# Network of Death

> A high-stakes week of global diplomacy and domestic security lapses reveals the coordinated machinery of fear driving modern international policy and media narratives.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 655
- **Published:** 2014-09-25
- **Length:** 3h 17m
- **Topics:** Network of Death, Smith-Mundt, [Khorasan Group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khorasan-group.md), White House Breach, [Climate Summit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-summit.md), [Raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [Global Entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death

## About this episode

President Barack Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly to announce a global coalition against a network of death, framing ISIL as a unique existential threat that requires the language of force. This rhetorical shift coincides with UN Resolution 2178, which establishes new international protocols for tracking foreign terrorist fighters and monitoring digital radicalization. The administration's strategy increasingly targets the financial infrastructure of the Middle East while simultaneously navigating the complex goal of removing Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria.

Domestic security concerns intensified after a Texas veteran successfully scaled the White House fence and entered the executive mansion, prompting a review of Secret Service protocols and internal culture. Meanwhile, Senator Dianne Feinstein and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani have saturated media cycles with warnings of imminent lone-wolf attacks and non-metallic explosives. These narratives are supported by the 2013 repeal of the Smith-Mundt Act, which allows state-produced messaging to be broadcast to American citizens. Further complicating the media landscape, news outlets continue to utilize defense contractor promotional footage from Raytheon to depict military engagements in lieu of transparent combat reporting.

Secretary of State John Kerry provided a memorable moment by claiming Mother Nature is screaming at us during the UN Climate Summit, an event featuring a speech by actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The emergence of the mysterious Khorasan Group also raised eyebrows as its Wikipedia entry appeared just days before it became a central intelligence talking point. The show concludes with a look at India's Mangalyaan Mars mission, which successfully reached orbit at a fraction of the cost of the Hollywood film Gravity.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/transcript.md.

### 1. Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Program Experiences (0:00–1:44)

A host recounts a recent trip to San Francisco and the experience of using the Global Entry trusted traveler program. The discussion touches on the perceived lack of integration between government databases and the nature of paying fees to bypass standard security lines.

Keywords: [global entry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-entry.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [taxes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxes.md), [database](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/database.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/1.md)

### 2. White House Security Breach, Texas Veteran Fence Jumper (1:46–5:17)

A Texas veteran successfully jumped the White House fence and entered the front door, raising questions about Secret Service efficacy. Despite the presence of advanced security theater like facial recognition and snipers, the intruder was not apprehended until he was inside the building.

Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [josh earnest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-earnest.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md), [fence jumper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fence-jumper.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Hillary Clinton, Secret Service Internal Culture (5:18–7:52)

Speculation arises regarding Hillary Clinton's potential 2016 presidential run and her historically poor relationship with the Secret Service. The discussion explores how internal leadership changes and a focus on political correctness following past scandals may be impacting the agency's performance.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), prostitution scandal, [globe magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globe-magazine.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Smith-Mundt Act Repeal, Domestic Propaganda Disclaimer (7:52–8:37)

The hosts provide a recurring disclaimer regarding the 2013 repeal of the Smith-Mundt Act via the National Defense Authorization Act. This legal change allows the U.S. government to release state-produced propaganda within domestic borders, influencing the current media landscape.

Keywords: [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [ndaa 2013](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndaa-2013.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [media landscape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-landscape.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Antibiotics Shortage, Pharmaceutical R&D Tax Incentives (8:37–10:24)

C-SPAN hearings regarding the lack of new antibiotics highlight a lack of incentives for pharmaceutical companies to invest in research and development. The discussion suggests that current tax laws prevent drug companies from rationalizing the costs associated with developing new life-saving medications.

Keywords: [antibiotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antibiotics.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), drug companies, r&d tax credits, [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/5.md)

### 6. No Agenda Value-for-Value Model, Uber of Public Radio (10:24–12:14)

The hosts describe their "Value-for-Value" funding model and the growth of their global intelligence network over seven years. They characterize the show as the "Uber of public radio," operating without the overhead of mainstream media producers or corporate valuations.

Keywords: [public radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-radio.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [global intelligence network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-intelligence-network.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), dublin beef jerky

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Intelligence Network Integrity, Vetting Information Sources (12:14–14:38)

The hosts reflect on the challenges of maintaining an accurate intelligence network, citing past instances of being fed misinformation regarding the BP oil rig fire and military uniform regulations. They emphasize the importance of the network's self-correcting nature when "bullshitters" attempt to influence the show.

Keywords: [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md), [bp oil spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp-oil-spill.md), military regulations, [vetting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vetting.md), intelligence network

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Visual Media Manipulation, Brain Gap Filling (14:39–16:40)

An analysis of how the human brain processes edited video explains how viewers fill in gaps between scenes to create a cohesive narrative. This psychological phenomenon is applied to modern news reporting and controversial videos, where the mind often "sees" details that are not explicitly shown on screen.

Keywords: [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [visual media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visual-media.md), [beheading videos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheading-videos.md), anthropological studies

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Raytheon Promotional Footage, Drone Strike Visuals (16:45–19:18)

Mainstream media reports on military actions are criticized for using promotional videos from defense contractors like Raytheon instead of actual combat footage. The repetitive use of generic black-and-white crosshair videos and isolated pickup truck explosions is presented as evidence of a lack of transparency in current conflicts.

Keywords: [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [tomahawk missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tomahawk-missiles.md), [f-22 raptor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-22-raptor.md), [drone strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), military footage

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/9.md)

### 10. ISIL Oil Revenue, Tomahawk Missile Sales (19:18–22:36)

Reports suggest ISIL generates millions of dollars daily from oil sales, yet Western forces appear focused on expensive missile strikes rather than disrupting the financial infrastructure. The hosts suggest the conflict serves as a field test and marketing opportunity for Raytheon to sell Tomahawk missiles and F-22 Raptors to international allies.

Keywords: [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), oil sales, [raytheon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raytheon.md), [tomahawk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tomahawk.md), [military-industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Glenn Beck, Imminent Threat Redefinition (22:37–27:41)

Glenn Beck and his correspondents are criticized for promoting extreme fear regarding ISIS. The discussion highlights a 2013 government white paper that redefined "imminent threat" to no longer require clear evidence of a specific, immediate attack, allowing for preemptive military action.

Keywords: [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), [imminent threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imminent-threat.md), [fear porn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear-porn.md), [white paper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-paper.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/11.md)

### 12. French Hiker Beheading Video, Visual Discrepancies (27:41–33:06)

A video purportedly showing the beheading of a French hiker in Algeria is analyzed for technical inconsistencies and potential manipulation. The hosts point out strange anatomical proportions and the use of templates from previous videos, questioning the authenticity of the footage released to the public.

Keywords: [algeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algeria.md), hollande, beheading video, [foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foley.md), [video editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-editing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Border Security Fears, Domestic Terror Alerts (33:06–35:22)

Media reports from San Diego and El Paso suggest an increased terror alert due to fears of ISIS members crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. This narrative is compared to the tactics used by Alex Jones to instill fear in the public regarding domestic security vulnerabilities.

Keywords: [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [terror alert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terror-alert.md), [alex jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-jones.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Dianne Feinstein, ISIL Fear Mongering (35:23–40:15)

Senator Dianne Feinstein describes the threat of ISIL and AQAP, specifically mentioning a bomb that can pass through magnetometers. She uses graphic imagery of a deceased child in a gingham dress to emphasize the brutality of the group, a tactic the hosts identify as "fear porn."

Keywords: [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), [aqap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aqap.md), [magnetometers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnetometers.md), [fear porn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear-porn.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/14.md)

### 15. CNN Production Techniques, Split Screen Deception (40:16–42:50)

The hosts discuss deceptive television production techniques, such as using split screens to make it appear that two reporters are in different locations when they are actually standing next to each other. This practice is compared to past experiences at TechTV where guests were kept in separate rooms for visual effect.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [christiane amanpour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christiane-amanpour.md), [silicon spin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-spin.md), [television production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-production.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Rudy Giuliani, Exaggerating Terror Threats (42:51–48:00)

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani appears on CNN to discuss the threat of "lone wolf" terrorists versus organized groups like Al-Qaeda. During the interview, he admits it is better to exaggerate the threat of ISIS than to take it lightly, while the host pushes for a narrative that the group is more dangerous than previous enemies.

Keywords: [rudy giuliani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rudy-giuliani.md), [lone wolves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolves.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [mosul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosul.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/16.md)

### 17. John Kerry, Reclaiming Islam Meme (48:01–51:23)

Secretary of State John Kerry tells Christiane Amanpour that Muslims must "reclaim Islam" from ISIL. The hosts interpret this as a coordinated effort to put the Islamic faith in a negative light while suggesting that the U.S. has significant "inputs" and personnel already on the ground in the region.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), [christiane amanpour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christiane-amanpour.md), [grand mufti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-mufti.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Khorasan Group, Wikipedia Page Creation (51:24–57:55)

The sudden emergence of the "Khorasan Group" in intelligence briefings is met with skepticism, noting that the group's Wikipedia page was created only days before the news broke. John Kerry claims the group had "active plots" against the U.S., but the hosts suggest the group was manufactured to justify military action.

Keywords: [khorasan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khorasan.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), active plots

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Air Power Efficacy, Chemical Weapons Legality (57:55–1:01:03)

John Kerry defends the use of air power to protect Iraqi dams and cities, stating that the conflict will take significant time. He makes a controversial comment regarding the "legality to go do chemical weapons," which the hosts flag as a potential slip of the tongue or a shift in military policy.

Keywords: [air power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-power.md), [baghdad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baghdad.md), [erbil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erbil.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [international law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-law.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/19.md)

### 20. UN Security Council Resolution 2178, Foreign Terrorist Fighters (1:01:03–1:05:07)

President Obama chairs a UN summit adopting Resolution 2178, which targets "foreign terrorist fighters" (FTFs). The resolution requires member states to prevent the travel and financing of these individuals, leading to concerns about the implementation of exit visas and the suppression of "radicalization" on the internet.

Keywords: [un security council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un-security-council.md), resolution 2178, foreign terrorist fighters, [interpol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interpol.md), exit visas

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/20.md)

### 21. David Cameron, Extremism and Truthers (1:05:08–1:08:49)

UK Prime Minister David Cameron addresses the UN, linking non-violent extremism to terrorism. He specifically cites the "peddling of lies" regarding 9/11 and the 7/7 London bombings as justifications for government intervention against those who hold alternative views of historical events.

Keywords: [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), 7/7 bombings, [extremism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extremism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Military Spokespeople, Media Revolving Door (1:08:50–1:11:03)

The transition of government officials like Jay Carney and various military admirals into news correspondent roles is highlighted as a form of legalized propaganda. Rear Admiral Kirby warns the public to "steel themselves" for a conflict against ISIL that could last for years.

Keywords: rear admiral kirby, [jay carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-carney.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Bill O'Reilly, Mercenary Army Proposal (1:11:02–1:15:43)

Bill O'Reilly promotes the creation of a 25,000-man elite mercenary force to fight global terrorism, an idea supported by Blackwater founder Eric Prince. O'Reilly argues that a private army would bypass the "politics" that slow down traditional military mobilization.

Keywords: [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [eric prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-prince.md), [blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md), mercenary army, [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Obama UN Speech, Network of Death (1:15:44–1:19:18)

President Obama delivers a speech at the United Nations using rhetoric reminiscent of the George W. Bush era, referring to ISIL as a "network of death." He asserts that the only language understood by such killers is the "language of force" and pledges to dismantle their operations.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), network of death, [neocons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocons.md), force

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Religious Accommodation, Modern Multicultural World (1:19:19–1:21:35)

In his UN address, President Obama states that it is the "task of all great religions" to accommodate faith within a modern multicultural world. The hosts criticize this as an attempt by a secular leader to impose a liberal template on global religious practices.

Keywords: [religion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religion.md), [multiculturalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/multiculturalism.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [faith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faith.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Arab-Israeli Conflict, Internet Space Contestation (1:21:34–1:25:00)

Obama suggests that the Arab-Israeli conflict is no longer the primary source of instability in the Middle East. He calls for "contesting the space" that terrorists occupy on the internet and social media, which the hosts link to domestic propaganda efforts under the Smith-Mundt Act.

Keywords: arab-israeli conflict, [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Syria Strategy, Removing Bashar al-Assad (1:25:01–1:29:28)

A panel of former officials and neoconservative thinkers, including Michael Morell and Robert Kagan, agree that removing Bashar al-Assad is the ultimate goal in Syria. Morell accidentally mentions "Saddam" while discussing the need to maintain the Syrian military's stability after Assad's eventual departure.

Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [michael morell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-morell.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [joe lieberman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-lieberman.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Syrian Kurds, International Coalition Against Assad (1:29:28–1:32:25)

Reports from the Turkish-Syrian border indicate that while the U.S. is bombing ISIL, many refugees believe the focus should be on removing the Assad regime. The hosts argue that the current international coalition is a "roundabout way" to bypass Russian opposition to regime change in Syria.

Keywords: [kurds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kurds.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [air power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-power.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/28.md)

### 29. No Agenda Artistry, Episode 654 Artwork (1:32:27–1:34:02)

The hosts thank the artists who submitted work for the previous episode, specifically mentioning a piece by "Picasso" that featured a Burger King logo themed around climate change. They encourage listeners to check the newsletter for more outstanding submissions.

Keywords: [picasso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/picasso.md), [burger king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burger-king.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Executive Producer Credits, Sir Herb of Salt Creek (1:34:03–1:37:37)

The show acknowledges high-level donors, including a $333.33 contribution from Canyon Lake and a $201.22 donation from Herb Lamb. Herb Lamb is officially knighted as "Sir Herb of Salt Creek" for his continued support and his interest in the "Agenda 31" podcast.

Keywords: canyon lake, pliny the elder, agenda 31, [knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight.md), salt creek

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Racing for the Green, Climate Change Satire (1:37:38–1:40:11)

The hosts perform a satirical "Plan B" segment where they pretend to pivot the show to support anthropogenic global warming narratives to secure corporate funding. They jokingly propose "racingforthegreen.org" to push for all-electric cars in motorized sports.

Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), anthropogenic global warming, racing for the green, [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [electric cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Involuntary Social Media Disorder, Support Logistics (1:40:12–1:43:23)

A donation is dedicated to a listener's brother-in-law who passed away from brain cancer. The hosts also discuss the registration of "involuntarysocialmediadisorder.com" and remind the audience of the logistics for supporting the show via dvorak.org/na.

Keywords: [brain cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-cancer.md), ismd, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [dvorak.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-org.md), [support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/support.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Jeanine Pirro, ISIS Threat Hyperbole (1:43:34–1:48:44)

Justice Jeanine Pirro delivers a monologue on Fox News claiming that ISIS is the single biggest threat in American history, surpassing World War II and Pearl Harbor. The hosts mock the idea that "boneheads in Toyotas" pose a greater existential threat than the Axis powers.

Keywords: [jeanine pirro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeanine-pirro.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [pearl harbor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pearl-harbor.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md), toyotas

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Fear Tactics, Domestic Preparedness Advice (1:48:45–1:51:42)

Pirro continues her segment by urging Americans in small towns to be afraid of ISIS "legions" or "lone wolves." The hosts counter this by comparing the number of terror victims to the 40,000 annual deaths on American roads, emphasizing the irrationality of the fear being promoted.

Keywords: [lone wolves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolves.md), [baghdad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baghdad.md), [aleppo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aleppo.md), [beheadings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheadings.md), [math](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/math.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Thought Leaders, Neural Linguistic Programming (1:51:43–1:57:23)

The hosts analyze the psychological impact of Pirro's broadcast, describing it as "neural linguistic programming" designed to make viewers relive the trauma of 9/11. They compare the perceived ISIS threat to past "invasions" of improvised boats from Haiti that were easily managed by the Coast Guard.

Keywords: thought leaders, [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [coast guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coast-guard.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [nlp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nlp.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Boston Bomber Trial Delay (1:57:23–1:59:10)

The trial for accused Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been delayed until January 2015. The hosts question the existence of video evidence showing the Tsarnaev brothers placing backpacks at the scene and speculate on the political motivations behind the trial's timing.

Keywords: [dzhokhar tsarnaev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dzhokhar-tsarnaev.md), [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trial.md), backpack, [video evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-evidence.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Neoconservative Scripts, Panetta and Bush (1:59:10–2:03:19)

Jeanine Pirro's rhetoric is identified as a "neocon script" that blames President Obama for ignoring military experts regarding "boots on the ground." The hosts argue that this type of messaging is a direct result of the Smith-Mundt Act repeal, allowing for coordinated domestic propaganda.

Keywords: [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [boots on the ground](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boots-on-the-ground.md), [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Military Families, ISIS Targeting Fears (2:03:21–2:07:07)

A listener shares a story about a co-worker who is removing military photos from Facebook and taking down American flags due to fears that ISIS is targeting the families of service members. The hosts lament how effectively the fear narrative has permeated the American public.

Keywords: [military families](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-families.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [flags](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flags.md), [stickers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stickers.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Homeland Security, Counter-Radicalization Programs (2:07:08–2:10:50)

The Department of Homeland Security and the DOJ are working with international partners to enhance "counter-radicalization" and border security. These programs encourage local communities and religious leaders to identify and report "suspicious behaviors," which the hosts liken to historical state spying programs.

Keywords: [jay johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-johnson.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), counter-radicalization, [snitching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snitching.md), [nctc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nctc.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Rise of the Hackers, Ultra Paranoid Computing (2:10:51–2:17:14)

A Nova special titled "Rise of the Hackers" (originally a BBC production called "Defeating the Hackers") is criticized for promoting fear regarding digital security. The show features a researcher in "ultra paranoid computing" who suggests that no digital device can be fully trusted.

Keywords: [nova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nova.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hackers.md), ultra paranoid computing

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Stuxnet, Cyber Warfare Blueprints (2:17:15–2:19:46)

The Nova special discusses Stuxnet as a blueprint for cyber warfare that could be repurposed against the nations that developed it. The hosts also mention the "Bash bug" (Shellshock) vulnerability affecting Linux and Mac OSX systems as a real-world example of digital insecurity.

Keywords: [stuxnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuxnet.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md), bash bug, shellshock, power grids

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Obama UN Speech, Ebola and Russia (2:19:50–2:23:08)

In his UN address, President Obama lists Ebola, Russian aggression, and Middle Eastern terrorism as the primary "new dangers" of an interconnected world. He describes the situation in Syria and Iraq as a "heart of darkness" that requires urgent international attention.

Keywords: [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), heart of darkness, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), interconnected world

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Scorpion TV Show, CBS Cyber Security Propaganda (2:23:09–2:29:39)

The new CBS show "Scorpion" is criticized for its scientifically inaccurate and "stupid" plot involving a software bug that shuts down air traffic control. The hosts suggest that such shows are part of a coordinated effort to increase public anxiety about cyber security and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Keywords: [scorpion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scorpion.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [ncis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncis.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [ferrari](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ferrari.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Sprint iPhone Commercial, Unlimited Data Plan (2:29:39–2:31:12)

A Sprint commercial for the iPhone 6 featuring screaming women and breaking glass is described as "female unfriendly" and insulting. The ad promotes an exclusive $50 unlimited data plan for the new device.

Keywords: [sprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sprint.md), [iphone 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-6.md), unlimited data, [commercial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commercial.md), glass breaking

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Leonardo DiCaprio, UN Climate Summit Speech (2:31:12–2:34:08)

Leonardo DiCaprio addresses the UN Climate Summit, admitting that he "pretends for a living" but asserting that climate change is not a fictitious problem. He cites acidifying oceans and melting ice sheets as undeniable evidence that accelerated climate change is currently occurring.

Keywords: [leonardo dicaprio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leonardo-dicaprio.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), methane plumes, [acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/45.md)

### 46. John Kerry, Mother Nature Screaming Meme (2:34:08–2:36:28)

John Kerry tells the UN that "Mother Nature is screaming at us" about climate change. He claims that 97% of peer-reviewed studies confirm the reality of the threat and urges immediate action, stating that the worst impacts can still be prevented.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [mother nature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-nature.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/46.md)

### 47. People's Climate March, CultureStrike Organization (2:36:28–2:41:51)

The People's Climate March in New York is analyzed as a highly organized event rather than a grassroots movement. One participant from the group "CultureStrike" discusses the intersection of "climate justice" and immigration, while the hosts trace the group's funding back to the Citizen Engagement Laboratory.

Keywords: people's climate march, culturestrike, [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), citizen engagement laboratory

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Koch Brothers and Oil Wars (2:41:52–2:48:13)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is interviewed at the Climate March, where he blames Exxon and the Koch brothers for subverting democracy and causing "oil wars." He argues that the U.S. needs to change its laws and politicians rather than individual consumer habits to solve the climate crisis.

Keywords: [robert f. kennedy jr.](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-f-kennedy-jr.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [exxon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exxon.md), oil wars, [free market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-market.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/48.md)

### 49. India Mars Mission, Mangalyaan Success (2:48:14–2:51:01)

India becomes the first nation to successfully put a spacecraft into Mars orbit on its first attempt. The "Mangalyaan" mission is noted for being significantly cheaper than NASA's MAVEN program and even the budget of the Hollywood film "Gravity."

Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), mangalyaan, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [maven](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maven.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/49.md)

### 50. International Donations, Douchebag Call-outs (2:51:00–2:54:17)

The hosts read donations from listeners in New Jersey, Canada, and the Netherlands. A "douchebag call-out" is issued for British Columbia Premier Christy Clark regarding a teacher's strike that kept students out of school.

Keywords: [stockholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockholm.md), [quebec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quebec.md), christy clark, [vancouver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vancouver.md), [arnhem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arnhem.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/50.md)

### 51. Birthday Celebrations, Knighting Ceremony (2:54:18–3:00:31)

The show celebrates numerous listener birthdays and conducts a knighting ceremony for Herb Lamb and Kyle Bauer. The hosts reiterate the "Value-for-Value" model and ask for continued support for the upcoming Sunday show.

Keywords: [knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight.md), [dame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/51.md)

### 52. Joan Rivers, Posthumous Facebook Promotion (3:00:36–3:04:05)

A promotional post for the iPhone 6 appeared on the late Joan Rivers' Facebook page weeks after her death. The hosts discuss the likelihood of pre-negotiated social media deals and the ability to schedule posts in advance.

Keywords: [joan rivers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joan-rivers.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [iphone 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-6.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [posthumous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/posthumous.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/52.md)

### 53. Ebola Hoaxes, IMF Loans to Africa (3:04:06–3:06:33)

The hosts express skepticism regarding the Ebola outbreak, noting that the IMF is using the crisis to offer loans to affected African nations. They also mention an internet hoax involving a 4chan character named "Ebolachan" and claims that the vaccine only works on certain ethnicities.

Keywords: [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [sierra leone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sierra-leone.md), [4chan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4chan.md), ebolachan

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/53.md)

### 54. Paula Deen, Anti-Free Speech Apology Tour (3:06:34–3:10:20)

Paula Deen appears on the Today Show to apologize for past racist remarks. The hosts argue that her apology is scripted to reinforce "anti-free speech memes," specifically the idea that words are "dangerous" and need to be regulated.

Keywords: [paula deen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paula-deen.md), [matt lauer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-lauer.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/54.md)

### 55. Google Content Policies, Hate Speech Regulation (3:10:21–3:12:53)

Google releases an animated video explaining its content policies and the process for flagging "hate speech" and "bullying." The hosts warn that these policies are part of a broader trend toward shutting down independent voices on major digital platforms.

Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), community guidelines

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/55.md)

### 56. Natural Gas Infrastructure, Aging Pipeline Propaganda (3:12:53–3:16:50)

An NBC News investigation highlights the dangers of aging natural gas pipelines in the U.S., citing 135 deaths over ten years. The hosts dismiss this as "fear porn" designed to stimulate the economy through infrastructure spending, noting that police-related deaths far outnumber pipeline fatalities.

Keywords: [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), [explosions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosions.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/655-network-of-death/chapter/56.md)

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