# Mirific! > Neoconservative think tanks successfully rebrand American interventionism as the Gates Foundation faces a legal firestorm over vaccine trials and intelligence agencies infiltrate global newsrooms. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 659 - **Published:** 2014-10-15 - **Length:** 3h 16m - **Topics:** Indispensable Nation, Udo Ulfkotte, [Gates Foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gates-foundation.md), [Khorasan Group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khorasan-group.md), [ASIO](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asio.md), [Ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific ## About this episode The Foreign Policy Initiative and neoconservative architects Bill Kristol and Robert Kagan have successfully injected the "indispensable nation" doctrine into the Obama administration's official rhetoric. During a recent Pentagon briefing with Chuck Hagel and General Martin Dempsey, President Barack Obama adopted this specific terminology to justify a three-pronged military strategy against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. This shift coincides with a push to repeal the 2011 Budget Control Act and escalate defense spending to counter Russian influence in Ukraine and Chinese military expansion in the Asia-Pacific. German journalist Udo Ulfkotte has come forward with allegations that the CIA and BND routinely bribe European reporters to plant pro-American intelligence narratives in major outlets like the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. This systemic influence extends to domestic entertainment through the Norman Lear Center and the Gates Foundation, which have successfully placed over 335 social engineering storylines in global television programming. Meanwhile, the Indian government is pursuing legal action against the Gates Foundation following reports of severe injuries and deaths among tribal children during unauthorized HPV vaccine trials for Gardasil and Cervarix. Matthew Olsen struggles to maintain the official Benghazi narrative during a scripted interview with Charlie Rose, while former DHS official Dr. Alexander Garza attempts to rebrand Ebola as the "ISIS of infectious agents" on CNN. Between critiques of Common Core math and T-Mobile's mandatory corporate cheerfulness, the program explores the performative nature of TSA boarding pass scribbles and the suspicious timing of the Khorasan Group's emergence in the public consciousness. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/transcript.md. ### 1. Turkey Roosting Anecdote, 2004 Date Error (0:00–3:25) A host describes discovering seven turkeys roosting on his roof in the East Bay area after mistaking their sounds for a distressed dog or a mockingbird. The conversation shifts to a correction regarding the current year, noting a verbal slip where the date was stated as 2004 instead of 2014. Keywords: [east bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/east-bay.md), turkeys, [mockingbirds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mockingbirds.md), [dsm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm.md), urinal distress, [2004](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2004.md), [2014](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2014.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Pedophilia as a Disability, New York Times Editorial (3:29–5:04) A discussion regarding a New York Times editorial and Los Angeles talk radio debates concerning the classification of pedophilia as a disorder. The dialogue explores the legal and social implications of covering such conditions under the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Affordable Care Act. Keywords: [pedophilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedophilia.md), americans with disabilities act, [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Foreign Policy Initiative, Obama and The Indispensable Nation (5:04–14:51) The Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI), a neoconservative think tank featuring Bill Kristol and Robert Kagan, released a document labeling the United States the "indispensable nation." President Barack Obama recently adopted this specific terminology during a meeting at the Pentagon with Chuck Hagel and General Martin Dempsey. The FPI executive summary explicitly calls for the repeal of defense cuts under the 2011 Budget Control Act to maintain global military leadership. Keywords: [foreign policy initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy-initiative.md), [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [sequestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sequestration.md), budget control act [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/3.md) ### 4. ISIS Strategy, Three-Pronged Approach to Syria and Iraq (14:55–17:34) The Foreign Policy Initiative outlines a three-pronged strategy to address the threat of ISIS, involving the destruction of the organization, restoring stability to Iraq, and establishing a post-Assad Syria. General Wesley Clark commented on the necessity of a political outcome in the region, while the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is characterized by U.S. officials as sophisticated and well-financed. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [abu bakr al-baghdadi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-bakr-al-baghdadi.md), [chuck hagel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-hagel.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Putin and Georgia Invasion Narrative (17:34–22:27) General Wesley Clark compared Vladimir Putin's situation to that of Muammar Gaddafi, suggesting a "political solution" is the ultimate goal for NATO and the U.S. in the region. The Foreign Policy Initiative document claims Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 and illegally annexed Crimea in 2014, though the hosts dispute the narrative regarding the origins of the Georgian conflict. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [crimea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crimea.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/5.md) ### 6. China Military Build-up, Russia Trade Status Termination (22:27–26:03) President Barack Obama issued a proclamation terminating Russia's designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Trade Act of 1974, effectively reinstating import duties. Meanwhile, the Foreign Policy Initiative highlights China's military growth and assertive foreign policy as a primary concern for Washington's interests in the Asia-Pacific region. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), trade act of 1974, import duties, [brics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brics.md), [latin america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latin-america.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Russian Anti-Gay Propaganda, HBO Documentary Analysis (26:04–28:23) A recent HBO documentary regarding the targeting of gay people in Russia is criticized for using recycled footage from the Sochi Olympics. The narrative suggests the Russian state uses anti-pedophilia laws as a pretext to attack the gay community, a claim the hosts argue is being exaggerated for Western media consumption. Keywords: [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [sochi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sochi.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [lgbt rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbt-rights.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), pedophilia laws [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/7.md) ### 8. IMF Special Drawing Rights, China and The Magic Circle (28:24–36:10) China is seeking to include the renminbi in the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket, a move supported by the British government's decision to issue renminbi-denominated bonds. The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), led by David Marsh, refers to the elite group of reserve currencies as the "Magic Circle." Keywords: [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [special drawing rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-drawing-rights.md), [renminbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renminbi.md), [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), omfif, david marsh [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution, NED Funding Allegations (36:11–39:21) The Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong is characterized as a U.S.-backed initiative funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and USAID. These organizations reportedly provide million-dollar budgets to NGOs to foster regime change and disrupt the banking center of China. Keywords: [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [umbrella revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/umbrella-revolution.md), [national endowment for democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-endowment-for-democracy.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [occupy movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-movement.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Christine Lagarde, IMF Leadership and Globalist Agendas (39:21–42:34) Christine Lagarde's prominent role in international meetings is contrasted with her predecessor, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was removed following sexual assault allegations. The discussion suggests Lagarde was installed to advance a specific globalist agenda involving the IMF voting structure and the inclusion of the renminbi. Keywords: [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [dominique strauss-kahn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dominique-strauss-kahn.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Udo Ulfkotte Whistleblowing, CIA Influence in Journalism (42:35–51:50) German journalist Udo Ulfkotte has blown the whistle on how the BND and CIA recruit and bribe journalists to plant pro-American propaganda in major European newspapers. Ulfkotte admitted to publishing articles under his own name in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that were written entirely by intelligence agencies, specifically regarding Muammar Gaddafi and Libya. Keywords: udo ulfkotte, [bnd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnd.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), frankfurter allgemeine zeitung, [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/659-mirific/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Norman Lear Center, Hollywood Health and Society Propaganda (51:51–1:01:06) The Norman Lear Center at USC's Annenberg School runs the Hollywood Health and Society program, which provides free resources to TV writers to incorporate storylines about climate change and the Affordable Care Act. A clip from a television show illustrates how environmentalist memes, such as solar power and reclaimed cooking oil, are integrated into scripts to influence public opinion. Keywords: norman learner center, [usc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usc.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [modern family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modern-family.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Gates Foundation, Global Media Infiltration in India and Nigeria (1:01:07–1:03:24) The Gates Foundation is funding "Global Centers" in India and Nigeria to influence the world's largest entertainment producers outside of Hollywood. The initiative has successfully placed over 335 storylines across 91 different television shows in the past four years to promote specific social and health agendas. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gates-foundation.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), nollywood, [bollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bollywood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Gardasil Vaccine Lawsuit, Gates Foundation in India (1:03:27–1:07:21) The Indian government is reportedly pursuing legal action against the Gates Foundation following the deaths and illnesses of tribal school children during HPV vaccine trials for Gardasil and Cervarix. Reports from the Economic Times of India indicate that 16,000 children were vaccinated in 2009, leading to symptoms such as epileptic seizures and severe stomach aches. Keywords: [gardasil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gardasil.md), [hpv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hpv-vaccine.md), [glaxo smith kline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glaxo-smith-kline.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gates-foundation.md), tribal children [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/14.md) ### 15. T-Mobile Customer Service, Awesome and Mirific Language (1:07:21–1:15:34) A host recounts a frustrating experience with T-Mobile customer service where the representative was trained to start every sentence with the word "awesome." This leads to a broader critique of corporate language trends observed at the Adobe Max conference, where "amazing" and "super excited" were used excessively, prompting the hosts to suggest the archaic word "mirific" as a substitute. Keywords: [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [customer service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customer-service.md), adobe max, [awesome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/awesome.md), [amazing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazing.md), mirific [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Executive Producer Donations, Karma and Fire Survival Story (1:15:35–1:27:52) A significant donation segment features a story from a listener in Montpelier, Vermont, who credits "No Agenda Karma" for his survival and recovery after a yard waste explosion left him with second and third-degree burns. Several other executive producers are thanked, and new knights are recognized for their financial support of the program. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), montpelier, [vermont](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vermont.md), burn unit, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/16.md) ### 17. CNN Ebola and ISIS Comparison, Dr. Alexander Garza (1:27:52–1:30:24) Dr. Alexander Garza, a former medical officer for the Department of Homeland Security, appeared on CNN to characterize Ebola as the "ISIS of infectious agents." The segment argues that this analogy is a deliberate attempt to merge health crises with national security threats to justify increased government intervention. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), alexander garza, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Charlie Rose Interview, Matthew Olsen and Intelligence Prestige (1:30:24–1:33:37) Matthew Olsen, the former head of the National Counterterrorism Center, appeared on Charlie Rose to provide a scripted briefing on the state of U.S. intelligence. The hosts discuss Charlie Rose's transition to the CBS morning show, suggesting the move was a financial reward for his long-standing service to the establishment. Keywords: [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [matthew olsen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-olsen.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [counterterrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterterrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Cyber Mercenaries, Matthew Olsen's Warning of Imminent Attacks (1:33:37–1:38:37) Matthew Olsen warned of "cyber mercenaries" who could be hired by groups like Al-Qaeda to attack U.S. financial and energy sectors. The hosts interpret this repeated emphasis as a precursor to a new government initiative targeting the tech community and independent system administrators under the guise of national security. Keywords: cyber mercenaries, [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [mosul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosul.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md), [matthew olsen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-olsen.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Bowe Bergdahl Exchange, Heroin Trade in Afghanistan (1:38:38–1:41:29) The exchange of Bowe Bergdahl for five high-level Taliban prisoners in Gitmo is discussed in the context of the Afghan drug trade. The hosts suggest the release of these individuals, particularly those involved in drug operations, ensures the continued flow of heroin as international forces withdraw from Afghanistan. Keywords: [bowe bergdahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bowe-bergdahl.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [gitmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo.md), [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [doha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doha.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Khorasan Group, Aviation Targets and Intelligence Narratives (1:41:31–1:45:17) Matthew Olsen identified the Khorasan Group as the most significant immediate threat to the West due to their focus on aviation targets and sophisticated bomb-making. The hosts point out that the group's Wikipedia page was created only recently, suggesting the "Khorasan" name is a manufactured label for veteran Al-Qaeda members in Syria. Keywords: [khorasan group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khorasan-group.md), [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), [matthew olsen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-olsen.md), [aviation security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-security.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Benghazi Controversy, Matthew Olsen and Charlie Rose Debate (1:45:17–1:51:38) During his interview with Charlie Rose, Matthew Olsen struggled to explain the administration's shifting narrative on the Benghazi attack. While Olsen claimed the intelligence community immediately recognized it as a terrorist act, he failed to reconcile this with the public focus on an anti-Islam video, leading to a confusing exchange about the definition of "sophisticated" attacks. Keywords: [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [matthew olsen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matthew-olsen.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/22.md) ### 23. FBI Search for American Jihadis, Dutch Ruppersberger Interview (1:51:40–2:00:28) Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger discussed the FBI's efforts to identify an American with a "Midwestern accent" featured in an ISIS recruitment video titled "Flames of War." The hosts argue the video is a fake production and criticize the use of biometric and facial recognition claims on a masked individual. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [dutch ruppersberger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dutch-ruppersberger.md), biometric analysis, flames of war, [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/23.md) ### 24. ISIS Funding and Domestic Threats, The Dirty Dozen (2:00:28–2:09:23) A Chicago teenager was arrested at O'Hare Airport for allegedly supporting ISIS, sparking a discussion on the "Dirty Dozen" Americans fighting in Syria who hold U.S. passports. Congressman Ruppersberger claimed ISIS has a billion dollars and sophisticated social media, while warning that the Khorasan Group is developing plastic explosives that can bypass TSA screening. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [o'hare airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/o-hare-airport.md), [passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passports.md), [visas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visas.md), [khorasan group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khorasan-group.md), plastic explosives [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Australian National Security Legislation, ASIO Surveillance Powers (2:09:24–2:16:32) The Australian Parliament passed the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill, which grants the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) expansive new surveillance powers. The law allows for the targeting of "any device" and "any object," including clothing and vehicles, while imposing a 10-year prison sentence for journalists who disclose special intelligence operations. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [asio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asio.md), national security legislation, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/25.md) ### 26. UK National Crime Agency, Keith Bristow on Digital Freedom (2:16:32–2:26:00) Keith Bristow, head of the UK's new National Crime Agency (NCA), stated that British citizens must reduce their digital freedoms to remain safe from organized crime. The NCA supersedes local police forces and works closely with intelligence agencies, a move the hosts compare to the "backdoor" implementation of net neutrality rules in the United States. Keywords: national crime agency, keith bristow, [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [gchq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gchq.md), [snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snowden.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Congressional Lobbying, Family Connections in Washington (2:26:01–2:27:30) A report highlights the prevalence of immediate family members of congressional leaders, including Joe Biden and Harry Reid, working as high-paid lobbyists. Former Speaker Dennis Hastert's son, Joshua, is cited as an example of a lobbyist who gained significant access to Capitol Hill despite having little prior government experience. Keywords: [dennis hastert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-hastert.md), trent lott, [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [capitol hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-hill.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Producer Credits, Gamergate, and Knighting Ceremony (2:27:32–2:39:38) The final donation segment includes a mention of a "No Agenda" reference in a Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga song and a brief discussion on the Gamergate controversy. The show concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for Stephen Dean and CJ Cobble, followed by birthday wishes for various listeners and a final "Adios MoFo" sign-off. Keywords: [gamergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gamergate.md), [tony bennett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-bennett.md), [lady gaga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lady-gaga.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Adobe Behance Talent Search, Tom Leykis Podcast (2:39:39–2:42:40) Adobe is launching a "Talent Search" feature for its Behance community of four million artists, aimed at commercializing the process of finding creative talent. One of the hosts also mentions appearing on Tom Leykis' podcast, which resulted in a significant influx of new listeners and mailing list sign-ups. Keywords: [adobe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adobe.md), behance, [photoshop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photoshop.md), tom leykis, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [artists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artists.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Airport Boarding Pass Experiment, SpaceX Falcon 9 (2:42:40–2:47:16) A host describes an experiment at the Oakland airport where he swapped a TSA-marked boarding pass for a clean one at the gate, proving the security scribbles are largely performative. The conversation shifts to SpaceX's plans to land a Falcon 9 rocket on its legs, which the hosts dismiss as old technology similar to the 1969 lunar module. 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Keywords: [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), thomas eric duncan, [dallas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dallas.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), [electronic health records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronic-health-records.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/659-mirific/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Ebola Vaccine Development, Rick Perry and Texas A&M (2:55:25–3:00:06) CDC Director Tom Frieden noted that the experimental drug ZMapp is in short supply, shifting the focus to vaccine development. Governor Rick Perry appointed Dr. Brett Giroir to lead a Texas task force; Giroir previously oversaw a $91 million vaccine manufacturing center at Texas A&M in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline. 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