# Fear is the Product > Intelligence agencies and media outlets manufacture a product of fear as Russia bypasses NATO to coordinate with France and the EU faces a migrant-driven identity crisis. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 775 - **Published:** 2015-11-19 - **Length:** 3h 3m - **Topics:** Site Intelligence, White Swan, [Victoria Nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), Melting Plot, Dabiq, [TATP](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tatp.md), Marfa Lights - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product ## About this episode Rita Katz and the Site Intelligence Group are marketing fear through the discovery of a 19-second ISIS video targeting New York City. While former CBS reporter and current NYPD official John Miller claims the group's Dabiq magazine features complex bomb diagrams, the publication actually displays a simple Schweppes soda can with a detonator. This discrepancy highlights a broader trend of intelligence agencies and media outlets like ABC News using dramatic B-roll and unverified claims to drive national security narratives. Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian Navy to coordinate directly with the French naval battle group in Syria, effectively bypassing NATO structures. This shift occurs as the Russian Air Force deploys Tu-160 White Swan supersonic bombers and targets ISIS oil tanker convoys that the US-led coalition previously ignored. Meanwhile, State Department official Victoria Nuland is linked to regional strife in Montenegro, and CIA Director John Brennan faces scrutiny for a Freudian slip referring to the United States as a melting plot during a global security forum. Christiane Amanpour continues her advocacy for military intervention while TSA officers appear on no-fly lists and Whoopi Goldberg makes historically inaccurate claims about Adolf Hitler on The View. The program features a satirical ISIS theme song and a deep dive into the Marfa Lights of Texas, concluding with the Gitmo Nation national anthem. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/transcript.md. ### 1. Sauerkraut Season and Polish Delis in San Francisco (0:00–1:16) The hosts open the program discussing the seasonal nature of cabbage and sauerkraut. They highlight a specific Polish deli in San Francisco called Seykor that produces its own sauerkraut on-site. Keywords: [sauerkraut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sauerkraut.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), polish deli, [cabbage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabbage.md), seykor deli [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Slave Speak, Content Trigger Warnings, and Language Evolution (1:16–5:29) A discussion regarding "slave speak" and verbal fillers like "it is what it is" and "at the end of the day" leads to an analysis of language evolution. The conversation explores how modern communication through emojis and tablets may be reducing technical savvy in children. Keywords: slave speak, content trigger warnings, orwellian speak, b-formatives, [emojis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emojis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Dabiq Magazine, John Miller, and Intelligence Agency Shilling (5:32–7:49) The hosts examine the 12th issue of Dabiq magazine and the career of John Miller, a former CBS News reporter and NSA official. They criticize Miller's transition between journalism and intelligence roles, labeling his reporting as shilling for the state. Keywords: dabiq magazine, [john miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-miller.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [site intelligence group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Site Intelligence Group, Rita Katz, and ISIS Fear Marketing (7:49–13:04) Analysis of a 19-second ISIS video threatening New York City reveals it was discovered by Rita Katz and the Site Intelligence Group. The hosts argue that these videos are professionally produced marketing tools designed to sell fear, often using repurposed footage. Keywords: [rita katz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rita-katz.md), [site intelligence group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/site-intelligence-group.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), fear marketing, [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/4.md) ### 5. John Miller Claims Regarding ISIS Bomb Diagrams (13:05–19:09) John Miller is accused of lying about the contents of Dabiq magazine during a media appearance. While Miller claimed to see a bomb diagram, the hosts note the magazine only featured a photo of a Schweppes gold pineapple soda can with a detonator. Keywords: [john miller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-miller.md), dabiq magazine, isis bomb, schweppes, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Brian Ross, ABC News, and Soda Can Bomb Tests (19:09–22:30) ABC News correspondent Brian Ross reports on the plausibility of a soda can IED bringing down a Russian jet. The segment criticizes the use of dramatic B-roll showing a large aircraft explosion that may not accurately reflect the power of the device shown by ISIS. Keywords: [brian ross](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-ross.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [ied](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ied.md), soda can bomb, [explosives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosives.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/6.md) ### 7. ISIS Propaganda Songs and TSA No-Fly List Irony (22:31–25:58) The hosts play a satirical take on an ISIS theme song and discuss reports that 75 TSA officers were found to be on a no-fly list. This is framed against the backdrop of the Metrojet flight bombing over the Sinai Peninsula. Keywords: isis song, [sharia law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharia-law.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [no-fly list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-list.md), [metrojet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrojet.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Christiane Amanpour, CNN, and the Military Solution Debate (25:59–30:52) Christiane Amanpour is criticized for her reporting on the refugee crisis and her advocacy for a military solution to ISIS. The discussion contrasts the Obama administration's stance that there is no military solution with the views of CNN's military analysts. Keywords: [christiane amanpour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christiane-amanpour.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), military solution, [josh earnest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-earnest.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Victoria Nuland, Robert Kagan, and State Department Strife (30:55–33:38) The hosts track the movements of State Department official Victoria Nuland, noting a correlation between her visits and regional strife, specifically in Montenegro. They discuss her marriage to Robert Kagan and their ties to the Project for the New American Century (PNAC). Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [robert kagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-kagan.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [montenegro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montenegro.md), [pnac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pnac.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/9.md) ### 10. President Obama's Ankara Speech and Think Tank Wars (33:38–37:23) President Obama's speech at the G20 summit in Ankara is analyzed as evidence of an internal "think tank war." The hosts interpret Obama's comments about "advisors" as a jab at neocon influences within the State Department and military-industrial complex. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [ankara](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ankara.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [joint chiefs of staff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joint-chiefs-of-staff.md), [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Russia and France Coordinate Military Operations in Syria (37:24–42:28) Vladimir Putin orders the Russian Navy to treat the French naval battle group as allies in Syria. This coordination marks a significant shift in the conflict, as discussed during a Global Security Forum hosted by the CSIS featuring John Brennan and Henry Kissinger. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), french navy, [john brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), [csis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Russian Strategic Bombers and the White Swan Jet (42:28–45:21) The Russian Air Force deploys the Tu-160 strategic bomber, known as the "White Swan," for strikes in Syria. The hosts discuss the technical capabilities of this supersonic aircraft and its role in Russia's nuclear triad. Keywords: tu-160, white swan, supersonic bomber, su-35, russian air force [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/12.md) ### 13. US and Russia Target ISIS Oil Tanker Convoys (45:21–50:14) Following a G20 presentation by Russia showing massive oil tanker convoys, the US begins bombing ISIS-controlled fuel trucks. The hosts question why the US-led coalition waited so long to target the group's primary revenue source. Keywords: isis oil, [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [oil tankers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-tankers.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/13.md) ### 14. EU Article 42.7 and Dianne Feinstein on ISIS Expansion (50:14–53:32) France invokes Article 42.7 of the EU treaty for mutual defense, a move that bypasses NATO. Senator Dianne Feinstein expresses concern over ISIS's expansion and their use of sophisticated communication apps to coordinate operations. Keywords: article 42.7, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), isis apps [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Putin's Strategy to Divide NATO and European Allies (53:34–56:09) A military analyst on PBS discusses Vladimir Putin's efforts to drive a wedge between the US and its European allies. The strategy involves breaking the Western alliance's focus on removing Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/15.md) ### 16. France Bypasses NATO for Russian Alliance (56:10–58:33) Deutsche Welle reports on France's decision to coordinate directly with Russia rather than through NATO. This "clever move" allows France to maintain military cooperation without endangering multilateral peace talks in Vienna. Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), vienna talks, moskva cruiser [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/16.md) ### 17. EU Firearm Ban Proposal and the F-35 Turkey (58:33–1:00:56) The EU proposes a new firearm ban targeting Kalashnikov-style rifles following the Paris attacks. The hosts contrast the successful deployment of Russian hardware with the perceived failure of the American F-35 fighter jet. Keywords: firearm ban, [kalashnikov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kalashnikov.md), [f-35](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-35.md), white swan, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Chris Christie and 2009 Homeland Attack Predictions (1:00:57–1:04:53) Governor Chris Christie criticizes President Obama for reducing NSA and CIA capabilities. The hosts revisit a 2009 clip where intelligence officials predicted a high likelihood of a domestic attack within six months that never materialized. Keywords: [chris christie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-christie.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [leon panetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leon-panetta.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Josh Earnest and Elizabeth Hasselbeck on National Security (1:04:54–1:09:32) White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest has a tense exchange with Elizabeth Hasselbeck regarding the administration's use of the word "setback" to describe ISIS activities. The hosts critique Earnest's demeanor and the president's reference to the Boston Marathon bombing. Keywords: [josh earnest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-earnest.md), elizabeth hasselbeck, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [charlie hebdo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-hebdo.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/19.md) ### 20. TATP Explosives and the Cry Bully Meme (1:09:33–1:13:05) The hosts discuss TATP, an explosive nicknamed "Mother of Satan," used in suicide vests. They also investigate reports that Facebook is deleting posts containing the term "cry bully," a word used to describe people who use victimhood to bully others. Keywords: [tatp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tatp.md), mother of satan, cry bully, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/20.md) ### 21. No Agenda Producer Donations and Peerage Upgrades (1:13:06–1:23:57) The hosts acknowledge high-value donations from producers, including a $1,000 contribution from Sir Shannon G. Yario. They discuss the peerage system, upcoming show 777, and briefly mention new Hillary Clinton emails suggesting she is "often confused." Keywords: [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), hillary clinton emails [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Hillary Clinton Campaign and the Laugh Factory Video (1:23:59–1:29:00) The Hillary Clinton campaign reportedly pressured the Laugh Factory to remove a video featuring comedians making jokes about her. The hosts discuss the lack of media coverage regarding the specific content of the jokes, which touched on Clinton's sexuality. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), laugh factory, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [caitlyn jenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/caitlyn-jenner.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Nigel Farage on Saudi Funding of Extreme Ideology (1:29:01–1:32:01) Nigel Farage delivers a speech criticizing the "neocon approach" to bombing and highlights the role of Saudi Arabian funding in spreading extreme ideology through European mosques and universities. Keywords: [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [wahhabism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wahhabism.md), [mosques](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosques.md), [ukip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukip.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Ben Rhodes and Loretta Lynch on Refugee Vetting (1:32:02–1:36:17) Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes claims there is a robust vetting process for Syrian refugees, but Attorney General Loretta Lynch and FBI Director James Comey admit to significant data challenges in screening individuals from Syria. Keywords: [ben rhodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-rhodes.md), [loretta lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loretta-lynch.md), [syrian refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syrian-refugees.md), [vetting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vetting.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Peter King and John Brennan's Melting Plot Slip (1:36:19–1:38:34) Congressman Peter King calls for a suspension of the refugee program until 100% vetting can be guaranteed. Meanwhile, CIA Director John Brennan makes a notable Freudian slip, twice referring to the US as a "melting plot" instead of a "melting pot." Keywords: [peter king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-king.md), [john brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), [melting pot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melting-pot.md), [freudian slip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freudian-slip.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Whoopi Goldberg and the Hitler Christian Claim (1:38:35–1:40:38) During a segment on The View, Whoopi Goldberg claims that Adolf Hitler was a Christian. The hosts debunk this statement, noting Hitler's documented disdain for traditional Christianity and the Catholic Church. Keywords: [whoopi goldberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whoopi-goldberg.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitler.md), [christianity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christianity.md), [religion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religion.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Poland Rejects EU Quotas and the Mini-Schengen Proposal (1:40:38–1:43:01) Poland's incoming European Affairs Minister Konrad Szymanski rejects EU refugee quotas following the Paris attacks. This coincides with discussions of a "mini-Schengen" zone that would exclude several Eastern and Southern European nations. Keywords: [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [schengen agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schengen-agreement.md), eu quotas, konrad szymanski, [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/27.md) ### 28. The Breakup of the European Union and Brexit (1:43:01–1:46:23) The hosts discuss the potential collapse of the European Union as nations reinstate border controls. They look ahead to the 2016 Brexit vote and the impact of the migrant crisis on European unification. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [schengen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schengen.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Air France Bomb Hoaxes and NSA Surveillance Failure (1:46:24–1:50:16) Two Air France flights were diverted due to bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes. The hosts question why the NSA's massive surveillance apparatus failed to identify the callers and why the aircraft did not use standard emergency transponder squawks. Keywords: [air france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md), [bomb threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bomb-threat.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [ads-b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ads-b.md), [salt lake city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salt-lake-city.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Anonymous Declares Cyber War on ISIS (1:50:17–1:55:16) The hacker collective Anonymous vows to attack ISIS online, leading to the suspension of thousands of Twitter accounts. The hosts argue this is counterproductive as it destroys valuable intelligence channels used by government agencies to track terrorists. Keywords: [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [cloudflare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloudflare.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Encryption Debate and Site Intelligence Tech Tutorials (1:55:16–2:00:07) FBI Director James Comey and other officials use the Paris attacks to push for backdoors in encrypted apps like Signal and Telegram. The hosts analyze a "tech tutorial" for jihadists discovered by Rita Katz, which ranks the safety of various messaging platforms. Keywords: [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [telegram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telegram.md), [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md), [rita katz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rita-katz.md), [dark web](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-web.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Gaming Consoles and Secure Terrorist Communication (2:00:07–2:03:43) Reports suggest terrorists may be using gaming consoles like the PlayStation 4 to communicate securely. The hosts note that intelligence assets have historically used in-game environments like EVE Online for similar purposes. Keywords: playstation 4, eve online, [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [gaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaming.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Saint-Denis Raid and English-Speaking Police (2:03:44–2:06:50) Analysis of the police raid in Saint-Denis reveals that a cell phone found in the trash contained an unencrypted text message. The hosts also question why police commands heard during the raid were reportedly shouted in English. Keywords: saint-denis, paris raid, [bataclan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bataclan.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Oslo Terror Prediction and the Eiffel Tower Lighting (2:06:53–2:10:00) A prediction is made that Oslo, Norway, will be the next target for a major terror event. The hosts also discuss the symbolic lighting of the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building in the colors of the French flag. Keywords: [oslo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oslo.md), [norway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norway.md), [eiffel tower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eiffel-tower.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [empire state building](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/empire-state-building.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Nationwide Power Grid Drill and Drone Incidents (2:10:02–2:13:26) A producer working for a major electric provider reports on a nationwide drill involving simulated drone attacks on substations. The drill's timing, occurring immediately after the Paris attacks, raises concerns about the potential for a real-world grid event. Keywords: [power grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-grid.md), [nerc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nerc.md), [drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone.md), substation, nationwide drill [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/35.md) ### 36. South Park on Sponsored Content and Geico Ads (2:13:26–2:16:15) The hosts praise a South Park episode that parodies the inability of humans to distinguish between news and sponsored content. The episode itself features a meta-joke where the characters deliver a factual news story that doubles as a Geico advertisement. Keywords: [south park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-park.md), [sponsored content](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsored-content.md), [geico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geico.md), pc principal, [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Thanksgiving Show Preview and Birthday Shoutouts (2:16:22–2:25:48) The hosts preview the upcoming Thanksgiving special (Show 776.5) and acknowledge more donations from the "No Agenda" community. They conclude the segment with birthday wishes for various producers and their family members. Keywords: [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/37.md) ### 38. The Marfa Lights Phenomenon in Texas (2:25:49–2:29:51) A personal account of visiting the Marfa Lights in Texas describes seeing multicolored spheres of light in the distance. Despite various theories involving car headlights or atmospheric reflections, the phenomenon remains officially unexplained. Keywords: marfa lights, [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), unexplained phenomenon, headlights, viewing area [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/38.md) ### 39. CIA Director Brennan Links Climate Change to Terrorism (2:30:02–2:33:35) CIA Director John Brennan propagates the theory that climate change is a primary driver of global instability and terrorism. He argues that reduced crop yields and water scarcity in the Middle East and Africa create humanitarian crises that ISIS exploits. Keywords: [john brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brennan.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [food security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-security.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Paris Climate Talks and the $100 Billion Cash Demand (2:33:36–2:36:46) A witness at a congressional hearing explains that the Paris climate negotiations are primarily about transferring $100 billion annually from developed to developing nations. The hosts criticize media figures like Thom Hartmann for their one-sided coverage of the issue. Keywords: [cop 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop-21.md), [climate finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-finance.md), [reparations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reparations.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/40.md) ### 41. Exxon Climate Investigation and the Tobacco Analogy (2:36:47–2:43:09) New York State investigates Exxon over claims the company knew about climate change in 1977 but funded denial campaigns. The hosts argue the analogy to the tobacco industry is flawed and designed to extract billions in settlements. Keywords: [exxon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exxon.md), [climate denial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-denial.md), [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [tobacco industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tobacco-industry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/41.md) ### 42. Mudflats Update and Hate-Listening to Progressive Radio (2:43:11–2:46:08) The hosts provide a "must-watch" update on the San Francisco Bay mudflats, noting the lack of rising sea levels. They also discuss the experience of "hate-listening" to progressive radio stations to understand the opposing political viewpoint. Keywords: [mudflats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mudflats.md), [san francisco bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco-bay.md), progressive radio, [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/42.md) ### 43. FCC Website Shuttering Power and Gates Foundation Grants (2:46:08–2:49:32) The FCC reportedly seeks the power to monitor and shutter websites in the name of national security. Additionally, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announces a $120 million grant for global family planning and contraception access. Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [calea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calea.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [gates foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gates-foundation.md), [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/43.md) ### 44. Ben Carson Foreign Policy Slams and Faraday Future (2:49:32–2:54:18) Media outlets like Democracy Now! and PBS slam Ben Carson's foreign policy knowledge. In other news, a secretive Chinese-backed company called Faraday Future is reportedly developing an electric car to compete with Tesla. 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