# "Biostitutes"

> Climate scientists adopt a new lexicon of adaptation while the disappearance of flight MH370 becomes a geopolitical lever in the high-stakes Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 605
- **Published:** 2014-04-03
- **Length:** 2h 44m
- **Topics:** Biostitutes, IPCC adaptation, ZunZuneo, MH370 theory, [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), Sealfees, Amazon Fire
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot

## About this episode

Robert Kennedy Jr. appeared on The Ed Schultz Show to label corporate-funded scientists "biostitutes," specifically accusing the Koch brothers and Exxon of spending $500 million to deceive the public on climate change. Kennedy claimed that while Exxon publicly acknowledges environmental shifts, they secretly fund a denier movement to protect reserves that could destroy civilization. This rhetoric coincides with a strategic pivot by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from mitigation to adaptation, a shift critics describe as a maneuver to secure a $100 billion research fund.

IPCC Chairman Rajendra Pachauri and co-chair Christopher Field are promoting a new science of risk management, which the New York Times reports involved secret meetings in Yokohama to scrub specific funding figures from executive summaries. Meanwhile, California utilities like PG&E and Southern California Edison have begun issuing Climate Credits to customers, a move characterized as a government-led bribe to maintain support for industrial emission taxes. Internationally, President Xi Jinping concluded a European tour securing dairy deals with the Netherlands and expanding Daimler's presence in China, while Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev visited Crimea to establish a new special economic zone with aggressive tax breaks for Russian investors.

In a bizarre turn of events, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is linked to strategic pressure on the Trans-Pacific Partnership as the US 7th Fleet maintains a presence in the Malacca Strait. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the "sealfee" protest against Ellen DeGeneres and the resignation of Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich following a targeted campaign by OkCupid. The duo also warns that the Amazon Fire TV remote functions as a persistent spy device within the home.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 605 Introduction and Leaf Blower Nuisance (0:00–2:33)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 605 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss the annoyance of morning leaf blowers, comparing the workers to Soviet-era "babushkas" who move dirt around without accomplishing anything. The hosts prepare to dive into the day's media analysis, referencing political figures like Obama, Clinton, and the Koch brothers.

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), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), leaf blowers

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Robert Kennedy Jr. Attacks Koch Brothers and Exxon on Climate (2:33–6:31)

Robert Kennedy Jr. appeared on The Ed Schultz Show to accuse the Koch brothers of spending $500 million to deceive the public regarding global warming. Kennedy utilized the term "biostitutes" to describe scientists funded by corporate interests and conflated the tobacco industry's historical deception with Exxon's current climate stance. He claimed Exxon is secretly funding a "denier movement" while publicly acknowledging climate change, ultimately warning that the company's reserves could "destroy civilization."

Keywords: robert kennedy jr., [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [exxon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exxon.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), biostitutes, [ed schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-schultz.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/2.md)

### 3. IPCC Strategy Shift and Michio Kaku on Extreme Weather (6:31–9:49)

The discussion shifts to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and a perceived change in climate change messaging from "mitigation" to "adaptation." Physicist Michio Kaku is criticized for attributing "100-year storms" and floods to climate change while acting as a media spokesperson. The hosts argue that the new scientific lexicon focuses on managing unavoidable risks rather than proving man-made causes, which they characterize as a tactic to maintain research funding.

Keywords: [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [climate gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-gate.md), [michio kaku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michio-kaku.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [adaptation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adaptation.md), [extreme weather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extreme-weather.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Christopher Field and the IPCC Adaptation Research Scam (9:49–13:26)

Christopher Field, co-chair of the IPCC Working Group 2, spoke to the BBC about the "new science" of adaptation and managing climate risks through "baby steps." The hosts characterize this shift as a "scam" designed to secure perpetual funding for research. They note that even the producers of "An Inconvenient Truth" are seeking a sequel, suggesting the climate industry is pivoting because previous alarmist predictions failed to materialize.

Keywords: christopher field, [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [adaptation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adaptation.md), climate change research, an inconvenient truth

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Secret IPCC Meetings and the $100 Billion Climate Fund (13:27–18:11)

A New York Times report revealed that a $100 billion figure for climate adaptation research was removed from the IPCC's executive summary during secret meetings in Yokohama. The hosts analyze media coverage from Charlie Rose and Brian Williams, accusing them of using fear as a "call to action" to secure this funding. They suggest the money is intended for Western scientists rather than the developing nations that are demanding aid.

Keywords: [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), yokohama, [climate finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-finance.md), [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Rajendra Pachauri and Venture Capital Interests in Climate (18:11–21:47)

IPCC Chairman Rajendra Pachauri and co-chair Christopher Field emphasize the need for the world to both adapt and mitigate. The hosts interpret Field's comments about "capitalizing on opportunities" as a coded message to venture capital investors who were previously burned by the "clean revolution." They argue that the $100 billion mentioned in reports is a target for government-funded "welfare for scientists" and private investment schemes.

Keywords: [rajendra pachauri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rajendra-pachauri.md), christopher field, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/6.md)

### 7. California Climate Credit and Utility Bill Bribes (21:48–24:44)

California residents and small businesses are receiving a "Climate Credit" on their utility bills in April and October, funded by payments from large industrial emitters. The hosts describe this as a "bribe" or a "round-robin" tax scheme where the government takes money from industries and returns a portion to consumers to gain support for climate policies. The credit applies to customers of major utilities like PG&E and Southern California Edison.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), climate credit, [pg&e](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pg-e.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), public utilities commission, [greenhouse gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenhouse-gas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/7.md)

### 8. IPCC Bell Tower Analogy and Multi-Dimensional Viewpoints (24:45–29:11)

Christopher Field uses a "bell tower" analogy to describe the IPCC's role, claiming it provides a height from which to view alternative futures rather than ringing a bell to motivate action. He discusses moving away from "linear deterministic" views of climate impacts toward "multi-dimensional" viewpoints. The hosts mock this phrasing as "Silicon Valley" talk and reiterate that the complexity is used to justify more research.

Keywords: christopher field, [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), climate communications, [adaptation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adaptation.md), [mitigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitigation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/8.md)

### 9. No Agenda Art Gallery and Martin JJ Success Story (29:12–31:52)

The hosts discuss the history of the No Agenda Art Gallery and the persistence of artist Martin JJ. They recount how Martin JJ submitted art for years with little success before becoming one of the show's top contributors. They describe the show as "postmodern performance art" and encourage artists to keep practicing the specific "sarcastic, cynical, yet funny" genre required for the program.

Keywords: [martin jj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-jj.md), [nick the rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rat.md), [art generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-generator.md), [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md), [performance art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/performance-art.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Executive Producer Donations and Dvorak's 62nd Birthday (31:55–35:48)

Executive producers Gregory Worley and Sir David Foley are thanked for their significant donations. David Foley's contribution of $562.33 celebrates John C. Dvorak's upcoming 62nd birthday, which Wikipedia lists as occurring this Saturday. The hosts also discuss the recent newsletter which featured various "coupon-style" donation levels created by the show's producers over the years.

Keywords: [gregory worley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gregory-worley.md), [david foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-foley.md), 4k TVs, [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Hillary Clinton's "Uniquely Qualified" Meme and Voter Reactions (35:49–38:17)

Sir Dwayne Melanson and Alex Farrington contribute to the show, with Melanson noting the effectiveness of the "Hillary Clinton is uniquely qualified" meme. Dvorak shares an anecdote from an Oakland meat market where he encountered elderly voters wearing giant Hillary 2016 buttons. When he repeated the "uniquely qualified" line to them, they reportedly nodded in agreement, confirming the meme's resonance.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [dwayne melanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwayne-melanson.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), alex farrington

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Contemporary Museum Austin 5x7 Art Event (38:19–40:27)

Adam Curry describes attending the "5x7" art event at the Contemporary Museum in Austin with his wife, Micky. The event features anonymous 5-inch by 7-inch art pieces sold for $100 each on a first-come, first-served basis triggered by an air horn. Curry admits to "cockblocking" and elbowing other attendees to secure specific pieces, criticizing the chaotic nature of the charity event.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), contemporary museum, 5x7 art, [charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md), air horn

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Global Donations and Latvian "Young Genes" Anecdote (40:28–43:52)

Producers from Connecticut, Camp Lejeune, and Cardiff, UK, send in donations. Eriks Harjo, a Latvian ex-teacher living in the UK, shares a story about being 31 years old but unable to buy alcohol without ID due to his youthful appearance, which he attributes to "Latvian genes." He requests "fu cancer" karma for his family's "third upcoming human resource."

Keywords: craig cutner, [camp lejeune](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camp-lejeune.md), [latvia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latvia.md), [cardiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cardiff.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/13.md)

### 14. National Cancer Control Month and Silver Certificates (43:52–47:27)

The hosts note a shift in terminology from "Cancer Prevention" to "National Cancer Control Month," suggesting the pharmaceutical industry prefers "control" over a "cure" for profit reasons. A donor known as Mr. Peabody from Arkansas sends physical silver certificates and Eisenhower dollars to the show's PO Box, requesting a "citizen squirrel" sound bite and a knighthood.

Keywords: [cancer control month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-control-month.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), silver certificates, [arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md), mr. peabody

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Manchester City Sale and No Agenda Formula (47:28–50:00)

Martin Brown from the UK laments that his football team, Manchester City, "sold themselves to the Arabs," making it difficult for him to watch games without suspecting they are fixed. The hosts then transition to explaining the No Agenda "value-for-value" formula and encourage listeners to use their producer credits on LinkedIn.

Keywords: manchester city, [football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md), [dvorak.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-org.md), [producer credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-credits.md), [formula](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/formula.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Presidential Proclamations and World Autism Awareness Day (50:01–52:13)

The hosts review recent presidential proclamations, focusing on World Autism Awareness Day and the CDC's timely report on autism rates. They criticize the "BRAIN Initiative" (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) mentioned in Obama's proclamation, arguing that the focus has shifted to "controlling" autism with drugs rather than solving it.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [presidential proclamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-proclamation.md), [world autism awareness day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-autism-awareness-day.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [brain initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-initiative.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/16.md)

### 17. National Financial Capability Month and Credit Card Scams (52:14–55:48)

April is proclaimed National Financial Capability Month, which the hosts mock as ironic given the low interest rates on savings. Dvorak complains about a $2 "eligibility for interest" fee on his Capital One credit card despite paying on time. They joke that mainstream media won't discuss these predatory charges because the banks are major advertisers.

Keywords: financial capability month, mymoney.gov, [capital one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-one.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [native american](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-american.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/17.md)

### 18. National Donate Life Month and Organ Harvesting Fears (55:49–58:12)

The hosts discuss National Donate Life Month, expressing skepticism and fear that being an organ donor makes one a "target" for harvesting in emergency situations. They link the current economic "Armageddon" to social trends, such as the quality of workers on Backpage.com and the rise of "depression food."

Keywords: national donate life month, [organ donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organ-donation.md), [driver's license](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/driver-s-license.md), backpage.com, [armageddon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armageddon.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Hot Pockets Burglar at South Bend Day Spa (58:13–1:00:29)

A 19-year-old Notre Dame student, Brian McCurran, was arrested after breaking into a South Bend day spa and causing thousands of dollars in damage. Police found him asleep in the kitchen after he ate a box of Hot Pockets and attempted to warm up macaroni and cheese in an antique oven. The hosts cite this as evidence of a "zombie apocalypse" fueled by junk food.

Keywords: [south bend](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-bend.md), [notre dame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notre-dame.md), [hot pockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hot-pockets.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), brian mccurran

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/19.md)

### 20. ZunZuneo: The Secret USAID "Cuban Twitter" (1:00:30–1:02:47)

The Associated Press revealed that USAID created a secret social network in Cuba called ZunZuneo to stir political unrest and organize "flash mobs." The network, which had 40,000 users, was shut down in 2012 due to a lack of funding. The hosts suggest that the US government likely uses mainstream Twitter for similar intelligence purposes.

Keywords: zunzuneo, [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [social network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-network.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/20.md)

### 21. President Xi Jinping's European Tour and Dairy Deals (1:02:49–1:06:52)

Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted a four-nation tour of Europe, signing major deals including the purchase of 70 Airbus planes and a 1 billion euro expansion for Daimler in China. A significant agreement with the Netherlands involves Dutch experts helping China increase milk production to 40 billion kilograms. The hosts discuss how the Chinese are buying up the Dutch dairy industry, leading to local infant formula shortages.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [daimler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daimler.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [dairy industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dairy-industry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Crimea Free Trade Zone and Medvedev's Visit (1:06:52–1:09:51)

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev visited Crimea to announce plans to turn the region into a "special economic zone" with tax breaks for investors. The hosts discuss the concept of free trade zones as "pass-through" scams and note that Medvedev is the first high-ranking Russian official to visit the territory since the referendum.

Keywords: [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [dmitry medvedev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmitry-medvedev.md), free trade zone, [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), special economic zone

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/22.md)

### 23. MH370 Disappearance and the Malacca Strait Strategy (1:09:52–1:14:15)

The hosts propose a theory that the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is being used to pressure the Malaysian government. They highlight the strategic importance of the Malacca Strait, through which 40% of world trade passes. They note that the US 7th Fleet and destroyers like the USS Kidd were immediately deployed to the area, suggesting a move to control the shipping lane.

Keywords: [mh370](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh370.md), [malacca strait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malacca-strait.md), uss kidd, [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), [malaysia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia.md), 7th fleet

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Destabilizing Malaysia for the TPP Agreement (1:14:16–1:16:45)

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations have been stalled by Malaysia's resistance to certain clauses. The hosts argue that the media narrative of "abject incompetence" regarding the MH370 investigation is a CIA-style destabilization tactic. They suggest that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is being positioned to take over if the current government falls due to the crisis.

Keywords: [malaysia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia.md), [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), [anwar ibrahim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anwar-ibrahim.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [incompetence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/incompetence.md), [media narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narrative.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Philip Wood and the "iPhone in the Anus" Hoax (1:16:45–1:19:46)

A viral story claims MH370 passenger Philip Wood sent a black photo and GPS coordinates by hiding his iPhone in his anus while being held captive. Wood's partner, Sarah Bajic, has appeared on numerous news programs, including the BBC. The hosts criticize her "rehearsed" and "too rational" demeanor, suggesting she is an actress participating in an obfuscation campaign.

Keywords: philip wood, sarah bajic, [mh370](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh370.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoax.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Satellite Image Discrepancies and Pentagon Obfuscation (1:19:47–1:23:03)

CNN's Candy Crowley questioned Senator Dianne Feinstein about why satellite images of MH370 debris are "fuzzy" compared to the high-resolution images of the Bin Laden compound. The hosts argue that the Pentagon knows exactly where the plane is but is using "fuzzy" data to prolong the mystery and maintain pressure on Malaysia to sign the TPP.

Keywords: [candy crowley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candy-crowley.md), [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [satellite imagery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-imagery.md), [bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bin-laden.md), [mh370](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh370.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/26.md)

### 27. China's "New Silk Road" Rail Link to Germany (1:23:06–1:28:33)

As a hedge against US maritime control, China has established the Yuxinou Railway, a freight line connecting Chongqing to Duisburg, Germany. President Xi Jinping recently celebrated the arrival of a train that completed the journey in 16 days. The rail line passes through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland, providing a faster alternative to sea shipping.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), duisburg, [chongqing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chongqing.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), yuxinou railway, freight train

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/27.md)

### 28. TPP Stumbling Blocks and Malaysian Internal Politics (1:28:34–1:33:37)

Malaysian Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamed has identified "red lines" preventing the conclusion of the TPP, including the investor-state dispute settlement clause and tobacco regulations. The hosts discuss the internal friction between the Malaysian government and the economically dominant Chinese ethnic group, noting that the MH370 crisis exacerbates these tensions.

Keywords: [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), [malaysia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia.md), mustapa mohamed, [tobacco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tobacco.md), [anwar ibrahim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anwar-ibrahim.md), investor-state dispute

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Russia Pulls Back Troops and NATO's Response (1:33:38–1:36:22)

Russia has reportedly begun withdrawing some of the 40,000 troops stationed near the Ukrainian border. Despite this, NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels are moving to intensify training for Ukrainian officers and increase defense spending. The hosts characterize NATO's actions as "saber-rattling" to provoke a Russian response.

Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [defense spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/29.md)

### 30. John Kerry's Energy Weapon and Ukraine Fracking (1:36:23–1:40:25)

Secretary of State John Kerry met with the EU's Cathy Ashton to discuss using energy as a tool against Russian influence. The hosts theorize that the real plan involves Chevron fracking in Ukraine to "steal" Russian gas from across the border through horizontal drilling. Kerry is also using the crisis to pressure NATO allies into buying more American weaponry.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), cathy ashton, [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Japan Sales Tax Increase and Global Deflation (1:40:26–1:42:16)

Japan has increased its sales tax from 5% to 8% for the first time in 17 years, a move by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to combat deflation. The hosts question the wisdom of raising taxes during a "worldwide depression" and compare Japan's rates to the 20% sales tax in France.

Keywords: [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [shinzo abe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shinzo-abe.md), [sales tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sales-tax.md), [deflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deflation.md), [france 24](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france-24.md), nikkei

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Michael Lewis's "Flash Boys" and High-Frequency Trading (1:42:17–1:45:39)

Dvorak discusses Michael Lewis's new book, "Flash Boys," with a banker friend in Austin. The banker claims the book's focus on fiber-optic speed is "bullshit" and that the real money in high-frequency trading is made by identifying small-cap stocks that will naturally follow the movement of large-cap leaders like Unilever. He also predicts American banks will double in size despite "too big to fail" concerns.

Keywords: michael lewis, flash boys, [high-frequency trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-frequency-trading.md), basel iii, [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Staten Island Clown and Samsung "Selfie" Native Ad (1:45:40–1:47:15)

A "creepy clown" spotted in Staten Island is identified as a PR stunt. Similarly, a "selfie" taken by David Ortiz with President Obama is revealed to be a native advertisement for Samsung, as Ortiz had signed a deal with the company just days prior.

Keywords: [staten island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/staten-island.md), creepy clown, [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), david ortiz, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/33.md)

### 34. The Psychology of Selfies and Social Media Depression (1:47:15–1:50:26)

The hosts critique the "selfie" phenomenon, popularized by Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars. They argue that people post happy, filtered photos to gloss over "sad, pathetic lives" and seek dopamine hits through "likes." Curry suggests that increased selfie-posting is a symptom of depression and a reaction to being "poisoned" by mainstream media lies.

Keywords: [selfies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfies.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [filters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/filters.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/34.md)

### 35. No Agenda Club and the "Panda Pull" Theory (1:50:28–1:53:56)

Adam Curry mentions a "gag order" related to a lawsuit involving the No Agenda Club. He also explains why the show's newsletter recently featured pandas: a producer sent research claiming that pandas have a higher "pull" or engagement rate than puppies or kittens.

Keywords: [wageningen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wageningen.md), [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md), [gag order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gag-order.md), [pandas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandas.md), [kittens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kittens.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Tony G's Twins and the "Pizza Labor" Tale (1:53:56–1:57:36)

Producer Tony G announces that his wife is expecting twin boys. The hosts discuss an "old wives' tale" that eating pepperoni pizza can induce labor for women who are "sick and tired" of being pregnant. They also process several "69.69" donations and birthday shout-outs.

Keywords: tony g, [twins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twins.md), [pizza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pizza.md), labor induction, downers grove, [6969](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/6969.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Global Birthday Wishes and Iceland's Autonomous Banking (1:57:38–2:01:24)

Donors from Mexico, Pennsylvania, and the Netherlands send birthday wishes to Dvorak. A donor from Iceland is highlighted for living in a country that "kicked the bankers out" and opted for an autonomous financial system. The hosts struggle with the pronunciation of "Enschede" and "Salfoos."

Keywords: [iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), [kroner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kroner.md), autonomous banking, pay raise, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), enschede

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Value-for-Value Model and Knighting Ceremony (2:01:25–2:05:04)

Adam Curry defends the "value-for-value" model, noting that even tech personality Tom Merritt has begun using the phrase. The hosts then conduct a formal knighting ceremony for Francis Guerre, Craig Cutner, Alex Farrington, and Mr. Peabody, granting them the title of "Knights of the No Agenda Roundtable."

Keywords: [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [tom merritt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-merritt.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), sir francis guerre, sir craig cutner, sir alex farrington

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Brendan Eich, Mozilla Resignation, and the "Gay Mafia" (2:05:06–2:11:00)

Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich resigned following a backlash over his 2008 donation to California's Proposition 8. The dating site OkCupid participated in the protest by displaying a message to Firefox users. The hosts criticize this as a "public relations campaign" and a misuse of the LGBTQ community for commercial interests, specifically to drive users toward Google Chrome.

Keywords: [brendan eich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brendan-eich.md), [mozilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mozilla.md), [firefox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firefox.md), [okcupid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/okcupid.md), [javascript](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javascript.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Ellen DeGeneres vs. Inuit "Sealfees" (2:11:00–2:15:55)

Inuit campaigners in Canada are protesting Ellen DeGeneres's donation to an anti-seal hunting charity by posting "sealfees"—selfies of themselves wearing ethical seal fur. They argue that seal hunting is a vital means of survival and a humane practice. The hosts side with the native peoples, accusing DeGeneres of "bullying" and spreading misinformation.

Keywords: [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [inuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inuit.md), seal hunting, [selfie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/selfie.md), sealfee, [animal welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-welfare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Samsung Oscar Selfie Backlash and Charity "Make Goods" (2:15:56–2:18:55)

The hosts revisit the Samsung Oscar selfie, noting that DeGeneres faced backlash after she was caught using an iPhone backstage. They suggest her $1.5 million donation to charity was a "make good" to avoid looking like a paid shill. Dvorak shares his own experience with lawsuits where people expect winners to donate their settlements to charity.

Keywords: [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), oscar selfie, [ellen degeneres](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-degeneres.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Wall Street Journal's "Dumb" TOR Reporting (2:18:56–2:22:28)

The hosts mock a Wall Street Journal video report on the TOR browser, which they claim is "outrageously dumb." The report suggests that the FBI can "lift the cloak" of TOR through old-fashioned police work. The hosts point out that TOR was originally funded by the government and that its prominent figures, like Jacob Appelbaum, are essentially "spokesholes" for the outfit.

Keywords: [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [tor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tor.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [jacob appelbaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacob-appelbaum.md), technology reporting, [anonymity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Amazon Fire Spy Device and Microphone Sabotage (2:22:29–2:25:57)

The hosts warn that the new Amazon Fire TV and its voice-search remote are "spy devices" that are always listening. They advise users to "ruin the membrane" of the microphone with a needle or play an endless loop of "It's a Small World" to thwart data collection. They also dismiss Yahoo's data center encryption as a meaningless PR move by Marissa Meyer.

Keywords: amazon fire, [yahoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yahoo.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [marissa meyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marissa-meyer.md), spy device, google now

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Transcription Limits and Morse Code Superiority (2:25:58–2:28:38)

The hosts discuss the limitations of AI transcription and OCR, noting that computers still cannot match the human ear for decoding Morse code over fading high-frequency (HF) radio signals. They argue that humans are "amazing machines" capable of reading damaged text or signals that would baffle a program like IBM's Watson.

Keywords: [transcription](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transcription.md), ocr, [morse code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morse-code.md), [ibm watson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm-watson.md), [hf radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hf-radio.md), human ear

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Common Core Documentary and "Programming" Children (2:28:40–2:32:43)

A documentary by the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) explores the flaws of Common Core. The hosts argue that the standards, backed by Bill Gates and Pearson, treat children like "software frameworks" to be programmed for an assembly line. They claim the goal of making every student "college and career ready" is a logical impossibility that results in lowering standards for everyone.

Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [pearson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pearson.md), hflda, college ready, career ready

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/45.md)

### 46. New York Special Education and Autism Over-Classification (2:32:45–2:37:27)

Dvorak tells a story about a banker friend who moved from New York to Texas to escape the "crazy" special education requirements in NY schools. They discuss how minor "tics" or "nerdy" behavior are now classified as autism to secure drug sales and research funding. They joke that a young Bill Gates would have been "drugged up" and marginalized under today's Common Core standards.

Keywords: [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [tourette's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s.md), [special education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-education.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Guess That Movie: Spanish Dark Knight Rises (2:37:29–2:38:59)

In a recurring segment, Adam Curry fails to identify a movie clip played in Spanish. The clip, which mentions "Selena Kyle" and a tracking collar, is revealed to be from "The Dark Knight Rises."

Keywords: guess that movie, [dark knight rises](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-knight-rises.md), selena kyle, [spanish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spanish.md), [game show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/game-show.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/47.md)

### 48. French Prime Minister Swap and the "Chinese Dream" (2:39:00–2:42:22)

French President Francois Hollande replaced his Prime Minister with Manuel Valls following poor election results. The hosts compare this to the "musical chairs" played by Russian leaders. They also briefly mention Xi Jinping's "Chinese Dream" of public happiness, contrasting it with the "American Dream."

Keywords: [francois hollande](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/francois-hollande.md), manuel valls, [france 24](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france-24.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), chinese dream, [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/48.md)

### 49. Kelly Ayotte Teaser and Show Sign-off (2:42:22–2:44:39)

The hosts decide to save a clip of Senator Kelly Ayotte for the Sunday show, labeling her a "bonehead" in the same clique as John McCain. They sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to support the show at dvorak.org/na.

Keywords: [kelly ayotte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kelly-ayotte.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md), [dvorak.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-org.md), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/49.md)

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