# Grandma Clinton

> The fall of the Gaddafi regime provides a political victory for Hillary Clinton and Nicolas Sarkozy while global financial markets face a systemic breakdown.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 349
- **Published:** 2011-10-20
- **Length:** 2h 31m
- **Topics:** Gaddafi death, [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Bank of America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [Euro crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro-crisis.md), [Rand Paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), FEMA test, [Libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton

## About this episode

Hillary Clinton arrived in Tripoli this week to signal U.S. support for a new Libyan national army and police force just forty-eight hours before the capture and death of Moammar Gaddafi. While Clinton celebrated the news on her Blackberry in Afghanistan, French President Nicolas Sarkozy moved to secure oil interests for Total Fina as Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril threatened to resign. The transition remains chaotic as rebels deploy improvised secret weapons and NATO forces face questions regarding the legality of bombing ground convoys under a no-fly zone mandate.

Financial instability intensifies across Europe as Moody's threatens to downgrade French banks and Greek bond yields reach levels signaling total insolvency. In the United States, Bank of America transferred $75 trillion in derivatives to FDIC-insured units with Federal Reserve approval, effectively shifting the risk of European debt collapse onto American taxpayers. Meanwhile, Senator Rand Paul confronted Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner over the Federal Reserve's role in the housing bubble, and Senator Scott Brown challenged the administration on the failure of small business lending programs during a period of record student loan debt.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak knight Dean Bertram and Christian Herzog for their contributions to the No Agenda Roundtable. The hosts examine a South Korean commercial for weight-loss coffee and a bizarre Johnson & Johnson advertisement featuring a talking vagina diary. Between deconstructing CIA interrogation tape destruction and the FEMA nationwide emergency alert test, the show tracks a shipment of No Agenda slave t-shirts being sent to a North Korean university as humanitarian aid.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 349 Introduction and Broadcaster Anecdote (0:00–1:54)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 349 of the No Agenda show on October 20, 2011. They discuss a listener's anecdote about a professional broadcaster who refuses to listen to the show because it resembles a "morning zoo" format. The hosts joke about their use of sound effects, specifically an AK-47 machine gun sound sourced from the BBC.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), episode 349, [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), broadcaster, [morning zoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-zoo.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Moammar Gaddafi Captured and Killed in Libya (1:54–3:33)

Reports emerge regarding the capture and death of Moammar Gaddafi in Libya. The hosts examine video screen caps and footage of the event while questioning the official narrative of how he died. They observe the extensive damage to Libyan towns caused by NATO bombing and rebel anti-aircraft fire.

Keywords: moammar gaddafi, [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), sirte, capture, [rebels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rebels.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Hillary Clinton Visit to Tripoli and Rebel Secret Weapons (3:35–6:50)

Hillary Clinton visited Tripoli two days prior to Gaddafi's death to meet with Transitional National Council officials. The BBC reported on a new "secret weapon" used by rebels in Misrata, described as a concrete and steel hybrid of a bulldozer and a battleship. The hosts mock the vehicle's design, comparing it to a Mardi Gras float or a custom car project.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [tripoli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tripoli.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [misrata](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misrata.md), rebel weapon, battleship

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/3.md)

### 4. US Military Training and Fulbright Program Expansion in Libya (6:50–10:23)

Hillary Clinton signaled US readiness to help build a national army and police force in Libya under civilian command. She announced the resumption and doubling of the Fulbright program to bring Libyan students to the United States for training. The hosts interpret her comments about Libya's "human resources" as a plan to exploit the nation's wealth.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [transitional national council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transitional-national-council.md), fulbright program, national army, [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Nicolas Sarkozy Political Benefits from Libyan Conflict (10:24–13:41)

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is identified as a primary beneficiary of the Libyan victory, potentially securing interests for the oil company Total Fina. While Sarkozy celebrates a new baby and a military win, he faces domestic pressure to secure European Stability Fund money for failing French banks. Meanwhile, Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril threatens to resign amidst leadership chaos.

Keywords: [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [mahmoud jibril](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mahmoud-jibril.md), total fina, [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), european stability fund, [jean-claude trichet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jean-claude-trichet.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/5.md)

### 6. European Debt Crisis and Greek Bond Yields (13:42–15:53)

The European financial situation deteriorates as Moody's threatens to downgrade French banks, which would trigger massive fund withdrawals. In Athens, strikes and violence continue as Greek bond yields reach extreme levels, effectively signaling a one-sided gamble on the country's solvency. The hosts discuss the difficulty for amateur investors to hedge against these collapses using credit default swaps.

Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), greek bonds, [moody's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moody-s.md), french banks, [credit default swaps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-default-swaps.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Pension Cuts and Occupy Movements in the Netherlands (15:54–16:41)

Dutch pension funds announce a projected 15% drop in payouts for 2013 alongside rising premiums. Occupy movements emerge in Amsterdam and The Hague as citizens face increasing economic pressure. The hosts predict that European protests will become more violent as the financial situation worsens.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [the hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [pension funds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pension-funds.md), [occupy movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-movement.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Currency Repatriation and Franco-German Tensions (16:43–19:00)

The strength of the Euro and Japanese Yen is attributed to nations repatriating money into collapsing systems rather than economic health. Tensions rise between Germany and France over the funding and use of the European stability fund to bail out French banks. Analysts suggest the European union is nearing a total structural breakdown.

Keywords: [euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), [yen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yen.md), dvorak horowitz show, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [bank bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailout.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/8.md)

### 9. US Celebration of Gaddafi Death and Clinton Reaction (19:00–21:43)

John McCain and other US officials publicly celebrate the killing of Moammar Gaddafi. CNN footage captures Hillary Clinton's enthusiastic reaction to receiving the news via Blackberry while in Afghanistan. The hosts criticize the bloodthirsty nature of the public celebration and the lack of diplomatic decorum regarding the death of a world leader.

Keywords: [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaddafi.md), celebration

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Conflicting Reports on Gaddafi Capture and NATO Involvement (21:43–25:40)

Reuters and other news outlets provide conflicting accounts of Gaddafi's final moments, involving a NATO air strike on a convoy and a subsequent capture in a tunnel. The hosts question how a "no-fly zone" mandate allowed for the bombing of a ground convoy. They conclude that the event provides necessary political wins for Sarkozy, Obama, and the departing Hillary Clinton.

Keywords: [gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaddafi.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), sirte, convoy, [no-fly zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-zone.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Hillary Clinton Retirement Plans and Chelsea Clinton Career (25:43–30:26)

Hillary Clinton discusses her plans to leave politics at the end of the current term to focus on writing, teaching, and advocacy for women and girls. The hosts express skepticism, suggesting she may still run in 2012 or 2016. They also claim internal sources indicate Chelsea Clinton is being groomed for a future political or diplomatic role.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), [2012 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012-election.md), [public service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-service.md), women and girls

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Executive Producer Contributions and Knighting of Dean Bertram (30:27–33:10)

Baron Von Pelsmacher provides a significant donation from Belgium, leading the hosts to joke about his connection to the Dexia bank bailout. Dean Bertram, a listener from Accra, Ghana, contributes to reach the level of knighthood after discovering the show through an interview on The Skeptic Zone. The hosts officially "de-doosh" Bertram for his support.

Keywords: [baron von pelsmacher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baron-von-pelsmacher.md), [dean bertram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dean-bertram.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [ghana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghana.md), skeptic zone, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/12.md)

### 13. North Korean University Orders No Agenda Slave T-Shirts (33:11–36:24)

A university in North Korea reportedly placed an order for No Agenda "Slave" t-shirts. Due to State Department restrictions, the shirts are being shipped as "humanitarian aid" labeled as chest warmers. The hosts encourage the North Korean students to take photos in the shirts in front of statues of Kim Jong-il while wearing sunglasses for anonymity.

Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), slave t-shirts, [kim jong-il](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-il.md), [humanitarian aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanitarian-aid.md), [pyongyang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pyongyang.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/13.md)

### 14. No Agenda PR Initiative and Domain Name Forwarding (36:25–39:54)

Listeners continue to register and forward provocative domain names to the No Agenda website as a PR tactic. New domains include distractionoftheweek.com, dronecall.com, and various "prize" domains like walmartprizes.com intended to trick users into finding the show. The hosts praise the creativity of the "human resources" in propagating the show's formula.

Keywords: [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), pr initiative, [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), gaga clinton, [lipitor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lipitor.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Jonathan Kaye and the Anti-Conspiracy Book Among the Truthers (39:55–45:16)

One of the hosts interviewed Jonathan Kaye, author of "Among the Truthers," a book that categorizes conspiracy theorists as "cranks" or "failed historians." The host describes Kaye as a shill for the Foundation for Defending Democracies (FDD) who avoids refuting specific claims like the collapse of WTC 7. The discussion highlights Kaye's assertion that conspiracy theories are primarily a male phenomenon rooted in anti-semitism.

Keywords: jonathan kaye, among the truthers, [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [wtc 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wtc-7.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), fdd

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/15.md)

### 16. CIA Interrogation Tapes and Judicial Immunity (45:17–46:15)

Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein declined to find the CIA in contempt for destroying videotapes of 9/11 detainee interrogations. The judge concluded that penalizing the agency would serve no beneficial purpose. The hosts interpret this as a sign of the intelligence community's untouchable status due to their control over the drone program.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), judge alvin hellerstein, [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), interrogation tapes, [contempt of court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contempt-of-court.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Rand Paul Confronts Timothy Geithner on Interest Rates (46:16–51:39)

Senator Rand Paul questioned Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner regarding the Federal Reserve's role in creating the housing bubble through low interest rates. Geithner defended the Fed's actions, citing the need to protect taxpayers and manage a complex economy. The hosts discuss the history of market crashes and the impact of repealing the Glass-Steagall Act on financial stability.

Keywords: [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [housing bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-bubble.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [glass-steagall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glass-steagall.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Republican Primary Debates and Media Ratings Bonanza (51:39–55:10)

The Republican primary debates are described as a high-ratings "American Gladiators" style show for networks like CNN. Aaron Burnett and other analysts are criticized for ignoring Occupy Las Vegas protesters outside the venue. The hosts mock the theatrical nature of the event, including the wardrobe and the aggressive behavior of candidates like Michelle Bachmann.

Keywords: [republican debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-debate.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [aaron burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aaron-burnett.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [michelle bachman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-bachman.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Ron Paul on Negotiating for Hostages (55:10–57:36)

During a debate, Ron Paul defended the concept of negotiating for hostages, citing Israel's recent prisoner exchange with the Palestinian Authority. He argued that the US has a history of such negotiations with the Soviet Union and Iran. Paul also challenged the classification of Guantanamo Bay detainees as "terrorists," noting they are legally suspects who have not had trials.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [palestinian authority](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestinian-authority.md), [hostages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hostages.md), [guantanamo bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Rick Perry and the Virtual Defense Zone (57:37–1:01:17)

Governor Rick Perry proposed a "virtual defense zone" on the US-Mexico border using Predator drones and boots on the ground. The hosts criticize Perry's debate performance and his attacks on Mitt Romney regarding the hiring of illegal immigrants. They suggest the election process is a marketing scam where the media favors candidates like Romney by placing them at center stage.

Keywords: [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), [predator drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drones.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [illegal immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-immigration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Vice Presidential Predictions and the Latino Vote (1:01:17–1:04:41)

The hosts speculate on potential vice presidential pairings, suggesting Herman Cain or Marco Rubio as strong candidates to balance the Republican ticket. Rubio is highlighted for his appeal to the crucial Latino voting demographic, which represents a large portion of the prime-time television audience. They argue that many candidates are currently "auditioning" for the VP slot rather than the presidency.

Keywords: [herman cain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herman-cain.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), [vice president](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-president.md), latino vote, [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Media Marginalization of Ron Paul on Morning Joe (1:04:42–1:09:48)

The MSNBC program "Morning Joe" discusses the media's perceived blackout of Ron Paul despite his strong polling and fundraising. Analysts on the show describe Paul as an "extra" in the political drama who is not part of the mainstream "cast." The hosts compare political candidate selection to the "X Factor," where image and "looking the part" matter more than policy.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [morning joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morning-joe.md), [mika brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mika-brzezinski.md), [joe scarborough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-scarborough.md), [media blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-blackout.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Michelle Bachmann Demands Reimbursement from Liberated Nations (1:09:50–1:10:48)

Michelle Bachmann suggested that nations "liberated" by the United States, such as Iraq and Libya, should reimburse the US for the cost of their liberation. The hosts mock this proposal, imagining Bachmann presenting receipts to foreign governments. They link this rhetoric to the broader plan of installing US-trained military forces in those regions.

Keywords: [michelle bachmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-bachmann.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [foreign aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-aid.md), [reimbursement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reimbursement.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Anderson Cooper Fecal Strep Segment (1:10:49–1:12:42)

Anderson Cooper featured a segment on his daytime talk show where he had office items tested for bacteria, discovering "fecal strep" on his cell phone. The hosts mock the segment and the "Anderson Pooper" nickname. They question the necessity of broadcasting such information and joke about Cooper's personal hygiene.

Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), fecal strep, [hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hygiene.md), daytime talk show, [cell phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cell-phone.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/24.md)

### 25. FEMA Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test (1:12:45–1:14:23)

FEMA announces the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System scheduled for November 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The test will involve radio, cable, and satellite television, and may include text messages to mobile phones. The hosts mock the robotic voice used in the announcement and express concern over the government's ability to reach citizens directly.

Keywords: [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [emergency alert system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-alert-system.md), november 9, [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), national test

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Scott Brown Challenges Geithner on Small Business Loans (1:14:25–1:17:18)

Senator Scott Brown confronted Timothy Geithner over the failure of the small business lending program, noting that only one in ten small banks participated. Brown argued that regulatory uncertainty and a "wet blanket" of new administration regulations are preventing job creation in Massachusetts. Geithner defended the program as a measure to protect taxpayer resources during a slow recovery.

Keywords: [scott brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-brown.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [regulations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulations.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Mary Landrieu on Millionaire Tax Terminology (1:17:20–1:20:30)

Senator Mary Landrieu clarified the distinction between "millionaires" (those with $1 million in assets) and those with an annual income over $1 million during a hearing. She argued that the proposed tax increases target high-income families rather than those who have simply accumulated assets through hard work. The hosts comment on Landrieu's appearance and her debate with Senator Marco Rubio.

Keywords: [mary landrieu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mary-landrieu.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), millionaire tax, [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), assets

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Naomi Wolf Arrest at Occupy Wall Street Protest (1:20:31–1:30:18)

Author Naomi Wolf was arrested during an Occupy Wall Street protest outside a Huffington Post event honoring Kim Kardashian. Wolf claimed she was complying with the law and was arrested by a "phalanx" of police while walking on the sidewalk. The hosts dismiss the arrest as a calculated publicity stunt by a celebrity looking to increase her profile within the movement.

Keywords: [naomi wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naomi-wolf.md), [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [huffington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huffington-post.md), [kim kardashian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-kardashian.md), [publicity stunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publicity-stunt.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Louisiana House Bill 195 Bans Cash for Second-Hand Goods (1:30:20–1:36:22)

Louisiana Representative Ricky Hardy co-authored House Bill 195, which prohibits the use of cash in transactions for second-hand goods, requiring checks or electronic payments instead. The law targets criminals selling stolen copper and electronics but also applies to jewelry, precious metals, and furniture. The hosts argue the law is unconstitutional as it rejects US currency as legal tender for debt.

Keywords: [louisiana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louisiana.md), hb 195, ricky hardy, [cash ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-ban.md), second-hand dealers, copper theft

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Iranian Assassination Plot and Obama Accountability (1:36:24–1:37:45)

President Obama discussed the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in Washington D.C., stating there must be accountability even if high-level Iranian officials lacked detailed knowledge. The hosts suggest the story has been buried by the news of Gaddafi's death because the public found the Iranian plot narrative unbelievable.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), saudi embassy, [assassination plot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination-plot.md), [accountability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accountability.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Marijuana Classification and DEA Crackdowns (1:37:46–1:40:11)

The Obama administration, through DEA head Michelle Leonhardt, maintains marijuana's classification as a Schedule 1 drug, equating it to heroin. Despite campaign promises, the administration has increased crackdowns on medical marijuana operations in California. The hosts also mention a viral video of a "mushroom freakout" and the illegality of psilocybin.

Keywords: [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), michelle leonhardt, [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Coffee Marketed as Weight Loss Aid in Asia (1:40:12–1:43:35)

A South Korean commercial promotes "Fashion Coffee" as a healthy and advanced way to lose weight. The hosts suggest this is part of a global "pump and dump" scheme by commodity traders to increase coffee consumption. They also reference studies linking coffee consumption to reduced depression in women.

Keywords: [coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coffee.md), [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), fashion coffee, commodity pump

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Karma Success Stories and Gary Blatt Donation (1:43:35–1:45:11)

Gary Blatt and his wife Amy met one of the hosts at a TWiT broadcast, donating $66 in cash to "top" a previous donation. Amy shared a story about how receiving "karma" on a previous episode led to professional success in publishing. The hosts joke about Leo Laporte witnessing the interaction while he was busy reading ads.

Keywords: [gary blatt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-blatt.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [twit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twit.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/33.md)

### 34. 11/11/11 Donation Drive and Agenda 21 Resistance (1:45:13–1:48:44)

The hosts read donations centered around the upcoming 11/11/11 date, including a contribution from "Future Knight Zogg." A dentist from Port Angeles, Washington, donated to celebrate his county's decision to remove ICLEI/Agenda 21 protocols. The segment also includes a discussion on the technical improvements of the new Philips Sonicare toothbrush.

Keywords: 11/11/11, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [port angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md), sonic toothbrush

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Listener Karma Requests and Wedding Announcements (1:48:45–1:55:47)

The hosts distribute "karma" to various listeners, including Jennifer in Australia for her exams and Elliot in Pennsylvania for his upcoming wedding. A donor named Stephanie Edwards credits the show for educating her on the dangers of Monsanto and GMO foods. The hosts also discuss their upcoming move to Austin, Texas, and their plans for gardening.

Keywords: [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md), [wedding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wedding.md), university exams

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Stolen Car Karma and Associate Executive Producers (1:55:47–1:58:03)

Jason Baker, a founding producer of the No Agenda stream, requests karma after his wife's car was stolen from their garage. Another listener, Mark Wilson, writes in to correct a clerical error where he was credited twice as an Associate Executive Producer. The hosts thank their monthly donors and encourage listeners to visit the show's various websites.

Keywords: jason baker, [mark wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-wilson.md), beamer, [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), donation error

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Knighting Ceremony for Dean Bertram and Christian Herzog (1:58:05–1:59:47)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighthood ceremony for Dean Bertram and Christian Herzog. The donors are recognized for their $1,000 contributions and are welcomed to the "No Agenda Roundtable." The hosts use a sound effect of a sword being drawn to finalize the pronouncement.

Keywords: [dean bertram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dean-bertram.md), christian herzog, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md), [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Economic Crisis and Rising Prostitution in Portugal (1:59:48–2:01:18)

Reports from Portugal indicate a significant rise in women in their 30s, including mothers, turning to prostitution to pay rent and feed their children due to the economic crisis. The hosts discuss a previous prediction that a similar trend would hit the United States by 2015. They describe the news as a "bittersweet" indicator of total societal collapse.

Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [prostitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prostitution.md), [economic collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-collapse.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), mothers

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Vitamin Study Claims Higher Death Risk for Women (2:01:19–2:06:06)

A widely publicized study in the Archives of Internal Medicine claims that common vitamin supplements may increase the death risk in older women. The hosts deconstruct the study, noting it was based on self-reported surveys over 18 years and was heavily "adjusted" for various factors. They suggest the study is a PR campaign funded by pharmaceutical companies to discourage the use of natural supplements and organic farming.

Keywords: [vitamins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitamins.md), [dietary supplements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dietary-supplements.md), archives of internal medicine, [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [pr campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pr-campaign.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Johnson & Johnson Vagina Commercial (2:06:07–2:09:04)

Johnson & Johnson released a commercial featuring a "diary of a vagina" to market feminine hygiene products. The hosts mock the abstract and "ferocious" descriptions used in the ad. They note a cultural shift where the word "vagina" is now used gratuitously in scripts and commercials to normalize the marketing of these products.

Keywords: [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [vagina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vagina.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [feminine hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminine-hygiene.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Vagina Jokes in Animated Television (2:09:05–2:10:49)

The hosts discuss the prevalence of vagina-related humor in animated shows like "American Dad." They also mention a Viagra sponsorship for a Van Gogh virtual tour on the 60 Minutes website. They criticize the lack of shame in modern advertising and the reliance on crude humor in television writing.

Keywords: [american dad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dad.md), [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), vagina jokes, [animation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animation.md), [viagra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viagra.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Mystery Construction on the White House North Lawn (2:10:50–2:12:28)

Construction crews have been digging a massive hole on the White House North Lawn for over a year, with officials citing national security for the secrecy. Speculation ranges from a new underground bunker to a "presidential man cave" or swimming pool. The hosts question the "transparency" of the administration regarding such a visible project.

Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [west wing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-wing.md), [construction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/construction.md), [bunker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bunker.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Queen Elizabeth II Visit to Australia and Republicanism (2:12:29–2:15:57)

Queen Elizabeth II visits Australia amidst a poll showing 55% support for the monarchy, the highest in decades. Prime Minister Julia Gillard faced criticism for bowing and shaking the Queen's hand instead of curtsying. The hosts discuss the 1999 referendum and the potential for republicanism to rise again when Prince Charles takes the throne.

Keywords: [queen elizabeth ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [julia gillard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julia-gillard.md), [monarchy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monarchy.md), [republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republic.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Australian Media Protocol on Security Information (2:15:57–2:16:51)

Leading Australian media organizations rejected a formal government proposal to limit reporting on sensitive security information but agreed to "facilitate communication" with police. The hosts compare this to the British "D-notice" system. They warn that this agreement will lead to increased information withholding and government-sanctioned lies in the Australian press.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [d-notice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/d-notice.md), [media censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-censorship.md), [public safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-safety.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Bank of America Derivative Transfer to FDIC Units (2:16:52–2:18:48)

Bank of America moved $75 trillion in derivatives from its Merrill Lynch unit to a subsidiary holding insured retail deposits. The Federal Reserve approved the move despite objections from the FDIC, which now bears the risk if the derivatives fail. The hosts describe this as a "scam" to ensure the government guarantees the bank's risky bets on European debt.

Keywords: [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [merrill lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrill-lynch.md), [derivatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derivatives.md), [fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [credit default swaps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-default-swaps.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/45.md)

### 46. US Student Loan Debt Surpasses One Trillion Dollars (2:18:48–2:21:45)

Total student loan debt in the United States has surpassed $1 trillion, exceeding total credit card debt. The hosts discuss how bankruptcy laws have been changed to prevent the discharge of student loans, creating a permanent debt class. They note that many young people are staying in school indefinitely to defer payments while working untaxed side jobs.

Keywords: [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [community college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-college.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Libya Wimax Infrastructure and Belgian Arms Exports (2:21:45–2:25:17)

Libya has had functional Wimax internet infrastructure in major cities since 2008, contradicting the media portrayal of the country as primitive. Additionally, reports indicate that Belgium has been the top arms exporter to Middle Eastern regimes like Libya and Syria since 2005. The hosts suggest Belgium acts as a "middleman" for international arms deals that other nations cannot conduct directly.

Keywords: [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [wimax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wimax.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [arms dealer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-dealer.md), middleman, export

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/47.md)

### 48. MSNBC Drone Rant and 12-Second Transmission Break (2:25:17–2:31:13)

During a segment on the Dylan Ratigan Show, a contributor named Imogen delivered a critical rant against the US drone program and the legality of CIA-led assassinations. Mid-speech, the MSNBC feed cut to a blue screen for 12 seconds before returning. The hosts suggest the "glitch" was a deliberate interruption of a sensitive topic, and they provide links to the full clip in their show notes.

Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [dylan ratigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dylan-ratigan.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md), [technical glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-glitch.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/349-grandma-clinton/chapter/48.md)

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