# ZomBin Laden

> A physics graduate faces charges for a model airplane attack on the Pentagon while the Obama administration ignores human rights to finalize a Bahraini arms deal.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 343
- **Published:** 2011-09-29
- **Length:** 2h 35m
- **Topics:** Model airplane plot, Bahrain arms deal, [Nigel Farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), Zombin Laden, SamKnows, [Occupy Wall Street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [Solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden

## About this episode

The FBI arrest of Rezwan Ferdaus for an alleged plot to attack the Pentagon using model airplanes packed with C4 explosives faces scrutiny over technical impossibilities. While the Department of Justice frames the physics graduate as a high-level threat, the hobbyist kits involved lack the payload capacity to carry twenty-five pounds of explosives. This narrative, amplified by Fox News and other outlets, serves as a primary example of media-driven fear-mongering regarding domestic drone warfare.

International tensions rise as the Obama administration negotiates a fifty-three million dollar arms sale to Bahrain despite the state's violent crackdown on Arab Spring protesters. Simultaneously, the Pentagon pushes a nine hundred million dollar drone deal with South Korea while the European Union faces an existential crisis. Nigel Farage confronted Jean-Claude Juncker and Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels, accusing the unelected leadership of lying to the public to maintain centralized power over national sovereignty. In the United States, President Obama faced a security lapse at a House of Blues fundraiser where a heckler calling him the Antichrist left a jacket near the stage, causing visible alarm for the Secret Service.

Cultural distractions reach a fever pitch with the Michael Jackson doctor's trial and the Occupy Wall Street protests, where NYPD officer Anthony Bologna was identified for pepper-spraying demonstrators. A BBC science program recently aired a segment designed to condition travelers to accept airport body scanners, while filmmaker Michael Moore faced criticism for promoting his anti-capitalist book on corporate news networks. The episode also features the first corporate knighthood for Upstart Ventures and an analysis of the Zombin Laden parody trailer.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/transcript.md.

### 1. Introduction, Episode 343 and Live Stream Welcome (0:00–1:29)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 343 of the No Agenda Show on September 29, 2011. They welcome live listeners from the No Agenda Stream and chat room while discussing the local weather conditions in 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), [hilltop watchtower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hilltop-watchtower.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), no agenda chat

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Rezwan Ferdaus, FBI Model Airplane Terror Plot Deconstruction (1:30–14:48)

Rezwan Ferdaus was arrested for an alleged plot to attack the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol using model airplanes packed with C4 explosives. The narrative is scrutinized as a potential FBI sting operation, noting that the "drones" were actually hobbyist model kits incapable of carrying the reported 25-pound payload. Discrepancies in the technical specifications of the aircraft and the suspect's background as a physics graduate and drummer are highlighted.

Keywords: rezwan ferdaus, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone.md), model airplane, [c4](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c4.md), [lone wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolf.md), [jihadist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihadist.md), ashland massachusetts

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Dental Procedure Anecdote, Egyptian Dentist and CIA Talk (14:48–16:21)

An anecdote describes a visit to an Egyptian dentist where a conversation about the CIA led to the dentist nearly pulling the wrong temporary crown. Observations from the dental waiting room suggest that patients watching Fox News coverage of the model plane plot were easily convinced by the media narrative.

Keywords: dentist, crown, egyptian, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), waiting room

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Umar Farooq Abdulmutallab, Underwear Bomber Trial and Video Evidence (16:21–19:31)

The trial of Umar Farooq Abdulmutallab, known as the underwear bomber, involves the use of model demonstrations and "martyr videos" produced by Al-Qaeda. Legal concerns are raised regarding the use of simulation videos to show what "might have happened" to influence a jury, drawing parallels to fictionalized media.

Keywords: umar farooq abdulmutallab, [underwear bomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/underwear-bomber.md), [detroit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detroit.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), martyr video, [pre-crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-crime.md), [judge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judge.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Michael Jackson Trial, Media Distraction and Nikita Drone Promo (19:31–22:14)

The 24/7 live coverage of the Michael Jackson doctor's trial is contrasted with the lack of transparency in terrorism court cases. The discussion links the cultural obsession with celebrity news to a broader "Matrix" of distraction, noting a promotional tie-in for the TV series Nikita featuring drone warfare.

Keywords: [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [conrad murray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conrad-murray.md), [ktla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ktla.md), nikita, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [iphone 5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-5.md), [media distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-distraction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Samir Khan, Al-Qaeda PR and Criticism of Iran (22:14–24:43)

A New York Times report details Al-Qaeda's criticism of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad regarding his 9/11 conspiracy theories. The segment introduces Samir Khan, an American-born Al-Qaeda propagandist in Yemen, and predicts his name will become a prominent fixture in future intelligence-led news cycles.

Keywords: samir khan, [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [mahmoud ahmadinejad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mahmoud-ahmadinejad.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), admiral mullen

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Hollywood News Teasers, Curry Dvorak Media Consulting Analysis (24:44–30:09)

The hosts perform a "media consulting" critique of entertainment news programs including Access Hollywood, The Insider, and Entertainment Tonight. They analyze how these shows use sensationalist teasers about Charlie Sheen, Nancy Grace, and celebrity weight loss to promote network fall lineups and corporate products like the Fiat 500.

Keywords: [entertainment tonight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entertainment-tonight.md), [access hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/access-hollywood.md), the insider, [billy bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billy-bush.md), [nancy grace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-grace.md), [jennifer lopez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-lopez.md), [charlie sheen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-sheen.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Michael Moore, Capitalist Critique and Book Promotion (30:14–32:15)

Filmmaker Michael Moore is criticized for appearing on Fox News to promote his new book while maintaining an anti-capitalist stance. The discussion highlights the irony of Moore profiting from the capitalist system he critiques and his attempts to align himself with the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Keywords: [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [flint michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flint-michigan.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [book promotion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-promotion.md), [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Occupy Wall Street, Human Microphone and Signal Suppression (32:16–39:36)

The Occupy Wall Street protests are analyzed, specifically the "human microphone" technique used to bypass PA system bans. The hosts argue the movement is being co-opted and ridiculed by mainstream media, suggesting that protesters should instead focus on "breaking the third wall" of live broadcasts or using branding like V for Vendetta masks.

Keywords: [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [cornel west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cornel-west.md), human microphone, liberty park, [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md), signal suppression, [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Alessio Rastani, BBC Trader Hoax and Market Sentiment (39:36–43:51)

Alessio Rastani, an independent trader who claimed on the BBC that "Goldman Sachs rules the world," is identified as a self-promoter rather than an institutional insider. The segment deconstructs his motives, suggesting he was seeking to steer market sentiment for personal gain after missing the 2008 crash.

Keywords: alessio rastani, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), leading trader, 2008 crash

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/10.md)

### 11. US Post Office, Union Issues and Media Mind Control (43:51–45:50)

A brief look at the financial crisis facing the U.S. Post Office and the media's failure to provide high-level analysis, often relying on local shop stewards instead of experts. The hosts warn listeners that they are being subjected to sophisticated media "mind control" tricks across both TV and the internet.

Keywords: [post office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/post-office.md), [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md), media tricks

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Executive Producer Credits, Upstart Ventures and No Agenda Card Game (45:51–50:12)

The show acknowledges high-tier donors, including Sir Dwayne Melancon and Upstart Ventures. A discussion ensues regarding the No Agenda Card Game and a "make good" donation from Sir John Smith, who was accidentally credited twice in previous episodes.

Keywords: sir dwayne melancon, upstart ventures, no agenda card game, [knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Domain Forwarding, Chris Matthews and Stealth Helicopters (50:12–52:43)

The hosts list various creative domain names purchased by listeners that forward to the No Agenda website, including HardballWithChrisMatthews.com and NoAgendaStealthHelicopter.com. They also discuss the concept of "No Agenda Karma Cards" for social interactions.

Keywords: [hardball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hardball.md), [chris matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), karma cards, [stealth helicopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stealth-helicopter.md), douchebag cards

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/13.md)

### 14. European Union Crisis, Nigel Farage vs. Jean-Claude Juncker (52:45–58:38)

Nigel Farage's confrontation with European leaders Jean-Claude Juncker and Jose Manuel Barroso is detailed. The discussion focuses on the Eurozone crisis, the admission by Juncker that officials sometimes "have to lie," and Barroso's call for more centralized power in Brussels at the expense of national sovereignty.

Keywords: [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [jean-claude juncker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jean-claude-juncker.md), [jose manuel barroso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jose-manuel-barroso.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [eurozone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Bahrain Arms Deal, US Military Sales and Human Rights (58:38–1:00:22)

The Obama administration's plan to sell $53 million in military equipment to Bahrain is criticized following the state's crackdown on protesters. The sale reportedly includes bunker buster missiles and armored vehicles, raising questions about U.S. foreign policy during the Arab Spring.

Keywords: [bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md), [arms deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-deal.md), [bunker busters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bunker-busters.md), [human rights watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights-watch.md), shiite protesters

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/15.md)

### 16. South Korea Drone Deal, Defense Industry and AOL (1:00:24–1:01:49)

The Pentagon is negotiating a drone sale to South Korea, with the price reportedly escalating from $500 million to $900 million. The hosts mention Defense.AOL.com as a key source for tracking the burgeoning international drone industry.

Keywords: [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), defense.aol.com, [global hawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-hawk.md), [military sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-sales.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Obama Heckler, House of Blues and the Abandoned Jacket (1:01:48–1:05:48)

During a fundraising event at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, President Obama was heckled by a man claiming Jesus Christ is the only God and calling the President the "Antichrist." The segment focuses on the security lapse where the heckler's jacket was left on the floor near the stage, causing the President visible concern.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), house of blues, [heckler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heckler.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [antichrist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antichrist.md), [vanilla ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vanilla-ice.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Presidential Gaffes, Janitor vs. Jew Freudian Slip (1:05:48–1:08:19)

President Obama's speech to the Black Congressional Caucus is analyzed for a potential Freudian slip where he appeared to say "Jew" instead of "janitor" when discussing tax rates for billionaires. The hosts speculate on the President's mental state and the influence of teleprompters.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [freudian slip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freudian-slip.md), black congressional caucus, [billionaire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaire.md), janitor, [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/18.md)

### 19. LinkedIn Town Hall, Google Shill and Tax Hikes (1:08:19–1:11:52)

At a LinkedIn town hall, an audience member who identified as a former Google employee asked the President to raise his taxes. The hosts characterize the exchange as a staged setup, noting the President's lack of surprise and the questioner's specific mention of Pell Grants and infrastructure.

Keywords: [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [pell grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pell-grants.md), [tax cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-cuts.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [town hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/town-hall.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Warren Buffett's Secretary, Tax Rate Rhetoric Flub (1:11:53–1:13:40)

President Obama is caught in a rhetorical flub regarding the "Buffett Rule," stating that Warren Buffett's secretary shouldn't pay a "lower" tax rate than Buffett, which contradicts his intended message. The hosts attribute these errors to the President being "run ragged" by his schedule.

Keywords: [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), tax rate, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), prompter, [economic policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-policy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Dick Cheney Protests, Vancouver and Ottawa Demonstrations (1:13:42–1:15:59)

Protests in Vancouver against former Vice President Dick Cheney are discussed, including a news slip calling him "former president." The segment also highlights the "polite" nature of Canadian protests in Ottawa, where demonstrators used stepladders to cross barricades for arrest.

Keywords: [dick cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-cheney.md), [vancouver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vancouver.md), [ottawa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottawa.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Secret Service Helicopter Lawsuit, ITV Video Game Footage (1:16:00–1:19:01)

An airport is suing the Secret Service for $650,000 in damages caused by helicopters during an emergency drill. Separately, an ITV documentary on Muammar Gaddafi is exposed for using footage from the video game ARMA 2 and presenting it as real-life rebel combat footage.

Keywords: [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaddafi.md), [itv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itv.md), arma 2, [video games](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-games.md), [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [helicopters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helicopters.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Bin Laden Death Photos, Judicial Watch Lawsuit and Zombin Laden (1:19:01–1:22:41)

The Obama administration refuses to release 52 photos and videos of the dead Osama bin Laden, citing national security and the risk of inciting violence. The hosts contrast this secrecy with the release of a parody movie trailer titled "Zombin Laden."

Keywords: [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [judicial watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judicial-watch.md), [top secret](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-secret.md), zombin laden, [seal team 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seal-team-6.md), clandestine service

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Ron Paul on Jon Stewart, Big Pharma Censorship (1:22:42–1:27:18)

Ron Paul's appearance on The Daily Show is analyzed, with the hosts claiming the most substantive part of the interview—concerning the war on drugs and the pharmaceutical industry—was cut from the broadcast. They argue Jon Stewart is beholden to corporate sponsors and drug advertising.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [comedy central](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy-central.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [war on drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-on-drugs.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [prior restraint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prior-restraint.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Tony Bologna, NPR Ombudsman and Robot Calls (1:27:19–1:31:53)

The NYPD officer involved in pepper-spraying Occupy Wall Street protesters is identified as Anthony "Tony" Bologna. The segment also covers the NPR Ombudsman's defense of the network's lack of protest coverage and an interruption by a telemarketing robot call.

Keywords: anthony bologna, [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [ombudsman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ombudsman.md), [robot calls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robot-calls.md), [telemarketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemarketing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/25.md)

### 26. SamKnows Broadband Testing, Government Internet Monitoring (1:31:53–1:34:28)

The European Commission has appointed SamKnows to distribute "white boxes" to citizens to test internet speeds. The hosts warn that this technology, which is being baked into consumer routers, is a tool for government monitoring of internet activity, playing on the name "Sam Knows" as a reference to Uncle Sam.

Keywords: samknows, [broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), [european commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-commission.md), [isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md), [monitoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monitoring.md), white box, uncle sam

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/26.md)

### 27. BBC Science Show, Naked Body Scanner Conditioning (1:34:29–1:42:41)

A BBC science program is criticized for a segment designed to condition the public to accept airport body scanners. The hosts point out numerous inconsistencies in the demonstration, including claims that images aren't recorded and that operators are always the same sex as the passenger.

Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [body scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [conditioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conditioning.md), bits and bobs

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/27.md)

### 28. FBC Media, Guaranteed News Placement for Microsoft (1:42:42–1:44:27)

Documents reveal that FBC Media, a production company for the BBC and CNBC, sold "guaranteed distribution" to clients like Microsoft. This pay-for-play arrangement allowed corporate branding to be inserted into news segments about Malaysia and Russia without disclosure to the broadcasters.

Keywords: fbc media, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [pay for play](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pay-for-play.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [malaysia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Donor Segment, Black Knight and Karma Requests (1:44:28–1:53:16)

The hosts read a long list of donations and "karma" requests from the No Agenda community. Highlights include a student donor from Pennsylvania, a "de-douching" for a Danish listener, and a request for a "MILF" soundbite followed by a slide whistle.

Keywords: [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), student, [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [milf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milf.md), [slide whistle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slide-whistle.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Sir Upstart, First Corporate Knighthood Ceremony (1:53:17–1:58:28)

In a first for the show, a corporation—Upstart Ventures—is granted a knighthood. The hosts discuss the legal fiction of corporate personhood before pronouncing "Sir Upstart" a Knight of the No Agenda Roundtable following a $1,000 collective donation from its employees.

Keywords: sir upstart, upstart ventures, [knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight.md), [corporation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporation.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/30.md)

### 31. All Nippon Airways, Rudder Trim vs. Door Lock Error (1:58:31–2:02:27)

An All Nippon Airways flight nearly flew upside down after a co-pilot allegedly mistook the rudder trim knob for the cockpit door lock. Adam Curry, an aviator, deconstructs the report, arguing that the tactile differences between cockpit controls make such a mistake highly improbable.

Keywords: all nippon airways, [boeing 737](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-737.md), [pilot error](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-error.md), rudder trim, cockpit door, [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Canary Islands Volcano, El Hierro and Tidal Wave Predictions (2:02:28–2:04:45)

Volcanic activity on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands has prompted evacuations. The hosts revisit an old prediction regarding the Canary Islands breaking off and causing a massive tidal wave, noting the "pre-alert" status of the regional government.

Keywords: [canary islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canary-islands.md), [el hierro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-hierro.md), [volcano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volcano.md), [earthquake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earthquake.md), tidal wave, [seth rogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rogen.md), [prediction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prediction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Solar Flares, Sunspots and Ham Radio Preparation (2:04:46–2:09:37)

A massive solar flare recently grazed Earth, causing the Northern Lights to be visible in Southern England. The hosts discuss the potential for a "direct hit" from future flares to fry satellites and power grids, leading to a discussion on using Faraday cages and Ham radio for emergency communication.

Keywords: [solar flare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flare.md), sunspot, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [faraday cage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faraday-cage.md), [aurora borealis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-borealis.md), [communications outage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communications-outage.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Department of Homeland Security, Insane Asylum Headquarters (2:09:39–2:11:38)

The new headquarters for the Department of Homeland Security is reportedly located in a former insane asylum. Additionally, the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act is noted for allocating defense funds to the Department of Energy, which manages sites like Area 51.

Keywords: [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), insane asylum, [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [area 51](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/area-51.md), defense authorization act

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Listeria Outbreak, Cantaloupes and Raw Milk Regulation (2:11:41–2:13:05)

A deadly listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupes is discussed as a potential pretext for further crackdowns on raw milk and independent food production. The hosts link these events to the "Codex Alimentarius" and increasing food supply regulations.

Keywords: [listeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listeria.md), [cantaloupe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cantaloupe.md), [raw milk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raw-milk.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [food poisoning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-poisoning.md), [codex alimentarius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/codex-alimentarius.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Berkeley Hikers Release, Iranian Prison and Scripted Commentary (2:13:06–2:15:25)

The release of two American hikers from an Iranian prison is analyzed for scripted elements in their public statements. The hosts point out a technical glitch in the audio and a strange reference to a "sunset" that appeared to be a reading error from a teleprompter.

Keywords: berkeley hikers, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [prison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison.md), sunset, prompter, [spies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spies.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Sausalito City Council, Hand Slapping Incident (2:15:25–2:16:58)

A Sausalito City Council meeting made headlines after Vice Mayor Mike Kelly slapped the hand of Councilwoman Carolyn Ford. Despite a public apology from Kelly, Ford filed a police complaint for battery, which the hosts characterize as an example of petty political conflict.

Keywords: sausalito, [city council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-council.md), [mike kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-kelly.md), carolyn ford, [battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery.md), [apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Medical Privacy, DMV License Revocation for Seizures (2:16:59–2:18:55)

An administrative assistant at the "Curry Compound" had her driver's license revoked by the DMV after a hospital reported a single seizure incident. The hosts discuss the privacy implications of hospitals automatically sharing medical data with motor vehicle departments.

Keywords: [dmv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmv.md), seizure, [medical privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-privacy.md), [hospital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospital.md), drivers license, [gitmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Gold Price Drop, US Dollar Backing and Canadian Analysis (2:18:55–2:22:26)

A significant drop in the price of gold is analyzed. While some attribute it to margin calls, a Canadian CTV report is mocked for claiming investors are fleeing to the U.S. dollar because it is "backed by the Federal Reserve," while gold is "backed by nothing."

Keywords: [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [us dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-dollar.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [ctv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ctv.md), margin calls, [market manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-manipulation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/39.md)

### 40. New Zealand Food Bill, Gardening Licenses and Water Rights (2:22:26–2:24:17)

New Zealand is moving to pass a food bill that critics say will make it illegal to grow food without a license. The hosts compare this to laws in Colorado that restrict rainwater collection, viewing it as a global trend toward total resource lockdown.

Keywords: [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), food bill, [gardening](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardening.md), [licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/licensing.md), water collection, [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Survivalism, Diesel Generators and Biodiesel (2:24:17–2:27:41)

Adam Curry discusses his plans to move to Austin and his research into emergency power. He argues for the superiority of diesel generators over natural gas because diesel can be manufactured from various organic sources (biodiesel) in a long-term crisis.

Keywords: [generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generator.md), [diesel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diesel.md), [biodiesel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biodiesel.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [survivalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/survivalism.md), [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Outro, Nigel Farage Speech and Final Credits (2:27:42–2:35:24)

The show concludes with a final plea for $10 donations and a full playback of Nigel Farage's speech to the European Parliament. Farage compares the EU leadership to old Soviet leaders and predicts a "democratic revolution" in Northern Europe against the unelected Brussels bureaucracy.

Keywords: [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [soviet union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soviet-union.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/42.md)

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