# Cyber Master

> A drone strike on an American citizen tests the limits of executive power while global markets brace for a manufactured debt spiral and revolutionary cycles.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 344
- **Published:** 2011-10-02
- **Length:** 2h 15m
- **Topics:** Cyber Master, ESM Treaty, USPS Privatization, [Ruby Ridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ruby-ridge.md), [Silk Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), Demos Think Tank
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master

## About this episode

The reported killing of U.S. citizen Anwar al-Awlaki by a Yemen drone strike has ignited a debate over sovereign immunity and the legality of targeted executions. While White House Press Secretary Jay Carney refuses to provide proof of al-Awlaki's operational involvement in terrorism, the media narrative has shifted to label the American-born cleric a cyber master to justify the strike. This event follows a historical pattern of federal force seen at Ruby Ridge, where the government protected its agents from state prosecution after the deaths of the Weaver family.

Global economic instability looms as the Cato Institute warns of international contagion stemming from a deep recession in Europe. In New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg defends the financial sector against Occupy Wall Street protesters, claiming bankers earn modest salaries and should not be blamed for the mortgage crisis. Meanwhile, the European Stability Mechanism Treaty reveals a move toward total fiscal takeover, granting directors tax-free status and legal immunity while allowing them to make unlimited cash calls to Eurozone member states. Domestic issues also surface as the U.S. Postal Service faces a manufactured financial crisis due to a congressional mandate to pre-fund 75 years of retiree health benefits.

Cultural conditioning continues through television propaganda as NCIS and Blue Bloods reinforce the See Something, Say Something meme. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the New Silk Road geopolitical narrative while mocking the staged nature of Michelle Obama's shopping trip to Target. The show concludes with a look at the McGurk Effect and the technical failure of the No Agenda servers following a massive traffic surge from LewRockwell.com.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/transcript.md.

### 1. LewRockwell.com Referral Crashes No Agenda Server (0:00–3:23)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show by discussing a traffic surge from LewRockwell.com that crashed their server. The referral was linked to a clip of John Stewart omitting Ron Paul from an interview. They discuss the technical limitations of their current Squarespace site and the "rinky-dink" nature of their independent operation.

Keywords: lew rockwell, server crash, [squarespace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squarespace.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [john stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-stewart.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Occupy Wall Street Media Coverage and Marginalization (3:24–8:19)

The hosts analyze mainstream media coverage of the Occupy Wall Street protests following mass arrests on the Brooklyn Bridge. They critique an NBC report by Michelle Franzen for framing the movement as disorganized and leaderless. Dvorak notes that similar protests in Greece, Spain, and Israel are treated with more gravity than the American demonstrations.

Keywords: [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [brooklyn bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brooklyn-bridge.md), [corporate greed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-greed.md), [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Russell Simmons and White House Jobs Bill Promotion (8:20–12:53)

An interview with Russell Simmons on MSNBC is deconstructed to show alleged coaching by producers via his earpiece. The hosts claim Simmons is acting as a "corporate shill" for the Obama administration to attach the President's jobs bill to the Occupy Wall Street movement. They mock Simmons' claims about his tax payments and his "eat the rich" rhetoric.

Keywords: [russell simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russell-simmons.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [class warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-warfare.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jobs bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-bill.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Michael Bloomberg Defends Wall Street Banking Sector (12:54–15:10)

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg defends the financial sector during a radio appearance, claiming Wall Street workers only earn $40,000 to $50,000 annually. Bloomberg argues that the country should stop blaming banks for the mortgage crisis and instead focus on encouraging them to make loans. He suggests that threats of jail time for bankers are preventing economic recovery.

Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [freddie mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freddie-mac.md), [fannie mae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fannie-mae.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Cato Institute Economic Warning and Global Inflation Risks (15:11–17:42)

An economic expert from the Cato Institute warns of significant negative risks to the American economy, including potential stagflation. The analysis highlights rising prices in Spain and Britain despite high unemployment. The segment concludes with a warning that a deep recession in Europe could trigger an international contagion and a downward spiral of debt in the United States.

Keywords: [cato institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cato-institute.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), european debt, [recession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recession.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/5.md)

### 6. European Revolutions of 1848 and 40-Year Cycles (17:43–21:33)

John C. Dvorak applies his 40-year cycle theory to the current global unrest, comparing it to the European Revolutions of 1848, also known as the "Spring of Nations." He traces a pattern of revolutionary fervor and market crashes through 1888, 1928, 1968, and 2008. The hosts suggest the "Arab Spring" terminology is a scripted fractal of these historical events.

Keywords: 1848 revolutions, spring of nations, [cycle theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycle-theory.md), [market crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-crash.md), [1968](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1968.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Housing Market Collapse and Hyperinflation Theory (21:33–24:54)

The hosts debate the mechanics of inflation and its impact on the housing market. They discuss whether devaluing the dollar allows individuals to pay off debts with "cheaper money," though they note that wages are not rising to match costs. Dvorak predicts a massive slowdown in Europe and a two-year economic "toilet" period for the global economy.

Keywords: [housing market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-market.md), [hyperinflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyperinflation.md), [dollar devaluation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dollar-devaluation.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Sponsor segment: Executive Producer Credits and the 344 Club (24:56–26:22)

Adam Curry thanks Sir Boris Marinoff of Aliso Viejo and Shuttle Experts in Croydon for their financial support of Episode 344. Marinoff is credited as an Executive Producer for a $344 donation, while Shuttle Experts are named Associate Executive Producers for a $200 contribution. The hosts discuss the "344 Club" and upcoming "3 4 5 Club" milestones.

Keywords: boris marinoff, aliso viejo, croydon, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/8.md)

### 9. No Agenda Domain Names and See-and-Say Gallery (26:22–28:46)

The hosts review various community-registered domain names that forward to the show, including AnnGadget.com and LarryAndCurry.com. They highlight a project called cnsagallery.org (See-and-Say Gallery), where a listener documents visual and oral "assaults" by the Manhattan Transportation Authority (MTA) on the Long Island Railroad.

Keywords: [domains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domains.md), larry and curry, [mta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mta.md), see and say, [long island railroad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-island-railroad.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Andrew Bolt Racial Discrimination Case and McGurk Effect (28:46–31:34)

A listener report from Australia details a federal court decision against columnist Andrew Bolt for breaching the Racial Discrimination Act. The segment transitions into a discussion of the "McGurk Effect," a perceptual phenomenon where visual cues override auditory information. The hosts relate this to the propaganda techniques used in television dramas like Law & Order.

Keywords: andrew bolt, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), racial discrimination act, mcgurk effect, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/10.md)

### 11. No Agenda Mission Statement and Regime Change Meme (31:35–33:48)

Adam Curry reiterates the show's "formula" and provides instructions for listeners participating in Occupy Wall Street. He encourages protesters to use the language of the Arab Spring, specifically demanding "regime change" and a "NATO no-fly zone" to highlight the absurdity of foreign policy rhetoric when applied domestically.

Keywords: [mission statement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mission-statement.md), [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [no-fly zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-zone.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Anwar al-Awlaki Drone Strike and CIA Extraction Theory (33:50–38:11)

The hosts discuss the reported killing of U.S. citizen Anwar al-Awlaki by a drone strike in Yemen. Dvorak posits that al-Awlaki was an actor (referring to him as "Terry Greenberg") and that the event was a CIA extraction rather than a killing. They analyze White House Press Secretary Jay Carney's refusal to provide proof of al-Awlaki's operational involvement in terrorism.

Keywords: [anwar al-awlaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anwar-al-awlaki.md), samir khan, [drone strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strike.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Ruby Ridge History and Sovereign Immunity (38:12–40:43)

The discussion shifts to the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff as a historical precedent for the federal government killing American citizens. They detail the roles of Janet Reno and the FBI in the death of Gary Weaver's family. The hosts explain "sovereign immunity," noting how the federal government protected the sniper involved from state prosecution.

Keywords: [ruby ridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ruby-ridge.md), gary weaver, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [janet reno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-reno.md), [sovereign immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereign-immunity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/13.md)

### 14. ACLU Legal Challenges and the New York Times Bomber (40:43–43:59)

The hosts critique the Obama administration for blocking the ACLU from representing Anwar al-Awlaki's father in a challenge against the "targeted killing list." They also mock Eleanor Clift on The McLaughlin Group for a verbal slip where she referred to the "New York Times bomber" instead of the Times Square bomber.

Keywords: [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), [eleanor clift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eleanor-clift.md), [mclaughlin group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mclaughlin-group.md), [bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bin-laden.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Executive Order 12333 and the War on Al-Qaeda (44:00–49:23)

The hosts examine Executive Order 12333, signed by Ronald Reagan, which prohibits government-sanctioned assassinations. They play clips from The McLaughlin Group debating the legality of the al-Awlaki strike. Pat Buchanan notes a fundamental shift in rhetoric from the "War on Terror" to a specific "War on Al-Qaeda" to provide legal cover for targeted killings.

Keywords: [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), assassination ban, [pat buchanan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-buchanan.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [foreign policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Samir Khan and the Legality of Killing Americans (49:24–52:33)

The hosts discuss Samir Khan, the American editor of Inspire magazine who was also killed in the Yemen drone strike. They question why his family hasn't filed a wrongful death suit. Dvorak predicts that Obama may face legal issues in the International Criminal Court in the future and questions when drones will be used in Mexico or against domestic protesters.

Keywords: samir khan, [inspire magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), [international criminal court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-criminal-court.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Autonomous Drones and Public Execution Reality Shows (52:33–56:36)

The discussion moves to the future of "autonomous drones" that use facial recognition and bio-data to identify targets without human intervention. Adam Curry references a CNN report by Nick Robertson on the technology. The hosts jokingly suggest that drone strikes and public executions should be turned into interactive reality TV shows where the public votes via text.

Keywords: [autonomous drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autonomous-drones.md), [skynet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skynet.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [nick robertson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-robertson.md), [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Fox and Friends Cyber Master Narrative (56:37–1:00:29)

The hosts mock Fox & Friends for their coverage of Anwar al-Awlaki, specifically the description of him as a "cyber master." They deconstruct the narrative linking al-Awlaki to the 9/11 hijackers of Flight 77 and various "homegrown" terror plots. They argue the media is casting al-Awlaki as a "mastermind" to justify the drone program.

Keywords: [fox and friends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-and-friends.md), cyber master, [flight 77](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-77.md), [khalid sheikh mohammed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khalid-sheikh-mohammed.md), [homegrown terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homegrown-terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/18.md)

### 19. FBI Footnote Discrepancies and Al-Awlaki's Background (1:00:29–1:06:37)

A Fox News investigative report is analyzed regarding FBI Special Agent Wade Ammerman and missing documents related to Anwar al-Awlaki's 2002 entry into the U.S. The FBI reportedly claimed "herculean efforts" to find a document cited in the 9/11 Commission Report, only to later withhold it. The hosts suggest al-Awlaki may have been a "flipped" asset.

Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), 9/11 commission report, wade ammerman, [foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), passport file

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Demos Think Tank and Digital Judgment Lessons (1:06:38–1:12:56)

The hosts critique a report from the UK think tank Demos, which advocates for "digital judgment lessons" in schools to combat internet conspiracy theories. The report claims 48% of teachers have argued with students about misinformation. Curry and Dvorak characterize this as the creation of a "Ministry of Truth" involving Google and Yahoo to control the narrative in classrooms.

Keywords: demos, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [ministry of truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry-of-truth.md), [digital literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-literacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/20.md)

### 21. WTC7 and the Financial Times Connection (1:12:56–1:16:10)

The hosts examine the staff of the Demos think tank, noting connections to The Financial Times. They criticize the Demos report for dismissing the film "Loose Change" and 9/11 skepticism without addressing specific anomalies like the collapse of World Trade Center 7. They argue the initiative is a "money grab" to fund government-approved curriculum.

Keywords: [world trade center 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-trade-center-7.md), [loose change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loose-change.md), [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [ministry of truth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ministry-of-truth.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Jimmy Kimmel Unnecessary Censorship and Bleeping Humor (1:16:14–1:19:00)

Adam Curry plays a clip from Jimmy Kimmel's "Unnecessary Censorship" segment, where harmless words are bleeped to sound like profanity. He suggests using this technique on political figures like Nancy Pelosi to highlight the absurdity of their speeches. Dvorak remains skeptical of the humor, preferring unedited television.

Keywords: [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [bleeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bleeping.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Michelle Obama Target Shopping Trip Publicity (1:19:01–1:21:50)

The hosts deconstruct a "secret" shopping trip by First Lady Michelle Obama to a Target store in Virginia. They argue the event was a staged PR stunt and a "money grab" for campaign contributions. They note the timing coincides with Target's efforts to fight unionization among its employees, suggesting a political quid pro quo.

Keywords: [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), [target](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/target.md), union busting, [pr stunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pr-stunt.md), [first lady](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-lady.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/23.md)

### 24. United States Postal Service Privatization Scam (1:21:51–1:25:43)

The hosts discuss the financial crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, arguing it is a manufactured "scam" to force privatization. They explain that Congress mandated the USPS to pre-fund 75 years of retiree health benefits over a decade, which is the primary cause of their reported losses. They suggest lobbyists for FedEx and UPS are behind the move.

Keywords: [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [federal express](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-express.md), [ups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ups.md), retirement funding, [privatization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privatization.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/24.md)

### 25. European Stability Mechanism and the ESM Treaty (1:25:44–1:33:15)

Adam Curry presents a "smoking gun" document regarding the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) Treaty. He details how the treaty grants the ESM and its directors total legal immunity, tax-free status, and the power to make "cash calls" to Eurozone member states. He warns that this unelected body in Luxembourg represents a total takeover of European taxation and sovereignty.

Keywords: esm treaty, [eurozone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurozone.md), [luxembourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luxembourg.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), [financial stability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-stability.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/25.md)

### 26. NPR Caller Questions Ron Paul Media Blackout (1:33:16–1:35:33)

A caller on NPR challenges the host about the lack of coverage for Ron Paul, despite his success in straw polls and military support. The hosts use this to highlight the "fixed" nature of political debates and the media's role in selecting frontrunners like Rick Perry and Mitt Romney while ignoring Paul.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), straw polls, [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Sponsor segment: Knighting Ceremony and Listener Donations (1:35:34–1:39:49)

The hosts read a list of donors, including Paul Gabrielson and Sir Schnorrerstey. They discuss the "No Agenda Mobile" Android app and the 50% revenue split provided by developer Kevin Kozen. Curry encourages listeners to send checks instead of using PayPal and thanks the 2% of the live audience that contributes financially.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight.md), nathan vanderhorst, [android app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android-app.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Ham Radio Rigs and USB Toothbrushes (1:39:49–1:43:04)

Adam Curry discusses his new ham radio "rig" and a USB toothbrush sent by Sir Birch. The hosts exchange banter about radio licenses and medical procedures, offering "karma" to a listener's father undergoing an angiogram. They also wish a happy 9th birthday to Nathan Vanderhorst, son of Black Knight Sir George Vanderhorst.

Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), transceiver, usb toothbrush, sir birch, angiogram

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Moon Rising Documentary and NASA Photo Manipulation (1:43:05–1:44:51)

Adam Curry recommends the documentary "Moon Rising," which claims to show colorized NASA photos revealing moon bases and light disks. The film argues that NASA has systematically manipulated lunar photography to hide extraterrestrial structures. Dvorak remains skeptical of the "space elevator" and moon base claims.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [moon bases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-bases.md), hubble telescope, [space elevator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-elevator.md), [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Governing Through Crime and NCIS Propaganda (1:44:52–1:47:08)

The hosts discuss the book "Governing Through Crime" by Jonathan Simon, which explores how the war on crime has transformed American democracy. They analyze an episode of NCIS as propaganda designed to reinforce the idea that "once a con, always a con," discouraging the hiring of former inmates and supporting the prison-industrial complex.

Keywords: jonathan simon, [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [prison industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prison-industrial-complex.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), ex-cons

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Blue Bloods See-and-Say Propaganda (1:47:09–1:48:36)

A clip from the show "Blue Bloods" featuring Tom Selleck is used to illustrate the "See Something, Say Something" meme in popular media. The hosts link this cultural conditioning back to the Ruby Ridge incident, where a neighbor's report led to a federal standoff. They remind listeners of the See-and-Say Gallery website.

Keywords: [blue bloods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-bloods.md), [tom selleck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-selleck.md), [see something say something](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/see-something-say-something.md), [mta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mta.md), [ruby ridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ruby-ridge.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/31.md)

### 32. US Ambassador Robert Ford Pelted in Syria (1:48:37–1:51:42)

The hosts analyze reports of U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford being pelted with eggs and tomatoes by supporters of President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. They question whether the Syrian people are actually rejecting U.S. interference. Dvorak notes that The New York Times is using questionable photos of lone protesters to maintain the anti-Syrian narrative.

Keywords: [robert ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-ford.md), [damascus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damascus.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [euronews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euronews.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Hillary Clinton Condemns Syrian Intimidation Campaign (1:51:43–1:54:25)

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses the attack on Ambassador Robert Ford, calling it an "inexcusable assault" and part of a campaign of intimidation by the Assad regime. She cites the Vienna Convention's requirement for host countries to protect diplomats. The hosts mock her rhetoric and the scripted nature of the press conference.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [vienna convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vienna-convention.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [intimidation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intimidation.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Obama Jonas Brothers Predator Drone Joke (1:54:26–1:57:09)

The hosts revisit a joke made by President Obama at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where he threatened the Jonas Brothers with "Predator drones" if they got ideas about his daughters. They contrast the "humorous" use of the technology with the actual killing of American citizens, noting the "bloodthirsty" reaction from some right-wing commentators.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jonas brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonas-brothers.md), [predator drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drones.md), [white house correspondents dinner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-correspondents-dinner.md), brian sussman

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/34.md)

### 35. John McCain and Lindsey Graham Visit Libya (1:57:09–2:00:32)

Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham visit Libya to meet with the Transitional National Committee (TNC). The hosts argue the visit is primarily about business interests, including oil and companies like PepsiCo. Lindsey Graham is heard comparing the Libyan conflict to the American Revolution of 1776 while advocating for similar action in Syria.

Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [pepsico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pepsico.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/35.md)

### 36. The New Silk Road and Afghanistan Transition (2:00:32–2:06:10)

The hosts identify a new geopolitical meme: "The New Silk Road." They play clips of Susan Rice and Hillary Clinton discussing a regional trade network centered in Afghanistan involving highways, rail, and energy pipelines. They suggest the project is a massive "money grab" designed to benefit industrialists and secure CIA interests in the region.

Keywords: [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), [uzbekistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uzbekistan.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/36.md)

### 37. European High-Speed Rail and UK Train Failures (2:06:10–2:08:15)

President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to Morocco to kick off a French-funded high-speed rail line is discussed. In contrast, the hosts share a story from Ipswich, UK, where a train broke down because it was 70 degrees and the driver had to ask passengers for bottled water to use as engine coolant.

Keywords: [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [morocco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morocco.md), ipswich, coolant

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Swine Flu Narcolepsy and Methyl Iodide Ban (2:08:17–2:11:09)

The hosts discuss reports from Northern Ireland linking the swine flu vaccine to narcolepsy. They also mock a California politician's "better safe than sorry" justification for banning the pesticide methyl iodide, comparing it to the FAA's baseless ban on laptop use during flights in the early days of computing.

Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [narcolepsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcolepsy.md), methyl iodide, [pesticides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pesticides.md), better safe than sorry

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Obama Ethics Class and Speechwriter Jon Lovett (2:11:12–2:14:46)

The show concludes with a clip of President Obama admitting he didn't like his 8th-grade ethics class. The hosts discuss Obama's former speechwriter, Jon Lovett, who left the White House to pursue a career as a Hollywood screenwriter. Adam Curry announces he is traveling to Austin before the next show on Thursday.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md), jon lovett, [david axelrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-axelrod.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/39.md)

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