# Burka Bellyflop

> Military intelligence personnel pledge to uphold the Constitution as the Hot Pockets tour faces mechanical failures and the London Olympics debut a dystopian vision of the future.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 430
- **Published:** 2012-07-29
- **Length:** 2h 37m
- **Topics:** [Hot Pockets Tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md), [LIBOR scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libor-scandal.md), [Stop and Frisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stop-and-frisk.md), [London Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london-olympics.md), [Pre-crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-crime.md), Burka bikinis, Vinegar test
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop

## About this episode

The 2012 Hot Pockets tour hits Texas as Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from the Sin Bin mobile studio in 106-degree heat. Intelligence personnel at the Austin meetup, including a donor known as Big-Ass Blonde, report that Special Forces units are carrying copies of the Constitution and intend to refuse domestic gun confiscation orders. These claims of internal military resistance surface as the hosts analyze the mechanical failures of Mustang Sally and the poor construction of RV cabinetry during their trek through the South.

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly and San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee are pushing for expanded stop-and-frisk programs while the Department of Justice moves to take over police departments in Seattle and New Orleans. In Maryland, authorities arrested Neil Edwin Prescott under pre-crime justifications, seizing twenty-five firearms after he allegedly identified as a joker. Meanwhile, the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony featured dystopian symbolism that ignored the British monarchy, and NBC anchors Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira admitted they had never heard of World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee. Financial connections also emerge regarding the Aurora shooting, as the shooter’s father, Robert Holmes, was reportedly linked to uncovering the LIBOR banking scandal.

Knight Lee Idaza and Sir Son of Edward receive formal knighthoods during a ceremony offering the traditional choice of hot pants and booze. A listener named Melody shares how the program assisted her through chemotherapy, while the 69.69 donation meme continues to dominate the value-for-value tallies. The tour prepares to move through Oklahoma and Kansas as the hosts navigate the logistics of the Sin Bin trailer.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/transcript.md.

### 1. Hot Pockets 2012 Tour, Mustang Sally Overheating in Texas (0:00–6:48)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from the "Sin Bin" mobile studio in Arlington, Texas, during the first leg of the 2012 Hot Pockets tour. Curry describes the mechanical difficulties of towing a trailer with "Mustang Sally" in 106-degree heat, noting the vehicle's poor fuel economy and tendency to overheat. The hosts recount the Austin meetup organized by producers Mike and Jane, which featured a prank involving window writing on their rig.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [mustang sally](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mustang-sally.md), [arlington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arlington.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), sin bin

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Big-Ass Blonde, Military Intelligence Oath to the Constitution (6:49–9:30)

A donor known as "Big-Ass Blonde" attended the Austin meetup and contributed $450, identifying herself as working in intelligence in San Antonio. She expressed that the show provides a sense of sanity for military and intelligence personnel who have taken an oath to the Constitution. She claimed that many in her circle, including her Special Forces boyfriend, carry copies of the Constitution and intend to refuse orders that involve domestic gun confiscation or policing American streets.

Keywords: big-ass blonde, [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [special forces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-forces.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oath.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/2.md)

### 3. RV Cabinetry Failures, No Agenda Meetup at Caves Dallas (9:32–13:42)

Curry critiques the poor construction of RV and trailer cabinetry, noting that everything must be gaffer-taped shut to prevent items from falling out during transit. The hosts discuss a second meetup at Caves in Dallas organized by producer Dave Koss, which featured attendees like Joseph of Spain and Sir Gene Naftaliouf. A listener named Melody shared a story of how the podcast helped her endure chemotherapy treatments, leading her to crochet a blanket for the hosts.

Keywords: dave koss, [gaffer tape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffer-tape.md), rv cabinetry, caves dallas, sir gene naftaliouf, [chemotherapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemotherapy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Executive Producer Credits, Value for Value Model (13:43–23:32)

The hosts credit several high-level donors, including Knight Lee Daza and Executive Producer Denis Stephens. Joseph Amato requests research into a missing District Attorney in Pennsylvania and an alleged botched attack on Hillary Clinton. The segment concludes with a story about a teacher who included a No Agenda-themed grammar question on a student exam to propagate the show's "formula."

Keywords: lee daza, denis stephens, joseph amato, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), grammar exam, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/4.md)

### 5. CNN Exploitation of Twelve-Year-Old Aurora Shooting Survivor (23:33–26:50)

John C. Dvorak criticizes a CNN human interest segment featuring a 12-year-old girl who survived the Aurora movie theater shooting. He argues the footage was staged and exploitative, focusing on the girl's trauma regarding popcorn and loud noises. The hosts suggest the media is using the "Joker" meme to maximize the emotional impact of the tragedy.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [aurora shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-shooting.md), [joker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joker.md), [trauma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trauma.md), [exploitation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exploitation.md), [human interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-interest.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Maryland Joker Neil Edwin Prescott, Pre-Crime Gun Seizure (26:50–31:20)

Police in Maryland arrested Neil Edwin Prescott after he allegedly identified himself as "a joker" and threatened his employer during a termination phone call. Authorities seized 25 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition from his home, which the hosts argue is a violation of constitutional rights based on hearsay. They critique media reports that incorrectly labeled semi-automatic rifles as "automatic weapons" to increase public fear.

Keywords: neil edwin prescott, [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), [joker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joker.md), [atf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atf.md), [semi-automatic weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/semi-automatic-weapons.md), [hearsay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearsay.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/6.md)

### 7. NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, Copycat Threats, Media Scripting (31:20–38:53)

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly and various news anchors discuss the threat of "copycat" attackers following the Aurora shooting. The hosts highlight nearly identical phrasing used by Candy Crowley and Aaron Burnett, suggesting a centralized media script. They criticize the push for "pre-crime" scenarios where individuals are detained for mental health evaluations based on legal gun ownership and protected speech, such as wearing a provocative t-shirt.

Keywords: [ray kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-kelly.md), [candy crowley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candy-crowley.md), [aaron burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aaron-burnett.md), [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), copycats, [pre-crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-crime.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Robert Holmes, LIBOR Scandal, Aurora Shooter Connection (38:54–40:23)

The hosts discuss an unreported angle involving James Holmes's father, Robert Holmes, who reportedly developed algorithms to uncover the LIBOR banking scandal. Claims are made that the elder Holmes was scheduled to testify before the Senate against major banks. The hosts speculate that the timing of the Aurora shooting and the shooter's subsequent "amnesia" are suspicious given these financial connections.

Keywords: robert holmes, [james holmes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-holmes.md), [libor scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libor-scandal.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [senate testimony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-testimony.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/8.md)

### 9. London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Dystopian Symbolism (40:24–45:20)

John C. Dvorak analyzes the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, describing it as a "dystopian" display that ignored the British monarchy in favor of "dancing bankers" and the National Health Service. He interprets the performance—which included a stunt double of the Queen jumping from a plane—as a subconscious admission of the British Empire's decline and surrender to financial interests.

Keywords: [london 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london-2012.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [james bond](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-bond.md), [national health service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-health-service.md), [industrial revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-revolution.md), dancing bankers

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/9.md)

### 10. NBC Olympic Coverage, Tim Berners-Lee Ignorance (45:23–48:53)

The hosts mock NBC anchors Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira for admitting on-air that they had never heard of Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, during his appearance in the opening ceremony. They also discuss reports of NBC editing out a tribute to terrorism victims and missing a spectator giving a Nazi salute during the German team's entrance.

Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), meredith vieira, [tim berners-lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-berners-lee.md), [world wide web](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-wide-web.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Olympic Security Costs, Empty Seats, Chinese Athletic Dominance (48:54–55:24)

Tom Brokaw and Mayor Boris Johnson discuss the massive security costs and economic hopes for the London Olympics. Dvorak points out that many venues appear two-thirds empty on television because prime seats are reserved for the "Olympic family" and corporate sponsors who are not attending. They also note the suspicious dominance of Chinese swimmers, jokingly suggesting they might be "robots."

Keywords: [boris johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [tom brokaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-brokaw.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), empty seats, olympic family, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Rwanda-Congo Conflict, Chinese Infrastructure, Mineral Wealth (55:25–1:02:54)

The UN has accused Rwanda of supporting rebels in the Eastern Congo, leading Western nations to suspend aid. The hosts argue that the conflict is actually a proxy battle over the Congo's vast mineral wealth, with China heavily invested in Rwandan infrastructure like the Kigali Convention Center. They suggest the U.S. is attempting to push "the Chinas" out of Africa using various diplomatic and military pressures.

Keywords: [rwanda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rwanda.md), [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), kigali, [minerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minerals.md), [mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mining.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [ben affleck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-affleck.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Ghana President Death, DEA Expansion into Africa (1:02:54–1:08:33)

Following the sudden death of Ghana's President John Attamills, the U.S. announced an expansion of the drug war into 15 African countries. The DEA claims these units are necessary to combat Latin American cartels smuggling cocaine into Europe via West Africa. The hosts question the logic of American taxpayers funding drug enforcement in Ghana to protect Europe, suggesting it is a cover for broader geopolitical maneuvering.

Keywords: [ghana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ghana.md), john attamills, [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [drug war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-war.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), latin american cartels

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Aleppo Massacre Predictions, Syria Media Narrative (1:08:34–1:11:28)

International media outlets and the Guardian are "live-blogging" an expected massacre in Aleppo, Syria. The hosts compare these predictions to previous statements by State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland, suggesting the "bloodbat" narrative is being manufactured to justify intervention. They note the repetitive use of the "days are numbered" meme regarding President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Keywords: [aleppo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aleppo.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [massacre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massacre.md), [bloodbath](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloodbath.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/14.md)

### 15. DOJ Takeover of Seattle and New Orleans Police (1:11:30–1:14:34)

The Department of Justice has reached agreements to oversee and reform the police departments in Seattle and New Orleans following accusations of excessive force. The hosts argue this represents a federal takeover of local law enforcement under the guise of safety and civil rights. They predict that Anaheim, California, will be the next city to fall under federal oversight.

Keywords: [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md), [police reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-reform.md), [oversight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oversight.md), federal control

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Stop and Frisk Expansion, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee (1:14:35–1:22:19)

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee is pushing for a "stop and frisk" program similar to the one championed by NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly. Kelly defends the practice as a "life-saving tool" rooted in common law, while the hosts argue it is a blatant violation of the Fourth Amendment that disproportionately targets Black and Latino men. They warn that such policies will eventually incite riots and expand to target all citizens regardless of race.

Keywords: [stop and frisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stop-and-frisk.md), [ray kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ray-kelly.md), [ed lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-lee.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [racial profiling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-profiling.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/16.md)

### 17. French President Hollande, Predicted Riots, Kaiser Chiefs (1:22:19–1:23:47)

French magazines like L'Express are portraying President François Hollande as a "hypnotist" who is backing down on campaign promises. Media analysts in France are predicting that the implementation of austerity measures could trigger widespread riots across the country. The segment features a brief clip of the song "I Predict a Riot" by the Kaiser Chiefs.

Keywords: [francois hollande](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francois-hollande.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riots.md), l'express, kaiser chiefs

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Mother of All Battles, Dennis Kucinich Redistricting (1:23:49–1:28:38)

The hosts trace the etymology of the phrase "Mother of All Battles" from Saddam Hussein's rhetoric to its current use in Syrian war reporting. They also discuss former Congressman Dennis Kucinich, who lost his seat after Republican-led redistricting in Ohio pitted him against another incumbent. Kucinich appears on Russia Today to criticize the trillions of dollars spent on foreign "misadventures" in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Keywords: mother of all battles, [saddam hussein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saddam-hussein.md), [dennis kucinich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-kucinich.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [redistricting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redistricting.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Massive Ordnance Penetrator, Iran Bunker Buster Upgrade (1:28:39–1:32:31)

CNN's Aaron Burnett reports that the U.S. Air Force has readied 20 "Massive Ordnance Penetrator" (MOP) bombs built by Boeing to target Iranian underground bunkers. Despite the bombs weighing 30,000 pounds, officials are already planning upgrades to ensure they can reach deeper facilities. The hosts link this buildup to reports of Iran developing missiles capable of hitting the USS Enterprise in the Persian Gulf.

Keywords: [massive ordnance penetrator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massive-ordnance-penetrator.md), mop, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), bunker buster, [uss enterprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-enterprise.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/19.md)

### 20. USS Enterprise Scuttling, Rubicon Miniseries Parallels (1:32:32–1:34:46)

The hosts speculate that the aging USS Enterprise may be intentionally sunk in the Strait of Hormuz to create a pretext for war, noting it is cheaper than dismantling the nuclear vessel. They compare this potential scenario to the plot of the TV series "Rubicon," which involved sabotaging American vessels for economic gain. Historical precedents like the Gulf of Tonkin and the sinking of the Maine are cited as examples of similar "scams."

Keywords: [uss enterprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-enterprise.md), straight of hormuz, [rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), sinking, [lusitania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lusitania.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Listener Donations, Life Story Project, 69.69 Meme (1:34:48–1:42:55)

The hosts process a large volume of listener donations, including a contribution from Ian in Queensland who promotes his oral history project, "Create Your Life Story." They discuss the persistence of the "69.69" donation amount and debate whether to retire the meme. Various listeners request "karma" for family members, job security, and upcoming birthdays.

Keywords: ian, createyourlifestory.com, [69.69](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/69-69.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [slide whistle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slide-whistle.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Meetup Donations, Gold Bars, Hot Pockets Tour Logistics (1:42:55–1:53:42)

Adam Curry reads donations collected during the Texas meetups, including two grams of gold from a producer in Frisco and a $150 Wal-Mart gift card. He credits "Miss Mickey" for managing the logistics and social media for the Hot Pockets tour. The hosts plan their next route through Oklahoma and Kansas, mentioning a potential stop for hamburgers with local listeners.

Keywords: [sergeant fred](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergeant-fred.md), [gold bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-bars.md), wal-mart, [miss mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-mickey.md), [oklahoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma.md), [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Knighthood Ceremony, Sir Lee Idaza, Sir Son of Edward (1:53:46–1:55:52)

The hosts perform a formal knighthood ceremony for Lee Idaza, who donated $1,000, and Edward Beardhausen's son. They bestow the titles of "Knight of the No Agenda Roundtable" and offer the traditional choice of "hookers and blow, wenches and beer, or hot pants and booze." Curry briefly mentions the difficulty of reattaching the "Sin Bin" trailer to his truck for the next leg of the trip.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), lee idaza, edward beardhausen, [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md), wenches and beer

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Congressional Typo, Barney Frank, 94 Percent Unemployment (1:55:53–2:00:56)

A bill intended to curb government regulations until unemployment drops to 6% was mistakenly written to say "94% unemployment." Congressman Barney Frank mocked the error on the House floor, leading to a 45-minute procedural debate over a simple technical correction. The hosts use the incident to highlight the incompetence of "the real jokers" in Congress.

Keywords: [barney frank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barney-frank.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [typo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typo.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Cybersecurity Bill, Ammo Restrictions, Diane Feinstein (2:00:57–2:06:24)

The hosts report that an amendment restricting the online sale of ammunition and high-capacity magazines was "slipped into" the federal cybersecurity bill. Senator Diane Feinstein defends the bill's data-sharing provisions, stating that companies must cooperate or "hang separately." The discussion also touches on the emergence of 3D-printed firearms as a way to bypass future gun control measures.

Keywords: [diane feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-feinstein.md), [cybersecurity bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity-bill.md), [ammunition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ammunition.md), [magazines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magazines.md), [liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liability.md), [3d printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Danny Chen Hazing Trial, NATO Casualty Reports (2:06:26–2:09:35)

A U.S. Army sergeant is on trial at Fort Bragg for the racial hazing and abuse of Private Danny Chen, a Chinese-American soldier who committed suicide in Afghanistan. The hosts note that the story is receiving significant coverage on Chinese state media (CCTV) but is largely ignored in the U.S. They also critique a vague NATO report regarding a single unnamed service member killed in Eastern Afghanistan.

Keywords: danny chen, [hazing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hazing.md), [fort bragg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-bragg.md), [cctv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cctv.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Jay Carney, Jerusalem Capital Controversy, White House Briefing (2:09:38–2:12:53)

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney refused to identify the capital of Israel during a press briefing, repeatedly stating that the U.S. position is "clear" without naming a city. The hosts mock Carney's evasiveness, noting that while the "Book of Knowledge" and the Israeli government name Jerusalem as the capital, the U.S. maintains its embassy in Tel Aviv for political reasons.

Keywords: [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [jerusalem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerusalem.md), [tel aviv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tel-aviv.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), capital

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Russian Military Base in Cuba, 1960s Script Rerun (2:12:54–2:21:48)

Reports indicate Russia is planning to establish a military base in Cuba, which the hosts interpret as a "quid pro quo" for the U.S. stationing troops in Poland. They suggest the geopolitical "Matrix" is running a rerun of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Dvorak speculates that Vladimir Putin may use this "saber-rattling" to make President Obama look weak and assist Mitt Romney in the upcoming election.

Keywords: [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missiles.md), [quid pro quo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quid-pro-quo.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Tunisian Beach Salafists, Burka Bikinis, Women's Rights (2:21:48–2:25:47)

French-Tunisian tourists report a shift toward religious conservatism on Tunisian beaches, with more women swimming fully clothed in hijabs and burkas. A woman interviewed expresses fear for her daughter's safety despite the supposed "freedom" of the new regime. The hosts joke about the prospect of "burka bikinis" appearing during American spring break as the Muslim Brotherhood's influence spreads.

Keywords: [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [salafists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salafists.md), [burka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burka.md), [hijab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hijab.md), [women's rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/women-s-rights.md), [spring break](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spring-break.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Gardasil HPV Vaccine, Vinegar Test Reliability (2:25:50–2:30:11)

The International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics published a study suggesting that a simple visual inspection using vinegar is more reliable for detecting HPV than expensive testing machines. The hosts claim that Merck and testing companies are profiting from high false-positive rates that lead to unnecessary biopsies and vaccine sales. They encourage listeners to research the "vinegar test" as a low-cost alternative to commercial screenings.

Keywords: [gardasil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardasil.md), [hpv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv.md), vinegar test, [pap smear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pap-smear.md), [false positives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-positives.md), [merck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Chinese Industrial Protests, Syrian Refugee Complaints (2:30:13–2:34:56)

Protesters in the Chinese port city of Qingdong successfully forced the government to cancel a controversial industrial waste pipeline. Al Jazeera reports that this is part of a growing trend of "people power" in China challenging state-led industrial projects. Additionally, a clip from Turkey shows local residents complaining that Syrian refugees are "bothering" them and consuming local resources.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), qingdong, [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [environment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environment.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Gitmo Nation National Anthem, Show Outro (2:34:57–2:37:09)

The hosts conclude the episode by playing the "Gitmo Nation National Anthem" and providing the show's donation URL. Adam Curry prepares to continue the Hot Pockets tour through Oklahoma, while John C. Dvorak signs off from Northern Silicon Valley. The program ends with a final reminder of the "value for value" model.

Keywords: [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [hot pockets tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets-tour.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/430-burka-bellyflop/chapter/32.md)

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