# Judas Goat > Senate testimony reveals the mechanics of Russian information warfare while legal battles over immunity and election interference reach a fever pitch in Washington. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 917 - **Published:** 2017-04-02 - **Length:** 2h 59m - **Topics:** [Russian Interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-interference.md), [Michael Flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [Guccifer 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guccifer-2-0.md), FCC Privacy, Haiti Cholera, NATO War Games - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat ## About this episode The Senate Intelligence Committee hearings on Russian cyber warfare take center stage as former FBI agent Clint Watts and Professor Thomas Rid testify on the mechanics of foreign interference. Senator Marco Rubio reports targeted attacks on his campaign staff, while Senator Mark Warner alleges a massive troll farm operation influenced voters in key swing states. These claims of digital subversion are contrasted with the Russian Foreign Ministry’s own April Fool’s prank offering election interference services to the highest bidder. Legal scrutiny intensifies around Michael Flynn as his request for immunity sparks a debate over use versus transactional legal protections. Professor Stephen Cohen challenges the prevailing narrative of a Kremlin-directed hack, questioning the lack of forensic evidence and the intelligence community's moderate confidence levels. Meanwhile, Roger Stone defends his communications with Guccifer 2.0 during an appearance on Bill Maher, and the CDC faces renewed allegations regarding the cover-up of the Haiti cholera outbreak linked to UN peacekeepers. Cultural shifts and regulatory battles round out the report, from the UK’s millennial reinterpretation of George Orwell’s 1984 to the FCC’s move to overturn ISP privacy rules. Director Rob Reiner and Tavis Smiley question the President’s mental stability, while Vice President Mike Pence faces media mockery over his personal dining policies. The show concludes with a look at NATO’s recruitment of Russian-speaking extras for war games and the upcoming March Madness finals between Gonzaga and North Carolina. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/transcript.md. ### 1. Austin, Texas and Northern Silicon Valley Introduction (0:00–1:04) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 917 of the No Agenda Show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss their "media assassination" theme and the presence of physical paperwork in the studio. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [media assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-assassination.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/1.md) ### 2. US News and World Report Best Places to Live Rankings (1:05–4:02) Austin, Texas, is ranked as the number one place to live in America by US News and World Report, followed by Denver and San Jose. The discussion transitions to European Union official Jean-Claude Juncker's criticism of the United States' support for Brexit. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [san jose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose.md), us news and world report, [jean-claude juncker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jean-claude-juncker.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Editorial Bias in Top 10 Lists and Desirability Metrics (4:03–8:30) The validity of "Top 10" lists is challenged, with claims that editors at publications like Fortune Magazine manipulate rankings to influence or humiliate public figures, such as Melissa Gates. Metrics like the desirability index and quality-of-life scores are dismissed as arbitrary editorial decisions rather than scientific data. Keywords: [fortune magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fortune-magazine.md), melissa gates, [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), desirability index, [san jose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose.md), [metrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/metrics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/3.md) ### 4. April Fool's Day Hoaxes and Corporate PR Gags (8:31–11:34) A discussion of April Fool's Day history highlights the difference between believable hoaxes and corporate PR stunts. Examples include a fake newsletter about a law making podcasting illegal (HB4117) and Google's "Google Wind" video in the Netherlands. Keywords: [april fool's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-fool-s-day.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), google wind, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), hb4117, pr stunts [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Senate Intelligence Committee Hearings on Fake News and Bots (11:35–16:24) Former FBI agent Clinton Watts testifies before the Senate regarding the impact of Russian bots and manufactured information on social media. A proposal is discussed to create an "Information Consumer Reports" agency to rate news outlets with nutrition-style labels to combat sensationalism. Keywords: clinton watts, [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md), information consumer reports, [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Marco Rubio Claims Russian IP Addresses Targeted Campaign Team (16:24–18:32) Senator Marco Rubio reports to the Senate Intelligence Committee that former members of his presidential campaign team were targeted by Russian IP addresses. The activity is characterized by technical skeptics as routine port scanning rather than a sophisticated or targeted cyber attack. Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [ip addresses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ip-addresses.md), [port scanning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-scanning.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/6.md) ### 7. James Lankford and Russian Foreign Ministry April Fool's Joke (18:33–20:41) Senator James Lankford criticizes the Russian regime's global interference and domestic propaganda regarding Syria and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry released an April Fool's voicemail offering services for "Russian hackers" and "election interference." Keywords: [james lankford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-lankford.md), [oklahoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), russian foreign ministry, [hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hackers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Senate Testimony on Russian Cyber Warfare and Public Education (20:41–25:02) Senator James Lankford compares Russian cyber operations to artillery tactics used in infantry warfare, suggesting they fire messages everywhere to find a "break in the wall." He calls for the education of the American public and criticizes mainstream media for amplifying fake news stories. Keywords: [james lankford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-lankford.md), [cyber warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-warfare.md), [bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bots.md), [mainstream media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mainstream-media.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), infantry school [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Mark Warner and Allegations of Russian Internet Trolls (25:03–30:03) Senator Mark Warner alleges that 1,000 paid Russian trolls worked to influence voters in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The discussion disputes the SEO strength of Russian outlets like Sputnik and RT News in American search results during the 2016 election. Keywords: [mark warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-warner.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [internet trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-trolls.md), [botnets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botnets.md), [sputnik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sputnik.md), [rt news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt-news.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Thomas Rid Testimony on Guccifer 2.0 and Russian Intelligence (30:03–34:07) Professor Thomas Rid of King's College London testifies that Guccifer 2.0 is an agent of the Russian government rather than a lone Romanian hacker. Rid cites forensic links and communication patterns as evidence that the persona was managed by a team within an intelligence organization. Keywords: thomas rid, [guccifer 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guccifer-2-0.md), king's college london, [dnc hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md), [wordpress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wordpress.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Roger Stone and Bill Maher Debate Guccifer 2.0 Contacts (34:08–37:30) Roger Stone appears on Bill Maher's program to address his Twitter exchanges with Guccifer 2.0 and his predictions regarding John Podesta. Stone denies having advanced knowledge of the hacking, characterizing his communications as innocuous and public. Keywords: [roger stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-stone.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [guccifer 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guccifer-2-0.md), [john podesta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-podesta.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Bill Maher Monologue on the New Cold War (37:30–39:10) Comedian Bill Maher delivers a monologue suggesting the Cold War has returned, with the caveat that the White House is no longer on the American side. He references Michael Flynn's request for immunity as a sign of potential legal trouble for the Trump administration. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Michael Flynn Immunity Request and Legal Definitions (39:12–42:51) The media coverage of Michael Flynn's immunity request is analyzed, distinguishing between "transactional immunity" and "use immunity." While news outlets suggest immunity implies guilt, the discussion notes that use immunity is a common procedural step for congressional testimony. Keywords: [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), transactional immunity, use immunity, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [senate intelligence committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-intelligence-committee.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Dr. Stephen Cohen on Russian Leadership and Lack of Evidence (42:51–48:09) Professor Stephen Cohen tells Tucker Carlson that there is no factual evidence proving Vladimir Putin directed the DNC hacks. Cohen criticizes the "Judas goat" premise that American voters are easily led by foreign propaganda and notes the NSA's "moderate confidence" in the intelligence reports. Keywords: [stephen cohen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-cohen.md), [tucker carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carson.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), judas goat, [dnc hack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc-hack.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Roger Stone Post-Interview Analysis (48:10–49:52) A brief follow-up on Roger Stone's appearance with Bill Maher focuses on the host's treatment of Stone as unpatriotic. The segment touches on the ongoing debate regarding the 2016 election results and the electoral college. Keywords: [roger stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-stone.md), [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [patriotism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriotism.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/15.md) ### 16. CBS News Report on Russian Information Warfare (49:53–56:26) CBS News reports on three parallel investigations into Russian election interference, alleging that 15,000 operatives spread false stories. The report includes claims by Clint Watts regarding "dead Russians" tied to the investigation and the targeting of President Trump's Twitter feed. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [mark warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-warner.md), clint watts, [jeff pegues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-pegues.md), 15000 operatives, dead russians [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/16.md) ### 17. PBS Report on the Origins of Russian Interference (56:27–59:25) PBS News traces the origin of Russian interference back to 2011, when Hillary Clinton criticized Russian elections, prompting a reaction from Vladimir Putin. The report summarizes FBI Director James Comey's rare public statement regarding the investigation into links between the Trump campaign and Russia. Keywords: [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), 2011 russian election, [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/17.md) ### 18. US State Department Tech Support for Foreign Opposition (59:27–1:03:06) Historical clips from 2011 show the US State Department providing encryption software and "internet in a suitcase" technology to opposition groups in Syria and Iran. The discussion suggests that American cyber capabilities for forging digital watermarks are highly advanced. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), suitcase internet, [al-qaeda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-qaeda.md), cyber technology [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Internet Appliances and The View on Trump's Policies (1:03:12–1:06:21) A brief technical aside about Netflix and YouTube caching appliances leads into a clip from The View. The panelists discuss how President Trump's success will ultimately be judged by whether his healthcare policies help or hurt the American public's finances. Keywords: [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [the view](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-view.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [carter page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carter-page.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Executive Producer Credits and Donor Thank-Yous (1:06:22–1:16:19) The hosts thank executive producers and donors, including David Wilson, Sir Craig Kutner, and Sir Dave Fugazotto. The segment includes the "Gitmo Nation" anthem and a discussion of the "boarding pass" plan for show supporters. Keywords: david wilson, craig kutner, [dave fugazotto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-fugazotto.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/20.md) ### 21. New York City Meetup and White House RSS Feeds (1:16:20–1:17:54) Chef Rob McHugh announces a No Agenda meetup at his new gastropub, The Fat Monk, in New York City on April 25th. Additionally, producer Nick Hampshire is credited with creating custom RSS feeds for the whitehouse.gov website. Keywords: [rob mchugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-mchugh.md), the fat monk, [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [rss feeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss-feeds.md), [whitehouse.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitehouse-gov.md), nick hampshire [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Presidential Proclamations for April 2017 (1:17:54–1:20:28) President Trump issues several proclamations for the month of April, including Cancer Control Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation for National Financial Capability Month is highlighted as a potential signal for reduced government safety nets. Keywords: [cancer control month](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-control-month.md), child abuse prevention, sexual assault awareness, financial capability month, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/22.md) ### 23. UK Millennials and the Reinterpretation of Orwell's 1984 (1:21:05–1:22:50) A clip from the "Whale Vomit Podcast" in the UK features millennials discussing George Orwell's 1984. The speakers suggest that the society depicted in the novel was beneficial for the proletariat and that the "petty bourgeois" protagonists were the actual problem. Keywords: [george orwell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-orwell.md), [1984](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1984.md), whale vomit podcast, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), petty bourgeois, bougie [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/23.md) ### 24. The Safety Pin Movement and Gender Identity in Schools (1:22:51–1:26:08) A YouTube clip by Shelly Carradine explains the "Safety Pin Movement" as a way to show support for women, people of color, and the LGBT community. The hosts discuss the potential psychological impact of social justice messaging on young white males in the education system. Keywords: safety pin movement, shelly carradine, [lgbt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbt.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), white males, pavlovian [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Zika Virus Discrepancies and Microcephaly Research (1:26:12–1:32:10) The World Health Organization reports a dramatic discrepancy between predicted and actual microcephaly cases in Brazil during the 2016 Zika outbreak. Researchers explore whether dengue fever or pesticides, rather than Zika alone, are responsible for birth defects. Keywords: [zika virus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zika-virus.md), [microcephaly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microcephaly.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [dengue fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dengue-fever.md), [pesticides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pesticides.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Swine Flu Mutations and Bioweapon Conspiracy Theories (1:32:11–1:35:36) Reports indicate that the H1N1 swine flu strain is mutating and causing thousands of deaths in India and Brazil. The discussion touches on North Korean allegations that the United States used Africa as a bioweapon testing ground for Ebola and AIDS. Keywords: [h1n1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/h1n1.md), [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/26.md) ### 27. World Autism Awareness Day and Vaccine Controversy (1:35:37–1:36:38) The White House is illuminated in blue to mark World Autism Awareness Day, fulfilling a promise made by President Trump to the founder of Autism Speaks. Media coverage notes Trump's past statements regarding a potential link between vaccines and autism. Keywords: [autism speaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism-speaks.md), [world autism awareness day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-autism-awareness-day.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), bob wright, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Mike Pence's Personal Conduct Policy and Media Reaction (1:36:40–1:41:39) A Washington Post profile reveals Vice President Mike Pence's policy of not dining alone with women other than his wife. The revelation draws mockery from late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert, leading to a discussion about religious double standards in media. Keywords: [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), karen pence, [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [double standard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/double-standard.md), [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Rob Reiner and Tavis Smiley on Trump's Mental Stability (1:41:40–1:45:39) Director Rob Reiner appears on Tavis Smiley's program, calling President Trump "mentally unstable" and a "pathological liar." Reiner argues that opposition to Barack Obama was rooted in racism and questions the legitimacy of the Gorsuch Supreme Court nomination. Keywords: [rob reiner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rob-reiner.md), [tavis smiley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tavis-smiley.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [neil gorsuch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-gorsuch.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [dimension b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dimension-b.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Cosmetic Surgery Boom and Job Competition in China (1:45:40–1:48:34) China is experiencing a massive boom in plastic surgery, driven by college graduates seeking a competitive edge in the job market. Reports indicate a lack of regulation, with many practitioners receiving only five days of training before performing procedures. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cosmetic surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cosmetic-surgery.md), [job market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-market.md), [certification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/certification.md), [medical training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-training.md), [college graduates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-graduates.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Haiti Cholera Outbreak and Clinton Foundation Allegations (1:48:35–1:51:55) The CDC and the Clinton State Department are accused of covering up the origin of a cholera outbreak in Haiti linked to UN peacekeepers. The segment also mentions Laura Silsby, who was convicted of child smuggling in Haiti and now reportedly works for the Amber Alert center. Keywords: [haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [cholera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cholera.md), [un peacekeepers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un-peacekeepers.md), [laura silsby](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-silsby.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Credibility Dispute (1:51:57–1:57:29) The Pentagon and Western media challenge the credibility of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights after the group reported civilian casualties from US-led airstrikes. Previously, the one-man operation based in Coventry, UK, was cited as a reliable source for reporting on Russian and Syrian military actions. Keywords: [syrian observatory for human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syrian-observatory-for-human-rights.md), rami abdulrahman, coventry, [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Council of Europe Corruption and EU Global Strategy (1:57:29–2:01:24) The Council of Europe is embroiled in a "caviar diplomacy" corruption scandal involving millions of euros in payments from Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, the European Union releases a promotional video outlining its global strategy for foreign policy and security. Keywords: [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), caviar diplomacy, [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), global strategy, [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/917-judas-goat/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Birthday Donations and Peerage Title Changes (2:01:36–2:18:01) The hosts process a large volume of birthday donations for John C. Dvorak, who turns 65. Several listeners are granted peerage titles, including Sir Christoph the Cantankerous as a Baronet and Sir Dave Fugazotto as the Baron of Greater Kansas City. 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