# Prison Prep

> Corporate media transparency vanishes as Samsung buys the Oscars, RT anchors stage televised resignations, and the battle for Ukraine shifts from Kiev snipers to global gas exports.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 597
- **Published:** 2014-03-06
- **Length:** 2h 55m
- **Topics:** Samsung Oscars, RT Resignations, [Gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md), [Zohydro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zohydro.md), NATO Expansion, [Native Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep

## About this episode

Samsung reportedly paid $20 million for product integration during the 2014 Academy Awards, including the viral selfie taken by Ellen DeGeneres on a Galaxy Note 3. This erosion of the editorial divide highlights a growing trend of native advertising where corporate interests dictate media programming. The hosts contrast this corporate model with their listener-supported framework while mocking DeGeneres for tweeting backstage photos from an iPhone despite her Samsung sponsorship.

RT anchors Abby Martin and Liz Wahl made headlines with on-air protests and resignations regarding Russia's military occupation of Crimea. Wahl appeared on CNN with Anderson Cooper immediately following her departure, sparking theories of a coordinated State Department operation. Meanwhile, leaked audio between EU official Catherine Ashton and Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet suggests snipers in Kiev may have targeted both police and protesters. Professor Stephen Cohen argues that 20 years of NATO expansion toward Russian borders triggered the current military confrontation, while the U.S. Department of Energy begins issuing natural gas export permits to counter Gazprom's influence.

Matthew McConaughey caused a stir in Hollywood by thanking God during his Best Actor acceptance speech, a moment the hosts suggest made the industry audience visibly uncomfortable. John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry also find time to investigate a skunk infestation in Austin and review David Lynch's surrealist classic Eraserhead. The episode concludes with a look at the FDA approval of the powerful opioid Zohydro and the British royal family's depleted repair funds for Buckingham Palace.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 597 Introduction, Show 600 Countdown (0:00–1:43)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 597 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. They calculate the timeline for their upcoming 600th episode, noting it coincides with the Ides of March and their six-week production cycle.

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), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [show 600](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-600.md), [ides of march](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ides-of-march.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Gitmo Nation National Anthem, John Dvorak Note Retrieval (1:44–3:09)

John Dvorak briefly leaves the recording to retrieve his notes from downstairs. During the transition, Adam Curry plays the "Gitmo Nation National Anthem," a satirical song describing listeners as "happy and distracted slaves" and "human resources."

Keywords: [national anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), slaves, [notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notes.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Oscars 2014 Review, Jim Carrey and Kim Novak (3:10–4:44)

The hosts critique the 2014 Academy Awards, focusing on Jim Carrey's appearance and his imitation of Bruce Dern. They discuss the aging of actress Kim Novak, comparing her appearance in Hitchcock's Vertigo to her current look following plastic surgery.

Keywords: [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), [jim carrey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-carrey.md), bruce dern, kim novak, [vertigo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vertigo.md), [plastic surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-surgery.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Samsung Native Advertising, Ellen DeGeneres Oscar Selfie (4:44–7:23)

Samsung reportedly paid $20 million for advertising and integration during the Oscars, including the viral selfie taken by Ellen DeGeneres on a Galaxy Note 3. The discussion highlights the erosion of the "church and state" divide between editorial content and paid advertising in modern media.

Keywords: [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), galaxy note 3, [product placement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/product-placement.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/4.md)

### 5. MTV Spring Break History, Product Placement Evolution (7:24–10:03)

Adam Curry recounts the 1990 creation of MTV Spring Break as a vehicle for Budweiser advertising, featuring the mascot Spuds MacKenzie. The conversation shifts to the history of Apple product placement in television, noting that the company historically loaned equipment to celebrities rather than paying for placement.

Keywords: [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [spring break](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spring-break.md), [budweiser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budweiser.md), spuds mckenzie, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Media Transparency, Ellen DeGeneres iPhone Usage (10:03–11:46)

The hosts contrast their listener-supported model with corporate media, where advertisers dictate programming. They mock Ellen DeGeneres for tweeting backstage Oscar photos from an iPhone despite being paid to promote Samsung devices during the telecast.

Keywords: [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Native Advertising in Journalism, European Advertising Laws (11:47–15:56)

Major publications like The New York Times and Forbes now allow advertisers to post content directly into their management systems. The hosts discuss European laws that require distinct audio cues or "pingles" to identify advertisements on the radio, contrasting this with the increasingly opaque "sponsored content" in the U.S.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [forbes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forbes.md), [mashable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mashable.md), [sponsored content](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsored-content.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), advertorial

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Matthew McConaughey Oscar Speech, Religious Reactions (15:56–17:30)

Matthew McConaughey's Best Actor acceptance speech caused a stir when he thanked God, which the hosts perceive as making the Hollywood audience uncomfortable. They discuss McConaughey's roots in Austin, Texas, and the industry's reaction to his overt religious references.

Keywords: [matthew mcconaughey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-mcconaughey.md), [god](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/god.md), [oscars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oscars.md), best actor, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [religion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religion.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/8.md)

### 9. MKUltra Symbolism, Pink's Wizard of Oz Performance (17:31–20:00)

The hosts suggest that Pink's performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at the Oscars contained MKUltra "Monarch" programming triggers. They link the use of Wizard of Oz symbolism to government mind control theories and mention similar imagery appearing in coverage of the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting.

Keywords: [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md), pink, [wizard of oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wizard-of-oz.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md), monarch program, [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Abby Martin RT Resignation, Ukraine Coverage Criticism (20:00–24:15)

RT anchor Abby Martin went off-script to condemn Russia's military occupation of Crimea, claiming editorial independence. The hosts analyze her delivery, suggesting she was reading from a teleprompter despite claiming to speak "from the heart," and question the timing of her statement.

Keywords: [abby martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abby-martin.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [russia today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-today.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [military intervention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-intervention.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Liz Wahl RT Resignation, On-Air Protest (24:16–28:15)

RT anchor Liz Wahl resigned on-air, citing her family's history as refugees from the Soviet Union and her inability to work for a network that "white-washes" the actions of Vladimir Putin. The hosts mock her pronunciation and question her motivations for joining a state-funded network in the first place.

Keywords: [liz wahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liz-wahl.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [resignation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resignation.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), hungarian revolution

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Anderson Cooper Interview, Liz Wahl Rigged Resignation Theory (28:15–31:37)

Immediately following her resignation, Liz Wahl appeared on CNN with Anderson Cooper while still wearing her RT outfit and appearing to use the same studio background. The hosts argue the entire event was a "Wag the Dog" style setup coordinated between the networks and the State Department.

Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [liz wahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liz-wahl.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [wag the dog](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wag-the-dog.md), [green screen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-screen.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Media Coordination, Liz Wahl Social Media Reaction (31:38–36:42)

The hosts analyze the speed at which Liz Wahl moved from her RT resignation to a CNN interview, suggesting the booking was pre-arranged. They critique her comments about finding comfort in social media as evidence of psychological operations or "MKUltra" influence.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), booking

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Ron Paul RT Interview, Neo-Nazi Narrative in Ukraine (36:43–39:12)

Liz Wahl claimed RT censored her interview with Ron Paul regarding U.S. intervention in Ukraine. She also criticized the network for portraying the Ukrainian opposition as having Neo-Nazi elements, a narrative the hosts note is a central point of contention between Russian and Western media.

Keywords: [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [neo-nazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neo-nazi.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Christiane Amanpour vs Stephen Cohen, Ukraine Radicalism (39:13–41:13)

CNN's Christiane Amanpour argued with Professor Stephen Cohen over the presence of fascists and anti-Semites in the Ukrainian opposition. The hosts suggest Amanpour was "activated" to suppress reports of radical elements within the pro-European movement in Ukraine.

Keywords: [christiane amanpour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christiane-amanpour.md), [stephen cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-cohen.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), fascists, [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Leaked Ashton-Paet Call, Maidan Sniper Allegations (41:14–44:23)

A leaked phone call between EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet suggests that snipers in Kiev may have been hired by the new Ukrainian coalition rather than the Yanukovych regime. The call indicates that the same snipers were killing both police and protesters.

Keywords: [catherine ashton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-ashton.md), urmas paet, [snipers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snipers.md), [maidan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maidan.md), [estonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/estonia.md), leaked call

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/16.md)

### 17. ABC News Ukraine Coverage, Martha Raddatz and Terry Moran (44:24–47:53)

The hosts critique ABC News' reporting on the Ukraine crisis, specifically segments showing Ukrainian troops marching toward Russian guns while singing. They mock the dramatic presentation of Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to Kiev and the use of file footage for a Russian ICBM test.

Keywords: [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [martha raddatz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martha-raddatz.md), [terry moran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terry-moran.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [icbm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icbm.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Andrea Mitchell and John Kerry, Phony Pretext Comments (47:54–50:10)

Andrea Mitchell reports on John Kerry's defiant stance against Vladimir Putin in Kiev. The hosts highlight the irony of Kerry's statement that "you just don't invade another country on phony pretext," noting the history of U.S. interventions in Iraq and elsewhere.

Keywords: [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [invasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasion.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Victoria Nuland and Neocon Influence, Robert Kagan (50:10–53:31)

The hosts discuss Victoria Nuland's role in the Ukraine crisis and her marriage to Robert Kagan, a co-founder of the Project for the New American Century (PNAC). They argue that a "neocon" faction within the State Department is driving a policy of NATO expansion that has sidelined President Obama.

Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [neocons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocons.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [pnac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pnac.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Vladimir Putin's Worldview, Soviet Union Collapse (53:32–55:44)

ABC News profiles Vladimir Putin's background as a KGB officer and his view of the Soviet Union's collapse as a major catastrophe. The report frames Putin's actions in Crimea as an attempt to reshape history and restore Russian influence in former Soviet territories.

Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [kgb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kgb.md), [soviet union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soviet-union.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Russian Villains in Hollywood, The Muppets Most Wanted (55:45–58:06)

The hosts note a resurgence of Russian villains in Hollywood, specifically citing the new Muppets movie featuring a criminal frog named Constantine with a Russian accent. They suggest this media trend aligns with the current geopolitical tension between the U.S. and Russia.

Keywords: muppets most wanted, [tina fey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina-fey.md), constantine, russian accent, [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Diplomatic Meetings in Paris, John McCain on Putin (58:06–1:01:07)

International meetings regarding Ukraine are held in Paris, which the hosts mock as a perk for foreign correspondents. They play a clip of Senator John McCain describing Putin as a "KGB colonel bent on restoration of the Russian Empire" and discuss the likelihood of Russia keeping Crimea.

Keywords: [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [martha raddatz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martha-raddatz.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Professor Stephen Cohen, NATO Expansion History (1:01:07–1:04:00)

Professor Stephen Cohen argues on PBS NewsHour that the Ukraine crisis is the result of 20 years of NATO expansion toward Russia's borders, beginning under the Clinton administration. He suggests Putin's move in Crimea makes Ukraine ineligible for NATO membership due to ongoing territorial disputes.

Keywords: [stephen cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-cohen.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), territorial dispute

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Natural Gas Geopolitics, NATO Strategy in Ukraine (1:04:00–1:07:57)

The hosts debate whether the Ukraine crisis is primarily about NATO expansion or energy resources. They revisit Stephen Cohen's analysis that forcing Ukraine to choose between the West and Russia was a strategic error that led to the current military confrontation.

Keywords: [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [stephen cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-cohen.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [geopolitics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geopolitics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Gazprom Gas Prices, U.S. Energy Leverage (1:07:58–1:10:26)

Russia's Gazprom cancelled natural gas discounts to Ukraine, highlighting the country's dependence on Russian energy. The New York Times reports that U.S. diplomats view the crisis as an opportunity to promote American natural gas exports to Europe, potentially weakening Russia's "energy weapon."

Keywords: [gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/25.md)

### 26. TTIP Trade Agreement, U.S. Gas Export Strategy (1:10:27–1:13:35)

The hosts discuss the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and its role in facilitating U.S. gas exports. Adam Curry predicts President Obama will use an executive order to allow emergency gas exports to Europe to counter Russian influence, despite opposition from U.S. petrochemical companies.

Keywords: [ttip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ttip.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [exports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exports.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Intelligence Community Failures, Putin's Crimea Annexation (1:13:35–1:15:39)

A report from an "Economic Hitman" source suggests the U.S. intelligence community was blindsided by Putin's annexation of Crimea. Congressional hearings are expected to investigate how the Obama administration misread Putin's likely reaction to the destabilization of the Ukrainian government.

Keywords: [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [annexation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/annexation.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Natural Gas Export Terminals, Resource Wars (1:15:40–1:17:31)

The Department of Energy has begun issuing permits for natural gas export terminals on the Gulf Coast, with major companies like Chevron and Exxon involved. The hosts conclude that the conflict in Ukraine is fundamentally a struggle over turf, resources, and geopolitical influence.

Keywords: [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [exxon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exxon.md), [shell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shell.md), [gulf coast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-coast.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), terminals

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Catherine Ashton in Kiev, European Diplomatic Solutions (1:17:31–1:19:53)

Leaked audio continues to show EU official Catherine Ashton's reaction to reports of sniper activity in Kiev. She is also seen meeting with Ukrainian leaders, suggesting they "lay flowers" where protesters died as a symbolic gesture to stabilize the new government.

Keywords: [catherine ashton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-ashton.md), [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [maidan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maidan.md), [snipers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snipers.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md), [flowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flowers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Skunk Scent Incident, Rabies Awareness (1:19:54–1:23:52)

During the recording, Adam Curry's wife, Micky, reports a strong gas smell outside their house. After investigation, they determine the scent is actually from a skunk living near the garage, leading to a discussion about the chemical similarities between skunk spray and the odorants added to natural gas.

Keywords: [skunk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skunk.md), [gas leak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-leak.md), ethyl mercaptan, [rabies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rabies.md), nocturnal animals, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Executive Producer Donations, Raymond Rojo and Isaac Chase (1:23:52–1:26:37)

The hosts thank major donors, including Raymond Rojo, who donated $400, and Isaac Chase, who donated $333.33. They discuss the "value for value" model and its application in other businesses, such as firearms training in Colorado.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), raymond rojo, isaac chase, [winnipeg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winnipeg.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Firearms Training Business Model, Guns For Everyone (1:26:38–1:31:22)

A listener who runs "Guns For Everyone" in Colorado explains how he uses the No Agenda "value for value" model to provide free firearms and concealed carry training. The hosts discuss how this model can build a larger clientele by removing the barrier of upfront fees.

Keywords: [firearms training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firearms-training.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), guns for everyone, [concealed carry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/concealed-carry.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/32.md)

### 33. No Agenda Summaries, Call Clooney Website (1:31:22–1:34:39)

The hosts promote "Call Clooney," a website created by a listener that provides text-only summaries and time codes for No Agenda episodes. They also mention the "33 bags" produced by Eric and their utility for organizing gear.

Keywords: [github](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/github.md), [python](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/python.md), call clooney, show summaries, [indexing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indexing.md), 33 bags

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Capital One Credit Card Scam, National Consumer Protection Week (1:34:42–1:40:20)

Adam Curry recounts a negative experience with a Capital One credit card, alleging hidden fees and high interest rates despite marketing claims. He criticizes "National Consumer Protection Week" and officials like Elizabeth Warren for failing to protect citizens from predatory corporate practices.

Keywords: [capital one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-one.md), [credit card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-card.md), faked fees, [consumer protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-protection.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Hollywood Domino Charity, Haiti Rebuilding Funds (1:40:21–1:43:50)

The hosts mock a celebrity "Hollywood Domino" event intended to raise funds for Haiti. They express skepticism about where the money goes, noting that billions have already been raised for Haiti with little visible progress in rebuilding Port-au-Prince.

Keywords: hollywood domino, [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md), [susan sarandon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-sarandon.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [port-au-prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-au-prince.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/35.md)

### 36. California High-Speed Rail, Legal Victories for Opponents (1:43:51–1:45:41)

Opponents of California's high-speed rail project won two legal victories in Sacramento, allowing a lawsuit by farmers to proceed. Additionally, a petition for a ballot initiative to terminate the project and block further state spending was approved.

Keywords: [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [sacramento](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sacramento.md), [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md), [ballot initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ballot-initiative.md), [farmers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farmers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Los Angeles E-Cigarette Ban, Public Vaping Restrictions (1:45:42–1:47:23)

The Los Angeles City Council voted to ban e-cigarettes in bars, nightclubs, and restaurants, treating them the same as traditional tobacco products. The hosts suggest the tobacco lobby may be behind such bans to prevent people from switching away from cigarettes.

Keywords: [e-cigarettes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-cigarettes.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [vaping ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaping-ban.md), [tobacco lobby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tobacco-lobby.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [restaurants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/restaurants.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Guess the Movie, Eraserhead by David Lynch (1:47:25–1:50:22)

John Dvorak presents a clip for the "Guess the Movie" segment, which is revealed to be David Lynch's 1977 surrealist film Eraserhead. He recommends the film to Adam Curry and the audience as a classic of independent cinema.

Keywords: david lynch, eraserhead, guess the movie, classic film, surrealism

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Presidential Rumors, Helle Thorning-Schmidt (1:50:23–1:52:07)

John Dvorak shares a rumor from "elite" sources claiming President Obama has a romantic interest in Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. The rumor stems from their widely publicized "selfie" during the Nelson Mandela memorial service.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [helle thorning-schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helle-thorning-schmidt.md), [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [selfie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfie.md), [rumors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rumors.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Bill Gates and Common Core, Chicagoland CNN Series (1:52:08–1:55:31)

The hosts discuss Bill Gates' involvement in the Common Core education standards and his investments in private prison corporations. They also critique the CNN reality series "Chicagoland," which they view as a promotional vehicle for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and charter schools.

Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [chicagoland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicagoland.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Charter Schools and Prison Prep, Education Assimilation (1:55:32–2:01:30)

The discussion focuses on the rise of charter schools in Chicago and New Orleans, which the hosts argue "cream" the best students from public schools. They satirically suggest that for students not in charter schools, the system acts as "prison prep" for facilities owned by Gates-backed corporations.

Keywords: [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md), prison prep, [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Superfoods Marketing Hoax, Healthy Surprise Box (2:01:31–2:04:53)

The hosts discuss the "superfoods" trend, noting that Dutch authorities have labeled the term a marketing hoax. They review items from a "Healthy Surprise" box, including pumpkin seeds and raw chocolate, while questioning the scientific validity of "dynamic superfoods."

Keywords: [superfoods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superfoods.md), [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [healthy surprise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthy-surprise.md), [chocolate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chocolate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Global Warming Media Blitz, Ancient Viruses (2:04:54–2:09:09)

The hosts analyze a series of news reports linking various phenomena to global warming, including the survival of destructive insects and the "revival" of a 30,000-year-old virus found in Siberian permafrost. They characterize these stories as subtle propaganda.

Keywords: [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [permafrost](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permafrost.md), [siberia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siberia.md), [virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virus.md), [insects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insects.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Chipotle Climate Change Warning, Tim Cook and Apple (2:09:09–2:10:53)

Chipotle warned investors that climate change could impact the availability of avocados, potentially leading to the removal of guacamole from their menu. The hosts also mention Apple CEO Tim Cook's comments regarding climate change and investor beliefs.

Keywords: [chipotle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chipotle.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [avocados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avocados.md), [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), investors

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Native Advertising Industry, Media Corruption (2:10:54–2:16:29)

The hosts examine the growth of the native advertising industry, where agencies like MediaVest create content that looks like news. They argue this corruption makes it impossible to get uncorrupted information from mainstream outlets that rely on massive ad budgets from companies like Capital One.

Keywords: [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [huffington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huffington-post.md), [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), mediavest, advertising age, [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/45.md)

### 46. First World War Propaganda, Media Truth (2:16:30–2:19:14)

A clip from a documentary on Free Speech TV describes how the British government used propaganda films like "The Battle of the Somme" to hide the reality of the First World War from the public. The hosts use this to emphasize the importance of independent, listener-supported media.

Keywords: [world war i](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-i.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), battle of the somme, david lloyd george, [free speech tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech-tv.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Listener Donations and Karma, Chemtrail Monitoring (2:19:14–2:23:55)

The hosts read donations from listeners, including "divorce karma" for a Grand Duke in Europe. One donor from Chicago mentions monitoring "chemtrails" and sends "hooker blow money" purportedly from the Silk Road.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [divorce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/divorce.md), [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Associate Executive Producers, 69 Dudes Segment (2:23:56–2:31:20)

The hosts acknowledge a large group of $69 donors, a recurring segment known as "69 Dudes." They also read $50 donations, including a request for "brain cancer karma" for a listener's brother and a donation from Sir Alan Bean in Oakland.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [69 dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/69-dudes.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [brain cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-cancer.md), [napa valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/napa-valley.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/48.md)

### 49. Show 600 Preparation, Zohydro Drug Approval (2:31:22–2:32:46)

As they approach their 600th episode, the hosts begin discussing Zohydro, a powerful new painkiller approved by the FDA. They note the media coverage of the drug's potency and the public health concerns surrounding its release.

Keywords: [show 600](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-600.md), [zohydro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zohydro.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), painkillers, [vicodin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vicodin.md), [oxycontin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxycontin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/49.md)

### 50. Zohydro Media Coverage, Opioid Epidemic (2:32:48–2:36:19)

NPR reports on the controversy surrounding the FDA's approval of Zohydro, which is significantly more powerful than Vicodin. Public health advocates are urging the FDA to withdraw approval, citing the ongoing epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose deaths.

Keywords: [zohydro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zohydro.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [opioid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opioid.md), [addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md), [vicodin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vicodin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/50.md)

### 51. Zohydro Marketing and Abuse, Crushable Pills (2:36:20–2:40:08)

The hosts analyze the marketing of Zohydro, focusing on the fact that the pill is "crushable," making it easier to abuse by snorting. They suggest the drug company, Zogenics, is benefiting from the media attention while claiming to monitor for abuse.

Keywords: [zohydro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zohydro.md), zogenics, [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), crushable, [addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md), [webmd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/webmd.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/51.md)

### 52. Benjamin Netanyahu and Barack Obama Meeting, Jewish State (2:40:08–2:43:01)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Obama, emphasizing the need for Palestinians to recognize Israel as a "Jewish state." Netanyahu argued that strength is the only guarantee of peace in the "turbulent and violent" Middle East.

Keywords: [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [palestine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestine.md), jewish state, [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/52.md)

### 53. Public Relations Industry Tactics, Agency Transitions (2:43:03–2:47:17)

John Dvorak describes common tactics used by PR agencies, such as assigning top talent for the first few months before transitioning the account to junior staff. The hosts discuss the consolidation of the industry under giants like WPP and Omnicom and the shift toward native advertising.

Keywords: [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [edelman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edelman.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [omnicom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnicom.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/53.md)

### 54. Fifth Anniversary Request, Sunday Show Break (2:47:19–2:51:38)

Adam Curry requests a Sunday off in April to celebrate his fifth anniversary with his wife, Micky, in Mexico. He suggests a clip show could fill the slot, noting that they have worked continuously through previous vacations and travel.

Keywords: [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [vacation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vacation.md), [sunday show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunday-show.md), [clip show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clip-show.md), micky curry

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/54.md)

### 55. British Royal Family Finances, Buckingham Palace Repairs (2:51:38–2:54:03)

ABC News reports that the British royal family's public accounts are depleted, leaving Buckingham Palace in need of significant repairs. The report suggests the Queen may need to increase tourism revenue to cover the costs of maintaining the royal properties.

Keywords: [queen elizabeth ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii.md), [buckingham palace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buckingham-palace.md), [royal family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-family.md), finances, [tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/55.md)

### 56. Show Outro, Sunday Episode Preview (2:54:04–2:55:06)

The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, previewing their next show on Sunday. They remind listeners to visit their website for "unfettered" information and conclude with a satirical Joe Biden audio clip.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [show 600](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-600.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/56.md)

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