# Karma Kards

> A massive counter-terrorism exercise in Denver and the Solyndra bankruptcy hearings reveal the tightening grip of government oversight and the rise of psychological warfare tactics.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 342
- **Published:** 2011-09-25
- **Length:** 2h 29m
- **Topics:** UARS Satellite, [Solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [Occupy Wall Street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Ron Paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [FEMA camps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-camps.md), [Aldous Huxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aldous-huxley.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards

## About this episode

NASA reports significant uncertainty regarding the reentry of the UARS satellite as sightings of streaks over Alaska and Port Angeles fuel public anxiety. While debris was feared to land in populated areas like Orange County, the event is being framed as an exercise in psychological warfare or a cover for orbital conflicts. The lack of precision from NASA regarding the satellite's impact point highlights a growing disconnect between government transparency and public safety.

Media coverage of the Occupy Wall Street protests remains sparse, though Keith Olbermann and Michael Moore have begun inciting civil disobedience that some fear could trigger FEMA detainment camps under HR 645. In Denver, over 1,500 officers from 100 agencies participated in Operation Mountain Guardian, a massive counter-terrorism drill involving simulated bombings at Coors Field. Meanwhile, the Online News Association faces claims of a pay-to-play scheme after charging $40,000 for Diamond sponsorship status. In Washington, Representative Lee Terry grilled Energy Department official Jonathan Silver over the $535 million Solyndra loan failure, while Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reportedly oversees psychological operations in Syria involving tens of thousands of painted ping pong balls.

Aldous Huxley’s 1958 interview with Mike Wallace provides a haunting backdrop to modern pharmacological propaganda and the transition toward a centralized New World Order. A listener discovered a photo of host Adam Curry being used as a suspect named Larry in a mock CSI classroom exercise during a parent-teacher night. The program concludes with a satirical pitch for Hallmark-style layoff cards and a final review of the Haqqani crime empire.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/transcript.md.

### 1. UARS Satellite Reentry, Psychological Warfare Claims (0:04–2:45)

NASA reports uncertainty regarding the exact reentry location of the UARS satellite, while sightings of streaks are reported over Port Angeles and Alaska. Claims surface that the event is an exercise in psychological warfare or a cover for orbital conflicts, despite public anxiety about debris landing in populated areas like Orange County.

Keywords: uars satellite, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [port angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md), [orange county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-county.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Occupy Wall Street Media Coverage, Michael Moore Criticism (2:45–6:03)

Media coverage of the Occupy Wall Street protests remains sparse, with Keith Olbermann on Current TV being one of the few prominent broadcasters focusing on the 80 arrests made in New York. Michael Moore appears on Olbermann's program to encourage national demonstrations, drawing criticism for his perceived hypocrisy and ties to corporate-funded networks like NPR.

Keywords: [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), [keith olbermann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keith-olbermann.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/2.md)

### 3. HR 645 Detainment Camps, Civil Disobedience Warnings (6:04–8:26)

Concerns arise that activists like Michael Moore are inciting civil disobedience that could lead to the activation of FEMA detainment camps under HR 645. References to Ron Paul's warnings about emergency centers suggest a setup for domestic violence, while corporate cash reserves and warnings of street riots from Mayor Bloomberg signal economic instability.

Keywords: [hr 645](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hr-645.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), detainment camps, [civil disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-disobedience.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Craigslist Protester Carpools, NYPD Pepper Spray Incident (8:27–12:51)

Protesters are organizing carpools to New York City via Craigslist backdoors to join the Wall Street demonstrations. Video footage captures NYPD officers using orange netting to corral participants and pepper-spraying several women, sparking debate over the enforcement of designated free speech zones and police conduct.

Keywords: [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [pepper spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pepper-spray.md), [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [free speech zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech-zones.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Online Journalism Awards, ONA Sponsorship Costs (12:54–21:11)

The Online News Association (ONA) held its 2011 awards in Boston, naming Randy Carvin the "Chuck Norris of Twitter" while granting top honors to major sponsors like the BBC and Al Jazeera. Analysis of sponsorship packages reveals that "Diamond" status costs $40,000, leading to claims that the awards are a pay-to-play marketing scheme rather than a merit-based journalism competition.

Keywords: online news association, randy carvin, [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [knight foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight-foundation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/5.md)

### 6. HP Technology Genius Awards, Ray Lane Controversy (21:13–23:59)

Ray Lane invited guests to an HP award ceremony just as the company fired its CEO and appointed Meg Whitman. The event required high-priced table purchases, mirroring the expensive sponsorship models seen in other industry award ceremonies where QR code placement and exhibit tables are sold for tens of thousands of dollars.

Keywords: [ray lane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-lane.md), [hewlett-packard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hewlett-packard.md), [meg whitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meg-whitman.md), technology genius awards, [sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsorship.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Denver Counter-Terrorism Drills, Operation Mountain Guardian (23:58–27:09)

Over 1,500 officers from 100 agencies participated in "Operation Mountain Guardian" in Denver, a massive counter-terrorism exercise involving simulated bombings at Coors Field and Smedley Middle School. The drill, which used 500 volunteer actors, coincided with President Obama's visit to the region, prompting speculation about "cocked pistol" DEFCON 1 preparations.

Keywords: [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), operation mountain guardian, [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), [defcon 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defcon-1.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Executive Producer Credits, LADWP Billing Dispute (27:10–32:48)

New executive producers including Sir Lenart Renkema and James Howard are recognized for their financial support of the program. One host details a dispute with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) over a high electricity bill issued while the residence was vacant for six weeks.

Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [ladwp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ladwp.md), [groningen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/groningen.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), electricity bill

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Sponsor segment: Operation Geronimo Commemorative Coin, Infomercial Analysis (32:49–38:39)

A television infomercial markets a "rare commemorative coin" honoring Navy SEAL Team 6 and the raid on Osama bin Laden. The $29.95 offer includes a "secret stealth helicopter" design, a silver edition gift, and a military briefing packet, which the hosts contrast with their own grassroots challenge coin initiatives.

Keywords: [navy seals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy-seals.md), operation geronimo, [challenge coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coin.md), [stealth helicopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stealth-helicopter.md), franklin mint

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/9.md)

### 10. No Agenda Domain Forwards, Global PR Initiatives (38:40–42:37)

Listeners have registered various domain names like opengovernmentpartnership.com and noagenda.dk to redirect traffic to the show's main website. These PR initiatives include satirical domains such as VaginaPunchline.com and political placeholders for a hypothetical 2016 presidential run.

Keywords: [molly wood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molly-wood.md), [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), green drones, open government partnership, [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/10.md)

### 11. NA Social Network, Banner Design Request (42:37–45:47)

The show has launched its own social network, nasocial.net, as an alternative to Facebook's tracking. Producers are requesting community-designed web banners of various sizes to help propagate the "No Agenda" formula across the internet.

Keywords: nasocial.net, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), banners, [web design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/web-design.md), [social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-network.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/11.md)

### 12. European Union Integration, Global Governance Agenda (45:48–52:25)

European leaders Herman Van Rompuy and José Manuel Barroso are utilizing the Greek financial crisis to push for centralized power in Brussels. Historical comparisons are drawn to previous attempts at European unification, with current efforts framed as a transition toward a "New World Order" and global financial governance.

Keywords: [jose manuel barroso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jose-manuel-barroso.md), [herman van rompuy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-van-rompuy.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [global governance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-governance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Aldous Huxley 1958 Interview, Brave New World Prophecies (52:26–56:40)

A 1958 interview featuring Mike Wallace and Aldous Huxley explores the differences between the terror-based dictatorship of "1984" and the consent-based "Brave New World." Huxley warns of a future where pharmacological drugs and subconscious propaganda make citizens "love their slavery," a state the hosts argue has been realized in modern society.

Keywords: [aldous huxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aldous-huxley.md), [mike wallace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-wallace.md), [george orwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-orwell.md), [soma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soma.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Fall TV Season Review, Law & Order SVU Dominique Strauss-Kahn Plot (56:40–1:01:59)

The fall television lineup is criticized for poor quality, specifically targeting new shows like "Whitney" and "Person of Interest." A recent "Law & Order: SVU" episode is highlighted for its "ripped from the headlines" plot involving a fictionalized version of the Dominique Strauss-Kahn sexual assault case.

Keywords: [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [person of interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/person-of-interest.md), whitney, [law & order svu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-order-svu.md), [dominique strauss-kahn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominique-strauss-kahn.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Solyndra Congressional Hearings, Energy Department Grilling (1:02:00–1:06:21)

Republican Representative Lee Terry grilled Energy Department official Jonathan Silver regarding White House involvement in the failed $535 million Solyndra loan. The hearings explore whether the restructuring of the loan prioritized private investors over taxpayers before the company's August bankruptcy filing.

Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), jonathan silver, lee terry, [energy department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-department.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Carol Browner Influence, Solyndra Venture Capital Investors (1:06:22–1:10:24)

Testimony links former climate advisor Carol Browner to the Solyndra loan discussions, raising questions about her ties to Al Gore and venture capital firms. A list of investors is examined, including the George Kaiser Family Foundation and various private equity groups involved in the green energy sector.

Keywords: carol browner, [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), george kaiser, [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Greenland Ice Melt Data, CERN Particle Research (1:10:24–1:13:58)

The Times Atlas is forced to correct claims about Greenland's ice loss after scientists pointed out the actual melt was less than 0.1%, far lower than the reported 15%. Simultaneously, CERN researchers in Switzerland report particles moving faster than the speed of light, potentially challenging Einstein's theory of relativity.

Keywords: [greenland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenland.md), [climate gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-gate.md), [cern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cern.md), [einstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/einstein.md), [large hadron collider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-hadron-collider.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Hillary Clinton Psychological Warfare, Syria Ping Pong Ball Tactic (1:13:59–1:18:54)

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is reportedly overseeing psychological warfare operations in North Africa and the Middle East. In Syria, anti-government organizers have launched a tactic involving tens of thousands of ping pong balls painted with "Bashar Must Go" slogans released across Damascus.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [damascus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damascus.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [psychological warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-warfare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Earl Blumenauer China Comments, EPA Pollution Standards (1:18:55–1:22:30)

Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon is criticized for praising Chinese emission standards during a speech on the Clean Air Act. Critics point to the extreme smog levels in Chinese cities and the white skies depicted in local art as evidence that China is not a valid model for environmental cleanliness.

Keywords: earl blumenauer, [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [clean air act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-air-act.md), [smog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smog.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Google-Fox Republican Debate, Gary Johnson Punchline (1:22:34–1:26:20)

The Google-sponsored Republican primary debate is analyzed for its high production value and "sweetened" audience audio. Candidate Gary Johnson delivered a scripted punchline about his neighbor's dogs, while Rick Santorum faced questions regarding the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the military.

Keywords: [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [rick santorum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santorum.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [republican debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-debate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Ron Paul Border Fence Comments, Capital Flight (1:26:21–1:29:12)

During the debate, Ron Paul clarified his stance on border fences, suggesting they could be used to keep Americans in rather than just keeping immigrants out. He warned that economic instability leads to capital controls and that national data banks for illegal immigrants eventually evolve into a national ID system for all citizens.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [border fence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-fence.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [capital controls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-controls.md), [national id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-id.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/21.md)

### 22. CalFresh EBT Program, Fast Food Acceptance (1:29:12–1:31:30)

California's "CalFresh" program is encouraging the use of EBT cards at fast-food restaurants like Jack in the Box and Burger King. Critics argue this benefits JP Morgan, which manages the card system, while promoting unhealthy diets under the guise of providing "convenient" food access to low-income residents.

Keywords: calfresh, [ebt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebt.md), [jp morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan.md), [food stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-stamps.md), [jack in the box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-in-the-box.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/22.md)

### 23. JCD Suspect Photo, Parent-Teacher Night Prank (1:31:30–1:34:33)

A listener discovered a photo of one of the podcast hosts being used as a "suspect" named "Larry" in a mock CSI classroom exercise during a parent-teacher night. The character description labeled the host as a university caretaker with "lots of coins in his pockets."

Keywords: parent-teacher night, [csi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csi.md), suspect, larry, [classroom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classroom.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Listener Donations, International Karma Requests (1:34:33–1:38:37)

Donations arrive from various locations including Pittsburgh, Sarnia, and Czechoslovakia. Listeners request "karma" for life changes, birthdays, and graduate school applications, while some transition from "boners" (non-donors) to "donors" to support the show's value-for-value model.

Keywords: [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md), [ontario](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ontario.md), [sarnia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarnia.md), [czechoslovakia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/czechoslovakia.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Economic Hitman Influence, Sir Ryan Lee Knighthood (1:38:37–1:42:05)

A listener cites a clip of Louis Farrakhan discussing "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" as the motivation for their subscription. Ryan Lee is knighted as "Sir Ryan Lee" for contributing over $1,000 to the show, while a shout-out is given to a pawn shop business in Lexington, Kentucky.

Keywords: [louis farrakhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louis-farrakhan.md), [john perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-perkins.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), ryan lee, pawn shop

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Sunday Times Retirement, Subscription Price Hike (1:42:06–1:46:33)

The "Sunday Times" segment is officially retired after the host decides to cancel his New York Times subscription due to a price increase to $60 per month. The host describes the difficulty of keeping up with the physical paper and the frustration with unread piles in the home.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [subscription](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscription.md), [sunday times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunday-times.md), price increase, [cancellation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancellation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Final Sunday Times Report, Haqqani Network PR (1:46:34–1:51:40)

The final Sunday Times review covers Vladimir Putin's plan to return to the Russian presidency and the "Haqqani crime empire" in Afghanistan. The report notes the Haqqani family's historical ties to the CIA and Saudi intelligence, framing the current media focus as a PR campaign for a new "boogeyman."

Keywords: [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [medvedev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medvedev.md), [haqqani network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haqqani-network.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Al Jazeera CIA Ties, Hillary Clinton Media Strategy (1:51:41–1:56:18)

WikiLeaks cables suggest that Al Jazeera's former director general collaborated with the CIA to adjust news coverage. This aligns with 2011 statements from Hillary Clinton regarding the State Department's "Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications," which aims to counter misinformation on Arabic media channels.

Keywords: [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Solar Flares, White House Petitions (1:56:18–2:01:41)

Increased solar activity and M-class flares prompt concerns about power grid stability and potential EMP events. Meanwhile, the White House "We the People" petition site is dominated by requests to legalize marijuana and abolish the TSA, testing the administration's promise to address popular public concerns.

Keywords: [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md), [emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [petitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petitions.md), [marijuana legalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana-legalization.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/29.md)

### 30. City of Character Program, Wasilla Biblical Governance (2:01:44–2:06:40)

Author Joe McGinnis discusses Sarah Palin's implementation of the "City of Character" program in Wasilla, Alaska, which emphasizes biblical teachings in local government. The program exists in several California cities, including Fresno and Compton, while the BBC is noted for adopting "BCE" and "CE" dating conventions.

Keywords: joe mcginnis, [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), wasilla, city of character, biblical truth

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Trig Palin Hoax Theory, C-SPAN Interview (2:06:41–2:09:12)

During a C-SPAN "Book TV" interview, Joe McGinnis addresses the persistent rumors regarding the parentage of Trig Palin. While McGinnis remains cautious, he notes that if the allegations were true, it would represent one of the largest hoaxes in American political history.

Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [trig palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trig-palin.md), joe mcginnis, [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [book tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-tv.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Drone Nation Update, IBM Watson Air Traffic Control (2:09:13–2:13:57)

The FAA is preparing for small unmanned drones to enter US airspace by mid-2013, while IBM and Boeing develop "NextGen" air traffic systems powered by Watson. Critics argue that phasing out human air traffic controllers in favor of automated systems could lead to increased accidents blamed on "pilot error."

Keywords: [predator drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drones.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [ibm watson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm-watson.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/32.md)

### 33. NYPD Auxiliary Police, Prime Suspect Preconditioning (2:13:57–2:19:04)

New York City is recruiting volunteer auxiliary police officers to perform patrols and assist with traffic control. The hosts link this development to "preconditioning" in the TV show "Prime Suspect," where a detective deputizes a civilian, comparing the volunteer force to historical "brownshirt" organizations.

Keywords: [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), auxiliary police, prime suspect, [volunteerism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volunteerism.md), brownshirts

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Hallmark Layoff Cards, Karma Card Business Idea (2:19:06–2:22:48)

Hallmark has introduced a line of greeting cards specifically for people who have been laid off. This inspires a satirical business discussion about creating "Karma Cards," "Douchebag Cards," and "In the Morning" cards to license to major retailers.

Keywords: [hallmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallmark.md), [greeting cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greeting-cards.md), [layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layoffs.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [business model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-model.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Dallas-Atlanta TV Gaffe, Wrath of Khan Outro (2:22:49–2:29:49)

The show concludes with a critique of a geographical error in "Law & Order: SVU" and a "prompter fail" by actress Kim Delaney at a military event. The episode ends with the iconic "KHAAAAN!" clip from "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" and a final plea for listener support.

Keywords: [law & order svu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-order-svu.md), kim delaney, [star trek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-trek.md), wrath of khan, [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/35.md)

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