# Airplane Apocalypse

> A manufactured aviation crisis and the expansion of domestic terror definitions signal a new era of government control and media-driven radicalization narratives.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 507
- **Published:** 2013-04-25
- **Length:** 2h 34m
- **Topics:** FAA furloughs, [West Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), WMD laws, [Radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), [Biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [Rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), Drone policy
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse

## About this episode

The Federal Aviation Administration faces intense scrutiny as media outlets predict an airplane apocalypse resulting from sequester-related furloughs. While officials warn of massive air traffic control delays, the reality of binary airspace operations suggests these claims serve a broader political narrative. This alarmism coincides with the tragic fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, where the presence of FEMA trucks and local anomalies has sparked comparisons to the industrial sabotage plots seen in the television series Rubicon.

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, the White House and Quinton Wiktorowicz have unveiled a new working group dedicated to countering online radicalization. This initiative follows a massive police manhunt characterized by door-to-door SWAT searches that critics argue violate Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure. Meanwhile, the legal definition of a Weapon of Mass Destruction under 18 USC 232A is being applied to devices containing as little as a quarter-ounce of black powder, effectively reclassifying common fireworks as high-level terrorist ordnance. Media figures like Rachel Maddow and David Remnick continue to frame these events to support increased gun control and internet surveillance, while Janet Napolitano defends the use of expansive terrorism databases.

Vice President Joe Biden delivered a polarizing memorial service speech in Boston, famously labeling attackers as knockoff jihadis while insisting the nation has not compromised its constitutional values. The program also captures lighter moments, including a first-hand taste test of chocolate-covered bacon and a viral outtake of a North Dakota news anchor using profanity during his debut broadcast. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude with a knighting ceremony for Michael O'Grady and Heather Aronson, honoring the community of producers who keep the stream running.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/transcript.md.

### 1. Texas Weather, Global Cooling Observations (0:00–1:31)

The hosts open the program discussing the uncharacteristically chilly and rainy weather in Texas. They jokingly refer to the recent precipitation as evidence of global cooling and mention using a rain stick to maintain the pleasant, green conditions.

Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather.md), [global cooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-cooling.md), [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), [climate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Terrorism Database, Janet Napolitano, Border Entry Issues (1:32–4:03)

A report regarding a deceased bomber's name being found in a terrorism database prompts a discussion on how the CIA and government agencies manage watchlists. The conversation critiques Janet Napolitano's use of technical jargon like "pinging" and contrasts the government's handling of suspects with the strict border re-entry difficulties faced by law-abiding citizens.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), terrorism database, [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Mental Health, First Responders, Social Media Lynch Mobs (4:04–9:08)

The hosts discuss the podcast's role in maintaining listener mental health, sharing an anecdote about an emergency services technician in Colorado overwhelmed by public hostility. They examine the "lynch mob" mentality on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, specifically regarding public reactions to the Boston bombing suspects.

Keywords: [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [emergency services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-services.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Boston Marathon Bombing, Crisis Actors, Conspiracy Theories (9:09–11:44)

The discussion shifts to various theories surrounding the Boston Marathon bombing, including claims of "crisis actors" and staged scenes. One host mentions his wife, Mimi, following these theories in Washington, while they analyze the media's portrayal of the suspects' mother and her skepticism of the official narrative.

Keywords: [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [crisis actors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crisis-actors.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/4.md)

### 5. MSNBC, Radicalization, Internet Preachers, Religiosity (11:45–15:20)

Analysis of an MSNBC segment focuses on the concept of "homegrown radicalization" and the influence of English-speaking extremist preachers like Anwar al-Awlaki. The hosts mock the media's use of terms like "religiosity" and "truth-erism" to categorize individuals who consume alternative media or question government narratives.

Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), [anwar al-awlaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anwar-al-awlaki.md), [inspire magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md), [religiosity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religiosity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Rachel Maddow, Sandy Hook, Government Control Narratives (15:21–17:38)

The hosts critique Rachel Maddow's coverage of conspiracy theories related to Sandy Hook and the Boston Marathon. They discuss the media's framing of those who believe the government orchestrates events to control the population, jokingly adopting the persona of "radicalized" suspects themselves.

Keywords: [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoax.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Countering Online Radicalization, Working Group, Quinton Wiktorowicz (17:39–20:23)

The program examines a White House fact sheet regarding the "Working Group to Counter Online Radicalization to Violence." Led by Quinton Wiktorowicz, the group aims to tackle violent extremism on the internet, which the hosts suggest could eventually target alternative media communities like their own.

Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), quinton wiktorowicz, [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [internet safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-safety.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Weapon of Mass Destruction, Legal Definitions, Black Powder (20:24–23:30)

The hosts analyze the legal definition of a "Weapon of Mass Destruction" under 18 USC 232A, noting that it includes devices with as little as a quarter-ounce of black powder. They argue this broad definition effectively turns common fireworks or small improvised devices into WMDs for prosecution purposes.

Keywords: [wmd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wmd.md), [us code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-code.md), [black powder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-powder.md), [ied](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ied.md), [legal definition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-definition.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Federal Law, State Fireworks Regulations, Gunpowder Sourcing (23:31–25:33)

A discussion on the conflict between federal and state laws focuses on the legality of fireworks in New Hampshire versus Massachusetts. The hosts suggest the media is using the Boston bombing to argue that disparate state laws make it too easy for individuals to obtain materials for explosives.

Keywords: [federal law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-law.md), [state law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-law.md), [fireworks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireworks.md), [new hampshire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-hampshire.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Listener Feedback, Media Criticism, Mental Health Advice (25:34–29:39)

The hosts read an email from a listener named Garrett who stopped listening due to "media assassination" fatigue. They compare their show to The Daily Show and offer advice on maintaining mental health by disconnecting from the news cycle and focusing on personal hobbies like gardening or painting.

Keywords: [listener email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-email.md), [jon stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-stewart.md), media fatigue, [indoctrination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indoctrination.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Boston Manhunt, Police Militarization, Fourth Amendment (29:39–33:41)

The segment critiques the police response during the Boston manhunt, specifically the door-to-door searches conducted by heavily armed SWAT teams. The hosts argue that "rescuing" families at gunpoint represents a dangerous militarization of domestic police and a violation of Fourth Amendment rights.

Keywords: [boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston.md), [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/militarization.md), [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [search warrant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-warrant.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Jake Tapper, David Remnick, Gun Control Rhetoric (33:42–36:07)

The hosts discuss Jake Tapper's move to CNN and David Remnick's appearance on Charlie Rose. They criticize Remnick for attempting to link the Boston bombing—an act involving explosives—to the defeat of a gun control bill in the Senate.

Keywords: [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [david remnick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-remnick.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Philip Mudd, CIA, Zero Dark Thirty, Detainee Treatment (36:07–38:44)

Former FBI and CIA official Philip Mudd is criticized for his comments on the Charlie Rose show regarding the film Zero Dark Thirty. Mudd argues that the film's portrayal of detainee treatment is inaccurate and that security services operate strictly under the direction of elected officials and the law.

Keywords: [philip mudd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philip-mudd.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [zero dark thirty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-dark-thirty.md), detainees

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Jihadi Motives, Columbine Comparison, CIA Analysis (38:44–41:15)

The hosts analyze Philip Mudd's theory that the Boston bombers were not "real" jihadis but rather angry, disenfranchised youths. Mudd compares the psychological profile of the attackers to the perpetrators of the Columbine High School shooting rather than Al-Qaeda operatives.

Keywords: [jihad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jihad.md), [columbine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbine.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [tamerlan tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamerlan-tsarnaev.md), [motive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motive.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Joe Biden, Memorial Service, Constitutional Guarantees (41:15–46:22)

Vice President Joe Biden's speech at the Boston memorial service is scrutinized, with the hosts mocking his delivery and his use of the term "knockoff jihadis." They challenge Biden's assertion that the U.S. has not compromised its constitutional values or yielded to fear during the investigation.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), boston memorial, knockoff jihadis, [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Rand Corporation, Seth Jones, ABC News Scripting (46:23–51:00)

The hosts critique an ABC News segment featuring Seth Jones of the Rand Corporation, who provides a detailed narrative of the bombers' radicalization. They question how analysts can claim to know specific details about the suspects' internet habits and motivations so quickly after the event.

Keywords: [rand corporation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-corporation.md), seth jones, [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [brian ross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-ross.md), al-awlaki

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Dagestan, Media Manipulation Techniques (51:01–53:43)

ABC News reports on Tamerlan Tsarnaev's alleged links to unsolved murders and his trip to Dagestan are discussed. One host shares personal experiences from MTV to explain how news producers manipulate interviewees into saying specific phrases to fit a pre-determined narrative.

Keywords: [tamerlan tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamerlan-tsarnaev.md), [dagestan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dagestan.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [media production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-production.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Self-Radicalization Meme, Chechnya, Rubicon TV Series (53:44–58:00)

The media's shift from a "Chechen" narrative to a "self-radicalization" and "Dagestan" narrative is analyzed in the context of regional oil pipelines. The hosts also discuss the TV show Rubicon, noting its themes of industrial manipulation of world events for profit.

Keywords: [self-radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-radicalization.md), [chechnya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chechnya.md), [dagestan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dagestan.md), [rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Internet Trained Terrorists, Skype Issues, Brian Ross (58:01–1:02:27)

Following a brief technical interruption, the hosts continue discussing the "internet trained terrorist" meme promoted by Brian Ross on ABC News. They argue the media is emphasizing "homegrown" threats to justify increased internet surveillance and regulation.

Keywords: [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [brian ross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-ross.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [homegrown terror](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homegrown-terror.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Boston Video Evidence, Governor Deval Patrick, Public Secrecy (1:02:28–1:05:36)

The hosts question the existence of reported video evidence showing the suspects placing backpacks at the marathon. They highlight an interview with Governor Deval Patrick, who admits he has not seen the video himself but has only had it described to him by officials.

Keywords: [deval patrick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deval-patrick.md), [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [video evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-evidence.md), backpack, [jury pool](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jury-pool.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/20.md)

### 21. George W. Bush, Diane Sawyer, Conspiracy Slip (1:05:37–1:07:16)

During an interview with Diane Sawyer at the opening of his presidential library, George W. Bush appears to stumble over the word "conspiracy" when discussing the Boston bombing. The hosts mock the exchange and Bush's perceived discomfort with the term.

Keywords: [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md), bush library, [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md), [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Executive Producer Credits, Donations, Peerage Ceremony (1:07:17–1:14:26)

The hosts conduct their bi-weekly donor thank-you segment, granting titles of knighthood and barony to high-tier contributors. They discuss specific donor stories, including issues with PayPal holding funds and the creation of show artwork by the community.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [barony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barony.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/22.md)

### 23. News Anchor Outtake, West Virginia, Viral Video (1:14:28–1:16:06)

The hosts play a viral clip of a news anchor in North Dakota (formerly of West Virginia) using profanity on air during his first broadcast. They discuss the anchor's subsequent media appearances on national talk shows following the incident.

Keywords: [news anchor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-anchor.md), outtake, [west virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-virginia.md), [north dakota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-dakota.md), [viral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/23.md)

### 24. AP Twitter Hack, Market Flash Crash, White House Down (1:16:07–1:19:57)

A hacked Associated Press tweet claiming explosions at the White House caused a temporary "flash crash" in the stock market. The hosts suggest the event was either a coordinated financial play or a viral marketing stunt for the upcoming film White House Down.

Keywords: [ap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ap.md), twitter hack, [flash crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flash-crash.md), [dow jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dow-jones.md), white house down

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Ricin Letters, Kevin Curtis, Breaking Bad Promotion (1:19:57–1:24:37)

The arrest and release of Kevin Curtis, an Elvis impersonator accused of sending ricin-laced letters, is discussed. The hosts theorize the event was a publicity stunt or "psy-op" tied to the final season of the television show Breaking Bad, which featured a ricin plotline.

Keywords: [ricin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricin.md), kevin curtis, elvis impersonator, [breaking bad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breaking-bad.md), [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/25.md)

### 26. ADHD Disability Benefits, Public School Science, Education (1:24:38–1:27:16)

An email from a listener describes a 16-year-old niece's science class where students are reportedly taught that ADHD is a birth defect qualifying them for disability benefits. The hosts express concern over the state of public education and the incentivization of medical diagnoses.

Keywords: [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [disability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disability.md), [public school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-school.md), science class, [adderall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adderall.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Fido Alliance, Biometric Authentication, PayPal, Bitcoin (1:27:17–1:32:00)

The hosts discuss the Fido Alliance, a group including Google and PayPal that aims to replace traditional passwords with biometric authentication. They express skepticism about the practicality and security of biometrics, recalling failed attempts to popularize the technology in the 1990s.

Keywords: fido alliance, [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [passwords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passwords.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Diesel Fuel Prices, European Efficiency, EPA Regulations (1:32:01–1:37:23)

A comparison of diesel fuel prices and availability between the U.S. and Europe reveals significant differences in efficiency and regulation. The hosts discuss high-MPG Volkswagen models available in Europe that are banned in the U.S. due to stringent EPA emissions testing.

Keywords: [diesel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diesel.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md), [fuel efficiency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-efficiency.md), [emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Drone Strikes, Civilian Casualties, State Department Briefing (1:37:25–1:41:17)

During a State Department briefing, a reporter asks why U.S. drone strikes that kill children in Afghanistan are not considered terrorism. Spokesman Jay Carney defends the operations as part of a "prosecution of war," a phrasing the hosts find particularly revealing.

Keywords: [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Rand Paul, Drone Policy, Light Bulb Regulations (1:41:17–1:44:40)

Senator Rand Paul is criticized for suggesting he wouldn't mind a drone killing a liquor store robber. The segment also features a clip of Paul questioning an EPA official about "pro-choice" stances on consumer items like light bulbs and toilets.

Keywords: [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [light bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-bulbs.md), [pro-choice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pro-choice.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Chocolate Covered Bacon, Dark Chocolate, Health Risks (1:44:41–1:46:50)

One of the hosts tries chocolate-covered bacon for the first time, describing the combination of 71% dark chocolate and meat. They discuss the flavor profile and joke about the potential health consequences of the snack.

Keywords: [bacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacon.md), [chocolate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chocolate.md), [dark chocolate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-chocolate.md), snack, [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Peerage Updates, Morse Code Frequencies, Amateur Radio (1:46:51–1:51:20)

The hosts continue with donor acknowledgments and peerage title adjustments. They also discuss their recent activity on amateur radio frequencies, using Morse code to broadcast "In The Morning" (ITM) to other "No Agenda" listeners.

Keywords: [baronet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baronet.md), [morse code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morse-code.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), 20 meters, 40 meters

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Cornell West, Dan Aykroyd, CIA Entertainment (1:51:21–1:54:39)

The discussion touches on Cornell West's criticism of President Obama and a listener's observation about Dan Aykroyd. A Family Guy episode featuring Aykroyd as a CIA agent is cited as potential evidence of his real-world ties to the intelligence community's entertainment wing.

Keywords: cornell west, [dan aykroyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-aykroyd.md), [family guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-guy.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [sleeper cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleeper-cells.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Banking Issues, International Transfers, Madrid Protests (1:54:40–1:57:46)

The hosts discuss a listener's struggle with ING and Chase banks over a blocked money transfer flagged on "terrorism grounds." They also mention upcoming anti-government demonstrations in Madrid, Spain, noting the lack of coverage in U.S. media.

Keywords: [ing bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ing-bank.md), [chase bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chase-bank.md), [madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madrid.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), terrorism grounds

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Sunday Show Promotion, Birthday Call-outs, Data Centers (1:57:49–2:00:45)

The hosts wrap up the Thursday broadcast by encouraging listeners to support the upcoming Sunday show. They perform birthday call-outs for community members and mention the technical work being done in data centers to keep the stream running.

Keywords: [sunday show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunday-show.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [data center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-center.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Knighting Ceremony, Peerage Titles, Heavy Metal Scotch (2:00:45–2:03:21)

A formal knighting ceremony is conducted for Michael O'Grady and Heather Aronson. The hosts assign them personalized titles based on their interests, ranging from "Wenches & Beer" to "Long Haired Heavy Metal Guys & Scotch."

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/36.md)

### 37. ABC Nightline, Taco Bell Puff Piece, Salmonella Outbreak (2:03:22–2:08:55)

The hosts analyze a lengthy segment on ABC's Nightline that praised Taco Bell's marketing and corporate culture. They suggest the piece was a "make-good" for advertisers following a report by Diane Sawyer on a salmonella outbreak linked to the restaurant chain.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Monsanto, Seed Business, Agenda 21, Africa (2:08:56–2:12:25)

The program examines the UPOV (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants) and its impact on traditional seed saving in Africa. The hosts link the corporate takeover of the seed industry to the broader goals of Agenda 21.

Keywords: [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [seeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seeds.md), upov, [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Canadian Terror Plot, Operation Smooth, Via Rail (2:12:26–2:16:59)

A reported terror plot to derail a Via Rail train in Canada is dismissed by the hosts as a "pre-crime" narrative with suspicious timing. They mock the name "Operation Smooth" and the alleged connection to Al-Qaeda elements in Iran.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [rcmp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rcmp.md), via rail, operation smooth, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Airline Apocalypse, FAA Furloughs, Air Traffic Control (2:17:02–2:21:48)

The media's prediction of an "airplane apocalypse" due to sequester-related FAA furloughs is debunked. The hosts, one of whom is a pilot, explain that air traffic control operations are binary and cannot simply be "furloughed" without shutting down airspace entirely.

Keywords: [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [sequester](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequester.md), [furloughs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furloughs.md), airplane apocalypse

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/40.md)

### 41. West Texas Explosion, FEMA Trucks, Rubicon Plot (2:21:48–2:26:29)

The explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas is discussed alongside theories of FEMA involvement and potential drone strikes. The hosts compare the event to the plot of the TV show Rubicon, which involves staged disasters for financial gain.

Keywords: [west texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-texas.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), [explosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosion.md), [fertilizer plant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertilizer-plant.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Chertoff Group, Media Bookings, Rubicon Comparison (2:26:30–2:32:40)

The Chertoff Group's heavy presence on Sunday news shows is highlighted as a coordinated PR effort. The hosts compare the group's influence and involvement in multi-billion dollar mergers to the fictional "Atlas McDowell" company from the series Rubicon.

Keywords: [chertoff group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chertoff-group.md), [michael chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-chertoff.md), [rubicon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubicon.md), [pr agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pr-agency.md), m&a

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Patient Zero, Sunday Show Teaser, Sign-off (2:32:40–2:34:00)

The hosts conclude the episode with a teaser for the Sunday show, which will cover the "Patient Zero" AIDS narrative as a publicity stunt. They sign off from Texas and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to visit the show's website.

Keywords: [patient zero](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patient-zero.md), [aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aids.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [sunday show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunday-show.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse/chapter/43.md)

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