# Brolf

> A deep dive into the scripted media narratives of gun control, the rising costs of border enforcement, and the pharmaceutical industry's latest invented medical conditions.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 477
- **Published:** 2013-01-10
- **Length:** 2h 52m
- **Topics:** [Alex Jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [John Brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), RFID tracking, [Trillion dollar coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trillion-dollar-coin.md), [Sandy Hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [Zero Dark Thirty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-dark-thirty.md), Global Risks
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf

## About this episode

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the media theater surrounding Alex Jones's appearance on Piers Morgan Tonight, characterizing the segment as a scripted effort to marginalize Second Amendment advocates. As Curry prepares to end his exile in Amsterdam, the duo examines the $18 billion spent on U.S. immigration enforcement and the suspicious timing of John Brennan’s nomination to lead the CIA. The discussion highlights the disconnect between government spending and the reality of international travel, including a massive billing dispute with AT&T involving international roaming charges.

Secondary stories include the return of the H1N1 Mexican Flu and Dr. Anthony Fauci’s appearance on CNN, where he seemingly addressed Wolf Blitzer as "bro." The hosts deconstruct the World Economic Forum Global Risks 2013 report, which lists rogue geoengineering and extraterrestrial life as potential game changers. Legal expert Alan Dershowitz is noted for his rhetoric labeling gun rights supporters as pathological exhibits, while Vice President Joe Biden prepares executive actions on ammunition. Additional coverage includes the marketing of Pseudo-Bulbar Affect by Avenir Pharmaceuticals and the introduction of digital tracking wristbands at Disney World.

Distinctive moments include the arrival of a hand-painted rain stick from Utah and the delivery of an Icom 7200 ham radio via a C-17 military transport. Adam Curry recounts his presentation at the Cusp Conference regarding Steve Jobs, while John C. Dvorak details his collection of 78 RPM records and a Kyocera 620 receiver. The episode concludes with a look at the trillion-dollar coin meme and a satirical review of Predator drone toys on Amazon.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 477 Introduction and Rain Stick Arrival (0:00–2:07)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 477 of the No Agenda show on January 10, 2013. Curry reports from his 36th day of exile in Amsterdam, while Dvorak broadcasts from Northern Silicon Valley. Dvorak demonstrates a newly arrived, hand-painted rain stick from Utah, despite Curry's complaints about the audio levels and the post office's delivery delays.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Bert Vosink Urination Initiative for Water Conservation (2:08–6:24)

Dutch politician Bert Vosink has proposed a new environmental directive for the citizens of the lowlands to save two billion liters of water annually. The initiative suggests that people should urinate while showering to reduce toilet flushes. The hosts mock the proposal, questioning whether most people already perform this action and discussing the social taboos surrounding it in Holland.

Keywords: bert vosink, [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [water conservation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/water-conservation.md), [urination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/urination.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [holland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holland.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Miss Mickey Visa Approval and AT&T International Billing Dispute (6:25–10:50)

Miss Mickey has received her travel papers, allowing the hosts to plan a departure from Amsterdam to Austin via Atlanta. A significant dispute with AT&T is detailed, involving a $750 monthly bill triggered by international roaming, voicemail charges, and data spikes following an iOS 6 upgrade. The discussion highlights frustrations with SIM-locked phones and the inability to shut off data services remotely.

Keywords: [miss mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miss-mickey.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [roaming charges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaming-charges.md), [ios 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios-6.md), international data

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Icom 7200 Ham Radio Delivery via Military Transport (10:50–13:12)

Producer Dodd Vickers arranged for an Icom 7200 ham radio rig to be sent to Curry in Amsterdam to alleviate his "exile." The 100-pound Pelican case was reportedly shipped via a C-17 military transport and hand-delivered by a contact known as Agent Orange. Despite the effort to set up the equipment, the hosts must now return it as they prepare to vacate their current residence.

Keywords: icom 7200, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [c-17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-17.md), [agent orange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agent-orange.md), dodd vickers, pelican case

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/4.md)

### 5. US Immigration Enforcement Spending and Customs Flagging (13:13–16:53)

The Washington Post reports that the U.S. government spent $18 billion on immigration enforcement in 2012, exceeding the combined budgets of the FBI, DEA, and Secret Service. Miss Mickey’s visa now includes an "ESTA record reviewed" note, which the hosts hope will prevent her from being sent to secondary inspection upon arrival in Atlanta. Dvorak shares an anecdote about the ease of replacing a passport after being pickpocketed by gypsies in Madrid.

Keywords: [esta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esta.md), [customs and border protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs-and-border-protection.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), immigration spending, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Podcast Awards Results and The Majority Report Criticism (16:55–19:25)

The No Agenda show failed to win any categories at the recent Podcast Awards, which the hosts attribute to the use of voting bots by other programs. They criticize winners such as The Young Turks and Sam Seder’s Majority Report, dismissing the latter's "freemium" business model and content quality.

Keywords: [podcast awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-awards.md), [young turks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/young-turks.md), sam seder, majority report, [david pakman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pakman.md), [current tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/current-tv.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Alex Jones Piers Morgan Interview and Gun Control Theater (19:26–24:37)

The hosts analyze Alex Jones's appearance on Piers Morgan Tonight, characterizing it as a scripted performance designed to marginalize Second Amendment advocates. They argue the staging and Jones's "rambling tirade" were intended to create a "crazy" poster child for the pro-gun movement. The segment includes clips of media reactions from CNN and MSNBC, as well as a viral response from Jim Shaker of Tactical Response.

Keywords: [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), jim shaker

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Michael Bloomberg and Media Rhetoric on Semi-Automatic Weapons (24:38–26:14)

Media coverage of gun control focuses on politicians like Michael Bloomberg while criticizing past inaction by Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. A sports writer on CNN suggests that Piers Morgan should challenge Alex Jones to a boxing match involving semi-automatic weapons. The hosts highlight the hypocrisy of media figures who advocate for peace while using violent metaphors.

Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [semi-automatic weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/semi-automatic-weapons.md), [aurora colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora-colorado.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Jeff Zucker CNN Strategy and Mass Shooting Predictions (26:14–30:08)

New CNN chief Jeff Zucker is overseeing a shift in programming strategy as Piers Morgan approaches a contract renegotiation. Morgan claims that the White House is formally responding to a petition for his deportation, framing it as a First Amendment issue. The hosts express alarm at Morgan's declarative statement that "we all know" another mass shooting will occur in the next few months.

Keywords: [jeff zucker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-zucker.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [mass shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-shootings.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Alan Dershowitz Legal Labeling of Gun Rights Advocates (30:09–37:02)

Attorney Alan Dershowitz appeared on CNN to provide a legal framework for dismissing gun rights advocates as "exhibits" of pathology rather than valid witnesses. Dershowitz labels Alex Jones a "crackpot" and suggests that his followers are a "paranoid choir." The hosts deconstruct the rhetoric used to link gun ownership with mental instability and potential violence.

Keywords: [alan dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md), fbi statistics, [adolf hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adolf-hitler.md), [crackpots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crackpots.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Gun Buyback Programs and Executive Action Speculation (37:02–41:29)

In Seattle, a gun buyback program offers $100 Amazon gift cards in exchange for handguns, which the hosts mock as an ineffective strategy. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden is reportedly preparing executive actions regarding gun control and ammunition. The hosts argue that these measures are being rushed through without a proper investigation into the Sandy Hook incident.

Keywords: [gun buyback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-buyback.md), amazon gift card, [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), [executive orders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-orders.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [ammo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ammo.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Adam Lanza Existence and Sandy Hook Media Discrepancies (41:30–47:02)

The hosts examine mainstream media reports regarding the lack of public records or personal acquaintances for Adam Lanza prior to the Sandy Hook shooting. They highlight contradictory information from NBC News regarding the weapons found at the scene, noting the discrepancy between the medical examiner's report of rifle wounds and reports that the rifle was left in the car.

Keywords: [adam lanza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-lanza.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [ar-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ar-15.md), [medical examiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-examiner.md), [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Jon Stewart Gun Violence Comparison and Active Shooter Training (47:02–49:28)

Jon Stewart's comparison of U.S. gun violence to the Netherlands is challenged by citing the assassinations of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh. The hosts also discuss the rise of the "active shooter training" industry, noting that freshmen at San Diego University are now being trained on how to respond to campus shootings.

Keywords: [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), [pim fortuyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pim-fortuyn.md), [theo van gogh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theo-van-gogh.md), active shooter training, san diego university

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/13.md)

### 14. No Agenda Art Generator and Community Management (49:29–52:59)

The hosts praise the evolving quality of artwork submitted by Martin JJ and other producers at the No Agenda Art Generator. They discuss the dynamics of the show's Google Plus group and the history of listener-run forums, noting that some community members occasionally become overly critical of the show's direction.

Keywords: [martin jj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-jj.md), [no agenda art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art-generator.md), [google plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-plus.md), [nick the rad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rad.md), community forums

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Executive Producer Credits and Middle Class Definitions (53:01–56:00)

Sir Duane Melançon and Sir Matt Greenschmidt are credited as executive producers for their financial support. Greenschmidt provides a breakdown of how politicians use the term "middle class" as a marketing trick to make 90% of the population feel included in policy benefits. The segment concludes with a discussion on the proper British origins of the name Millicent.

Keywords: duane melançon, matt greenschmidt, [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Reddit Popularity and Crazy 88 Car Advertisements (56:00–58:38)

The hosts debate the merits of traditional internet forums versus modern platforms like Reddit. They also play a "Crazy 88" car commercial from New York cable television, which promises vehicle financing for $88 down and $88 a month, comparing its high-energy style to the famous "Crazy Eddie" ads.

Keywords: [reddit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reddit.md), dvorak cage match, crazy 88, auto finance, cable advertising

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Zero Dark Thirty Movie Review and Torture Controversy (58:39–1:06:11)

Having viewed a military consideration copy of *Zero Dark Thirty*, the hosts discuss the film's portrayal of the hunt for Osama bin Laden. They argue that the "backlash" regarding torture scenes is a marketing ploy to boost interest before the Academy Awards. The film is described as highly sexualized and designed to convince the public that enhanced interrogation is effective, despite a subtle background clip of President Obama disavowing the practice.

Keywords: [zero dark thirty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-dark-thirty.md), megan ellison, [sony pictures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sony-pictures.md), [torture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/torture.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/17.md)

### 18. CIA Tradecraft and Abbottabad Pronunciation in Media (1:06:11–1:09:42)

The film *Zero Dark Thirty* popularizes the term "tradecraft" in relation to terrorist surveillance. The hosts point out that the film and CNN both use the Westernized pronunciation of "Abbottabad," which they claim is a sign of a false narrative compared to the local Pakistani pronunciation.

Keywords: [tradecraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tradecraft.md), [abbottabad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abbottabad.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [al qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Oscar Nominations and Celebrity Culture Disease (1:09:43–1:13:44)

The hosts review the nine films nominated for Best Picture, including *Argo*, *Lincoln*, and *Django Unchained*. They criticize the drama of award ceremonies and transition into a discussion about a new film titled *Celebrity*, which explores how mass media and the internet have turned fame into a cultural disease.

Keywords: [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [argo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argo.md), django unchained, [woody allen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woody-allen.md), charlie chaplin, [tmz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tmz.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Mexican Flu Resurgence and Dr. Fauci Interview (1:13:47–1:20:17)

The "Mexican Flu" (H1N1) is reportedly returning, leading to a discussion on the efficacy of various remedies like Vitamin C and Echinacea. Dr. Anthony Fauci appears on CNN with Wolf Blitzer to discuss the H3N2 strain and the current vaccine match. The hosts highlight a moment where Fauci appears to call Blitzer "bro" during the sign-off.

Keywords: [mexican flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexican-flu.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), dr. anthony fauci, [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [vitamin d3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vitamin-d3.md), [flu vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-vaccine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Facebook Flu Tracker and Help Remedies CIA Connections (1:20:17–1:22:02)

A new Facebook app from a company called Help Remedies tracks friends who are spreading the flu. The hosts investigate the company's leadership, noting that Director of Product Development Dale Trigger previously operated unmanned aircraft in Pakistan. They suggest the company may have ties to the intelligence community given the transition from drones to pharmaceutical apps.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), help remedies, dale trigger, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Pseudo-Bulbar Affect and Nuedexta Pharmaceutical Marketing (1:22:03–1:26:16)

A new medical condition called Pseudo-Bulbar Affect (PBA), characterized by uncontrollable laughing or crying, is being promoted through television advertisements. The hosts examine the "science" behind the condition and the FDA-approved treatment, Nuedexta, from Avenir Pharmaceuticals. They joke about the potential for using the drug to silence audiences at comedy clubs.

Keywords: [pba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pba.md), [pseudo-bulbar affect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pseudo-bulbar-affect.md), nuedexta, avenir pharmaceuticals, neurologic condition

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/22.md)

### 23. California Republican Party Survey and Jack Lew Signature (1:26:18–1:31:32)

The hosts walk through an online survey from the California Republican Party aimed at rebuilding the organization. The discussion shifts to the nomination of Jack Lew as Treasury Secretary, focusing on his unusual "loopy" signature and how it will appear on U.S. currency.

Keywords: california republican party, tom del beccaro, [jack lew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-lew.md), [treasury secretary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-secretary.md), [currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/23.md)

### 24. John Brennan CIA Nomination and Trillion Dollar Coin Meme (1:31:33–1:35:42)

John Brennan has been nominated to lead the CIA, immediately followed by reports of drone strikes in Pakistan. The hosts also discuss the "Mint the Coin" movement, supported by Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, which proposes a trillion-dollar platinum coin to solve the debt ceiling. They credit No Agenda producers for finding a 1945 *Simpsons* episode that predicted a trillion-dollar bill.

Keywords: [john brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [trillion dollar coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trillion-dollar-coin.md), [the simpsons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-simpsons.md), [paul krugman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-krugman.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Donor Acknowledgments and Google Street View Tours (1:35:44–1:39:47)

Sir David Yegley and Tertius Carstens are thanked for their donations. Carstens, a Google-contracted photographer in Houston, offers to donate profits from his Google Plus local tours to the show. The hosts discuss the possibility of creating an "inside map" of their current exile quarters in Amsterdam.

Keywords: david yegley, tertius carstens, [google street view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-street-view.md), [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Kyocera High-End Audio and The Black Crows Comedy (1:39:48–1:42:09)

In response to a listener question, Dvorak describes his use of a Kyocera 620 receiver, which he considers one of the finest ever made. He also mentions owning a crank-style gramophone for playing 78 RPM records, specifically referencing a 1920s comedy act called The Black Crows.

Keywords: kyocera 620, high-end audio, gramophone, the black crows, 78 rpm records

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Commuter Listeners and Cusp Conference Presentation (1:42:11–1:46:48)

The hosts discuss the show's popularity among long-distance commuters and "slaves who commute." Curry reflects on his recent presentation at the Cusp Conference, where he discussed a classic moment involving Steve Jobs and a malfunctioning Mac. Dvorak suggests Curry should join a speakers' bureau to take the presentation on the road.

Keywords: [robert scoble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-scoble.md), [twit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twit.md), [cusp conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cusp-conference.md), [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [public speaking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-speaking.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Stuff Ain't Right Theme Song and Second Knighthoods (1:46:49–1:49:50)

Sir Chris Wolfe, a Midwestern folk singer, contributes to the show and promotes his website, stuffaintright.com. The hosts play his theme song, which addresses the feeling that modern society is no longer sane. Wolfe is working toward a second knighthood for his "smoking hot" wife.

Keywords: chris wolfe, stuff ain't right, [rss feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss-feed.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), folk singer

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Kiki Sanford and Media Hate Mail Dynamics (1:49:51–1:56:12)

The hosts discuss the use of their clips by Dr. Kiki Sanford and express curiosity about when she will realize they are deconstructing her content. They also accuse Clayton Morris of Fox News of "poaching" their Squarespace promotion. Curry notes that while he receives significant hate mail from various political "bots," Dvorak seems to avoid similar vitriol.

Keywords: kiki sanford, [clayton morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clayton-morris.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [squarespace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squarespace.md), [obama bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-bots.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Knighting Ceremony and Infrared Paint for Pins (1:56:12–2:02:04)

A new knight, Sir Pain in the Ace, is dubbed during the ceremony. Agent Orange, a military contact, requests a knight ring for a Vietnam helicopter pilot receiving the Medal of Honor. The hosts discuss a plan to dip No Agenda pins in infrared (IR) paint so that knights can be identified by drones or helicopters using IR sensors, preventing them from being targeted.

Keywords: sir pain in the ace, [agent orange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agent-orange.md), [medal of honor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medal-of-honor.md), infrared paint, [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Stomach Food Pump Weight Loss Invention (2:02:05–2:07:28)

The hosts discuss a controversial new weight loss device that involves a pump installed in the stomach to remove food before calories are absorbed. The "aspiration therapy" allows users to eat and taste food, then mechanically remove 30% of it from the stomach. Dvorak presents this as a bizarre alternative to traditional dieting.

Keywords: stomach pump, [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [calories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calories.md), digestion, aspiration therapy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/31.md)

### 32. World Economic Forum Global Risks 2013 Report (2:07:30–2:12:23)

Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum have released their "Global Risks 2013" report. The document identifies five "X-Factors" or game changers, including runaway climate change, cognitive enhancement in soldiers, rogue geoengineering, the rising cost of longevity, and the psychological impact of discovering extraterrestrial life. The hosts mock the list as "bogative" and out of touch.

Keywords: [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md), [klaus schwab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klaus-schwab.md), [davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [geoengineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geoengineering.md), extraterrestrial life

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/32.md)

### 33. ABC News Climate Change Rhetoric and Climategate Emails (2:12:24–2:18:57)

ABC News, led by Diane Sawyer, reports that 2012 was the hottest year on record in the U.S., using "apocalyptic" imagery from Australian wildfires. The hosts deconstruct the report's alarmist language and contrast it with leaked emails from the Climategate scandal, which they claim show scientists conspiring to hide data and silence dissenting views.

Keywords: [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), australia wildfires, [climategate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climategate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Predator Drone Toy Reviews and Stream DDoS Attack (2:18:58–2:23:07)

The hosts read satirical Amazon reviews for a Maisto diecast Predator drone toy, where users mock the ethics of remote-controlled warfare and "double-tap" strikes. During the segment, the No Agenda live stream suffers a DDoS attack, which the hosts jokingly attribute to their discussion of sensitive global topics.

Keywords: predator drone toy, [amazon reviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-reviews.md), maisto, [ddos attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ddos-attack.md), [sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarcasm.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/34.md)

### 35. CDC Binge Drinking Report and the War on Women (2:23:09–2:28:45)

A new CDC report warns of a growing binge drinking problem among women, defining the behavior as consuming four or more drinks on one occasion. The hosts question the medical validity of the report's claims regarding cancer risks and suggest the study is part of a broader effort to discourage women from "loosening up" or thinking independently.

Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [binge drinking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/binge-drinking.md), [women](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/women.md), [alcohol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcohol.md), cancer risk, stress relief

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Obama Cabinet Diversity and Norway Corporate Board Quotas (2:28:46–2:37:42)

Critics point out that President Obama's second-term cabinet picks are predominantly white men, despite his campaign rhetoric regarding women's rights. The hosts discuss Lynn Forster de Rothschild's views on women in capitalism and contrast the U.S. situation with Norway, where laws mandate that 50% of corporate board members must be women.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [cabinet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabinet.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), [corporate boards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-boards.md), lynn forster de rothschild

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Disney World Digital Wristbands and RFID Tracking in Schools (2:37:43–2:41:56)

Disney World is introducing digital wristbands that track guests' locations, hold their place in lines, and store personal information for character interactions. The hosts link this "creepy" surveillance to a court case in San Antonio, Texas, where a judge ruled that schools can force students to wear RFID tracking tags.

Keywords: [disney world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-world.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), digital wristbands, [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Mali Conflict and Badakhshan Pipeline Geopolitics (2:41:58–2:44:34)

The hosts predict that Mali will become a major focus of the "War on Terror" due to Al-Qaeda activity on the peninsula. They also highlight the region of Badakhshan in northeastern Afghanistan as a critical site for future conflict involving Russian pipeline interests and international energy companies like Norway's Statoil.

Keywords: [mali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mali.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), badakhshan, [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), statoil

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Cyber Attack Onslaught and Public-Private Collaboration (2:44:35–2:50:37)

A massive wave of cyber attacks has targeted major U.S. banks, including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase. While some officials blame Iran as retaliation for Stuxnet, the hosts argue the "onslaught" is being used by the Business Roundtable to push for executive orders on public-private information sharing. The segment also briefly touches on the certification of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Keywords: [cyber attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attacks.md), [ddos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ddos.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [stuxnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuxnet.md), [business roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-roundtable.md), [boeing 787](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-787.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Episode 477 Outro and Sunday Show Preview (2:50:40–2:52:51)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the episode, with Curry preparing to travel from Amsterdam to "Camp Mofo" in Austin, Texas. They preview the upcoming Sunday show and close with a montage of clips featuring Dr. Fauci, the trillion-dollar bill meme, and the "shut up already, it's science" catchphrase.

Keywords: [camp mofo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camp-mofo.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [dr. fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-fauci.md), trillion dollar bill, [al jazeera america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera-america.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf/chapter/40.md)

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