# Threshold Event

> A viral humanitarian campaign masks a resource war in Africa as federal agencies weigh the legality of targeting American citizens with domestic drone strikes.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 390
- **Published:** 2012-03-11
- **Length:** 2h 45m
- **Topics:** [Kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md), [AFRICOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africom.md), [Drone Strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), [CISPA](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cispa.md), [SXSW](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sxsw.md), [Iron Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-dome.md), [SPLC](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event

## About this episode

Invisible Children and the viral Kony 2012 campaign serve as a psychological operation to justify U.S. military expansion in Africa via AFRICOM. While Angelina Jolie and the International Criminal Court advocate for intervention, Ugandan citizens report that the video misrepresents local realities to secure regional oil and mineral resources against Chinese influence.

FBI Director Robert Mueller admitted in a Congressional hearing that he would have to check on the legality of using drone strikes against American citizens on domestic soil. This testimony coincides with the introduction of House Resolution 107 by Congressman Walter Jones, which seeks to make unauthorized executive military force an impeachable offense. Meanwhile, the Southern Poverty Law Center and Heidi Beirich are framing constitutionalist Patriot groups as domestic terror threats to expand federal surveillance powers.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the commercialization of SXSW in Austin, Texas, including the rise of iPad slave necklaces and robotic shopping carts. The duo also examines the restoration of Professor John Walker-Smith’s medical credibility following a successful appeal against the General Medical Council regarding the controversial 1998 MMR vaccine study.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/transcript.md.

### 1. South by Southwest 2012, Austin Weather, and Johnny Feelgood (0:00–8:56)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show from Austin, Texas, discussing the rainy weather coinciding with the start of South by Southwest (SXSW). They critique the commercialization of the festival, including high parking fees and corporate parties hosted by companies like Second Market. Curry recounts heckling a CEO about high-frequency trading and meeting a local artist named Johnny Feelgood.

Keywords: [south by southwest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-by-southwest.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [molly wood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molly-wood.md), second market, [high-frequency trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-frequency-trading.md), johnny feelgood

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Daylight Saving Time, Windows XP Update Failures (8:57–11:24)

The hosts complain about the "stolen hour" due to the start of Daylight Saving Time, which they characterize as a government training exercise. Dvorak notes that his Windows XP machine failed to update the time automatically, unlike his Vista machine. The segment transitions into impressions of Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski following Kissinger's appearance on Fareed Zakaria's program.

Keywords: [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [windows xp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-xp.md), [windows vista](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-vista.md), [henry kissinger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-kissinger.md), [zbigniew brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zbigniew-brzezinski.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Kony 2012 Viral Video, AFRICOM, Ugandan Perspectives (11:25–17:36)

The discussion focuses on the viral "Kony 2012" video by Invisible Children, which the hosts label as a psychological operation (psyop) to justify U.S. military expansion in Africa via AFRICOM. They analyze a CNN report by Barbara Starr and play a YouTube clip from a young Ugandan woman who claims the video misrepresents the current reality in her country. They suggest the campaign is a front for securing regional resources and countering Chinese influence.

Keywords: [joseph kony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-kony.md), [invisible children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invisible-children.md), [uganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uganda.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [barbara starr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-starr.md), [africom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africom.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Economic Hitman, African Resource Wars, Myanmar Pipeline (17:35–22:37)

A letter from a self-described "economic hitman" prompts a debate about whether U.S. involvement in Uganda and Malawi is driven by humanitarian aid or oil and mineral interests. Curry argues that the U.S. is engaged in a proxy conflict with China to block their energy pipelines, specifically citing Hillary Clinton's visit to Myanmar regarding a Chinese pipeline project.

Keywords: [uganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uganda.md), [sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sudan.md), [malawi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malawi.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Angelina Jolie, Joseph Kony, International Criminal Court (22:38–24:13)

Actress Angelina Jolie publicly supports the "Stop Kony" movement, stating that she has met with the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. The hosts mock her involvement, questioning her actual knowledge of the ground situation in Uganda and the Congo.

Keywords: [angelina jolie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angelina-jolie.md), [joseph kony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-kony.md), [uganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uganda.md), [international criminal court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-criminal-court.md), [invisible children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invisible-children.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/5.md)

### 6. South African Rugby Commercial, New World Order, 129 Years (24:13–30:33)

A listener-submitted audio clip from a South African rugby broadcast features a commercial for Sasfin Bank mentioning a "New World Order" 129 years in the making. The hosts attempt to decode the significance of the number 129, researching historical events from 1883, including the Boer War and the birth of the Ontario Rugby Football Union, while jokingly referencing conspiracy theories about Napoleon and Hitler.

Keywords: [south africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-africa.md), rugby, [new world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-world-order.md), sasfin bank, boer war, [adolf hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adolf-hitler.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Executive Producer Donations, Karma, De-douching (30:34–37:21)

The hosts acknowledge significant financial support from "producers," including a $2,012 anonymous donation. They perform "de-douching" rituals and grant "karma" to listeners for various life events, such as job hunts and anniversaries. One Canadian donor criticizes Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party's drug legislation.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [stephen harper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-harper.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Mayan Challenge Coins, No Agenda Domain Forwards (37:22–42:28)

The show promotes the "Mayan Coin" project, a 2012-themed challenge coin designed by a listener. They also review several humorous domain names forwarded to the show's website, including "kony2012bullshit.com" and "dueprocessisnotjudicialprocess.com," while discussing the "Arsonomics" YouTube channel that visualizes the podcast.

Keywords: mayancoin, [challenge coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coins.md), [domain names](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domain-names.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Texas Ultrasound Law, Abortion Legislation (42:29–44:56)

The hosts briefly discuss a Texas law requiring women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound and wait 24 hours before receiving an abortion. They express disdain for government interference in personal medical matters, noting that similar legislation has appeared in Virginia.

Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [ultrasound](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ultrasound.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virginia.md), [civil rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Apple Expansion in Austin, Texas (44:57–45:32)

Apple announces a $350 million investment to expand its facilities in Austin, Texas. The hosts speculate that the new facility will primarily serve as a large-scale customer support call center rather than a high-end engineering hub.

Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), call center, high tech

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Doomsday Preppers, Sniper Training Anecdote (45:34–48:10)

Curry shares a clip from the National Geographic show "Preppers" featuring a woman named Becky undergoing sniper training to defend against a government takeover. This leads to a brief mention of a South Park episode parodying the film "The Human Centipede" in relation to Apple.

Keywords: [doomsday preppers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doomsday-preppers.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), sniper training, [south park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-park.md), human centipede

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/11.md)

### 12. SPLC, Patriot Groups, Domestic Terrorism Narratives (48:10–56:54)

The hosts analyze a CNN segment featuring Heidi Beirich of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) discussing the rise of "Patriot groups." They criticize the SPLC for labeling anti-government sentiment and constitutional concerns as "extremism" and "racism" fueled by the election of Barack Obama. They argue the media is framing domestic groups as terrorists to justify increased surveillance by the FBI and DHS.

Keywords: [southern poverty law center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-poverty-law-center.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [militias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/militias.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Ghost Adventures, USS Hornet, Power Grids (56:54–1:00:21)

Dvorak plays clips from the Travel Channel show "Ghost Adventures" filmed on the USS Hornet in Alameda. The hosts mock the paranormal investigators' claims that ghosts use the local electrical power grid as a "food source" to manifest.

Keywords: ghost adventures, travel channel, uss hornet, [alameda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alameda.md), [paranormal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paranormal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/13.md)

### 14. House Resolution 107, Walter Jones, Impeachment (1:00:22–1:01:53)

Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina introduces House Resolution 107, which asserts that a President using offensive military force without Congressional authorization constitutes an impeachable offense. The hosts support the bill but doubt its passage.

Keywords: walter jones, house resolution 107, [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [war powers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-powers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Robert Mueller, J. Edgar Hoover, FBI History (1:01:53–1:06:35)

The discussion turns to FBI Director Robert Mueller's extended tenure and the history of the bureau. Dvorak reviews the Clint Eastwood film "J. Edgar," discussing Hoover's use of secret files for political leverage and his role in expanding federal police powers. They compare Hoover's legacy to modern surveillance agencies like the TSA.

Keywords: [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [j. edgar hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-edgar-hoover.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [clint eastwood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clint-eastwood.md), [leonardo dicaprio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leonardo-dicaprio.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Drone Strikes on U.S. Citizens, Robert Mueller Testimony (1:06:36–1:08:13)

In a Congressional hearing, FBI Director Robert Mueller is asked if it is legal to target American citizens with drone strikes within the United States. Mueller's hesitant response—stating he would have to "check on that"—is criticized by the hosts and Fox News anchor Shep Smith as an admission of the government's perceived authority to do so.

Keywords: [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [targeted killing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeted-killing.md), [shep smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shep-smith.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Syria Conflict, AIPAC, Mafia Crime Family Narrative (1:08:14–1:16:42)

The hosts examine the shifting rhetoric regarding the Syrian conflict. They highlight State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland's new "meme" describing the Assad regime as a "mafia-like crime family." They also discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Obama and an AIPAC-funded video criticizing Obama's Middle East policy.

Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [aipac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aipac.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Military Exercises, Anatolian Falcon, Syrian National Council (1:16:43–1:23:17)

The U.S. and Turkey conduct the "Anatolian Falcon" air force exercise, which focuses on the suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD). The hosts suggest this is a precursor to establishing a no-fly zone over Syria. They also look into Burhan Ghalyoun, leader of the Syrian National Council, and his ties to Paris and the Golan Heights pipeline interests.

Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), anatolian falcon, [no-fly zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-zone.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), burhan ghalyoun, [golan heights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golan-heights.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Israel Defense, Iron Dome, Magic Wand Systems (1:23:18–1:27:37)

Following rocket attacks from Gaza, Israeli officials praise the "Iron Dome" defense system. The hosts research the "Magic Wand" (also known as David's Sling) interceptor system being developed by Rafael and Raytheon to counter medium-range missiles. They express skepticism about the historical effectiveness of similar systems like the Patriot missile.

Keywords: [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [iron dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-dome.md), magic wand, david's sling, [rafael advanced defense systems](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rafael-advanced-defense-systems.md), [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Greece Default, Moody's, EU Propaganda (1:27:37–1:30:06)

The hosts discuss the technical default of Greece as defined by credit rating agencies Moody's and Fitch. They mention the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) triggering credit default swaps. They also mock a bizarre, cinematic promotional video produced by the EU that depicts Europe as a fortress.

Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [default](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/default.md), [moody's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moody-s.md), [fitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fitch.md), isda, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/20.md)

### 21. EU Constitution, Lisbon Treaty, Dutch Economic Crisis (1:30:07–1:34:26)

The discussion moves to the proposed EU Constitution and the existing Lisbon Treaty. Curry recounts his past confrontation with a Dutch MP regarding protocols that allow for the incarceration of people with communicable diseases. They warn that the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) allows Brussels to impose austerity and "cash calls" on member states like the Netherlands.

Keywords: [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [esm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esm.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Cybersecurity Bill, CISPA, ISP Spying (1:34:26–1:41:07)

The hosts analyze House Resolution 3523 (CISPA), focusing on provisions that encourage "information sharing" between the intelligence community and private sector entities like ISPs and security firms (e.g., McAfee). They argue the bill creates "cyber brown shirts" by granting immunity to companies that spy on their users and share data with the federal government.

Keywords: [cispa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cispa.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), house resolution 3523, [dni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dni.md), [mcafee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcafee.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Congressional Idiocy, Cyber Attack Simulations (1:41:07–1:45:27)

The hosts play clips of Congresswomen Doris Matsui and Marsha Blackburn struggling to understand technical concepts during cybersecurity hearings. They mock Senator Susan Collins for being "compelled" by a mock cyber attack simulation on New York City. Curry declares he has switched to Linux Ubuntu for better privacy.

Keywords: [marsha blackburn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marsha-blackburn.md), doris matsui, [susan collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-collins.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [ubuntu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ubuntu.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Birthday Shoutouts, Global Donations, Bluefoot Chickens (1:45:27–1:57:22)

The hosts read a long list of donations and birthday shoutouts from listeners in the UK, Japan, Australia, and the US. A discussion about a French farmer at an Austin market leads to a deep dive into "Bluefoot" (Poulet de Bresse) chickens and the regulations surrounding heirloom poultry breeds in North America.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), bluefoot chicken, [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), heirloom breeds

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/24.md)

### 25. PayPal Subscription Issues, Funding the Show (1:57:22–2:01:38)

The hosts address technical issues with PayPal that have caused many recurring listener subscriptions to be cancelled. They explain that these monthly donations are vital for the show's stability and encourage listeners to check their account status to ensure they are still supporting the "Value-for-Value" model.

Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [subscriptions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscriptions.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/25.md)

### 26. SXSW Gadgets, Accessibility Excuses, Slave Necklaces (2:01:39–2:04:02)

Adam Curry critiques the useless gadgets showcased at SXSW, such as robotic shopping carts and iPad "slave necklaces." He notes that developers now use "accessibility for people in wheelchairs" as a universal conversation-ender to justify the existence of impractical technology.

Keywords: [south by southwest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-by-southwest.md), [gadgets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gadgets.md), [accessibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accessibility.md), [ipad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipad.md), [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Knighting Ceremony, PBS Estate Planning, Bill Clinton (2:04:04–2:10:23)

The hosts perform a formal knighthood ceremony for "Sir Carl Barron" and "Sir Anonymous." They contrast their listener-funded model with PBS, which they claim is now asking viewers to donate their entire estates. They jokingly suggest they should have started a "crooked" non-profit or Ponzi scheme like Bill Clinton to make more money.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), estate planning, [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [non-profit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profit.md), [ponzi scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ponzi-scheme.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Washington DUI Laws, Huffing, Pre-Crime Cameras (2:10:24–2:13:52)

New legislation in Washington State expands DUI laws to include "huffing" (inhaling chemicals) and mandates cameras on ignition breathalyzers to verify the driver's identity. The hosts characterize these measures as "pre-crime" surveillance and mock the inclusion of huffing, which they note is primarily a problem among 12-year-olds.

Keywords: [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [dui](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dui.md), huffing, [breathalyzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breathalyzer.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [pre-crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-crime.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/28.md)

### 29. CNN Fukushima Report, Nuclear Fear-Mongering (2:13:52–2:17:02)

The hosts critique a CNN report where a correspondent wears a hazmat suit to visit the Fukushima reactor site. They argue the segment is "fear-mongering" designed to discredit nuclear energy, noting that the visual of the suit is more about television optics than actual safety.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [hazmat suit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hazmat-suit.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Propranolol, Anti-Racism Drug Claims, Harvard IAT Test (2:17:03–2:26:03)

Researchers at Oxford University claim that the blood pressure drug Propranolol can reduce "subconscious racism." The hosts mock the idea of an "anti-racist drug" and attempt to take the Harvard Implicit Association Test (IAT) live on air, criticizing the test's methodology and political bias.

Keywords: propranolol, [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [oxford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford-university.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), implicit association test

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Andrew Wakefield, MMR Vaccine Appeal, Medical Credibility (2:26:04–2:27:35)

The hosts report that Professor John Walker-Smith, co-author of the controversial 1998 MMR vaccine paper with Andrew Wakefield, won an appeal against the UK's General Medical Council. They note that his professional credibility was restored, though the news was largely ignored by mainstream outlets like the New York Times.

Keywords: [andrew wakefield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-wakefield.md), john walker-smith, [mmr vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmr-vaccine.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lancet.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Higher Education Opportunity Act, File Sharing (2:27:36–2:29:51)

A clip from a university official discusses the "Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008," which requires colleges to combat illegal file sharing. The hosts mock the name of the act, noting it has more to do with protecting copyright than providing educational opportunities.

Keywords: higher education opportunity act, [piracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piracy.md), [file sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/file-sharing.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), hall pass

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/32.md)

### 33. SOPA PIPA Backlash, Music Industry, Illuminati Symbolism (2:29:51–2:39:57)

The hosts discuss the failure of SOPA and PIPA legislation following a massive internet-based protest. They play a clip of the Utah Attorney General complaining about the "lies" that killed the bills. Curry argues the traditional music industry is dead and critiques modern pop stars like P. Diddy and Rihanna for using "Illuminati" and "Monarch" symbolism to program children.

Keywords: [sopa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sopa.md), [pipa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipa.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md), [p. diddy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/p-diddy.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), monarch programming

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Chris Dodd, MPAA, Piracy Legislation Future (2:40:01–2:45:35)

The episode concludes with a lengthy clip of Chris Dodd, head of the MPAA, discussing the future of anti-piracy legislation. Dodd defends the economic importance of the film industry and calls for cooperation between the tech and content communities to protect intellectual property in the 21st century.

Keywords: [chris dodd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-dodd.md), [mpaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mpaa.md), [sopa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sopa.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [film industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/film-industry.md), [piracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piracy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/390-threshold-event/chapter/34.md)

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