# Dead Jellyfish > Leaked recordings in Turkey reveal a plot to trigger NATO intervention as the IMF pushes for a new global financial architecture to replace the dollar. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 604 - **Published:** 2014-03-30 - **Length:** 2h 47m - **Topics:** Turkey leaks, IMF reform, Ukraine Support Act, SDR reserve, MH370 jellyfish, [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [Darth Vader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darth-vader.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish ## About this episode Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expanded digital crackdowns in Turkey, blocking YouTube following the leak of a high-level audio recording. The leaked audio allegedly captures senior Turkish ministers discussing a false flag operation involving a staged missile attack from Syria to justify military intervention. This provocation is reportedly designed to trigger NATO Article 5 and draw the United States into the Syrian conflict ahead of regional elections. President Barack Obama appeared on CBS News to characterize Vladimir Putin as a Cold War-era leader harboring grievances over the lost Soviet empire. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 4278, the Ukraine Support Act, which authorizes security personnel, weaponry, and increased funding for Radio Free Europe. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde are simultaneously pressuring Congress to approve 2010 IMF quota reforms. These reforms aim to transition the global financial system toward a multilateral model using Special Drawing Rights as a potential replacement for the U.S. dollar reserve status. In Europe, secessionist movements in the Veneto region and Sardinia are gaining momentum as citizens push back against crushing austerity measures imposed by the European Union. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak navigate technical difficulties from Austin and Silicon Valley while investigating the mysterious 'arson' of the fictional Club 33. The duo mocks CNN for identifying a suspicious object in the MH370 search as a dead jellyfish and performs a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Baz Von Batteau. The episode concludes with the Ukrainian Internet Party officially nominating Darth Vader for the presidency of Ukraine. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/transcript.md. ### 1. No Agenda Episode 604 Introduction and Technical Difficulties (0:00–1:58) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 604 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts address technical audio issues involving Skype and the obsolescence of ISDN lines. They jokingly announce that "Club 33" has burned down due to low donations, necessitating an insurance claim. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [isdn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isdn.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Turkey Social Media Ban and False Flag Allegations (2:00–5:14) Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expanded social media crackdowns in Turkey, blocking YouTube following the leak of an audio recording. The recording allegedly captures senior Turkish ministers discussing a potential false flag operation involving a staged missile attack from Syria to justify military intervention. RT reports on the public unease regarding these digital freedom curbs. Keywords: [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/2.md) ### 3. NATO Article 5 and Turkish Election Strategy (5:14–10:03) Turkish authorities have launched an espionage investigation into leaked recordings detailing a plot to attack the tomb of Suleyman Shah in Syria. The goal of such a provocation would be to trigger NATO's Article 5, drawing the United States and other allies into the Syrian conflict. The hosts suggest these maneuvers are intended to distract from regional elections occurring in Turkey. Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [article 5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-5.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [ankara](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ankara.md), [erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erdogan.md), [espionage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espionage.md), [false flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flag.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/3.md) ### 4. YouTube as a Platform for Diplomatic Leaks (10:03–12:55) YouTube has emerged as a primary destination for leaked diplomatic communications, including previous recordings of Victoria Nuland and EU High Representative Catherine Ashton. The hosts note the irony of the platform being used for high-level statecraft leaks while strictly enforcing copyright for music. They observe that despite surveillance awareness, government officials continue to discuss sensitive matters over recorded phone lines. Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [catherine ashton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-ashton.md), [yulia tymoshenko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yulia-tymoshenko.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [leaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leaks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Barack Obama Criticizes Vladimir Putin on CBS (12:56–17:11) President Barack Obama appeared on CBS News with Scott Pelley to discuss Vladimir Putin's motivations regarding Ukraine and the former Soviet Union. Obama characterized Putin as harboring grievances over the loss of the Soviet empire and reverting to Cold War-era practices. The hosts criticize the interview as propaganda, noting that Russia has not technically invaded in the manner described by the President. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [scott pelley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelley.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/5.md) ### 6. House Resolution 4278 and Ukraine Support Act (17:11–20:48) The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 4278, known as the Ukraine Support Act, which provides for security personnel and weaponry. Congressman Ed Royce emphasized the need to counter Russian propaganda by increasing funding for Radio Free Europe and the Voice of America. The hosts liken these broadcasting efforts to the American version of Russia Today. Keywords: house resolution 4278, ukraine support act, ed royce, [radio free europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-free-europe.md), [voice of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voice-of-america.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/6.md) ### 7. US Natural Gas Exports and Energy Geopolitics (20:49–27:26) Congressman Ed Royce advocated for lifting restrictions on U.S. crude oil and natural gas exports to counter Russia's energy monopoly in Eastern Europe. The discussion highlights Gazprom's history of cutting off gas supplies to Ukraine during payment disputes. The hosts express skepticism regarding claims that exporting gas will end domestic flaring, citing conflicting EPA regulations. Keywords: [gazprom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gazprom.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), ed royce, [energy exports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-exports.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Ukraine Security Assistance and OPIC Investment (27:26–33:39) The Ukraine Support Act authorizes the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to prioritize investments in Ukraine to advance U.S. foreign policy. The bill also increases security assistance under the Arms Export Control Act, providing fuel, clothing, and communication equipment. The hosts note that Senator John McCain's calls for arming Ukraine align with these legislative provisions. Keywords: opic, [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [arms export control act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-export-control-act.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [security assistance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-assistance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/8.md) ### 9. IMF Reform and Multilateralism Strategy (33:40–38:03) Secretary of State John Kerry and Senator Robert Menendez have pushed for International Monetary Fund (IMF) quota and governance reforms to assist Ukraine. These 2010 reforms, which the U.S. has yet to ratify, are described as a move toward "multilateralism" in global governance. The hosts revisit the removal of Dominique Strauss-Kahn and the subsequent appointment of Christine Lagarde as part of this transition. Keywords: [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [dominique strauss-kahn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominique-strauss-kahn.md), [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [multilateralism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/multilateralism.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Special Drawing Rights and Petro-Dollar Replacement (38:04–46:15) A theory is presented that the IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) are being positioned to replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency for commodities. The Bretton Woods Committee, featuring members like Henry Kissinger and Madeleine Albright, has urged Congress to approve IMF reforms to preserve U.S. leverage. The hosts debate whether this represents a planned systemic shift or a desperate reaction to a failing financial system. Keywords: [sdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sdr.md), [petro-dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petro-dollar.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), bretton woods committee, [henry kissinger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-kissinger.md), [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Global Financial Scam and Carbon Pricing (46:15–50:04) The discussion shifts to how a new global currency system might be implemented through climate change policy and carbon pricing denominated in SDRs. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is reportedly pleading with Congress to pass IMF reforms ahead of a G20 meeting. One host argues this is an elite scam to manage sovereign debt, while the other remains skeptical of its feasibility. Keywords: [sdr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sdr.md), [carbon pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-pricing.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [jack lew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-lew.md), [global finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-finance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Christine Lagarde on 1914 and 1944 Turning Points (50:04–55:45) IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde delivered a speech in London comparing the current global state to the turning points of 1914 and 1944. She described 1914 as the start of a "30-year disaster" and 1944 as the "multilateral moment" where John Maynard Keynes helped establish the modern economic order. Lagarde argues for a new era of cooperation to prevent a repeat of historical collapses. Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [bretton woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bretton-woods.md), [john maynard keynes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-maynard-keynes.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [world war i](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-i.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/12.md) ### 13. China Investment in Europe and IMF Pressure (55:46–59:38) President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe has led to increased Chinese investment and the dropping of trade probes by the EU. Financial commentator Jim Rogers notes that Europe is "nice" to China because they need the capital for bailouts. Meanwhile, Chinese officials are pressuring the U.S. Congress to approve the 2010 IMF reforms to stabilize global markets. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [jim rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-rogers.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Federal Reserve Balance Sheet and Hyperinflation Debate (59:39–1:04:46) The hosts engage in a heated debate regarding the Federal Reserve's ability to continue printing money and expanding its balance sheet. One argues that the lack of hyperinflation proves the current system of quantitative easing is working, while the other contends that the dollar's purchasing power has significantly eroded. They discuss whether the next financial crisis will force a move toward a multilateral IMF-led system. Keywords: [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [quantitative easing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantitative-easing.md), [hyperinflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyperinflation.md), [deflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deflation.md), [money printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-printing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/14.md) ### 15. European Secession Movements in Spain and Italy (1:04:46–1:08:50) Protests and secessionist movements are gaining momentum across Europe, with the Veneto region and Sardinia seeking independence from Italy. The hosts link these movements to the "economic hitman" model, where countries borrowed heavily from the EU and IMF and are now facing crushing austerity. They suggest that even Scotland's independence movement is tied to future IMF financial support. Keywords: [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [veneto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veneto.md), [sardinia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sardinia.md), [scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland.md), [secession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secession.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [economic hitman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-hitman.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Jack Lew and the Bretton Woods Elite (1:08:51–1:13:48) Treasury Secretary Jack Lew's urgent pleas for IMF reform are characterized as a sign of desperation among the global elite. The hosts compare the expertise of government officials to that of physicist Michio Kaku speaking on climate change, suggesting they are "douchebags" operating outside their fields. They conclude that the Federal Reserve and private banks are likely hedging their bets on a new international financial architecture. Keywords: [jack lew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-lew.md), [michio kaku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michio-kaku.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [bretton woods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bretton-woods.md), global elite [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Executive Producer Donations and Club 33 Rebuilding (1:13:49–1:19:20) The hosts thank major donors, including Brian House, who contributed $1,000 from Bato Bay. Edgar Rothermich donated to promote his new manuals for GarageBand and Logic Pro X, available at dingdingmusic.com. The segment includes a discussion on the "arson investigation" for the fictional Club 33 and the need for continued listener support to keep the show independent. Keywords: [brian house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-house.md), edgar rothermich, mac tank, [garageband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/garageband.md), logic pro x, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/17.md) ### 18. SFO Customs Computer Glitch and Immigration Issues (1:19:21–1:22:33) A major computer glitch at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) left hundreds of arriving international passengers stranded for hours. Reports indicated some passengers fainted from dehydration and exhaustion while waiting in the terminal. The hosts criticize the Department of Homeland Security's management of immigration systems, noting that the process has become increasingly inefficient. Keywords: [sfo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sfo.md), customs and border patrol, [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Joe Biden on Undocumented Immigrants as Americans (1:22:34–1:25:19) Vice President Joe Biden addressed the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, stating that 11 million undocumented immigrants are "already Americans" in his view. He invoked Teddy Roosevelt to argue that Americanism is a matter of principles rather than birthplace. The hosts find the rhetoric offensive, particularly regarding the legal hurdles faced by those following official immigration protocols. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), hispanic chamber of commerce, [teddy roosevelt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teddy-roosevelt.md), undocumented aliens [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Valerie Jarrett Promotes Obamacare on PopSugar (1:25:20–1:29:29) White House advisor Valerie Jarrett appeared on the media platform PopSugar to encourage young people to sign up for the Affordable Care Act. Jarrett suggested that "moms know best" and should nag their adult children into getting health insurance. The hosts mock the production quality and Jarrett's fashion choices, viewing the segment as a desperate attempt to reach a younger demographic. Keywords: [valerie jarrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-jarrett.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), popsugar, [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/20.md) ### 21. CNN Coverage of Missing Flight MH370 (1:29:29–1:30:22) CNN's continuous coverage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is criticized after a report identified a suspicious orange object in the water as a dead jellyfish. The hosts mock the network's reliance on speculative updates to maintain viewership during the 23-day search. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [mh370](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh370.md), [malaysia airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia-airlines.md), [jellyfish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jellyfish.md), [news media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Boston Marathon Bombing FBI Informant Allegations (1:30:23–1:37:39) Defense lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are seeking government records regarding his brother Tamerlan's potential role as an FBI informant. The defense claims the FBI contacted Tamerlan multiple times before the bombing and that he may have been involved in a 2011 triple murder in Waltham. The hosts suggest the bombing may have been a "six-week cycle" operation gone wrong, pointing to evidence of friendly fire involving Officer Dick Donahue. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [tamerlan tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tamerlan-tsarnaev.md), [dzhokhar tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dzhokhar-tsarnaev.md), [boston marathon bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon-bombing.md), 2011 waltham murders [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Mike Rogers Resigns to Host Radio Show (1:37:39–1:42:41) Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, announced he will not seek re-election and will instead host a radio show for Cumulus Media. The hosts speculate that Rogers was "bought off" or blackmailed out of his position, as he has no prior broadcasting experience. They discuss the etymology of the name "Dutch" in relation to his successor and the practice of splitting bills. Keywords: [mike rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rogers.md), [cumulus media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cumulus-media.md), [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/23.md) ### 24. NSA Reform and Telephony Metadata Debate (1:42:41–1:45:51) Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger defended proposed NSA reforms in an interview with Andrea Mitchell, emphasizing the need for "flexibility" in accessing telephony metadata. Ruppersberger argued that if these programs had existed before 9-11, the attacks might have been prevented. The hosts note that the proposed reforms only address phone numbers and do not affect the broader 702 or PRISM email surveillance programs. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [dutch ruppersberger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dutch-ruppersberger.md), [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [metadata](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metadata.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Google Privacy Video and Data Requests (1:45:51–1:50:40) Google released a video using Playmobil figures to explain how they handle government data requests and protect user privacy. The video outlines the types of data the government can request, including Gmail content, search history, and Android GPS location data. The hosts advise listeners to move away from Google services and phone networks to maintain actual privacy. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [chrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrome.md), data requests [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Saudi Arabia 9-11 Involvement and Gay Rights (1:50:41–1:54:45) There is a renewed push in Congress to declassify 28 pages of the 9-11 inquiry allegedly proving high-level Saudi involvement in the attacks. Meanwhile, RT reports on the case of Ali Ahmad Asiri, a gay Saudi diplomat seeking asylum in the U.S. The hosts highlight the hypocrisy of the Obama administration criticizing Russia's gay rights record while maintaining close ties with Saudi Arabia. Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), ali ahmad asiri, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Peerage Map Updates and Job Karma (1:54:47–2:05:00) The hosts process various donations and update the No Agenda peerage, naming Joan Dauterfree a Baroness. They discuss the "Value for Value" model and the importance of listener contributions in the absence of advertising. The segment concludes with a "job karma" session for listeners seeking employment, mocking the Federal Reserve's supposed economic success. Keywords: joan dauterfree, sloan kelly, [brian house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-house.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Knighting Ceremony and Movie Guessing Game (2:05:00–2:10:57) Adam Curry performs a formal knighting ceremony for Brian House (Sir Baz Von Batteau) and Sloan Kelly (Sir Sloan of the Falls). Following the ceremony, the hosts play a "Guess That Movie" game featuring a clip that John Dvorak mistakenly identifies as "Lord of the Hobbit" before revealing it is actually from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [breakfast at tiffany's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakfast-at-tiffany-s.md), [audrey hepburn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audrey-hepburn.md), jimmy osmond [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/28.md) ### 29. CDC Autism Report and IQ Spectrum (2:10:57–2:19:38) A new CDC report indicates a 30% increase in autism diagnoses, with one in 68 American children now identified on the spectrum. The report notes a significant rise in diagnoses among children with average or higher IQs. The hosts argue that the "autism spectrum" has become a broad business for the pharmaceutical industry and NGOs like Autism Speaks, potentially pathologizing brilliant or non-conformist children. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [autism speaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism-speaks.md), [dsm-iv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-iv.md), [pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharma.md), [diagnosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diagnosis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Natalia Poklonskaya and Ukrainian Genetic Theories (2:19:39–2:26:43) Crimean Prosecutor General Natalia Poklonskaya has become an internet sensation, particularly in Japan where she is the subject of anime fan art. John Dvorak presents a controversial theory regarding the physical deterioration of Ukrainian women after age 30, referring to them becoming "babushkas." The hosts discuss various regional "gene pools" and the distinct look of people in Salt Lake City. Keywords: natalia poklonskaya, [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [anime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anime.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [genetics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetics.md), [babushka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/babushka.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Arne Duncan and Common Core Education Standards (2:26:44–2:33:47) Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has utilized "Race to the Top" grants to incentivize states to adopt Common Core standards. Critics argue that while the department claims not to control curriculum, the $350 million funded for national testing effectively dictates what is taught in classrooms. The hosts describe this as a centrally controlled "national brainwashing system" funded by private foundations like the Gates Foundation. Keywords: [arne duncan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arne-duncan.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [race to the top](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/race-to-the-top.md), [department of education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-education.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Pediatric Screening Guidelines and Vaccine Liability (2:33:48–2:40:55) The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated guidelines to include cholesterol and depression screening for children as young as 11. The hosts discuss the "Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program" under the PREP Act, which protects vaccine manufacturers from liability. They share an anecdote about a woman contracting measles shortly after receiving an MMR vaccine and note a new patent for an Ebola vaccine. Keywords: aap, [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [prep act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prep-act.md), [health and human services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-and-human-services.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/604-dead-jellyfish/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Darth Vader for President and Show Outro (2:40:57–2:47:20) The Ukrainian Internet Party has officially nominated Darth Vader as a candidate for the presidency of Ukraine. The hosts discuss the absurdity of the election, which includes "Princess Leia" Yulia Tymoshenko and radical groups like the Right Sector. The episode concludes with John Dvorak mentioning his upcoming appearance on TWiT and a final sign-off from the hosts. 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