# Get Ready to Rubble > Missing billions at the State Department and a Malaysian cover-up collide with corporate school pipelines and the suspicious death of a high-profile Dutch banking executive. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 606 - **Published:** 2014-04-06 - **Length:** 2h 51m - **Topics:** MH370 cover-up, Benghazi testimony, Brussels riots, [Petrodollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petrodollar.md), STEM pipelines, USPS profitability, Wu-Tang auction - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble ## About this episode Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has publicly accused the government of withholding military radar data regarding the disappearance of flight MH370. Ibrahim, a former Minister of Defense, suggests the silence from regional powers like Indonesia and the failure of Australia’s Jindalee radar to detect the aircraft point toward gross incompetence or a deliberate cover-up. Meanwhile, CNN ratings have doubled as network chief Jeff Zucker maintains around-the-clock coverage of the search, even as families like Sarah Bajc express skepticism over official narratives. In Washington, a State Department Inspector General report reveals $6 billion in contractor funding went missing during Hillary Clinton’s tenure as Secretary of State. Clinton recently pivoted to a satellite appearance for a San Diego keynote to avoid protests from Benghazi victim mother Pat Smith. Simultaneously, former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell faced scrutiny for his Charlie Rose interview, which critics labeled a scripted attempt to distance the agency from the failed Benghazi protest narrative. In Europe, thousands of protesters in Brussels clashed with police over EU austerity measures, resulting in a lockdown of the U.S. embassy that went largely ignored by American mainstream media. John C. Dvorak celebrates his 62nd birthday alongside the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto as the show transitions to a new video vault auction inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan’s single-copy album gimmick. Adam Curry details the rise of corporate-sponsored STEM pipelines in Chicago schools while Sir Nutting is officially knighted into the No Agenda Round Table. The program concludes with an analysis of the Dutch Participation Society and the suspicious death of former ABN Amro CEO Jan Peter Schmittmann. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/transcript.md. ### 1. Satoshi Nakamoto, John C. Dvorak Birthday and Travel Fatigue (0:00–4:13) Adam Curry wishes John C. Dvorak a happy 62nd birthday, noting it coincides with the birthday of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Dvorak describes his low-key celebration involving gardening and watching NCAA basketball. The conversation shifts to the misery of early morning flights and travel fatigue, leading to a discussion about an upcoming trip to Amsterdam for a surprise party. Keywords: [satoshi nakamoto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satoshi-nakamoto.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), travel fatigue, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [jc dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jc-dvorak.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/1.md) ### 2. National Volunteer Week, Presidential Proclamations and Listener Feedback (4:13–8:34) The hosts examine recent presidential proclamations from the Federal Register, including National Volunteer Week and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. They note the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. Adam Curry mentions receiving critical emails from listeners regarding Dvorak's takes on the Federal Reserve and Special Drawing Rights (SDR). Keywords: national volunteer week, [violence against women act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violence-against-women-act.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md), crime victims rights week [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian Government Incompetence and Flight MH370 (8:35–13:23) Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim criticizes the Malaysian government's handling of missing flight MH370, specifically questioning the withholding of military radar data. Ibrahim, a former Minister of Defense, suggests the government is hiding incompetence or nefarious actions. The discussion covers the pilot, Zaharie Ahmad Shah, and his personal connection to Ibrahim's family. Keywords: [anwar ibrahim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anwar-ibrahim.md), [malaysia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia.md), [mh370](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh370.md), [kuala lumpur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kuala-lumpur.md), zaharie ahmad shah, [radar data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radar-data.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Sarah Bajc, CNN Coverage and South China Sea Pulse Signals (13:24–19:58) Sarah Bajc, partner of a passenger on MH370, appears on CNN expressing her belief that the flight is intact and passengers are alive. The hosts analyze her Skype interview from Malaysia, noting strange background audio and her refusal to attend briefings in China. Additionally, they discuss reports from China's Xinhua news agency regarding a pulse signal detected in the Indian Ocean. Keywords: [sarah bajc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-bajc.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), xinhua news, [kuala lumpur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kuala-lumpur.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [mh370](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh370.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Indonesian Silence, Australian Radar and CNN Ratings (19:59–24:02) Questions arise regarding Indonesia's silence and the failure of Australia's Jindalee over-the-horizon radar to detect MH370. The hosts speculate that regional sensitivities or equipment failure may be preventing full disclosure. Meanwhile, CNN's ratings have doubled due to its non-stop coverage of the disappearance, a strategy overseen by Jeff Zucker. Keywords: [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), jindalee radar, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [jeff zucker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-zucker.md), [malacca strait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malacca-strait.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Maria Bartiromo, Fox News and Cable News Competition (24:03–27:38) Maria Bartiromo's new Fox News show is reportedly performing well in the ratings, outperforming competitors in its time slot. The hosts compare Fox News' marketing success against CNN and CNBC. They suggest a rivalry exists between Bartiromo and CNN's Erin Burnett following their time together at CNBC. Keywords: [maria bartiromo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maria-bartiromo.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [cable news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cable-news.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Selin Wong, Castro Valley Adult School and Ivy League Success (27:39–33:42) Selin Wong, a 20-year-old who dropped out of high school due to illness, graduated from Castro Valley Adult School and was accepted into Columbia University. The story, highlighted by local Bay Area news, focuses on her induction into the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame. The hosts critique the maudlin tone of the news report and the promotion of GED paths to Ivy League schools. Keywords: selin wong, [columbia university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [castro valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/castro-valley.md), ged, adult education, [ivy league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivy-league.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Hillary Clinton, Christine Lagarde and Women in the World Summit (33:43–41:47) Hillary Clinton and IMF Chief Christine Lagarde appeared together at the Women in the World Summit, moderated by Thomas Friedman. Friedman suggested a future where Lagarde leads the European Union and Clinton is U.S. President. The hosts analyze the "powerhouse women" narrative and Clinton's potential campaign focus on compromise and evidence-based decision-making. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [thomas friedman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-friedman.md), [tina brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina-brown.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/8.md) ### 9. State Department Missing Funds, Benghazi Protests and Pat Smith (41:49–44:57) A State Department Inspector General report reveals $6 billion in contractor funding is unaccounted for during Hillary Clinton's tenure. Meanwhile, Clinton cancelled an in-person appearance in San Diego due to planned protests by Pat Smith, mother of Benghazi victim Sean Smith. Clinton instead delivered her keynote address via satellite to avoid the optics of the demonstration. Keywords: [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [pat smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pat-smith.md), [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), [inspector general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspector-general.md), [contractors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contractors.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Michael Morell, Charlie Rose and Benghazi Testimony (44:58–51:12) Former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell appeared on Charlie Rose's program following his congressional testimony regarding Benghazi. The hosts criticize the interview as coached and scripted, noting Morell's evasive answers regarding the "protest" narrative. They discuss the discrepancy between boots-on-the-ground intelligence from Tripoli and the final reports produced by CIA analysts. Keywords: [michael morell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-morell.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [tripoli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tripoli.md), [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Tunisia Loan Guarantees, October Surprise and Barack Obama (51:14–53:44) President Barack Obama met with Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa, providing $500 million in loan guarantees to support the country's democratic transition. The hosts link this to their "October Surprise" thesis, suggesting Tunisia's role in regional stability is being bought by the U.S. government following the Arab Spring. Keywords: [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), mehdi jomaa, [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md), [loan guarantees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loan-guarantees.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/11.md) ### 12. No Agenda Art, Value-for-Value and eHarmony Lawsuits (53:44–58:32) The hosts thank Martin JJ for the episode artwork and explain the "Value-for-Value" funding model, which avoids traditional advertising. They pivot to a news item about eHarmony being forced to launch "Compatible Partners," a gay and lesbian dating site, following a 2008 lawsuit in New Jersey regarding LGBT matchmaking. Keywords: [martin jj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-jj.md), [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [eharmony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eharmony.md), gay inc, [lgbt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbt.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Executive Producer Donations, Knighting and Stripper Poles (58:33–1:10:10) A lengthy segment dedicated to acknowledging high-tier donors and executive producers. Contributions from AJ Reistad, Stephen Pelsmarkers, and Richard Henderson are read, including personal anecdotes about travel and job success. A humorous discussion ensues regarding "Club 33" and a donor's request to have his name engraved on a stripper pole. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [club 33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/club-33.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Representative Jim McDermott, Dan Coats and Xbox Hacking (1:10:11–1:14:28) Representative Jim McDermott criticizes Republicans for bills he claims serve the Koch brothers. In a separate clip, Senator Dan Coats accidentally enters the wrong committee hearing. Additionally, a story is covered regarding a five-year-old boy who discovered a security flaw in the Xbox One, earning a $50 reward from Microsoft. Keywords: jim mcdermott, [dan coats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-coats.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), xbox one, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Austin Farmers Market, Rahm Emanuel and Chicago STEM Schools (1:14:29–1:17:38) Adam Curry describes a child violin prodigy at an Austin farmers market. The conversation shifts to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's partnership with Motorola and other corporations to create "Early College STEM Schools." The hosts argue this system treats students as a "pipeline" for corporate labor rather than providing a broad education. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [motorola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorola.md), [stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [charter schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charter-schools.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Corporate Education Pipelines, Autism Scales and Child Protective Services (1:17:38–1:25:38) The hosts critique the corporate sponsorship of public schools by IBM, Microsoft, and Cisco, calling it a "slave pipeline." They discuss a letter from a Dutch father whose child was taken by Child Protective Services after refusing a specific autism treatment program. They argue that the "autism scale" is often used as a budgetary tool by schools. Keywords: [stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [motorola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorola.md), [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [child protective services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-protective-services.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Paris Pollution, Oxygen Therapy and Vertical Forests (1:25:43–1:33:57) Paris implemented odd-even license plate driving restrictions to combat smog. The hosts mock "oxygen therapy" machines using pine resin and "vertical forest" skyscrapers like the Agora Garden Tower in Taiwan. Dvorak warns that these vegetated buildings will inevitably become infested with rats and suffer from rot. Keywords: [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), [air pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-pollution.md), oxygen bar, vertical forest, agora garden tower, [rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rats.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/17.md) ### 18. John Kerry, Climate Change and Information Manipulation (1:33:59–1:38:09) Secretary of State John Kerry warns that climate change is a threat to the American way of life. The hosts discuss an Ann Curry NBC special on "weather extremes" and a new academic paper from Oxford University Press titled "Information Manipulation and Climate Agreements," which suggests that exaggerating climate damage can be "instrumental" for global welfare. Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [ann curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ann-curry.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [oxford university press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford-university-press.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Brussels Austerity Protests, Water Cannons and Media Blackouts (1:38:10–1:40:45) Thousands of protesters in Brussels clashed with police over EU austerity measures, using oranges and cobblestones as projectiles. The U.S. embassy was briefly placed on lockdown. The hosts question why American mainstream media outlets are largely ignoring these massive riots in Europe. Keywords: [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [media blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-blackout.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Ukraine Gas Drilling, NASA-Russia Relations and Leaked Memos (1:40:47–1:43:42) The hosts discuss Chevron's $10 billion fracking license in Ukraine and the possibility of directional drilling into Russian gas fields. They also investigate reports of NASA cutting ties with Russia over the Ukraine crisis, noting that the International Space Station remains the sole exception to the suspension of cooperation. Keywords: [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [international space station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-space-station.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Mike Rogers, Russian Spies and Ear Torture Claims (1:43:42–1:49:06) House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Rogers claims there are more Russian and Chinese spies in the U.S. today than during the Cold War. He also makes graphic claims about Russian agents cutting off activists' ears in Ukraine. The hosts contrast these claims with news reports of a Ukrainian activist who was reportedly "crucified" and had his ear partially severed. Keywords: [mike rogers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-rogers.md), [kgb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kgb.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [torture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/torture.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-committee.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Barack Obama, Republican Budgets and Deficit Rhetoric (1:49:06–1:52:33) In a clip from his weekly address, President Obama argues that the Republican budget does the "opposite" of his goals to grow the middle class and shrink the deficit. The hosts mock the rhetorical structure of the speech, noting that Obama fails to explicitly state that Republicans want to grow the deficit. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md), [deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit.md), [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Fortune Cookie Donations, Birthday Roll Call and Value-for-Value (1:52:34–2:02:39) The hosts read a letter from Aaron and Joseph Kramer, who donated after receiving a "fortune cookie" message. A long list of $62.62 "birthday donations" for John C. Dvorak is read. They discuss the history of the show's $2 subscription model and why they transitioned to an open "Value-for-Value" system. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), fortune cookie, [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Lucy Buckley, NK Ultra and Sir Nutting Knighthood (2:02:40–2:07:20) Adam Curry mentions his cousin Lucy Buckley is visiting Austin, leading to a tangent about "NK Ultra" activation and receiving information via ham radio. The segment concludes with the official knighting of Dennis Nutting, who is dubbed "Sir Nutting" of the No Agenda Round Table. Keywords: lucy buckley, nk ultra, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), dennis nutting, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Netherlands Participation Society, Healthcare Credit and Insurance Companies (2:07:22–2:12:31) The Dutch "Participation Society" is discussed as a shift toward citizens paying for previously free services. Rabobank is reportedly restricting credit to hospitals due to financial uncertainty. The hosts compare the Dutch system to the U.S. Affordable Care Act, arguing that insurance companies and banks are the primary "bad actors" in both systems. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [rabobank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rabobank.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), participation society [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Heineken Haiti Investment, Bill Clinton and Skunky Beer (2:12:32–2:15:50) Heineken is investing $100 million in a Haitian brewery, a move the hosts criticize given the country's lack of basic infrastructure like electricity and sanitation. They link the investment to the "Clinton money" influence in Haiti and mock the idea of selling beer to people living in tents without power. Keywords: [heineken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heineken.md), [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [brewery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brewery.md), [investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investment.md), [port-au-prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-au-prince.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/26.md) ### 27. US Postal Service, Pension Pre-funding and Profitability (2:15:51–2:21:04) The hosts defend the U.S. Postal Service, arguing that its reported multi-billion dollar losses are manufactured by a 2006 congressional mandate to pre-fund retiree health benefits for 75 years. Data is cited showing that without this "onerous" requirement, the USPS would have been profitable despite the recession and internet competition. Keywords: [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [post office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/post-office.md), [pension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pension.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [profitability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/profitability.md), 2006 mandate [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Eric Holder, Synthetic Drugs and Mail Privacy (2:21:06–2:24:57) Attorney General Eric Holder and members of Congress discuss the use of the U.S. Mail to facilitate the trafficking of heroin and synthetic drugs. The hosts argue this is a "setup" to undermine the constitutional privacy of the mail system, suggesting the government wants to eliminate the requirement for warrants to open packages. Keywords: [eric holder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-holder.md), [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), [synthetic drugs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/synthetic-drugs.md), [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/28.md) ### 29. ABN Amro CEO Death, Petrodollar and the Russian Ruble (2:24:58–2:29:36) The former CEO of ABN Amro, Jan Peter Schmittmann, was found dead along with his family in what the hosts describe as a "message" hit. The discussion connects this to the global struggle over the petrodollar, Russia's attempts to sell oil in rubles to China, and the ongoing economic pressure on the Russian currency. Keywords: [abn amro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abn-amro.md), jan peter schmittmann, [petrodollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petrodollar.md), [ruble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ruble.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Wu-Tang Clan Album Auction, One-Copy Gimmick and Video Vault (2:29:37–2:39:53) The Wu-Tang Clan is releasing a single physical copy of their new album, to be kept in a Moroccan vault and auctioned for millions. Adam and John mock the "hipster" appeal of the gimmick but decide to create their own "No Agenda Vault" video episode, featuring a four-camera shoot that will be auctioned to a single winner. Keywords: [wu-tang clan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wu-tang-clan.md), rza, [morocco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/morocco.md), [auction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auction.md), high art, [video production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-production.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Glenn Greenwald, The Intercept and USAID Cuba Twitter (2:31:14–2:42:45) The Associated Press revealed a USAID-funded "Cuban Twitter" project designed to stir unrest. The hosts criticize Glenn Greenwald and *The Intercept* for failing to break the story despite their massive funding from Pierre Omidyar, noting that Greenwald's subsequent "we knew this" response was pathetic. Keywords: [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [the intercept](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-intercept.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [pierre omidyar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pierre-omidyar.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/606-get-ready-to-rubble/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Boston Marathon Bombing Book, Crisis Actors and Hospital Proximity (2:42:46–2:47:06) A new book by *Boston Globe* reporters, *The Long Mile Home*, is discussed during an Al Jazeera interview. The authors claim the finish line was the "best place" for an attack due to the proximity of top hospitals. The hosts reiterate their theory that the event involved the FBI and potential "botched" elements or drills. 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