# 400,000 A-Bombs > A presidential proclamation follows the Oregon tragedy as global tensions rise over Russian airstrikes in Syria and a massive US military error in Kunduz. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 762 - **Published:** 2015-10-04 - **Length:** 3h 6m - **Topics:** Roseburg shooting, Sheriff John Hanlin, [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), Kunduz hospital, VW scandal, Peeple app, CISA bill - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs ## About this episode President Barack Obama issued a presidential proclamation following the Umpqua Community College shooting in Roseburg, Oregon, ordering flags to half-staff across all federal buildings. The tragedy at Roseburg has reignited a fierce national debate over the Second Amendment, with Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration calling for common-sense gun laws while critics suggest a formal repeal is the only honest path to total firearm control. Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin faced intense media scrutiny from outlets like The New York Times and Mother Jones after a 2013 letter to Joe Biden surfaced regarding the enforcement of unconstitutional gun regulations. Beyond the domestic debate, Al Gore claimed that man-made global warming is equivalent to 400,000 Hiroshima-class atomic bombs exploding daily, while Dr. David Evans countered with findings of fundamental errors in IPCC climate models. In Syria, Sergey Lavrov defended Russian airstrikes against groups acting like terrorists, as a US strike on a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz left nineteen dead. Meanwhile, Volkswagen faces a multi-billion dollar crisis over diesel emissions defeat devices, and Hamburg, Germany, passed laws allowing the confiscation of commercial property to house migrants. Sir Paul Del Nunzio joins the Knight of the Good Guys during a high-energy ceremony featuring a No Agenda Hat Trick by Matt Hamilton. The segment captures the oddity of the Peeple app media hoax and the irony of Edward Snowden joining Twitter just as the CISA bill resurfaces in Congress. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/transcript.md. ### 1. Barack Obama, Roseburg Oregon Shooting Proclamation (0:00–1:52) President Barack Obama issued a presidential proclamation ordering flags to be flown at half-staff following the mass shooting in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015. The order applies to the White House, public buildings, military posts, and naval vessels through sunset on October 6, 2015. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [roseburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roseburg.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [gun violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [proclamation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/proclamation.md), half-staff [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Mass Shootings, Podcast Recording Schedule Coincidence (1:54–3:26) A recurring pattern is noted where major national tragedies and mass shootings frequently occur on the same days the podcast is scheduled to record. Specific events mentioned in relation to this timing include the Boston Marathon bombing and the Navy Yard shooting. Keywords: [mass shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-shootings.md), [boston bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston-bombing.md), [navy yard shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy-yard-shooting.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [timing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Second Amendment, Common Sense Gun Law Debate (3:27–9:38) Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have called for "common sense gun laws" following recent violence, sparking a debate on the feasibility of mental health background checks. One proposal suggests that the only honest path to total gun control is the formal repeal of the Second Amendment, comparing the process to the repeal of Prohibition via the 21st Amendment. Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [constitutional amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-amendment.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/3.md) ### 4. John Karl, Jeb Bush "Stuff Happens" Controversy (9:39–14:17) ABC News reporter John Karl questioned President Obama regarding a comment by Jeb Bush, who stated "stuff happens" in reference to crises. The exchange is characterized as a scripted media moment designed to force a presidential reaction to a Republican candidate's phrasing. Keywords: [john karl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-karl.md), [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [press conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-conference.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Media Directives, Gun Violence vs Terrorism Statistics (14:20–18:09) President Obama requested that news organizations tally and compare the number of Americans killed by gun violence versus those killed in terrorist attacks over the last decade. NBC News and other outlets subsequently reported CDC data claiming 153,000 firearm deaths since 2001 compared to 3,000 deaths from terrorism. Keywords: [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [gun violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Risk Assessment, Ebola vs Gun Violence Comparison (18:10–22:11) Media commentators like Chris Hayes have compared the scale of the national response to the Ebola virus to the perceived lack of action regarding gun violence. Critics argue that these comparisons often ignore other major causes of death, such as cancer or automobile accidents, which result in significantly higher annual fatalities. Keywords: [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [risk assessment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risk-assessment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Major Garrett, Obama Emotional Retrospective (22:16–25:19) CBS News correspondent Major Garrett presented a retrospective on President Obama's emotional responses to various mass shootings throughout his presidency. The segment tracked the evolution of the President's rhetoric from grief after Sandy Hook to frustration and "numbness" following the Charleston church shooting. Keywords: [major garrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/major-garrett.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [aurora](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora.md), [charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Umpqua Community College, Religion-Targeted Shooting Details (25:19–27:59) Witness accounts from the Umpqua Community College shooting describe the gunman asking students about their religion before firing. Reports indicate the shooter specifically targeted Christians, telling them they would "see God in one second" after they identified themselves. Keywords: umpqua community college, [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [religion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religion.md), [christianity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christianity.md), [handgun](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handgun.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Oregon Shooting, Conflicting Witness Accounts (28:02–29:50) Conflicting reports have emerged from the Oregon shooting scene, with one student claiming he heard no gunfire despite being in an adjacent room. Observations of police photography from the scene raised questions about the professional conduct and muzzle discipline of the responding tactical units. Keywords: oregonian, [witness testimony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/witness-testimony.md), science building, police tactics, muzzle discipline [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Sheriff John Hanlin, Anti-Gun Control Letter (29:51–33:59) Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin gained national attention for a 2013 letter sent to Vice President Joe Biden stating he would not enforce unconstitutional federal gun regulations. During recent interviews, Hanlin has attempted to keep the focus on the investigation rather than the political debate over firearm legislation. Keywords: john hanlin, douglas county, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [10th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/10th-amendment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Media Scrutiny, Sheriff Hanlin Conspiracy Theory Allegations (33:59–37:58) Media outlets including The New York Times, Mother Jones, and ThinkProgress have scrutinized Sheriff John Hanlin for previously sharing a video questioning the official narrative of the Sandy Hook shooting. Hanlin has dismissed these reports as distractions from the current investigation in Oregon. Keywords: [sandy hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md), [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md), [mother jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-jones.md), thinkprogress, [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Thomas Paine, Common Sense Etymology (37:59–39:50) The term "common sense," frequently used by the Obama administration regarding gun laws, originates from Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet. The original document argued for armed independence from Great Britain, creating an ironic historical context for its modern use in gun control advocacy. Keywords: [thomas paine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-paine.md), [common sense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense.md), [american revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-revolution.md), [political rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-rhetoric.md), [1776](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1776.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Tentherism, Constitutional Sheriffs and Oath Keepers (39:51–45:38) The rise of "Tentherism"—a movement emphasizing the 10th Amendment—has led to a focus on the legal authority of elected sheriffs versus federal agents. Critics associate this movement with the Oath Keepers, alleging that these law enforcement officers hold paranoid views about federal overreach and disarmament. Keywords: tentherism, [10th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/10th-amendment.md), [oath keepers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oath-keepers.md), sheriff jurisdiction, [federalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Investigation Sidelining, Sheriff Hanlin Press Interaction (45:39–53:03) Sheriff John Hanlin appeared to be sidelined from the primary investigation into the Umpqua Community College shooting following media reports on his political beliefs. In local footage, Hanlin is seen providing general information to reporters from behind police lines rather than leading the official briefings. Keywords: john hanlin, oregonian, [crime scene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-scene.md), [investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investigation.md), [media narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narrative.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Oregon Shooting, Timeline and Suicide Details (53:04–57:09) Newly released timelines for the Oregon shooting indicate that the gunman, Chris Harper Mercer, committed suicide ten minutes after the initial 911 call. While the FBI and US Marshals arrived on the scene relatively quickly, questions remain regarding the presence of a planned drill in the area on the same day. Keywords: chris harper mercer, [911 call](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/911-call.md), [suicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [us marshals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-marshals.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Mental Health, Gun Ownership and Social Lists (57:10–59:42) Concerns are raised that using mental health as a metric for gun ownership could lead to the creation of invasive government lists based on private medical and therapy records. Such a system could potentially expand to restrict other rights, such as employment or housing, based on subjective "crazy" designations. Keywords: [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [gun rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-rights.md), [medical records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-records.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), lists [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Pharmaceutical Drugs, Mass Shooter Side Effects (59:43–1:04:58) The potential link between psychiatric medications and mass shootings is often overlooked in mainstream reporting. Commercials for drugs like Latuda and Toujeo list side effects including confusion, impaired judgment, and suicidal thoughts, which critics argue may play a role in the behavior of violent offenders. Keywords: toujeo, latuda, [bipolar depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-depression.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Juan Gonzalez, Mass Shooting Frequency Claims (1:04:58–1:06:43) Juan Gonzalez of Democracy Now claimed that the United States experiences a mass shooting every day on average. This statistic is contested as a media meme that relies on broad definitions of "mass shooting" to include incidents that do not fit the public's general understanding of the term. Keywords: [juan gonzalez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juan-gonzalez.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), mass shooting statistics, [media memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-memes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Political Exploitation, Second Amendment Repeal Advocacy (1:06:43–1:11:51) There is a perceived strategy to use tragic events to target constitutionalist law enforcement officers and push for incremental gun control. An alternative proposal suggests that proponents of gun control should stop seeking "loopholes" and instead advocate for a direct national vote to repeal the Second Amendment. Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), constitutional vote, [vermont](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vermont.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/19.md) ### 20. No Agenda, Jingle and Artwork Hat Trick (1:11:53–1:14:10) Listener Matt Hamilton achieved a "No Agenda Hat Trick" by providing the artwork, a jingle, and a clip for the same episode. The jingle, titled "Caliphate," was featured alongside Brady Bunch-inspired album art for episode 761. Keywords: matt hamilton, [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [jingle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingle.md), [caliphate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caliphate.md), [podcast production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-production.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Executive Producer Credits, Donor Thank You Segment (1:14:11–1:24:37) The hosts acknowledge high-tier donors and executive producers for episode 762. Notable contributors include Sir Adam Johnson, celebrating his 33rd birthday, and Sir 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, a nuclear contractor who requested specific jingles related to global conflict. Keywords: paul d'annunzio, [adam johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-johnson.md), brandon rogers, jason mckinney, nuclear contractor [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Anniversary Planning, Show 800 vs 8th Anniversary (1:24:38–1:27:08) Clarification is provided regarding the upcoming 8th anniversary of the podcast on October 26. The hosts corrected a previous error where they confused the anniversary date with the milestone of reaching episode 800, which is still several months away. Keywords: 8th anniversary, show 800, donation levels, [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), podcast milestones [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/22.md) ### 23. CNN 2 Degrees, Cricket Farming and Climate Change (1:27:08–1:30:24) CNN's "2 Degrees" series explored the potential for cricket farming to combat climate change by providing a more resource-efficient protein source than beef. The report highlights the "nutrients over nuisance" perspective, though critics remain skeptical of the cultural shift toward eating insects. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), cricket farming, nutrients [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Al Gore, Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Climate Statistic (1:30:25–1:35:19) Al Gore claimed in a recent appearance that the amount of man-made global warming pollution trapped in the atmosphere is equivalent to 400,000 Hiroshima-class atomic bombs exploding every day. Gore used this "conservative estimate" to explain rising sea levels and fish swimming in the streets of Miami. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [hiroshima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiroshima.md), atomic bombs, heat energy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Dr. David Evans, Climate Model Error Discovery (1:35:20–1:41:47) Dr. David Evans, a former climate modeler for the Australian Greenhouse Office, claims to have found fundamental errors in the climate models used by the IPCC. His corrected model suggests that CO2 has a much smaller impact on global temperatures than previously thought, attributing warming instead to solar activity. Keywords: david evans, [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [climate models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-models.md), [solar activity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-activity.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Peeple App, Julia Cordray Media Hoax (1:41:48–1:50:05) Julia Cordray, co-founder of the "Peeple" app, received massive media coverage for a service that allows users to rate other people. Despite the app not yet existing, Cordray has leveraged the controversy to film a reality show, while mainstream outlets like CNBC and the Washington Post have been criticized for booking her without a functional product. Keywords: peeple app, julia cordray, [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [reality show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-show.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Sergey Lavrov, Russian Airstrikes in Syria (1:50:05–1:54:07) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defended Russia's military intervention in Syria, stating that any group that "acts like a terrorist" is a target. This contradicts US demands that Russia only target ISIL, as the Russian military views various rebel groups, including Al-Nusra, as legitimate terrorist targets. Keywords: [sergey lavrov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergey-lavrov.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [isil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isil.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Kunduz Hospital Bombing, Doctors Without Borders (1:54:07–1:57:59) A US airstrike hit a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, killing at least 19 people. While Afghan officials claimed Taliban fighters were using the facility, the aid organization denied the presence of militants and noted that the Pentagon had been provided with the hospital's GPS coordinates. Keywords: [kunduz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kunduz.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [doctors without borders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doctors-without-borders.md), [ash carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ash-carter.md), [airstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrike.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Bouthaina Shaaban, Syrian Government Chemical Weapon Denial (1:57:59–2:02:26) Bouthaina Shaaban, an advisor to Bashar al-Assad, appeared on BBC Newsnight to deny that the Syrian government used chemical weapons or "barrel bombs" against its own people. She argued that these narratives were invented by Western media to justify intervention in the Syrian crisis. Keywords: bouthaina shaaban, [bbc newsnight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-newsnight.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [chemical weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemical-weapons.md), [barrel bombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barrel-bombs.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Vladimir Putin, Charlie Rose Interview Translation Issues (2:02:27–2:05:19) Critics pointed out translation errors in Charlie Rose's interview with Vladimir Putin regarding Russian fighters in Syria. The translation made it appear that Putin was fighting his own troops, when he was actually referring to the threat of radicalized Chechen fighters returning to Russia from the Syrian conflict. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [translation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/translation.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [chechnya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chechnya.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Global Donations, Marriage and Birthday Shoutouts (2:05:20–2:11:13) The hosts read a list of global donations, including a wedding celebration from Brian Massey and a contribution from Ranjit Kumar in Bangalore. The segment includes "de-douching" requests and call-outs for non-donating listeners. Keywords: brian massey, michael supco, ranjit kumar, thomas gruska, barry coggins [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Knighting Ceremony, Sir Paul Del Nunzio (2:11:13–2:14:28) Paul Del Nunzio is formally knighted as a "Knight of the Good Guys" following a significant financial contribution to the show. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "table" items and a birthday shoutout for Matt Milligan. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), paul del nunzio, [podcast support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-support.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [ceremony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ceremony.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Apple Board, James Bell and Military-Industrial Ties (2:14:28–2:18:47) Former Boeing CFO James Bell has joined Apple's board of directors, joining other members with ties to the military-industrial complex, such as former Northrop Grumman CEO Ron Sugar. This shift in leadership is noted as a departure from the Silicon Valley culture established under Steve Jobs. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), james bell, [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [northrop grumman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northrop-grumman.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Blockpocalypse, Ad Blocking and Digital Arbitrage (2:18:48–2:21:58) Apple's decision to allow ad blockers on mobile devices, dubbed the "Blockpocalypse," threatens the digital advertising industry. The segment explains the arbitrage model where companies buy cheap botnet traffic and sell it to ad networks, a practice that ad blockers effectively disrupt. 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Keywords: [sundar pichai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sundar-pichai.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [ad blocking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-blocking.md), [monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md), [chrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrome.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Edward Snowden, Twitter Verification and CISA Bill (2:29:34–2:33:15) Edward Snowden's arrival on Twitter coincided with the resurrection of the CISA (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act) bill in Congress. There is skepticism regarding Snowden's role in shaping legislation, suggesting his public appearances may be used to facilitate data-sharing agreements between corporations and the government. Keywords: [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [cisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisa.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [freedom of the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-the-press.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Volkswagen Emissions Scandal, Technical Retrofit Challenges (2:33:16–2:36:45) The Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal involves the use of "defeat devices" to cheat laboratory tests. Fixing the 11 million affected vehicles would require expensive hardware retrofits, such as three-stage catalytic converters or urea-based "AdBlue" systems, costing billions of dollars. Keywords: [volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md), [diesel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diesel.md), nox, catalytic converter, [emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/37.md) ### 38. BBC Newsnight, 2014 Emissions Cheat Report (2:36:46–2:40:44) A 2014 BBC Newsnight report previously highlighted how cars could detect they were being tested and switch to an ultra-efficient mode. Similar practices are reportedly common in the motorcycle industry, where dealers routinely remove factory-installed restrictions on Endurocross bikes after certification. 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Keywords: [mercedes-benz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mercedes-benz.md), dieter zetche, [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), fuel consumption, [physics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Hamburg Migrant Crisis, Property Confiscation Law (2:48:23–2:49:44) The city of Hamburg, Germany, has passed a law allowing the government to confiscate empty commercial buildings to house migrants. This use of eminent domain has sparked debate over property rights and the legal distinction between refugees and economic migrants. Keywords: [hamburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamburg.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [migrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrants.md), [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [property rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/property-rights.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/40.md) ### 41. Experian Data Breach, T-Mobile Customer Impact (2:49:45–2:52:19) A massive data breach at Experian exposed the personal information of 15 million T-Mobile customers, including social security numbers and passport data. In response, Experian offered victims two years of free credit monitoring, which critics noted was ironic given the company's failure to protect the data initially. Keywords: [experian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/experian.md), [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [social security numbers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security-numbers.md), credit monitoring [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/41.md) ### 42. US Currency Redesign, Women on the Ten Dollar Bill (2:52:20–2:56:22) Treasury Secretary Jack Lew discussed plans to feature a woman on US currency, specifically targeting the $10 bill for redesign. While some advocates want a woman on the front of the bill, Lew suggested that women might instead be featured prominently on the back of several different denominations. 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Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [national enquirer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-enquirer.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/43.md) ### 44. Elizabeth Warren, Planned Parenthood and Abortion Speech (2:59:44–3:02:24) Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a forceful speech defending Planned Parenthood and women's access to abortion services. Warren framed the Republican opposition as an attempt to return to a pre-1955 world where women faced life-threatening consequences due to a lack of reproductive healthcare. 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