# Upstaged!

> Corporate utility control reaches a fever pitch during the solar eclipse as the White House undergoes a strategic shift following Steve Bannon's return to Breitbart.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 957
- **Published:** 2017-08-20
- **Length:** 3h 11m
- **Topics:** [Solar Eclipse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-eclipse.md), [Steve Bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), Nest Rush Hour, [Robert Mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [Milo Yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), Barcelona Attack, ACLU Resignation
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged

## About this episode

Google Nest devices triggered a nationwide Solar Eclipse Rush Hour during the August 21 celestial event, automatically adjusting thermostat temperatures for millions of users. This corporate utility intervention, aimed at mitigating a predicted dip in energy production from 100 million solar panels, signals a new era of centralized control over home infrastructure. The move coincides with a broader media push for internet surveillance following the Las Ramblas van attack in Spain.

In Washington, Special Counsel Robert Mueller lost top investigator Peter Strzok amid the ongoing Russia probe, fueling speculation regarding conflicts of interest and ties to the Clinton Foundation. Meanwhile, Steve Bannon exited his role as White House Chief Strategist to return to Breitbart, where he aims to champion a hard-right populist agenda from the outside. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Gary Cohn face mounting pressure from the New York banking community to resign following the President's response to the Charlottesville protests, while the ACLU faces internal turmoil after defending the First Amendment rights of white nationalist demonstrators.

Christopher Cantwell provided the week's most viral moment with an emotional video regarding his arrest warrant, which critics labeled a scripted performance. Milo Yiannopoulos detailed his self-publishing success on C-SPAN after being blackballed by major retailers, comparing his controversial status to 1990s-era Madonna. The emergence of the upstage meme suggests a new psychological tactic by the media to portray Donald Trump as uniquely irritated by staff members who receive more spotlight than the Oval Office.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/transcript.md.

### 1. Anti-FOB Movement and Physical Key Security (0:00–1:22)

A discussion regarding the security vulnerabilities of electronic fobs and near-field induction systems. The argument is made for a return to physical keys and combination locks to avoid being locked out during power outages. The current reliance on electronic access is characterized as security theater.

Keywords: fobs, [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [security theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-theater.md), physical keys, [induction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/induction.md), [power outages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-outages.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Lexus SC400 Key Sniffing and Garage Door Vulnerabilities (1:22–3:01)

An anecdote regarding a 1993 Lexus SC400 highlights early vulnerabilities where thieves used sniffing devices to unlock cars by capturing remote signals. Further discussion details the ease of cloning RFID cards and programming third-party LiftMaster fobs to gain unauthorized access to secure garage systems.

Keywords: [lexus sc400](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus-sc400.md), rfid cloning, liftmaster, signal sniffing, [car theft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-theft.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Google Nest Solar Eclipse Energy Rush Hour (3:01–5:31)

Google Nest devices issued notifications to users regarding the August 21 solar eclipse, inviting them to join a "Solar Eclipse Rush Hour." The program automatically adjusts thermostat temperatures to compensate for the predicted dip in energy production from 100 million solar panels across America. This is viewed as a precursor to increased corporate control over home utilities.

Keywords: [google nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-nest.md), [solar eclipse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-eclipse.md), [energy conservation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-conservation.md), [smart home](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-home.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/3.md)

### 4. White Nationalism, Anti-Semitism, and the Spartacus Uprising (5:31–10:26)

Producer Ed LeBoutilier provides historical context on the evolution of white nationalism and the roots of anti-Semitism within the movement. The discussion explores how recent events in Charlottesville shifted the focus of racial tension toward Jewish communities. References are made to European historical grievances and the Spartacus Uprising as foundational elements of these ideologies.

Keywords: ed leboutilier, [white nationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-nationalism.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md), spartacus uprising

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Marginalization of White Men and Christopher Cantwell (10:28–12:12)

A critique of the cultural narrative surrounding the "patriarchy" suggests that straight white males are being systematically marginalized. The segment features a clip of Christopher Cantwell from a Vice documentary discussing his radicalization following the Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown cases, framing his views as a reaction to societal frustration.

Keywords: christopher cantwell, vice documentary, [patriarchy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriarchy.md), [white privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-privilege.md), [trayvon martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trayvon-martin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Christopher Cantwell Arrest Warrant and YouTube Crying Video (12:13–19:22)

Christopher Cantwell released a video expressing emotional distress over a potential warrant for his arrest following the Charlottesville protests. While Cantwell claims he attempted to coordinate peacefully with the Charlottesville and Keene Police Departments, the video is criticized as a "LARP" (Live Action Role Play) or an acting performance intended to gain media attention.

Keywords: christopher cantwell, charlottesville police, keene police department, [larping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larping.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Intersectionality and the Marginalization of White Identity (19:23–21:58)

A discussion on the concept of intersectionality describes it as a framework that prioritizes individuals based on overlapping disadvantages, such as race and gender. The hosts argue that this logic excludes white males from having a valid cultural identity, leading to a sense of isolation among young men.

Keywords: [intersectionality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intersectionality.md), [white privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-privilege.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md), gender disadvantage

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Robert Mueller Investigation and Peter Strzok Resignation (22:00–23:39)

Special Counsel Robert Mueller lost a top investigator, Peter Strzok, amid the ongoing Russia investigation. Speculation arises that the resignation may be linked to potential conflicts of interest or ties to the Clinton Foundation among Mueller's legal team, suggesting the investigation may be faltering.

Keywords: [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [peter strzok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-strzok.md), [russia investigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia-investigation.md), [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md), [collusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collusion.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Milo Yiannopoulos C-SPAN Interview and Self-Publishing Success (23:41–27:35)

Milo Yiannopoulos appeared on C-SPAN to discuss being blackballed by mainstream media and retailers like Barnes & Noble. Despite his book "Dangerous" being canceled by Simon & Schuster, Yiannopoulos claims significant financial success through self-publishing, comparing his controversial status to Madonna in the 1990s.

Keywords: [milo yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [barnes & noble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barnes-noble.md), regnery publishing, dangerous

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Open Letter to Jewish Supporters of Donald Trump (27:36–35:31)

An open letter circulating on social media calls for Jewish members of the Trump administration, including Steve Mnuchin, Gary Cohn, and Jared Kushner, to resign. The letter criticizes the President's response to the Charlottesville protests and argues that supporting the administration is equivalent to condoning anti-Semitism.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [ivanka trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivanka-trump.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Steve Bannon Political Ideology and Zionism (35:32–38:40)

Author Joshua Green discusses his book "Devil's Bargain," outlining Steve Bannon's hard-right populist nationalism. Bannon's ideology is described as an effort to dismantle the global financial class and reassert American cultural identity. Bannon distinguishes himself from Pat Buchanan by identifying as a staunch Zionist.

Keywords: [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), joshua green, devil's bargain, [populism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/populism.md), [zionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zionism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Trump Family Heritage and 23andMe Speculation (38:41–40:08)

A brief discussion regarding a BuzzFeed article speculating on the potential Jewish roots of the "Drumpf" family. The hosts suggest that Donald Trump should take a 23andMe DNA test to settle questions about his Ashkenazi heritage.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), drumpf, [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md), [ashkenazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ashkenazi.md), [buzzfeed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzfeed.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Steve Mnuchin Defense of President Trump (40:09–44:44)

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin issued a statement defending President Trump against accusations of sympathizing with hate groups. Mnuchin argued that the President does not equate neo-Nazis with peaceful protesters, despite the intense criticism and "hate" directed at him on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

Keywords: [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [neo-nazis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neo-nazis.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/13.md)

### 14. ACLU Resignation and First Amendment Debate (44:46–49:50)

A Virginia board member of the ACLU resigned following the group's defense of white nationalist protesters' right to assemble in Charlottesville. The discussion touches on the ACLU's historical precedent of defending unpopular speech, such as the KKK march in Skokie, and critiques the organization's shift toward political activism.

Keywords: [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), skokie

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Milo Yiannopoulos Book Sales and Legal Action (49:51–51:28)

Milo Yiannopoulos claims his self-published book has reached the New York Times bestseller list despite being dropped by Simon & Schuster. He also mentions being contacted by the ACLU regarding potential legal action related to the "virtual book burning" of his work.

Keywords: [milo yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), [simon & schuster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/simon-schuster.md), new york times bestseller, [aclu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aclu.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Southern Poverty Law Center and Antifa Narrative (51:29–55:41)

Alicia Brooks of the Southern Poverty Law Center appeared on MSNBC with Chris Matthews to discuss Antifa's role in Charlottesville. The discussion highlights the SPLC's framing of Antifa as protectors against neo-fascism, while the hosts critique the organization's massive funding and the mention of an impending "race war."

Keywords: [southern poverty law center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-poverty-law-center.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [chris matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md), race war

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Vehicle Attacks in Barcelona and Charlottesville Comparison (55:42–58:00)

CNN's Wolf Blitzer and other commentators drew parallels between the terror attack in Barcelona and the vehicle ramming in Charlottesville. The media narrative suggests that the use of vehicles as weapons represents a "shared tactic" between domestic white supremacists and international terrorists.

Keywords: [barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), [wolf blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wolf-blitzer.md), vehicle ramming, [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Fran Townsend and Domestic Terrorism Labeling (58:00–1:03:31)

Former homeland security advisor Fran Townsend argued on Charlie Rose that the Charlottesville attack should be labeled domestic terrorism, just as the Barcelona attack is labeled international terrorism. The hosts suggest this rhetorical shift is a coordinated effort by the intelligence community to create grounds for impeachment.

Keywords: [fran townsend](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fran-townsend.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Media Conflation of Barcelona Attacks and Protests (1:03:32–1:06:25)

A critique of KTVU and other news outlets for conflating the Barcelona terror attack with subsequent scuffles between far-right and anti-fascist protesters. The hosts argue that the media is manufacturing a narrative of "two sides" in Spain to mirror the political situation in the United States.

Keywords: [barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), las ramblas, [press tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-tv.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [far-right](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/far-right.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Barcelona Attack Investigation and Youth Suspects (1:06:26–1:08:47)

Spanish authorities identified several young suspects, including 17-year-old Musa Okabeer, involved in the Las Ramblas van attack. The investigation focuses on how a group of youths could plan such an operation, leading to calls for increased internet surveillance in Spain.

Keywords: [barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), musa okabeer, youth radicalization, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Finland Knife Attack and Siberian Stabbings (1:08:49–1:10:15)

A knife attack in Turku, Finland, carried out by a Moroccan migrant, resulted in several casualties. The Finnish government responded by calling for increased surveillance. The hosts note the lack of significant US media coverage regarding this event and a similar stabbing incident in Siberia.

Keywords: [finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), turku, [siberia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/siberia.md), migrant violence, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Robert Byrd and the Clinton KKK Connection (1:10:16–1:13:51)

A look back at the relationship between the Clintons and the late Senator Robert Byrd, a former member of the KKK. Clips of Hillary Clinton's praise for Byrd and Bill Clinton's eulogy are used to highlight what the hosts describe as a double standard in media coverage of political associations with racial extremists.

Keywords: [robert byrd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-byrd.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [kkk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kkk.md), [eulogy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eulogy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Vice News and the Upstage Meme (1:13:51–1:16:18)

A discussion on the emergence of the "upstage meme," which suggests that Donald Trump is uniquely irritated by staff members who receive more media attention than him. The hosts trace this narrative back to Elizabeth Warren and suggest it is being used as a new psychological angle to attack the President.

Keywords: [vice news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-news.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), thin skin, upstage meme, [media strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-strategy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Executive Producer Donations and No Agenda Karma (1:16:21–1:33:03)

The hosts acknowledge executive producers Sir Roger Boots and David Van Sunder for their $333.33 donations. Van Sunder shares a story about "No Agenda Karma" helping his physical therapy clinic find a new location. Other donations are read, including a birthday shout-out for Michael Halby and a note from a Chinese transplant in Florida.

Keywords: [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), no agenda karma, [mechanicsville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mechanicsville.md), [physical therapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physical-therapy.md), [squirrel mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrel-mail.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Angela Rye and the Removal of Historical Statues (1:33:06–1:36:46)

CNN commentator Angela Rye argues for the removal of statues of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson due to their history as slave owners. The discussion explores the broader movement to take down Confederate memorials, which some claim were originally part of a "beautification project" in the early 20th century.

Keywords: [angela rye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-rye.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [thomas jefferson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-jefferson.md), slave owners, [confederate monuments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/confederate-monuments.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Confederate Statues as Art and Museum Placement (1:36:47–1:40:07)

A debate on whether Confederate statues should be destroyed or moved to museums. While acknowledging them as art, the hosts note that Robert E. Lee himself was against the erection of such monuments. The segment also touches on the desecration of gravesites and the historical context of the Jim Crow era.

Keywords: [robert e. lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-e-lee.md), [jim crow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-crow.md), [museums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/museums.md), [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [monuments](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monuments.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Gianno Caldwell and Emotional Reactions on Fox News (1:40:08–1:42:29)

Republican strategist Gianno Caldwell appeared on Fox & Friends, emotionally criticizing President Trump's comments on the Charlottesville protests. Caldwell argued that the President betrayed the moral fabric of the country by suggesting there were "fine people" among the white supremacist demonstrators.

Keywords: gianno caldwell, [fox and friends](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-and-friends.md), [race relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/race-relations.md), [moral bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-bankruptcy.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Gary Cohn and Age Discrimination in Banking (1:42:29–1:45:36)

Speculation regarding Gary Cohn's future in the White House amid pressure from the New York banking community. The discussion also covers a "handy tip" regarding age discrimination lawsuits for those over 40 in the banking sector and a failed tax strategy involving Anthony Scaramucci's company sale.

Keywords: [gary cohn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-cohn.md), [ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md), [banking industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-industry.md), [scaramucci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scaramucci.md), tax scams

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Steve Bannon Departure and the Hatchet Man Strategy (1:45:37–1:52:59)

An analysis of Steve Bannon's exit from the White House, comparing it to Anthony Scaramucci's brief tenure. The hosts propose a "hatchet man" theory where Bannon intentionally leaked information to progressive journalists like Robert Kuttner to establish a specific narrative before returning to Breitbart to fight for Trump's agenda from the outside.

Keywords: [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), robert kuttner, [scaramucci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scaramucci.md), [breitbart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breitbart.md), white house strategy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Sebastian Gorka and Future Media Leaks (1:53:00–1:54:57)

Following the departures of Scaramucci and Bannon, the hosts predict that Sebastian Gorka will be the next staffer to leave. They speculate he will follow the same pattern of providing a "scoop" to a left-leaning publication, such as Rolling Stone, to maintain the meme of being "upstaged" by the President.

Keywords: [sebastian gorka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sebastian-gorka.md), [rolling stone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolling-stone.md), media leaks, [white house staff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-staff.md), [strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strategy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/30.md)

### 31. CBS Analysis of Steve Bannon and Breitbart (1:54:57–1:57:53)

CBS News reports on the "mutual agreement" for Steve Bannon to leave his post as Chief Strategist. The report highlights Bannon's role in the travel ban and his history at Breitbart, which the network claims provided "editorial support" to white supremacist movements.

Keywords: [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [sarah sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-sanders.md), [travel ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-ban.md), editorial support

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/31.md)

### 32. North Korea Policy and the Bannon-Kushner Feud (1:57:54–2:02:02)

Steve Bannon's comments regarding the lack of a military solution for North Korea are examined. The discussion also touches on Bannon's internal conflicts with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, suggesting Bannon may now use Breitbart to target Kushner's influence within the administration.

Keywords: [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [jared kushner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-kushner.md), [ivanka trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivanka-trump.md), [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [seoul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seoul.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Kennedy Center Honors Boycott and CBS Production Techniques (2:02:02–2:05:29)

President Trump and the First Lady announced they will not attend the Kennedy Center Honors following boycott threats from honorees like Norman Lear. The hosts also critique CBS News for using "non sequitur" backup clips in their reporting to manipulate viewer perception.

Keywords: [kennedy center honors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kennedy-center-honors.md), [ll cool j](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ll-cool-j.md), [norman lear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norman-lear.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), non sequitur

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Ring Structure in Media and the Upstage Meme (2:05:30–2:15:39)

A deep dive into the "ring structure" of television news production, specifically on Charlie Rose's program. The hosts explain how media outlets use circular narratives to instill confidence in viewers while slipping in specific memes, such as the idea that Trump is an egomaniac who cannot share the spotlight.

Keywords: ring structure, mary douglas, [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), ashley parker, [media manipulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-manipulation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/34.md)

### 35. List of Media Memes and Insults Against Trump (2:15:40–2:25:06)

The hosts compile an extensive list of over 47 memes and insults used by the media and political opponents against Donald Trump since his campaign began. The list includes terms like "thin-skinned," "orange clown," "Russian stooge," and "man-child," illustrating the persistent nature of the media's negative framing.

Keywords: [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), orange clown, [narcissist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissist.md), man-child, [media narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-narrative.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/35.md)

### 36. NPR Science Curator and the CAD Misconception (2:25:07–2:30:17)

Science curator David Bielo appeared on NPR to discuss climate change and new cooling technologies. The hosts mock Bielo for describing Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) as a "new technology" that people "overhype as AI," noting that CAD has been a standard industry tool since the 1970s.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), david bielo, computer-assisted design, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Solar Eclipse Hype and Pet Safety Warnings (2:30:17–2:35:22)

As the total solar eclipse approaches, media outlets have issued warnings for pet owners to keep their animals indoors to prevent them from looking at the sun. The hosts ridicule this advice as a sign of societal decline and discuss the logistics of the eclipse path through Oregon and the shortage of certified safety glasses.

Keywords: [solar eclipse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-eclipse.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [pet safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-safety.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), eclipse glasses

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Deaths of Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis (2:35:23–2:37:38)

The deaths of legendary entertainers Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis are noted. The hosts recall Dick Gregory's transition from comedy to political activism, including his "two Trumps" theory involving the color of the President's ties as a signal of his authenticity.

Keywords: dick gregory, jerry lewis, [stand-up comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stand-up-comedy.md), two trumps theory, [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Associate Executive Producer Credits and Birthday Shout-outs (2:37:40–2:46:34)

The final segment of donor acknowledgments includes contributions from listeners in Norway, Japan, Australia, and Canada. The hosts grant "Jobs Karma" and "F-Cancer Karma" to specific donors and read birthday wishes for members of the "No Agenda" community.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), [f-cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-cancer.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Barcelona Intelligence Warnings and German Election Meddling (2:46:34–2:48:34)

Reports suggest the CIA warned Spanish authorities about a potential attack in Barcelona months in advance. Meanwhile, Turkish President Erdoğan is accused of meddling in the upcoming German elections by urging Turkish-Germans to vote against Angela Merkel's party.

Keywords: [barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [recep tayyip erdoğan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recep-tayyip-erdogan.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), german elections

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Faraday Gloves and the Hip and Chipped Jingle (2:48:34–2:50:05)

A humorous proposal for a Kickstarter project featuring "Faraday Gloves" to protect people who have been implanted with RFID chips. The segment includes a custom jingle: "When you're hip and chipped, it's not enough to encrypt, buy some Faraday Gloves."

Keywords: faraday gloves, [rfid chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid-chips.md), [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [jingle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jingle.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/41.md)

### 42. US Cyber Command Independence and Canadian Asylum Seekers (2:50:06–2:52:40)

The Obama administration's move to give US Cyber Command more operational independence from the NSA is discussed as a potential deep-state maneuver. Additionally, Canada is reportedly seeing an "unsustainable spike" in asylum seekers, including illegal immigrants leaving the United States.

Keywords: us cyber command, [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [haitians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haitians.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Milo Yiannopoulos on Trump and Media Smugness (2:52:41–2:56:32)

Milo Yiannopoulos critiques Donald Trump's lack of policy detail while praising his instincts. The hosts discuss Yiannopoulos's career "resurrection" following his fall from grace over controversial comments and his current status as an independent media figure.

Keywords: [milo yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [pedophilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedophilia.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Oregon Drug Decriminalization and Millennial Moral Programming (2:56:32–2:59:56)

Oregon has reclassified personal drug possession as a misdemeanor, following the "Portuguese model." A listener's analysis suggests that Millennial activism is rooted in childhood anti-bullying campaigns that taught them they have a moral responsibility to "speak out" against perceived wrongs to avoid being complicit bystanders.

Keywords: [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [drug decriminalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-decriminalization.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [anti-bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-bullying.md), [bystander effect](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bystander-effect.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Norman Lear Foundation and Scripted Agendas (2:59:58–3:06:21)

A critique of Norman Lear's influence on American culture through "All in the Family" and his foundation's work in placing specific health and social storylines into modern television scripts. The hosts argue that Lear's portrayal of Archie Bunker was a calculated effort to misrepresent the working-class Democrat as a Republican.

Keywords: [norman lear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/norman-lear.md), [all in the family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/all-in-the-family.md), [archie bunker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archie-bunker.md), [hollywood health and society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood-health-and-society.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Show Outro and Final No Agenda Mix (3:06:22–3:11:59)

The hosts sign off with their traditional "Adios Mofos" and a final musical mix featuring clips of the day's topics, including Antifa, Confederate statues, and the "Faraday Gloves" jingle. Listeners are reminded to visit the show's website for the next live broadcast.

Keywords: [adios mofos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adios-mofos.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [dvorak.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-org.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/46.md)

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