# Eat Lipstick

> A deep dive into the media's 'alternate universe' narrative, fraudulent digital ad traffic from China, and the suspicious silence surrounding the Awan brothers' congressional security breach.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 903
- **Published:** 2017-02-12
- **Length:** 2h 54m
- **Topics:** [Awan Brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/awan-brothers.md), [Michael Flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), Traffic Fraud, Ercan Findikoglu, Lipstick Propaganda, [White House Leaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-leaks.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick

## About this episode

The mainstream media is currently pushing a coordinated narrative of chaos within the Trump White House, with David Brooks and The New York Times claiming staffers cannot find light switches. This episode deconstructs these reports alongside the escalating Michael Flynn surveillance scandal involving the CIA and FBI. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze how intelligence leaks are being weaponized against the National Security Advisor while the press ignores significant security breaches on Capitol Hill.

Evidence of massive digital advertising fraud has surfaced as Alexa.com data reveals that up to 58% of traffic for The New York Times and The Washington Post originated from China in December. Despite these outlets being banned in China, the traffic persists, suggesting a bot-driven arbitrage model to inflate ad rates. Meanwhile, the Awan brothers—IT staffers for Debbie Wasserman Schultz—face scrutiny for unauthorized access to House computer networks, a story largely suppressed by major networks like CNN and MSNBC. The program also examines the European Union's deal to finance migrant camps in Libya and the historical rhetoric of Barack Obama regarding illegal immigration.

In a bizarre turn, a contestant on The Bachelor claimed she was forced to eat lipstick due to poverty in Russia, a segment the hosts mock as low-level propaganda. The broadcast features a formal knighting ceremony for the Baron of Mexico and a classic John C. Dvorak rant about the proper way to eat nuts on an airplane. The show concludes with a look at the 'war on cash' following the sentencing of Turkish hacker Ercan Findikoglu for a $40 million ATM looting scheme.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/transcript.md.

### 1. Podcast Introduction, Technical Screencast, Alternate Universe Banter (0:00–4:36)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, noting the end of the California drought. Curry describes a new technical experiment involving a live screencast on YouTube to show the "sausage-making" process of the show's production. The hosts engage in their recurring "alternate universe" bit, transitioning into political commentary through a surreal lens.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), screencasting, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [alternate universe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alternate-universe.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Tim Kaine, Lena Dunham, Societal Structures (4:37–12:40)

Senator Tim Kaine describes his post-election experience as living in an alternate reality. Actress Lena Dunham criticizes the 53% of white women who voted for Donald Trump, comparing her feminist outreach to parenting a teenager. The hosts deconstruct Dunham's comments regarding "societal structures" and her use of "newspeak" phrases like "safe and affordable reproductive care" instead of the word abortion.

Keywords: [tim kaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-kaine.md), [lena dunham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lena-dunham.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [hbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hbo.md), [social justice warrior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice-warrior.md), reproductive care

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/2.md)

### 3. The Man in the High Castle, Liberal Science Fiction (12:40–14:12)

A listener suggestion links the media's frequent use of the term "alternate universe" to the popularity of the Amazon Prime series The Man in the High Castle. The theory posits that liberals, who view the current administration as fascist, are drawing parallels to the show's dystopian premise. Dvorak dismisses the show as tedious and unwatchable despite its popularity.

Keywords: [amazon prime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-prime.md), the man in the high castle, philip k dick, [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [science fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-fiction.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/3.md)

### 4. CBS News Flu Season Report, Vaccine Promotion (14:13–18:19)

CBS News reports on a peak in the flu season, highlighting school closures in Missouri and pediatric influxes in New Jersey. The hosts criticize a specific segment featuring a woman who tested negative for the flu but still pledged to get the vaccine. They characterize the reporting as blatant promotion for the pharmaceutical industry rather than objective news.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [flu season](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-season.md), h3 virus, [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), john lepook, [medical reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-reporting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Yvette Falarca, UC Berkeley Riots, By Any Means Necessary (18:21–30:42)

Middle school teacher and activist Yvette Falarca defends the militant protests at UC Berkeley that prevented Milo Yiannopoulos from speaking. Falarca characterizes Yiannopoulos as a fascist and white supremacist, arguing that "militant protest" is a successful model for the anti-Trump movement. The hosts trace the origins of the phrase "by any means necessary" from Jean-Paul Sartre to Malcolm X.

Keywords: yvette falarca, [milo yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md), bam n, militant protest, [black bloc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-bloc.md), [malcolm x](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-x.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/5.md)

### 6. MSNBC Frank Saga, Iraqi Interpreters, Marine Uniform Claims (30:44–41:04)

MSNBC features Zach Iskall, a former Marine, advocating for an Iraqi interpreter named Frank who is allegedly stuck due to the travel ban. The hosts deconstruct the segment, noting that Iskall admits the case is actually moving forward despite the "crisis" framing. They question the claim that the interpreter wore an official Marine Corps uniform in combat, suggesting it is a rhetorical device to shame American viewers.

Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), zach iskall, [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), iraqi interpreter, [marine corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-corps.md), [immigration ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-ban.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Refugee Resettlement Process, General John Kelly Flashback (41:07–47:56)

The discussion continues regarding the refugee vetting process and the role of the United Nations in resettlement. A flashback to 2007 features General John Kelly, now the Homeland Security Secretary, discussing the obligation to protect interpreters. The hosts argue that MSNBC is presenting standard administrative procedures as a unique scandal caused by the Trump administration.

Keywords: [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [refugee resettlement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugee-resettlement.md), [john kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kelly.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [andrea mitchell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrea-mitchell.md), [vetting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vetting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/7.md)

### 8. European Union Libya Deal, Obama 2005 Border Rhetoric (47:58–52:28)

The European Union defends a deal to finance migrant camps in Libya to stem the flow of African migration. The hosts play a 2005 clip of then-Senator Barack Obama using strong rhetoric against illegal immigration and undocumented workers. They compare this historical stance to the current media outrage over similar policies implemented by the Trump administration.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [unhcr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unhcr.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [illegal immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illegal-immigration.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Judy Woodruff, Angela Rye, Refugee Terrorist Meme (52:30–55:37)

PBS and CNN commentators discuss the lack of terrorist attacks from the seven countries listed in the travel ban. Angela Rye argues that no one from those countries has killed anyone on American soil, while Kaylee McEnany points to Somali refugee knife attacks. The hosts analyze the "meme" that refugees from these specific nations pose zero threat.

Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [angela rye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-rye.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [somalia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/somalia.md), refugee vetting, [9-11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Guadalupe Garcia de Reyes, Phoenix Deportation Protest (55:38–59:10)

Protesters in Phoenix attempt to block an ICE van deporting Guadalupe Garcia de Reyes, who had lived in the U.S. for 21 years. The media labels her the "first victim" of Trump's deportation policy, but the hosts note that such operations are often planned months in advance. They suggest the enforcement actions were likely in motion during the previous administration.

Keywords: [phoenix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phoenix.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [deportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deportation.md), guadalupe garcia de reyes, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/10.md)

### 11. ISIS Passport Machines, Syrian Refugee Security Concerns (59:10–1:02:30)

A 2015 ABC News report details how ISIS seized government passport printing machines in Syrian cities. The bulletin warns that fraudulent passports were used by suicide bombers in the Paris attacks to enter Europe as refugees. The hosts question why the current administration and media have stopped mentioning this specific security vulnerability during the travel ban debate.

Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), fake passports, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [paris attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-attacks.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Bill Kristol, Elitism, New Americans for Labor (1:02:33–1:08:27)

Editor Bill Kristol suggests that "new Americans" are needed because the white working class has become "decadent, lazy, and spoiled." The hosts blast Kristol as an elitist who views immigrants primarily as cheap labor for the wealthy. They discuss how this sentiment reflects a broader disdain for the American poor among both neoconservatives and progressive journalists.

Keywords: [bill kristol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-kristol.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [working class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/working-class.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [elitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elitism.md), new americans

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/12.md)

### 13. No Agenda Episode 903 Executive Producer Credits (1:08:29–1:14:21)

The hosts begin the executive producer credit segment, thanking Jerry Meisner for a $640 donation. They discuss the difficulties of tracking listener data and "knighthood" statuses without a formal database. A dispute over donation overlaps and birthday shout-outs leads to a discussion on the show's "value-for-value" funding model and administrative challenges.

Keywords: jerry meisner, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [accounting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accounting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Valentine's Day Donations, Listener Letters, De-douching Ceremony (1:14:22–1:25:04)

A series of Valentine's Day themed donations are read, including a patent developer working on matching dental remains for fallen soldiers. Listeners request "de-douching" ceremonies and "jobs karma" for their spouses. The hosts acknowledge the Noagendroid app developer and various "Dames" and "Knights" from Japan to Canada who support the broadcast.

Keywords: [valentine's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valentine-s-day.md), [crash emt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crash-emt.md), [kellyanne conway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kellyanne-conway.md), noagendroid, [jingles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingles.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Ercan Findikoglu, Global ATM Looting, War on Cash (1:25:05–1:31:44)

Turkish hacker Ercan Findikoglu is sentenced to eight years for masterminding a global ATM looting scheme that stole $40 million in a single 10-hour window. The Secret Service describes the operation as one of the most sophisticated in history. The hosts use the story to discuss the "war on cash" and the inherent insecurity of the U.S. "chip and sign" credit card system.

Keywords: ercan findikoglu, [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), atm theft, bank robbery, [chip and pin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-and-pin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/15.md)

### 16. White House Leaks, Congressional IT Staff Fired (1:31:45–1:36:28)

Maria Bartiromo reports on three congressional IT employees—Abid, Imran, and Jamal Awan—who were fired for unauthorized access to House computer networks. The staffers worked for members of the Intelligence and Foreign Affairs committees and were paid significantly higher salaries than typical aides. The hosts discuss potential ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and the lack of mainstream media coverage.

Keywords: [maria bartiromo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maria-bartiromo.md), abid awan, [imran awan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imran-awan.md), [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [debbie wasserman schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-wasserman-schultz.md), [leaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leaks.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/16.md)

### 17. David Brooks, White House Chaos, Light Switch Narrative (1:32:34–1:40:41)

The New York Times and David Brooks report on alleged chaos in the Trump White House, claiming staffers cannot find light switches or doorknobs. The hosts mock this narrative as a coordinated attempt to paint the administration as incompetent. They analyze a verbal slip by Brooks where he claimed the staff was in misery due to a "lack of chaos."

Keywords: [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), light switches, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [travel ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-ban.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Michael Flynn, Logan Act, CIA Media Influence (1:40:42–1:47:22)

National Security Advisor Michael Flynn is under fire for phone calls with the Russian ambassador regarding sanctions before the inauguration. The hosts argue that the CIA and FBI are leaking surveillance data to damage Flynn, whom they view as a "hard-ass" outsider. They compare Flynn's actions to President Obama's "open mic" promise of flexibility to Dmitry Medvedev.

Keywords: [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [logan act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logan-act.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Edward Snowden, Vladimir Putin, Mike Morell Claims (1:47:24–1:49:53)

Reports suggest Vladimir Putin might hand over Edward Snowden to Donald Trump as a "gift." Snowden tweets that this proves he never cooperated with Russian intelligence, as countries do not trade away their own spies. The hosts trace the rumor back to former CIA official Mike Morell and question the legality of Morell's own private communications with Russian sources.

Keywords: [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [mike morell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-morell.md), [logan act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logan-act.md), [spies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spies.md), [extradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extradition.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/19.md)

### 20. The Bachelor, Russian Sob Stories, Lipstick Anecdote (1:49:54–1:51:51)

A contestant on The Bachelor shares a "sob story" about her childhood in Russia, claiming her family was so poor they had no food and she resorted to eating lipstick. The hosts mock the segment as low-level propaganda designed to influence the show's massive audience. They joke about the absurdity of the "eating lipstick" claim as a precursor to a career in sex work.

Keywords: [the bachelor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-bachelor.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [reality tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reality-tv.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [hookers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers.md), [lipstick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lipstick.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Alexa Data, Mainstream Media Traffic Fraud, Chinese Bots (1:51:52–1:57:38)

An investigation into Alexa.com rankings reveals that up to 58% of traffic for The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Washington Post originated from China in December. The hosts discuss the "arbitrage" model of buying fake bot traffic to inflate ad rates. They argue that since The New York Times is banned in China, the traffic is clearly fraudulent, exposing a massive scandal in digital advertising.

Keywords: alexa.com, [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [click fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/click-fraud.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Adam Curry, Dutch TV Interview, Mainstream Media Failure (1:57:39–2:00:34)

Adam Curry recounts a recent experience being interviewed by the Dutch news program EenVandaag about the history of podcasting. Despite spending an hour on the interview and setting up professional equipment, he was only featured for 15 seconds with poor audio quality. Curry uses the anecdote to remind himself why he avoids mainstream media appearances.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), eenvandaag, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [interview](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interview.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Final Donor Thank-Yous, Birthday Shout-outs, Show Wrap (2:00:35–2:08:58)

The hosts conclude the donation segment with thanks to Doug Harvey, Herb Lamb, and various ham radio enthusiasts. They read a letter from a French teacher in Oklahoma about the state's low teacher pay. The segment ends with birthday wishes for listeners and a preview of the upcoming Grammy Awards, which the hosts expect to be highly political.

Keywords: doug harvey, [herb lamb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herb-lamb.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), waterfall, public school teachers, [grammys](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grammys.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/23.md)

### 24. No Agenda Knighting Ceremony, Baron of Mexico (2:09:00–2:10:35)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal "knighting" ceremony for donors who have contributed $1,000 or more. Oscar Nadal is named the Baron of Mexico, while Jared Meisner and Chuck Kendrick are inducted into the Round Table. The ceremony includes the traditional "Hook us and blow" jingle and a "knight on probation" designation for Kendrick.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [baron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baron.md), [round table](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/round-table.md), jared meisner, chuck kendrick, aichi kitagawa

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Maria Mara Turney, Larry King RT Interview, Car Repossession (2:10:36–2:12:12)

An actress appearing on Larry King's RT program confuses "towing" with "repossession" while telling a story about parking her car in New York City. The hosts mock her for the verbal slip and for forgetting whether she was in New York or Los Angeles during the interview. They use the clip as an example of the "idiocy" of celebrity political commentators.

Keywords: maria mara turney, [larry king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), car repossession, [towing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/towing.md), [celebrity interviews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrity-interviews.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/25.md)

### 26. The Nut Story, Airplane Etiquette, Fisting Method (2:12:13–2:14:07)

Adam Curry archives a classic John C. Dvorak "pet peeve" story regarding the proper way to eat nuts on an airplane. Dvorak describes his annoyance with passengers who use the "fisting method"—pouring a pile of nuts into their palm and shaking their fist to release them one by one. Curry plans to include the segment in a "Greatest Hits" collection.

Keywords: [peanuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peanuts.md), [airplane etiquette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airplane-etiquette.md), [hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hygiene.md), fisting method, archival work

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Girl Scout Robbery, Al Franken Voter Fraud Claims (2:14:07–2:17:36)

A local news report covers a man who robbed a Girl Scout cookie table at gunpoint in Union City. The hosts transition to a clip of Al Franken discussing voter fraud, noting that Franken's own 2008 election victory was marred by reports of over 1,000 felons voting illegally. They criticize the media for ignoring historical examples of fraud while attacking current claims.

Keywords: [girl scouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/girl-scouts.md), union city, [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [voter fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-fraud.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [felons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/felons.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/27.md)

### 28. The List, Millennial Ultrasounds, Smoking Trends, Triggering (2:17:36–2:25:49)

The hosts tackle "The List," a collection of topics involving Millennial behavior. They discuss a trend of Millennials avoiding ultrasounds due to autism fears, while simultaneously taking up cigarette smoking (specifically American Spirits). Dvorak shares an anecdote about "triggering" his daughter by making snide remarks about people in public, leading to a discussion on over-socialization.

Keywords: [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), ultrasounds, [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [smoking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking.md), american spirits, [triggering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/triggering.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/28.md)

### 29. 25th Amendment, 9th Amendment, Impeachment Memes (2:25:50–2:29:17)

The hosts discuss the Democratic strategy of using the 25th Amendment to remove the President from office. They pivot to the 9th Amendment, which they jokingly suggest is being reinterpreted as a "hate speech" amendment to prevent people from disparaging others. They mock Hollywood figures like Rob Reiner for their focus on impeachment.

Keywords: [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md), 9th amendment, [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [rob reiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-reiner.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Paris Suburb Riots, Police Violence Allegations (2:29:19–2:31:04)

Violent clashes erupt in the Paris suburb of Bobigny following allegations that a young black man was raped with a baton by police. The hosts note that while the protests started peacefully, they quickly devolved into arson and attacks on officers. They compare the lack of U.S. media coverage of these riots to the heavy coverage of domestic protests.

Keywords: [paris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris.md), bobigny, [police brutality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-brutality.md), [riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riots.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [sodomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sodomy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Politico and Washington Post Fake News Examples (2:31:04–2:34:42)

RT features a segment debunking "fake news" from Politico regarding Steve Mnuchin foreclosing on a 90-year-old woman over 27 cents. Another example involves a Washington Post report claiming a "mass exodus" at the State Department, which was actually standard transition procedure. The hosts attribute these errors to young, ignorant journalists seeking sensational headlines.

Keywords: [politico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politico.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [corrections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corrections.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Awan Brothers Hacking, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Connection (2:34:43–2:38:47)

The hosts revisit the story of the Awan brothers, IT staffers for House Democrats who were fired for hacking congressional networks. They highlight that Imran Awan continued to work for Debbie Wasserman Schultz even after the security breach was discovered. They suggest the "Russia hacking" narrative was a distraction from this internal security failure.

Keywords: [awan brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/awan-brothers.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [debbie wasserman schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-wasserman-schultz.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), procurement scam

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Chris Cuomo, Fake News as Ethnic Disparagement (2:38:53–2:40:23)

CNN's Chris Cuomo compares the term "fake news" to an ethnic slur, claiming it is the worst thing one can call a journalist. The hosts mock Cuomo for his "poor man" routine and his defensive interview with Senator Richard Blumenthal. They argue that journalists are doubling down on false narratives when the facts do not favor their positions.

Keywords: [chris cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-cuomo.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [n-word](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/n-word.md), [richard blumenthal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-blumenthal.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/33.md)

### 34. AP Fact Check, Facebook Partnership, Sleep Science (2:40:24–2:45:45)

The Associated Press announces a partnership with Facebook to "debunk" trending stories. The hosts criticize the use of the word "debunk," arguing it implies intentional hoaxes rather than simple errors. They also reference a UCTV lecture claiming that seven hours of sleep is the ideal duration for longevity, noting the irony of "fact-checkers" ignoring their own reporting errors.

Keywords: [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [fact checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md), [debunking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debunking.md), uctv, [sleep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep.md), [longevity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/longevity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Trump Negotiation Tactics, Show Sign-off, Remix Outro (2:45:45–2:54:05)

Adam Curry explains Donald Trump's negotiation style, noting that he "goes big" initially to create room to move back to his actual target. The hosts promote Snopes4Snopes.com and sign off from the "Crackpot Condo" in Austin. The episode concludes with a complex audio remix featuring clips of Nancy Pelosi, car repossessions, and the "nut story."

Keywords: [negotiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negotiation.md), [art of the deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/art-of-the-deal.md), [motorcycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/motorcycles.md), [snopes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snopes.md), [illuminati](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illuminati.md), crackpot condo

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/903-eat-lipstick/chapter/35.md)

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