confidence in the law.

Keywords: [ron wyden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-wyden.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [section 215](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-215.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), secret law

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/48.md)

### 49. Washington D.C. Wrap Party, K Street Meetup (2:34:48–2:37:25)

The No Agenda Hot Pockets tour will conclude with a wrap party on August 23rd on K Street in Washington, D.C. The hosts thank their various supporters and "Mr. Smith" for providing the RV, while looking forward to meeting listeners in the "Lions Den" of the nation's capital.

Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [arlington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arlington.md), [k street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k-street.md), [georgetown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgetown.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md), wrap party

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/49.md)

### 50. Noodles Restaurant Dictatorship, Show Outro (2:37:27–2:40:22)

The episode concludes with a viral clip of a "Noodles" restaurant employee describing the workplace as a "dictatorship" and calling for worker control. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from Nashville and Silicon Valley, promising to return for the next show on Sunday.

Keywords: noodles and company, [unionization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unionization.md), [dictatorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dictatorship.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/327-aromatic-poo/chapter/50.md)

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