# Thick & Creamy

> A scripted presidential media blitz meets the reality of domestic surveillance as the administration navigates diplomatic friction with Russia and a semantic crisis in Egypt.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 537
- **Published:** 2013-08-08
- **Length:** 2h 34m
- **Topics:** NSA surveillance, Egypt coup, Zillow infomercial, Snowden asylum, Tor vulnerabilities, Amber Alerts, Yoplait propaganda
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy

## About this episode

President Barack Obama appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to defend the NSA and dismiss the Edward Snowden narrative as a scripted media event. The administration faced immediate scrutiny for claiming the U.S. has no domestic spying program while simultaneously pressuring Russia over Snowden’s asylum status. This diplomatic friction coincides with a Zillow-sponsored housing infomercial featuring the President, which critics are labeling a form of corporate fascism.

State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki struggled to define the military takeover in Egypt, famously stating the U.S. determined it did not need to make a determination on whether a coup occurred. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security launched a massive terrorist response exercise in Austin, Texas, as travelers reported aggressive Delta Airlines security protocols in Atlanta. The media narrative surrounding the Sochi Winter Olympics intensified as outlets like CNN compared Russian anti-gay propaganda laws to Nazi Germany, despite the legislation specifically targeting the dissemination of information to minors.

Adam Curry recounts a somber fallen soldier ceremony at the Austin airport and a censored red carpet interview where he called for an end to drone strikes. John C. Dvorak celebrates his 25th wedding anniversary with a 1988 Lynch-Bages Bordeaux while navigating the technical hurdles of formatting his new Kindle e-book. The hosts also explore the curious case of a mail carrier who stopped deliveries to protect a listener’s home during a vacation.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/transcript.md.

### 1. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Return for Episode 537 (0:00–2:39)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 537 of the No Agenda show from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes setting up a new decentralized mail server after a drive failure during his vacation. The hosts briefly discuss the logistics of renting private rail cars attached to Amtrak trains.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [travis heights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-heights.md), mail server, private rail car

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Homeland Security Terrorist Response Exercise in Austin (2:39–4:13)

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced a multi-day Homeland Security exercise in Austin involving local and federal agencies. Authorities advised residents not to be alarmed by an increased presence of law enforcement on the streets. The exercise is designed to test response plans for critical incidents and potential terrorist threats.

Keywords: [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), texas department of public safety, terroristic threats, [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/2.md)

### 3. International Travel Security and Delta Airlines Procedures (4:15–9:14)

A narrative account details the differences in security protocols between KLM and Delta Airlines during a flight from Amsterdam. While KLM agents reportedly stopped using name tags to prevent Facebook stalking, Delta implemented intensive questioning and body scanners for US-bound flights. The account notes that security personnel from G4S in Europe were more polite during the opt-out process than their American counterparts.

Keywords: [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [g4s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g4s.md), [body scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-scanners.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [schiphol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/3.md)

### 4. TSA Encounters and Customs Secondary Inspection in Atlanta (9:15–13:21)

Travelers arriving in Atlanta faced secondary inspection at customs due to long-standing green card issues, with agents suggesting the Global Entry Program as a potential solution. A confrontation occurred with a TSA agent during a domestic transfer involving an "improvised podcast device" and an iPad. The segment highlights the perceived inconsistency of security screenings and the stress of airport interactions.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [customs and border protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs-and-border-protection.md), [atlanta airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta-airport.md), [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), improvised podcast device, [green card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-card.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Mail Delivery Interruption and Local Community Perks (13:22–15:06)

Upon returning to Austin after a two-week trip, a homeowner discovered that no mail had been delivered during their absence. It was later revealed that the local mail carrier, a listener of the podcast, held the mail intentionally because he knew the residents were away and the front porch was undergoing repairs.

Keywords: [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [mail carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-carrier.md), [travis heights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-heights.md), [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [home maintenance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/home-maintenance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Executive Producer Donations and New Knighthoods (15:07–21:08)

The hosts acknowledge significant financial contributions from the "No Agenda" producer community, including a $1,073.33 donation from the Black Knight of Silicon Valley. New titles are granted to Sir Thomas of Bahrain and Sir Funk (Josh McDonald) following $1,000 donations. The segment includes a discussion of spreadsheet formatting and the "value for value" funding model.

Keywords: black knight of silicon valley, sir thomas of bahrain, sir funk, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/6.md)

### 7. John C. Dvorak 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration (21:08–23:31)

John C. Dvorak discusses celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife, Mimi, on August 8, 2013. He describes a tradition of drinking 1988 Lynch-Bages Bordeaux wine and reflects on the significance of the number eight in Chinese culture.

Keywords: [mimi dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-dvorak.md), [wedding anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wedding-anniversary.md), lynch-bage, bordeaux wine, [numerology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/numerology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Mortality and Social Media in the Digital Age (23:32–25:18)

A brief discussion explores the experience of aging and seeing friends and colleagues pass away, particularly within the entertainment industry. The hosts contemplate the isolation of being the last surviving member of a social circle and the emptiness of a Facebook timeline in old age.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [mortality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality.md), [show business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-business.md), [aging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aging.md), [public figures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-figures.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Autism and Intestinal Flora Research Claims (25:19–26:43)

A listener contribution highlights potential links between autism and changes in intestinal microbes following antibiotic use. The discussion mentions personal anecdotes regarding psoriatic arthritis and leaky gut syndrome being treated with antifungals. The segment suggests that the medical establishment lacks sufficient understanding of how gut bacteria affects overall health.

Keywords: [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), intestinal flora, [antibiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibiotics.md), psoriatic arthritis, gut bacteria

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Self-Publishing and Amazon Kindle E-Book Logistics (26:44–31:32)

John C. Dvorak promotes his new e-book, "Insight Track," and discusses the technical challenges of formatting for the Amazon Kindle. The hosts debate the merits of selling books on Amazon versus providing free downloads via blogs or email. The timing of the book's release is noted as coinciding with Jeff Bezos's purchase of the Washington Post.

Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [kindle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kindle.md), [e-book](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-book.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), insight track, [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/10.md)

### 11. IReadMail Open Source Package and Graylisting Techniques (31:32–35:50)

A technical discussion focuses on the "IReadMail" open-source package for setting up private email servers. The hosts explain the concept of "graylisting," a spam prevention technique that temporarily rejects emails from unknown hosts to verify the sender's legitimacy.

Keywords: ireadmail, [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [email server](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-server.md), graylisting, spam prevention

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Barack Obama Appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (35:51–42:19)

President Barack Obama appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to discuss the NSA, Edward Snowden, and embassy closings. The hosts critique the interview as a scripted propaganda event, highlighting Obama's claim that the U.S. does not have a domestic spying program. They also note a gaffe where Obama compared terrorist attack risks to car accidents using the word "unfortunately."

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jay leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [domestic spying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-spying.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Boston Bombing Response and Public Resilience Claims (42:21–44:33)

The hosts challenge President Obama's Tonight Show comments regarding the resilience of Boston citizens following the marathon bombing. They argue that the city was effectively shut down by a massive law enforcement manhunt, contradicting the narrative that the public refused to be intimidated or "shut down" by the event.

Keywords: [boston marathon bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon-bombing.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [manhunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhunt.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Whistleblower Protections and the Edward Snowden Narrative (44:33–47:35)

Jay Leno and President Obama compared Edward Snowden to Daniel Ellsberg, with the hosts arguing that the media narrative unfairly labels Snowden as a coward for fleeing the country. Obama's claims of signing whistleblower protections are contrasted with the aggressive prosecution of figures like Bradley Manning and the FBI's treatment of former NSA official William Binney.

Keywords: [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [daniel ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), [bradley manning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bradley-manning.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Russian Anti-Gay Propaganda Law and Western Media Reaction (47:36–54:57)

Western media outlets, including CNN's Erin Burnett, are criticized for comparing Russia's "anti-gay propaganda" law to Nazi Germany. The hosts provide a translation of the actual Russian legislation, which targets the dissemination of non-traditional sexual relations information to minors rather than banning homosexuality itself. They suggest the media outrage is part of a concerted effort to demonize Vladimir Putin.

Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [gay rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-rights.md), propaganda law, [erin burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erin-burnett.md), nazi comparisons

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Vladimir Putin KGB History and Winter Olympics Gaffes (54:57–58:46)

The hosts correct a Tonight Show exchange where Jay Leno and President Obama incorrectly stated that Vladimir Putin headed the KGB, noting he only reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. They also mock Obama for mentioning "the balance beam" and "swimming pools" in the context of the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympics.

Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [kgb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kgb.md), [sochi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi.md), [winter olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winter-olympics.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Presidential Gaffes Regarding Japan and Wealth (58:47–1:02:31)

Analysis of President Obama's speech patterns reveals a potential verbal slip where he seemingly began to say "Japan" while discussing Russia. Additionally, the hosts examine a "switchback" in Obama's phrasing regarding whether citizens can retire if they "don't get rich" versus "aren't rich," suggesting Pavlovian training in how to discuss wealth.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [wealth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth.md), [retirement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement.md), [gaffes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffes.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/17.md)

### 18. U.S.-Russia Extradition Tensions and Syria (1:02:32–1:04:14)

President Obama expressed disappointment over Russia granting asylum to Edward Snowden, citing a lack of an extradition treaty but a tradition of cooperation. The hosts link this diplomatic friction to broader "underlying challenges" between the two nations, specifically regarding the conflict in Syria.

Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [extradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extradition.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Zillow Housing Infomercial Featuring President Obama (1:04:15–1:08:28)

President Obama participated in a "Zillow Presents" event moderated by CEO Spencer Rascoff to discuss the housing market. The hosts characterize the event as a corporate infomercial and a form of fascism, questioning the legality of the President endorsing a commercial real estate platform. They allege the participant questions were staged talking points.

Keywords: [zillow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zillow.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), spencer rascoff, [housing market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-market.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Umpqua Bank and Pacific Northwest Banking Issues (1:08:29–1:10:03)

A discussion of regional banking highlights Umpqua Bank as a superior alternative to Mechanics Bank in the Pacific Northwest. The segment includes anecdotes about the difficulty of obtaining loans despite having high equity and a story about Bank of America attempting to foreclose on a property that had no outstanding debt.

Keywords: umpqua bank, [mechanics bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mechanics-bank.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), lending, [foreclosure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreclosure.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Chevron Refinery Protest and 350.org Activism (1:10:03–1:14:08)

Environmental activist Bill McKibben was arrested during a mass protest at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, California. The hosts compare the tactics of 350.org to the Rainbow Coalition, suggesting that environmental groups use intimidation to secure corporate donations. They reference Michael Crichton's novel "State of Fear" to describe the relationship between big oil and environmental NGOs.

Keywords: [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), richmond refinery, [bill mckibben](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-mckibben.md), [350.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/350-org.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [michael crichton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-crichton.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Climate Change and Global Conflict Theory (1:14:08–1:16:49)

A report suggests a correlation between rising global temperatures and increased human violence or conflict. The hosts mock the theory, specifically the idea that extreme rainfall or heat leads to war, noting that people in hot climates like Austin, Texas, are more likely to stay indoors than engage in combat.

Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), conflict, [rainfall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rainfall.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Tamerlan Tsarnaev and Conspiracy Theory Media Narrative (1:16:50–1:27:27)

The Wall Street Journal published an article linking deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev to a disabled man, Donald Larkin, who allegedly shared conspiracy theories with him. The hosts criticize the report for using "meme dumps"—including 9/11 skepticism, the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and "Jihadi autodidactism"—to pathologize alternative political views as brain damage.

Keywords: [tamerlan tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamerlan-tsarnaev.md), [boston bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-bombing.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), protocols of the elders of zion

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Tor Network Vulnerabilities and Government Origins (1:27:30–1:29:52)

The hosts discuss reports that the Tor (The Onion Router) network has been compromised, leading to arrests. They reiterate that because Tor was originally developed by the U.S. government, it was likely always compromised. The segment explains the risks associated with volunteering as an exit node, which can attract law enforcement attention due to illicit traffic.

Keywords: [tor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tor.md), onion router, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), exit nodes, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Amber Alert System and Mobile Phone Intrusions (1:29:53–1:32:12)

Mobile phone users are reportedly becoming annoyed by frequent Amber Alerts on iOS devices. The hosts examine a specific alert that provided vehicle details without mentioning a child abduction, suggesting the government is repurposing the emergency system for general law enforcement "persons of interest" tracking.

Keywords: [amber alert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amber-alert.md), [ios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ios.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [emergency broadcast system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-broadcast-system.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Yoplait High Fructose Corn Syrup Marketing Campaign (1:32:13–1:35:20)

Yoplait launched a new advertising campaign featuring Lisa Kudrow to announce the removal of high fructose corn syrup from its products. The hosts analyze the commercial as a sophisticated piece of propaganda funded by the sugar industry, noting the use of sexual overtones in the "thick and creamy" messaging.

Keywords: yoplait, [high fructose corn syrup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-fructose-corn-syrup.md), lisa kudrow, [sugar industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sugar-industry.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/26.md)

### 27. NBC News vs. Entertainment Conflict Over Hillary Clinton Miniseries (1:35:21–1:41:59)

Internal conflict at NBC has surfaced regarding a planned Hillary Clinton miniseries produced by the entertainment division. NBC News journalists, including Chuck Todd, expressed concern that the entertainment project compromises the news division's perceived objectivity. The hosts discuss how news divisions often promote entertainment products to maintain corporate profitability.

Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), nbc entertainment, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [chuck todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [media ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ethics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/27.md)

### 28. No Agenda 8888 Anniversary Donations (1:42:01–1:48:32)

In honor of John and Mimi Dvorak's anniversary on August 8th, listeners contributed donations of $88.88. One donor from Russia reminded the audience that August 8, 2008, marked the start of the Georgia-Russia conflict in South Ossetia, noting that No Agenda was one of the few outlets to correctly identify Georgia as the initial aggressor.

Keywords: [8888](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/8888.md), [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), georgia-russia war, [south ossetia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-ossetia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/28.md)

### 29. 6969 Donations and the Benefits of Paper Checks (1:48:33–1:51:42)

The hosts acknowledge a series of $69.69 donations and discuss the advantages of sending paper checks over using PayPal to avoid fees. Baroness Tanya of Manhattan sent a longhand note with her check, prompting a discussion on how cursive writing acts as a form of encryption against machine optical character recognition (OCR).

Keywords: [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), paper checks, ocr, [longhand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/longhand.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Final Producer Credits and Host Anniversaries (1:51:43–1:57:50)

The show concludes its donation segment by thanking various "stipend" earners and granting knighthoods to Sir Funk and Sir William. Adam Curry notes that August 25th marks his first anniversary of marriage to Miki and their one-year anniversary of quitting smoking.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), sir funk, sir william, [mossad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mossad.md), [smoking cessation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking-cessation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Fallen Soldier Honor Guard at Austin Bergstrom Airport (1:57:52–2:03:55)

Adam Curry describes witnessing a somber ceremony at the Austin airport where a fallen soldier's coffin was removed from a plane. He details the "water bridge" created by fire trucks and the grief of the family on the tarmac. Curry notes that the mainstream media rarely televises these homecomings, which he argues is a deliberate choice to shield the public from the reality of war.

Keywords: [austin bergstrom airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-bergstrom-airport.md), honor guard, fallen soldier, hearse, military funeral

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/31.md)

### 32. The Lone Ranger Premiere and Drone Policy Comments (2:03:56–2:07:32)

During a red carpet premiere for "The Lone Ranger" in Amsterdam, Adam Curry was asked by a reporter what he would want for the world if he were Miss Universe. He responded by calling for an end to drone strikes on "brown people in the sand," a comment he believes was left on the cutting room floor.

Keywords: the lone ranger, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [red carpet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-carpet.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Jen Psaki and the Egypt "Coup" Designation Debate (2:07:32–2:11:00)

State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki engaged in a heated exchange with Reuters reporter Matt Lee regarding the U.S. refusal to label the military takeover in Egypt as a "coup." By law, such a designation would require the U.S. to halt foreign aid. Psaki famously stated that the administration "determined that we do not need to make a determination."

Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [coup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coup.md), [matt lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lee.md), [foreign aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-aid.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Glenn Greenwald "Spying Plans" Gaffe on Democracy Now (2:11:01–2:13:58)

During an interview on Democracy Now, journalist Glenn Greenwald committed a verbal gaffe by referring to Edward Snowden's "spying plans" before quickly correcting himself to "asylum plans." The hosts speculate on whether this slip of the tongue suggests Snowden's deeper involvement in intelligence activities.

Keywords: [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), [spying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spying.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Cuba's Role in the Edward Snowden Transit (2:13:59–2:17:14)

New analysis suggests that Edward Snowden remained in the Moscow airport because the U.S. successfully pressured Cuba to refuse his transit to South America. Shortly after this incident, a Russian naval squadron made a "friendly visit" to Havana, signaling a potential shift in regional geopolitical tensions.

Keywords: [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), russian navy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Glenn Greenwald and the Bolivian Presidential Plane Narrative (2:17:14–2:20:57)

The hosts critique Glenn Greenwald for continuing to claim that Bolivian President Evo Morales's plane was "downed" by the U.S. and its allies. They reiterate that cockpit recordings prove the plane requested to land in Austria due to a technical malfunction, rather than being forced down by external military pressure.

Keywords: [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [evo morales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evo-morales.md), [bolivia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bolivia.md), [austria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austria.md), forced landing

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Dutch Ruppersberger and NSA Oversight Criticism (2:20:57–2:24:26)

Glenn Greenwald criticized Democratic Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger for his close ties to the intelligence industry and Fort Meade. Greenwald alleges that Ruppersberger and the House Intelligence Committee are blocking other members of Congress from seeing an 86-page FISA court ruling that found the NSA's domestic spying to be unconstitutional.

Keywords: [dutch ruppersberger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dutch-ruppersberger.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [fisa court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa-court.md), [fort meade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-meade.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Chris Inglis and the "Anywhere on the Earth" Clause (2:24:26–2:27:31)

NSA Deputy Director Chris Inglis is rumored to be a top candidate to replace Janet Napolitano at the Department of Homeland Security. The hosts analyze a specific statement by Inglis where he claimed the NSA does not target Americans "anywhere on the earth," suggesting this phrasing leaves room for surveillance conducted via space-based satellite systems.

Keywords: [chris inglis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-inglis.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), satellite surveillance

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Congressional Immunity and the Pentagon Papers Precedent (2:27:31–2:34:28)

The hosts discuss Senator Mike Gravel's precedent of reading the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record. They argue that Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Udall, who have hinted at NSA abuses, could use their constitutional immunity to reveal classified secrets on the Senate floor but have lacked the courage to do so, leaving the task to Edward Snowden.

Keywords: mike gravel, [ron wyden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-wyden.md), [mark udall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-udall.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md), congressional immunity

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/39.md)

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