# Peak Coffee > A historic front-page editorial signals a coordinated media offensive against gun rights while journalists compromise a major terror crime scene in California. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 779 - **Published:** 2015-12-06 - **Length:** 2h 56m - **Topics:** [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [San Bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [Loretta Lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loretta-lynch.md), [COP 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop-21.md), [OPEC](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opec.md), [Signal App](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal-app.md), FIFA Indictments - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee ## About this episode The New York Times has published its first front-page editorial since 1920, labeling specific firearms as a moral outrage and demanding the outlawing of weapons of war. This coordinated media push, echoed by identical scripts across ABC, CBS, and NBC, coincides with President Barack Obama and Senator Dianne Feinstein advocating for a no-fly list gun ban. The administration’s pivot toward closing the so-called loophole raises significant due process concerns as the federal government targets the Second Amendment through secret, error-prone watchlists. In San Bernardino, an unprecedented media frenzy saw journalists from CNN and MSNBC swarm the apartment of shooters Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik while it remained an active investigation site. Reporters were filmed handling shredded documents and personal passports, leading NYPD veteran Harry Houck to question the total breakdown of crime scene integrity. Meanwhile, Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced sixteen new FIFA indictments and addressed the Muslim Advocates annual dinner, where she revealed over 1,000 DOJ investigations into anti-Muslim rhetoric. This shift toward monitoring political speech occurs alongside reports from SITE Intelligence Group regarding Malik’s Facebook pledge to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Adam Curry recounts a bizarre holotropic breathing workshop in San Antonio involving plastic bats and intense emotional releases, which he jokingly compares to an MK Ultra exercise. Former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morell appeared on Charlie Rose using repetitive linguistic fillers while discussing the potential for nuclear threats to strip Americans of their remaining freedoms. The episode concludes with a look at the COP 21 climate draft in Paris and billionaire Manoj Bhargava’s pedal-powered electric bike for the global poor. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/transcript.md. ### 1. No Agenda Episode 779 Introduction and FEMA Region 6 (0:00–3:12) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 779 of the No Agenda show on December 6, 2015. Broadcasting from the "drone star state" in FEMA Region 6 and Northern California, the hosts establish their mission of deconstructing mainstream media narratives. They introduce a new listener-contributed disclaimer regarding safe spaces and intellectual disinfection. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Judge Jeanine Pirro Urges Americans to Arm Themselves (3:12–4:56) Judge Jeanine Pirro delivers a message on her program "Justice" regarding the San Bernardino shooting, calling it the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil since 9/11. She urges citizens to stop being politically correct and to acquire firearms for self-protection. The hosts analyze the government's dual strategy of using the event to stoke fear of terror while simultaneously pushing for stricter gun control. Keywords: [jeanine pirro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeanine-pirro.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/2.md) ### 3. New York Times Front Page Editorial on Gun Epidemic (4:58–9:47) The New York Times publishes a front-page editorial for the first time since 1920, titled "It Is a Moral Outrage and a National Disgrace." The piece calls for the outlawing of certain assault rifles and ammunition, labeling them "weapons of war." Multiple news networks, including ABC, CBS, and NBC, are shown using nearly identical scripts to cover the editorial, suggesting a coordinated public relations effort. Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [editorial board](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editorial-board.md), assault rifles, [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Stanford Professor Facebook Debate and Second Amendment Repeal (9:48–14:06) A host recounts a Facebook interaction with a Stanford professor who shared the New York Times editorial and referenced Malcolm Gladwell's "tipping point" concept. The host challenged the professor by suggesting a full repeal of the Second Amendment rather than half-measures, leading to a discussion on cognitive dissonance. The segment explores the legal nature of the Bill of Rights as a restriction on government power rather than a grant of rights. Keywords: [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [malcolm gladwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-gladwell.md), [bill of rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Repeal2.org Domain and Political Strategy for Gun Rights (14:06–15:49) The hosts discuss the acquisition of the domain repeal2.org to highlight the absurdity of incremental gun regulations. They argue that if the New York Times and activists truly believe guns are a "national disgrace," they should advocate for a constitutional repeal, which they know lacks public support. The discussion critiques the use of propagandistic terms like "slaughter of innocence" in the gun control debate. Keywords: repeal2.org, [gun rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-rights.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Nora O'Donnell Interviews President Obama on Climate Change (15:50–18:15) CBS This Morning anchor Nora O'Donnell interviews President Barack Obama regarding his climate change priorities and his $3 billion pledge to international funds. The hosts mock the soft nature of the questioning and the President's focus on his environmental legacy. They contrast this focus with the immediate legislative push for gun control following recent violence. Keywords: [nora o'donnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nora-o-donnell.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [cbs this morning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-this-morning.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [legacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/6.md) ### 7. No-Fly List Gun Ban and Due Process Concerns (18:16–19:49) President Obama and Senator Dianne Feinstein propose legislation to prevent individuals on the federal no-fly list from purchasing firearms. The hosts argue that the no-fly list is an error-prone, secret government list that lacks due process. They suggest that the President's upcoming Oval Office address will focus on closing this "loophole" despite its questionable legality. Keywords: [no-fly list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-list.md), [gun legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-legislation.md), [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/7.md) ### 8. San Bernardino Victim Widow Jennifer Thalassinos Interview (19:49–23:08) CNN interviews Jennifer Thalassinos, the widow of a man killed in the San Bernardino attack. She describes her husband as a born-again Christian who openly criticized the Muslim faith and may have evangelized to the shooter, Syed Rizwan Farook. The hosts analyze her demeanor and the potential media narrative that religious friction may have triggered the workplace violence. Keywords: jennifer thalassinos, [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), syed rizwan farook, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), evangelism [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer Mental Fitness Discussion (23:09–26:41) The hosts critique California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, focusing on their age and public statements regarding gun control. They highlight Feinstein's use of the phrase "buying into the Kool-Aid" and Boxer's claim that her oath of office is to "protect the American people." The hosts argue that the actual oath is to defend the Constitution, suggesting the senators are misrepresenting their duties. Keywords: [dianne feinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dianne-feinstein.md), [barbara boxer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbara-boxer.md), california senators, [oath of office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oath-of-office.md), [ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Andy Parker and the Politics of Thoughts and Prayers (26:41–30:38) Andy Parker, father of slain journalist Allison Parker, appears in media segments criticizing the use of "thoughts and prayers" by politicians. He labels the obstruction of gun legislation by congressmen like Bob Goodlatte and Mike McCaul as "treasonous." The hosts discuss the shift from religious prayer to secular phrases like "love and light" in social media culture. Keywords: andy parker, allison parker, [gun violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-violence.md), [thoughts and prayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thoughts-and-prayers.md), [treason](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treason.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Donald Trump on Paris Attacks and Armed Citizens (30:39–35:27) Donald Trump comments on the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, arguing that if victims had been armed, the outcomes would have been different. He uses aggressive language, calling the attackers "scum" and "chicken shit." The hosts compare his "New York gangster" style of rhetoric to the more polished but "boring" delivery of candidates like Marco Rubio. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [paris attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-attacks.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/11.md) ### 12. MSNBC Interview with Professor Sahar Aziz on Muslim Bias (35:27–38:21) MSNBC interviews Texas A&M law professor Sahar Aziz, who discusses the anti-Muslim bias that follows criminal acts committed by individuals of the faith. She argues that the San Bernardino shooting initially appeared to be workplace violence rather than terrorism due to the lack of immediate claims of responsibility. The hosts note the abrupt transition by the network to breaking news linking the shooters to ISIS. Keywords: sahar aziz, [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [muslim community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-community.md), [workplace violence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-violence.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Andrea Mitchell and Chuck Todd on Anti-Muslim Rhetoric (38:21–40:00) Andrea Mitchell and Chuck Todd discuss the "extraordinary" rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric during the 2015 presidential campaign. Todd suggests that the current climate is a test for political leaders to manage public fear and anxiety. The hosts critique the media's focus on "rumors and innuendo" while ignoring the specific details of the FBI's terror definitions. Keywords: [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [chuck todd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-todd.md), [muslim americans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslim-americans.md), [fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fear.md), [presidential campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/presidential-campaign.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/13.md) ### 14. California Gun Laws and Personal Experience with Violence (40:01–43:45) A host recounts a conversation with a gun expert regarding the illegality of the weapons and magazines used in San Bernardino under California law. They discuss the rarity of gun violence in their personal circles compared to automobile accidents or drug-related deaths. One host notes that the only people they knew who were shot were Dutch figures Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh, both assassinated in the Netherlands. Keywords: california gun laws, [magazines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magazines.md), [assault weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assault-weapons.md), [pim fortuyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pim-fortuyn.md), [theo van gogh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theo-van-gogh.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Erin Burnett Postpartum Psychosis Theory and CNN Gaffes (43:45–48:01) CNN's Erin Burnett suggests "postpartum psychosis" as a possible explanation for Tashfeen Malik's involvement in the San Bernardino shooting. The hosts mock this theory and pivot to a discussion on the misuse of the word "meme" on Facebook. They also highlight a former FBI agent on CNN who joked that the shootings had nothing to do with climate change, mocking the administration's narrative. Keywords: erin burtnett, postpartum psychosis, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Melissa Harris-Perry on Double Standards and Hijabs (48:01–52:04) MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry expresses outrage over the New York Times showing photos of the San Bernardino shooter's apartment, claiming the items shown are common in Muslim households. She criticizes the media for using a photo of the suspect in a hijab, arguing it creates a specific image of what terrorism looks like. The hosts find her defense of the suspects' domestic life "brain-frying." Keywords: [melissa harris-perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melissa-harris-perry.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [hijab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hijab.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [double standards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/double-standards.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/16.md) ### 17. FBI Investigation and Tashfeen Malik's Facebook Pledge (52:05–57:26) The FBI investigates the digital fingerprints of Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, recovering crushed cell phones from a trash can. Rita Katz of the SITE Intelligence Group reports that Malik pledged allegiance to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Facebook during the attack. The hosts question the necessity of physical "digital fingerprints" when the data exists on Facebook's servers. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [tashfeen malik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tashfeen-malik.md), [abu bakr al-baghdadi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-bakr-al-baghdadi.md), [rita katz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rita-katz.md), digital fingerprints [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/17.md) ### 18. James Kallstrom and the NSA Surveillance Debate (57:27–59:35) Former FBI Assistant Director James Kallstrom appears on Fox News to advocate for the restoration of NSA surveillance programs. He argues that the "spider web of connections" provided by the NSA is essential for counterterrorism. The hosts characterize this as a "scam operation" designed to erode civil liberties under the guise of security. Keywords: james kallstrom, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Media Frenzy in the San Bernardino Shooters' Apartment (59:36–1:05:17) In an unprecedented media event, the landlord of the San Bernardino shooters allows reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and other outlets to enter the apartment while it is still a potential crime scene. Journalists are seen handling personal items, passports, and shredded documents. Law enforcement experts express shock at the destruction of evidence, while the hosts suggest the event was staged for television. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [crime scene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-scene.md), apartment, landlord, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Loretta Lynch at the Muslim Advocates Dinner (1:05:18–1:09:58) Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks at the Muslim Advocates annual dinner, reporting an "uptick" in hate crimes and anti-Muslim rhetoric. She reveals that the DOJ has conducted over 1,000 investigations into "anti-Muslim hatred including rhetoric." The hosts express concern that the government is moving toward prosecuting "violent talk" and political speech, equating it to an assault on the First Amendment. Keywords: [loretta lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loretta-lynch.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [hate crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-crimes.md), [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/20.md) ### 21. ShootingTracker.com and the Definition of Mass Shootings (1:09:59–1:14:13) The hosts investigate ShootingTracker.com, a website frequently cited by mainstream media for mass shooting statistics. They reveal the site was started by a Reddit moderator from the "GunsAreCool" community with ties to Bloomberg-funded gun control groups. The site's data is criticized for including non-lethal incidents, such as pellet gun injuries, to inflate the number of "mass shootings" reported to the public. Keywords: shootingtracker.com, [mass shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-shootings.md), [reddit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reddit.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Anderson Cooper and Harry Houck on Crime Scene Integrity (1:14:14–1:17:12) Anderson Cooper and NYPD veteran Harry Houck discuss the "bizarre" footage of reporters swarming the San Bernardino shooters' apartment. Houck expresses disbelief that the FBI and local police released the scene so quickly, noting the lack of fingerprint dust and the presence of sensitive documents. The segment highlights the total breakdown of standard investigative protocols. Keywords: [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), harry houck, [nypd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nypd.md), [crime scene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-scene.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Active Shooter Drills and School Safety Statistics (1:17:13–1:21:34) The hosts critique the proliferation of active shooter drills in American schools, featuring a report from an FBI agent in Atlanta who conducts drills with his own children. They discuss the psychological impact of "terrorizing" students for events that are statistically rare. Dvorak provides data showing there are over 130,000 K-12 schools in the U.S., arguing the threat is disproportionately emphasized. Keywords: [active shooter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/active-shooter.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [school safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-safety.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statistics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/23.md) ### 24. British Counterterrorism Advice: Run, Hide, Tell (1:21:35–1:24:39) The British National Counterterrorism Security Office issues new guidelines for citizens caught in terror attacks: "Run, Hide, and Tell." The advice includes finding secure hiding places behind "substantial brickwork" and silencing mobile devices. The hosts mock the simplicity of the advice and the instruction to show hands to police who may point guns at civilians during an evacuation. Keywords: [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [counterterrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterterrorism.md), run hide tell, london underground, safety guidelines [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Leytonstone Tube Station Knife Attack in London (1:24:39–1:29:15) A man armed with a knife attacks commuters at the Leytonstone tube station in London, reportedly shouting "This is for Syria." CNN correspondent Phil Black mistakenly refers to British airstrikes against ISIS as "terror attacks against ISIS." The hosts advise listeners that in an active shooter situation, they should film horizontally and remember they can sell their footage to news outlets. Keywords: [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), leytonstone, [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), phil black [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Ceremony (1:29:26–1:37:55) Christopher Fenwick donates $2,811.36 to become a "Black Knight" of the No Agenda Roundtable, requesting his donation be "lost" for a week to earn the title. The hosts read several other high-value donations and grant "karma" to producers. They also play a montage of the word "amazing" being overused on a local restaurant review show. Keywords: christopher fenwick, [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [amazing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Producer Meeting on Email Encryption and Twitter Links (1:37:56–1:40:24) Adam Curry holds a "producer meeting" to request that listeners stop encrypting mundane emails, as it makes processing show notes difficult on mobile devices. He encourages producers to send links via Twitter instead of email to reduce clutter. The hosts emphasize that encryption should be reserved for truly sensitive information rather than public news links. Keywords: [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), opengpg, [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md), producer meeting [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Adam Curry's Holotropic Breathing Workshop Experience (1:40:25–1:48:03) Adam Curry describes attending a "breathing workshop" in San Antonio involving continuous rapid breathing and loud music. He recounts a "sitter" who used a plastic bat to hit pillows and other participants who experienced intense emotional releases. Curry jokes about the experience being an "MK Ultra exercise" but ultimately recommends it as a "groovy" personal development tool. Keywords: holotropic breathing, [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [mk ultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mk-ultra.md), therapist, breathing workshop [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Mike Morell on Charlie Rose and Nuclear Threats (1:48:06–1:56:46) Former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morell appears on Charlie Rose, using the word "right" 23 times as a linguistic filler or hypnotic tool. Morell suggests that a nuclear detonation in New York City would cause Americans to give up "an awful lot of freedoms." He also discusses the difficulty of "holding" territory in Syria and Iraq even if ISIS is defeated militarily. Keywords: [mike morell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-morell.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [nuclear weapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapon.md), [boots on the ground](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boots-on-the-ground.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Douglas Murray on Yale University and Political Correctness (1:56:48–2:02:49) Douglas Murray critiques the state of American universities, specifically Yale, where students protested over Halloween costumes. Murray argues that "adults have lost their confidence" and that students are becoming "useless" by demanding safe spaces from literature and science. He also mocks the "weirdo sexual obsession" with gender identity, citing British blogger Jack Monroe as an example of linguistic assault. Keywords: [douglas murray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/douglas-murray.md), [yale university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale-university.md), [halloween](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/halloween.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), jack monroe [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Brendan O'Neill's Oxford Union Speech on the Right to Offend (2:02:51–2:07:38) Brendan O'Neill delivers a speech at the Oxford Union defending the "right to offend" as the heart of human progress. He argues that today's student leaders are "paternalistic" and "neo-colonialist" for suggesting that women and minorities need protection from "harmful ideas." O'Neill concludes that in a "choking climate" of conformism, there is a "duty to offend" the new guardians of decency. Keywords: brendan o'neill, [oxford union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford-union.md), [freedom of speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-speech.md), right to offend, [safe spaces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-spaces.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Chinese Classroom App for Silent Participation (2:07:41–2:09:27) A new mobile application in China allows students to answer classroom questions silently via their phones to avoid embarrassment. The results are projected on a screen for the teacher to monitor progress. The hosts predict this technology will come to U.S. universities, potentially allowing students to communicate using only emojis or to spam professors with anonymous messages. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [mobile app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-app.md), [qr code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-code.md), [emojis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emojis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/32.md) ### 33. John Kerry on Assad and Climate Change in Syria (2:09:28–2:12:20) Secretary of State John Kerry suggests that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad might stay in power in the short term but must eventually leave due to a lack of legitimacy. A listener in Syria sends a note debunking the claim by Bill Nye and the administration that climate change caused the Syrian civil war, noting that jihadists from 82 countries did not migrate due to weather patterns. Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Russian History Professor on Putin and Assad's Retirement (2:12:21–2:14:05) A host shares insights from a Russian history professor met at a workshop. The professor claims that while Vladimir Putin may be bad for Russian citizens, he is "fantastic for America" because he demonstrates the limits of U.S. power. The professor predicts that Putin will eventually help Assad "retire" to facilitate a political solution in Syria. 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Keywords: manoj bhargava, 5-hour energy, hybrid bike, [electricity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electricity.md), [poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poverty.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Final Donor Credits and Baron of Toronto Title (2:27:26–2:34:16) The hosts read the final list of producers and donors for the episode, including Richard Moffett and Farmer Garrick. They perform a knighting ceremony for Sir Christopher, Sir Beer Snob, and Sir Danny Gray. Sam Luang is granted the title "Baron of Toronto," and the hosts conclude the segment with the traditional "hookers and blow" list of Round Table amenities. 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