# White House Moat

> A former CIA ambassador breaks silence on North Korean diplomacy while the Senate battles over pipelines and the media legacy of a comedy icon collapses.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 671
- **Published:** 2014-11-20
- **Length:** 2h 57m
- **Topics:** Cosby allegations, CIA rivalry, [Keystone XL](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keystone-xl.md), [North Korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [Peter Kassig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-kassig.md), White House Moat, [Gold reserves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-reserves.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat

## About this episode

The media landscape shifts as networks TV Land and NBC distance themselves from Bill Cosby following a surge of sexual assault allegations. Historical analysis of Cosby’s career, including his role on the 1960s series I Spy, suggests deep-rooted cooperation with government intelligence agencies. Meanwhile, the Senate Keystone XL Pipeline vote descends into theater as Senator Barbara Boxer utilizes controversial visual aids to decry the environmental impact of the Port Arthur refinery.

Former CIA official and Ambassador to South Korea Donald Gregg provides a rare look into the agency's internal culture, confirming a long-standing rivalry with the NSA and expressing empathy for Edward Snowden. Gregg details his recent diplomatic efforts in North Korea, characterizing Kim Jong Un as a leader focused on tourism and nuclear negotiations despite the failed 2012 Leap Day Agreement. Additional reports indicate the Ukrainian Central Bank has depleted its gold reserves, while Russian sanctions on European agricultural imports devastate the Polish apple industry. In the energy sector, Halliburton announces a $34.6 billion acquisition of Baker Hughes to consolidate the oil services market.

Adam Curry recounts a six-hour summit with his Uncle Don Gregg to discuss the 'collect everything' culture of modern surveillance. The program also welcomes new knights Sir Ladyfingers and Sir Quistan of Lincolnshire into the No Agenda fold. Between critiques of the unrealistic technical jargon in the CBS drama Scorpion and the impractical proposal for a White House security moat, the hosts examine the psychology of online cynicism and the rising protests over Irish water charges.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/transcript.md.

### 1. Podcast Introduction and Weather Report Banter (0:00–1:35)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program with their signature banter, reporting from Austin, Texas (FEMA Region 6) and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts engage in a comedic role-play involving undocumented immigrants and weather machines to satirize mainstream media field reporting.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [drone star state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-star-state.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Allegations and Media Narrative (1:36–6:06)

The discussion centers on the sudden influx of sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby and the subsequent cancellation of his projects by networks like TV Land. Analysis suggests the timing is suspicious, potentially serving as a media-driven effort to dismantle Cosby's legacy of racial bridge-building during a period of heightened civil unrest.

Keywords: [bill cosby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-cosby.md), [whoopi goldberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whoopi-goldberg.md), the cosby show, [racial tension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-tension.md), [sexual assault](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-assault.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Bill Cosby's Historical Performance Fees and Intelligence Ties (6:07–7:44)

A historical look at Bill Cosby's career highlights his work on the 1960s show "I Spy," with claims that such a production likely required cooperation with government intelligence agencies. Anecdotes from Empire Entertainment founder JB Miller describe Cosby's high-earning nights in Manhattan, where he reportedly made $150,000 per 45-minute set.

Keywords: [bill cosby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-cosby.md), i spy, jb miller, empire entertainment, [intelligence agencies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intelligence-agencies.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/3.md)

### 4. TSA Pre-Check Failures and Social Media Interaction (7:44–12:52)

One of the hosts details a frustrating experience at the airport where he was denied TSA Pre-Check status despite being a registered "trusted traveler." The segment covers a subsequent Twitter exchange with a TSA media representative and explores whether the denial of service was a random occurrence or a targeted technical error.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [pre-check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pre-check.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [trusted traveler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trusted-traveler.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Don Lemon's Controversial Interview with Joan Tarshis (12:53–16:30)

The hosts criticize CNN anchor Don Lemon for his interview with Bill Cosby accuser Joan Tarshis, specifically his suggestion that she could have used physical violence to stop the assault. The discussion also touches on Janice Dickinson's involvement in the media coverage and the inconsistent public reaction to various accusers.

Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), joan tarshis, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), janice dickinson, [sexual assault](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-assault.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Global Warming Skepticism and Volcanic Cooling Claims (16:30–19:10)

Analysis of recent climate reports suggests that volcanic eruptions are cooling the stratosphere, contradicting previous computer models. The hosts highlight a failed social media campaign by White House science advisor John P. Holdren, where users used the "Ask Dr. H" hashtag to challenge his past predictions of global cooling.

Keywords: [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), john p holdren, [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), volcanic eruptions

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/6.md)

### 7. White House Climate Resilience Toolkit and Sea Level Mapping (19:11–22:31)

The White House released the Climate Resilience Toolkit following a greenhouse gas agreement between President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The hosts critique the "Climate Explorer" tool, which allows users to simulate sea-level rise, characterizing it as a fear-based propaganda tool designed to influence property values and population density.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), climate resilience toolkit, [sea level rise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level-rise.md), [noaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noaa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Keystone XL Pipeline Vote and Barbara Boxer's Visual Aids (22:32–29:18)

The Senate vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline is analyzed, focusing on Senator Barbara Boxer's use of a allegedly photoshopped image of a playground near a refinery. The hosts argue that the environmental concerns regarding the Port Arthur refinery are exaggerated and that the pipeline's impact on job creation is being misrepresented by both sides.

Keywords: [keystone xl pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keystone-xl-pipeline.md), [barbara boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [port arthur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-arthur.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Barbara Boxer's Senate Floor Speech on Pollution (29:19–34:18)

Senator Barbara Boxer's passionate opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline includes claims that the "dirtiest oil" causes cancer and asthma in children. The hosts mock her rhetorical style and her frequent vilification of the Koch brothers as the primary drivers of environmental degradation.

Keywords: [barbara boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [asthma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asthma.md), [clean air act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-air-act.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Elizabeth Warren and Native American Chanting Incident (34:19–36:59)

During a Senate session presided over by Elizabeth Warren, Native American activists began a prayer chant in the gallery. The hosts, citing an analysis by "Dame Bang-bang," argue that Warren's confused reaction and call for order prove she lacks a genuine connection to Native American culture despite her past heritage claims.

Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [dame bang-bang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dame-bang-bang.md), [native american](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-american.md), senate gallery, [prayer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prayer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Saxby Chambliss and the Leahy Amendment Debate (36:59–40:01)

Senator Saxby Chambliss argued against the Leahy Amendment, which sought to reform NSA metadata collection by requiring telecommunications companies to hold records instead of the government. Chambliss claimed that moving data to the private sector would increase the risk of privacy breaches by exposing information to thousands of telecom employees.

Keywords: [saxby chambliss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saxby-chambliss.md), [patrick leahy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-leahy.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [metadata](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metadata.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Patrick Leahy and Gwen Ifill on NSA Reform (40:01–44:53)

Senator Patrick Leahy discussed the failure of his NSA reform bill with PBS's Gwen Ifill, blaming a Republican filibuster led by Mitch McConnell. The hosts analyze the political theater surrounding the bill, suggesting that neither party is truly interested in dismantling the surveillance state before the Patriot Act expires.

Keywords: [patrick leahy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-leahy.md), [gwen ifill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gwen-ifill.md), [mitch mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Adam Curry's Visit with Uncle Don Gregg (44:54–47:54)

Adam Curry recounts a six-hour visit with his uncle, Donald Gregg, a former CIA official and Ambassador to South Korea. Gregg, who currently chairs the Pacific Century Institute, shared insights into his recent trips to North Korea and his perspective on international diplomacy.

Keywords: [don gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-gregg.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), pacific century institute

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/13.md)

### 14. CIA vs NSA Rivalry and Edward Snowden (47:54–51:42)

Donald Gregg reportedly confirmed the long-standing rivalry between the CIA and NSA, criticizing the NSA's "collect everything" culture. Gregg expressed empathy for Edward Snowden, drawing parallels to his own past experiences where breaking rules was necessary to save lives and prevent nuclear escalation.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [don gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-gregg.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/14.md)

### 15. North Korea's Tourism Ambitions and Kim Jong Un (51:42–55:43)

Donald Gregg describes North Korea's leadership as "deadly serious" about developing the country into a tourist destination. He characterizes Kim Jong Un as a leader firmly in control and notes that North Korean officials have expressed a willingness to negotiate on nuclear armaments, provided the U.S. engages in good faith.

Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [kim jong un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), pci, [tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Technical Outage and Producer Appreciation (55:44–59:29)

The show experiences a brief technical interruption due to a data center outage. Upon returning, the hosts thank their artists and producers, specifically praising John Fletcher for his high-quality audio production on the "Black Pete" and "Bill O'Reilly" jingles.

Keywords: [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), [martin jj](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-jj.md), nick durat, [john fletcher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-fletcher.md), [black pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Knighting Ceremony for Sir Ladyfingers (59:30–1:03:53)

Thomas Butterick is knighted as "Sir Ladyfingers of the Displaced Texans" following a significant donation. The segment includes a discussion about stainless steel Sharpie pens and a custom "Blitzkrieg" jingle requested for the new knight's brother and friend.

Keywords: [thomas butterick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-butterick.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [sharpie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharpie.md), [blitzkrieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blitzkrieg.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Knighting of Sir Kristan and Dame Lauren Smith (1:03:53–1:07:11)

Kristan Smith of Lincolnshire is knighted, and his 13-year-old daughter Lauren's Damehood is acknowledged. The hosts discuss Lauren's school essay on "moral self-licensing," a concept previously analyzed on the show, and play a requested jingle featuring Hillary Clinton.

Keywords: kristan smith, lincolnshire, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [moral self-licensing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-self-licensing.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Associate Executive Producer Credits and Stockholm Meetup (1:07:11–1:11:34)

The hosts recognize several Associate Executive Producers, including Mike Nikolaychuk, who works in the uranium industry. A listener in Stockholm, Sweden, announces plans for a local No Agenda meetup, prompting the hosts to reminisce about their travels to Scandinavia.

Keywords: patrick hamilton, mike nikolaychuk, uranium industry, [stockholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockholm.md), [meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetup.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/19.md)

### 20. North Korean Nuclear Negotiations and James Clapper (1:11:35–1:16:34)

The discussion returns to Donald Gregg's insights on the failed 2012 "Leap Day Agreement" with North Korea, which Gregg blames on John Kerry's diplomatic approach. The hosts argue that the U.S. military-industrial complex benefits from maintaining North Korea as a perpetual threat to justify arms sales to South Korea.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [james clapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-clapper.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), leap day agreement, [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/20.md)

### 21. CIA Anecdotes and the Kagan Family (1:16:35–1:19:49)

Donald Gregg shares humorous anecdotes about his time in the CIA, including a reference to the Iran-Contra affair during a conversation about Panama. He expresses strong personal distaste for National Security Advisor Susan Rice and the influential Kagan family, including Victoria Nuland.

Keywords: [don gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-gregg.md), [iran-contra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-contra.md), [panama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Russia-North Korea Relations and NATO Expansion (1:19:51–1:23:20)

Vladimir Putin's decision to cancel North Korean debt is seen as a strategic move to increase Russian influence in the region. Donald Gregg suggests a potential diplomatic "powwow" in Helsinki and criticizes the "reckless" expansion of NATO as a primary driver of modern tensions with Russia.

Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [helsinki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helsinki.md), pci, [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/22.md)

### 23. ISIS Beheadings and Video Trickery Claims (1:23:22–1:25:51)

The hosts and Donald Gregg discuss the rise of ISIS, with the hosts asserting that high-profile beheading videos are "video trickery" used for marketing and political leverage. Gregg suggests that the U.S. should focus on targeted drone strikes rather than broad military intervention.

Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [beheadings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheadings.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Donald Gregg's Speaking Tour and Bobby Inman (1:25:52–1:32:21)

Donald Gregg expresses interest in a speaking engagement at the University of Texas at Austin to promote his book, "Potshards." The hosts discuss his relationship with Admiral Bobby Inman and the difficulty Gregg faces in getting mainstream media coverage due to his non-interventionist views.

Keywords: [don gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-gregg.md), [bobby inman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bobby-inman.md), [university of texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-texas.md), [political science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-science.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/24.md)

### 25. CBS Show Scorpion and Technical Inaccuracies (1:32:22–1:34:59)

The hosts mock the CBS drama "Scorpion" for its unrealistic portrayal of technology. They specifically highlight a scene involving a "word macro trigger" used to delete files, calling out the show's writers for using nonsensical technical jargon to impress a non-technical audience.

Keywords: [scorpion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scorpion.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), word macro, [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on Climate Change (1:35:00–1:40:40)

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is criticized for his alarmist rhetoric regarding sea-level rise in Rhode Island, citing the Hurricane of 1938 as a warning. The hosts suggest his passion for climate legislation may be linked to personal investments, noting that many members of Congress hold significant stock in companies like Apple.

Keywords: [sheldon whitehouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-whitehouse.md), [rhode island](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhode-island.md), hurricane of 1938, [sea level](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level.md), apple inc

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Senator Ed Markey and Pipeline Logistics (1:40:41–1:45:38)

Senator Ed Markey's opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline is framed as a concern over Canadian and Chinese interests using the U.S. as a "straw" for oil exports. The hosts also explain the technical process of using a "pig" to separate different batches of oil within a pipeline.

Keywords: [ed markey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-markey.md), [tar sands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tar-sands.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), pipeline pig, [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Boston Marathon Movie and White House Moat Proposal (1:45:39–1:49:30)

The segment covers the announcement of a movie about the Boston Marathon bombing and a Congressional hearing where Representative Steve Cohen suggested building a six-foot moat around the White House for security. The hosts ridicule the moat idea as impractical and a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Keywords: [boston marathon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-marathon.md), [steve cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-cohen.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), moat

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Arming School Administrators and Media Bias (1:49:31–1:52:34)

A PBS NewsHour report on arming school administrators in Washington state is analyzed. The hosts argue that the media's portrayal of firearms is intentionally scary and designed to alienate women from the Republican Party by focusing on the tragedy of Sandy Hook.

Keywords: [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [gwen ifill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gwen-ifill.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [school safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-safety.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/29.md)

### 30. CNBC Report on Marijuana as a Gateway Drug (1:52:35–1:54:54)

The hosts react to a CNBC segment featuring Governor Jerry Brown and a debate over the marijuana industry. They mock the "gateway drug" argument, jokingly claiming that marijuana is actually a gateway to becoming a podcaster.

Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [jerry brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-brown.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [gateway drug](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gateway-drug.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Small Donation Acknowledgments and Chinese iPhone Clones (1:54:56–2:04:26)

The hosts read through a list of donations under $100, including a unique contribution involving a Chinese iPhone 6 clone that runs Android. John Dvorak discusses his plans to write about these counterfeit devices for PC Magazine, noting their popularity in China due to their low cost.

Keywords: [iphone 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-6.md), [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Anniversary Wishes and Knighting Ceremony (2:04:27–2:07:38)

The hosts celebrate the wedding anniversary of listeners Lonnie and Casey and perform a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Quistan of Lincolnshire and Sir Ladyfingers. They reiterate the "value for value" model of the show, thanking the audience for their continued financial support.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), sir quistan, sir ladyfingers, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anniversary.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Peter Kassig and Sarah International Investigation (2:07:39–2:11:35)

An investigation into the background of Peter Kassig (Abdul Rahman Kassig), who was reportedly beheaded by ISIS, reveals his aid organization, Sarah International, has suspicious ties. The hosts point out that the organization's website was registered much later than claimed and uses the same privacy service as government-linked entities.

Keywords: [peter kassig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-kassig.md), abdul rahman kassig, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), sarah international, [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Conscience International and State Department Funding (2:11:35–2:16:37)

The hosts link Kassig's organization to Conscience International, a humanitarian group funded by USAID and the State Department. They argue that the repeal of the Smith-Mundt Act allows the U.S. government to legally use such organizations to spread propaganda to the American public.

Keywords: conscience international, [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [smith-mundt act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smith-mundt-act.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), james e jennings

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Peter Kassig's Military Background in JSOC (2:16:40–2:23:11)

Research into Peter Kassig's military service shows he was a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment under the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). The hosts suggest that his background as a "killing machine" under General Stanley McChrystal makes the official narrative of him as a simple aid worker highly questionable.

Keywords: [jsoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jsoc.md), 75th ranger regiment, [stanley mcchrystal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanley-mcchrystal.md), [michael hastings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-hastings.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Wesley Clark and the Seven Countries Plan (2:23:12–2:27:27)

A 2007 clip of General Wesley Clark is revisited, where he describes a Pentagon memo from 2001 detailing plans to "take out" seven countries in five years. Clark attributes this policy coup to neoconservatives like Paul Wolfowitz and Dick Cheney, who aimed to destabilize the Middle East before Russia or China could regain power.

Keywords: [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [paul wolfowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-wolfowitz.md), desert storm, [project for a new american century](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-for-a-new-american-century.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Iranian Gas Exports and Halliburton Merger (2:27:28–2:31:36)

The U.S. is reportedly cozying up to Iran to facilitate natural gas exports to the EU via Azerbaijan, bypassing Russian pipelines. In the energy sector, Halliburton's $34.6 billion acquisition of Baker Hughes is noted as a major consolidation move within the oil services industry.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [azerbaijan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azerbaijan.md), [halliburton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/halliburton.md), baker hughes, [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Ukrainian Gold Reserves and Central Bank Claims (2:31:37–2:33:00)

The hosts discuss reports that the Ukrainian Central Bank has no gold left in its vaults. While some sources suggest the gold was moved to the United States, the hosts remain skeptical of the specific claims but acknowledge the broader economic instability in the region.

Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [central bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-bank.md), [gold reserves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-reserves.md), [zero hedge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-hedge.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Polish Apple Industry and Russian Sanctions (2:33:01–2:38:06)

The Russian ban on European agricultural imports has devastated the Polish apple industry, which previously exported over 600,000 tons to Russia annually. The hosts argue that these sanctions, driven by the U.S. and EU, are causing significant economic pain to European farmers while the U.S. remains relatively insulated.

Keywords: [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), apples, [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Ferguson Riots Schedule and Uber Hit Job (2:38:07–2:41:34)

Media producers reportedly expect riots in Ferguson to break out on a specific Sunday schedule. Meanwhile, the hosts analyze the recent negative press surrounding Uber as a coordinated "hit job" potentially orchestrated by competitors like Lyft to mobilize public sentiment against the company.

Keywords: [ferguson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ferguson.md), [riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riots.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md), sarah lacey

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Google's SPDY Protocol and the Open Web Alliance (2:41:35–2:45:54)

The hosts warn about the "Open Web Alliance" and Google's SPDY protocol, which would route all web traffic through Google's proxy servers. They argue this is a move to centralize control of the internet under the guise of faster performance and mandatory encryption.

Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), spdy, open web alliance, [chrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrome.md), proxy server

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Padre SJ on the Psychology of Online Meanness (2:45:55–2:48:41)

A segment from "Padre's Corner" on the TWiT network discusses a Harvard study suggesting that negative or cynical statements are perceived as more intelligent by the public. The hosts find it ironic that the priest used a negative report to criticize online negativity, placing them on a list with Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart.

Keywords: padre sj, [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [cynicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cynicism.md), [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Irish Water Charges and Austin Utility Bills (2:48:42–2:51:15)

The introduction of water charges in Ireland has sparked widespread protests. One of the hosts compares this to his own utility bill in Austin, Texas, noting the oddity of being charged more for sewage than for the actual water consumed.

Keywords: [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), water charges, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [sewage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sewage.md), public utilities

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/43.md)

### 44. NRC Nominee Dispute and Show Sign-off (2:51:16–2:57:51)

The show concludes with a clip of Senator Barbara Boxer arguing with Republicans over a Nuclear Regulatory Commission nominee. Adam Curry announces he will be broadcasting from Amsterdam on Sunday, and the hosts sign off with a montage of quotes about ISIS and the "unknown unknowns."

Keywords: [barbara boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), [nrc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nrc.md), stephen burns, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [donald rumsfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-rumsfeld.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/44.md)

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