# Drunk or Not Drunk?

> A phantom transparency website vanishes under GSA questioning while bank bailouts hide inside student loan legislation and war-time contingency funds.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 402
- **Published:** 2012-04-22
- **Length:** 2h 47m
- **Topics:** GSA Scandal, IMF Math, [Student Loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), Walmart Bribery, HR 1505, [Secret Service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk

## About this episode

The General Services Administration faces intense scrutiny following oversight hearings into a million-dollar conference scandal involving clowns and challenge coins. A major transparency failure emerged when GSA officials praised the website Results.gov, which investigators discovered has no DNS entry and does not exist. This lack of accountability coincides with the Secret Service prostitution scandal in Colombia, which serves as a media distraction from the agency's primary mission of protecting the U.S. financial system.

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde announced $430 billion in global economic pledges, yet a review of the specific country data reveals a total of only $362 billion. This discrepancy highlights a trend of cut-and-paste journalism at the New York Times and USA Today. Domestically, the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012, or HR 4170, reveals a plan to fund bank-held debt through the Overseas Contingency Operations war budget. Meanwhile, the $26 billion National Mortgage Settlement provides a 328-page framework for banks to resume foreclosures with a five-percent margin for error.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Keith and Sir Michael while navigating technical interference from Time Warner Cable squirrels. The hosts dissect the repetitive fair shot rhetoric of the presidential radio address and the cultural rise of Duck Dynasty. State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland introduces the phrase Uncle Joe during a briefing on Syrian humanitarian aid, sparking speculation about internal administration dynamics.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 402 Introduction and Camp MoFo (0:00–2:22)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 402 of the No Agenda Show on April 22, 2012. Curry broadcasts from Camp MoFo in Austin, Texas, while Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss technical difficulties with jingles and Dvorak's grogginess after a late night of tweeting.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [camp mofo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camp-mofo.md), austin tejas, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/1.md)

### 2. 420 Donations and Technical Support Acknowledgments (2:23–3:49)

The hosts note the lack of $420 donations despite the recent April 20th holiday, joking that listeners cannot afford to be stoned. They acknowledge technical support from Gitmo Slave and Mr. Oil for maintaining the live stream and chat room at noagendastream.com.

Keywords: [420](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/420.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [noagendastream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noagendastream.md), [gitmo slave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-slave.md), mr oil

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Time Warner Cable Squirrel Problems and Crawfish Boils (3:50–7:16)

Adam Curry describes a cable cut at his house that required Time Warner trucks to visit at 1 a.m. This leads to an anecdote about squirrels chewing through telephone lines and a failed experiment using capsicum-infused plastic to deter them. Curry also recounts taking his wife to her first crawfish boil in Austin.

Keywords: [time warner cable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner-cable.md), [squirrels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrels.md), [capsicum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capsicum.md), [crawfish boil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crawfish-boil.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/3.md)

### 4. GSA Scandal Hearings and the Missing Results.gov Website (7:17–11:10)

The hosts review testimony from the General Services Administration (GSA) oversight hearings regarding a million-dollar conference scandal involving clowns and challenge coins. A clip features a representative questioning a GSA official about "Results.gov," a transparency website she praised in her testimony that actually has no DNS entry and does not exist.

Keywords: [gsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gsa.md), general services administration, results.gov, [oversight committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oversight-committee.md), [government waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-waste.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Austin Socializing and the Secret Service Prostitution Scandal (11:10–12:52)

Adam Curry discusses his social interactions in Austin where he identifies as a "government legislation analyst" to avoid awkward conversations. The hosts pivot to the Secret Service prostitution scandal in Colombia, suggesting the media focus on "hookers" is a distraction from discussions about drug legalization.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), legislation analyst, [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [colombia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colombia.md), [distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Secret Service Facebook Posts and Financial Protection Mission (12:52–15:25)

A Secret Service agent named David Cheney is criticized for posting a suggestive photo of Sarah Palin on Facebook. The hosts point out that while the media focuses on presidential protection, the agency's primary mission is protecting the integrity of the U.S. financial system, a fact often ignored since their move to the Department of Homeland Security.

Keywords: [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), david cheney, [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/6.md)

### 7. IMF Funding Pledges and Media Math Errors (15:26–20:15)

Christine Lagarde and the IMF announced $430 billion in pledges to combat global economic issues. Adam Curry highlights that the specific list of country pledges only totals $362 billion, accusing mainstream media outlets like the New York Times and USA Today of "cut-and-paste journalism" for failing to verify the math.

Keywords: [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), global economic woes, pledges, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Christine Lagarde on Myanmar Sanctions and Currency Reform (20:16–23:57)

The hosts critique a press conference where IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde discusses "discreetly" helping Myanmar with currency reform. They question how the IMF could be active in the country despite supposedly strict international sanctions, labeling the sanctions as bogus.

Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [myanmar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/myanmar.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), currency reform

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Requests (23:58–28:58)

The hosts thank high-tier donors including Keith Bradshaw, George Tangent, and Scott in Dawsonville. Discussion includes Ron Paul's delegate success in Minnesota and various requests for "karma" and knighthoods, with a reminder that episode 404 will offer double credit for donations.

Keywords: keith bradshaw, [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/9.md)

### 10. No Agenda Toolbar and News App Launch (28:58–31:08)

Adam Curry promotes a new browser toolbar and the upcoming "NA News App" for iPad and mobile devices. The app, developed by a producer named Will, utilizes the show's OPML files to make show notes and sources easily readable and searchable.

Keywords: rtoolbar, nanewsapp, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [ipad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipad.md), [opml](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opml.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Presidential Radio Address and Fair Shot Rhetoric (31:09–33:39)

The hosts deconstruct President Obama's weekly radio address, noting his repetitive use of phrases like "fair shot," "fair share," and "same set of rules." They compare this repetitive rhetorical strategy to classic propaganda techniques designed to instill a specific narrative through constant iteration.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [whitehouse.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitehouse-gov.md), fair shot, fair share, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Student Loan Interest Rates and Political Scams (33:40–38:05)

President Obama's campaign to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling is characterized as a scam. The hosts argue that the 2007 College Cost Reduction and Access Act already established these rates and that the current political theater is about making debt more accessible rather than making tuition more affordable.

Keywords: [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), college affordability

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Student Loan Forgiveness Act and Military Budget Funding (38:06–43:40)

The hosts analyze HR 4170, the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012, revealing that the funding for bank-held student loans will come from the "Overseas Contingency Operations" budget. They argue this is a stealth bailout for banks, moving risky debt to the government's books using war funds while incentivizing students to take federal government jobs.

Keywords: hr 4170, student loan forgiveness act, [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [military budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-budget.md), [bank bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailout.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/13.md)

### 14. National Mortgage Settlement and Foreclosure Rules (43:40–49:26)

The $26 billion National Mortgage Settlement is examined, with the hosts noting that most of the money goes to state attorney generals rather than homeowners. They highlight that the settlement actually provides a 328-page rulebook for banks to resume foreclosures, including a 5% allowed margin of error for mistakes.

Keywords: nationalmortgagesettlement.com, [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [citibank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citibank.md), [foreclosures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreclosures.md), attorney generals

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/14.md)

### 15. John Corzine Campaign Bundling and Obama Donors (49:26–54:20)

Despite the MF Global scandal, John Corzine is listed as a top-tier bundler for President Obama's re-election campaign, raising over $500,000. The hosts discuss other high-profile donors like Ken Lewis and Anna Wintour, contrasting these large contributions with the campaign's "small donor" narrative.

Keywords: [john corzine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-corzine.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [mf global](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mf-global.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [campaign donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-donors.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Walmart Bribery Scandal in Mexico (54:21–57:30)

The New York Times reported on a massive bribery scheme involving Walmart executives in Mexico. The hosts discuss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and express skepticism that any high-level American executives will face prison time despite the clear violation of U.S. laws regarding foreign bribery.

Keywords: [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [bribery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bribery.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), foreign corrupt practices act

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Dutch Government Collapse and Train Collision Distraction (57:30–59:54)

The Dutch government faces collapse after Geert Wilders walked away from austerity negotiations in Brussels. The hosts note a suspicious head-on train collision in the Netherlands occurring just as the political crisis peaked, suggesting it served as a media distraction from the no-confidence vote.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [geert wilders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geert-wilders.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [train crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/train-crash.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Constitution Party Convention and Virgil Goode (59:54–1:05:53)

The hosts review clips from the Constitution Party's convention in Nashville. They mock the speaking style of presidential nominee Virgil Goode, specifically his pronunciation of the word "now" as "naya," while discussing the party's platform of ending the Patriot Act and the Department of Education.

Keywords: constitution party, virgil goode, [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [libertarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libertarian.md), naya

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Diversity Visa Lottery and Immigration Fees (1:05:53–1:10:39)

Virgil Goode's opposition to the "Diversity Visa" leads to a discussion about the Green Card Lottery. Adam Curry details the high costs of legal immigration, including a $1,600 filing fee and a $1,000 "fast-track" fee to the Department of Homeland Security for processing.

Keywords: [diversity visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-visa.md), green card lottery, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fees.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/19.md)

### 20. US Citizenship Test and Sample Questions (1:10:41–1:16:20)

The hosts review sample questions from the U.S. Citizenship test, mocking the simplicity of questions regarding the colors of the flag and the date of Independence Day. They discuss the five-year residency requirement for citizenship and the industry built around helping immigrants pass the interview.

Keywords: [citizenship test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citizenship-test.md), [ins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ins.md), [naturalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naturalization.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Hillary Clinton in Paris and UN Chapter 7 Sanctions (1:16:21–1:21:21)

Hillary Clinton is heard calling for a UN Chapter 7 resolution against the Assad regime in Syria. The hosts explain that Chapter 7 allows for military action to restore peace, characterizing the move as a push for war under the guise of humanitarianism and Kofi Annan's peace plan.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [chapter 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chapter-7.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Syria Humanitarian Aid and Uncle Joe Expression (1:21:22–1:26:46)

State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland announces $33 million in humanitarian assistance for Syria. When questioned about vetting the NGOs receiving the money, Nuland uses the phrase "Uncle Joe" to describe untrustworthy recipients, which the hosts interpret as a reference to Joe Biden.

Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [humanitarian aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanitarian-aid.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Bahrain Grand Prix and Human Rights Violations (1:26:46–1:30:54)

Despite ongoing violence and reports of police brutality in Bahrain, the Formula One Grand Prix proceeded. The hosts read from an independent commission report detailing the use of shotguns, tear gas, and hooded security forces against protesters, contrasting the lack of international intervention in Bahrain with the situation in Syria.

Keywords: [bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [formula one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula-one.md), grand prix, [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), [tear gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tear-gas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Lebanese Political Families and Pipeline Interests (1:30:54–1:32:59)

The hosts investigate the Osserian family in Lebanon and their historical ties to Iran and the Ottoman Empire. They speculate that the instability in the region is tied to oil and gas pipelines, as well as drug trafficking routes through the Bekaa Valley.

Keywords: [lebanon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lebanon.md), osserian family, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), bekaa valley

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Producer Credits and De-douching Rituals (1:32:59–1:38:22)

A segment dedicated to acknowledging "douchebag" listeners who have finally donated to the show. Donors from Minneapolis, Australia, and Germany receive "de-douching" and "karma" for their contributions, with several listeners participating in the "69.69" donation trend.

Keywords: [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [new south wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-south-wales.md), [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/25.md)

### 26. ADHD Medications and Natural Alternatives (1:38:23–1:40:57)

Listeners write in regarding ADHD diagnoses and the use of medical marijuana as a safer alternative to prescription drugs. The hosts acknowledge the "Minute Man" donations and birthday shoutouts for family members of the producers.

Keywords: [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [ritalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ritalin.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Ritalin Research Experiment and Soldier Overmedication (1:40:58–1:44:34)

One of the hosts describes a personal experiment taking Ritalin to understand its effects, reporting 24 hours of wakefulness, hot flashes, and intense focus. They reference a New York Times article about the military giving these drugs to soldiers and warn parents against medicating children with substances they haven't tried themselves.

Keywords: [ritalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ritalin.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [sleep deprivation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep-deprivation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Political Campaign Ads and Ritalin vs. Adderall (1:44:34–1:49:07)

The hosts debate whether to allow political candidates like Alan Levine to use donations as a form of "classified ad" for their campaigns. This leads to a discussion on the chemical differences between Ritalin and Adderall, with the latter being described as more popular in academia due to its amphetamine structure.

Keywords: [alan levine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-levine.md), [ritalin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ritalin.md), [adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md), [campaign ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-ads.md), [kkk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kkk.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Hot Pockets Tour and Mayan 2012 Coins (1:49:08–1:53:35)

Plans for the "Hot Pockets Tour" are discussed, with a request for a trailer to house the mobile studio. The hosts also showcase a custom Mayan 2012 coin produced by a listener, which features "crackpot" and "buzzkill" written in Mayan glyphs.

Keywords: [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), mayan coin, [2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012.md), [trailer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trailer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Knighting Ceremony for Sir Keith and Sir Michael (1:53:36–1:56:04)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighting ceremony for Keith Bradshaw and Michael Kearns. They are inducted into the Knights of the No Agenda Roundtable and promised "Knight Rings" as the year 2012 approaches its end.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), keith bradshaw, michael kearns, [knight rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight-rings.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/30.md)

### 31. PETA Front Groups and Alec Baldwin Audio (1:56:09–2:00:18)

The "Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine" (PCRM) is identified as a front group for PETA. The hosts play a famous clip of PETA supporter Alec Baldwin berating his daughter on a voicemail to illustrate the character of the organization's celebrity spokespeople.

Keywords: [peta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peta.md), pcrm, [alec baldwin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alec-baldwin.md), [30 rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/30-rock.md), [animal rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-rights.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/31.md)

### 32. The War on Chicken and Dizzying Processing Speeds (2:00:20–2:03:51)

The hosts expose a coordinated media campaign against the poultry industry, tracing the phrase "dizzying 175 birds per minute" through thousands of news articles. They highlight how the China Daily used this PETA-driven press release to claim Chinese food is safer than American food, demonstrating the global impact of unverified "cut-and-paste" journalism.

Keywords: [war on chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-on-chicken.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [china daily](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china-daily.md), [huffington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huffington-post.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/32.md)

### 33. PCRM Health Warnings and Mel Gibson Bipolar Claims (2:03:54–2:06:48)

The PCRM's various health warnings against fish oil and hot dogs are mocked. The hosts also discuss reports that Mel Gibson's public outbursts were linked to his refusal to take bipolar medication, connecting it back to the broader theme of pharmaceutical influence.

Keywords: pcrm, fish oil, [hot dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-dogs.md), [mel gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mel-gibson.md), [bipolar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Whooping Cough Outbreaks and Vaccine Efficacy (2:06:50–2:09:37)

A Reuters report on a 2010 whooping cough outbreak in California reveals that vaccinated children were more likely to catch the disease than unvaccinated ones. The hosts criticize the medical community's conclusion that the solution is more frequent "booster" shots rather than questioning the vaccine's effectiveness.

Keywords: [whooping cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whooping-cough.md), [pertussis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pertussis.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Duck Dynasty and the Survivalist Trend (2:09:37–2:13:08)

The hosts discuss the rising popularity of the show "Duck Dynasty" on A&E, which follows a wealthy Louisiana family that manufactures duck calls. They see the show's success as a reflection of a growing cultural shift toward self-reliance, hunting, and skepticism of supermarket food.

Keywords: [duck dynasty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duck-dynasty.md), a&e, [survivalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/survivalism.md), [hunting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunting.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/35.md)

### 36. EPA Land Regulations and Clint Didier (2:13:09–2:18:01)

Former NFL player Clint Didier discusses how EPA and NOAA regulations are preventing him from farming his land in Washington State due to "waterway buffers." The hosts use this as an example of "Agenda 21" policies where regulatory agencies bypass legislation to restrict private property use.

Keywords: clint didier, [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [property rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/property-rights.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/36.md)

### 37. TSA Opt-Out Rights and Online Booty Call Ads (2:18:03–2:20:56)

Adam Curry recounts a dinner conversation where a guest was unaware of her right to opt out of TSA body scanners. This is followed by a critique of a "Online Booty Call" advertisement airing on Fox Business, which the hosts use to illustrate the declining standards of mainstream media.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [opt-out](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opt-out.md), [fox business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-business.md), onlinebootycall, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Bullyville, IsAnyoneUp, and Anti-Bullying Legislation (2:20:57–2:27:00)

The "revenge porn" site IsAnyoneUp.com was sold to Bullyville.com, a site featuring Dr. Drew. The hosts discuss new California legislation that makes creating "burn pages" or online bullying an expellable offense, arguing that these laws are being used to restrict free speech under the guise of protecting LGBT youth.

Keywords: bullyville, isanyoneup, [dr. drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Melinda Gates at TEDx and African Injectables (2:27:04–2:33:25)

Melinda Gates' TEDx talk on contraception in Africa is analyzed as a population control initiative. The hosts highlight her preference for "injectable" contraceptives because women can hide them from their husbands, which they argue contradicts her claim that family planning is a joint decision for couples.

Keywords: [melinda gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melinda-gates.md), [tedx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tedx.md), [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [contraception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contraception.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Prince Philip on Human Population as a Plague (2:33:25–2:36:09)

The hosts play a 1984 clip of Prince Philip describing the human population as reaching "plague proportions." They link this elitist worldview to modern environmental movements and the Gates Foundation's focus on reducing birth rates in the developing world.

Keywords: [prince philip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-philip.md), [world wildlife fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-wildlife-fund.md), [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [plague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plague.md), [environmentalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmentalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Children's Climate Forum and Forbes Arson Column (2:36:11–2:39:32)

A UNICEF-sponsored "Children's Climate Forum" is criticized for using children to promote climate alarmism. The hosts also read a Forbes column by Steve Zwick that suggests letting the houses of "climate denialists" burn, comparing the rhetoric to extreme religious or political fanaticism.

Keywords: [unicef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unicef.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [forbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forbes.md), steve zwick, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/41.md)

### 42. San Mateo Bridge Pileup and European Austerity Protests (2:39:32–2:42:11)

Local news reports a massive pileup on the San Mateo Bridge caused by a distracted driver hitting a CHP cruiser. Meanwhile, in Italy, a museum director begins burning paintings to protest austerity measures that have cut funding for the arts.

Keywords: san mateo bridge, [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), art burning, france elections

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/42.md)

### 43. HR 1505 and DHS Border Control Expansion (2:42:12–2:46:57)

The hosts warn about HR 1505, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, which would grant the Department of Homeland Security total control over all public lands within 100 miles of any U.S. border. They note this zone includes major cities like Los Angeles and Sacramento, effectively stripping environmental and property protections in those areas.

Keywords: hr 1505, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), 100 mile zone, [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/43.md)

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