# non-binary person > Speculation over Hillary Clinton's physical health mounts as the world mourns Prince and President Obama issues a stern trade warning to a pre-referendum United Kingdom. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 819 - **Published:** 2016-04-24 - **Length:** 2h 56m - **Topics:** [Prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), Zika scam, [TTIP](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ttip.md), [Vaxxed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaxxed.md), [Non-binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-binary.md), [Harriet Tubman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harriet-tubman.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person ## About this episode A medical producer for the show suggests that Hillary Clinton may be suffering from Multiple Sclerosis or motor control issues following a series of public coughing fits. The speculation coincides with the sudden death of the musician Prince, whose passing at Paisley Park has triggered a media frenzy and a scramble for his unreleased master tapes. While CNN and MSNBC seek commentary from former MTV associates, the reality of Prince's private life and his conversion to a Jehovah's Witness provides a stark contrast to the emotional tributes offered by figures like Van Jones. In London, President Obama faced backlash after warning that a post-Brexit United Kingdom would be at the back of the queue for trade deals. This visit, aimed at promoting the TTIP trade pact, was further complicated by a town hall participant coming out as non-binary, prompting the President to address the North Carolina bathroom bill and the UK Equality Act. Meanwhile, Robert De Niro defended his decision to pull the documentary Vaxxed from the Tribeca Film Festival, and UnitedHealthcare announced its exit from the Affordable Care Act exchanges due to massive financial losses. Technical segments highlight the million-dollar cost of the FBI iPhone hack and the data collection motives behind the FCC set-top box proposal. The show also features a formal knighting ceremony for Nick Raimondi, whose peerage title includes garlic, espresso, and mead. The broadcast concludes with a look at the Solar Impulse 2 world tour and the irony of Harriet Tubman replacing Andrew Jackson on the twenty-dollar bill despite her history of resisting American capitalism. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/transcript.md. ### 1. Hillary Clinton Health Speculation, Multiple Sclerosis Claims (0:00–3:43) The discussion opens with speculation regarding Hillary Clinton's health following a clip from a recent speech where her voice appeared to fail. A medical producer for the show suggests her coughing and physical carriage could be signs of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or choking on saliva due to motor control issues. The segment concludes with a satirical reference to the show Futurama and the idea of keeping a brain in a jar in the Oval Office. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [multiple sclerosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/multiple-sclerosis.md), medical producers, [futurama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/futurama.md), [health speculation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-speculation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Prince Death Media Coverage, Van Jones Commentary (3:43–9:32) Following the death of the musician Prince, mainstream media outlets including CNN and MSNBC reportedly contacted the hosts for commentary based on past MTV connections. The narrative criticizes the "collective memory" of media producers and mocks public figures like Van Jones for their emotional tributes. A clip of Van Jones praising Hillary Clinton as the most prepared Commander in Chief in history is used to question his credibility regarding his Prince retrospective. Keywords: [prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [van jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-jones.md), [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [media criticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-criticism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Adam Curry Prince Anecdote, Paisley Park Visit (9:33–15:53) A detailed personal anecdote describes a 1991 visit to Prince's Paisley Park estate in Minneapolis during a commercial shoot for Sam Goody. The account details the high-security entrance with metal detectors, an all-white party room featuring a fruit-and-juice buffet, and a brief personal interaction with Prince. Prince reportedly mentioned seeing a Halloween clip of the host's daughter, contradicting the public image of him being pathologically shy or reclusive. Keywords: [prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince.md), [paisley park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paisley-park.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [sam goody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-goody.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Dan Hartman Prince Masters, The Vault Speculation (15:55–18:26) A story regarding musician Dan Hartman reveals that unmixed 24-track Prince master tapes were discovered in an attic above a Connecticut recording studio. The discussion transitions into a news report about Prince's legendary "vault" of unreleased music and his personal history, including his upbringing as a Seventh-day Adventist and later conversion to a Jehovah's Witness. Keywords: dan hartman, edgar winter, solid state logic, prince masters, the vault [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Prince Death Theories, Opiate Overdose Speculation (18:27–25:15) The hosts analyze the circumstances of Prince's death, suggesting it likely resulted from an accidental opiate or prescription medication overdose rather than a "junkie" lifestyle. They critique media coverage of the event, including a technical failure while trying to play a clip of Aretha Franklin. The segment also mentions a 1998 recording where Prince allegedly predicted a bomb threat involving Osama bin Laden. Keywords: [prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince.md), opiate overdose, prescription medication, [aretha franklin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aretha-franklin.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Zika Virus Misinformation, Mosquito Species Debate (25:16–28:44) The discussion addresses the Zika virus and the specific mosquito species capable of carrying it, such as those found in South Texas, Hawaii, and Florida. The hosts argue against the idea that all mosquitoes carry the virus and criticize media reports suggesting Zika will spread to regions like Scotland. They contend that the virus requires an infected human population to spread via mosquitoes, which is currently limited in the United States. Keywords: [zika virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika-virus.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [mosquitoes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosquitoes.md), [dengue fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dengue-fever.md), [yellow fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yellow-fever.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Zika Funding Criticism, Public Health Scam Claims (28:45–33:34) A listener email criticizing the show's "Zika scam" coverage prompts a defense of the hosts' position that the $1.9 billion emergency funding request is a financial payoff rather than a health necessity. They clarify they are not denying the existence of Zika or Ebola but are questioning the allocation of funds and the potential link between microcephaly and larvicides. The segment includes a rebuttal to personal insults regarding the host's Airstream trailer. Keywords: [zika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), public health funding, [airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Chat Room Moderation, Anti-Semitism Allegations (33:37–37:00) A conflict with a chat room participant named Bernard Cuban is detailed, involving his removal for using anti-Semitic slurs. The host recounts an aggressive follow-up email from the individual accusing the host of being a "Jew handler" and creating cognitive dissonance. The segment serves as a dismissal of toxic listeners and a reaffirmation of the show's independence from mainstream narratives. Keywords: bernard cuban, [chat room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chat-room.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [cognitive dissonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-dissonance.md), [moderation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Bill O'Reilly Marijuana Commentary, Levittown History (37:00–39:38) Fox News host Bill O'Reilly is criticized for a segment linking marijuana acceptance to the rise of hard narcotics like heroin. O'Reilly's upbringing in Levittown, New York, is discussed as the origin of his worldview. The hosts describe Levittown as the original famous planned community and a "socialist dream" that contrasts with O'Reilly's current political persona. Keywords: [bill o'reilly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-o-reilly.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), levittown, [narcotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcotics.md), planned communities [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Robert De Niro Vaxxed Documentary, Autism Controversy (39:38–45:07) Robert De Niro's appearance on the Today Show is analyzed regarding his decision to pull the documentary "Vaxxed" from the Tribeca Film Festival. De Niro, who has an autistic son, expresses a desire for "safe vaccines" and questions the link between thimerosal (mercury) and autism. The hosts highlight that other documentarians threatened to boycott the festival if the film was shown, which they characterize as a suppression of information. Keywords: [robert de niro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-de-niro.md), [vaxxed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaxxed.md), [tribeca film festival](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tribeca-film-festival.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [thimerosal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thimerosal.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/10.md) ### 11. UnitedHealthcare ACA Exit, Obamacare Economics (45:08–49:34) Dr. Zeke Emanuel's defense of UnitedHealthcare exiting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges is scrutinized. While Emanuel claims the exit is not a "big blow," the hosts argue that insurers are losing billions and that the ACA was a "deal" with financial companies that is now failing. They predict more insurers will bail out of the exchanges by 2017 due to unsustainable economics. Keywords: [unitedhealthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unitedhealthcare.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [zeke emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zeke-emanuel.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Obama UK Visit, Brexit Threats (49:34–53:30) Nigel Farage's claim that President Obama's visit to the UK was motivated by the interests of American corporations and the TTIP trade deal is discussed. During a press conference with David Cameron, Obama warned that a post-Brexit UK would be at the "back of the queue" for trade deals. The hosts characterize this as a threat and a violation of the "special relationship" between the two nations. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [ttip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ttip.md), [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Churchill Bust Controversy, Special Relationship Anecdotes (53:48–1:03:16) London Mayor Boris Johnson's criticism of Obama for moving a Winston Churchill bust out of the Oval Office is reviewed. Obama defended the move by stating he replaced it with a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. and kept the Churchill bust in his private residence. The segment mocks the "special relationship" through Obama's anecdote about a staffer nearly fainting upon meeting Queen Elizabeth. Keywords: [winston churchill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winston-churchill.md), [boris johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boris-johnson.md), [martin luther king jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martin-luther-king-jr.md), [queen elizabeth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth.md), [special relationship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-relationship.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/13.md) ### 14. EU Integration, George Osborne Economic Warnings (1:03:16–1:09:05) German media coverage of the Brexit debate is analyzed, with the hosts noting that Obama appeared to take credit for the creation of the European Union. UK Chancellor George Osborne is criticized for claiming that every British household would be £4,300 poorer if the UK leaves the EU. The hosts dismiss these figures as "unconscionable" scare tactics designed to influence the June referendum. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [deutsche welle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutsche-welle.md), [george osborne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-osborne.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Non-Binary Gender Identity, Obama Town Hall (1:09:09–1:18:49) During a town hall in London, a participant came out to President Obama as "non-binary," sparking a discussion on the show about gender definitions and the "genderqueer" movement. The participant criticized the UK's Equality Act and North Carolina's bathroom bill. Obama responded by blaming the Republican-led Congress for his inability to overturn state laws regarding transgender rights. Keywords: [non-binary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-binary.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/15.md) ### 16. German TTIP Protests, Obama Hanover Visit (1:18:49–1:21:10) Tens of thousands of protesters in Hanover, Germany, demonstrated against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) ahead of President Obama's visit. While Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel promote the deal as a "win-win" for growth, critics argue it will undermine consumer rights and environmental protections. The hosts express support for the protesters' skepticism of the trade pact. Keywords: [ttip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ttip.md), [hanover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hanover.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [free trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/16.md) ### 17. No Agenda Value-for-Value, Producer Credits (1:21:11–1:27:48) The hosts transition into the "Value-for-Value" segment, thanking artists like Nick the Rat for show artwork featuring Harriet Tubman on a credit card. They acknowledge executive producers and associate executive producers, including James Brown and Henry Cunningham. Plans are announced for the upcoming Thursday show to be broadcast from a houseboat in Amsterdam following King's Day celebrations. Keywords: [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [nick the rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rat.md), [harriet tubman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harriet-tubman.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/17.md) ### 18. North Carolina Bathroom Bill, Curt Schilling Firing (1:27:48–1:32:42) The controversy over North Carolina's bathroom law is discussed, focusing on the firing of ESPN analyst Curt Schilling for a social media post on the subject. Donald Trump and Ted Cruz's differing stances are highlighted, with Trump suggesting people should use the bathroom they feel is appropriate, while Cruz accuses Trump of bowing to "leftist elites." The hosts argue that Schilling's firing demonstrates the lack of free speech for corporate employees. Keywords: [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), curt schilling, [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Ted Cruz Sex Toy Ban, Texas Law History (1:32:43–1:35:58) A segment from the show "Gay USA" is used to highlight Ted Cruz's past defense of a Texas law banning the sale of sex toys during his time as Solicitor General. The hosts discuss the irony of the law given the prevalence of large "sex toy warehouses" along Texas highways. They mock Cruz's legal position that there is "no right to personal sexual gratification." Keywords: [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [sex toys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-toys.md), [texas law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-law.md), [gay usa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-usa.md), [solicitor general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solicitor-general.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Donald Trump Policy Pivot, Wealth Tax Comments (1:35:59–1:41:42) The hosts examine Donald Trump's recent media appearances where he signaled a "pivot" toward a more presidential persona. They note that Trump expressed a desire to change the Republican platform to include exceptions for abortion (rape, incest, life of the mother) and stated he is open to raising taxes on the wealthy, including himself. These comments are noted for receiving little mainstream media attention compared to the bathroom controversy. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [wealth tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md), [republican platform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-platform.md), abortion exceptions, [today show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/today-show.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/20.md) ### 21. FCC Set-Top Box Proposal, Google Data Collection (1:41:42–1:49:10) The FCC's proposal to open the set-top box market is analyzed as a move to benefit Google's data collection capabilities. The hosts argue that if Google controls the interface, they can precisely measure viewership, which would dismantle the current "belief system" of Nielsen ratings. They suggest the real fight is over who controls the advertising and the ability to track user behavior in real-time. Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), set-top box, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [nielsen ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md), [drm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drm.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/21.md) ### 22. FBI iPhone Hack Cost, San Bernardino Investigation (1:49:12–1:50:58) FBI Director James Comey's admission that the agency paid over $1 million to a private group to hack the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone is discussed. The hosts point out that the hack yielded no links to foreign terrorists, characterizing the million-dollar expenditure as a "scam" and comparing it to the opening of Al Capone's vault. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Microsoft Office 365, Cloud Subscription Model (1:51:00–1:54:59) The hosts critique the Microsoft Office 365 subscription model, specifically the "five account" family plan. They argue that the cloud storage is inferior to local hardware and that the subscription model creates a dependency where all users lose access if the primary account holder stops paying. They suggest open-source alternatives like LibreOffice as a way to avoid this "genius" marketing trap. Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), office 365, [cloud storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [subscription model](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscription-model.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Windows 10 Mouse Pointer Settings, Accessibility Menu (1:55:00–1:57:58) A recurring technical issue regarding how to enlarge the mouse pointer in Windows 10 is resolved. The hosts discover that the setting is located under the "Ease of Access" menu rather than standard mouse settings. They mock Microsoft for placing basic customization options in the accessibility section, which they refer to as the "invalid section." Keywords: [windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md), mouse pointer, ease of access, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [tech support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-support.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Amazon Echo Hacking, Voice Trigger Prevention (1:58:00–1:59:37) The hosts discuss the ability to "hack" the Amazon Echo to prevent it from being triggered by the show's audio. They demonstrate that by not using the wake word "Alexa," they can discuss the device without activating listeners' units at home. They mock a listener who claimed to have hacked the device but refused to share the method. Keywords: [amazon echo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-echo.md), [alexa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexa.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), voice control, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Knighting Ceremony, Nick Raimondi Peerage (1:59:37–2:07:52) Nick Raimondi is knighted in a formal ceremony following a long-term "layaway plan" of donations. His official title includes a diverse list of items: garlic, broccoli, espresso, hemp milk, fry bread, fembots, Dilaudid, Dramamine, mutton, and mead. The hosts also discuss a title change for Countess Tanya Wyman and the importance of the peerage map in the event of an "Armageddon." Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), nick raimondi, [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), hemp milk, [espresso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espresso.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Cybersecurity IPOs, SecureWorks Market Debut (2:07:52–2:10:30) The IPO of cybersecurity firm SecureWorks, a Dell spinoff, is analyzed following its debut below the expected price range. The hosts note that the industry is under scrutiny because many technologies fail to keep up with hackers. They suggest the sector is currently in a "consolidation moment" as companies like FireEye trade below their offering prices. Keywords: secureworks, [dell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dell.md), [fireeye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fireeye.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/27.md) ### 28. UN Paris Climate Accord, John Kerry Signing (2:10:30–2:13:01) Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Paris Climate Accord at the United Nations while holding his granddaughter. The hosts highlight Kerry's admission that the agreement does not guarantee temperature targets will be met. They characterize the deal as "non-binding" and largely symbolic, questioning the publicity surrounding an agreement that lacks enforcement mechanisms. Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [paris accord](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-accord.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Solar Impulse 2, Clean Energy Feasibility (2:13:01–2:17:34) The Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered aircraft, is criticized as it attempts a flight around the world. The hosts argue that its top speed of 35 mph and fragile design demonstrate the poor power-to-weight ratio of current solar technology. They compare it unfavorably to the Wright brothers' early achievements and fossil-fuel-powered aviation, dismissing it as a "technological marvel" that lacks practical utility. Keywords: solar impulse 2, [moffett field](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moffett-field.md), [clean energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-energy.md), power-to-weight ratio, [wright brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wright-brothers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Silicon Valley Sea Level Rise, Mark Zuckerberg (2:17:34–2:20:03) A report from The Guardian claiming that Silicon Valley headquarters for Facebook and Google are at risk of being submerged by rising sea levels is discussed. The hosts express skepticism, noting that there has been no observable rise in sea levels at the San Francisco Bay mudflats. They question why Mark Zuckerberg would build a new campus in a location allegedly at "huge risk" of flooding. Keywords: [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [sea level rise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level-rise.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Washington State Carbon Tax, Initiative 732 (2:20:03–2:24:01) Initiative 732 in Washington State, which proposes a "revenue-neutral" carbon tax, is analyzed. The tax would start at $25 per ton of CO2, effectively raising gasoline prices by 25 cents per gallon. The hosts dismiss the "revenue-neutral" claim as a scam, arguing that any reduction in sales tax would eventually be reversed by future administrations while the carbon tax remains. Keywords: [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), initiative 732, [gasoline tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline-tax.md), revenue neutral [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Harriet Tubman $20 Bill, Left-Wing Criticism (2:24:04–2:27:13) The decision to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, replacing Andrew Jackson, is discussed. The hosts highlight unexpected criticism from left-wing writers who argue that placing an abolitionist on American currency is an insult to her legacy of resisting American capitalism. They also note the irony that Tubman's government pension was exactly $20. 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Keywords: [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [ben carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-carson.md), [$2 bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2-bill.md), [harriet tubman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harriet-tubman.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Russian Aggression Rhetoric, General Scaparrotti Hearing (2:33:07–2:38:21) The hosts identify a shift in rhetoric toward Russia, citing David Cameron's call for a "robust approach to Russian aggression" and a Senate hearing led by John McCain. General Scaparrotti testified about the need to fly and sail wherever international law allows and to warn Russia of "appropriate action" if US personnel are endangered. The hosts interpret this as preparation for a potential military conflict. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), general scaparrotti, military escalation [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/819-non-binary-person/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Gazprom Nationalization, Globalist Corporate Interests (2:38:21–2:42:26) The ongoing tension with Russia is traced back to the nationalization of Gazprom and Russia's refusal to integrate into the globalist corporate system. The hosts argue that the West's hostility is driven by corporate interests, such as those represented by the TTIP, which seek to privatize public services. They note that Putin frequently criticizes "internationalist globalists" in his public addresses. 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