# One Belt One Road

> Global power shifts toward China’s New Silk Road while domestic media focuses on climate sequels, intelligence leaks, and the collapse of the Republican health care repeal.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 915
- **Published:** 2017-03-26
- **Length:** 3h 3m
- **Topics:** [One Belt One Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/one-belt-one-road.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), Georgetown Scam, [AIIB](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aiib.md), [Devin Nunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/devin-nunes.md), [Joseph Kony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-kony.md), Rome Declaration
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road

## About this episode

China’s One Belt One Road initiative takes center stage as Xi Jinping expands a massive global infrastructure and trade strategy that remains largely ignored by Western media. While Canada joins the Chinese-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr warns of growing Chinese influence over national ports and agricultural land. This economic integration signals a major shift in global power as the United States remains preoccupied with internal political investigations.

Al Gore’s latest climate campaign faces scrutiny as his 100 percent renewable energy claims in Georgetown, Texas, are revealed to be a grid scam involving bankrupt firm SunEdison. Despite media promotion of Gore’s cinema verite sequel, the city reportedly lost $6 million on a deal that relies on the general Texas grid rather than actual green storage. Meanwhile, Senator John McCain and General Curtis Scaparrotti call for increased funding for the Russian Information Group to counter asymmetric warfare and propaganda across Europe.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the media’s alternate universes, from the failure of the Republican health care repeal to the arrest of an Israeli teenager for JCC bomb threats. The show highlights the absurdity of University of California microaggression lists and the return of Brian Williams as a critic of Devin Nunes. The episode concludes with a formal knighthood ceremony for producers Milton Cuevas and Timothy Kiernan under the value-for-value model.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/transcript.md.

### 1. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Introduce Episode 915 (0:00–1:40)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 915 of the No Agenda show on March 26, 2017. Curry introduces his new preferred pronouns, Dave D Dozie Becky McIntitch, as a reference to a 1960s one-hit wonder band. Dvorak reports on a traffic accident in Northern Silicon Valley while the pair establishes the theme of "alternative universes" in modern media.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Ted Koppel and CBS News Report on American Political Divide (1:42–6:03)

Ted Koppel reports for CBS Sunday Morning on the increasing divide in American politics, suggesting that citizens now occupy alternate universes. The report highlights a Pew study finding that 81% of voters cannot agree on basic facts. The hosts analyze the mainstream media's adoption of their "dimension A and B" concept and note the trend of news networks using comedians for political commentary.

Keywords: [ted koppel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-koppel.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), jane pauley, alternative universes, [political divide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-divide.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Charlie Rose and CBS News Mocking Donald Trump (6:04–9:20)

CBS News broadcasts a segment featuring Charlie Rose that mocks Donald Trump's response to a magazine interview regarding his reputation. The segment includes a joke about a two-year-old child telling the President to "grow up," which the hosts deconstruct as a fabricated anecdote. They express frustration with the perceived arrogance of mainstream media lecturing the public.

Keywords: [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/3.md)

### 4. US Africa Command Ends Five-Year Hunt for Joseph Kony (9:21–11:30)

The US Africa Command announces the end of the five-year hunt for Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. The hosts reflect on the viral "Kony 2012" video campaign and its subsequent collapse after the founder's public breakdown. They question why modern surveillance technology and drones were unable to locate Kony if his forces had dwindled to approximately 100 people.

Keywords: [joseph kony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-kony.md), [kony 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kony-2012.md), us africa command, warlord, [child soldiers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-soldiers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/4.md)

### 5. European Union Leaders Sign Rome Declaration on 60th Anniversary (11:31–18:18)

Leaders of 27 European Union member states gather in Rome to sign the Rome Declaration, marking the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. British Prime Minister Theresa May is absent as the UK prepares for Brexit. The hosts mock the document's vague language regarding a "social Europe" and "stronger Europe," while noting reports that some leaders signed on the wrong lines of the document.

Keywords: rome declaration, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [donald tusk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-tusk.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Maxine Waters and Congressional Junkets to South America (18:21–20:20)

A review of WikiLeaks documents reveals Representative Maxine Waters' frequent participation in international congressional junkets. The records indicate travel to Peru and Paraguay for events described by the hosts as "phony baloney." Waters is characterized as a "junket queen" who travels with a specific group of Democrats and Republicans to attend these organized international trips.

Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), congressional junkets, [paraguay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paraguay.md), [peru](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peru.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/6.md)

### 7. John McCain Discusses New World Order at Brussels Forum (20:21–24:46)

Senator John McCain speaks at the Brussels Forum, explicitly referencing the "New World Order" established after World War II. McCain claims this order is under unprecedented strain due to refugees, the rise of China, and the conflict in Syria. The hosts criticize McCain's assessment of the last 70 years as a period of peace, citing the Korean, Vietnam, and Iraq wars.

Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), brussels forum, [new world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-world-order.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Recep Tayyip Erdogan Warns Europe Over Turkish Rallies (24:49–27:59)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issues a warning to European states after they barred Turkish officials from holding political rallies for emigres. Erdogan suggests that Europeans will not be able to walk safely on the streets if they continue to block his influence. He also encourages Turkish citizens in Europe to have five children to shift the continent's demographics.

Keywords: [recep tayyip erdogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md), [demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Bill Maher and Chris Hayes Debate Islamic Tolerance (27:59–32:18)

Bill Maher hosts a panel featuring Louise Mensch and Chris Hayes to discuss the impact of Islam on European values. Hayes and Mensch argue that a Muslim majority would not fundamentally change a country's laws, while Maher expresses skepticism. The discussion includes a specific debate over the government structure and social laws of Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.

Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), [louise mensch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louise-mensch.md), [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islam.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/9.md)

### 10. British Citizen Criticizes Government Response to Islamic Terrorism (32:18–35:24)

A viral video features a British citizen confronting a reporter on the streets of London following a terrorist attack. The man argues that the attack is part of an "Islamic jihad" and claims that 50,000 British Muslims have downloaded Al-Qaeda's Inspire magazine. He criticizes political leaders for "pandering" and failing to acknowledge the religious motivations behind the violence.

Keywords: london attack, [islamic jihad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-jihad.md), [radicalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radicalization.md), [inspire magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspire-magazine.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/10.md)

### 11. DHS Laptop and Tablet Ban on Middle Eastern Flights (35:25–42:28)

The United States and United Kingdom implement a ban on large electronic devices in aircraft cabins for flights originating from ten specific airports in the Middle East and North Africa. The hosts deconstruct the ban as a protectionist move to benefit US carriers against competitors like Emirates and Qatar Airways. They also suggest the ban allows intelligence agencies to legally seize and search travelers' devices.

Keywords: [laptop ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laptop-ban.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), electronics ban, [turkish airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkish-airlines.md), emirates

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Toronto School Board Cancels US Trips Over Border Concerns (42:28–45:16)

Canada's largest school system in Toronto halts all future student trips to the United States due to uncertainty surrounding travel bans and border questioning. School officials express concern that students from diverse backgrounds might be singled out or denied entry at the border. The hosts discuss the "anecdotal evidence" of aggressive border agents causing these practical cancellations.

Keywords: toronto school board, [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [border security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [travel ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-ban.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Al Gore and the Inconvenient Sequel Truth to Power (45:19–48:42)

Adam Curry recounts a personal anecdote about attending a Kleiner Perkins CEO weekend at Pebble Beach where Al Gore's first film was screened. Gore is currently promoting his new movie, "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power." The hosts discuss Gore's role as a partner at Kleiner Perkins and his financial interest in the solar and wind companies he promotes through his climate activism.

Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [pebble beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pebble-beach.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Miami Beach Flooding and Porous Limestone Geography (48:43–52:50)

The hosts examine media reports and statements from Barack Obama and Al Gore regarding fish swimming in the streets of Miami Beach. They clarify that the flooding is often caused by water seeping up through porous limestone rather than sea-level rise alone. Curry highlights Gore's careful phrasing about "sea level predictions" rather than actual measured rises in sea level.

Keywords: [miami beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami-beach.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), [limestone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/limestone.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Al Gore Training Climate Activists via Cinema Verite (52:50–55:28)

Al Gore describes his new film as using a "cinema verite" approach, which the hosts define as a style involving provocation and stylized setups. Gore states that profits from his films fund the Climate Reality Project, which has trained thousands of climate activists globally. The hosts compare this filmmaking style to the undercover tactics used by Project Veritas.

Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), cinema verite, climate reality project, [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/15.md)

### 16. University of California Microaggression List and Campus Victimhood (55:29–58:41)

A segment from the Stephen Colbert show discusses the rise of "microaggressions" on college campuses. The University of California system has officially listed phrases like "America is a melting pot" and "the most qualified person should get the job" as microaggressions. The hosts note that schools like Ithaca College are implementing reporting mechanisms for students to log these perceived slights.

Keywords: [microaggressions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microaggressions.md), [university of california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-california.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [affirmative action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affirmative-action.md), ithaca college

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Al Gore Compares Renewable Energy Costs to Moore's Law (58:41–1:02:52)

Al Gore argues that the cost of solar and wind energy is dropping in a manner similar to computer chips under Moore's Law. He claims that "man-made heat-trapping pollution" is causing extreme weather and that renewable energy is now cheaper than "dirty coal." The hosts dispute the math behind these claims, citing the high upfront costs and intermittency of wind and solar power.

Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [moore's law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moore-s-law.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md), dirty coal

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Al Gore Links Syrian Civil War and Brexit to Climate Change (1:02:52–1:06:00)

Al Gore claims that a climate-related drought in Syria from 2006 to 2010 destroyed 60% of farms and was the principal cause of the Syrian civil war. He further connects this to the flow of refugees into Europe, which he argues contributed to the UK's decision to vote for Brexit. The hosts characterize these connections as an elaborate "dot connection" strategy by Gore.

Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [climate refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-refugees.md), [drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drought.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Georgetown Texas and the 100 Percent Renewable Energy Claim (1:06:01–1:08:55)

Al Gore and various media outlets highlight Georgetown, Texas, as a conservative city that has successfully switched to 100% renewable energy. Gore uses the city as an example of the "inflection point" where green energy becomes cheaper than fossil fuels. He claims the city saves money by shifting to non-polluting sources with zero marginal fuel costs.

Keywords: [georgetown texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgetown-texas.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), electricity markets

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Deconstructing the Georgetown Texas Renewable Energy Scam (1:08:55–1:18:13)

Adam Curry deconstructs the claim that Georgetown, Texas, is powered by 100% renewable energy, revealing it as a "grid scam." The city actually buys energy from the general Texas grid, which is only 10% renewable, while paying a bankrupt company called SunEdison through a "yieldco" derivative structure. Georgetown reportedly lost $6 million on the deal last year because it could not sell excess energy back to the grid during peak production.

Keywords: [georgetown texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgetown-texas.md), sunedison, [energy grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-grid.md), yieldco, [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Media Promotion of Global Warming Memes (1:18:16–1:20:29)

The hosts conclude their analysis of the Georgetown energy story by criticizing NPR for providing "bogus reports" that support Al Gore's climate agenda. They argue that the media is ratcheting up memes about renewable energy being cheaper than coal to prepare for Gore's upcoming movie release. They emphasize that 100% renewable energy is impossible without massive battery storage, which Georgetown lacks.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/21.md)

### 22. No Agenda Executive Producer Donations and Peerage (1:20:29–1:24:46)

The hosts begin the donation segment by thanking Nick the Rat for the episode artwork. They acknowledge a $911.00 donation from Milton Cuevas, who becomes Sir Zacchaeus, Enforcer of the Taxable Actions. Another anonymous donor contributes $620.01 to reach the rank of Baronet of the ADF, requesting a "de-douching" and "karma" jingle.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), sir zacchaeus

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Michigan Meetups and Producer Jingle Requests (1:24:50–1:29:28)

Producers Timothy Kiernan and Brandon Toy contribute toward a knighthood, with Kiernan becoming Sir Timothy of No Fixed Title. The hosts discuss upcoming No Agenda meetups in Lansing, Michigan. They play several requested jingles, including a "fake news" parody of Bob Seger and "Ebola Number Five" for Dame Tanya, the Viscountess of New York.

Keywords: [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [bob seger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-seger.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Value for Value Model and Reverend Manning Clips (1:29:29–1:35:23)

The hosts recognize associate executive producers Matt Mariotti and Chad Seeker for their contributions. Seeker challenges the community to set up weekly subscriptions to ensure the show's longevity. The segment concludes with a clip from Reverend Manning discussing Kellyanne Conway and "jungle fever," which the hosts use to illustrate their "money shot" ISO.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [reverend manning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reverend-manning.md), [kellyanne conway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kellyanne-conway.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/24.md)

### 25. China's One Belt One Road Global Infrastructure Initiative (1:35:24–1:39:17)

The hosts discuss China's "One Belt One Road" initiative, a massive global infrastructure and trade strategy proposed by Xi Jinping. They note that while the "New Silk Road" is a major theme in Chinese media, it receives little coverage in the West. The initiative is described as a framework for China to take a larger role in global affairs through economic integration.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [one belt one road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/one-belt-one-road.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [globalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalization.md), [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Australia and Chinese Investment in National Infrastructure (1:39:19–1:44:58)

Former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr discusses Australia's relationship with China and the rejection of certain infrastructure alignments with the Belt and Road Initiative. Carr notes that Chinese investment in Australia is growing, including the purchase of ports and agricultural land. He advises China to show restraint in the South China Sea to maintain diplomatic ties with regional neighbors.

Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), bob carr, [south china sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-china-sea.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Canada Joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (1:44:59–1:50:16)

Canada becomes the first North American country to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a Chinese-led institution competing with the World Bank. The bank, capitalized at $100 billion, funds energy and transportation projects along the "One Belt One Road" route. The hosts suggest that China is aggressively expanding its global footprint while the US media remains focused on Russia.

Keywords: [aiib](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aiib.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [world bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Facebook Boycott and Virtue Signaling Against Systemic Racism (1:50:17–1:52:53)

A viral "Day Without Facebook" campaign encourages users to boycott the platform to protest alleged systemic racism and the banning of activists. The organizers claim Facebook's algorithms are abused by white supremacists to silence minority voices. The hosts mock the boycott, arguing that businesses relying on Facebook are inherently vulnerable and that the protest is ineffective virtue signaling.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [boycott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycott.md), [systemic racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/systemic-racism.md), [community standards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-standards.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/28.md)

### 29. 60 Minutes Investigation into Social Media Bots (1:52:54–1:56:41)

A 60 Minutes investigation demonstrates how "bots" are used to manipulate social media trends and make fake news appear popular. Reporter Bill Whitaker purchases 5,000 Russian bots to inflate his own tweet's engagement from 300 to 44,000 retweets. The hosts note that mainstream news organizations likely use similar tactics to boost their own numbers and earnings reports.

Keywords: [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), jim vidmar

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Devin Nunes and the House Intelligence Committee Fiasco (1:56:45–2:03:47)

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes faces criticism for briefing President Trump on intelligence reports before sharing them with his committee. ABC News reports on the "political firestorm" and the fuming of Democrats like Adam Schiff. The hosts deconstruct the media's "switchback" editing, which conflates the lack of direct wiretapping at Trump Tower with the discovery of incidental surveillance.

Keywords: [devin nunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/devin-nunes.md), [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [house intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-intelligence-committee.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Lindsey Graham Expresses Concern Over Surveillance Procedures (2:03:47–2:06:42)

Senator Lindsey Graham questions the procedures used to monitor transition team communications with foreign leaders. While Graham acknowledges that foreign agents are routinely surveilled, he expresses concern about the confidentiality of policy discussions. The hosts argue that Graham is worried because he knows that "everything is recorded" in modern data centers regardless of specific warrants.

Keywords: [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [transition team](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transition-team.md), [wiretapping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wiretapping.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Bill Binney on NSA Bulk Acquisition and Political Targeting (2:06:43–2:09:55)

Former NSA technical director Bill Binney appears on Tucker Carlson's show to discuss the agency's ability to track all domestic communications. Binney claims a small group within the NSA targets the Supreme Court, Congress, and the White House to gain leverage over political leaders. He argues that bulk data acquisition actually inhibits the agency's ability to detect specific terrorist threats.

Keywords: [bill binney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-binney.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [stellar wind](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stellar-wind.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Eric Swalwell Calls for Independent Russia Investigation (2:09:56–2:12:17)

Representative Eric Swalwell argues that Chairman Devin Nunes has a conflict of interest and has betrayed his duty to conduct an independent investigation. Swalwell characterizes the Russian interference in the 2016 election as the "largest attack" on US elections in history. He calls for a credible, collaborative investigation that includes Democrats to get to the bottom of alleged Trump-Moscow ties.

Keywords: [eric swalwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-swalwell.md), [devin nunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/devin-nunes.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [election interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-interference.md), [conflict of interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/33.md)

### 34. John McCain and General Scaparrotti on Russian Warfare (2:12:17–2:15:32)

Senator John McCain and General Curtis Scaparrotti discuss the threat of Russian "asymmetric warfare" and propaganda in Europe. Scaparrotti calls for a "whole-of-government" information campaign to counter Russian influence. McCain emphasizes the need for increased financing for the State Department and the Russian Information Group (RIG) to lead this counter-messaging effort.

Keywords: [john mccain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-mccain.md), curtis scaparrotti, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Protests in Belarus and Potential Russian Intervention (2:15:33–2:17:54)

Mass rallies in Minsk, Belarus, lead to hundreds of arrests as citizens protest a new tax on the unemployed. President Alexander Lukashenko's security forces are seen forcibly removing elderly protesters and journalists. The hosts predict that Russia will eventually be blamed for the unrest or use it as a pretext for intervention, given Belarus's strategic location near Ukraine.

Keywords: [belarus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belarus.md), [minsk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minsk.md), [alexander lukashenko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexander-lukashenko.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/35.md)

### 36. No Agenda Producer Credits and Birthday Wishes (2:17:55–2:23:25)

The hosts read a list of producers who contributed $50 or more to the show, including Adam Barrett, Eric Mak, and Candice Blaney. They acknowledge various birthday wishes for listeners' family members, such as Melissa in Minnesota and Isaiah Seeker. The segment highlights the "clarity of thought" listeners gain from the show's media deconstruction.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/36.md)

### 37. No Agenda Knighting Ceremony and Peerage Updates (2:23:25–2:27:40)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conduct a formal knighthood ceremony for Milton Cuevas, Timothy Kiernan, Niels Bonneker, and Jeroen Sloot. The new knights and dames are welcomed to the "Round Table" for their cumulative contributions of $1,000 or more. The hosts reiterate that their "value for value" model is the only way the show survives without traditional advertising.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [round table](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/round-table.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [ceremony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ceremony.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Transgender Producer Discusses Medical Transition Costs (2:27:41–2:29:21)

A transgender producer named Allie sends a note describing the high costs associated with medical transition. She details a "scam" involving mandatory $200 doctor's notes and $160 appointments required to maintain prescriptions for hormone therapy. Allie expresses agreement with the hosts' skeptical views on modern gender ideology while sharing her personal experience within the medical system.

Keywords: [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [medical transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-transition.md), endocrinology, [therapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/therapy.md), [healthcare costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-costs.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/38.md)

### 39. NASA Whistleblower Thomas Baines Jones Jr. and the Challenger (2:29:22–2:30:52)

Producer John Calvin Jones shares the story of his father, Thomas Baines Jones Jr., a rocket specialist at JPL who investigated the Challenger explosion. Jones Jr. concluded that a faulty design would cause shuttles to explode regularly, but he was fired after presenting his findings to NASA leadership. The story highlights how the agency allegedly prioritized funding over engineering safety and merit.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), jpl, challenger explosion, thomas baines jones jr, [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Donald Trump's Produced NASA Transition Act Podcast (2:30:56–2:34:17)

President Trump releases a highly produced podcast-style video to mark the signing of the NASA Transition Authorization Act. Unlike the "boring" desk-readings of previous presidents, this production features music, space imagery, and rocket launch footage. The hosts praise the increased production values and suggest the administration is finally making presidential communications entertaining.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md), [production values](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production-values.md), [space exploration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-exploration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Failure of the Republican Health Care Repeal Bill (2:34:17–2:37:13)

House Speaker Paul Ryan cancels the vote on the Republican health care bill after failing to secure enough support from the House Freedom Caucus. Ryan admits that Obamacare will remain the "law of the land" for the foreseeable future. Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, celebrate the bill's defeat while expressing concern that the Trump administration might still attempt to sabotage the existing law.

Keywords: [paul ryan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-ryan.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), house freedom caucus, [health care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Media Analysis of Trump's Health Care Defeat (2:37:13–2:42:08)

The hosts analyze media reactions to the health care bill's failure, noting that corporate media has shifted from calling Trump "Hitler" to calling him "incompetent." They critique Mark Shields' illogical rant on PBS where he called the bill an "abomination" while simultaneously claiming "nobody knew what was in it." The hosts suggest Trump may have "trolled" the GOP to expose their inability to govern.

Keywords: [scott pelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pelly.md), [mark shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-shields.md), [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [health care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Study on Same-Sex Relationships Among New York Girls (2:42:09–2:43:58)

A study from New York University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine finds that 46.6% of 4,600 girls surveyed in New York reported having same-sex relationships. The hosts discuss whether this is a new trend or simply a reflection of long-standing social behaviors. They briefly speculate on environmental factors like the chemical Atrazine before dismissing the data as potentially unremarkable.

Keywords: same-sex relationships, new york university, [atrazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atrazine.md), [demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md), [sociology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sociology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Robert Mercer and the Clinton Body Count Meme (2:43:59–2:48:03)

Billionaire Trump donor Robert Mercer is profiled by Jane Mayer on Democracy Now, where she discusses his belief in the "Clinton Body Count." The hosts discuss the unsolved murder of DNC staffer Seth Rich and the long-standing list of suspicious deaths associated with the Clintons. They mock the media's characterization of these beliefs as "ignorant" while noting Mercer's significant influence.

Keywords: [robert mercer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mercer.md), [clinton body count](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-body-count.md), [seth rich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seth-rich.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [jane mayer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jane-mayer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Hall and Oates Gag and Steve Banyan Meme (2:48:06–2:50:25)

The hosts share a listener joke about being so poor they only listened to "Oats" instead of Hall and Oates. They also play a clip of a caller on a mainstream news show referring to Steve Bannon as "Steve Banyan," a mispronunciation previously popularized on No Agenda. Dvorak celebrates this as further evidence of the show's influence on the broader media landscape.

Keywords: hall and oates, [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), steve banyan, [media influence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-influence.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Israeli Teenager Arrested for Jewish Community Center Bomb Threats (2:50:25–2:53:22)

Israeli police arrest a dual US-Israeli teenager for making over 100 bomb threats against Jewish Community Centers in America. The arrest undermines the media narrative that Trump supporters were responsible for a wave of anti-Semitic hatred. The hosts highlight other instances of "faked" hate crimes on college campuses and criticize the left for using these hoaxes to label Trump as Hitler.

Keywords: [bomb threats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bomb-threats.md), jcc, [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [false flags](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/false-flags.md), [hate crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-crimes.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Brian Williams Critiques Devin Nunes' White House Briefing (2:53:23–2:55:32)

MSNBC's Brian Williams reports on Devin Nunes' decision to brief the White House on incidental intelligence gathering. Williams questions the appropriateness of the Chairman's actions and the "suspicion" injected into the investigation. The hosts mock Williams' own lack of credibility following his past reporting scandals, calling him the "Mel Gibson of news."

Keywords: [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [devin nunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/devin-nunes.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [credibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credibility.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Donna Brazile Admits Leaking Town Hall Questions to Clinton (2:56:25–2:57:49)

Former interim DNC Chair Donna Brazile admits in a Time magazine essay that she shared potential town hall topics and questions with the Hillary Clinton campaign. Brazile describes the move as a "mistake" she regrets but defends her role in making Democratic candidates look good. The hosts note the lack of mainstream media outrage regarding this confirmed breach of journalistic ethics.

Keywords: [donna brazile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-brazile.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [town hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/town-hall.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/48.md)

### 49. NCAA March Madness and Episode 915 Sign-Off (2:57:50–3:03:42)

The hosts conclude the episode with a brief discussion of the NCAA March Madness tournament and the upcoming Final Four games. They mention the Golden State Warriors' schedule before signing off from Austin and Silicon Valley. The episode ends with a montage of show ISOs, jingles, and the signature "Adios, mofos!" catchphrase.

Keywords: [ncaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ncaa.md), [march madness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/march-madness.md), [final four](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/final-four.md), [golden state warriors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-state-warriors.md), [adios mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/915-one-belt-one-road/chapter/49.md)

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