# Peak Oil II > Mainstream media blunders collide with global financial collapse as CNN mistakes satire for terrorism and Greece teeters on the edge of a total banking shutdown. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 734 - **Published:** 2015-06-28 - **Length:** 2h 45m - **Topics:** CNN ISIS Fail, Greek Debt, Obama Eulogy, NSA Spying, FIFA Corruption, Waco Shooting, [Peak Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peak-oil.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii ## About this episode CNN International correspondent Lucy Pawle sparked widespread mockery after misidentifying a satirical London Pride banner featuring dildos as an ISIS flag. The network’s failure to recognize the visual gag highlights a significant decline in mainstream journalistic standards as the media grapples with the fallout of the Supreme Court’s marriage ruling. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama’s eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney in Charleston is scrutinized for its political framing of 'grace' and racial bias, punctuated by a production flub where the band missed their cues during a live performance of Amazing Grace. Global tensions escalate as coordinated terrorist attacks strike Tunisia, France, and Kuwait during Ramadan. In Greece, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a financial shutdown and bank runs after the Eurogroup refused to extend the national bailout, prompting speculation that Russia may intervene to secure the Turkish Stream pipeline. Domestically, the Department of Justice fast-tracked $29 million for Charleston victims while the City of Waco continues to block surveillance footage from the Twin Peaks biker shooting. Additionally, WikiLeaks reveals NSA spying on French officials, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Eagle 2 program faces scrutiny over its $22 billion budget and use of front organizations. Technical overreach takes center stage as Google Chrome is caught automatically installing audio-capture code for OK Google commands. The segment features a satirical divine intervention sketch where a voice impersonating God addresses modern political rulings. The broadcast concludes with the bizarre arrest of a San Francisco probation officer at Disneyland and a listener-driven War of 1812 donation battle between American and Canadian producers. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/transcript.md. ### 1. Obama Eulogy and Supreme Court Decision Reactions (0:00–2:08) The discussion opens with observations of celebrations in London and the United States following a major Supreme Court decision. A viral video from London featuring an individual in an Obama mask is mentioned. The hosts critique a recent eulogy delivered by President Barack Obama, questioning which "version" of the president appeared to perform the speech. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [eulogy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eulogy.md), [marriage equality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriage-equality.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/1.md) ### 2. CNN Misidentifies Dildo Flag as ISIS Banner (2:08–8:02) CNN International correspondent Lucy Pawle reported seeing an ISIS flag at a London Gay Pride parade, which was actually a satirical banner featuring silhouettes of dildos and butt plugs. The hosts mock the network's failure to recognize the visual gag, noting that the reporter even contacted the police and event organizers about the "unnerving sight." The segment highlights the decline in mainstream journalistic standards. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), london pride, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), lucy pawle, [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Ashley Banfield and Religious Freedom Restoration Acts (8:03–9:34) CNN anchor Ashley Banfield discusses the ongoing legal challenges following the Supreme Court's marriage ruling, specifically focusing on state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Acts. The hosts comment on the "stern librarian" persona of the anchor and the chaotic nature of live on-the-spot news stand-ups. Keywords: [ashley banfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashley-banfield.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [scotus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotus.md), [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md), legal challenges [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/3.md) ### 4. ISIS Execution Methods and Media Response (9:35–11:13) A report describes ISIS allegedly celebrating by throwing gay men off buildings, leading to a discussion on the group's specific and brutal execution methods. The hosts question the distinction between various forms of capital punishment used by the group. The conversation transitions into how mainstream media outlets have cherry-picked religious responses to social changes. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [executions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executions.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Franklin Graham and the Definition of Marriage (11:15–13:19) Evangelist Franklin Graham expresses disappointment in the government for endorsing what he defines as sin, arguing that the court has no right to redefine marriage. The discussion explores the discrepancy between religious marriage and civil unions, which function as legal contracts for benefits like health insurance and bereavement. Keywords: [franklin graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/franklin-graham.md), [billy graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/billy-graham.md), [marriage licenses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriage-licenses.md), [civil unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-unions.md), religious doctrine [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Catholic Church Resistance and the Hosanna-Tabor Case (13:20–18:50) Catholic Deacon and constitutional lawyer Keith Fournier warns that the state may attempt to invade the church to compel clergy to preside over same-sex ceremonies. The segment references the Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School Supreme Court case regarding ministerial exceptions in employment law. The hosts debate whether the church will truly face state compulsion or if the fears are exaggerated. Keywords: [catholic church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholic-church.md), hosanna-tabor, [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md), [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), keith fournier [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Mike Huckabee, Orval Faubus, and Civil Rights Comparisons (18:51–20:42) Pundit Ron Fournier compares Mike Huckabee's refusal to heed the Supreme Court ruling to former Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus's opposition to desegregation. Additionally, Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King Jr., is featured expressing her belief that divine authority remains higher than the Supreme Court. Keywords: [mike huckabee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-huckabee.md), orval faubus, ron fournier, alveda king, [civil rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Satirical Divine Guidance Call-In Segment (20:42–26:07) The hosts engage in a satirical sketch featuring a voice impersonating God answering questions about marriage and social issues. The bit includes technical audio effects and mocks the idea of waiting for a direct sign from heaven regarding political rulings. Keywords: [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), religious humor, [larry king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md), divine intervention, [comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/8.md) ### 9. White House Rainbow Lighting and Divorce Rate Theories (26:09–32:18) The White House was illuminated in rainbow colors following the SCOTUS decision, leading to theories about the speed of the administration's response. The hosts discuss potential geopolitical and social implications, including cynical theories about population control and the statistical likelihood of divorce within the LGBT community compared to the general population. Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), divorce rates, [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/9.md) ### 10. FIFA Corruption and Ben Affleck's CIA Connections (32:19–37:41) A discussion on the FIFA corruption scandal leads to rumors of a movie production by Ben Affleck. The hosts analyze Affleck's film "Argo" and its ties to the CIA, suggesting that Hollywood productions often serve as intelligence agency operations. They posit that the crackdown on FIFA might be a strategic move to increase the popularity of soccer in the United States. Keywords: [fifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifa.md), [ben affleck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-affleck.md), [argo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argo.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), real sports [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Qatar World Cup Labor Abuses and Terrorism Funding (37:42–43:31) HBO's "Real Sports with Brian Gumbel" aired a "hit piece" investigating the use of slave labor in Qatar to build infrastructure for the World Cup. The report details how migrant workers from Nepal and India live in squalid conditions while the Qatari government suppresses journalists. The segment also links Qatari sports officials to the funding of Al-Qaeda. Keywords: [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [world cup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-cup.md), [slave labor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slave-labor.md), brian gumbel, [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Confrontation with Qatari Sports Officials (43:31–48:20) A journalist confronts Khalid Al-Sulateen, chief of the Aspire Sports Academy, regarding the treatment of foreign workers in labor camps. Despite Al-Sulateen's claims of a "comfortable and healthy environment," the reporter cites firsthand observations of overcrowding and lack of sanitation. The hosts speculate that the reporter may have had special immunity to avoid the arrests faced by other news crews. Keywords: khalid al-sulateen, [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), aspire academy, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), labor camps [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Corporate Sponsors and the Qatar Shakedown (48:20–52:45) The discussion focuses on the role of major FIFA sponsors like Coca-Cola and McDonald's in enabling Qatari labor abuses. The hosts characterize the HBO report as a high-level "hit job" likely supported by U.S. intelligence to force a regime change or relocation of the games. Keywords: [coca-cola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coca-cola.md), [mcdonalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonalds.md), [adidas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adidas.md), [fifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifa.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsorship.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Save the Children and Planned Parenthood Street Solicitation (52:46–58:59) A host recounts a jarring encounter with street solicitors wearing shirts representing both Save the Children and Planned Parenthood. The segment explores the perceived contradiction between the two organizations and investigates the massive financial war chest of Save the Children, noting its ties to the Gates Foundation and Open Society Institute. Keywords: [save the children](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-the-children.md), [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [margaret sanger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-sanger.md), [eugenics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugenics.md), street marketing [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Waco Biker Shooting and Suppressed Surveillance Video (59:02–1:01:52) The City of Waco is reportedly attempting to block the release of surveillance video from the Twin Peaks restaurant shooting involving biker gangs. Attorneys for the arrested bikers claim the video will prove that most fatalities were caused by police fire rather than the bikers themselves. Keywords: [waco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waco.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [twin peaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twin-peaks.md), biker gang, [police shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-shooting.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Executive Producer Credits and Knighting Ceremony (1:01:52–1:07:48) The hosts acknowledge high-tier donors and executive producers, including a discussion on Venezuela's relations with the U.S. and a "drunk donation" from a listener. A formal knighting ceremony is conducted for IntelliArmor LLC, naming them the "Knight of Extreme Screen Protection." Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), intelliarmor, [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Canada's Bill C-51 and Domestic Spying (1:07:50–1:13:24) A listener from Saskatchewan provides an update on Canada's Bill C-51, which is described as a "Patriot Act" for the North. The law expands the powers of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) to monitor citizens and potentially brand economic protesters as terrorists. The hosts discuss Canada's role in the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance. Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), bill c-51, [csis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csis.md), [stephen harper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-harper.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [five eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/five-eyes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Charleston Shooting Victim Compensation and Federal Fines (1:13:25–1:18:48) The Department of Justice has fast-tracked $29 million in compensation for the families of the Charleston church shooting victims. The funds come from the Office for Victims of Crime, which is funded by federal fines and confiscated assets rather than direct taxpayer money. The hosts question the speed of the payment and the circumstantial nature of the evidence against Dylan Storm Roof. Keywords: [charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [south carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-carolina.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), dylan roof, victim compensation [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/18.md) ### 19. State Senator Clementa Pinckney on the Confederate Flag (1:18:48–1:22:31) An archival speech by the late State Senator Clementa Pinckney reveals a nuanced view of the Confederate flag and the Civil War. Pinckney acknowledged the sacrifice of both Union and Confederate soldiers, including black Confederates buried in the Emanuel Cemetery, contradicting the modern narrative that the flag is solely a symbol of hate. Keywords: clementa pinckney, [confederate flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confederate-flag.md), [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/history.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Obama's Charleston Eulogy and "Grace" Narrative (1:22:32–1:28:44) President Obama's eulogy for Reverend Pinckney is analyzed for its focus on racial bias and the concept of "grace." The hosts criticize the speech as divisive and suggest it functioned more as a political lecture than a traditional eulogy. They specifically highlight the president's claims regarding the killer's intentions and the "original sin" of the nation. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [amazing grace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazing-grace.md), dylan roof, [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Production Flub During Obama's "Amazing Grace" Performance (1:28:50–1:35:30) The hosts deconstruct a production error during President Obama's singing of "Amazing Grace," where the band and organist missed their cues. The segment includes a humorous discussion on the potential use of auto-tune in live political events and the "other Obama" theory regarding the president's public performances. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [amazing grace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazing-grace.md), production error, auto-tune, gospel music [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Trump Tower Fire and Ross Perot Comparisons (1:35:31–1:36:55) A fire on the 21st floor of Trump Tower in Manhattan is discussed as a potential "shot across the bow" against Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The hosts compare the situation to Ross Perot's sudden exit from the 1992 race following alleged threats against his family. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [trump tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-tower.md), [manhattan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhattan.md), [ross perot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ross-perot.md), third-party candidates [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Coordinated Terror Attacks in Tunisia, France, and Kuwait (1:36:57–1:44:10) The hosts discuss a series of coordinated terrorist attacks occurring during Ramadan, including a beach shooting in Tunisia and a decapitation at a factory in France. Majid Nawaz of the Quilliam Foundation is featured explaining the ISIS strategy of hitting "soft targets" to mark the anniversary of their caliphate. The segment also notes the shift in media terminology from "beheading" to "decapitation." Keywords: [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [kuwait](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kuwait.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [ramadan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ramadan.md), [quilliam foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quilliam-foundation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/23.md) ### 24. NSA Spying on France and Russian Influence (1:44:12–1:46:42) New leaks on WikiLeaks suggest the NSA has been spying on French officials, an operation the hosts attribute to Russian intelligence rather than Edward Snowden. The leak has strained U.S.-French relations, leading to discussions in France about granting asylum to Snowden and Julian Assange. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snowden.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Pentagon IT Consolidation and the Einstein Program (1:46:43–1:50:46) The Pentagon is moving toward a single service provider for its IT needs to cut redundancies, a move the hosts view as a major security risk. They also discuss the "Einstein 3" intrusion detection system, which monitors government traffic on private sector sites like AT&T, and criticize the program's effectiveness. Keywords: [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [it infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/it-infrastructure.md), [einstein 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/einstein-3.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chertoff.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/25.md) ### 26. DHS Eagle 2 Program and Small Business Scams (1:50:46–1:54:16) The Department of Homeland Security's "Eagle 2" program, an enterprise acquisition gateway for IT services, is scrutinized for its $22 billion budget. The hosts suggest that many "small businesses" receiving these task orders are front organizations for larger interests, describing the system as a massive government scam. Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), eagle 2, [government contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-contracts.md), [chertoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chertoff.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Greek Debt Crisis and Bank Run Anxiety (1:54:17–2:01:06) Greece faces a financial shutdown as the Eurogroup refuses to extend its bailout following Prime Minister Tsipras's call for a referendum. Reports of long lines at ATMs and banks running out of cash dominate the news. The hosts speculate that Russia may step in to bail out Greece to secure the "Turkish Stream" pipeline route into Europe. Keywords: [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), eurogroup, [yanis varoufakis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yanis-varoufakis.md), [atms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atms.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Currency Speculation and the Return of the Drachma (2:01:07–2:03:25) Financial experts debate the impact of Greece potentially returning to the drachma, with Larry Summers warning of currency hoarding. A host shares a tip from an ex-banker predicting the Euro will spike to 1.18 despite the current instability. Keywords: [drachma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drachma.md), [larry summers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-summers.md), [forex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/forex.md), [euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), [investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Listener Donations and the "Polluted" Brown Egg Story (2:03:26–2:07:57) The hosts read letters from donors, including a request for travel karma for a trip to Tokyo. A humorous anecdote is shared about a mother's belief that brown eggs were "polluted" rather than simply coming from a different breed of chicken. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [tokyo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo.md), brown eggs, childhood anecdotes, [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/29.md) ### 30. The War of 1812 Virtual Donation Battle (2:07:57–2:13:41) In a fundraising effort, the hosts pit Canadian listeners against American listeners in a "War of 1812" donation battle. Canadians are encouraged to donate $71.15 for Canada Day, while Americans donate $74.15 for the 4th of July. The segment tracks the "tote board" as Canadian donors take an early lead. Keywords: [canada day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada-day.md), [fourth of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [war of 1812](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-of-1812.md), [fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), [competition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/competition.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Producer Credits and the "She and Hitler" Note (2:13:42–2:19:35) The hosts conclude the donor segment by encouraging producers to list their credits on LinkedIn. They read a confusing note from a long-time listener about his 61-year marriage and his wife's mistaken belief regarding the birth year of Adolf Hitler. Keywords: [producer credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-credits.md), [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitler.md), [marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriage.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/734-peak-oil-ii/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Peak Oil Data and Climate Change Skepticism (2:19:36–2:25:24) The International Energy Statistics data suggests a nearing peak in oil production, though the hosts remain skeptical of the "peak oil" narrative. They also share an insider email from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) regarding the political nature of climate research and promote a library of peer-reviewed papers that support skeptic arguments against man-made global warming. 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