# Lucy the Luddite > A cabinet secretary shuns the internet while demanding control over it, as global tensions rise from the halls of the UN to the streets of Benghazi. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 448 - **Published:** 2012-09-30 - **Length:** 2h 35m - **Topics:** Luddite Secretary, Cartoon Bomb, [Cyber Warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md), [Obama Phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-phone.md), Benghazi Narrative, [False Flags](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flags.md), TSA Theft - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite ## About this episode Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano admitted to being a Luddite who avoids email during a National Journal symposium, raising questions about her leadership of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While Napolitano pushes for executive orders to bypass Congress on infrastructure security, critics argue her lack of technical proficiency creates a convenient shield against legal discovery. The administration continues to use demonstrations in secure facilities to pressure lawmakers into granting tech companies the same legal indemnifications enjoyed by the pharmaceutical industry. ABC News correspondent Pierre Thomas and analyst Richard Clarke are reporting on massive denial-of-service attacks against Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America, though Akamai analyst Mike Smith suggests these may be false flag operations. In the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized a literal cartoon bomb diagram at the United Nations to demand red lines for Iran, while the Washington Institute for Near East Policy openly discussed the need for a crisis initiation to justify military action. Meanwhile, General John Allen addressed the surge of insider attacks in Afghanistan on 60 Minutes as the White House faces mounting skepticism from Jay Carney regarding the Benghazi consulate narrative. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak navigate the technical hurdles of Mumble software and the Stanford Prison Experiment dynamics of their own chat room moderators. The duo deconstructs the viral Obama Phone video and the Save the Children Syria report, which they characterize as emotional propaganda. Sir Snorterstain provides a harrowing update on his medical recovery from the High Arctic, and the show closes with the sights and sounds of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/transcript.md. ### 1. Carmageddon 2 and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (0:00–1:38) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 448 from Los Angeles and Silicon Valley, noting the "Carmageddon 2" closure of the 405 freeway. They transition to discussing the presidential proclamation of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which coincides with Oracle World. Keywords: carmageddon, [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [405 freeway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/405-freeway.md), [cybersecurity awareness month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity-awareness-month.md), oracle world [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/1.md) ### 2. ABC News Reports Major Cyber Attacks on American Banks (1:39–9:14) ABC News reports on extensive cyber warfare targeting major financial institutions including Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America. The hosts analyze the reporting style of Pierre Thomas and Richard Clarke, arguing that the "denial-of-service" attacks are being sensationalized to imply money is being moved or stolen when it is actually a traffic-based lockout. Keywords: [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [george stephanopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-stephanopoulos.md), [jpmorgan chase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jpmorgan-chase.md), [wells fargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wells-fargo.md), denial-of-service [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Mike Smith and Akamai Analyze Potential False Flag Attacks (9:15–10:52) No Agenda Knight Mike Smith is quoted by the Associated Press regarding recent cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure. Smith suggests that claims of responsibility by Islamist groups might be a "false flag" operation intended to deflect attention from the true culprits. Keywords: mike smith, [akamai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/akamai.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), islamist hackers, web security [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Janet Napolitano Discusses Cyber Executive Orders and Intellectual Property (10:53–16:48) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano addresses a National Journal symposium regarding a pending executive order on cybersecurity. The discussion focuses on the administration's intent to bypass Congress to implement information-sharing and liability protections for corporations, while expanding the definition of national security to include intellectual property theft. Keywords: [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), lieberman bill, [sopa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sopa.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Janet Napolitano Admits to Not Using Email (16:49–22:23) During a Q&A session, Janet Napolitano admits she does not use email or have personal online accounts, describing herself as a "Luddite." The hosts argue this lack of technical proficiency makes her unfit to lead national cybersecurity policy and suggest she avoids email to prevent a paper trail for legal discovery. Keywords: [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md), [luddite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luddite.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/5.md) ### 6. DHS Demonstrations Used to Scare Congress into Action (22:23–25:24) Janet Napolitano describes conducting demonstrations in "the skiff" to scare members of Congress into recognizing the urgency of cyber threats. The hosts compare the sought-after legal indemnification for tech companies to the protections already enjoyed by the pharmaceutical industry regarding vaccine liability. Keywords: [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [skiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skiff.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [indemnification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indemnification.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/6.md) ### 7. No Agenda Chat Room Nazis and Stanford Prison Experiment (25:24–28:17) The hosts discuss the creation of "No Agenda Nazis" to moderate their chat room, noting the high volume of listeners eager to volunteer for the role. This leads to a brief comparison with the Stanford Prison Experiment regarding how quickly individuals adopt authoritarian personas. Keywords: [chat room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chat-room.md), [nazis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazis.md), stanford prison experiment, social study, [moderation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Producer Credits and Media Recommendations (28:17–30:50) Executive and Associate Executive Producers are recognized for their financial support. Recommendations are shared for the book "Trust Me, I'm Lying" by Ryan Holiday and the movie "Sleep Dealer," alongside a request for "job karma." Keywords: beachmere, [queensland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queensland.md), ryan holiday, trust me i'm lying, [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/8.md) ### 9. No Agenda Premium Valet Service at Airport Security (30:51–32:39) A listener email describes successfully using a "No Agenda trick" to access premium security lines at the airport despite having a coach ticket. The hosts joke about treating TSA agents as a "valet service" to avoid baggage theft and receive better treatment. Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), premium lines, travel hack, [valet service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valet-service.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/9.md) ### 10. ABC News Investigation into TSA Theft and Security Failures (32:40–36:35) ABC News correspondent Brian Ross conducts an investigation into TSA officers stealing electronics, including a tracked iPad found at an agent's home. The report also highlights a security failure where a Florida firefighter inadvertently carried a loaded pistol through an Orlando airport checkpoint. Keywords: [brian ross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-ross.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), ipad theft, [john mica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mica.md), orlando airport [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Infrastructure, WPA History, and Mumble Technical Difficulties (36:36–48:51) The hosts discuss shifting TSA funding toward a modern version of the Works Project Administration (WPA) to fix crumbling infrastructure. The conversation is heavily interrupted by a transition from Skype to Mumble, involving significant troubleshooting of audio echoes and lag. Keywords: works project administration, [fdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdr.md), [mumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mumble.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Jay Carney and the Benghazi Attack Narrative (48:52–51:33) White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is questioned by reporters regarding the presence of RPGs and automatic weapons during the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. The hosts highlight the skepticism of the press corps toward the administration's claim that the violence was a spontaneous reaction to an internet video. Keywords: [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [rpg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rpg.md), [white house press corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-press-corps.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Libyan Weapon Collection Drive in Tripoli and Benghazi (51:33–56:26) A news report details hundreds of Libyans turning in heavy weaponry, including grenade launchers and RPGs, at collection points in Tripoli and Benghazi. The initiative aims to stabilize the country following the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, though the hosts remain skeptical of the presentation. Keywords: [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [tripoli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tripoli.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), weapon buyback, [rpg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rpg.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Headphone Testing and Mumble Audio Troubleshooting (56:27–1:03:14) The hosts engage in a lengthy technical debate regarding audio feedback loops in the Mumble software. Adam Curry argues that John Dvorak's refusal to wear headphones is causing echo cancellation software to trigger, while Dvorak blames the software drivers and hardware configuration. Keywords: [mumble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mumble.md), [audio drivers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-drivers.md), echo cancellation, [fast track](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-track.md), [technical difficulties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-difficulties.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/14.md) ### 15. New York Times Distribution and Revolution TV Series (1:03:19–1:06:12) John Dvorak notes a new advertising wrapper on the New York Times promoting the NBC show "Revolution." The hosts discuss the show's ratings claims and the aggressive marketing tactics used to sustain the series. Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolution.md), [tv ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tv-ratings.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Obama and Romney Presidential Debate Preview (1:06:12–1:11:28) The hosts preview the upcoming October 3rd presidential debate, analyzing the strategies of both candidates. They discuss Mitt Romney's need for a "smackdown" performance and President Obama's likely aggressive approach to provoke Romney, while noting Chris Christie's efforts to manage expectations. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [presidential debates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-debates.md), [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), expectations game [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Ralph Reed and Republican Talking Points (1:11:30–1:13:01) Former Christian Coalition leader Ralph Reed returns to the media spotlight as a consultant, providing a list of economic talking points against the Obama administration. He focuses on unemployment rates remaining above 8%, the doubling of the deficit, and the looming "fiscal cliff." Keywords: [ralph reed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ralph-reed.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [fiscal cliff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiscal-cliff.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/17.md) ### 18. The Obama Phone Lady and Campaign Viral Videos (1:13:02–1:16:34) A viral video featuring a woman shouting about receiving a free "Obama phone" is analyzed as a potential campaign setup. The hosts clarify that the Lifeline program providing subsidized phone service actually dates back to previous administrations, including Reagan and Clinton, but is being used as a racialized political tool. Keywords: [obama phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-phone.md), [welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/welfare.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [campaign strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-strategy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Mitt Romney's Communication Style and Venture Capitalist Persona (1:16:35–1:18:37) The hosts critique Mitt Romney's inability to connect with average voters, likening his demeanor to a stiff venture capitalist who lacks normal human interaction skills. They describe him as a "clean-cut square-jawed" relic of the 1950s who struggles to appear relatable on television. Keywords: [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md), [public image](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-image.md), [1950s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1950s.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Georgian Parliamentary Elections and Russian Influence (1:18:38–1:22:35) Tensions rise in the country of Georgia ahead of parliamentary elections as billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili challenges President Mikheil Saakashvili. The hosts discuss the geopolitical implications of a potential shift toward Russian influence and the impact on Caspian Sea energy pipelines. Keywords: [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [mikheil saakashvili](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mikheil-saakashvili.md), bidzina ivanishvili, [kremlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kremlin.md), [caspian sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caspian-sea.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Free Speech Restrictions at the University of North Carolina (1:22:39–1:24:24) John Stossel reports on new speech codes at the University of North Carolina that effectively ban dirty jokes or any sexual connotations. The hosts discuss the influence of political correctness on campus and the role of the organization FIRE in fighting these regulations. Keywords: [john stossel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-stossel.md), [university of north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-north-carolina.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), [fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Unschooling and the Slave Ship Exercise in Chicago Schools (1:24:25–1:29:11) A discussion on "unschooling" leads to a report of a controversial educational exercise in a Chicago grammar school. Students reportedly had their hands bound and were forced to lie side-by-side in a dark auditorium to simulate the experience of a slave ship, leading some parents to pull their children from the school. Keywords: [unschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unschooling.md), [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), chicago public schools, slave exercise, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Chinese Anti-Japanese Riots and The Flowers of War (1:29:11–1:34:57) The hosts explore the root of recent anti-Japanese riots in China, attributing the fervor to the movie "The Flowers of War" starring Christian Bale. They discuss how the film's depiction of historical atrocities in Nanking has been used by the Chinese government to incite nationalist sentiment over disputed islands. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [christian bale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christian-bale.md), the flowers of war, zhang yimou [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Value-for-Value Donations and 69-69 Streak (1:34:57–1:46:08) The hosts read a series of donations, noting a high volume of $69.69 contributions. They highlight a new dating site, SecondAmendmentMatch.com, and acknowledge a donor whose wife is returning from deployment in Afghanistan. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [69.69](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/69-69.md), second amendment match, [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/24.md) ### 25. International Donors and Sir Snorterstain's Medical Recovery (1:46:13–1:55:14) Donations from Sweden, Canada, and Australia are processed. A detailed letter from Sir Snorterstain in the High Arctic describes his recovery from a cardiac arrest, a stroke, and the subsequent implantation of a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Keywords: [stockholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockholm.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [cardiac arrest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiac-arrest.md), high arctic, icd [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Birthday Celebrations and NASCAR Folklore Debunking (1:55:14–1:59:22) After reading birthday wishes, John Dvorak discusses his research into the origins of NASCAR. He argues that the popular narrative linking the sport's beginnings to Prohibition-era moonshine runners is largely a fabricated "folktale" used to market the organization. Keywords: [nascar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nascar.md), daytona, [prohibition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prohibition.md), [moonshine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moonshine.md), [folklore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/folklore.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Save the Children Syria Report and Target Practice Claims (1:59:22–2:04:08) The hosts deconstruct an 18-page PDF from Save the Children titled "Untold Atrocities," which UK Prime Minister David Cameron cited as a "report" on Syrian children being used for target practice. They argue the document is a promotional flyer lacking verifiable data or locations, serving as emotional propaganda for intervention. Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [save the children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-the-children.md), [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [human shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-shields.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/27.md) ### 28. CNN and Leon Panetta on Syrian Chemical Weapons (2:04:10–2:08:29) CNN reports on the potential movement of chemical weapons in Syria, using unconfirmed YouTube footage and Google Earth graphics. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is shown giving vague answers about "securing chemicals," which the hosts interpret as a fabricated narrative to justify military action. Keywords: [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [red line](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-line.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Benjamin Netanyahu's Cartoon Bomb Diagram at the UN (2:08:30–2:12:11) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presents a literal cartoon drawing of a bomb with a fuse at the United Nations to illustrate Iran's nuclear progress. The hosts mock the "professorial" description of the stunt by the New York Times, noting the absurdity of using a magic marker on a graphic to set international "red lines." Keywords: [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [nuclear bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-bomb.md), [cartoon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartoon.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Washington Institute for Near East Policy and False Flag Proposals (2:12:12–2:16:33) A speaker from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy is recorded suggesting that the U.S. may need a "crisis initiation" to go to war with Iran. He cites historical examples like the sinking of the Lusitania and the Gulf of Tonkin incident, suggesting that an Iranian submarine "not coming up" could serve as a modern catalyst. Keywords: washington institute, [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [gulf of tonkin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-of-tonkin.md), [lusitania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lusitania.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Johnny Lewis and the "Smiles" Synthetic Drug Scare (2:16:34–2:19:40) The death of actor Johnny Lewis, who allegedly killed his landlady before falling to his death, is linked by Los Angeles police to a new synthetic drug called "Smiles." The hosts discuss the media's tendency to blame "designer drugs" for violent outbursts to promote pharmaceutical alternatives. Keywords: johnny lewis, sons of anarchy, smiles, [bath salts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bath-salts.md), [synthetic drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/synthetic-drugs.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Flash Floods in Spain and Austerity Protests (2:20:37–2:22:24) Following violent anti-austerity protests in Madrid, southern Spain is hit by "freak" flash floods that killed several people and washed away infrastructure. The hosts question the timing of the weather event relative to the civil unrest. Keywords: [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madrid.md), flash floods, [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [weather modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-modification.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/32.md) ### 33. General John Allen on Insider Attacks in Afghanistan (2:22:26–2:28:37) General John Allen appears on "60 Minutes" to discuss the rise of "green on blue" or insider attacks against U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The hosts speculate that the high-profile reporting on these attacks is a setup to justify an early withdrawal of troops before the 2014 deadline. Keywords: general john allen, [lara logan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lara-logan.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), insider attacks [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Bay Area Cooling Centers and Global Warming Panic (2:28:37–2:30:19) Local news reports the opening of "cooling centers" in the San Francisco Bay Area to deal with temperatures reaching the low 90s. 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