# Losers to Lions

> Political theater reaches a boiling point as presidential hopefuls clash over military service records while federal agencies face scrutiny for controversial sting operations and international arms deals.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 740
- **Published:** 2015-07-19
- **Length:** 2h 45m
- **Topics:** Trump vs McCain, [Planned Parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [FEMA camps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-camps.md), [Iran Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-deal.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Caitlyn Jenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caitlyn-jenner.md), [Net Neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions

## About this episode

Donald Trump ignited a media firestorm by questioning the war hero status of Senator John McCain, claiming he prefers soldiers who were not captured. This public rift follows McCain labeling Trump supporters as crazies, prompting the real estate mogul to defend his history of bipartisan political donations as a standard business necessity. Meanwhile, undercover footage allegedly showing Planned Parenthood officials negotiating the sale of fetal organs has prompted Senator Ted Cruz to demand a federal investigation into the legality of tissue procurement.

General Wesley Clark suggested that self-radicalized individuals should be treated as prisoners of war in camps, while the FBI arrested Alexander Ciccolo in a sting operation that critics label a six-week budget cycle entrapment. In the wake of the Chattanooga shooting involving Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez, discrepancies regarding the shooter's alcohol use and potential SSRI medication have surfaced. President Obama designated Tunisia as a major non-NATO ally to bypass arms export caps, and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz finalized the Iran nuclear deal in a Viennese wine cellar. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders used the Netroots Nation stage to attack corporate media consolidation, while Caitlyn Jenner’s ESPY award is revealed as a pre-negotiated PR arrangement between Disney and Diane Sawyer.

Adam Curry prepares for his induction into the Podcasting Hall of Fame on July 31st while reflecting on the medium's invention. Sir Will Kessler K5ITM joins the No Agenda knighthood following a generous contribution to the value-for-value model. Jerry Seinfeld provided a lighter moment at the White House, deconstructing Paul McCartney’s lyrics during the Gershwin Award ceremony.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/transcript.md.

### 1. Podcasting Hall of Fame, Adam Curry Induction Speech (0:00–4:42)

Adam Curry announces his upcoming induction into the Podcasting Hall of Fame on July 31st. The discussion covers potential acceptance speech ideas, including a minimalist "thank you for award" suggestion from John C. Dvorak. Curry reflects on being left out of recent "10 years of podcasting" articles despite his role in inventing the medium.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), podcasting hall of fame, [acceptance speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acceptance-speech.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), swag

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/1.md)

### 2. NPR Serial Podcast, Inverted Broadcast Network Model (4:42–8:48)

The success of the NPR Serial podcast is analyzed through the lens of the "Kodak phenomenon," where established institutions fail to adapt to new technology. The traditional centralized broadcast model is being inverted as affiliates and listeners become active producers. NPR's inability to monetize the podcasting phenomenon is attributed to their rigid adherence to professional broadcast standards and refusal to accept user-generated content.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [serial podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serial-podcast.md), kodak phenomenon, broadcast network, podcasting monetization

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Executive Producer Paul Oppenhoffen, Amsterdam Donation (8:49–13:08)

Paul Oppenhoffen from Amsterdam is named the sole Executive Producer for episode 740 following a $200 donation. Technical issues regarding microphone axis and hardware setups are discussed, with a mention of the CAD 3000 microphone. The segment includes a tribute to the episode 739 artwork featuring Bernie Sanders.

Keywords: paul oppenhoffen, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), cad 3000

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Relationship Karma, Ancilla Tilia Breakup Note (13:09–17:27)

A detailed note from donor Paul Oppenhoffen describes his breakup with Ancilla Tilia, who recently moved to Berlin. The message reflects on their volatile but loving relationship and her influence on his personal growth. The segment concludes with a "relationship karma" wish and the playing of the "Obama 18" jingle.

Keywords: ancilla tilia, [berlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin.md), [relationship karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/relationship-karma.md), obama 18 jingle, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Gmail Spam Filtering, Newsletter Open Rates (17:27–23:12)

Low open rates for the No Agenda newsletter suggest that Gmail and Hotmail have implemented more aggressive spam filtering. Speculation arises that Google changed its algorithms, affecting mailing lists and independent servers. The hosts contrast the filtering of their newsletter with the abundance of commercial spam from retailers like Neiman Marcus and Motley Fool that successfully reaches the primary inbox.

Keywords: [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [mailchimp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mailchimp.md), [spam filters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spam-filters.md), [hotmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hotmail.md), [seo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seo.md), [email marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-marketing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/5.md)

### 6. No Agenda CD, Las Vegas Defcon 23 Meetup (23:12–25:03)

Ramsey Cain organizes a No Agenda meetup in Las Vegas during Defcon 23 on Saturday, August 8th. The event will take place at the Encore Lobby Bar and Cafe starting at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP via email or Twitter to coordinate shirt sizes for merchandise.

Keywords: [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), defcon 23, encore resort, [ramsey cain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ramsey-cain.md), [no agenda cd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-cd.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Planned Parenthood, Fetal Tissue Organ Harvesting Controversy (25:05–32:33)

Undercover videos allegedly showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of fetal organs spark a national controversy. Senator Ted Cruz calls for a Department of Justice investigation into potential violations of federal laws regarding the sale of body parts and the alteration of abortion procedures for tissue procurement. The discussion highlights the specific gestation period of 20 weeks as being optimal for harvesting usable organs like lungs and livers.

Keywords: [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [fetal tissue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fetal-tissue.md), [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), partial birth abortion, [organ harvesting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organ-harvesting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/7.md)

### 8. FBI Six-Week Cycle, Alexander Ciccolo Arrest (32:34–34:58)

The arrest of 23-year-old Alexander Ciccolo in Massachusetts is presented as an example of the "six-week cycle" where the FBI allegedly targets mentally ill individuals to justify budget renewals. Ciccolo was charged with illegal gun possession after being sting-operated by an FBI witness. The hosts argue these cases often involve entrapment of "patsies" rather than genuine counter-terrorism.

Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), alexander ciccolo, [entrapment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrapment.md), [islamic state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-state.md), [massachusetts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/massachusetts.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Chattanooga Shooting, SSRI Drugs and Mental Health (34:59–38:02)

The shooting in Chattanooga involving a "smart kid" turned maniac leads to a discussion on the role of psychiatric drugs in mass violence. The hosts criticize the media for ignoring the potential link between SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and suggestible or violent behavior. Reports indicate the shooter may have stopped taking his medication prior to the event.

Keywords: [chattanooga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chattanooga.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [mass shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-shooting.md), [mental illness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-illness.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Social Media Counter-Terrorism, Twitter Firehose Access (38:03–42:53)

Media reports claiming that ISIS is outmaneuvering the U.S. on social media are dismissed as "bullcrap" intended to secure more government control over technology companies. The hosts argue that the NSA and intelligence agencies already have access to the Twitter "firehose" and unencrypted direct messages. They suggest the narrative of "uncooperative" tech companies is a manufactured excuse for intelligence failures.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), firehose, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [counter-terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counter-terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez, Islamic Martyrdom Discrepancies (42:55–46:12)

Discrepancies in the background of Chattanooga shooter Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez are examined, specifically his prior arrest for drunk driving. The hosts argue that a fundamentalist Muslim seeking martyrdom would not be a consumer of alcohol, casting doubt on the "ISIS-inspired" narrative. They also critique Andrea Mitchell's interview style regarding gun culture in Tennessee.

Keywords: muhammad youssef abdulazeez, [chattanooga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chattanooga.md), [drunk driving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drunk-driving.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md), [martyrdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martyrdom.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/11.md)

### 12. ISIS Beheading Format, CIA and Fed Theory (46:12–49:43)

A reported message from ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi instructs affiliates to stop showing full beheadings in videos, limiting footage to the throat-slitting and the final severed head. The hosts suggest this "format" aligns with previous claims that the videos are highly produced or manipulated by groups like the Site Intelligence Group. Max Keiser's theory that ISIS is run by the CIA is briefly mentioned.

Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [beheadings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beheadings.md), [rita katz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rita-katz.md), [site intelligence group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md), [max keiser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-keiser.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Wesley Clark, FEMA Camps for Lone Wolves (49:43–56:16)

General Wesley Clark suggests that "self-radicalized" individuals who support terrorist ideologies should be treated as prisoners of war and placed in camps, similar to policies during World War II. The hosts interpret this as a confirmation of the "FEMA camp" theory. Clark's comments on alienation, job loss, and the education system's role in radicalization are critiqued as overly simplistic.

Keywords: [wesley clark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-clark.md), [fema camps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-camps.md), [lone wolves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lone-wolves.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Tunisia Non-NATO Ally, Arms Export Control Act (56:17–1:00:27)

President Obama designates Tunisia as a major non-NATO ally following a terrorist attack on a beach. This designation bypasses the $60 million cap on arms sales, allowing for increased military exports to the country. The hosts argue that such designations are primarily driven by the need to sell defense equipment and maintain the 2% GDP spending requirement for allies.

Keywords: [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [arms export control act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-export-control-act.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [defense spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-spending.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Military Base Gun-Free Zones, Clinton Era Regulations (1:00:27–1:02:23)

The policy forbidding military personnel from carrying personal firearms on bases and in recruiting offices is traced back to Clinton-era army regulations. The hosts question the logic of training soldiers to use weapons but then prohibiting them from carrying them for self-defense in known target areas.

Keywords: gun-free zones, [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [military bases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-bases.md), recruiting offices, [firearms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firearms.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/15.md)

### 16. John McCain, Defense Acquisition Oversight Removal (1:02:25–1:05:13)

Senator John McCain sponsors a bill (S. 1735) that shifts decision-making authority for major military acquisitions directly to service executives, potentially removing layers of oversight. The discussion touches on the Pentagon's inability to be audited and references the "missing" $2.3 trillion announced by Donald Rumsfeld on September 10, 2001.

Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), [pentagon audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-audit.md), defense acquisition, [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), [building 7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/building-7.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Donald Trump vs. John McCain, War Hero Status (1:05:14–1:09:39)

Donald Trump sparks a media firestorm by questioning John McCain's status as a war hero, stating he prefers "people who weren't captured." The conflict began after McCain referred to Trump's supporters as "crazies." Trump also defends his history of donating to both Democrats and Republicans as a standard business practice to ensure political access.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), prisoner of war, [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Bernie Sanders, Millennial Support and Anarchism (1:09:41–1:12:39)

An email from a millennial listener explains the generation's shift toward Bernie Sanders due to a deep distrust of Hillary Clinton and the political establishment. The listener expresses a desire for radical economic shifts, including heavy taxation on billionaires. The hosts discuss how millennials have been conditioned to be cynical of traditional institutions like the police.

Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), [wealth tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Bernie Sanders, Corporate Media Critique (1:12:40–1:15:35)

Bernie Sanders addresses a crowd at Netroots Nation, criticizing the consolidation of media by multinational corporations and the dominance of right-wing talk radio. He praises independent bloggers and internet analysts for providing a vision that corporate media ignores. The hosts note that Sanders' critique of media analysis aligns with their own mission.

Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [corporate media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-media.md), [talk radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/talk-radio.md), [netroots nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netroots-nation.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Elizabeth Warren, Netroots Nation 2015 Speech (1:15:36–1:22:51)

Elizabeth Warren delivers a high-energy speech at Netroots Nation, framing the U.S. as a fundamentally progressive nation. She lists recent "wins" such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's actions, the legalization of gay marriage, and the removal of the Confederate flag. The hosts criticize her delivery as "insufferable" and "phony," comparing her enthusiasm to the Howard Dean scream.

Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [netroots nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netroots-nation.md), [progressive politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/progressive-politics.md), [gay marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-marriage.md), [confederate flag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confederate-flag.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Elizabeth Warren, Sarah Palin and Donald Trump (1:22:52–1:25:58)

Elizabeth Warren mocks Sarah Palin's analysis of her policies and labels Donald Trump a "clown" and a "racist." She asserts that the American people understand that "Black Lives Matter." The hosts point out the lack of racial diversity on the Netroots Nation board of directors despite Warren's rhetoric on inclusion.

Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [netroots nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netroots-nation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Elizabeth Warren, Campaign Donors and Antitrust Firms (1:25:58–1:28:16)

An analysis of Elizabeth Warren's top donors via OpenSecrets.org reveals significant contributions from major universities like Harvard and MIT, as well as prominent antitrust law firms such as Brown Rudnick and Ropes & Gray. The hosts highlight the irony of a "Wall Street reformer" taking money from firms that defend big banks in antitrust cases.

Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), opensecrets, [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), antitrust law, [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/22.md)

### 23. George Carlin, The American Dream and Owners (1:28:17–1:32:19)

A classic George Carlin routine is played, detailing how "the owners" of the country control the government, media, and education system to keep the population obedient and incapable of critical thinking. Carlin argues that the "American Dream" is a myth used to pacify a population that has been economically abandoned. The hosts suggest this is the same message Sanders and Warren are attempting to co-opt.

Keywords: [george carlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-carlin.md), the american dream, [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), corporate control, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Rachel Dolezal, Elizabeth Warren Transracial Theory (1:32:19–1:35:43)

A listener theory suggests the Rachel Dolezal "white woman identifying as black" story was publicized to normalize the concept of being "transracial" ahead of an Elizabeth Warren presidential run. This would potentially shield Warren from criticism regarding her past claims of Native American heritage. Speculation follows regarding a potential Warren-Sanders or Warren-Castro brothers ticket.

Keywords: [rachel dolezal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-dolezal.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), transracial, [pocahontas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pocahontas.md), [native american](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-american.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Barack Obama, Amazing Grace and Valerie Jarrett (1:35:43–1:40:00)

Valerie Jarrett confirms at the Aspen Institute that President Obama's singing of "Amazing Grace" at the AME church was pre-planned, despite media portrayals of it being a spontaneous moment. Jarrett describes the internal discussions in the helicopter and the "miscue" with the band. The hosts use this to illustrate the manufactured nature of the President's public performances.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [valerie jarrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-jarrett.md), [amazing grace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazing-grace.md), ame church, [aspen institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspen-institute.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Caitlyn Jenner, ESPY Awards and Disney PR (1:40:00–1:42:48)

Reports from Radar Online suggest that Caitlyn Jenner's Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs was a negotiated PR deal between Jenner's reps and Disney-owned networks. The deal allegedly involved exclusive interviews with Diane Sawyer on ABC in exchange for the award and promotion of Jenner's docuseries. The hosts describe the entire event as a "scam" orchestrated by Disney.

Keywords: [caitlyn jenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caitlyn-jenner.md), espys, [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md), [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Uber for Medical Care, Healthcare Disruption Idea (1:42:48–1:48:02)

Inspired by the success of Uber in disrupting the taxi industry, the hosts propose a "billion-dollar idea" for an "Uber for medical care." The concept involves an app that connects patients directly with licensed doctors and nurse practitioners for house calls with transparent pricing, bypassing the bureaucracy of large health insurance companies.

Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), house calls, medical disruption, nurse practitioners

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Listener Etiquette, Phone Call Frustrations and Tourette's (1:48:04–1:51:54)

Adam Curry vents about the lack of etiquette from callers who don't identify themselves immediately. This leads to an anecdote about a man with Tourette's syndrome on a flight who was removed due to his vocal tics and erratic behavior, which the hosts attribute to extreme social anxiety.

Keywords: listener etiquette, phone calls, [tourette's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s-syndrome.md), [social anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-anxiety.md), [first class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-class.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Donation Segment, Well-Wishers and Birthday Shout-outs (1:51:55–1:59:09)

The hosts read a list of "well-wisher" donations ($74) and "double nickel" donations ($55.55). They acknowledge the lower-than-usual donation levels for a homecoming show and thank the producers for their continued support against "summer movie" competition. Several birthdays are celebrated, including Samuel Butterick and Nicolas Samaras.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [well-wishers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/well-wishers.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [double nickels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/double-nickels.md), [anonymous donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous-donors.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Knighting Ceremony, Sir Will Kessler K5ITM (1:59:15–2:01:46)

Will Kessler is knighted as "Sir K5ITM of Bella Vista" following a $1,000 donation. The hosts discuss his amateur radio call sign and perform the traditional knighting ceremony with a list of humorous "provisions" including "Hookers and Blow" and "Mutton and Me."

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), will kessler, [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), k5itm, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Congressman Buddy Carter, Air Marshal First Class Travel (2:01:47–2:07:15)

Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia is criticized for his performance in a subcommittee hearing where he admitted to only visiting "Texas and Mexico." Carter questioned the head of the U.S. Marshal Service about air marshals flying first class and a mysterious "fee" on airlines, which the hosts identify as a minor $3 carbon surcharge.

Keywords: buddy carter, [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [air marshals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-marshals.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [carbon fee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-fee.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Dr. Ivar Giaever, Climate Change Skepticism (2:07:17–2:12:15)

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Dr. Ivar Giaever challenges President Obama's assertion that climate change science is "beyond dispute." Giaever argues that the 0.8-degree Celsius rise in temperature over the last century has actually coincided with an improvement in human life and agricultural quality, such as better wines. He labels global warming a "non-problem."

Keywords: ivar giaever, [nobel prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-prize.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Net Neutrality, Pre-Crime Regulation Critique (2:12:29–2:14:38)

Molly Wood's comments on NBC regarding net neutrality are used to argue that the regulation is a solution in search of a problem. The hosts characterize the push for net neutrality as "pre-crime" regulation, where the government intervenes to prevent hypothetical future issues rather than fixing existing ones.

Keywords: [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [molly wood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molly-wood.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md), [tech news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Reddit Saga, Ellen Pao as Hatchet Man (2:14:39–2:17:30)

The controversy surrounding Reddit and the departure of Ellen Pao is analyzed as a strategic move by owner Condé Nast. The hosts suggest Pao was brought in as a "hatchet man" to clean up the site and make it "brand safe" for advertisers by removing controversial elements, only to be fired once the transition was complete.

Keywords: [reddit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reddit.md), [ellen pao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ellen-pao.md), condé nast, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolls.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Postmodern Media Model, Vonda Shepard Kickstarter (2:17:31–2:20:24)

The hosts describe No Agenda as "postmodern media," operating without a traditional studio or gatekeepers. They compare their value-for-value model to artist Vonda Shepard, who used crowdfunding to produce her new CD. They emphasize that while the model is "hobbling," it allows for creative independence.

Keywords: postmodern media, vonda shepard, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Iran Nuclear Deal, Ernest Moniz and Wine Cellars (2:20:24–2:25:15)

The technical negotiations of the Iran nuclear deal are revealed to have taken place in the wine cellar of the Coburg Palace Hotel. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and his Iranian counterpart, both MIT-trained, used "science" to depoliticize the agreement. The hosts argue the deal is essentially a massive arms sales opportunity for the U.S. defense industry.

Keywords: [iran deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-deal.md), [ernest moniz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ernest-moniz.md), [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [wine cellar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wine-cellar.md), [arms sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-sales.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/36.md)

### 37. APA Mental Illness Classification, Religious Beliefs (2:25:15–2:27:22)

A reported upcoming study by the American Psychological Association (APA) suggests that "strong and passionate belief in a deity" that impairs common sense decision-making may be classified as a mental illness. The hosts view this as a "fascist" move to allow the state to override personal and religious medical decisions.

Keywords: [american psychological association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-psychological-association.md), [mental illness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-illness.md), [religion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religion.md), jehovah's witnesses, [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Jim Carrey, California Vaccine Mandate SB 277 (2:27:23–2:29:08)

Jim Carrey writes an op-ed criticizing California's mandatory vaccine law (SB 277), highlighting the "revolving door" between the CDC and pharmaceutical companies like Merck. Carrey argues that the state cannot mandate medical procedures when the safety of the products is questioned by a segment of the population.

Keywords: [jim carrey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-carrey.md), [sb 277](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sb-277.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [merck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Wendy Sherman, UN Security Council Iran Vote (2:29:09–2:35:02)

Undersecretary Wendy Sherman explains the strategy of using a UN Security Council resolution to endorse the Iran deal before the U.S. Congress can vote. The hosts explain that this "fancy footwork" bypasses the Constitutional requirement for a two-thirds Senate majority for treaties, likely resulting in an executive order that lasts for the remainder of the Obama presidency.

Keywords: [wendy sherman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wendy-sherman.md), [iran deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-deal.md), [un security council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un-security-council.md), treaty clause, [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Jerry Seinfeld, Paul McCartney Gershwin Award (2:35:02–2:40:11)

The show concludes with a clip of Jerry Seinfeld performing at the White House for the Library of Congress Gershwin Award honoring Sir Paul McCartney. Seinfeld humorously deconstructs McCartney's lyrics, categorizing them as "husband songs" that reflect the evolution from young love to domestic arguments.

Keywords: [jerry seinfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-seinfeld.md), [paul mccartney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-mccartney.md), gershwin award, [library of congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/library-of-congress.md), [beatles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beatles.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Outro, Episode 740 Sign-off (2:40:11–2:45:12)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from episode 740. They remind listeners to return for the Thursday show and provide the donation URL. The segment ends with a montage of show catchphrases and the "best podcast in the universe" tagline.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [drone star state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-star-state.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/740-losers-to-lions/chapter/41.md)

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