# War on Weed

> Leaked military memos in Austin and the suspicious disappearance of Edward Snowden's girlfriend reveal the widening gap between constitutional values and state-sponsored surveillance.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 538
- **Published:** 2013-08-11
- **Length:** 2h 41m
- **Topics:** [LavaBit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lavabit.md), Austin Terror, NSA Math, [Sanjay Gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), PPD-19, [BitMessage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitmessage.md), [Fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed

## About this episode

A leaked special threat advisory from Texas military forces warns of backpack bombs on Austin's Sixth Street, sparking fears of a potential false flag operation. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the media silence surrounding the Austin and Pasadena alerts while examining the mysterious disappearance of Lindsay Mills, the girlfriend of whistleblower Edward Snowden, following her departure from Hawaii.

President Barack Obama faces scrutiny for his use of the word jigger to describe the incremental encroachment on American privacy. Analysis of Presidential Policy Directive 19 reveals the administration's claims regarding whistleblower protections were false, as agency policies were not due for implementation until October 2013. Meanwhile, the NSA's claim of monitoring only 1.6 percent of internet traffic is exposed as a mathematical trick that ignores high-bandwidth video to focus on total global text and email surveillance. Attorney General Eric Holder further fuels transparency concerns by refusing to confirm if the Department of Justice monitors the phone lines of sitting members of Congress.

CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta pivots on medical marijuana in a move seen as a desperate ratings play for Jeff Zucker. The show honors the No Agenda peerage with knighthoods for Sir Dwayne Melanson and David Foley while Adam Curry recounts the physical toll of a spinning class with his wife Mickey. From Russian dash cam accidents to the 1972 Ray Conniff Singers protest at the Nixon White House, the global perspective remains unbought and unbossed.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 538, Austin Hideout Introduction (0:00–1:21)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 538 of the No Agenda show on August 11, 2013. The hosts broadcast from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley, joking about their uncoordinated opening and the technical nature of "phoning it in" via Skype.

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), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/1.md)

### 2. LavaBit Shutdown, BitMessage and Decentralized Email Alternatives (1:21–5:09)

The shutdown of email service LavaBit is discussed in relation to purported whistleblower Edward Snowden. The conversation shifts to the importance of decentralization over simple encryption, highlighting BitMessage as a blockchain-based peer-to-peer messaging alternative and BitTorrent Sync as a future method for media distribution.

Keywords: [lavabit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lavabit.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [bitmessage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitmessage.md), [bittorrent sync](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bittorrent-sync.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Austin Terror Drill, Texas Military Forces Threat Memo (5:09–12:57)

A leaked "special threat advisory" from the Texas military forces regarding potential terrorist attacks in Austin and Pasadena is analyzed. The hosts suggest the memo, which detailed backpack bombs on Sixth Street, might have been a setup for a false flag operation or was leaked by a whistleblower to prevent an event during the current six-week cycle.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [terror drill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terror-drill.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), [sixth street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sixth-street.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Austin Target Rationale, Sensitive Demographics and Media Silence (12:57–15:54)

The hosts speculate on why Austin would be targeted for a terror threat, jokingly suggesting its liberal and LGBT demographics make it a strategic target for political manipulation. They contrast the lack of national news coverage with the local panic caused by the leaked military memo.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Edward Snowden's Girlfriend, Lindsay Mills Disappearance (15:56–19:15)

The mysterious disappearance of Edward Snowden's girlfriend, Lindsay Mills, is discussed following reports of her vacated home in Hawaii. The hosts note the lack of investigative journalism regarding her whereabouts and the strange behavior of neighbors and federal agents following Snowden's flight to Russia.

Keywords: [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), lindsay mills, [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), ballerina, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Obama Press Conference, Constitution vs Values Rhetoric (19:15–25:04)

President Barack Obama's recent press conference is critiqued for focusing on "middle-class bargains" rather than his oath to protect the Constitution. The hosts highlight his use of the phrase "our values" as a replacement for constitutional law and mock the announcement of a new transparency website and a civil liberties officer.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Jiggering Privacy, Obama's Incremental Encroachment Admission (25:04–27:39)

President Obama's use of the word "jigger" to describe balancing security and privacy is scrutinized. The hosts argue that the President effectively admitted to "incremental encroachments" on American privacy during his public remarks.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), jigger, [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Presidential Policy Directive 19, Whistleblower Protection Timeline (27:42–32:10)

The hosts debunk President Obama's claim that an executive order protecting whistleblowers was in place before Edward Snowden's leaks. Analysis of Presidential Policy Directive 19 (PPD-19) reveals that the required agency policies were not due to be implemented until October 2013, months after Snowden fled.

Keywords: ppd-19, [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Cold War Propaganda, Facebook News Feed Experiment (32:11–37:42)

The persistence of Cold War-style propaganda in the internet age is discussed, including an anecdote about a woman who tried to consume news exclusively through Facebook. The hosts also reference Mark Leibovich's book "This Town," which details the incestuous relationship between DC lobbyists, consultants, and the press.

Keywords: [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), this town, [mark leibovich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-leibovich.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Washington DC Social Scene, Tim Russert Funeral (37:44–39:51)

The social and political bubble of Washington DC is compared to the elite enclave of Palm Beach, Florida. The hosts discuss how events like Tim Russert's funeral serve as networking and lobbying opportunities for the political class.

Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [tim russert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-russert.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [palm beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palm-beach.md), [socialites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialites.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/10.md)

### 11. NSA Traffic Statistics, Internet Bandwidth Math Tricks (39:52–41:34)

The NSA's claim that it only monitors 1.6% of internet traffic is dismissed as a mathematical deception. The hosts argue that because the vast majority of bandwidth is consumed by Netflix and movie downloads, the remaining percentage allows for the total surveillance of all global email and text communication.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [internet traffic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-traffic.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [bittorrent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bittorrent.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Computer Background Processes, Little Snitch Software (41:34–45:13)

A discussion on computer performance leads to a critique of background processes like iTunes and Chrome that consume bandwidth and system resources. The hosts recommend "Little Snitch" software for monitoring unauthorized outbound connections from personal computers.

Keywords: [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), [itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), little snitch, [chrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrome.md), [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Obama's Spying Admissions, Tech Industry Fascism (45:13–48:46)

President Obama's comments about being concerned about surveillance if he were "outside the government" are highlighted. The hosts also discuss a private meeting between the President and tech leaders like Tim Cook, labeling the administration's intervention in the Apple-Samsung patent dispute as "fascistic."

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Jeff Jarvis, Google Defense and Academic Tenure (48:46–53:09)

Media critic Jeff Jarvis is criticized for an article in The Guardian defending Google against government overreach. The hosts mock Jarvis's use of Google's "Don't be evil" slogan and his status as a tenured professor.

Keywords: [jeff jarvis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-jarvis.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [tenure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tenure.md), don't be evil

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Eric Holder, Congressional Phone Monitoring Denial (53:09–54:51)

A clip of Attorney General Eric Holder refusing to confirm or deny whether the phones of members of Congress are being monitored is played. The hosts designate this as "evergreen" content demonstrating the lack of oversight for intelligence agencies.

Keywords: [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [capitol hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-hill.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Militarization of Police, Race and Surveillance (54:52–57:54)

The hosts discuss comments by Professor James Peterson regarding the long-standing physical surveillance of poor communities and people of color. This leads to a discussion of Radley Balko's book "Rise of the Warrior Cop" and how federal grants have led to the militarization of local police departments.

Keywords: james peterson, [stop and frisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stop-and-frisk.md), [radley balko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radley-balko.md), [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [police militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-militarization.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/16.md)

### 17. No Agenda Art, Martin JJ's Creative Streak (57:54–59:37)

The hosts thank the show's contributing artists, specifically highlighting the work of Martin JJ. They discuss the difficulty of creating relevant art for the show and encourage listeners to keep submitting original work.

Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [martin jj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-jj.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [creativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creativity.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Executive Producer Donations, Peerage and Knighting (59:37–1:04:17)

Donations from high-level producers are acknowledged, including Sir Dwayne Melanson and David Foley. Kobe Hung from Hong Kong is recognized for his contribution, leading to a discussion about the "538 Club" and the process of being knighted in the No Agenda peerage.

Keywords: [dwayne melanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwayne-melanson.md), [david foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-foley.md), kobe hung, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Obama's Retirement Rhetoric, Wealth Tax Speculation (1:04:17–1:06:33)

The hosts analyze a subtle shift in President Obama's rhetoric regarding retirement, noting he now says "even if you're not rich" instead of "even if you don't get rich." They speculate this signals a move toward a future wealth tax and a closing of the door on upward mobility.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [retirement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retirement.md), [wealth tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md), [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Belgian Chocolates, Eric the Shill's Request (1:06:34–1:08:15)

A humorous aside involves a request from "Eric the Shill" for Adam Curry to bring back high-end Belgian chocolates from Europe for his wife. The hosts joke about the logistics of shipping chocolate in the Texas heat and the power dynamics between the show's staff.

Keywords: [eric the shill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-the-shill.md), belgian chocolate, [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Value for Value, Producer Credits and Predictions (1:08:17–1:15:34)

Various listener donations and notes are read, including a discussion on the "Value for Value" model and the move away from PayPal toward physical checks. A listener's prediction website is reviewed, and the hosts explain the benefits of adding No Agenda titles to professional profiles like LinkedIn.

Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), [predictions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predictions.md), portage

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Spinning Classes, Mickey's Fitness Fad (1:15:34–1:22:07)

Adam Curry shares an anecdote about his wife, Mickey, taking him to a "spinning" exercise class. The discussion touches on the high cost of these fitness fads and transitions into a story about a "no-hands" restaurant in Bangkok.

Keywords: [spinning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spinning.md), [fitness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fitness.md), [mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey.md), [bangkok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangkok.md), [exercise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exercise.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Mark Dice, Petition Pranks and Street Activism (1:22:07–1:25:27)

The hosts discuss YouTube creator Mark Dice and his videos showing people signing absurd petitions, such as supporting the release of violent criminals. Adam Curry describes his own tactic for dealing with street petitioners in Austin by claiming to love the exact opposite of whatever they are advocating.

Keywords: mark dice, [petitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petitions.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Google Ventures Ad, Silicon Valley Savior Complex (1:25:34–1:31:36)

An advertisement for Google Ventures is analyzed, featuring partners like Kevin Rose claiming to "cure cancer" and "discover things inside places." The hosts criticize the Silicon Valley "savior complex" and predict that Google's centralized business model will eventually collapse like BlackBerry's did.

Keywords: google ventures, [kevin rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-rose.md), [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [blackberry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackberry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Online Advertising Scam, Amazon Targeting Failures (1:31:36–1:37:12)

The hosts argue that targeted online advertising is a scam, citing Amazon's inability to recommend products other than those the user has already purchased. They discuss how the government's bulk data collection is the inverse of commercial spam—sucking in everything to find a single lead.

Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [spam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spam.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/25.md)

### 26. CNN Ratings Crisis, Jeff Zucker's Strategy (1:37:14–1:41:40)

CNN's historically low ratings are discussed, with the network reportedly averaging only 76,000 viewers in the key 25-54 demographic. The hosts analyze Jeff Zucker's strategy to move away from traditional news to capture non-news advertising dollars as revenues decline.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [jeff zucker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-zucker.md), [piers morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piers-morgan.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [time warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Medical Marijuana Pivot (1:41:40–1:48:05)

Dr. Sanjay Gupta's public reversal on medical marijuana is framed as a desperate attempt by CNN to regain relevance or pressure the pharmaceutical industry. The hosts critique Gupta's "discovery" of scientific evidence that has been available for decades and his direct attacks on narcotic painkillers.

Keywords: [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [medical marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-marijuana.md), [pharmaceuticals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceuticals.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Public Media Funding, Gates Foundation Influence (1:48:06–1:49:37)

The influence of large donors like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on public media is discussed. The hosts note that the foundation pulled funding from the PBS NewsHour because the program was not "jazzy" enough, highlighting the loss of editorial independence in non-profit news.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [bill and melinda gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-and-melinda-gates-foundation.md), [underwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/underwriting.md), [news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-hour.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/28.md)

### 29. International Donations, Namibia Reality Show Contract (1:49:37–1:56:04)

Listener donations from Canada, Germany, and Sweden are acknowledged. Adam Curry shares a story about his daughter's legal battle over a reality TV contract in Namibia, emphasizing the importance of standing up to corporate legal threats.

Keywords: [namibia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/namibia.md), [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md), contract law, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Global Producer Support, Challenge Coins (1:56:07–2:00:53)

The hosts thank a global array of producers, noting a lack of American donors in the most recent batch. They discuss "challenge coins" received from military listeners and the popularity of the show in Australia as a counterbalance to American media propaganda.

Keywords: [challenge coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coins.md), [air force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [murdoch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murdoch.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Military Listeners, Submarines and Marines Anecdote (2:00:53–2:05:33)

A letter from a Navy veteran describes the mutual respect between sailors and Marines. The hosts also mention listeners reporting from Tanzania and Uganda, and acknowledge the show's early coverage of the Benghazi gun-running story.

Keywords: [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [marines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marines.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [challenge coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coins.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/31.md)

### 32. EU Bail-in Law, Cyprus Test Case (2:05:33–2:10:59)

The European Union's new "bail-in" law is discussed, which allows banks to seize depositor funds during a collapse. The hosts argue that the 2013 Cyprus banking crisis was a test case for this policy and warn of a potential domino effect in the European banking sector.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [bail-in](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bail-in.md), [cyprus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyprus.md), [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Spot the Elite, Brookings Institution Rhetoric (2:10:59–2:14:20)

A "spot the elite" quiz compares the speaking styles of Education Secretary Arne Duncan and a trustee from the Brookings Institution. The hosts discuss how specific linguistic patterns and "milieu speak" identify members of the political and academic upper class.

Keywords: [brookings institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brookings-institution.md), [arne duncan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arne-duncan.md), [elite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elite.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Nixon White House Incident, Ray Conniff Singers Protest (2:14:20–2:24:42)

A 1972 incident at the Nixon White House is recounted, where a member of the Ray Conniff Singers protested the Vietnam War during a performance. A leaked phone call between Richard Nixon and John Connally reveals the President's profane reaction to the protest and mentions a similar incident involving Eartha Kitt.

Keywords: [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), ray conniff, [daniel ellsberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-ellsberg.md), eartha kitt, [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Modern Celebrity Compliance, George Michael and Kanye West (2:24:43–2:28:48)

The hosts contrast the anti-war protests of 1970s artists with the perceived compliance of modern celebrities like Jay-Z and Beyonce. They discuss how George Michael's career suffered after protesting the Iraq War and lament the lack of mainstream protest music in the current era.

Keywords: [jay-z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-z.md), [beyonce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beyonce.md), [george michael](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-michael.md), [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), protest music

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/35.md)

### 36. John le Carré, Intelligence Recruitment and Public Schools (2:28:49–2:33:25)

Spy novelist John le Carré's comments on intelligence recruitment are analyzed. Le Carré suggests that the British public school system and a natural inclination toward conspiracy make the UK population particularly easy to recruit for espionage.

Keywords: john le carre, [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Russian Dash Cam Videos, BMW Safety (2:33:26–2:35:02)

The hosts discuss the phenomenon of Russian dash cam videos, noting the prevalence of drunk driving and spectacular accidents. They highlight a specific video where a BMW survives a collision with a large truck as a potential unintentional advertisement for the car's safety.

Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [dash cam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dash-cam.md), [bmw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmw.md), [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md), [viral videos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-videos.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Russian Anti-Gay Laws, Olympic Boycott Propaganda (2:35:03–2:39:20)

Protests against Russian anti-gay laws and calls for an Olympic boycott are dismissed as Western propaganda. The hosts compare Russian social laws to American policies and analyze a staged video of Vladimir Putin reflecting on the death of his judo mentor.

Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [lgbt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbt.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Show Outro, Value for Value Sign-off (2:39:21–2:41:01)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the episode, reminding listeners to support the show's "Value for Value" model. They sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, promising to return for the next broadcast on Thursday.

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), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

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