# Taser Taser Taser! > A deep dive into the rebranding of global NGOs, the militarization of American sports, and the strategic promotion of superfoods as tools of social engineering. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 592 - **Published:** 2014-02-16 - **Length:** 3h 17m - **Topics:** NGO branding, [Sochi Olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi-olympics.md), Fluoride neurotoxins, [Agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), Uber vs Lyft, Sochi propaganda - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser ## About this episode The No Agenda NGO officially launches from Austin, Texas, as the program adopts the high-trust branding of non-governmental organizations to navigate the social landscape of FEMA Region 6. This shift occurs as the American Academy of Pediatrics and GLAAD push new social norms, from gender-neutral parenting to fifty new Facebook identity categories, which the hosts argue are data-harvesting tools for targeted advertising and government surveillance. Global tensions rise as Egypt secures a three-billion-dollar arms deal with Russia, funded by Saudi Arabia, effectively outmaneuvering U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders sees the United States plummet to 46th place. In the United Kingdom, severe flooding is linked to Environment Agency directives and Agenda 21, while The Lancet identifies fluoride as a developmental neurotoxin even as the American Dental Association recommends it for infants. A medical emergency at the Zack Theater during a performance of Sarah Ruhl's The Vibrator Play highlights the unpredictable nature of public life. The program honors the Kraut Brothers and Sir David Foley for their support of the value-for-value model, while Sir Mark Barron prepares for the Tokyo Marathon to aid Fukushima recovery. The episode concludes with a look at the BART police tasing of Robert Asbury, illustrating a growing demand for absolute compliance in modern law enforcement. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/transcript.md. ### 1. FEMA Region 6, NGO Podcast Branding and Social Anecdotes (0:00–5:06) The hosts open the program from Austin, Texas, jokingly branding the show as the official non-governmental organization (NGO) podcast of FEMA Region 6. One host recounts attending a "couples dinner" in Austin involving a Texas lobbyist and a banker, where he experimented with describing his profession as a "legislation analyst" for an NGO. The conversation explores the social utility of the NGO label and its high level of public trust compared to other institutions. Keywords: [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [travis heights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-heights.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [ngo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngo.md), non-governmental organization, [lobbyist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbyist.md), baby shower [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Valentine's Day, The Vibrator Play, and Theater Heart Attacks (5:07–12:09) A host describes a stressful Valentine's Day in Austin, which included a last-minute search for flowers and attending a performance of "In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)" by Sarah Ruhl at the Zack Theater. During the play, an audience member suffered a heart attack, prompting the host's wife to call for medical assistance and stop the performance. This marks the third time the host has witnessed a medical emergency in a public setting, including a previous incident at a University of Texas football game. Keywords: [valentine's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valentine-s-day.md), [zack theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zack-theater.md), sarah ruhl, the vibrator play, [heart attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attack.md), [brian brushwood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-brushwood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Sochi Winter Olympics, RT Interview, and Media Narratives (12:10–15:27) The discussion turns to the Sochi Winter Olympics and the negative media coverage surrounding the event. A clip features an American female ski jumper being interviewed on RT (Russia Today), where she praises the organization and scenery of the games, seemingly unbriefed on the negative Western narrative. The hosts also discuss the "ratings bonanza" of human-interest stories, such as a snowboarder with a brother suffering from health issues. Keywords: [sochi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi.md), [winter olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winter-olympics.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), ski jumping, snowboarding, [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Human Rights Watch, Tom Malinowski, and NGO Funding (15:28–20:18) The hosts critique Human Rights Watch (HRW) and its ties to the U.S. State Department, specifically mentioning former HRW official Tom Malinowski's move into government. An analysis of tax filings (Form 990) for various human rights organizations suggests high overhead and lobbying costs compared to actual grants. The segment highlights the role of the National Endowment for Democracy in funneling government funds to these supposedly independent NGOs. Keywords: [human rights watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights-watch.md), tom malinowski, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [national endowment for democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-endowment-for-democracy.md), [990 form](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/990-form.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/4.md) ### 5. World Press Freedom Index, Reporters Without Borders, and U.S. Ranking (20:18–21:54) Reporters Without Borders released the World Press Freedom Index, ranking the United States 46th, a significant decline from the previous year. The hosts argue that the ranking system is misleading, as the actual numerical score only changed by 4%. They announce the acquisition of the domain ReportersWithoutBoredom.com as a parody of the organization. Keywords: [reporters without borders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reporters-without-borders.md), world press freedom index, [press freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-freedom.md), paul the infosec guy, [website](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/website.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Samuel Moyn, UN Human Rights History, and Military Intervention (21:55–26:03) A 2011 interview clip with Columbia Professor Samuel Moyn explains that modern human rights movements gained traction in the 1970s rather than immediately after WWII. Moyn argues that human rights language is often invoked by statesmen, starting with Jimmy Carter, to justify interfering with the sovereignty of other nations. The hosts link this concept to modern drone warfare and the selective application of human rights. Keywords: samuel moyn, [columbia university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), universal declaration of human rights, [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Facebook Gender Options, GLAAD, and Data Collection (26:04–31:48) Facebook introduced 50 new custom gender options, a move celebrated by Rich Ferraro of GLAAD in a news clip. The hosts interpret this update as a strategy for Facebook to collect more granular data points for targeted advertising and government surveillance. They mock the "smarmy" PR approach and the complexity of the new categories, such as "cisgender" and "gender fluid." Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), [glaad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glaad.md), rich ferraro, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), data points, [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Gender-Neutral Parenting, Emancipation, and Medical Privacy (31:49–35:44) The conversation shifts to the "gender-creative parenting" movement, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. The hosts express concern that these trends lead toward the legal emancipation of children from parental authority. They discuss reports of doctors excluding parents from exam rooms to discuss sexual health and reproductive rights with minors as young as 12 or 13. Keywords: gender-neutral parenting, gender creative parenting, [bay area](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-area.md), emancipation, [pediatricians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pediatricians.md), medical consent [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/8.md) ### 9. American Academy of Pediatrics, Youth Rights, and Social Norms (35:44–40:33) The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is criticized for policy statements urging physicians to counsel youth on reproductive rights without parental consent. The hosts argue that this undermines the family unit and traditional social norms, leading to a "balkanization" of society. They suggest that such institutional interference is a primary driver for the homeschooling movement. Keywords: [american academy of pediatrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-academy-of-pediatrics.md), youth rights, emergency contraception, [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [social norms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-norms.md), [balkanization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/balkanization.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Ellen Page, Human Rights Campaign, and Public Speaking (40:33–44:52) Actress Ellen Page came out as gay during a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) event. The hosts play a clip of her speech, criticizing the HRC for using celebrities to distract from political agendas, such as attacking Vladimir Putin's record on gay rights. One host shares a personal anecdote about experiencing rare nervousness during public speaking engagements, including an interview with Quincy Jones. Keywords: [ellen page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-page.md), [human rights campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights-campaign.md), [coming out](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coming-out.md), hrc, [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [public speaking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-speaking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/10.md) ### 11. No Agenda NGO, UN Registration, and Legal Status (44:52–51:22) The hosts discuss officially adopting the "NGO" label for the No Agenda show to leverage the high public trust associated with the term. They research the legal definitions of NGOs, noting that they do not necessarily have to be 501(c)3 nonprofits. They explore the possibility of registering with the United Nations to obtain an official seal or "ribbon" for their website. Keywords: [ngo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngo.md), [non-profit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profit.md), [kofi annan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kofi-annan.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), voluntary association, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/11.md) ### 12. No Agenda Art, Martin JJ, and Producer Model (51:23–53:55) The hosts thank the artists at the No Agenda Art Generator, specifically mentioning the persistence of artist Martin JJ. They reiterate the show's "value for value" funding model, which relies on listener support rather than traditional advertisers or government grants, allowing them to remain independent and critical of NGOs. Keywords: [no agenda art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art-generator.md), [martin jj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-jj.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Executive Producer Credits, Donations, and Tokyo Marathon (53:57–1:04:32) The hosts read donation notes from high-tier producers, including Sir David Foley and the Kraut Brothers. Sir Mark Barron in Tokyo announces he is running the Tokyo Marathon to raise funds for an indoor park in Soma City, near the Fukushima exclusion zone. Adam Curry mentions an upcoming trip to Tokyo in May, while John Dvorak plans a trip to Detroit and potentially Fukushima with a Geiger counter. Keywords: [david foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-foley.md), [kraut brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraut-brothers.md), tokyo marathon, [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [detroit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detroit.md), [indiegogo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indiegogo.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Healthy Surprise, Kale Nutrition, and TED NPR (1:04:32–1:09:10) The hosts discuss receiving "Healthy Surprise" boxes and a specific segment from the TED Radio Hour on NPR featuring Dr. Terry Wahls. Wahls promotes kale as the most nutrient-dense plant for protecting mitochondria and brain cells. The hosts mock the "programming" style of the broadcast and the aggressive promotion of kale as a superfood. Keywords: [healthy surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthy-surprise.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), ted, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), dr. terry wahls, [mitochondria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitochondria.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Kale Recipes, Public Relations, and Superfood Branding (1:09:10–1:11:57) John Dvorak argues that the popularity of kale is the result of a successful British PR campaign rather than its taste. He requests listeners send "offbeat" kale recipes to his email, noting that most involve parboiling and cooking with bacon fat to make the vegetable edible. The hosts jokingly rebrand the show as a "non-GMO superfood podcast." Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [superfood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superfood.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), bacon fat, [recipes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recipes.md), [antioxidants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antioxidants.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Laura Poitras, MIT Donation, and Drone SIM Cards (1:11:58–1:15:22) The hosts discuss a $20 million donation made by the parents of filmmaker Laura Poitras to MIT for psychiatric research, noting a family history of bipolar disorder. They also share an email from a producer regarding the technical flaws in a recent Greenwald/Poitras story about drone targeting via SIM cards, explaining how "boots on the ground" are actually used to clone and track phones in Afghanistan. Keywords: [laura poitras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-poitras.md), [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), brain research, [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [sim cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sim-cards.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Military-Industrial Complex, Glenn Greenwald, and Fear Narratives (1:15:22–1:19:36) The hosts analyze Glenn Greenwald's role in the media, suggesting he is a "cog in the wheel" of the military-industrial complex. They argue that the intelligence community, largely controlled by the Pentagon, uses leaked information to maintain a state of fear and justify massive budgets for contractors like Booz Allen Hamilton. Keywords: [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [booz allen hamilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/booz-allen-hamilton.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [intelligence agencies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-agencies.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Farewell Address, and Armaments Industry (1:19:37–1:26:11) The hosts play and analyze segments of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1961 farewell address. They focus on his warning regarding the "unwarranted influence" of the military-industrial complex and the shift from a civilian "plowshare" industry to a permanent armaments industry. They compare the 3.5 million defense workers in 1961 to modern figures, noting the erosion of the balance between security and liberty. Keywords: [dwight d. eisenhower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwight-d-eisenhower.md), [farewell address](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farewell-address.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), plowshares, [1961](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1961.md), defense establishment [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Olympic Social Media, NBC Coverage, and Digital Prophets (1:26:14–1:32:47) The hosts critique NBC's coverage of the Sochi Olympics, specifically a segment focusing on "social conversation" and athlete selfies. They mock the use of terms like "billions of kilobytes of online chatter" and the promotion of Facebook and Twitter metrics as news. The segment concludes with a mention of Michelle Obama's tweet to the Olympic team, which was sponsored by Visa. Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [sochi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [selfies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfies.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Obama-Hollande Meeting, Niger Drone Base, and African Interests (1:32:47–1:39:38) Following a meeting between Presidents Obama and Hollande, the hosts discuss the expansion of U.S. drone operations in Africa, specifically a base in Niger. They highlight past government denials of the base's existence and link military intervention in Mali and Nigeria to French and British corporate interests, including oil companies like Total and BP. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [francois hollande](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francois-hollande.md), [niger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niger.md), [drone base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-base.md), [mali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mali.md), afrikom, [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/20.md) ### 21. African Economic Growth, Shopping Malls, and Global Perceptions (1:39:38–1:44:00) The hosts discuss the modernization of African nations, noting that many Westerners are surprised to learn about high-end shopping malls in cities like Nairobi. They argue that the "jungle" stereotype is outdated and that the continent is becoming a major market for consumer goods and infrastructure, which is driving new geopolitical interest from the U.S., China, and Europe. Keywords: [kenya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenya.md), [nairobi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nairobi.md), shopping malls, [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [emerging markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emerging-markets.md), [stereotypes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stereotypes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Gallup Russia Poll, Sochi Propaganda, and Drag Queen Packages (1:44:00–1:47:49) A Gallup poll shows that American unfavorable views of Russia and Vladimir Putin are at a 20-year high. The hosts attribute this to a coordinated propaganda effort involving NGOs and media outlets. They point out that Dutch broadcaster RTL4 used the same drag queen footage for a Sochi report as NBC, suggesting a "packaged" narrative designed to punish Russia for harboring Edward Snowden. Keywords: [gallup poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [sochi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), rtl4, [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Egypt-Russia Arms Deal, Saudi Funding, and Syria (1:47:50–1:52:09) Egypt has reportedly reached a $3 billion arms deal with Russia for MiG-29s and helicopters, funded by Saudi Arabia, after the U.S. suspended military aid. The hosts discuss how Russia's intervention in Syria and its willingness to deal with Egypt have outflanked U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East. Keywords: [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [arms deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-deal.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [mig-29](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mig-29.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Putin's Image, Joe Biden's Gaffe, and Russian Flamboyance (1:52:10–1:57:18) The hosts offer "consulting" advice to Vladimir Putin, suggesting he modernize his 1950s-style PR tactics. They compare his "tough guy" image to the celebrity-focused approach of the Obama administration. The segment also features a clip of Vice President Joe Biden saying "in spite of who's president," which the hosts interpret as a humorous gaffe. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [michelle obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michelle-obama.md), tom ford, [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Global Warming, California Drought, and Federal Funding (1:57:18–2:02:21) The hosts discuss the "misuse" of weather events to promote global warming narratives, specifically regarding the lack of snow in Sochi and the drought in California. They suggest that California officials may be incentivized to maintain a "drought emergency" status to continue receiving federal funds from the farm bill and disaster relief programs. Keywords: [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [sochi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi.md), [california drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-drought.md), [pineapple express](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pineapple-express.md), [farm bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farm-bill.md), [disaster relief](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disaster-relief.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Michio Kaku, Polar Vortex, and CBS Climate Reporting (2:02:22–2:11:28) Physicist Michio Kaku appeared on CBS with Charlie Rose to explain that the "polar vortex" and extreme winter weather are caused by global warming. The hosts mock Kaku's "Morning Zoo" energy and Rose's "programmed" responses. They argue that the explanation of a "weakening bucket" of cold air is unscientific and designed to reinforce climate change narratives regardless of the actual weather. Keywords: [michio kaku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michio-kaku.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [polar vortex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-vortex.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [jet stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jet-stream.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Matthew Therrell, Forbes Global Cooling, and Media Literacy (2:11:30–2:17:37) A local CBS affiliate interviewed Dr. Matthew Therrell to debunk a Forbes article suggesting the Earth is entering a period of global cooling. Therrell dismisses the Forbes piece as a non-reputable "op-ed" and tells his students to ignore such sources. The hosts criticize this as a "shout down" tactic used to discredit dissenting scientific views on climate. Keywords: matthew therrell, [university of alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-alabama.md), [forbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forbes.md), [global cooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-cooling.md), dendrochronology, [media literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-literacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/27.md) ### 28. UK Flooding, Agenda 21, and The Day After Tomorrow (2:17:38–2:22:18) The hosts discuss the severe flooding in the United Kingdom, claiming it aligns with a 2008 Environment Agency directive to "make space for water" by allowing certain areas to flood. They link this to "Agenda 21" and the destruction of old infrastructure to make way for modern redevelopment. They also note that the current "freeze due to warming" narrative mirrors the plot of the 2004 film "The Day After Tomorrow." Keywords: [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), environment agency, [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), the day after tomorrow, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Donation Segment, Rain Stick Karma, and Show 600 (2:22:32–2:29:06) The hosts read a second round of donations, including a contribution from "Rain Stick Goddess" Sherry Draper. They grant "de-douching" and relationship karma to various listeners. They remind the audience of the upcoming 600th episode and the "Special Executive Producer" club for that milestone. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [rain stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-stick.md), sherry draper, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [show 600](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-600.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Knighting Ceremony, The Kraut Brothers, and Big Bread (2:29:07–2:32:28) In a formal knighting ceremony, Grant Siner and the Kraut Brothers are inducted into the No Agenda Roundtable. The hosts jokingly compare the Kraut Brothers to the Koch Brothers, claiming they are "evil" funders of the show's "anti-science agenda." They also mention that one of the brothers is involved in the commercial bread industry. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), grant siner, [kraut brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraut-brothers.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), bread industry [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Uber in France, Taxi Unions, and Lyft Model (2:32:29–2:35:58) Taxi drivers in France went on strike and blocked freeways to protest private chauffeur services like Uber. The hosts discuss the difference between the Uber model and the Lyft model, which uses a "value for value" payment system and mutual reputation ratings. They argue that these services are disrupting traditional unions that have outlived their usefulness in the U.S. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), taxi strike, [lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md), reputation system, [unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unions.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/31.md) ### 32. UAW Volkswagen Vote, Startup Culture, and Co-ops (2:35:59–2:41:44) Workers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The hosts discuss the decline of unions and the rise of Silicon Valley "startup culture," which they describe as a Ponzi scheme of stock options. They advocate for a "co-op" model for services like Uber and LinkedIn to remove the corporate middleman. Keywords: [uaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uaw.md), [volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md), [tennessee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennessee.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [startups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/startups.md), [rss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss.md), co-op [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/32.md) ### 33. RSS Feeds, Google Reader, and Email Social Networks (2:41:45–2:46:07) The hosts argue that tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Twitter are actively trying to kill RSS feeds to maintain control over user data and advertising. They discuss the "RSS is dead" media narrative and how they have moved their own social networking primarily to email, using hashtags in subject lines to organize information. Keywords: [rss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss.md), [google reader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-reader.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [hashtags](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hashtags.md), [email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md), [social networks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-networks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/33.md) ### 34. EU Economic Crisis, German Poverty, and Future Warfare (2:46:08–2:51:43) A report highlights rising poverty and long-term unemployment in Germany, with 1 in 10 households living on welfare. The hosts predict that the economic stagnation in the EU, combined with the loss of manufacturing jobs to China, will eventually lead to a major conflict or civil war by 2030. They argue that "elites" historically use war to restructure economies and "wipe out" surplus populations. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poverty.md), [food banks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-banks.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/34.md) ### 35. The Lancet, Neurotoxins, and Fluoride in Toothpaste (2:51:43–2:55:48) A new report in The Lancet identifies fluoride as a developmental neurotoxin alongside lead and mercury. Simultaneously, the American Dental Association has updated its advice to recommend fluoride toothpaste for babies as soon as their teeth emerge. The hosts interpret this conflicting information as a "poisoning" of the population to ensure a more compliant and less intelligent citizenry. Keywords: [the lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-lancet.md), neurotoxins, [fluoride](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fluoride.md), american dental association, [brain development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-development.md), [toxicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxicity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Operation Paperclip, Nazi Scientists, and Baseball Militarism (2:55:51–3:01:12) Author Annie Jacobson discusses her book "Operation Paperclip," which details the secret U.S. program that brought 1,600 Nazi scientists to America after WWII. The hosts link this historical militarization to modern trends, such as the replacement of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" with "America the Beautiful" during the seventh-inning stretch at baseball games. Keywords: [operation paperclip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/operation-paperclip.md), annie jacobson, nazi scientists, v2 rocket, [baseball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baseball.md), [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Bahrain Protests, Syria Peace Talks, and Bulgaria Clashes (3:01:15–3:04:47) A "clip blitz" covers various international news items: the third anniversary of suppressed protests in Bahrain, the failure of the Geneva II peace talks regarding Syria, and clashes between far-right protesters and police at a mosque in Bulgaria. They also mention "Neknominate," a dangerous viral drinking game on Facebook that has claimed several lives. Keywords: [bahrain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahrain.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), geneva talks, [bulgaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bulgaria.md), neknominate, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/37.md) ### 38. BART Police Tasing, San Bruno, and Compliance (3:04:48–3:08:48) The hosts review a video of a BART police officer tasing a man named Robert Asbury on a train in San Bruno. Despite witnesses claiming the man was harmless, the police chief defended the use of the Taser for non-compliance. The hosts use the clip to illustrate the "terrorizing" nature of modern law enforcement and the demand for absolute compliance. Keywords: [bart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bart.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md), [taser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taser.md), [san bruno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bruno.md), robert asbury, [compliance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compliance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/38.md) ### 39. North Korea Tourism, Pyongyang Marathon, and Pristine Frontiers (3:08:49–3:12:18) A producer found flyers in Shanghai for "Experience North Korea," a tourism website targeting English speakers for trips to Pyongyang. The hosts discuss the 2014 Pyongyang Marathon and the country's marketing of itself as the "untouched final frontier." They note the irony of North Korea becoming a niche tourist destination for Westerners. Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [pyongyang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pyongyang.md), [tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marathon.md), [vice magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-magazine.md), [shanghai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shanghai.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/592-taser-taser-taser/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Snowden Accomplices, NSA Password Theft, and Outro (3:12:18–3:17:17) The NSA sent a memo to Congress claiming that Edward Snowden obtained access to documents by stealing a civilian employee's password. The hosts discuss how this narrative shift from "whistleblower" to "thief" creates legal jeopardy for journalists like Glenn Greenwald for "fencing" stolen material. The show concludes with a sign-off and a reminder of the next episode. 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