# Tool Followers

> Government transparency hits a new low as officials admit to scrubbing public records while schools trade academic excellence for a controversial brand of radical inclusivity.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 830
- **Published:** 2016-06-04
- **Length:** 2h 59m
- **Topics:** [State Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Milo Yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), [Zika Virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika-virus.md), [Harambe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harambe.md), [Fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [Gary Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers

## About this episode

The State Department faces intense scrutiny after Rear Admiral John Kirby admitted to the deliberate removal of a three-minute segment from a 2013 press briefing video regarding secret Iran nuclear negotiations. This excision from the DVIDS repository has sparked a debate over government transparency and the potential manipulation of public records to evade search algorithms. The incident coincides with new legal revelations from Judge Andrew Napolitano regarding Hillary Clinton’s use of an inoperable BlackBerry to bypass the Freedom of Information Act.

In Texas, Plano Senior High School administrators banned National Honor Society members from wearing graduation stoles to ensure no students felt excluded, a move critics compare to the dystopian equality of Kurt Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron. Meanwhile, British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos sparked massive protests at UCLA during his controversial college tour, leading to a heavy police response and student lockdowns. The FDA has also drawn fire for approving candy-flavored amphetamines for children with ADHD, while the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation demonstrated the release of genetically modified mosquitoes at the Recode Conference to combat the Zika virus.

President Barack Obama’s use of the slang term okie-doke during a recent speech is analyzed alongside a musical remix of his signature stammers. The episode also features a report on the Austin Bug-Eating Festival where crickets are served as the protein of the future. Dame Elise provides a batch of homemade limoncello from Alaska, sparking a debate on the texture of wild versus farmed salmon.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/transcript.md.

### 1. Amazon Prime Now Delivery Experiences and Tipping (0:00–3:31)

A host describes using Amazon Prime Now for grocery deliveries in Austin, highlighting the convenience of 30-minute delivery for heavy items like San Pellegrino water and toilet paper. The discussion covers the logistics of building access for delivery personnel and the mandatory $5 tip built into the service. Amazon is reportedly opening a large new warehouse in San Marcos to expand its regional footprint.

Keywords: amazon prime now, delivery service, [tipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tipping.md), san pellegrino, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Telemarketing Harassment and Phone Etiquette Frustrations (3:32–5:26)

Frustrations are expressed regarding the failure of the National Do Not Call List to prevent persistent telemarketing calls, specifically mentioning "Rachel" and offers for Google search rankings. A strict personal policy is shared regarding hanging up on callers who ask "Is this Adam Curry?" without first introducing themselves. The segment highlights a perceived decline in professional phone manners among modern callers.

Keywords: [telemarketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemarketing.md), [do not call list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/do-not-call-list.md), google rankings, phone etiquette, rachel from search

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Milo Yiannopoulos College Tour and UCLA Protests (5:27–7:47)

British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is currently on a controversial college tour titled "The Dangerous Faggot Tour," drawing significant protests at campuses like UCLA. Protesters reportedly blocked doors to prevent his speech, leading to high-tension confrontations. Audio is played of a protester at UCLA having a vocal "tantrum" during the event.

Keywords: [milo yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), [ucla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ucla.md), dangerous faggot tour, [social justice warriors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice-warriors.md), [campus protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campus-protests.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Plano Senior High School Graduation Gown Controversy (7:57–11:27)

Plano Senior High School in Texas reportedly banned National Honor Society members from wearing special stoles at graduation to avoid making other students feel excluded. This event is compared to the Kurt Vonnegut short story "Harrison Bergeron," which depicts a dystopian future where the government enforces total equality by handicapping the talented and beautiful.

Keywords: plano senior high school, national honor society, [graduation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graduation.md), [kurt vonnegut](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kurt-vonnegut.md), [harrison bergeron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harrison-bergeron.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/4.md)

### 5. University Tuition Fees and Safe Space Culture (11:27–12:12)

The rise of "safe space" culture in university systems is attributed to the high cost of tuition fees. It is argued that because students pay significant amounts for their education, administrations feel pressured to knuckle under to student demands to protect their financial interests.

Keywords: university tuition, [safe spaces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safe-spaces.md), collective unconscious, [higher education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md), [student demands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-demands.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Harambe the Gorilla Shooting and Social Media Reactions (12:14–15:07)

The killing of Harambe the gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo to protect a child who fell into the enclosure has sparked intense social media debate. Various tweets are read that frame the incident through the lens of white privilege and racial politics, with some users claiming the animal's life was devalued because of the child's race.

Keywords: [harambe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harambe.md), cincinnati zoo, gorilla, [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), twitter reactions

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Child Safety Leashes and GPS Geofencing Technology (15:07–17:49)

A personal anecdote about using a physical leash for a toddler in airports leads to a discussion on modern technological alternatives. The concept of using GPS-enabled necklaces and smartphone apps to create "geofences" for children is explored. The hosts joke about the potential for "shock collars" to train children for a future of societal compliance.

Keywords: [child safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-safety.md), toddler leash, [geofencing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geofencing.md), [gps tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps-tracking.md), parenting apps

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/7.md)

### 8. UCLA Murder-Suicide and Massive Police Response (17:50–25:50)

A murder-suicide involving a professor at UCLA triggered a massive police and SWAT response, placing the campus on lockdown for two hours. ABC News footage describes students barricading themselves in classrooms while police searched backpacks and ordered students to their knees. The response is criticized as an over-militarized exercise that terrorized students long after the threat had ended.

Keywords: [ucla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ucla.md), [shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shooting.md), [murder-suicide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murder-suicide.md), [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [david muir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-muir.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/8.md)

### 9. State Department Video Editing and Transparency Issues (25:51–37:53)

Rear Admiral John Kirby addressed the deliberate removal of a three-minute segment from a 2013 State Department press briefing video regarding Iran nuclear negotiations. While Kirby admitted an editor received a request to excise the footage, he stated no formal investigation would be pursued because no rules against such edits existed at the time. The incident has raised significant questions about government transparency and the archiving of public records.

Keywords: [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [john kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), iran negotiations, [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [video editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-editing.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/9.md)

### 10. DVIDS Repository and Hillary Clinton's Secret Negotiations (37:55–43:55)

The State Department's use of the DVIDS repository for video archiving is scrutinized following the "glitch" that removed sensitive Iran negotiation footage. It is suggested the edit was made to prevent the footage from being indexed by search algorithms. Speculation is raised regarding a potential link between these secret negotiations and a rumored helicopter crash involving Hillary Clinton.

Keywords: dvids, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [search algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-algorithms.md), [john kirby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kirby.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Barack Obama's Speech Stammer and "Okie-Doke" Reference (43:57–50:51)

President Barack Obama's recent speech patterns are analyzed, with the hosts suggesting his long pauses are a technique to manage a latent stutter. During a speech criticizing Donald Trump, Obama used the term "okie-doke," which is identified as slang for a trick or a fake-out. The segment includes a musical remix of the President's stammering.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [stuttering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stuttering.md), okie-doke, [speech patterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speech-patterns.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Podcast Album Art Standards and Apple's Implementation (50:51–54:25)

The importance of attractive, symbolic album art for podcast episodes is discussed, highlighting the work of producer Mark G. The technical side of podcasting is addressed, specifically how Apple often fails to support its own patented standards for per-episode album art within its podcasting app.

Keywords: [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [rss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss.md), [apple podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-podcasts.md), podcasting standards, [mark g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-g.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Dame Elise's Limoncello and Farmed Salmon Quality (54:25–58:42)

Dame Elise, a producer from Alaska, sent the hosts a batch of homemade limoncello. The conversation shifts to the fishing season in Bristol Bay and the difference between wild-caught and farmed salmon. Farmed salmon is criticized for its "white goo" discharge and squeaky texture compared to the mild flavor of real salmon.

Keywords: [limoncello](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/limoncello.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), farmed salmon, smoked salmon, dame elise

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Sir Richard Moffett and Reverse Mortgage Donations (58:46–1:01:59)

Sir Richard Moffett, an 85-year-old listener, sent a donation and a note expressing his support for the show and Donald Trump. The hosts joke about the PBS strategy of soliciting annuities and suggest listeners look into reverse mortgages as a way to provide long-term financial support to the podcast.

Keywords: richard moffett, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), reverse mortgage, [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Memorial Day Misconceptions and Media Coverage (1:02:01–1:05:19)

The hosts criticize the general public and media for confusing Memorial Day with Veterans Day. They argue that the holiday should focus exclusively on honoring those who died in military service, rather than living veterans, and criticize the Google Doodle and news anchors for missing this distinction.

Keywords: [memorial day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memorial-day.md), [arlington cemetery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arlington-cemetery.md), google doodle, [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md), fallen soldiers

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Health Karma for Jean and Gitmo America Healthcare (1:05:20–1:06:51)

A request for "health karma" is granted for Jean, the wife of a show Baron, following an emergency room visit and difficulties navigating insurance coverage for a necessary surgery. The situation is used to mock the current state of the American healthcare system, referred to as "Gitmo America."

Keywords: [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgery.md), gitmo america, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Polling Industry Pre-Excusing Election Prediction Failures (1:06:53–1:09:46)

An article from The Hill suggests that pollsters are already expressing doubt about their ability to accurately predict the Trump-Clinton election due to high unfavorable ratings. The hosts interpret this as the polling industry "pre-excusing" future failures or potential fraud, following their failure to predict the rise of Donald Trump.

Keywords: [nate silver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nate-silver.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md), [the hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hill.md), media fraud

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Austin Bug-Eating Festival and Cricket Flour (1:09:47–1:11:27)

The 9th annual Austin Bug-Eating Festival is taking place, promoting the consumption of insects as a future food source. One of the hosts plans to attend and sample various bugs, including crickets and potentially cockroaches, to report back on the experience.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), bug-eating festival, [cricket flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cricket-flour.md), [entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entomophagy.md), [cockroaches](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cockroaches.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Artificial Intelligence Skepticism and B12 Supplements (1:11:28–1:14:10)

A discussion about a dinner with an "Obot" (Obama supporter) leads to a critique of the hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence, which the hosts argue is mostly just APIs. Concerns are raised about a host's recent forgetfulness, which is jokingly attributed to a lack of B12 supplements.

Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [api](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/api.md), [b12](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/b12.md), [memory loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memory-loss.md), futurism

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Child Calls 911 on Father for Traffic Violation (1:14:11–1:16:57)

A six-year-old boy in Quincy, Massachusetts, called 911 to report his father for running a red light. The hosts find the story distressing, viewing it as a sign of a society where children are encouraged to "rat out" their parents to authorities, comparing it to environmental reporting programs.

Keywords: [911](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/911.md), quincy massachusetts, traffic violation, family betrayal, [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/20.md)

### 21. FDA Approval of Candy-Flavored ADHD Medication (1:16:58–1:17:53)

The FDA has approved candy-flavored amphetamines, specifically gummy bear-style medication, for children with ADHD. The hosts criticize this move as a way for the pharmaceutical industry to make powerful drugs more appealing to children and their parents.

Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [amphetamines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amphetamines.md), [gummy bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gummy-bears.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Hillary Clinton's Robotic Media Responses and FBI Inquiry (1:17:54–1:23:03)

Hillary Clinton's responses to questions about the FBI's email investigation are analyzed. By overlaying audio from two different interviews on MSNBC and CNN, the hosts demonstrate that Clinton uses identical, word-for-word scripts to pivot from the investigation to attacking Donald Trump, describing her performance as "robotic."

Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [media spin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-spin.md), word-for-word

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Judge Napolitano on Hillary Clinton's Email Deposition (1:23:04–1:28:49)

Judge Andrew Napolitano breaks down the legal implications of Cheryl Mills' recent deposition. Key revelations include Clinton's use of a BlackBerry that was inoperable in the State Department, forcing her to leave her secure office to communicate. Napolitano argues this was a deliberate attempt to bypass the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and hide "shakedowns" related to the Clinton Foundation.

Keywords: [andrew napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-napolitano.md), [cheryl mills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheryl-mills.md), brian pagliano, [blackberry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackberry.md), [foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and DNC Lobbyist Rules (1:28:49–1:31:23)

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is under fire for quietly repealing DNC ethics rules that previously prevented federal lobbyists from donating to the party. Reports suggest she provided lobbyists with a "menu of options" for influence at the upcoming convention, deepening the rift between the DNC and the Bernie Sanders campaign.

Keywords: [debbie wasserman schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-wasserman-schultz.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [lobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbyists.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Bernie Sanders Movement and Paul McCartney Comparison (1:31:23–1:33:59)

An MSNBC commentator compared the emotional intensity of Bernie Sanders' supporters to Paul McCartney in 1964. The hosts mock the dated cultural reference and the suggestion that young women are reacting to Sanders with the same fervor as fans during the British Invasion.

Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [paul mccartney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-mccartney.md), beatlemania, [youth vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youth-vote.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Hillary Clinton and Obama Administration Fracking Promotion (1:34:00–1:37:24)

Despite their environmental rhetoric, the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton have been aggressive proponents of fracking. Leaked emails show Clinton's aides discussed using Poland as a "laboratory" for fracking in Europe, while federal agencies recently cleared the way for offshore fracking in California despite earthquake risks.

Keywords: [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), environmental review, [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Obama's Hurricane Season Warnings and Climate Change (1:37:25–1:39:48)

President Obama visited FEMA to receive updates on the 2016 hurricane season, warning that climate change will make storms more powerful and devastating. The hosts point out that there has been a 127-month "drought" of major hurricanes hitting the U.S. mainland, contradicting previous dire predictions.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [fema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema.md), [hurricane season](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-season.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [noaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noaa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Vets vs. Hate Movement and Soros Funding (1:39:49–1:44:49)

The "Vets vs. Hate" movement, led by Perry O'Brien, has been protesting Donald Trump's veteran fundraising efforts. An investigation into the group's leadership reveals connections to the Wildfire Project and the Center for Story-Based Strategy, organizations with documented financial ties to George Soros.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), vets vs hate, perry o'brien, [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Donald Trump Calls ABC Reporter Tom Yamas a "Sleaze" (1:44:49–1:48:14)

During a heated press conference regarding veteran donations, Donald Trump singled out ABC News reporter Tom Yamas, calling him a "sleaze." Trump defended his aggressive stance toward the media, stating that this is how he would conduct White House press briefings if elected.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [tom yamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-yamas.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), sleaze, [press conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-conference.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Media Industry Decline and Low Public Trust (1:48:14–1:51:12)

The news media is facing a crisis of credibility, with public trust ratings lower than those of Congress. The hosts argue that the industry's reliance on pharmaceutical advertising prevents honest reporting on drug pricing, while "elites" like Bill Kristol remain delusional about their ability to control the political narrative.

Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [media trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-trust.md), [pharmaceutical ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-ads.md), [news ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-ratings.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Gary Johnson's Libertarian Campaign and Immigration Stance (1:51:12–1:55:35)

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and his running mate Bill Weld are criticizing Donald Trump's immigration policies, with Weld comparing them to Nazi Germany. Johnson argues that Trump's deportation plans are "incendiary" and racist, particularly in a border state like New Mexico.

Keywords: [gary johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-johnson.md), [libertarian party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libertarian-party.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [bill weld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-weld.md), [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/31.md)

### 32. John McCain's "Chemtrail Kelly" Attack Ad (1:55:35–1:57:16)

Senator John McCain has released a targeted attack ad against his primary opponent, Kelly Ward, labeling her "Chemtrail Kelly." The ad uses Ward's past willingness to listen to constituents' concerns about chemtrails to frame her as a conspiracy theorist unfit for office.

Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), kelly ward, [chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [political ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-ads.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Houston Shooting Rampage and PTSD Narrative (1:57:17–2:01:21)

Dionisio Garza III, an Army veteran, went on a deadly shooting rampage in Houston, firing over 200 rounds. Media reports emphasized his struggle with PTSD and his supposed obsession with "conspiracies" regarding the collapse of the dollar, a narrative the hosts suggest was used to quickly bury the story.

Keywords: dionisio garza, [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [ptsd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ptsd.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), army veteran

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Gotthard Base Tunnel Opening in Switzerland (2:01:24–2:07:30)

The world's longest rail tunnel, the 57-kilometer Gotthard Base Tunnel, has officially opened in Switzerland after 17 years of construction. While celebrated as a feat of European unity, the project was funded entirely by Swiss taxpayers. German Chancellor Angela Merkel admitted that Germany is behind schedule on the connecting infrastructure needed to fully utilize the route.

Keywords: gotthard base tunnel, [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/34.md)

### 35. State Department Travel Warning for Europe and Euro 2016 (2:07:32–2:10:36)

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for Americans visiting Europe this summer, citing potential terrorist targets like the Euro 2016 soccer tournament in France and World Youth Day in Poland. The warning comes amid widespread labor strikes in France that have disrupted transportation and fuel supplies.

Keywords: [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [travel warning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-warning.md), euro 2016, [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/35.md)

### 36. French Railway Strikes and ISIS Soccer Threats (2:10:37–2:13:41)

French railway workers (SNCF) are continuing indefinite strikes against labor reforms, threatening to disrupt the European Championship. While intelligence agencies warn of ISIS targeting the matches, the hosts express skepticism, suggesting the terror warnings might be a "bogus" distraction or tied to undisclosed trade deals.

Keywords: [sncf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sncf.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strikes.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Podcast Awards and "De-Douching" New Donors (2:13:43–2:16:18)

The hosts announce that the Podcast Awards are open for voting and thank new donors. One donor, Nick from Portland, describes being "punched in the mouth" (introduced to the show) by a carpool buddy and receives a "de-douching" for his first-time contribution.

Keywords: [podcast awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-awards.md), [carpooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carpooling.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), sick beats

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Birthday Shoutouts and Palindrome Donation Group (2:16:20–2:24:15)

A large group of donors contributed exactly $61.16 to mark the "lucky palindrome" date of June 1, 2016. The hosts read through a long list of contributors and provide birthday shoutouts for various producers and family members, including four-year-old Henri Mackie.

Keywords: lucky palindrome, 6-1-16, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Scientific Reproducibility Crisis and Chatham House Rules (2:24:16–2:31:30)

The medical journal The Lancet has highlighted a crisis in scientific research, noting that a significant portion of published studies are unreproducible due to data manipulation and a broken peer review process. The hosts discuss how these issues are being debated under "Chatham House Rules," which allow for the use of information while protecting the identity of the speakers.

Keywords: [the lancet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-lancet.md), reproducibility, [peer review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peer-review.md), chatham house rules, science crisis

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Sausage-Wielding Extremists Attack Vegan Cafe in Tbilisi (2:31:30–2:34:32)

A group of "sausage-wielding extremists" reportedly attacked a vegan cafe in Tbilisi, Georgia, by throwing meat at patrons. The hosts suggest this bizarre event is being used to create a media association between meat-eating and Nazi ideology, further polarizing dietary choices.

Keywords: [tbilisi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tbilisi.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), vegan cafe, [nazis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazis.md), meat-eating

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Brexit Polling and Fundraising Exercises (2:34:35–2:36:17)

Recent polls show 52% of UK voters favor leaving the European Union (Brexit). The hosts argue that these polls are often "fundraising exercises" for the media and that the "stay" side, which has more money, will likely prevail despite the current numbers.

Keywords: [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [fundraising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fundraising.md), media income

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Zika Virus Funding and the First U.S. Case (2:36:18–2:42:51)

The first baby with Zika-related microcephaly was born in New Jersey to a mother from Honduras. The hosts analyze the suspicious timing and details of the case, noting that a Fox News doctor was in the delivery room and the CDC had been tracking the mother for months. They suggest the case is being used to secure $1.9 billion in government funding.

Keywords: [zika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika.md), [microcephaly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microcephaly.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), hackensack medical center, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/funding.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Mosquito Release Demo (2:42:53–2:47:04)

At the Recode Conference, the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation demonstrated a "citizen science" project involving the release of genetically modified mosquitoes to combat Zika. The hosts criticize the cavalier attitude toward releasing modified insects into the environment and the lack of public oversight.

Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [mosquitoes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mosquitoes.md), [zika](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika.md), recode conference, wolbachia

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Facebook Messenger Microphone Eavesdropping Claims (2:47:05–2:48:48)

Facebook has admitted that its Messenger app can turn on a user's microphone to listen to their environment. While the company claims this is to provide "helpful" features, many users report receiving highly specific targeted ads immediately after having private, offline conversations about those products.

Keywords: [facebook messenger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook-messenger.md), [microphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone.md), [targeted ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeted-ads.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [eavesdropping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eavesdropping.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Peter Thiel vs. Gawker and EU Hate Speech Pledge (2:48:48–2:52:42)

The legal battle between Peter Thiel and Gawker is discussed, with the hosts noting that wealthy individuals have historically used their resources to challenge media outlets. Meanwhile, major tech companies like Facebook and Google have pledged to the European Union to remove "hate speech" within 24 hours, a move that effectively criminalizes certain speech across their global platforms.

Keywords: [peter thiel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-thiel.md), [gawker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gawker.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Arizona Hiker Killed by Bees and "Guess the Movie" (2:52:53–2:56:34)

A hiker in Arizona died after being stung over 1,000 times by a swarm of hostile bees. The show concludes with a "Guess the Movie" segment featuring a clip from the cult horror film "Frankenhooker," which includes the famous "Oh the humanity" line originally from the Hindenburg disaster.

Keywords: africanized bees, [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), frankenhooker, [hindenburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hindenburg.md), movie trivia

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/46.md)

### 47. NBA Finals and Show Sign-Off (2:56:35–2:59:26)

The hosts wrap up the episode by mentioning the start of the NBA Finals and requesting "Curry" jerseys from listeners. They sign off from their respective locations in Austin and Northern California, followed by a montage of the show's recent musical themes and jingles.

Keywords: [nba finals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nba-finals.md), [stephen curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-curry.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/830-tool-followers/chapter/47.md)

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