# Tesla Dome

> Historical labor strikes meet modern legislative gridlock as secret intelligence documents and a push for a gold-backed Dinar reshape the narrative of the Libyan revolution.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 336
- **Published:** 2011-09-04
- **Length:** 2h 26m
- **Topics:** Pullman Strike, Gold Dinar, [WikiLeaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), FHFA Lawsuit, Tesla Domes, [Labor Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-day.md), Moussa Koussa
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome

## About this episode

President Grover Cleveland rushed the Labor Day bill through Congress in 1894 to appease a furious workforce following the deadly suppression of the Pullman strike by federal troops. This historical context frames current legislative stalemates as President Barack Obama pushes for the FAA Reauthorization Act. The administration seeks to alter National Mediation Board rules to allow union organizing by simple majority, a move championed by AFL-CIO president Rich Trumka but met with stiff opposition from those defending existing labor standards.

Intelligence documents recovered from Moussa Koussa in Tripoli reveal a deep collaboration between the CIA, MI6, and the Gaddafi regime, including the rendition of terror suspects for questioning. While British Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague advocate for unfreezing billions in Libyan assets for the National Transitional Council, evidence suggests the World Bank and IMF targeted the nation due to Muammar Gaddafi’s plan for a gold Dinar. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faces scrutiny over the whereabouts of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, who was easily located by CNN reporters despite official claims of his disappearance.

Adam Curry celebrates his 47th birthday with a hazardous encounter involving Mexican pinatas and extremely hot peppers. The studio atmosphere turns lighthearted as the hosts debate the merits of Ugg boots versus Crocs before pivoting to a critique of Jesse Ventura’s early acting career. Long-time supporter David Koss receives a formal knighting into the No Agenda Roundtable as the community explores new referrer spoofing tools to bypass mainstream media tracking.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 336 Introduction, Labor Day Greeting (0:00–1:25)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 336 of the No Agenda podcast on Sunday, September 4, 2011. They greet the "human resources" in the chat room and discuss the upcoming Labor Day holiday. The hosts introduce their "Crackpot and Buzzkill" dynamic while broadcasting from Southern California and Silicon Valley.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), episode 336, [labor day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-day.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Labor Day History, Pullman Strike, Grover Cleveland (1:26–7:39)

A review of the history of Labor Day reveals its origins in the 1894 Pullman strike rather than the 1882 Central Labor Union observance often cited. President Barack Obama issued a formal proclamation for the holiday, despite it being a long-standing federal fixture. Historical records show President Grover Cleveland sent federal troops to suppress the Pullman strike, resulting in at least 30 deaths, before rushing the Labor Day bill through Congress to appease the workforce.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), grover cleveland, [labor day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-day.md), pullman strike, [department of labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-labor.md), [whitehouse.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitehouse-gov.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/2.md)

### 3. FAA Reauthorization Act, National Mediation Board, Union Organizing (7:40–11:02)

President Obama's weekly address focused on the urgent need for Congress to renew the transportation bill to prevent funding for roads and bridges from expiring. The legislative stalemate centers on Section 903 of the FAA Reauthorization Act, which involves changes to the National Mediation Board's rules for union organizing. The administration seeks to allow unions to organize with a simple majority of votes cast, a move supported by AFL-CIO president Rich Trumka but opposed by those favoring the previous standard.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), rich trumka, faa reauthorization act, national mediation board, railway labor act, [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Israel Social Justice Protests, Cost of Living Crisis (11:03–12:00)

Nearly half a million people participated in protests across Israel to demonstrate against the rising cost of food and housing. The demonstrations included a diverse coalition of Jewish and Arab citizens demanding economic reforms. The scale of the unrest is contrasted with the lack of similar mass mobilization in the United States.

Keywords: [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [tel aviv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tel-aviv.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/336-tesla-dome/chapter/4.md)

### 5. CIA Libya Documents, Moussa Koussa, Steve Signature (12:01–19:11)

Documents discovered in the Tripoli office of former Libyan intelligence chief Moussa Koussa suggest a close relationship between the CIA, MI6, and the Gaddafi regime. One specific letter, signed simply as "Steve," allegedly confirms the CIA rendered terrorism suspects to Libya for questioning between 2002 and 2004. While media outlets describe these as "alleged" documents, they indicate deep intelligence cooperation during the Bush administration.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), moussa koussa, [human rights watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights-watch.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Host Banter, Whistling for Attention (19:16–20:51)

A brief personal aside occurs when one host whistles to get the attention of someone in his house, prompting a comparison of communication methods in their respective homes. The exchange touches on the use of intercoms versus physical signaling in large residences.

Keywords: [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md), [intercom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intercom.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/6.md)

### 7. BBC Libya Coverage, Martyr Square, Gaddafi Radio Address (20:52–26:37)

Analysis of BBC reporting from Tripoli suggests the use of staged sets and propaganda techniques to portray the fall of the Gaddafi regime. Reporter Ben Brown broadcast from a largely empty Martyr Square (formerly Green Square), which appeared to be outfitted with professional lighting trusses. Additionally, the BBC's use of a "kooky" voiceover for Gaddafi's radio address is criticized as a tactic to discredit the fugitive leader.

Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [tripoli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tripoli.md), martyr square, [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), ben brown

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/7.md)

### 8. UK Libya Policy, David Cameron, William Hague, Asset Unfreezing (26:37–30:10)

British leaders David Cameron and William Hague, along with opposition leader Ed Miliband, emphasized the need to support Libya's National Transitional Council by unfreezing billions in state assets. Prime Minister Cameron claimed the revolution was won by Libyans alone, downplaying the decisive role of NATO airstrikes. Foreign Secretary Hague discussed potential "boots on the ground" for specialized missions like landmine clearance and policing.

Keywords: [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [william hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-hague.md), [ed miliband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-miliband.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [national transitional council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-transitional-council.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Hillary Clinton, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, Lockerbie Bombing (30:10–34:22)

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed outrage in Paris regarding the continued freedom of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi in Libya. However, her claims of wanting to locate him are contrasted with a CNN report by Nick Robertson, who easily found and filmed a frail Megrahi at his villa in Tripoli. The discrepancy suggests a lack of genuine effort by the State Department to secure the prisoner despite public rhetoric.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [abdelbaset al-megrahi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abdelbaset-al-megrahi.md), [lockerbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockerbie.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [nick robertson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-robertson.md), [syracuse university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syracuse-university.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/9.md)

### 10. World Bank Debt, Gold Dinar, UN Asset Release (34:23–37:57)

An analysis on Russia Today posits that countries targeted for regime change, such as Libya, Iraq, and Venezuela, share the common trait of being free from World Bank and IMF debt. Muammar Gaddafi's plan to introduce a gold Dinar for oil transactions is cited as a primary trigger for the uprising. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the release of a "chunk" of frozen Libyan assets to the new leadership.

Keywords: [world bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), gold dinar, [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Executive Producer Credits, Baron Von Pelsmacher, Neil Dudman (37:57–42:02)

The show recognizes its top donors, including Baron Von Pelsmacher, who joined the 336 Club with a $336 donation and sent birthday wishes to Adam Curry. Neil Dudman from the Czech Republic is credited as an Associate Executive Producer for his $200 contribution. Dudman also promoted his wife's business, MowingWithEase.com, which sells traditional scythes.

Keywords: [baron von pelsmacher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baron-von-pelsmacher.md), neil dudman, mowingwithease.com, 336 club, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/11.md)

### 12. No Agenda Meetups, Domain Forwards, Referrer Spoofing (42:02–46:40)

The community has organized a listening meetup in Virginia, with resources available at noagendameetup.org. Listeners continue to register creative domain names that forward to the main show site, including oralsexlicence.com. Additionally, a new initiative called "No Agenda Everywhere" encourages users to use a browser plugin for HTTP referrer spoofing to increase the show's visibility in server logs.

Keywords: noagendameetup.org, [domain forwarding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-forwarding.md), referrer spoofing, gonzo markets, [firefox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firefox.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Morocco Terrorism Warning, Global Phosphorus Reserves (46:41–48:36)

A new travel warning for Morocco has been issued following reports of potential terrorism, leading to speculation that the country may be the next target of the Arab Spring. The strategic importance of Morocco is highlighted by its control over a vast majority of the world's phosphorus and phosphate reserves, a critical resource for global agriculture.

Keywords: [morocco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morocco.md), phosphorus, terrorism warning, [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), resource scarcity

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/13.md)

### 14. WikiLeaks Full Archive Release, Syrian Prison Riot (48:36–54:39)

WikiLeaks released its full archive of 250,000 uncensored US diplomatic cables after mainstream media partners allegedly failed to publish the material in a timely manner. One cable details a 2008 riot at Syria's Saydnaya military prison, where inmates who were former Iraq War veterans reportedly tricked guards by swapping uniforms. The document claims Syrian forces accidentally shot their own cadets during the ensuing confusion on the prison roof.

Keywords: [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), saydnaya prison, [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/14.md)

### 15. IMF Leadership, Banking Fraud Knowledge, Christine Lagarde (54:39–56:35)

Cables from 2007 reveal that French President Nicolas Sarkozy was aggressively lobbying for Dominique Strauss-Kahn to lead the IMF. The documents also suggest that top officials, including Christine Lagarde and US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, were aware of widespread banking fraud and subprime mortgage issues a full year before the 2008 financial collapse but chose to remain silent.

Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [dominique strauss-kahn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominique-strauss-kahn.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [banking fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-fraud.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/15.md)

### 16. FHFA Bank Lawsuits, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (56:35–57:29)

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is suing 17 major banks, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, for approximately $200 billion. The lawsuits allege the banks misrepresented the quality of mortgage-backed securities sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The legal action follows the massive losses sustained by the government-sponsored enterprises during the housing market crash.

Keywords: fhfa, [fannie mae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fannie-mae.md), [freddie mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freddie-mac.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [jp morgan chase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan-chase.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Jacques Chirac Corruption Trial, Embezzlement Charges (57:31–59:05)

Former French President Jacques Chirac is facing a corruption trial related to his tenure as the Mayor of Paris between 1977 and 1995. His legal team has requested that he be allowed to skip the proceedings due to ill health. Chirac is accused of embezzlement and the misuse of public funds during his time in municipal office.

Keywords: jacques chirac, [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [embezzlement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/embezzlement.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Julian Assange Location, WikiLeaks Middleware Idea (59:06–1:04:53)

Julian Assange is currently residing at Ellingham Hall in Norfolk, England, while fighting extradition to Sweden on sexual assault charges. The hosts discuss a technical proposal to create a "middleware" search engine for the WikiLeaks database that would filter results through a "No Agenda" lens. This proposed tool would automatically replace names with show-specific nicknames and insert humorous commentary into the cables.

Keywords: [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [norfolk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norfolk.md), bungay, middleware

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/18.md)

### 19. UN Peacekeeper Misconduct, Haiti and Ivory Coast (1:04:55–1:05:48)

United Nations peacekeepers face serious allegations of sexual misconduct in Haiti and the Ivory Coast. In Haiti, a mobile phone video reportedly shows Uruguayan soldiers assaulting an 18-year-old man. In the Ivory Coast, peacekeepers are accused of enticing underage girls to exchange sex for food, highlighting a recurring pattern of abuse by UN personnel.

Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [ivory coast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivory-coast.md), [sexual abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-abuse.md), [peacekeepers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peacekeepers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/19.md)

### 20. FBI Small Aircraft Terror Warning, Linguistic Errors (1:05:50–1:08:34)

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a five-page bulletin warning of potential Al-Qaeda interest in using small aircraft for attacks ahead of the 10th anniversary of September 11. Media coverage of the warning is noted for the repetitive use of the non-standard plural "aircrafts" by news anchors. Officials state there is no specific threat, but suggest operatives may seek flight training.

Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [9/11 anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11-anniversary.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/20.md)

### 21. UN Palestinian Statehood Vote, Durban III Conference (1:08:35–1:15:24)

The United Nations is preparing for a potential vote to recognize Palestinian statehood, a move the US intends to veto to avoid domestic political fallout. Tensions are also rising regarding the "Durban III" anti-racism conference and a UN report on the 2010 Turkish flotilla incident. The report reportedly found Israel's naval blockade of Gaza to be legal, though it criticized the use of "excessive force" by commandos.

Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [palestine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestine.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), durban iii, [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Rolf Dobeli, Healthy News Diet, Media Toxicity (1:15:25–1:21:22)

Author Rolf Dobeli's 2010 essay "Avoid News: Towards a Healthy News Diet" argues that constant news consumption is toxic to the human body. Dobeli claims that sensationalist headlines trigger the limbic system and release cortisol, leading to chronic stress and impaired immunity. The essay further asserts that the modern news cycle is largely a product of the PR industry and lacks the rigorous fact-checking once associated with legacy publications like The New Yorker.

Keywords: rolf dobeli, news diet, [cortisol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cortisol.md), limbic system, pr industry, [fact-checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Listener Donations, Birthday Shoutouts, Karma Requests (1:21:23–1:29:25)

A lengthy segment honors various donors, including Michael Miller, Damien Tame, and Greg Bilan. Several listeners contributed specifically to celebrate Adam Curry's 47th birthday. The hosts grant "karma" and "de-douching" requests for family members, including a 33rd birthday shoutout for Anastasia Treckles and a 54th for her father, Robert.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [perth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perth.md), tustin, [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [delaware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delaware.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Personal Anecdotes, Hot Peppers, Uggs vs Crocs (1:29:27–1:33:00)

Adam Curry recounts his birthday celebration involving Mexican pinatas and an unfortunate encounter with extremely hot peppers. The hosts engage in a lighthearted debate over footwear, specifically Ugg boots versus Crocs. The segment concludes with the "knighting" of long-time supporter David Koss, who is elevated to the No Agenda Roundtable.

Keywords: [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), pinatas, peppers, uggs, [crocs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crocs.md), [david koss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-koss.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Sunday Times Analysis, Al-Qaeda Spelling Code (1:33:01–1:37:59)

John C. Dvorak analyzes the Sunday edition of the New York Times, noting a shift in the spelling of "Al-Qaeda" (previously "Qaeda") as a potential internal code. The lead story focuses on US efforts to persuade Palestinians to stall their UN statehood vote to avoid a diplomatic crisis. Dvorak suggests that the precise placement of stories in the Times serves as a roadmap for the upcoming week's mainstream media coverage.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [sunday times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunday-times.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [palestine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestine.md), media codes

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Alaska Earthquake, Canary Islands Tsunami Threat (1:38:05–1:41:16)

Following a 7.0 earthquake in Alaska, attention turns to increased seismic activity at El Hierro in the Canary Islands. Geologists have long warned that a shelf collapse at Cumbre Vieja could trigger a massive tsunami impacting the US East Coast. Recent reports indicate that seismic detection equipment was stolen in Tenerife, while West Virginia officials conducted exercises for large-scale coastal displacement.

Keywords: [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [canary islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canary-islands.md), [el hierro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-hierro.md), [tsunami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsunami.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [earthquakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquakes.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Directed Energy Weapons, Tesla Domes, 9/11 Theories (1:41:16–1:45:56)

The hosts discuss unconventional theories regarding the destruction of the World Trade Center, referencing Dr. Judy Wood's research into directed energy or "scalar" weapons. They speculate on the existence of "Tesla Domes" for defense and note the presence of Hurricane Erin off the New York coast on September 11, 2001. The discussion suggests that these technologies may be used in an ongoing covert conflict between global powers.

Keywords: judy wood, [scalar weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scalar-weapons.md), tesla dome, [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), hurricane erin, [weather modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-modification.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Domino's Moon Pizzeria, WTC 7 Discussion (1:45:56–1:48:58)

Domino's Pizza Japan announced a serious proposal to build the first pizzeria on the moon to serve future lunar astronauts. The hosts use this "galactic" advertising stunt as a transition back to the unresolved questions surrounding the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7. They emphasize that the physical disappearance of the buildings remains a central mystery of the 9/11 attacks.

Keywords: [domino's pizza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domino-s-pizza.md), [moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [world trade center 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-trade-center-7.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Bad Acting, Jesse Ventura, Zorro Clip (1:48:58–1:50:47)

A humorous clip from a low-budget television production features Jesse Ventura in an early acting role. The hosts mock the poor dialogue and production values of the scene, which involves a dramatic revelation about a character's parentage.

Keywords: [jesse ventura](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-ventura.md), zorro, [acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acting.md), [television history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-history.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/29.md)

### 30. The McLaughlin Group, TSA Effectiveness Ratings (1:50:48–1:56:10)

The McLaughlin Group on PBS is criticized for its members giving the TSA high effectiveness ratings despite the agency's failure to stop the "shoe bomber" or "underwear bomber." The hosts use a clip from The Simpsons to illustrate the "specious reasoning" that the absence of attacks proves the TSA's success. Panelists like Eleanor Clift are singled out for giving the agency scores as high as 9.2 out of 10.

Keywords: the mclaughlin group, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [the simpsons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-simpsons.md), [eleanor clift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eleanor-clift.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Guatemala Syphilis Experiments, Obama Review, Media Framing (1:56:11–2:00:43)

A presidential panel released a report on 1940s US government experiments in Guatemala, where over 5,500 people were intentionally exposed to STDs like syphilis. The goal was to test the effectiveness of penicillin, but the study involved horrific methods, including injecting pathogens into subjects' eyes. CNN's coverage of the report is criticized for suggesting that exposing these "uglinesses" of history is a way to ensure they "never come to light again" in the future.

Keywords: [guatemala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guatemala.md), [syphilis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syphilis.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [stds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stds.md), [human experimentation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-experimentation.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/31.md)

### 32. First Amendment Nut, Filming Police, Lionel Rant (2:00:43–2:06:26)

WPIX in New York features a segment called "The First Amendment Nut" starring legal commentator Lionel. The segment covers a First Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in the Simon Glick case, which affirmed the right of citizens to film police officers in public. While the information is legally significant, the hosts argue that the "nut" branding is a way for mainstream media to trivialize and marginalize constitutional rights.

Keywords: [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), wpix, [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), filming police, simon glick, [citizen journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizen-journalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Curry Dvorak 2016, Presidential Campaign Launch (2:06:28–2:13:30)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak jokingly announce their intention to run for President and Vice President in the 2016 election. Their platform includes protecting the Constitution, deporting certain media figures like Fareed Zakaria, and turning C-SPAN into a reality show. They suggest Molly Wood for Secretary of State and Rino the Bearded for Secretary of Defense, proposing a "Crackpot and Buzzkill" ticket.

Keywords: curry dvorak 2016, [presidential election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-election.md), [molly wood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molly-wood.md), rino the bearded, [campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Keith Olbermann, Second Amendment Rant, Gun Rights (2:13:31–2:17:22)

Keith Olbermann is criticized for a rant in which he claimed the Second Amendment only applies to state militias and not personal gun ownership. The hosts argue that Olbermann's interpretation ignores numerous Supreme Court decisions that have separated the "militia" clause from the individual right to bear arms. They suggest that if critics are unhappy with the amendment, they should seek to repeal it through the proper constitutional process rather than misrepresenting its text.

Keywords: [keith olbermann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-olbermann.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [14th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/14th-amendment.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/34.md)

### 35. White House Petitions, We The People, Solyndra Scandal (2:17:23–2:22:12)

The Obama administration launched "We The People," an online platform on WhiteHouse.gov for citizens to submit and sign petitions. The hosts dismiss the initiative as a digital distraction from the real influence of lobbyists and campaign donors. They point to the Solyndra scandal and donor George Kaiser as examples of how financial contributions, rather than public petitions, drive government policy.

Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [we the people](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/we-the-people.md), [petitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petitions.md), [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), george kaiser, [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Outro, Economic Hitman, Louis Farrakhan Clip (2:22:12–2:26:35)

The show concludes with a clip of Louis Farrakhan reading from John Perkins' "Confessions of an Economic Hitman." The text describes how international leaders are ensnared in debt to ensure loyalty to US commercial and military interests. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, promising to return on Thursday to further discuss their 2016 presidential plans.

Keywords: [louis farrakhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louis-farrakhan.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md), [imperialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imperialism.md), [world bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/36.md)

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