# ELBOOB > A missing airliner sparks a geopolitical firestorm while Canadian parliamentary drama and the Council on Foreign Relations reveal the shifting gears of globalist control. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 827 - **Published:** 2016-05-22 - **Length:** 2h 37m - **Topics:** MS804, Trudeau Elbow, CFR Globalism, [Universal Basic Income](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-basic-income.md), [Intersectionality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intersectionality.md), [Zika Virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika-virus.md), Ploughshares Fund - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob ## About this episode EgyptAir Flight MS804 vanished over the Mediterranean following suspicious ACARS smoke reports and a sudden equipment swap from a Boeing 737 to an Airbus A320. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton immediately clashed over the tragedy, with Trump labeling it radical Islamic terrorism while Clinton criticized his rhetoric as a threat to international coalitions. The disappearance coincided with the conclusion of Egyptian-Greek maritime military exercises, raising questions about the official recovery narrative and the pristine condition of life vests found among the debris. Globalist influence remains a central focus as the Council on Foreign Relations 2014 membership list reveals the involvement of Chelsea Clinton, Warren Buffet, and Fareed Zakaria in a push for one-world governance. In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced intense backlash after a physical altercation in Parliament where he accidentally elbowed MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau, leading to calls for safe spaces and a display of millennial-style political drama. Meanwhile, the Southern Poverty Law Center is introducing intersectionality into Portland schools through its Teaching Tolerance program, using fictional characters to train children in the language of identity politics and white privilege. John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry deconstruct the media's echo chamber, highlighting how the Ploughshares Fund directed $700,000 to NPR to manipulate public opinion on the Iran nuclear deal. The program features a formal knighting ceremony for Dave Thompson and Baron Tyler Fox, celebrating the value-for-value model that keeps the servers running despite rising European VAT costs. The hosts also examine the bizarre 2008 arrest of CNN aviation expert Richard Quest, questioning his current credibility as a leading voice on the MS804 investigation. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/transcript.md. ### 1. Finger Numbness, Carpal Tunnel, and Modem Connectivity (0:00–1:32) John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry open the program from Northern Silicon Valley with technical difficulties regarding a modem connection. Dvorak describes experiencing numbness in his fingertips while using a trackpad, leading to a brief discussion on potential causes such as carpal tunnel syndrome or high blood pressure. Keywords: [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), modem, carpal tunnel, trackpad, numbness [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Brexit The Movie, European Union Sovereignty, and British Celebrities (1:33–5:47) The hosts review "Brexit The Movie," characterizing it as an effective piece of propaganda for the leave campaign that highlights the economic success of non-EU nations like Norway and Switzerland. They contrast the regulatory environments of the UK and post-WWII Germany while criticizing 250 British celebrities, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, for signing a letter urging citizens to remain in the European Union. Keywords: [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [benedict cumberbatch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benedict-cumberbatch.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Council on Foreign Relations, Globalism, and Fareed Zakaria (5:48–10:19) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak examine the membership and influence of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), noting the presence of high-ranking journalists and government officials. They discuss Fareed Zakaria's views on the U.S. Constitution and the role of figures like Eric Schmidt in promoting a globalist agenda through publications like Foreign Affairs magazine. Keywords: [cfr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cfr.md), [eric schmidt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-schmidt.md), [fareed zakaria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fareed-zakaria.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), foreign affairs [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/3.md) ### 4. One World Government, Wealth Protection, and CFR Membership Lists (10:21–14:29) The discussion shifts to a thesis that the push for a one-world government is primarily a mechanism for the global elite to protect their accumulated wealth from the chaos of war. The hosts analyze the 2014 CFR membership list, noting the inclusion of Chelsea Clinton, Warren Buffet, and Diane Sawyer, while highlighting the absence of figures like Bill Gates and Larry Ellison. Keywords: [one world government](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/one-world-government.md), [chelsea clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chelsea-clinton.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [warren buffet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warren-buffet.md), [diane sawyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diane-sawyer.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Bill Weld, Kristallnacht Comparison, and The Good German Syndrome (14:30–18:51) Libertarian vice-presidential candidate Bill Weld is criticized for comparing Donald Trump's immigration rhetoric to the events of Kristallnacht and the ghettos of Warsaw. The hosts deconstruct a viral "Good German Syndrome" list used by Trump critics, arguing that the historical parallels regarding government suppression and civil protest are inaccurate in the current American political climate. Keywords: [bill weld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-weld.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [kristallnacht](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristallnacht.md), [weimar republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weimar-republic.md), [holocaust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holocaust.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Robert McChesney, Democracy Now, and The Jobless Economy (18:52–22:32) Professor Robert McChesney appears on Democracy Now! to discuss his book, "People Get Ready," which addresses the challenges of a jobless economy and a citizen-less democracy. The hosts praise McChesney's deconstruction of corporate media interests and the impact of automation on the future of the American workforce. Keywords: robert mcchesney, [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), john nichols [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Bernie Sanders, Media Neglect, and Nevada Convention Reporting (22:32–25:52) The hosts analyze the mainstream media's marginalization of the Bernie Sanders campaign, citing data that shows disproportionate coverage favoring Hillary Clinton. They specifically criticize the reporting on the Nevada Democratic convention, alleging that journalists accepted establishment narratives of violence without verifying video evidence. Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [nevada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nevada.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/7.md) ### 8. EgyptAir Flight MS804, Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton Rhetoric (25:53–32:29) Following the disappearance of EgyptAir Flight MS804, Donald Trump immediately labeled the event an act of radical Islamic terrorism. Hillary Clinton responded by criticizing Trump's rhetoric as provocative and damaging to international coalitions, while the hosts dispute her claims regarding Trump's positions on NATO and North Korea. Keywords: ms804, [egyptair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egyptair.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Terrorism Narrative, MS804 Leaks, and Egyptian Officials (32:30–37:46) The media narrative surrounding EgyptAir Flight MS804 shifted rapidly toward terrorism based on unnamed U.S. official leaks. The hosts examine statements from the Egyptian Minister of Travel regarding the statistical likelihood of a terror attack versus a technical failure, noting how the media amplified these speculative comments. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), evan perez, [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [egyptair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egyptair.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Richard Quest, CNN Aviation Expert, and 2008 Arrest (37:47–40:22) John C. Dvorak recounts a 2008 incident involving CNN aviation correspondent Richard Quest, who was arrested in Central Park. The report details Quest being found with methamphetamine and a rope configuration involving his neck and genitals, which the hosts use to mock his current credibility as a news analyst. Keywords: [richard quest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-quest.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [central park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), [methamphetamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/methamphetamine.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/10.md) ### 11. ACARS Data, Smoke Reports, and Greek Radar Discrepancies (40:26–43:49) New data from the ACARS system suggests smoke was detected in the lavatory and avionics bay of Flight MS804 minutes before it disappeared. The hosts question the validity of reported radar data from Greek authorities, which claimed the aircraft performed extreme maneuvers before plunging into the Mediterranean Sea. Keywords: acars, [airbus a320](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a320.md), aviation herald, [radar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radar.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/11.md) ### 12. MS804 Equipment Change, Sky Marshals, and Naval Exercises (43:49–46:59) The hosts highlight anomalies in the MS804 flight, including an unscheduled equipment swap from a Boeing 737 to an Airbus A320 and the presence of three Sky Marshals on a lightly populated flight. They also note that the disappearance coincided with the conclusion of Egyptian-Greek maritime military exercises near Alexandria. Keywords: [egyptair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egyptair.md), [boeing 737](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-737.md), [airbus a320](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a320.md), sky marshals, [alexandria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Fly-By-Wire Systems, Debris Photos, and Investigation Secrecy (47:00–49:29) Analysis of the MS804 debris photos reveals pristine life vests alongside tattered clothing, leading to skepticism about the official recovery narrative. The hosts discuss the complexities of Airbus fly-by-wire systems and express concern that, like other recent aviation incidents, the full flight data and cockpit recordings may never be released to the public. Keywords: [fly-by-wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fly-by-wire.md), acars, [cockpit voice recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cockpit-voice-recorder.md), [debris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debris.md), [egyptair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egyptair.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/13.md) ### 14. ISIS Messaging, TSA Security Lines, and Controlled Narratives (49:30–53:10) The lack of a claim of responsibility from ISIS or other terrorist groups for the MS804 crash is noted as highly unusual in the current information war. The hosts suggest the messaging may be tightly controlled and link the event to the TSA's recent requests for increased funding and staffing due to long airport security lines. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [ricky gervais](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricky-gervais.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/14.md) ### 15. ISIS Execution Videos, Bokeh Cinematography, and Dutch Messaging (53:11–58:22) A new series of high-production execution videos from ISIS, monitored by Rita Katz and the SITE Intelligence Group, features advanced cinematography techniques like bokeh. One video includes a militant speaking Dutch, specifically threatening the Netherlands, which the hosts interpret as predictive programming or a targeted message to European nations. Keywords: [rita katz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rita-katz.md), sight intelligence group, bokeh, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [sharia law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharia-law.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/15.md) ### 16. MH17 Lawsuit, Max Verstappen, and the 33rd Parallel (58:23–1:00:47) Families of MH17 victims have filed a lawsuit against Russia and Vladimir Putin in the European Court of Human Rights. Meanwhile, the Dutch media is focused on Formula One driver Max Verstappen's recent victory, which the hosts view as a distraction from geopolitical issues. They also note that Flight MS804 disappeared near the 33rd parallel. Keywords: [mh17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh17.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [max verstappen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-verstappen.md), 33rd parallel, [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Tunisia Flight Path, Bomb Planting Theories, and Arab Spring (1:00:48–1:03:20) The hosts trace the previous flight paths of the MS804 aircraft, noting it had traveled through Tunisia and Eritrea before arriving in Paris. They speculate on the possibility of a bomb being planted during these stops and discuss the geopolitical significance of Tunisia as the origin of the Arab Spring. Keywords: [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [eritrea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eritrea.md), [flightaware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flightaware.md), [ads-b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ads-b.md), [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/17.md) ### 18. No Agenda Art, Show Reposting, and Open Source Content (1:03:21–1:05:36) Adam Curry thanks Nick the Rat for the Episode 826 album art and encourages producers to upload work to the No Agenda Art Generator. He clarifies the show's open-source policy, encouraging listeners to repost the full show on their own blogs or platforms like Google Play to help propagate the content. Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [nick the rat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nick-the-rat.md), [wordpress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wordpress.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [google play](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-play.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Executive Producer Donations, Job Karma, and Munich Meetups (1:05:37–1:09:47) Dave Thompson is knighted after contributing $1,000, framing it as a licensing fee for his engineering business. Other major donors, including Tyler Fox in Munich, receive "Job Karma" for their upcoming professional endeavors, and the hosts promote a new cycle of No Agenda meetups starting in Austria and Germany. Keywords: [munich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/munich.md), [poutine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poutine.md), [rye whiskey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rye-whiskey.md), [job karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-karma.md), licensing fee [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Komkommertijd, Radio Engineering, and Podcasting Future (1:09:48–1:13:06) A listener from the Netherlands explains the term "komkommertijd" (cucumber time), referring to the slow news season. The hosts discuss the hierarchy of media, comparing the role of a radio engineer—as depicted by Ricky Gervais—to the superior independence of the No Agenda network. Keywords: komkommertijd, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [ricky gervais](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ricky-gervais.md), radio engineer, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Peerage Upgrades, Birthday Celebrations, and Commercial Interference (1:13:07–1:16:47) The hosts process various donations, including a 60th birthday tribute for David McAnally and a $200 contribution from Christopher Dolan. They emphasize that the show's "value-for-value" model allows them to operate without commercial interference, encouraging producers to list their executive producer credits on professional profiles like LinkedIn. Keywords: romeoville, brookline, [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Universal Basic Income, Switzerland Referendum, and Finland Trials (1:16:47–1:20:44) The discussion turns to Universal Basic Income (UBI), following a failed referendum in Switzerland and ongoing interest in Finland and the Netherlands. The hosts examine the concept as a potential replacement for traditional welfare systems, though they express concern that it may turn citizens into "food for corporations." Keywords: [ubi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ubi.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), [welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/welfare.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Millennial Hopelessness, Automation, and Pyrrhic Work-Life Balance (1:20:44–1:23:44) An anonymous millennial producer writes to the show explaining that the generation's support for UBI stems from a sense of hopelessness regarding automation and permanent unemployment. The letter describes a "Pyrrhic work-life balance" where smart graduates work minimum-wage jobs while facing crushing debt and existential listlessness. Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), pyrrhic victory, [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md), hopelessness [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Manufactured Revolt, Black Lives Matter, and Negative Income Tax (1:23:45–1:26:18) The hosts discuss the theory that UBI is being manufactured to prevent a populist revolt as economic conditions worsen. They compare the current movement to Richard Nixon's proposed negative income tax from the 1970s and argue that the existing bureaucracy thrives on the misery and rules created by the current system. Keywords: [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md), [economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), revolt, [bureaucracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bureaucracy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Justin Trudeau, Bill Clinton, and the Vasectomy Theory (1:26:18–1:29:25) John C. Dvorak posits a theory that Bill Clinton and Justin Trudeau exhibit behaviors associated with having had vasectomies during eras of "population bomb" hysteria. He suggests that the intellectual climate of the 1970s pressured men into the procedure, leading to what he describes as a specific personality shift in male leaders. Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md), [paul ehrlich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ehrlich.md), [population bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-bomb.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Canadian Parliament Elbowing Incident and Millennial Politics (1:29:25–1:34:07) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is criticized for a physical altercation in the Canadian Parliament where he accidentally elbowed MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau. The hosts mock the "overwhelming" emotional response from the involved MPs, characterizing the entire event as a display of millennial-style drama within government. Keywords: [justin trudeau](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justin-trudeau.md), ruth ellen brosseau, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parliament.md), tom mulcair [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Safe Spaces, Feminist Rhetoric, and Trudeau's Apology (1:34:10–1:37:31) Following the elbowing incident, MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau claimed she had to leave the chamber for a "safe space" and missed a vote due to being overwhelmed. Justin Trudeau issued an unreserved apology, which the hosts ridicule as being inconsistent with his self-proclaimed feminist identity and typical of modern political theater. Keywords: [safe space](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-space.md), [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md), [parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parliament.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Intersectionality, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Kimberly Crenshaw (1:37:32–1:41:46) The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is promoting "intersectionality" through its Teaching Tolerance program, a concept originally developed by legal scholar Kimberley Crenshaw in the 1980s. The hosts examine how this framework is being introduced in schools, such as in Portland, to discuss overlapping systems of oppression and privilege. Keywords: [intersectionality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intersectionality.md), [splc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md), kimberley crenshaw, [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Teaching Tolerance, Marginalized Groups, and Identity Politics (1:41:47–1:45:53) The hosts review educational materials from Tolerance.org that use fictional characters like "Fatima from Somalia" and "Greta from an affluent family" to teach children about marginalized identities. They argue that these materials are designed to train students in a new language of identity politics and white privilege. Keywords: fatima, [somalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/somalia.md), [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md), [splc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/29.md) ### 30. North Carolina HB2, Minimum Wage, and Police Power (1:45:54–1:48:04) The hosts deconstruct North Carolina's HB2 bill, arguing that the media's focus on "bathroom rights" obscures the bill's primary purpose: the Wage and Hour Act. They explain that the legislation actually prevents local municipalities from raising the minimum wage, using state police power to protect business interests. Keywords: hb2, [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [minimum wage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minimum-wage.md), wage and hour act, [toilets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toilets.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Indigenous Land Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Alcatraz Occupation (1:48:05–1:51:07) On Democracy Now!, representatives from Black Lives Matter and Canadian indigenous groups discuss solidarity in the face of police violence. The hosts recall the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz by Native Americans and discuss the recurring cycle of indigenous land rights movements in North America. Keywords: [indigenous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indigenous.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [alcatraz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alcatraz.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), solidarity [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Native American Protest Songs and All Lives Matter Rhetoric (1:51:12–1:54:16) The hosts review the history of Native American-themed hit songs from the early 1970s, such as Redbone's "We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee." They discuss the difficulty of finding a concise response to "Black Lives Matter," dismissing "All Lives Matter" as a failed rhetorical strategy that misses the point of the debate. Keywords: redbone, wounded knee, [cherokee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cherokee.md), protest songs, [1973](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1973.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Propaganda Techniques, Smear Machines, and Edward Snowden (1:54:17–1:57:46) John C. Dvorak discusses the effectiveness of repetitive public relations techniques in shaping public perception of figures like Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Edward Snowden. He shares a listener's misunderstanding of a facetious comment regarding Snowden being a "traitor," highlighting the difficulty of communicating nuance to a "smear-machine" conditioned audience. 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Keywords: [emojis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emojis.md), [facetime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facetime.md), favor, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [communication](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communication.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/827-elboob/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Gov.UK Verify, National ID Cards, and Verizon Data (2:02:19–2:08:11) The UK government has launched "Gov.UK Verify," a new digital identity service partnered with companies like Verizon to manage citizen access to government services. The hosts warn that this centralized database of passports, driving licenses, and payment cards is a prime target for identity theft and represents a step toward a "New World Order" surveillance state. 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