# Marketecture

> A massive Dutch telethon and the military response to Typhoon Haiyan collide with new climate cooling data and the corporate takeover of American public education.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 567
- **Published:** 2013-11-21
- **Length:** 2h 47m
- **Topics:** [Typhoon Haiyan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhoon-haiyan.md), [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), Tesla Safety, [Climate Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-finance.md), Markitecture, Kazan Crash, [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture

## About this episode

A massive telethon in the Netherlands raised 18 million euros for Typhoon Haiyan relief as the USS George Washington and international military assets converged on the Philippines. The humanitarian response is being leveraged at the COP19 conference in Warsaw to demand climate finance compensation, even as a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences predicts a significant global cooling period beginning in 2030. Skepticism remains high regarding the sincerity of Dutch celebrities and the efficiency of the Giro banking system in delivering aid to victims.

In the United States, a wave of unusual November tornadoes in Illinois has sparked criticism of scripted media interviews and the lack of active listening by broadcast journalists. Meanwhile, the educational landscape shifts as Pearson and Crayola partner with the Department of Education to implement Common Core standards through the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan faces backlash for his comments on suburban opposition, while universities adopt business-style throughput models that prioritize buzzwords like flipped classrooms over traditional academic rigor. In the corporate world, Elon Musk defends the Tesla Model S against fire safety concerns by issuing software updates to the vehicle suspension.

William Shatner exhibits his practiced public persona during a photo shoot while King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands physically defends Queen Maxima from aggressive German paparazzi. The episode features a culinary breakdown of kale soup chemistry to neutralize sulfurous compounds and a de-douching request for a listener in Arkansas. From the Russia Today studios to the enterprise software conferences of Orlando, the reality of markitecture and corporate philanthropy is laid bare.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/transcript.md.

### 1. Amsterdam and Orlando Remote Broadcast Logistics (0:00–3:40)

The hosts coordinate a remote broadcast from Amsterdam and Orlando, Florida. One host describes attending an enterprise software conference for Open Text in Orlando while the other manages local construction noise and car alarms in the Netherlands. They discuss the logistical challenges of time zone differences and maintaining a show schedule while traveling for business.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [orlando](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orlando.md), open text, [remote broadcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remote-broadcast.md), [noise gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-gate.md), [construction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/construction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Dutch Philippines Typhoon Telethon and Celebrity Skepticism (3:41–10:17)

A massive celebrity-filled telethon in the Netherlands raised over 18 million euros for Typhoon relief in the Philippines. The discussion centers on the "Giro" banking system used for collections and the perceived insincerity of Dutch celebrities like Trankje Oosterhuis, who promised donations based on Facebook likes. Skepticism is expressed regarding how much money actually reaches victims versus being absorbed by NGOs and self-promoting public figures.

Keywords: [philippines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippines.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [telethon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telethon.md), gyro account, trankje oosterhuis, [ngo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngo.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Typhoon Haiyan Geopolitics and Climate Change Narratives (10:18–15:36)

The humanitarian response to the typhoon in the Philippines is analyzed as a strategic military maneuver involving the USS George Washington and assets from Japan, Australia, and China. Reports surface of local Filipino officials repackaging aid for political credit. The event is being leveraged at the COP19 conference in Warsaw to push for climate change compensation, despite historical precedents of similar storms being blamed on global cooling in the 1970s.

Keywords: [philippines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippines.md), [typhoon haiyan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhoon-haiyan.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [uss george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-george-washington.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), cop19

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Illinois Tornado Anomalies and Media Interview Critique (15:38–18:03)

A wave of powerful tornadoes struck Illinois in November, which is considered highly unusual for the time of year and time of day. Analysis of a news interview featuring a climatologist from Oklahoma State highlights a lack of active listening by the interviewer. The discussion questions the "fishy" nature of these morning storms while critiquing the repetitive and scripted nature of modern broadcast journalism.

Keywords: [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [tornadoes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tornadoes.md), glenn ifill, oklahoma state, [meteorology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meteorology.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/4.md)

### 5. PNAS Study on Spontaneous Abrupt Climate Cooling (18:04–24:21)

Dutch climatologist Siebren Drijfhout published a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) regarding atmospheric blocking and sea-ice feedback. The model suggests a potential "mini ice age" or significant cooling period beginning around 2030 and lasting until 2070. The concept of "peer review" is debated, with comparisons made to the obsessive nature of Star Trek fans and the potential for insular validation within the scientific community.

Keywords: pnas, siebren drijfhout, [global cooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-cooling.md), mini ice age, [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/5.md)

### 6. UN Climate Meeting Walkout and Climate Finance (24:21–28:38)

A group of 133 countries, including the G77 and China, walked out of a United Nations climate meeting in Warsaw. The dispute centers on "climate finance" and demands for an automatic compensation mechanism for extreme weather events in developing nations. Developed nations, led by the U.S., Britain, and Japan, have already spent $35 billion on climate initiatives but resist the open-ended liability of a formal compensation framework.

Keywords: [warsaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warsaw.md), un climate meeting, g77, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [climate finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-finance.md), [compensation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compensation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Fukushima Radiation Claims and California Infant Hypothyroidism (28:39–32:21)

A report in The Ecologist claims that radioactive iodine from the Fukushima disaster caused a 21% increase in congenital hypothyroidism among infants in California. The validity of the study is questioned due to the 5,000-mile distance from the reactor and the reputation of the "Open Journal of Pediatrics." The discussion touches on the business model of pay-to-play academic journals and the lack of similar data from the Chernobyl disaster.

Keywords: [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [hypothyroidism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypothyroidism.md), the ecologist, open journal of pediatrics, [iodine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iodine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Kenya Charity NGO Financial Transparency Concerns (32:22–34:46)

An investigation into a small Austin-based NGO focused on children in Kenya reveals questionable financial allocations. Analysis of the organization's Form 990 shows that out of $350,000 raised, a significant portion goes toward salaries for the founder's family and home-office rent. The necessity of private American charities in Kenya is questioned given the large-scale aid already provided by the State Department and China.

Keywords: [kenya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenya.md), [ngo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngo.md), [form 990](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/form-990.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md), financial transparency

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Begging Culture and International Philanthropy Anecdotes (34:46–38:50)

A series of anecdotes explores the ethics of street begging and large-scale philanthropy. Stories include a confrontation with a truck driver in London over giving money to a beggar and descriptions of organized begging rings in India. The discussion transitions to the Robin Hood Foundation's handling of Superstorm Sandy funds, suggesting that large NGOs often act as financial vehicles for bankers rather than direct aid providers.

Keywords: [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [robin hood foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robin-hood-foundation.md), [superstorm sandy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superstorm-sandy.md), [beggars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beggars.md), [philanthropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philanthropy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Corporate Foundations and the Art of Saying No (38:51–42:40)

The proliferation of corporate non-profits, such as the Dell Foundation, is criticized for pressuring individuals to work for free to provide tax write-offs for large entities. A personal philosophy of being "straightforward and honest" when declining charitable requests is discussed. The hosts argue that many modern NGOs are more of a "lifestyle" for the organizers than a purely altruistic endeavor.

Keywords: dell foundation, [non-profits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profits.md), [philanthropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philanthropy.md), [social pressure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-pressure.md), [honesty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honesty.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Code Pink and Medea Benjamin (42:41–44:25)

The conversation turns to the activist group Code Pink and its co-founder Medea Benjamin. The hosts discuss her age and her history of high-profile protests, specifically her origins in opposing the George W. Bush administration.

Keywords: [code pink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-pink.md), [medea benjamin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medea-benjamin.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), [age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/age.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Russia Today Talent and TV Production Coaching (44:25–49:20)

The Russia Today (RT) network's presentation style is analyzed, focusing on new host Erin Ade of the show "Boom Bust." The hosts critique the "coaching" at RT, noting that both Ade and Abby Martin exhibit similar physical mannerisms and awkward set navigation. They discuss Ade's background in extreme sports and Singaporean media, suggesting that the network's production choices often distract from the content.

Keywords: [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), erin ade, [abby martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abby-martin.md), tv production, [coaching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coaching.md), boom bust

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Episode 567 Donations and Kale Soup Chemistry (49:20–53:08)

A donation from Sir Anthony Montgomery triggers a discussion on the chemistry of cooking kale. The contributor provides a recipe for Tuscan potato soup that uses fats from cream and sausage to neutralize the foul-tasting sulfurous compounds in the greens. The segment also establishes the "567 Club" for donors contributing to this specific episode number.

Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), tuscan potato soup, [sulfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfur.md), fats, 567 club, [nutrition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nutrition.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Quinoa Superfood Hype and Genetic Modification Failure (53:09–55:25)

The rise of quinoa as a global "superfood" is discussed, including claims that Western demand is pricing out indigenous populations in Peru and Ecuador. An anecdote is shared regarding a failed attempt to genetically breed a shell-less version of quinoa; the experiment resulted in the entire crop being immediately consumed by birds, proving the evolutionary necessity of the grain's hard outer shell.

Keywords: [quinoa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quinoa.md), [south america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-america.md), [superfood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superfood.md), [genetic modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetic-modification.md), [birds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birds.md), [agriculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agriculture.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Finnish Birthdays and the Make It Rain Club (55:26–58:24)

Sir Laurie from Finland celebrates his 33rd birthday with a significant donation, requesting a "Make It Rain" ceremony for several fictional stage performers. The hosts discuss the small but dedicated listener base in Finland and provide "karma" to the donor and his associates.

Keywords: [finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/33.md), [make it rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/make-it-rain.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), sir laurie

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Australian New Executive Producers and Stock Market Sounds (58:27–1:02:01)

A new donor from New South Wales, Australia, joins the associate executive producers after being introduced to the show by his brother. Another donor, Michael from Arkansas, requests a specific stock market soundbite and a "de-douching" for his son. The hosts struggle with technical limitations of their mobile setups while processing these requests.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), tor park, onion routing, [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), michael

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Hospital Flu Shot Mandates and Flugitive Ad Campaign (1:02:02–1:04:32)

Healthcare workers in Las Vegas are reportedly being forced to receive flu shots or wear surgical masks until March. This leads to a review of a real Sanofi Pasteur marketing campaign featuring "Flugitives"—characters like "the fitness fanatic" who believe they are too healthy for vaccines. The hosts analyze the use of social shaming and buzzwords in pharmaceutical advertising.

Keywords: [flu shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), flugitive, [sanofi pasteur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanofi-pasteur.md), [mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandates.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Enterprise Software Buzzwords and Birthday Donations (1:04:34–1:08:43)

The discussion covers "markitecture" and other buzzwords from the Salesforce and enterprise software world, noting that CEOs like Marc Benioff often commute from Maui. The segment concludes with a birthday donation from Teresa Huxley in New Jersey, who shares a story about her 85-pound dog and listening to the podcast during a long walk.

Keywords: markitecture, [salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md), [maui](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maui.md), benny hoffman, [teresa huxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teresa-huxley.md), german shorthaired pointer

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Dutch Royal Visit to the Caribbean Islands (1:08:43–1:12:02)

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands conducted a royal visit to the Dutch Caribbean islands, including Curacao and Aruba. The hosts note the modern approach of the new royals, including allowing microphones to capture their interactions with the public. An anecdote is shared about the King physically shoving a German journalist who got too close to the Queen.

Keywords: [king willem-alexander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/king-willem-alexander.md), [queen maxima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-maxima.md), [curacao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curacao.md), [aruba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aruba.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [royalty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalty.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/19.md)

### 20. William Shatner Encounter and Celebrity Aging (1:12:04–1:15:08)

A host recounts meeting William Shatner at a photo shoot and obtaining an autograph. The experience is compared to a past meeting with historian Arnold Toynbee, noting how elderly public figures often "turn on" a different persona when the camera light appears. The host describes Shatner as amenable but strictly managed by protective handlers.

Keywords: [william shatner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/william-shatner.md), [arnold toynbee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arnold-toynbee.md), autograph, [celebrity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity.md), [aging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aging.md), [handler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handler.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Presidential Medal of Freedom and Margaret Sanger Controversy (1:15:09–1:19:31)

President Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, with the latter seen as a potential "quid pro quo" for her support of the Affordable Care Act. During the ceremony, Gloria Steinem praised Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger. The hosts criticize the media for ignoring Sanger's historical ties to eugenics and her controversial views on race.

Keywords: [medal of freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medal-of-freedom.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [oprah winfrey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oprah-winfrey.md), [gloria steinem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gloria-steinem.md), [margaret sanger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-sanger.md), [eugenics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugenics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Congressman Trey Radel Cocaine Arrest (1:19:31–1:24:42)

Florida Congressman Trey Radel was arrested for cocaine possession and subsequently claimed to be struggling with alcoholism. Radel, who branded himself a "hip-hop conservative" and cited Public Enemy as an influence, is compared to Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. The hosts mock his "180-day" potential sentence and the "blessing in disguise" narrative used by his supporters.

Keywords: trey radel, [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [republican](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican.md), hip-hop conservative, [alcoholism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcoholism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Billionaire Philanthropy and Warren Buffett on 60 Minutes (1:24:43–1:26:54)

A 60 Minutes segment featuring Warren Buffett and other billionaires discussing their "Giving Pledge" is criticized as a "Marie Antoinette moment." The hosts mock the glib nature of the ultra-wealthy and Charlie Rose's perceived sycophancy. Buffett's struggle to recruit more billionaires to give away half their wealth is highlighted.

Keywords: [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billionaires.md), [giving pledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/giving-pledge.md), [wealth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Pierre Omidyar and the New Media Venture "First Look" (1:26:55–1:35:36)

eBay founder Pierre Omidyar is funding a new media venture involving Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, and Jay Rosen. The hosts argue that Greenwald has "monetized" the Edward Snowden documents while Snowden remains isolated in Russia. They also examine Omidyar's controversial history with microfinance in India and a recent report about Norwegian phone surveillance, suggesting a Russian anti-Norway propaganda angle.

Keywords: [pierre omidyar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pierre-omidyar.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [jay rosen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-rosen.md), [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), microfinance

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Tesla Model S Fire Safety and Elon Musk (1:35:37–1:40:39)

Following three high-profile fires in Tesla Model S vehicles, Elon Musk has gone on the defensive regarding the car's safety. Tesla is issuing a software update to raise the car's suspension at highway speeds to prevent debris from piercing the battery pack. The hosts discuss Musk's "Thomas Edison" persona and the automotive industry's potential resistance to his direct-to-consumer sales model.

Keywords: [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [model s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/model-s.md), [battery fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-fire.md), [software update](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-update.md), [warranty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warranty.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Bitcoin Volatility and the Silk Road Aftermath (1:40:40–1:45:31)

Bitcoin's price volatility is discussed following congressional hearings on virtual currencies. The hosts argue that the extreme price swings prevent it from being a stable currency. They also debunk the idea that the Silk Road offered "cheap" drugs, claiming that the escrow and Bitcoin conversion costs made illicit purchases significantly more expensive than street prices.

Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), [volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volatility.md), [currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), [mt gox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mt-gox.md), [bitpay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitpay.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Chuck Schumer and Congressional Bitcoin Hearings (1:45:31–1:51:48)

Senator Chuck Schumer's comments during Bitcoin hearings are analyzed, specifically his focus on "near anonymity" and criminal use. BitPay CEO Tony Gallippi testified about "Know Your Customer" (KYC) policies to separate legitimate users from illicit actors. The hosts express concern that such regulations will eventually be used to de-platform alternative media and "unapproved" actors.

Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [bitpay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitpay.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md), [kyc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/27.md)

### 28. LAX Shooter Paul Ciancia Custody Status (1:51:48–1:53:29)

Paul Ciancia, the suspect in the November 1st LAX shooting, was reportedly released from the hospital into federal custody. However, the U.S. Attorney's Office has not released details on his location or scheduled a court appearance, leading to questions about his current status and the lack of transparency in the case.

Keywords: [lax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lax.md), paul ciancia, [shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shooting.md), federal custody, hospital release

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 Crash and GE Capital (1:53:30–1:58:49)

A Boeing 737 crashed in Kazan, Russia, killing all 50 people on board, including executives from GE Capital who were reportedly involved in a billion-dollar deal. The hosts note the lack of Western media coverage regarding the American corporate interests on the flight. Technical analysis suggests the plane stalled during a "go-around" maneuver at approximately 2,000 feet.

Keywords: tatarstan airlines, kazan, ge capital, [boeing 737](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-737.md), [stall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stall.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Southwest Airlines Travel and TSA PreCheck (1:58:50–2:00:35)

A host shares experiences flying Southwest Airlines coast-to-coast to avoid the baggage fees of major carriers. The segment includes a brief mention of testing the TSA PreCheck system and the observation that many domestic flights are currently operating at low capacity.

Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [tsa precheck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa-precheck.md), [air travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-travel.md), [kansas city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas-city.md), [baggage fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baggage-fees.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Brittany Murphy Poisoning Allegations and Russian Aviation Law (2:00:37–2:03:06)

New independent toxicology reports suggest that actress Brittany Murphy may have been poisoned with heavy metals found in rat poison, contradicting the original 2009 finding of pneumonia. This is linked to her husband's death five months later. Separately, Russia is considering legislation to ban aircraft older than 20 years following the Kazan crash.

Keywords: brittany murphy, [toxicology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxicology.md), [rat poison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rat-poison.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [pneumonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pneumonia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Make It Rain Donations and British Educational Terminology (2:03:08–2:11:11)

A series of $111.11 "Make It Rain" donations are processed, including contributions from Jeffrey Stack and Sir Oscar Nadal. The hosts engage in a linguistic debate over the phrase "graduated college" versus "graduated from college," identifying the former as a common Americanism and the latter as the correct European/British standard.

Keywords: [make it rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/make-it-rain.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), 111.11, college graduation, [grammar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammar.md), 567 club

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/32.md)

### 33. European Eurosceptic Alliance and Geert Wilders (2:11:13–2:15:24)

Dutch politician Geert Wilders and French leader Marine Le Pen are attempting to forge an alliance of Eurosceptic parties ahead of the European Parliament elections. Their platform focuses on anti-immigration and national sovereignty. The hosts predict that the mainstream media will label this movement as "far-right" or "fascist" to discredit their challenge to the EU elite.

Keywords: [geert wilders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geert-wilders.md), [marine le pen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-le-pen.md), [national front](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-front.md), [freedom party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-party.md), [eu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eu.md), [euroscepticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euroscepticism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Trans-Pacific Partnership and Executive Power (2:15:25–2:18:12)

Lori Wallach of Public Citizen discusses the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on RT, highlighting provisions that would transfer control over commerce from Congress to the Executive Office. The hosts criticize Congress for being "passive puppies" and allowing the presidency to consolidate power over trade and war.

Keywords: [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), lori wallach, [commerce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commerce.md), executive office, [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [larry king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Common Core Impact on Higher Education (2:18:13–2:21:06)

A PhD student in engineering mechanics provides insight into how Common Core-style standards are infiltrating universities. The student argues that universities are operating as businesses, maximizing "throughput" by lowering academic standards to accommodate students who are less prepared. Buzzwords like "flipped classrooms" and "task-based learning" are identified as markers of this shift.

Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [higher education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md), [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md), throughput, academic standards, [stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Pearson Publishing and the Common Core Business Model (2:21:06–2:26:37)

Pearson is identified as the primary corporate beneficiary of Common Core, owning a vast array of educational publishers. The hosts describe Pearson's historical business tactics of buying competitors to avoid paying author royalties. They also examine the "America's Promise Alliance," founded by Colin Powell, as a network of wealthy trustees and corporate partners supporting these educational shifts.

Keywords: [pearson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pearson.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publishing.md), [colin powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colin-powell.md), america's promise alliance, [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Crayola and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2:26:38–2:31:22)

Crayola has partnered with the Department of Education and organizations like Lego and Disney to promote the "Champion Creatively Alive Children" program. This is part of the "Partnership for 21st Century Skills" (P21), which the hosts describe as a form of corporate fascism where private companies dictate public school curriculum and "applied" learning standards.

Keywords: crayola, p21, lego education, [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [unicef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unicef.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Arnie Duncan and the Common Core Backlash (2:31:27–2:37:59)

Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan is reportedly backpedaling after criticizing "white suburban moms" for opposing Common Core. The hosts discuss the "visual memory tricks" replacing traditional math like long division and criticize Bill Gates for funding these experimental standards. They argue that the system is designed to create "spreadsheet jockeys" rather than critical thinkers.

Keywords: arnie duncan, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md), long division, [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Media Framing of Common Core Opposition (2:38:03–2:42:59)

An Orlando Sentinel article is used as an example of how the media frames Common Core opposition as "commie brainwashing" or "Tea Party" extremism to marginalize legitimate criticism. The segment also highlights James Stewart, a Canadian textbook author who reportedly built a $30 million home from the proceeds of his educational materials.

Keywords: orlando sentinel, [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [media framing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-framing.md), james stewart, [textbooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/textbooks.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Butterball Turkey Shortage and Show Outro (2:43:01–2:47:12)

A news report about a shortage of large fresh Butterball turkeys is dismissed as a "phony package" designed to promote the brand. The hosts conclude the show with a final mention of the Kazan plane crash and a reminder of the upcoming Thanksgiving broadcast. They sign off from Amsterdam and Orlando, heading back to Austin.

Keywords: butterball, [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), turkey shortage, [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), kazan, kazan crash

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/40.md)

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