# Terror Tuesdays

> Media alarmism over Hurricane Patricia collapses as Hillary Clinton navigates an eleven-hour Benghazi hearing and the Rothschild family's influence over global weather data comes into focus.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 768
- **Published:** 2015-10-25
- **Length:** 2h 51m
- **Topics:** Hurricane Patricia, Benghazi Hearing, Rothschild Weather, Drone Papers, CISA Legislation, [Clock Boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clock-boy.md), Fycompa
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays

## About this episode

Hurricane Patricia is branded a media dud after CNN reporter Martin Savage and Slate writer Eric Holthaus fueled climate change alarmism that failed to materialize on the ground in Mexico. Discrepancies between Doppler radar data and clear-sky webcam footage from Puerto Vallarta suggest a coordinated manipulation of weather narratives, potentially linked to the Rothschild family's 70% acquisition of Weather Central. Secretary of State John Kerry furthered this agenda by telling Andrea Mitchell that any political candidate questioning anthropogenic warming should be disqualified from high office.

Hillary Clinton faced an 11-hour marathon testimony before the House Select Committee on Benghazi, where Chairman Trey Gowdy focused on her private email practices and the lack of a computer in her State Department office. Internal emails revealed Clinton acknowledged the attack was a planned terrorist strike to the Egyptian Prime Minister while the Obama administration publicly blamed a YouTube video. Meanwhile, former CIA analyst Mel Goodman criticized Director John Brennan for the paramilitary transformation of the agency, and Tony Blair issued a partial apology on CNN for the intelligence failures that led to the rise of ISIS in Iraq.

Speculation regarding the physical stamina of Hillary Clinton during her testimony highlights her history of hypothyroidism and the potential use of binders for pre-written answers. In a lighter moment, the show celebrates its eighth anniversary by elevating Sir Mark Dytham to the Duke of Tokyo while noting that Lamar Odom may have inadvertently saved his marriage to Khloe Kardashian through a medical emergency at a brothel.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 768, Eighth Anniversary Introduction (0:00–4:52)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 768 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts acknowledge the upcoming eighth anniversary of the podcast, officially occurring on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Initial banter covers local weather conditions, including rain in Texas and the use of the "rain stick of revelation" to influence climate patterns.

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), eighth anniversary, [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Hurricane Patricia, Media Alarmism and Climate Change Narrative (4:52–12:55)

Hurricane Patricia is characterized as a media "dud" after initial reports labeled it the strongest storm in history. CNN reporter Martin Savage and Slate writer Eric Holthaus are criticized for linking the storm's intensity to anthropogenic climate change despite minimal actual damage on the ground in Mexico. Discrepancies between Doppler radar imagery and clear-sky webcam footage from Puerto Vallarta suggest the manipulation of weather data for political narratives.

Keywords: hurricane patricia, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), martin savage, [slate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slate.md), eric holthaus, [noaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noaa.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Rothschild Family, Weather Channel Acquisition and Data Control (12:55–20:14)

The acquisition of a 70% interest in Weather Central by EL Rothschild LLC in 2012 is linked to the current dissemination of weather data. The hosts suggest that the Rothschild family's control over the Weather Channel and Weather Underground influences the "warmist" narrative presented by meteorologists. This centralized control of scientific data is cited as a reason for the uniform alarmism seen across different news networks during Hurricane Patricia.

Keywords: [rothschild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rothschild.md), [weather channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-channel.md), [weather underground](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-underground.md), jeff masters, data services

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Media Reporting Failures, Hurricane Patricia Retrospective (20:14–26:35)

CBS News reporter Adrian Bard is noted for reporting on Hurricane Patricia from Mexico City, far from the actual storm center, while using a phone-in format. The lack of introspection or retrospectives from major news outlets regarding the failed "doomsday" predictions is highlighted. The segment concludes with observations on how the storm was used to bolster the upcoming Paris climate talks despite the actual wind speeds being measured as low as 35 miles per hour.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), adrian bard, [mexico city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico-city.md), puerto vallarta, [weather data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-data.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/4.md)

### 5. John Kerry, Andrea Mitchell and Climate Denier Rhetoric (26:35–28:01)

Secretary of State John Kerry tells Andrea Mitchell that Republican candidates who question climate change are "incomprehensible" and should be disqualified from high office. Kerry asserts that the American people overwhelmingly support climate action and mocks politicians who claim they are not scientists. The hosts interpret these statements as an attempt to marginalize political opposition through the guise of scientific authority.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), republican candidates, [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Benghazi Select Committee, Hillary Clinton Testimony and Trey Gowdy (28:08–30:57)

The 11-hour testimony of Hillary Clinton before the House Select Committee on Benghazi is analyzed as a political "shitshow" intended to discredit the former Secretary of State. Chairman Trey Gowdy is criticized for his prosecutorial style and his selection of committee members. Despite the length of the hearing, the hosts argue that the true nature of the CIA operation at the Benghazi annex remained largely unaddressed by the committee.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [trey gowdy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trey-gowdy.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), select committee, [cia annex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia-annex.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/6.md)

### 7. State Department Technology, Hillary Clinton Email Practices (30:58–34:23)

Hillary Clinton claims during the Benghazi hearings that she did not have a computer in her office at the State Department and conducted very little work via email. State Department spokesperson John Kirby is questioned about the unusual nature of a Secretary of State lacking a desktop computer in the modern era. The hosts contrast this claim with her known use of a BlackBerry device, which functions as an email machine.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [blackberry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackberry.md), [email](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Benghazi Email Discrepancies, YouTube Video Narrative (34:23–39:37)

Evidence from the Benghazi hearings reveals that Hillary Clinton sent private emails to her family and the Egyptian Prime Minister acknowledging the attack was a planned terrorist strike by an Al-Qaeda-like group. This contradicts the public narrative pushed by the Obama administration, including Ben Rhodes, which blamed a YouTube video for the violence. The use of the word "placed" by Clinton regarding social media claims by Ansar al-Sharia is highlighted as a potential slip-of-the-tongue.

Keywords: [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), [ansar al-sharia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ansar-al-sharia.md), [ben rhodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-rhodes.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), mohamed magariaf

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Patricia Smith, Sean Smith and February 17th Martyrs Brigade (39:38–42:49)

Patricia Smith, mother of IT officer Sean Smith, appears on Fox News with Megyn Kelly to discuss her son's warnings about security at the Benghazi compound. She recounts that her son observed individuals taking pictures of the facility's diesel fuel supplies prior to the attack. The "February 17th people," referring to the February 17th Martyrs Brigade tasked with guarding the compound, are identified as a key element in the security failure.

Keywords: [patricia smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patricia-smith.md), [sean smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-smith.md), [megyn kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megyn-kelly.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), libyan civil war

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Media Reaction, Judy Woodruff and Benghazi Lying Charges (42:51–47:12)

PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff is criticized for her questioning regarding why it matters if Hillary Clinton lied about the causes of the Benghazi attack. The hosts argue that the mainstream media is attempting to shield Clinton by framing the lying charges as irrelevant political theater. The segment also addresses listener feedback comparing the show's deconstruction to right-wing Republican talk radio, which the hosts reject.

Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs newshour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-newshour.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/10.md)

### 11. No Agenda Producer Credits, Donations and Peerage (47:13–59:15)

The hosts read donations and grant titles to executive and associate executive producers for the eighth anniversary show. Sir Mark Dytham is elevated to the rank of Duke of Tokyo, Japan, and Western China. Other notable donors include Cliff Howell and Matt Hyde, the latter of whom reported difficulties with PayPal holding his donation. The segment reinforces the "Value for Value" model and the importance of listener support for the show's survival.

Keywords: [mark dytham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-dytham.md), cliff howell, matt hyde, [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Mel Goodman, CIA Operations in Benghazi and Regime Change (59:15–1:03:07)

Former CIA analyst Mel Goodman appears on Democracy Now! to discuss the strategic failures of the U.S. intervention in Libya. Goodman argues that the CIA was in Benghazi to buy back weapons previously provided to Muammar Gaddafi and that the mission was always centered on regime change. He suggests that U.S. actions in Libya directly influenced Vladimir Putin's current military strategy in Syria.

Keywords: mel goodman, [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Hillary Clinton Health, Hypothyroidism and Hearing Performance (1:03:07–1:05:49)

Speculation regarding Hillary Clinton's physical stamina during the 11-hour Benghazi hearing focuses on her potential use of medication and her history of hypothyroidism. The hosts suggest she was reading pre-written answers from a binder and may have been under the influence of drugs to maintain her composure. Her lack of visible sweating and infrequent breaks are cited as evidence of a regulated physical state.

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [hypothyroidism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypothyroidism.md), [medication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medication.md), benghazi hearing, [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/13.md)

### 14. John Brennan, CIA Paramilitarization and CISA Legislation (1:05:50–1:10:56)

Mel Goodman criticizes CIA Director John Brennan for transforming the agency into a paramilitary institution that serves the interests of the Pentagon. The merger of intelligence analysts and operatives is described as a dangerous politicization of intelligence. Meanwhile, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) advances in the Senate with little public attention, including a provision for emergency funding for the Office of Personnel Management.

Keywords: [john brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [cisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisa.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Tony Blair, Iraq War Apology and ISIS Origins (1:10:57–1:14:37)

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair appears on CNN with Fareed Zakaria to apologize for the faulty intelligence that led to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Blair admits there are "elements of truth" to the claim that the invasion contributed to the rise of ISIS, though he defends the removal of Saddam Hussein. He compares the failure of intervention in Iraq to the failure of non-intervention in Syria.

Keywords: [tony blair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blair.md), [fareed zakaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fareed-zakaria.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [weapons of mass destruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weapons-of-mass-destruction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Sergey Lavrov, Russian Air Support and the "Daesh" Label (1:14:39–1:18:02)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announces that Russia is willing to provide air support to the "patriotic opposition" in Syria, including the Free Syrian Army, to fight terrorism. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry begins using the term "Daesh" to refer to ISIS, a linguistic shift the hosts interpret as an attempt to narrow the definition of the enemy to protect certain regional assets or avoid broader military entanglements.

Keywords: [sergey lavrov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sergey-lavrov.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [free syrian army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-syrian-army.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [daesh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daesh.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Lucas Kinney, Al-Nusra Front and Hollywood Connections (1:18:03–1:22:43)

The Site Intelligence Group identifies a British militant in the Al-Nusra Front as Lucas Kinney, the son of Hollywood assistant director Patrick Kinney. The younger Kinney, who previously played in a band called "Hannah's Got Herpes," is featured in a propaganda video criticizing ISIS. The hosts express skepticism regarding the slick production of these videos and the role of Rita Katz in disseminating jihadi material to Western media.

Keywords: lucas kinney, [al-nusra front](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-nusra-front.md), [rita katz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rita-katz.md), [site intelligence group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md), patrick kinney

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Twitter Beheading Threat, Jack Dorsey and ISIS Recruitment (1:22:44–1:25:27)

A jihadi media group affiliated with the Shumukh al-Islam forum releases a video showing a mock beheading of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The video reportedly provides instructions to ISIS supporters on how to use Twitter effectively for recruitment and propaganda. The hosts discuss the irony of ISIS threatening the platform that serves as its primary communication tool and question Jack Dorsey's recent decision to give up a portion of his stock.

Keywords: [jack dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), shumukh al-islam, [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [tech news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Fethullah Gulen, Harmony Charter Schools and "Killing Ed" Documentary (1:25:28–1:29:25)

Filmmaker Mark Hall's documentary "Killing Ed" exposes the influence of Turkish imam Fethullah Gulen on the American charter school system, specifically the Harmony Public Schools in Texas. The film alleges that these schools use federal funding to import Turkish teachers without proper credentials and to fund political trips for U.S. congressmen. The hosts describe the network as a "bloodless jihad" aimed at expanding Turkish cultural influence.

Keywords: [fethullah gulen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fethullah-gulen.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), harmony public schools, [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Dennis Kucinich, Libyan Intervention and Foreign Policy (1:29:26–1:32:35)

Former Congressman Dennis Kucinich argues that the current instability in Libya is a direct result of the U.S.-led intervention that destroyed the nation's security apparatus. Kucinich notes that Muammar Gaddafi had reconciled with the international community in 2003 by giving up his nuclear weapons program. He calls for an end to regime change policies, asserting that such interventions make the United States less safe.

Keywords: [dennis kucinich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-kucinich.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [muammar gaddafi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muammar-gaddafi.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Jeb Bush, Campaign Struggles and Donald Trump (1:32:36–1:34:58)

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush expresses frustration with the 2016 primary process, stating he has "better things to do" than deal with political gridlock and demonization. The hosts characterize Bush as a "spoiled brat" whose campaign has been derailed by Donald Trump's aggressive tactics. They suggest the Bush family intended for Jeb to be the next president but failed to account for the populist shift in the electorate.

Keywords: [jeb bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeb-bush.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [republican primary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-primary.md), gridlock

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/21.md)

### 22. European Migrant Crisis, Slovenia and German Media (1:34:58–1:37:26)

Slovenian authorities accuse Croatia of dumping thousands of refugees and migrants at their border, leading to a humanitarian crisis as transit camps reach capacity. German newspapers are criticized for "gobbelizing" the situation by publishing headlines that claim refugees do not impact the job market and are not a security threat. The segment highlights the lack of coordination among European Union member states in managing the influx.

Keywords: [slovenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slovenia.md), [croatia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/croatia.md), [migrant crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migrant-crisis.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Sweden School Attack, Race Motives and Immigration Policy (1:37:27–1:40:37)

A masked man armed with a sword attacks a school in Trollhattan, Sweden, killing two people in what police describe as a racially motivated hate crime. The attack occurs as Sweden prepares to receive up to 190,000 asylum seekers in a single year. The hosts discuss the rising tensions in Sweden, including reports of tents being burned, as the government begins to restrict its historically liberal immigration policies.

Keywords: [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), trollhattan, [hate crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-crime.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Safe Harbor Agreement, Facebook Data and Volkswagen Scandal (1:40:38–1:44:13)

The European Court of Justice strikes down the Safe Harbor Agreement, giving U.S. tech companies three months to negotiate a new deal for transferring data from the EU. This ruling specifically impacts Facebook's ability to analyze European user data in the United States. Simultaneously, the Volkswagen emissions scandal deepens with reports that the company used multiple versions of "defeat devices" over a prolonged period to fool regulators.

Keywords: [safe harbor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-harbor.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md), [emissions scandal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions-scandal.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Halsey Minor, CNET Founder and San Francisco Mansion Squatter (1:44:13–1:48:04)

Jeremiah Kahler is arrested for squatting in a vacant San Francisco mansion owned by CNET founder Halsey Minor and attempting to sell $300,000 worth of stolen art on Facebook. The property at 800 Washington Street had been vacant for years following Minor's financial difficulties. Kahler allegedly produced fake documentation to claim ownership of the home before being caught by the San Francisco Police Department.

Keywords: [halsey minor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/halsey-minor.md), [cnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), jeremiah kahler, [art theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-theft.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Ahmed Mohamed, Clock Boy and Qatar Migration (1:48:04–1:49:46)

Ahmed Mohamed, known as "Clock Boy," emigrates to Qatar after receiving a scholarship, following the controversy over his "hoax bomb" at a Texas high school. The hosts note that Mohamed met with the President of Sudan, a known war criminal, prior to his departure. They characterize the entire event as a manufactured scam designed to provoke accusations of Islamophobia against U.S. authorities.

Keywords: [ahmed mohamed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ahmed-mohamed.md), [clock boy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clock-boy.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md), [sudan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sudan.md), [hoax bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoax-bomb.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Amazon Fake Reviews, Fiverr Lawsuit and Consumer Alerts (1:49:47–1:52:07)

Amazon files a lawsuit against over 1,000 individuals for writing fake five-star reviews, many of whom offered their services on the marketplace Fiverr.com for five dollars. ABC News correspondent Rebecca Jarvis reports on how consumers can spot these fraudulent reviews by looking for corporate lingo or repetitive phrasing. The hosts discuss the impact of these reviews on product rankings and the ongoing battle for platform integrity.

Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [fiverr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiverr.md), fake reviews, [rebecca jarvis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rebecca-jarvis.md), consumer alert

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Native Advertising, FCC Regulations and Media Revenue (1:52:09–1:55:48)

The prevalence of native advertising in mainstream news is discussed, with the hosts suggesting that many "news" stories are actually paid placements. They mock the potential negotiations between network sales executives and major corporations like McDonald's to bypass FCC disclosure regulations. The segment highlights the blurring lines between editorial content and commercial interests in modern broadcasting.

Keywords: [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [mcdonalds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonalds.md), [media ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ethics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Smartphone Security, Remote Command Injection and IEMI Threats (1:55:49–1:58:22)

A technical paper presented to the IEEE reveals that smartphones can be triggered via remote command injection using electromagnetic signals. Researchers demonstrated that voice assistants like Siri can be activated using amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) on the 103 MHz band. This vulnerability allows attackers to issue voice commands to a device from a distance without an audible signal.

Keywords: ieee, smartphone security, [siri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siri.md), voice commands, electromagnetic compatibility

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Self-Driving Cars, Ethical Programming and Moral Dilemmas (1:58:23–2:00:57)

The ethical challenges of programming self-driving cars are explored through a hypothetical scenario involving a choice between hitting school children or a head-on collision. The hosts debate how an automated system should prioritize the life of the driver versus pedestrians. This "question of conscience" highlights the legal and moral complexities facing companies like Google as they develop autonomous vehicle technology.

Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [self-driving cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-driving-cars.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), trolley problem

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/30.md)

### 31. National Biometric Database, Facebook Photos and iPhone Encryption (2:00:58–2:03:32)

The Department of Justice and federal agencies are reportedly using Facebook photos to populate a national biometric database for facial recognition. A separate legal battle between the DOJ and Apple involves the government's attempt to force the company to unlock a defendant's iPhone. The government argues that because the software is licensed rather than owned by the user, Apple must comply with warrants to bypass security.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/31.md)

### 32. The Drone Papers, Jeremy Scahill and "Enemy Killed In Action" (2:03:33–2:08:45)

The Intercept publishes "The Drone Papers," a series of leaked documents detailing the inner workings of the U.S. military's assassination program. Reporter Jeremy Scahill explains how targets are identified and signed off on by high-level officials, including the President. The documents reveal the use of the acronym "EKIA" (Enemy Killed In Action) to categorize unidentified individuals killed in strikes, effectively masking civilian casualties.

Keywords: [jeremy scahill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-scahill.md), [the intercept](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-intercept.md), drone papers, [djibouti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/djibouti.md), ekia

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Anniversary Donations, 8-Ball Contributions and Cursive Writing (2:08:45–2:19:59)

The hosts process a large volume of "8-ball" donations ($88.88) in honor of the show's eighth anniversary. They read names of producers from around the world, including the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. A discussion on the decline of cursive writing in schools is prompted by a beautifully handwritten note from a donor, with the hosts lamenting the loss of this skill in the digital age.

Keywords: 8-ball, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [cursive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cursive.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Knighting Ceremony, Hookers and Blow and Lamar Odom (2:20:00–2:21:37)

Three new knights are dubbed in the No Agenda peerage: Sir Gator of Gitmo-Murica, Sir Michael Mugler, and Sir Jansen. The ceremony includes the traditional "Hookers and Blow" send-off. The hosts briefly discuss the news that Khloe Kardashian called off her divorce from Lamar Odom following his medical emergency at a brothel, jokingly noting he may have saved his marriage through "hookers and blow."

Keywords: [lamar odom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lamar-odom.md), [khloe kardashian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/khloe-kardashian.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Nuclear Reactor Technology, Submarine Cores and Breeder Reactors (2:21:38–2:24:29)

A listener known as Sir Atomic Rod provides technical details on the size of nuclear cores used in 1960s-era submarines, noting they could fit under a desk and run for decades. The hosts argue that modern breeder reactor technology is "anti-science" to ignore, as these reactors can consume their own waste. They criticize the public's programmed fear of nuclear energy in favor of less efficient wind and solar power.

Keywords: [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [submarine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarine.md), breeder reactor, [atomic energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atomic-energy.md), blue ridge

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Fycompa Medication, Side Effects and Pharmaceutical Ethics (2:24:31–2:29:14)

A producer shares a personal experience of being pressured by a neurologist to switch from the inexpensive drug phenobarbital to a new, expensive medication called Fycompa. The new drug's warning label includes extreme side effects such as "ideas of killing yourself or murder" and "forceful actions." The hosts link these types of psychiatric medications to the phenomenon of mass shootings and criticize the aggressive marketing of "new technology" drugs.

Keywords: fycompa, [epilepsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epilepsy.md), phenobarbital, [pharmaceutical](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/36.md)

### 37. European Elections, Portugal Austerity and MH17 Radar Data (2:29:14–2:32:13)

Political shifts in Europe are noted, including the right-wing lead in Polish elections and the constitutional crisis in Portugal where the president refused to appoint a left-wing coalition. In aviation news, the Dutch Safety Board reportedly admitted to reaching conclusions about the MH17 crash without using radar data. The hosts also track the movements of Victoria Nuland, linking her visits to "color revolutions" in the Balkans.

Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), victoria newland, [mh17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh17.md), [dutch safety board](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dutch-safety-board.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Chelsea Clinton, Webb Hubbell and Bill Clinton Vasectomy Theory (2:32:14–2:35:56)

Author Robert Morrow confronts Chelsea Clinton at a book signing, asking if she is the daughter of Webb Hubbell. The hosts discuss the long-standing rumor and speculate on Bill Clinton's fertility, suggesting he may have had a vasectomy during the "population bomb" era of the 1970s. They argue that such candid discussions of political figures are unique to the No Agenda format.

Keywords: [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), webb hubbell, [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), robert morrow, [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/38.md)

### 39. University of Washington, CIA Lawsuit and Research Theft (2:35:59–2:37:52)

The University of Washington's Center for Human Rights reports a targeted burglary after suing the CIA for documents related to the El Salvador civil war. Director Dr. Angelina Godoy states that her computer and hard drive containing sensitive research were stolen with no signs of forced entry. The hosts suggest the theft was an act of retaliation or a covert operation by the agency to protect classified information.

Keywords: [university of washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-washington.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [el salvador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-salvador.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md), [burglary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burglary.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Gun Rights Editorial, CBS News and Open Carry in Texas (2:37:53–2:41:13)

CBS News features an unusual editorial segment by Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America, who argues that "gun-free zones" are the primary cause of mass murders. Pratt advocates for national concealed carry reciprocity, comparing it to a driver's license. The hosts also discuss the upcoming implementation of open carry laws in Texas, set to take effect on January 1, 2016.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [larry pratt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-pratt.md), [gun owners of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-owners-of-america.md), [open carry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-carry.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Standing Desks in Schools, Vallecito Elementary and Health Trends (2:41:14–2:45:29)

Vallecito Elementary in Northern California replaces traditional desks with standing models to improve student focus and activity levels. The school raised $110,000 for the initiative with help from the organization "Stand Up Kids." While some researchers claim standing desks improve test scores and attention, the hosts discuss the trend's broader adoption in offices and the broadcasting industry.

Keywords: standing desks, vallecito elementary, [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Lois Lerner Investigation, Iceland Bankers and Show Outro (2:45:32–2:51:28)

The Department of Justice closes its investigation into former IRS official Lois Lerner, finding no evidence of political motive in the targeting of Tea Party groups. The hosts contrast this with Iceland's sentencing of 26 bankers for their roles in the 2008 financial crash. The episode concludes with a montage of clips from the Benghazi hearing and a final reminder of the eighth anniversary celebration on the following Thursday.

Keywords: [lois lerner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lois-lerner.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), [bankers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankers.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/768-terror-tuesdays/chapter/42.md)

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