# Festival of Corruption > A tragic accident in Los Angeles masks a federal gun-running scandal while China expands its reach from the lunar surface to the heart of East Africa. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 570 - **Published:** 2013-12-01 - **Length:** 2h 47m - **Topics:** [Paul Walker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-walker.md), [Sinaloa Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [Chang'e 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chang-e-3.md), [Glenn Greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), Ukraine EU deal, [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [23andMe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption ## About this episode The death of actor Paul Walker in a Los Angeles car crash serves as a potential media distraction from Attorney General Eric Holder and the Fast and Furious gun-walking scandal. Theories regarding the Porsche Carrera GT explosion suggest a possible 'Google bomb' effect to bury news of the Sinaloa Cartel's alleged partnership with the federal government. This intersection of Hollywood tragedy and Department of Justice controversy highlights a pattern of strategic information management. China prepares for the Chang'e 3 lunar probe launch while simultaneously funding a $14 billion rail project in Kenya to cement economic dominance in Africa. In Europe, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych rejects a European Union trade deal to secure Russian gas interests, while Greek authorities continue a crackdown on the Golden Dawn party amidst 60% youth unemployment. Domestically, the FDA shuts down 23andMe genetic testing as the tech industry moves to purge 'master-slave' terminology from software code. Glenn Greenwald defends the Edward Snowden leaks on BBC HardTalk, asserting that the NSA failed to safeguard its own data while using surveillance for political blackmail. Adam Curry recounts the somber experience of a spectator death during a University of Texas football game and his first encounter with a Hanukkah menorah lighting. John C. Dvorak offers a critical assessment of Thanksgiving apple dressing recipes, insisting that unpeeled skins ruin the texture. The duo also reviews the mindless action of Pacific Rim and the questionable CIA claims found in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/transcript.md. ### 1. Gitmo Nation Episode 570, Thanksgiving Apple Dressing Recipe (0:00–2:46) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 570 of the No Agenda show on December 1, 2013. Dvorak provides a critique of his Thanksgiving apple dressing recipe, noting that the apples should be peeled to avoid tough skins. The hosts also discuss technical issues with Skype's automatic settings. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), apple dressing, [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Adam Curry's Lonely Thanksgiving, UT Game, Menorah Lighting (2:46–8:15) Adam Curry describes a lonely Thanksgiving spent at a friend's house in Austin while his wife was working in Los Angeles. He recounts meeting a real Texas cowboy, Cliff Tynard, who authored a cookbook with a foreword by Tommy Lee Jones. Curry also mentions witnessing a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony for the first time. Keywords: [university of texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-texas.md), [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), menorah, cliff tynard, bevo, [tommy lee jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tommy-lee-jones.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/2.md) ### 3. University of Texas Football, Stadium Culture, Spectator Death (8:16–16:46) Adam Curry details his experience attending a University of Texas vs. Texas Tech football game, his first live sporting event in 40 years. He observes the "Bevo" longhorn mascot and the militaristic nature of stadium cheers and traditions. The account turns somber as he describes a woman dying in the stands just two seats away from him during the game. Keywords: bevo, longhorns, [texas tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-tech.md), stadium security, hormone study, [medical emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-emergency.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Paul Walker Death, Porsche Carrera GT Explosion Theory (16:47–20:59) The hosts discuss the death of actor Paul Walker in a Porsche Carrera GT crash in Los Angeles. They question the nature of the vehicle's explosion, comparing it to the death of Michael Hastings. A theory is proposed that the media coverage of the actor's death serves as a "Google bomb" to distract from Attorney General Eric Holder's Fast and Furious gun-walking scandal. Keywords: [paul walker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-walker.md), porsche carrera gt, [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [michael hastings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-hastings.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [explosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosion.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Sinaloa Cartel, Fast and Furious Gun Running Scandal (21:00–22:46) A discussion of the federal government's alleged involvement with the Sinaloa cartel through the Fast and Furious operation. The hosts suggest the strategy was to partner with one major Mexican agency to manage drug trafficking and violence. They argue that such a partnership could potentially be sold to the American public if framed correctly. Keywords: [sinaloa cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [gun running](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-running.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Middle East Geopolitics, World War I Borders, Cultural Conflict (22:46–25:23) The hosts reflect on an email regarding the artificial nature of borders in Iraq and Syria, which were drawn by the British after World War I. They discuss the deep-seated cultural and historical grievances in the Middle East that Westerners struggle to comprehend. The segment concludes with a brief mention of how their previous podcast content ruined a Thanksgiving dinner. Keywords: [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [british empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-empire.md), [world war i](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-i.md), [tribalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tribalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/6.md) ### 7. World AIDS Day, National Impaired Driving Prevention Month (25:24–27:06) The hosts acknowledge World AIDS Day and express skepticism toward the pharmaceutical industry's solutions for HIV. They also note the start of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and Minority Enterprise Development Week as established by presidential proclamation. Keywords: world aids day, [hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [presidential proclamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-proclamation.md), minority enterprise development [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Porsche Carrera GT Mechanics, Drone Strike Conspiracy Theories (27:07–33:46) The hosts return to the Paul Walker crash, debating the engine and gas tank placement of the Porsche Carrera GT. They entertain a "crackpot" theory involving a drone strike or a "Hollywood whacker" to distract from Eric Holder's legal troubles. The segment also mentions a Metro North train derailment in New York that killed four people. Keywords: porsche carrera gt, mid-engine, [drone strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strike.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), metro north, [train derailment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/train-derailment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/8.md) ### 9. NSA Blackmail, Eric Holder Contempt of Congress (33:48–36:27) The hosts discuss reports that the NSA uses collected data for blackmail and political advantage. They attempt to locate a specific audio clip of Attorney General Eric Holder refusing to answer congressional questions about whether NSA data could be used for political purposes. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [contempt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contempt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign, Ready for Hillary PAC (36:28–38:04) The hosts discuss the "Ready for Hillary" campaign and the daily fundraising emails associated with it. They express skepticism about the grassroots nature of the movement, suggesting it is a calculated effort to push Clinton into the 2016 presidential race. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [ready for hillary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ready-for-hillary.md), [fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Sarah Silverman HBO Special, Liberal Bigotry in Comedy (38:04–40:02) The hosts review Sarah Silverman's recent HBO comedy special. While acknowledging some funny moments, they criticize her political segments as bigoted and representative of a radical progressive double standard. Keywords: [sarah silverman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-silverman.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [progressives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/progressives.md), [bigotry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bigotry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Kanye West Radio Interview, George Bush, Katrina Telethon (40:03–47:12) Adam Curry defends Kanye West's recent unfiltered radio comments regarding the lack of connections for Black Americans compared to other groups. They revisit West's 2005 Hurricane Katrina telethon appearance where he famously stated that George Bush does not care about Black people. Keywords: [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [hurricane katrina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-katrina.md), mike myers, connections [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Executive Producer Credits, Knighthoods, Chili Recipe Disaster (47:12–55:50) The hosts thank their executive producers and grant new knighthoods to donors. Adam Curry shares a story about burning a batch of Dvorak's chili recipe while becoming engrossed in the movie Pacific Rim. They also acknowledge a donation from a producer in Denmark. Keywords: [mark workman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-workman.md), sir schwartz, james mcclure, [chili recipe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chili-recipe.md), [pacific rim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pacific-rim.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Movie Reviews, Pacific Rim, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (55:50–59:49) The hosts review the film Pacific Rim, calling it a well-done but mindless action movie. They also discuss Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, with Curry dismissing Chuck Barris's CIA claims as "bullcrap" while praising George Clooney's direction and Drew Barrymore's performance. Keywords: [pacific rim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pacific-rim.md), confessions of a dangerous mind, [george clooney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-clooney.md), [chuck barris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-barris.md), [drew barrymore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drew-barrymore.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/14.md) ### 15. China Moon Mission, Chang'e 3 Lunar Probe (59:52–1:05:52) China prepares to launch the Chang'e 3 lunar probe, marking the first soft landing on the moon in nearly 40 years. The mission includes an astronomical telescope and a lunar rover equipped with radar to study the moon's internal structure. Dvorak expresses skepticism about the value of returning to the moon. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [chang'e 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chang-e-3.md), [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), lunar rover, ultraviolet camera, [space exploration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-exploration.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Chinese Influence in Africa, Kenya Rail Line (1:05:52–1:09:10) The hosts discuss China's growing economic dominance in Africa, highlighted by a $14 billion rail line project in Kenya. They contrast this with the waning influence of former colonial powers like France and the lack of Western interest in humanitarian crises in the Central African Republic. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [kenya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenya.md), [central african republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-african-republic.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/16.md) ### 17. East African Monetary Union, Bitcoin Potential (1:09:10–1:11:38) Five East African states—Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi—sign a treaty to create a common market and a single monetary unit within ten years. The hosts suggest this move is backed by China and discuss whether Bitcoin could serve as an alternative to traditional currency in the region. Keywords: [kenya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenya.md), [tanzania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tanzania.md), [uganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uganda.md), [rwanda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rwanda.md), [monetary union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetary-union.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/17.md) ### 18. San Francisco Urban Decay, Homelessness, Startup Culture (1:11:39–1:20:53) A producer's email provides a firsthand account of the deteriorating conditions in San Francisco's South of Market (SOMA) district. The report describes rampant crime, public indecency, and aggressive parking enforcement. The hosts discuss how the city allegedly uses the homeless population as leverage for increased tax revenue and police funding. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [soma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soma.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime.md), [parking meters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parking-meters.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Cultural Marxism in Tech, Banning Master-Slave Terminology (1:20:55–1:26:01) The hosts discuss the movement in the tech industry, specifically within the Drupal community, to replace the terms "master" and "slave" with "client-server" due to political correctness. They also touch on the removal of classic literature like Huckleberry Finn from school curricula because of its historical language. Keywords: [drupal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drupal.md), master-slave, [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), [huckleberry finn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huckleberry-finn.md), [mark twain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-twain.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Common Core Mathematics, Compensation Method Critique (1:26:01–1:34:17) Adam Curry critiques "compensation mathematics," a Common Core teaching method that encourages students to use rounding and subtraction rather than memorizing multiplication tables. The hosts argue this system dumbs down education and compare it to the "New Math" movement of the 1960s. Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), compensation mathematics, [education reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-reform.md), multiplication tables, new math, john taylor gatto [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/20.md) ### 21. 23andMe FDA Shutdown, DNA Data Privacy, Open Source Genetics (1:34:17–1:41:58) The hosts discuss the FDA's crackdown on 23andMe and the limitations of commercial DNA testing. Adam Curry advocates for using open-source tools like Promethease to analyze raw genetic data rather than trusting a Google-affiliated company with sensitive biological information. Keywords: [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [dna testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-testing.md), promethease, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Glenn Greenwald BBC Interview, Snowden Document Control (1:41:59–1:50:40) Glenn Greenwald appears on BBC's HardTalk to discuss the Edward Snowden documents. Greenwald clarifies that he and Laura Poitras possess the full set of documents and are collaborating with various international media outlets to publish them. Dvorak questions Greenwald's business model of selling stories to global newspapers. Keywords: [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), bbc hardtalk, [laura poitras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-poitras.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Safeguarding National Security Data, NSA Leak Consequences (1:50:41–1:56:55) In his BBC interview, Glenn Greenwald argues that the NSA and GCHQ failed to safeguard their own data by allowing thousands of people access to sensitive files. The hosts discuss the potential for more leaks and the likelihood that the most damaging information regarding blackmail and industrial espionage has yet to be released. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [gchq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gchq.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [whistleblowing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowing.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [industrial espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/industrial-espionage.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Government Lying, Iraq War Precedent, Greenwald vs. BBC (1:57:07–2:05:30) Glenn Greenwald defends his reporting by citing the Iraq War as evidence that government officials routinely lie to the public. He challenges the BBC interviewer to provide evidence that his revelations have actually aided terrorism, noting that US senators have found no evidence that NSA programs stopped terrorist plots. Keywords: [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [gchq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gchq.md), [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Producer Donations, Silver Coins, Freedom Controller Project (2:05:31–2:12:01) The hosts acknowledge a donation of silver coins from Dave Jones, including novelty coins featuring George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Jones also expresses interest in organizing a No Agenda meetup in Birmingham, Alabama, and mentions his work on the Freedom Controller software project. Keywords: [adam smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-smith.md), [silver coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silver-coins.md), [dick cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-cheney.md), [john galt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-galt.md), [birmingham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birmingham.md), [freedom controller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-controller.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Birthday Shoutouts, De-douching Ceremony, Listener Feedback (2:12:02–2:17:01) The hosts read a series of birthday requests and perform a "de-douching" for a new donor. They acknowledge several listeners from around the world, including Sweden and Canada, and share a humorous note about a father's love for history and Fox News. Keywords: matthew milligan, john tucker, jessica walters, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Seattle Coupon Clipper Legacy, No Agenda Wills, Ring Orders (2:17:02–2:20:30) The hosts discuss a news story about a Seattle man who lived frugally but left a $118 million legacy. They jokingly encourage listeners to include the No Agenda show in their wills. They also discuss the popularity of No Agenda rings and their preference for physical mail over electronic transactions. Keywords: [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), coupon clipping, [inheritance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inheritance.md), [wills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wills.md), [no agenda rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-rings.md), snail mail [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/27.md) ### 28. High-Speed Rail Scams, China vs. US Infrastructure (2:20:31–2:29:04) The hosts compare China's rapid expansion of high-speed rail to the stalled projects in California. They argue that high-speed rail in the US is a scam designed to benefit freight companies like Warren Buffett's Burlington Northern by having the public fund new rail beds. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [warren buffett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffett.md), [burlington northern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burlington-northern.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Greece Political Unrest, Golden Dawn Crackdown (2:29:05–2:30:40) Supporters of the Golden Dawn party protest in Athens against the detention of their members of parliament. The hosts discuss the Greek government's crackdown on the opposition party and the dire economic situation in Greece, where youth unemployment has reached 60%. Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [golden dawn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-dawn.md), [athens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/athens.md), [political prisoners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-prisoners.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [euronews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euronews.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/570-festival-of-corruption/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Ukraine EU Deal Rejection, Russian Gas Pipelines (2:30:40–2:38:24) Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovych rejects a trade deal with the European Union in favor of closer ties with Russia. The hosts analyze the geopolitical implications, focusing on the critical natural gas pipelines that run through Ukraine and Russia's use of energy prices as leverage. 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