# bio-hacking > Public health officials struggle with Ebola messaging as a Secret Service leadership crisis and the rapid rise of ISIS force a total recalibration of American national security. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 657 - **Published:** 2014-10-03 - **Length:** 3h 10m - **Topics:** [Ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [ISIS](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), Julia Pierson, [James Clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [Biohacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biohacking.md), [Eric Frein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-frein.md), [Valerie Jarrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-jarrett.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking ## About this episode CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden and the Obama administration face mounting scrutiny following the first confirmed domestic Ebola case in Dallas, Texas. While Frieden maintains the virus only spreads through direct contact, his contradictory closing remarks about the air we breathe have fueled public skepticism. The White House has responded with a digital media blitz across Instagram and Twitter, utilizing Dr. Sanjay Gupta to manage the domestic narrative as international aid efforts divide along colonial lines in West Africa. National security tensions escalate as President Barack Obama attributes the rise of ISIS to an intelligence failure by Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman are advocating for the Counter Extremism Project to disrupt social media recruitment, while UK Home Secretary Theresa May proposes Extremism Disruption Orders to ban groups within legal limits. Meanwhile, Secret Service Director Julia Pierson resigned following a contentious hearing led by Jason Chaffetz regarding an armed intruder in the White House and a security breach involving an armed contractor in an elevator with the President. A bizarre intersection of pop culture and policy emerges as Valerie Jarrett makes a cameo on The Good Wife and the CBS show Scorpion promotes scientifically impossible biohacking plots. In Pennsylvania, the manhunt for Eric Frein has placed Poconos residents under a three-week tactical lockdown, forcing families to sleep in cars while SWAT teams occupy private yards. The episode concludes with a knighting ceremony for executive producers Travis Benelli and Greg Worley, celebrating seven years of the value-for-value model. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/transcript.md. ### 1. Ebola Virus Outbreak, Thomas Frieden CDC Press Conference (0:00–10:57) The first confirmed case of Ebola in the United States, located in Dallas, Texas, prompts a critical analysis of the public health response. Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the CDC, delivers a press conference where he emphasizes that the virus is only spread through direct contact with bodily fluids. Skepticism arises regarding Frieden's phrasing, specifically his use of the term "importation" and his closing remark about humanity being "connected by the air we breathe," which contradicts earlier statements about the virus not being airborne. Keywords: [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), thomas frieden, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), viral transmission [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/1.md) ### 2. CNN Ebola Coverage, Sanjay Gupta and Social Media Messaging (11:00–12:44) CNN's coverage of the Ebola crisis features Dr. Sanjay Gupta and various experts answering viewer questions via social media. The White House utilizes Instagram and Twitter to disseminate facts intended to calm public fears, asserting that the virus cannot be contracted through air, water, or food in the U.S. Analysts observe the heavy reliance on digital messaging to manage the domestic narrative surrounding the infection risk. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/2.md) ### 3. NPR Ebola Pronunciation, International Response Disparities (12:45–17:14) A montage of an NPR reporter's varied pronunciations of the word "Ebola" serves as a transition into a discussion on the geopolitical response to the outbreak in West Africa. The United States, France, and the United Kingdom have divided their aid efforts along historical colonial lines, with the U.S. focusing on Liberia, France on Guinea, and the UK on Sierra Leone. This division of labor raises questions about the role of the United Nations and the absence of other global powers like Germany or China in the primary response efforts. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [liberia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liberia.md), [guinea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guinea.md), [sierra leone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sierra-leone.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [colonialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonialism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Ebola Hoax Theories, Lack of Visual Evidence (17:17–24:19) Skepticism regarding the severity of the Ebola outbreak grows as observers note a lack of graphic visual evidence, such as bodies in the streets or mass graves, compared to other international conflicts. Comparisons are drawn between the high-quality footage of Middle Eastern conflicts and the seemingly staged or low-budget appearance of Ebola response teams wearing basic rain gear instead of professional hazmat suits. The discussion questions whether the crisis is being exaggerated for psychological effect or political maneuvering. Keywords: [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [media skepticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-skepticism.md), [hazmat suits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hazmat-suits.md), [crisis management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crisis-management.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Holly Williams CBS Report, ISIS Propaganda and Airstrikes (24:20–35:24) CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports from the front lines in Syria, where Kurdish forces are engaged in combat with ISIS. The reporting is criticized for appearing staged, particularly a segment where Williams crouches behind a chicken-wire fence while the cameraman remains standing. The narrative emphasizes that U.S. airstrikes are insufficient and that Kurdish fighters, including female soldiers, urgently require heavy weaponry to prevent ISIS from targeting Europe and the United States. Keywords: [holly williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holly-williams.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), kurdish forces, [airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/5.md) ### 6. John McCain and Joe Lieberman, Counter Extremism Project (35:26–43:57) Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman appear on Hannity to discuss the ongoing threat of ISIS and the need for a more aggressive military strategy. Lieberman introduces his involvement with the Counter Extremism Project, a new NGO focused on social media and disrupting terrorist recruitment. The discussion highlights the political pressure on the Obama administration to arm the Syrian opposition and the legalistic hurdles surrounding the formal declaration of war. Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [joe lieberman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-lieberman.md), [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), counter extremism project, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [ngo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngo.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Theresa May, UK Extremism Disruption Orders (43:58–52:05) UK Home Secretary Theresa May proposes new "Extremism Disruption Orders" (EDOs) to grant the government power to ban groups that promote hatred, even if they stay within current legal limits. May warns that ISIL is attempting to establish a "terrorist state" within a few hours' flight of Britain and could eventually acquire chemical or nuclear weapons. Critics argue these measures represent a significant encroachment on freedom of speech and expression in the United Kingdom. Keywords: [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md), extremism disruption orders, [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/7.md) ### 8. CNN ISIS Recruitment Analysis, Social Media Tactics (52:06–57:54) CNN broadcasts a segment detailing how ISIS uses social media platforms like Ask.fm and Twitter to recruit Western youth by appearing "approachable." The report features a former Taliban recruiter who explains that militants post mundane photos of food and video games to normalize their lifestyle. Analysts question the authenticity of these reports, suggesting they may be part of a broader government-led propaganda effort to justify increased surveillance. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), ask.fm, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Rear Admiral John Kirby, Pentagon Media Criticism (57:54–1:02:54) Pentagon spokesperson Rear Admiral John Kirby criticizes the media and the "Twitterati" for having unrealistic expectations regarding the speed of the military campaign against ISIS. Kirby describes the conflict as a "complicated, difficult cultural, religious, and geographic struggle" that cannot be solved by airstrikes alone. He urges "strategic patience" and dismisses the "shrill" nature of current news coverage. Keywords: [john kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md), twitterati, [airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Barack Obama 60 Minutes Interview, Islam and Terrorism (1:02:55–1:10:00) President Barack Obama sits down with Steve Kroft on 60 Minutes to discuss the strategy against ISIL, describing the group as a "hybrid" of a terrorist network and an army. Obama reiterates that the United States is not at war with Islam, characterizing the religion as peaceful while acknowledging a "cancer" of extremism within the Muslim world. The interview is analyzed for its use of metaphors like "whack-a-mole" and the President's referral to terrorists as "folks." Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), steve kroft, [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Intelligence Failures, James Clapper and ISIS Rise (1:10:01–1:14:04) During his 60 Minutes interview, President Obama attributes the rapid rise of ISIS to an intelligence failure, specifically citing Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. The President suggests the U.S. underestimated the situation in Syria while overestimating the capability of the Iraqi army to defend itself. This public finger-pointing highlights tensions between the White House and the intelligence community regarding accountability for the regional security collapse. Keywords: [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [iraqi army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraqi-army.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/11.md) ### 12. American Exceptionalism, Obama's "That's How We Roll" Gaffe (1:14:05–1:22:47) President Obama asserts American global leadership by citing U.S. responses to disasters in Haiti and the Philippines, concluding with the phrase "That's how we roll." The White House later emphasized this phrase in a promotional email sent by Dan Pfeiffer. However, a review of the raw footage reveals the President initially stumbled, saying "That's how we go" before correcting himself, leading to a discussion on the use of "street" slang in presidential rhetoric. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [dan pfeiffer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-pfeiffer.md), exceptionalism, [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [philippines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippines.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/12.md) ### 13. No Agenda Executive Producer Credits, Value for Value (1:22:49–1:39:31) The hosts acknowledge the financial support of the "No Agenda" community through the "Value for Value" model, reading notes from executive and associate executive producers. Significant donations from producers like Travis Benelli, Christopher Dolan, and David Foley are highlighted. The segment includes the "knighting" of new supporters and a discussion of the "Art Generator" tool used by listeners to create show covers. Keywords: [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/13.md) ### 14. C-SPAN Caller Matt, Gardasil Vaccine Warning (1:39:31–1:43:29) A "No Agenda" producer named Matt successfully calls into C-SPAN's Washington Journal to promote the podcast and raise concerns about the Gardasil vaccine. Matt cites a former Merck doctor who predicted the vaccine would become a major medical scandal due to its alleged lack of effect on cervical cancer. The hosts praise the tactic of calling the "Democrat line" to bypass traditional screening and encourage other listeners to propagate the show's formula on public access television. Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [gardasil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardasil.md), [merck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [cervical cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cervical-cancer.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron", Media Desensitization (1:43:30–1:47:21) A summary of Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron" serves as a metaphor for the current state of media and government control. The story depicts a future where the government enforces total equality by physically and mentally handicapping the gifted. The hosts argue that modern society is being "zapped" by constant media impulses, preventing people from reacting to the truth even when it is presented directly on television. Keywords: [kurt vonnegut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kurt-vonnegut.md), [harrison bergeron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harrison-bergeron.md), [equality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equality.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [media analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-analysis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/15.md) ### 16. October Awareness Months, Cybersecurity and Health (1:47:23–1:49:55) The arrival of October brings a multitude of federally recognized awareness months, including National Breast Cancer Awareness, National Disability Employment Awareness, and National Substance Abuse Prevention. The hosts specifically highlight National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, noting the irony of having so many competing causes sharing the same thirty-day window. Keywords: [october](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/october.md), [breast cancer awareness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer-awareness.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), disability employment, [presidential proclamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-proclamation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Syria Policy Retrospective, John Kerry's 2013 Gaffe (1:49:56–1:54:17) A retrospective look at the Obama administration's Syria policy focuses on the term "degrade" and a pivotal 2013 moment involving Secretary of State John Kerry. Kerry had offhandedly suggested that Bashar al-Assad could avoid airstrikes by turning over his chemical weapons, a "rhetorical" comment that was unexpectedly accepted by Russia and Syria. This sequence of events effectively stalled U.S. military intervention at the time, forcing a diplomatic cleanup by the State Department. Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [diplomacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diplomacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Global Coalition Against ISIS, International Contributions List (1:54:18–2:05:32) An examination of the 60-nation coalition against ISIS reveals a wide disparity in actual military contributions. While countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE participate in airstrikes, others provide minimal aid, such as Estonia sending machine gun cartridges and the Netherlands providing 1,000 helmets. The list highlights Germany's contribution of paratroopers for training and the UK's "gift" of weapons, while questioning the inclusion of nations that are only providing small financial donations or humanitarian blankets. Keywords: [coalition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coalition.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [military aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-aid.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/18.md) ### 19. DHS Employee Exodus, Michael Chertoff's "Shadow DHS" (2:05:32–2:09:20) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly facing a "leadership vacuum" as high-level employees flee the agency due to low morale and better pay in the private sector. Many former officials are joining the Chertoff Group, a consultancy led by former Secretary Michael Chertoff, which has been nicknamed "Shadow DHS." This mass exodus is said to be stalling key initiatives in cybersecurity and border security. Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [michael chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-chertoff.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Julia Pierson Secret Service Hearing, White House Security Lapses (2:09:20–2:22:36) Secret Service Director Julia Pierson faces a contentious Congressional hearing following a security breach where an intruder, Omar Gonzalez, jumped the White House fence and reached the Green Room. Representatives Jason Chaffetz and Stephen Lynch grill Pierson over the agency's failure to provide accurate information and its lack of transparency regarding the intruder being armed with a knife. The hearing ultimately leads to Pierson's resignation as both parties express a total loss of confidence in her leadership. Keywords: julia pierson, [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [jason chaffetz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-chaffetz.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [security breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-breach.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Secret Service Elevator Incident, Julia Pierson Resignation (2:22:37–2:31:35) The final blow to Julia Pierson's tenure as Secret Service Director involves a previously undisclosed incident where an armed private security contractor with a criminal record was allowed into an elevator with President Obama. Congressman Jason Chaffetz reveals that Pierson failed to brief the President on this breach, leading to accusations that she either neglected her duty or lied to Congress. Pierson resigned shortly after the hearing as the White House withdrew its support. Keywords: julia pierson, [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jason chaffetz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-chaffetz.md), armed convict [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/21.md) ### 22. DHS Power Struggles, Potential Dismantling of the Agency (2:31:35–2:34:36) Internal power struggles within the U.S. national security apparatus suggest a potential move to dismantle or significantly reorganize the Department of Homeland Security. FBI Director James Comey is seen as competing for influence, while the Secret Service and Coast Guard's placement under DHS is questioned. There is speculation that functions like airport security could eventually be outsourced to private contractors like the Chertoff Group. Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [michael chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-chertoff.md), [bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Eric Frein Manhunt, Pennsylvania Community Lockdowns (2:34:37–2:38:17) A resident in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania provides a first-hand account of the intense manhunt for suspected cop-killer Eric Frein. The community has experienced three weeks of intermittent lockdowns, with SWAT teams stationed in private yards and residents being forced to sleep in their cars when blocked from their homes. The report criticizes the heavy-handed police response and the psychological toll on local families during the search for the "survivalist" suspect. Keywords: [eric frein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-frein.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [manhunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhunt.md), [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [police state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-state.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Valerie Jarrett Cameo, "The Good Wife" Appearance (2:38:17–2:40:13) White House advisor Valerie Jarrett makes a cameo appearance on the television drama "The Good Wife," playing herself. In the scene, she encourages the lead character, Alicia Florrick, to run for State's Attorney. The appearance is criticized as an example of the "Hollywood-ization" of the Obama administration and Jarrett's significant behind-the-scenes power in Washington. Keywords: [valerie jarrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-jarrett.md), the good wife, [cameo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cameo.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), political influence [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/24.md) ### 25. CBS "Scorpion" Review, Biohacking Plot Absurdity (2:40:15–2:43:44) The CBS procedural "Scorpion" is ridiculed for a scientifically inaccurate plot involving "biohacking." In the episode, a hacker supposedly creates a custom computer virus that physically infects a child through a laptop. The hosts highlight the absurdity of the premise, noting it as a prime example of television content designed for a technologically illiterate audience. Keywords: [scorpion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scorpion.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [biohacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biohacking.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [computer virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-virus.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Final Donor Credits, Knighthood Ceremony (2:43:45–2:55:27) The show concludes with a final round of donor acknowledgments and a formal knighting ceremony for three long-time supporters: Sir Upper Decker (Travis Benelli), Sir Sean Paulson, and Sir Greg Worley. The hosts thank the "No Agenda" community for their continued support through the seventh anniversary of the program and provide information on upcoming show times and the "Value for Value" model. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/657-bio-hacking/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Chicago FAA Fire, Hong Kong Protests, Show Sign-off (2:55:27–3:10:16) The hosts briefly discuss the intentional fire at an FAA facility in Aurora, Illinois, which caused massive flight disruptions, suggesting it may be used to push for the "NextGen" automated air traffic system. They also touch upon the "Umbrella Revolution" in Hong Kong and the suspicious death of a local police chief. The episode ends with a final warning about Ebola in "FEMA Region 6" and a reminder of the upcoming Sunday broadcast. 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