# Mud on the Truck

> A grueling off-road detour through New Mexico mud serves as the backdrop for a deep dive into Russian propaganda, military nasal sprays, and the Southern Strategy.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 436
- **Published:** 2012-08-19
- **Length:** 2h 45m
- **Topics:** [Galt's Gulch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/galt-s-gulch.md), [Pussy Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pussy-riot.md), ATF Whistleblowers, West Nile, [Huma Abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), TRH Spray, Pipeline Wars
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck

## About this episode

A 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport battles torrential flooding and deep mud on New Mexico Route 126 while towing a 6,000-pound trailer through the Santa Fe National Forest. The journey from Moab to Albuquerque reveals the inspiration for Ayn Rand’s Galt’s Gulch in Ouray, Colorado, and sparks a debate over Paul Ryan’s political philosophy. Upon arrival in Albuquerque, local cultural norms regarding red and green chilies collide with neighborhood disputes over a trailer sign reading Hookers and Blow.

Acting ATF Director B. Todd Jones issues a stern warning to employees against whistleblowing in a leaked internal video as the UK government threatens to revoke the diplomatic status of the Ecuadorian embassy to arrest Julian Assange. In Russia, the sentencing of Pussy Riot to two years for hooliganism is framed as a State Department operation involving Garry Kasparov and Madonna. Meanwhile, the CDC initiates aerial spraying over Dallas to combat a West Nile virus outbreak linked to the Texas drought, and the US Army invests three million dollars into a TRH nasal spray designed to chemically suppress suicidal thoughts in active-duty soldiers.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak process global donations from Ghana to Belgium while debating the merits of the value-for-value model. The program highlights the technical failures of CNN’s embassy escape scenarios and the peculiar recruitment webinars hosted by Al-Qaeda on SITE Intelligence Group platforms. A mysterious rain stick remains the primary suspect for the record-breaking precipitation encountered across the American Southwest.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/transcript.md.

### 1. Albuquerque, Silicon Valley, and Regional Demographics (0:00–1:15)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Albuquerque and Northern Silicon Valley respectively. They discuss the local demographics of Silicon Valley, noting high populations of Indian and Chinese residents. Dvorak critiques Albuquerque as a less desirable part of New Mexico compared to the tourist destination of Santa Fe.

Keywords: [albuquerque](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albuquerque.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md), [santa fe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-fe.md), [demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Dodge Ram 1500, Trailer Travel, and Road Trip Logistics (1:17–3:50)

A detailed update on the 2009 trailer tour follows, focusing on the performance of a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport. The journey continued from Moab, Utah, avoiding major highways to prevent public scrutiny of the travel setup. The narrative emphasizes the growing attachment to the vehicle despite its aesthetic quirks.

Keywords: dodge ram 1500, [moab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moab.md), [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [road trip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-trip.md), [towing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/towing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Ouray Colorado, Switzerland of America, and Galt's Gulch (3:50–6:09)

The travelogue moves to Ouray, Colorado, described as the Switzerland of America due to its dramatic mountain scenery. The discussion highlights the National Park amphitheater campground situated at 9,000 feet. Ouray is identified as the inspiration for Galt's Gulch in Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged.

Keywords: ouray, [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [rocky mountains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocky-mountains.md), [ayn rand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayn-rand.md), [galt's gulch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/galt-s-gulch.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand, and Paul Ryan's Philosophy (6:10–11:44)

The hosts debate the merits and interpretations of Ayn Rand's literature following Paul Ryan's public endorsement of her work. While one perspective views the philosophy as elitist and anti-neighborly, another interprets Atlas Shrugged as a critique of government overreach and a blueprint for accelerating systemic collapse. The discussion covers the difficulty of Rand's prose and the influence of Objectivism on modern politics.

Keywords: [ayn rand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayn-rand.md), [atlas shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md), [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), [objectivism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/objectivism.md), [the fountainhead](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-fountainhead.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Cuba New Mexico, Route 126 Mud, and Off-Road Towing (11:44–19:13)

A travel emergency occurs in Cuba, New Mexico, after a propane truck overturns, closing the main highway. The travelers attempt a detour through Route 126 near Fenton Lake State Park, which turns into a dangerous 20-mile stretch of unpaved mud. Despite warnings from other drivers, the Dodge Ram successfully tows the 6,000-pound trailer through the inclement weather at ten miles per hour.

Keywords: [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md), route 126, fenton lake state park, off-roading

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Albuquerque Arrival, Bachelor Pad, and Hookers and Blow (19:15–22:28)

The travelers arrive safely at the home of host Jeff Tuhig in Albuquerque after a stressful mountain crossing. A humorous conflict arises when a neighbor requests the removal of a "Hookers and Blow" sign from the trailer to maintain neighborhood standards. The segment explores the cultural reception of the phrase and the hospitality of the local hosts.

Keywords: [albuquerque](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/albuquerque.md), jeff tuhig, [jack daniels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-daniels.md), [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md), [social etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-etiquette.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/6.md)

### 7. New Mexico Weather, Rain Stick Magic, and Flooding (22:29–24:25)

A theory is proposed regarding a "rain stick" used during the trip, which seemingly triggered torrential rains and flooding across Utah and New Mexico. The hosts discuss the possibility of the stick being a magical artifact similar to those seen on the show Warehouse 13. Plans are made to test the device's efficacy upon returning to Texas.

Keywords: [weather machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-machine.md), [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/7.md)

### 8. New Mexico Culinary Traditions, Red or Green Chilies (24:27–25:08)

The specific culinary customs of New Mexico are examined, particularly the ubiquitous question of "red or green" chilies. The term "Christmas" is identified as the local shorthand for requesting a mix of both sauces. This cultural nuance is presented as essential knowledge for anyone dining in the region.

Keywords: [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md), red or green, christmas style, chilies, culinary customs

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/8.md)

### 9. US Customs and Border Protection, Spanish Grammar Booklet (25:10–27:57)

A practical Spanish grammar booklet issued by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency is deconstructed. The manual focuses almost exclusively on authoritative commands such as "show me your hands" and "tell me the truth" rather than conversational language. The hosts characterize the document as a tool for intimidation and a sign of a burgeoning police state.

Keywords: us customs and border protection, spanish grammar, [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Producer Credits, Nuclear Submarine Stories, and Job Karma (27:58–30:26)

The program acknowledges associate executive producers, including Jeff Tuhig and Steve Foster. Foster, a veteran nuclear reactor operator, is highlighted as being in search of civilian employment. The hosts offer "job karma" and discuss the niche market for small-scale nuclear power plant operators.

Keywords: jeff tuhig, steve foster, nuclear reactor operator, [job search](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-search.md), [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Knighting Ceremony, Global Donations, and Legal Fees (30:27–36:09)

A series of donations and knighthoods are processed, including contributions from Massachusetts, Ghana, and Belgium. One donor specifically requests that funds be split between fuel costs and legal fees related to a dispute with Bank of America. The segment reinforces the "value-for-value" model and the global reach of the listener base.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Lanyards, Latchkey Kids, and Value-for-Value Model (36:10–37:57)

A brief discussion on the utility of lanyards for camping leads to a nostalgic exchange about being "latchkey kids" in the 1970s. The hosts then explain the professional legitimacy of their producer credits, noting that listeners can list their contributions on resumes or IMDB profiles.

Keywords: [lanyards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lanyards.md), latchkey kids, [imdb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imdb.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Route 40 Travel, Border Patrol, and Spanish Commands (37:57–40:32)

The travel plan from Clovis to Austin is outlined, with a preference for Route 40 over I-10 to avoid heavy Border Patrol presence. The hosts joke about using the Spanish grammar booklet to interact with agents. They anticipate a long drive through the sparsely populated regions of West Texas.

Keywords: route 40, [clovis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clovis.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Border Enforcement Security Task Force, Steroid Smuggling (40:34–42:31)

A news report details the arrest of Jeffrey Purdy, a Canadian police constable, for smuggling testosterone and anabolic steroids across the US-Canada border. The investigation was conducted by the Border Enforcement Security Task Force. The hosts speculate that many border officials may be using these substances themselves to maintain their physical stature.

Keywords: [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), jeffrey purdy, [steroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steroids.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [buffalo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buffalo.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Texas Geography, Waco Ranger Museum, and Andrew Horowitz (42:32–44:20)

The hosts map out a route through Roswell, Odessa, and Abilene, eventually passing through Waco. Points of interest mentioned include the Texas Ranger Museum and Fort Hood. A brief mention is made of a tweet from Andrew Horowitz regarding a potential new business scheme.

Keywords: [waco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waco.md), [texas rangers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-rangers.md), [fort hood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-hood.md), [andrew horowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-horowitz.md), travel route

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/15.md)

### 16. ATF Director B. Todd Jones, Whistleblower Warnings (44:21–46:58)

Acting ATF Director B. Todd Jones is featured in a leaked internal video titled "Change Cast," which warns employees about the consequences of whistleblowing. The video emphasizes that staff must only communicate through official channels. The hosts interpret this as part of a broader government strategy to suppress internal dissent.

Keywords: [atf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atf.md), b. todd jones, [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), internal video

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Julian Assange, CNN Escape Scenarios, and London Airspace (46:59–50:42)

CNN's coverage of Julian Assange's potential escape from the Ecuadorian embassy in London is ridiculed. The report suggests scenarios involving helicopters on rooftops or smuggling Assange in a crate. The hosts, drawing on aviation experience, explain why landing a helicopter in central London is impossible and mock the lack of a garage at the embassy.

Keywords: [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [ecuadorian embassy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecuadorian-embassy.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act, UK-Ecuador Standoff (50:42–53:10)

The British government threatens to revoke the diplomatic status of the Ecuadorian embassy using the Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act to arrest Julian Assange. The Ecuadorian government expresses indignation over the leaked letter from the Foreign Office. The hosts argue that the UK is acting as a "lapdog" for the Obama administration's crackdown on whistleblowers.

Keywords: [ecuador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecuador.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [extradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extradition.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [diplomatic immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomatic-immunity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Occupy Oakland, Bradley Manning, and Russia Today (53:11–56:29)

Protesters from Occupy Oakland target President Obama's campaign office to demand the release of Bradley Manning. The segment transitions into a critique of Russia Today (RT), with the hosts suggesting the network is using "No Agenda" talking points. They characterize RT as a grade-B propaganda outlet for the Russian government.

Keywords: occupy oakland, [bradley manning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bradley-manning.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Pussy Riot Verdict, Garry Kasparov, and Hillary Clinton (56:29–1:04:21)

The sentencing of Pussy Riot members to two years in prison for "hooliganism" is analyzed as a potential US State Department operation. The hosts link the group's support network to the National Endowment for Democracy and suggest Hillary Clinton is using the meme to project strength. The involvement of Garry Kasparov and Western celebrities like Madonna is cited as evidence of an orchestrated campaign against Vladimir Putin.

Keywords: [pussy riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pussy-riot.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [garry kasparov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/garry-kasparov.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [national endowment for democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-endowment-for-democracy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Russian Blasphemy Laws, Gay Pride Ban, and Madonna Lawsuit (1:04:22–1:08:43)

The hosts question the sincerity of Russian blasphemy laws given the country's history of state atheism. They discuss a 100-year ban on gay pride parades in Moscow and a class-action lawsuit against Madonna for pro-gay sentiments expressed during a concert. The situation is described as a complex orchestration of social agendas designed to manipulate public opinion.

Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [blasphemy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blasphemy.md), [gay pride](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-pride.md), [madonna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madonna.md), [orthodox church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orthodox-church.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Toure on MSNBC, Mitt Romney, and Racial Coding (1:08:44–1:15:07)

MSNBC contributor Toure is criticized for accusing Mitt Romney of using "racial coding" and "niggerization" in his campaign rhetoric. The hosts argue that Toure is a shill playing a specific script to frame political opposition as inherently racist. They mock the idea that voters need "coded" language to realize President Obama is black.

Keywords: [toure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toure.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), racial coding, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/22.md)

### 23. GOP Southern Strategy, Lee Atwater, and David Axelrod (1:15:08–1:21:00)

The historical context of racial politics in the US is debated, focusing on the "Southern Strategy" attributed to Richard Nixon. The hosts compare Republican tactics under Lee Atwater to Democratic strategies led by David Axelrod. They discuss the shift of Southern "Dixiecrats" to the Republican Party and the continued use of coded language in national campaigns.

Keywords: [southern strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-strategy.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md), [david axelrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-axelrod.md), [lee atwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lee-atwater.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Toure, and Ted Nugent (1:21:01–1:24:49)

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nomination process is scrutinized, specifically the inclusion of hip-hop and disco acts like Eric B. & Rakim and Donna Summer. The hosts blame committee members like Toure for diluting the genre. They also highlight the exclusion of Ted Nugent, attributing it to the political biases of Rolling Stone founder Jan Wenner.

Keywords: [rock and roll hall of fame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.md), [toure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toure.md), [hip hop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hip-hop.md), [ted nugent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-nugent.md), [jan wenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jan-wenner.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Gwen Ifill, PBS Neutrality, and Obama Hagiography (1:24:49–1:29:05)

PBS anchor Gwen Ifill is accused of being a "Manchurian news candidate" due to her perceived bias in favor of the Obama administration. The hosts define her work as "hagiography"—an idolizing biography—and point to her role in debates as evidence of a conflict of interest. They argue that even the supposedly neutral PBS NewsHour is compromised by subtle propaganda.

Keywords: [gwen ifill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gwen-ifill.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [hagiography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hagiography.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Paul Ryan Tax Returns, Income Tax Rates, and IFB Earpieces (1:29:05–1:35:17)

A factual error by Gwen Ifill regarding Paul Ryan's tax payments compared to Mitt Romney's is deconstructed. The hosts explain the difference between tax rates and total tax paid, noting that Romney's lack of a traditional job results in lower rates due to capital gains. The segment also explains the technical function of IFB earpieces used by news anchors.

Keywords: [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), [capital gains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-gains.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Liquid Acid Donations, Douchebag Buttons, and Job Search Karma (1:35:24–1:40:00)

The show processes a variety of listener donations, including a "liquid acid" gas money contribution and a request for a "douchebag button" similar to the Staples "Easy" button. A donor from Brownsville, Texas, seeks "Pelosi job karma" for a new employment search. The hosts clarify that they do not sell challenge coins despite listener inquiries.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [jersey city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jersey-city.md), [brownsville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brownsville.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [challenge coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coins.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Off-Broadway Sex Comedy, Chemtrail Karma, and Foreclosures (1:40:01–1:43:52)

Kevin Kautzman promotes his new off-Broadway play, "If You Start a Fire Be Prepared To Burn," an internet sex comedy about the recession. Another donor from Kentucky shares a story of family hardship, including job loss and foreclosure, and requests "chemtrail job karma." The hosts offer support and plan to visit the play in New York.

Keywords: off-broadway, [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), sex comedy, [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [foreclosure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreclosure.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Mars Curiosity Probe, Plutonium Lasers, and Scaling Objects (1:43:52–1:50:39)

A listener challenges the hosts' skepticism regarding the Mars Curiosity rover, explaining that the probe uses plutonium-powered lasers for rock analysis. The presence of rover parts in every photo is defended as a standard scientific practice for scaling. Despite the detailed explanation, the hosts remain unconvinced of the mission's authenticity.

Keywords: mars curiosity, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [plutonium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plutonium.md), [lasers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lasers.md), science photography

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/29.md)

### 30. West Nile Virus, Texas Drought, and Aerial Spraying (1:50:39–1:54:55)

An outbreak of West Nile virus in Texas is linked paradoxically to the ongoing drought, which concentrates birds and mosquitoes at limited water sources. The hosts discuss the symptoms of West Nile encephalitis and the state's decision to begin aerial spraying of insecticides. They compare the current situation to historical spraying during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.

Keywords: [west nile virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-nile-virus.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drought.md), [mosquitoes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosquitoes.md), [encephalitis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encephalitis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/30.md)

### 31. CDC Aerial Spraying, Dynamic AV Lease, and Zombie Virus (1:54:57–2:05:11)

The CDC's involvement in aerial spraying over Dallas is investigated, with the hosts identifying the contractor as Dynamic AV Lease Inc. from Virginia. They express concern over the health effects of the chemicals and the legal "emergency declarations" used to bypass local injunctions. The discussion touches on the "zombie-like" symptoms of encephalitis and the potential for federal overreach.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [aerial spraying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerial-spraying.md), [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [encephalitis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encephalitis.md), zombie virus

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Military Suicides, Poppy Fields, and Veteran Mental Health (1:57:15–2:06:52)

A record-breaking 38 military suicides in a single month prompts a discussion on the mental health crisis among US soldiers. The hosts suggest that some "suicides" may be cover-ups for soldiers who object to guarding poppy fields or other CIA-linked operations. They urge listeners to talk to veterans and reconsider the human cost of foreign interventions.

Keywords: military suicides, [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md), [poppy fields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poppy-fields.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/32.md)

### 33. TRH Nasal Spray, Suicidal Thoughts, and Consciousness Disturbance (2:06:52–2:13:34)

The US Army is investing $3 million into a nasal spray containing Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) to immediately stop suicidal thoughts in soldiers. The hosts warn that the chemical can cause "disturbances of consciousness" and may be used to create soldiers without a conscience. They critique the medicalization of what they view as a natural reaction to the horrors of war.

Keywords: trh, [nasal spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasal-spray.md), [us army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-army.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [dopamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dopamine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Royal Household Jobs, Queen's Driver, and Speech Impediments (2:13:34–2:15:49)

The British Royal Household is advertising for various positions, including a driver for the Queen and a butcher in Windsor. The hosts mock the low starting salary of 23,000 pounds and the "tact and diplomacy" required for the roles. They also poke fun at the specific speech patterns and "vetted" status required for elite service in the UK.

Keywords: [buckingham palace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buckingham-palace.md), [queen elizabeth ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [elitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elitism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Al-Qaeda Online Recruiting, SITE Intelligence Group, and Webinars (2:15:50–2:23:28)

CBS News reports on Al-Qaeda's use of the Shumak al-Islam website for online recruiting and "martyrdom webinars." The hosts identify the source of the story as the SITE Intelligence Group, which they characterize as a CIA-linked propaganda front. They mock the intelligence community's claim of tracking "hits" and "vetted" members on a site that is never publicly linked.

Keywords: [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [site intelligence group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md), [recruiting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruiting.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/35.md)

### 36. UK Air Traffic Control, UFO Sightings, and BBC Interview (2:23:29–2:24:25)

A BBC interview with a UK air traffic controller reveals that unidentified objects that do not conform to normal flight patterns are detected approximately once a month. The controller admits there is a procedure for such sightings but claims they do not occupy much of his time. The hosts use this as a brief confirmation of ongoing UFO activity.

Keywords: [ufo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ufo.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), unidentified flying objects

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Russia Today Plagiarism, Balochistan, and Pipeline Wars (2:24:26–2:32:39)

The hosts accuse Russia Today (RT) of plagiarizing their "Pipeline Wars" and "Techno Expert" segments. An RT analyst's report on Balochistan's strategic importance to China and the role of the Jundallah terrorist group is cited as a direct copy of "No Agenda" material. The hosts offer to consult for RT to help them improve their propaganda and "bleach" their hosts.

Keywords: [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), [balochistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/balochistan.md), pipeline wars, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), jundallah

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Huma Abedin, Muslim Brotherhood, and Cultural Jihad (2:32:40–2:37:55)

Huma Abedin's past involvement with the Muslim Students Association (MSA) and the Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs is scrutinized. The hosts play a recording of an MSA prayer that includes a pledge to "die to establish Islam," framing it as evidence of a "cultural jihad" agenda within the State Department. They describe Abedin as Hillary Clinton's "body man" with deep ties to Islamist front groups.

Keywords: [huma abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [muslim brotherhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-brotherhood.md), muslim students association, cultural jihad

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Julian Assange's Mother, MPAC Rap Video, and Outro (2:37:56–2:45:29)

The episode concludes with a recording of Julian Assange's mother criticizing the UK government's treatment of her son. This is followed by a satirical rap video from the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. The hosts sign off with plans to return to Austin and test the rain stick on the next broadcast.

Keywords: [julian assange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-assange.md), mpac, rap video, [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [outro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outro.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/436-mud-on-the-truck/chapter/39.md)

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