# Dhimmi or Dead > Geopolitical tensions rise from the Syrian peace talks to the streets of Kiev while solar scientists warn of a cooling sun and the end of climate narratives. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 585 - **Published:** 2014-01-24 - **Length:** 2h 49m - **Topics:** Caesar Report, [Maunder Minimum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maunder-minimum.md), [Gulen Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen-movement.md), [Native Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), Dhimmitude, [Sochi Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi-olympics.md), [TPP](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead ## About this episode The Geneva 2 peace talks in Montreux have been characterized as a strategic bait-and-switch following the exclusion of Iran and the release of the Caesar Report. This document, featuring 55,000 images of alleged torture victims, was commissioned by the law firm Carter-Ruck and funded by the government of Qatar. The timing of this release suggests a coordinated propaganda effort by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and international partners to justify immediate regime change in Syria. In Turkey, the Secret Service was caught transporting weapons across the Syrian border, exposing a deep rift between Prime Minister Erdogan and the Gulen movement. Meanwhile, solar data from the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory suggests the Sun is entering a Maunder Minimum phase, potentially triggering a mini ice age that contradicts the global warming narratives pushed by Al Gore and Senator Dianne Feinstein. In the United States, DEA agent James Capra faced scrutiny for his testimony on marijuana legalization, while HSBC escaped criminal prosecution for laundering Mexican cartel money by paying a two-billion-dollar fine. Digital media is also shifting as platforms like Nativo allow advertisers to bypass journalists and place branded content directly into the editorial wells of The New York Times and Forbes. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the rise of dhimmitude in Europe and the legacy of the Theo van Gogh assassination. Between analyzing the Sochi Olympics fear-mongering and Hugh Laurie's Russian vodka boycott, the hosts explore why the American public remains pacified by Grand Theft Auto while Kiev burns. The show concludes with a look at the fashionable protesters of Bangkok and their two-thousand-dollar gold whistles. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/transcript.md. ### 1. Cedar Fever Allergies and Minneapolis Weather Extremes (0:00–5:40) Adam Curry describes suffering from "Cedar Fever" in Austin, Texas, an allergic reaction to cedar pollen that causes respiratory distress and dizziness. He contrasts the unseasonably warm 75-degree temperatures in California and Texas with a ground blizzard and record cold in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The discussion touches on personal health remedies, including visits to an applied kinesiologist and the use of magnolia-based treatments. Keywords: [cedar fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cedar-fever.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [allergies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/allergies.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), weather records, [black mold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-mold.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Solar Activity Decline and the Maunder Minimum (5:41–10:30) A report from the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Mullard Space Science Laboratory suggests the Sun is entering a phase of declining activity similar to the 17th-century Maunder Minimum. Scientists Richard Harrison and Lucy Green explain how reduced sunspots and solar flares historically coincided with "mini ice ages" and the freezing of the River Thames. The hosts suggest this solar data contradicts mainstream global warming narratives and may explain recent shifts in climate terminology. Keywords: [maunder minimum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maunder-minimum.md), [solar cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-cycle.md), [sunspots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunspots.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), richard harrison, lucy green [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Al Gore and Climate Change Urgency Narratives (10:30–15:37) Adam Curry recalls attending a Kleiner Perkins CEO summit in Pebble Beach circa 2005 where Al Gore screened *An Inconvenient Truth* via satellite. The hosts discuss the recurring media narrative that "this year is the last chance" to act on climate change, noting similar panicky rhetoric from Senator Dianne Feinstein. They also mention a document circulating that provides strategies for attacking climate change "denialists" who credit solar activity for temperature shifts. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), an inconvenient truth, [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [pebble beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pebble-beach.md), climate denialism [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Syria Peace Talks and the Qatar-Funded Caesar Report (15:38–25:29) The Geneva 2 peace talks in Montreux are characterized as a "bait and switch" after Iran was uninvited and the U.S. demanded Bashar al-Assad's resignation. A report featuring 55,000 images of tortured bodies, smuggled by a defector codenamed "Caesar," is revealed to be commissioned by the law firm Carter-Ruck and funded by the government of Qatar. The hosts argue the report's timing and funding source suggest it is a propaganda tool designed to justify regime change rather than an objective governmental inquiry. Keywords: geneva 2, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), carter ruck, [christiane amanpour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christiane-amanpour.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Justin Bieber Arrest and UN Syria Funding Appeal (25:30–31:06) The news media's focus on Justin Bieber's DUI arrest is contrasted with a record $6.5 billion funding appeal by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the Syrian crisis. Kuwait pledged $500 million while U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced $380 million in aid, including fuel and thermal blankets. The hosts express skepticism regarding the distribution of these funds, comparing the situation to previous aid efforts in Haiti. Keywords: [justin bieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-bieber.md), [ban ki-moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ban-ki-moon.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [kuwait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kuwait.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [humanitarian aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humanitarian-aid.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Turkish Secret Service Weapons and the Gulen Movement (31:09–35:11) Turkish Secret Service (MIT) trucks were reportedly stopped at the Syrian border and found to be carrying weapons, highlighting the conflict between Prime Minister Erdogan and the Gulen movement. Adam Curry discusses the influence of Fethullah Gulen's Harmony Charter Schools in Texas and alleges, via a source, that the CIA may have supported Gulen using heroin money from Afghanistan. The geopolitical tension involves Kurdish oil interests and the potential expansion of a neo-Ottoman influence. Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), [gulen movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen-movement.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), harmony charter schools [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Eurabia Conspiracy Theory and the Universal Caliphate (35:12–39:30) The concept of "Eurabia," a term coined by author Bat Ye'or, is discussed as a theory regarding the Islamization of Europe through a "bloodless jihad." The hosts examine how this movement affects countries like Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, citing the rise of Sharia patrols. They speculate that the Gulen movement's goal is to prevent Turkey from joining the European Union to facilitate the reinstatement of a caliphate. Keywords: eurabia, bat ye'or, [caliphate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caliphate.md), [gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [islamization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamization.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Dhimmitude and the Assassination of Theo van Gogh (39:31–44:08) The term "dhimmitude" is defined as the status of non-Muslim subjects under Islamic law, involving special taxes and restricted rights. Adam Curry reflects on his time in the Netherlands, citing the assassinations of filmmaker Theo van Gogh and politician Pim Fortuyn as events that silenced critics of Islamification. The discussion mentions Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Geert Wilders as figures who have faced threats for opposing these cultural shifts. Keywords: dhimmitude, [theo van gogh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theo-van-gogh.md), [pim fortuyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pim-fortuyn.md), ayaan hirsi ali, [geert wilders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geert-wilders.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Cultural Distraction as a Tool for Geopolitical Stability (44:08–48:41) The hosts suggest that the lack of civil unrest in America compared to Ukraine is due to an abundance of cultural distractions like video games and television. They propose a satirical solution to Middle Eastern conflicts: sending Xbox consoles and copies of *Grand Theft Auto* to Syria to pacify the population. They argue that the American media system has failed to properly propagate these "distractions" as a form of soft power. Keywords: [xbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xbox.md), [grand theft auto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-theft-auto.md), [distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Value for Value Model and No Agenda Infrastructure (48:43–53:06) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak thank the "producers" and artists who support the show through the "value for value" model, which avoids traditional advertising. They discuss recent artwork submissions and a kitten photo featured in the newsletter that received mixed reactions. The hosts emphasize that their independence allows them to discuss controversial topics without fear of advertiser boycotts. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Executive Producer Credits and Nuclear Energy FUD (53:07–57:26) Donations from listeners like Gregory Wilson and Rod Adams are acknowledged, with Wilson notably redirecting his *Economist* subscription fee to the show. Rod Adams of *Atomic Insights* provides a technical clarification on the term "meltdown," explaining that while not an official agency term, it is commonly used to describe core damage like that seen at Fukushima. The hosts discuss the "China Syndrome" myth and the natural gas industry's opposition to nuclear power. Keywords: [rod adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-adams.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [the economist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-economist.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Producer Birthdays and San Antonio Kale Recommendations (57:26–1:01:23) The hosts read notes from producers, including a birthday donation for Andrew Wyatt from his wife Jessica. Jessica recommends "green restaurants" in San Antonio for their spicy kale salads, leading to Adam Curry being jokingly labeled the "Kale Guy." The segment also covers listener career changes and the process of obtaining a permanent green card for Adam's wife, Micky. Keywords: [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [producer credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-credits.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [green card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-card.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Chevrolet Voiceover Audition and New Show Merchandise (1:01:25–1:04:00) Adam Curry reads a script for a Chevrolet "Purple Roads Initiative" commercial he is auditioning for, which focuses on cancer survival rates. He notes the irony of potentially becoming the voice of a major advertiser while hosting an ad-free podcast. The segment concludes with a promotion for new merchandise on the No Agenda Nation store, including "Slave Silk Ties" and "Drone Bait." Keywords: [chevrolet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevrolet.md), purple roads, cancer survival, [voiceover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voiceover.md), [merchandise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merchandise.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/13.md) ### 14. NBC Olympics Promotion and Black Widow Terror Threats (1:04:00–1:09:20) NBC is criticized for using fear-based promotion for the Sochi Winter Olympics by highlighting threats from "Black Widow" suicide bombers from Dagestan. The hosts deconstruct a local news package that links the Sochi threat to the Golden Gate Bridge to create local relevance. They argue that the network provides pre-packaged "B-roll" and scripts to affiliates to maximize anxiety and viewership for the upcoming games. Keywords: [sochi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi.md), black widows, [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [terror threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terror-threat.md), [golden gate bridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-gate-bridge.md), [dagestan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dagestan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Hugh Laurie Twitter Controversy and Putin's Gay Rights Comments (1:09:20–1:13:25) Actor Hugh Laurie's tweet about boycotting Russian vodka due to the country's stance on gay rights is discussed. The hosts criticize *The Washington Post* for headlines linking President Putin's comments on gays to pedophilia, arguing that the actual transcripts show a different context. They mention an upcoming "White Paper" by producer Gay Crusader Brian that will document media corruption regarding these narratives. Keywords: hugh laurie, [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [sochi olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi-olympics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Thom Hartmann's MSNBC Ambitions and Guantanamo Bay (1:13:26–1:17:38) The hosts analyze Thom Hartmann's recent segments on RT, suggesting he is auditioning for a position at MSNBC by adopting a more partisan, anti-Republican stance. Hartmann is criticized for blaming Republicans for the failure to close Guantanamo Bay, despite President Obama's early executive orders and Democratic control of Congress. A clip of Obama promising to close the facility on *60 Minutes* is played to highlight the lack of follow-through. Keywords: [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [guantanamo bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Second Amendment Debate and Australian Gun Buybacks (1:17:38–1:23:24) Thom Hartmann and Bill Maher are criticized for their arguments against the Second Amendment, with Hartmann claiming it was originally intended to help Virginians control slaves. The hosts review statistics cited by Hartmann regarding gun-related suicides and the 1996 Australian gun buyback program. They argue that the right to bear arms is an inherent right that the Constitution merely protects from infringement, rather than a "tradition" that can be discarded. Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Bill Maher on the Electoral College and Gun Control (1:23:24–1:26:26) Bill Maher's call to abolish the Electoral College and the Second Amendment is framed as a strategy to alienate female voters from the Republican Party. The hosts argue that Democrats use the fear of "dead kids" and gun violence to secure the female vote. They suggest that many politicians who advocate for gun control are hypocrites who personally own firearms or enjoy target shooting. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [democrats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrats.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Electoral College Economics and Media Advertising Revenue (1:26:27–1:32:21) John C. Dvorak explains his theory that the push to abolish the Electoral College is driven by media companies wanting to capture advertising revenue in non-swing states. Currently, billions of dollars in political ad spending are concentrated in a few states like Ohio and Pennsylvania, leaving markets in California and New York ignored. Removing the Electoral College would force candidates to spend money in every major media market to win the popular vote. Keywords: [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [swing states](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swing-states.md), [advertising revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-revenue.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Joris Demink Prosecution and SLAPP Lawsuits (1:32:22–1:36:39) The Dutch Justice Department's decision to prosecute former Secretary General Joris Demink for alleged pedophilia is discussed as a vindication for Adam Curry's past reporting. The hosts also define "SLAPP" (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) as a legal tactic used to silence critics through financial exhaustion. They cite a case involving talk show host Tom Martino where a judge ruled that comedians cannot be sued for libel because their statements are not intended to be taken as literal fact. Keywords: [joris demink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joris-demink.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), slapp, [defamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defamation.md), tom martino [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/20.md) ### 21. German Atomic Bomb Theories and Kindle Paperwhite (1:36:41–1:40:21) John C. Dvorak discusses a book claiming that Nazi Germany successfully tested an atomic "disintegration bomb" in 1944, causing a massive power outage in Berlin. The theory suggests the U.S. may have used stolen German uranium for its own bombs and that the first bomb dropped on Nagasaki was a dud. The segment transitions into a recommendation for the Kindle Paperwhite, which the hosts praise for its reading speed and backlighting. Keywords: [atomic bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atomic-bomb.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md), [nagasaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nagasaki.md), kindle paperwhite, disintegration bomb [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Global Producer Donations and Job Karma (1:40:21–1:44:46) The hosts read a list of international donations from Scotland, Australia, and the UK. They acknowledge "69ers" (donors of $69.69) and provide "job karma" for listeners seeking employment. Adam Curry notes that the recent newsletter featuring a "fat guy" may have negatively impacted donation levels compared to previous weeks. Keywords: [scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [job karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-karma.md), [69ers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/69ers.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/22.md) ### 23. The "Talking People Show" and Austin Man-Dates (1:44:47–1:48:13) Adam Curry describes his "man-dates" in Austin with a friend and a constitutional lawyer to discuss topics like the Gulen movement and the caliphate. He notes that many listeners, including "boners turned donors," appreciate the show as a refuge from mainstream media narratives. The hosts emphasize the importance of teaching children to question authority and think critically. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), man-date, [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulen.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Cancer Recovery Karma and Birthday Call-outs (1:48:14–1:52:22) The hosts offer "F-cancer karma" for a producer's mother undergoing brain surgery and read several birthday announcements. They briefly mention links sent by producers regarding Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and continue to tease deep dives into the Ottoman Empire and Turkish geopolitics. The segment reinforces the show's "value for value" proposition as it approaches its 600th episode. Keywords: [brain cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-cancer.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [rob ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-ford.md), [caliphate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caliphate.md), [ottoman empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottoman-empire.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Google Bus Protests and San Francisco Income Inequality (1:52:22–1:57:10) Protests in San Francisco and Oakland against private shuttle buses operated by Google and Facebook are highlighted as symbols of "income inequality." Reports from France 24 describe how residents blame tech workers for rising rents and evictions, leading to acts of vandalism against the buses. The hosts question whether the protests are a genuine grassroots movement or a sophisticated publicity stunt. Keywords: [google bus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-bus.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [income inequality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-inequality.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [gentrification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gentrification.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Modular Housing Real Estate and Brad Pitt's New Orleans Project (1:57:12–2:03:30) John C. Dvorak describes driving through elaborate modular housing developments in Oregon and San Jose, noting they are often targeted for redevelopment into high-rises. The hosts discuss how "good intentions" in urban planning, such as Brad Pitt's housing project in New Orleans' 9th Ward, often lead to gentrification and the displacement of the original residents. They conclude that these "money touch" developments frequently benefit yuppie newcomers over the local population. Keywords: trailer parks, [san jose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose.md), modular housing, [brad pitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brad-pitt.md), [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md), [gentrification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gentrification.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/26.md) ### 27. DEA Testimony on Marijuana and HSBC Money Laundering (2:03:30–2:07:35) DEA agent James Capra's testimony before Senator Feinstein is criticized for claiming that marijuana legalization has failed everywhere it has been tried. The hosts point to Portugal's successful decriminalization as a counter-example and mock Capra's "Billy and his bong" rhetoric. They contrast the aggressive prosecution of small-time drug users with the $2 billion fine paid by HSBC for laundering billions in Mexican drug cartel money. Keywords: [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [legalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legalization.md), [hsbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hsbc.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Federal Law vs. State Law and the 10th Amendment (2:07:36–2:11:50) A discussion with a constitutional lawyer reveals the complexities of federal versus state law regarding EPA permits for power plants in El Paso. The hosts argue that the federal government's reluctance to enforce marijuana laws in states like Colorado stems from a fear of a 10th Amendment challenge at the Supreme Court. They use the example of the 18th Amendment (Prohibition) to argue that the federal government historically required constitutional changes to ban substances, a standard they now bypass through simple federal law. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [10th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/10th-amendment.md), [federal law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-law.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [prohibition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prohibition.md), [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/28.md) ### 29. EU Referendum in the Netherlands and Refugee Statistics (2:11:51–2:17:13) A citizens' initiative in the Netherlands has gathered 63,000 signatures for a referendum on EU membership, reflecting a growing anti-Brussels sentiment in Europe. The hosts also discuss a report showing that global refugee numbers have surged from 1.4 million in 1975 to 18 million in 2012. They jokingly criticize UN Ambassador for Refugees Angelina Jolie for the worsening crisis and suggest George Clooney as a replacement. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [angelina jolie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angelina-jolie.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Native Advertising and the Nativo Platform (2:17:23–2:20:30) "Native advertising" is identified as the primary revenue model for modern digital content, where ads are designed to look like editorial articles. The hosts highlight "Nativo," a platform that gives advertisers direct access to the content management systems of publications like *The New York Times* and *Forbes*. This automation allows branded content to be placed directly into the "editorial well" in real-time, blurring the line between reporting and marketing. Keywords: [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), nativo, [mashable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mashable.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), content management [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Product Placement vs. Native Ads in Television (2:20:31–2:25:26) The hosts distinguish between "product placement," such as Starbucks cups on *Morning Joe*, and "native advertising," where news segments are paid for by corporations. They cite a *Wall Street Journal* article that transitioned into a pitch for a communications firm and a news report on car safety that suspiciously praised the Chevrolet Spark while panned the Honda Fit. They argue that television native ads are particularly "sinister" because they are difficult for the average viewer to detect. Keywords: [product placement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/product-placement.md), [starbucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starbucks.md), [chevrolet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevrolet.md), [consumer reports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-reports.md), honda fit [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/31.md) ### 32. The Decline of Journalism and Automated Content (2:25:27–2:30:08) The rise of automated native advertising platforms like Nativo is blamed for the decline of traditional journalism, as advertisers no longer need to pitch stories to reporters. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss how companies like T-Mobile now create their own "contextually relevant" content to bypass editorial gatekeepers. They argue that this shift toward "garbage" content is why many legacy publications are struggling to maintain a loyal readership. Keywords: [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [buzzfeed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzfeed.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/32.md) ### 33. BuzzFeed Clickbait and Fractional Reserve Banking (2:30:11–2:33:09) The hosts discuss the success of BuzzFeed's list-based "clickbait" strategy, which targets "masses of morons" with celebrity news and health teasers. They also note a high number of accountants and auditors in their audience who have written in to discuss fractional reserve banking and double-entry bookkeeping. The segment highlights the shift in media consumption toward short-form, low-information content. Keywords: [buzzfeed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzfeed.md), [clickbait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clickbait.md), [fractional reserve banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fractional-reserve-banking.md), [accounting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accounting.md), [auditing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auditing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Benghazi Reward PSA and Davos Young Global Leaders (2:33:11–2:37:20) A "Rewards for Justice" public service announcement offering $10 million for information on the 2012 Benghazi attacks is analyzed for its poor production quality. The hosts also mock the World Economic Forum at Davos for its "Young Global Leaders" list, which includes Randy Zuckerberg. They briefly discuss the "2030 Survival Guide" and the possibility of crowdsourcing a book project with the No Agenda community. Keywords: [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [rewards for justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rewards-for-justice.md), [davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md), [randy zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/randy-zuckerberg.md), [robert scoble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-scoble.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Ukraine Protests and US Interests in Kiev (2:37:20–2:41:19) Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's testimony regarding the protests in Kiev is scrutinized, particularly her support for the "Euromaidan" movement. The hosts question why the U.S. has such a strong interest in Ukraine's decision to accept a $15 billion Russian bailout over a smaller EU offer. They suggest the American interest may be tied to natural gas exports and preventing Russian energy dominance in Europe. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bailout.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/585-dhimmi-or-dead/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Natural Gas Terminals and TPP WikiLeaks (2:41:20–2:44:26) The construction of natural gas export terminals along the U.S. Gulf Coast is linked to the expected passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The hosts speculate that Russia may be fueling anti-TPP sentiment in the U.S. to protect its own energy interests. 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