# Sock Puppet Media > Global tensions flare as Spanish authorities raid internet registrars in Catalonia while domestic cultural wars erupt over Dr. Seuss and national anthem protests on the gridiron. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 969 - **Published:** 2017-10-01 - **Length:** 3h 2m - **Topics:** Catalonia Referendum, Blacktivists, [Dr. Seuss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-seuss.md), Mount Agung, Enisa, DMT Extraction, [Scott Pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media ## About this episode Spanish security forces seized ballot boxes and disabled the .cat top-level domain in Barcelona to disrupt the Catalonia independence referendum. The aggressive intervention by Spanish police highlights a growing trend of digital and physical sovereignty clashes. Meanwhile, over 130,000 residents in Bali face evacuation as Mount Agung seismic activity correlates with solar weather alerts tracked via the Disaster Prediction App. Russian-linked social media accounts like Blacktivists reportedly surpassed official Black Lives Matter pages in engagement, fueling claims of sophisticated foreign interference. In the United States, the Department of Homeland Security notified 21 states of Russian IP addresses scanning election systems, though no vote totals were altered. Simultaneously, the European Commission proposed doubling the budget for Enisa to combat cryptocurrency fraud, while EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt faced scrutiny over a $25,000 secure phone booth installation. In the NFL, rumors suggest Oakland Raiders offensive linemen intentionally allowed sacks against Derek Carr due to national anthem protest disagreements. Librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro sparked a national debate by rejecting a donation of Dr. Seuss books from Melania Trump, labeling the works as stereotypical. The word nerd actually originated in the 1950 Seuss classic If I Ran the Zoo. This episode also features the knighting of Sir GIS Jedi Knight and a critique of Diane Keaton in The Godfather Part II. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/transcript.md. ### 1. California Zephyr Train Schedule, Microphone Equipment Malfunction (0:00–2:57) The hosts open the program discussing the consistent tardiness of the California Zephyr train passing through Berkeley. A technical malfunction occurs when a microphone falls off its stand, leading to a brief discussion about audio equipment and recording setups. Keywords: [california zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-zephyr.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [microphone stand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone-stand.md), train schedule [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Mount Agung Volcano Evacuations, Solar Weather Prediction App (2:57–7:11) Over 130,000 residents on the Indonesian island of Bali have moved to makeshift evacuation centers as Mount Agung prepares to erupt. The discussion links seismic activity to solar weather alerts received via the Disaster Prediction App, which tracks coronal holes and geomagnetic storms. Keywords: mount agung, [bali](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bali.md), [volcano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volcano.md), disaster prediction app, [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Catalonia Independence Referendum, Spanish Police Seize Ballot Boxes (7:12–11:37) Spanish security forces moved to block the Catalonia independence referendum, resulting in confrontations and the seizure of ballot boxes in Barcelona. Authorities disabled the .cat top-level domain by raiding the headquarters of the regional internet registrar to prevent voters from accessing polling information. Keywords: [catalonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catalonia.md), [barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), [referendum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/referendum.md), carlos puigdemont, [madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madrid.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Top-Level Domain Registration, Dot Dog Domain Ownership (11:37–13:14) A discussion regarding the cost and process of becoming a top-level domain registrar reveals that a minimum investment of $250,000 is required. Research into the ".dog" domain shows it is managed by a startup called Donuts LLC and is intended for dog-friendly entities. Keywords: [icann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icann.md), top-level domain, registrar, donuts llc, dot dog [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/4.md) ### 5. NATO Cybersecurity Symposium, European Commission DDoS Attack (13:18–17:41) NATO officials and industry representatives gathered in Mons, Belgium, for a cybersecurity symposium to discuss privatizing cyber defense. Simultaneously, the European Commission reported a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that slowed connection speeds but did not result in a data breach. Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), mons, [belgium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belgium.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [ddos attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ddos-attack.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/5.md) ### 6. European Commission Cryptocurrency Fraud Legislation, Enisa Expansion (17:42–19:45) The European Commission proposed new measures to combat cryptocurrency fraud and beef up protections against data theft. The plan includes doubling the budget and increasing the staff of Enisa, the bloc's cybersecurity agency based in Greece, to coordinate a common European defense system. Keywords: [european commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-commission.md), [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), enisa, [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/6.md) ### 7. DHS Election Scanning Report, ZoneAlarm Legacy Software (19:45–23:08) The Department of Homeland Security notified 21 states regarding Russian IP addresses scanning election systems, though no actual hacking of vote totals was confirmed. The conversation compares modern network probes to the logs seen in legacy security software like ZoneAlarm, which visualized constant pings and probes. Keywords: [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [election hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-hacking.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), zonealarm, [port scanning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-scanning.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/7.md) ### 8. CNN Report on Russian Blacktivist Social Media Accounts (23:09–29:27) CNN reported that Russian-linked accounts, specifically one named "Blacktivists," used Facebook and Twitter to amplify racial tensions in the United States. The "Blacktivists" page reportedly garnered 360,000 likes, exceeding the following of the verified Black Lives Matter page, leading to claims of sophisticated political interference. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), blacktivists, [internet research agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-research-agency.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Scripted Media Interviews, Janet Jackson Satellite Press Kits (29:28–32:38) The hosts critique the scripted nature of modern news interviews, comparing them to 1980s promotional "fake" satellite interviews where local stations played pre-recorded answers from stars like Janet Jackson. They argue that the focus on Russian social media ads is a distraction from domestic political funding and activism. Keywords: [janet jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-jackson.md), [anderson cooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anderson-cooper.md), [satellite interview](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-interview.md), [media scripting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-scripting.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Political Advertising Efficacy, Russia Data Localization Laws (32:39–35:10) A review of the 2016 election suggests that negative advertising against Donald Trump was ineffective compared to his "Make America Great Again" messaging. Meanwhile, Russian regulator Alexander Zarov threatened to ban Facebook for failing to comply with laws requiring the storage of citizen data on Russian soil. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), negative campaigning, alexander zarov, data laws [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Lionel of RT, US Interference in Foreign Elections (35:11–37:35) Lionel from RT argues that accusations of Russian election interference lack proof and points to historical instances of U.S. officials, including President Obama, commenting on foreign votes like Brexit and Israeli elections. He characterizes the current media focus as a "deep state" narrative designed to cause chaos. Keywords: [lionel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [israeli elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israeli-elections.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Steve Bannon Criticizes Hollywood Hypocrisy and Late Night Hosts (37:36–39:19) In a recent interview, Steve Bannon attacked the entertainment industry, claiming that the politicization of late-night shows and sports has led to a decline in viewership. He specifically targeted actors like Jennifer Lawrence and the leadership at ESPN for alienating their audiences with anti-Trump rhetoric. Keywords: [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [jennifer lawrence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-lawrence.md), [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Football Terminology, Taking a Knee as a Business Metaphor (39:20–42:03) The term "taking a knee" is analyzed as both a football tactic used in the "victory formation" and a business metaphor for giving up or regrouping. An anecdote is shared about a misunderstanding in a restaurant where kneeling for a photo was mistaken for a marriage proposal. Keywords: [nfl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nfl.md), taking a knee, victory formation, business metaphor, [football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Oakland Raiders Sacks, NFL National Anthem Controversy in London (42:04–44:17) Rumors circulate regarding the Oakland Raiders' poor performance against Washington, suggesting offensive linemen may have intentionally allowed quarterback Derek Carr to be sacked due to anthem protest disagreements. Additionally, the NFL faced criticism after players stood for "God Save the Queen" but knelt for the U.S. national anthem during a game in London. Keywords: [oakland raiders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland-raiders.md), derek carr, [washington redskins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-redskins.md), [nfl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nfl.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Gary Cohn and Steve Mnuchin, Federal Reserve Chair Speculation (44:17–48:13) Financial circles in New York speculate that Gary Cohn and Steve Mnuchin may leave the Trump administration due to social pressure following the President's comments in Alabama. This has reportedly led President Trump to begin interviewing new candidates for the position of Federal Reserve Chair. Keywords: [gary cohn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-cohn.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Shannon Sharpe on National Symbols, Dr. Seuss Racism Controversy (48:14–52:43) Fox Sports host Shannon Sharpe questioned the meaning of the American flag and national anthem, sparking a broader debate about racial divides in sports media. This cultural tension extended to a Cambridge librarian who rejected a donation of Dr. Seuss books from Melania Trump, labeling the author's work as "cliché" and racist. Keywords: shannon sharpe, [fox sports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-sports.md), [dr. seuss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-seuss.md), [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), [cambridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambridge.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Cambridge Librarian Rejects Melania Trump Book Donation (52:46–1:00:03) Librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro of Cambridgeport Elementary School returned ten Dr. Seuss books gifted by First Lady Melania Trump, sparking a national debate. Critics, including commentator LaDawn Jones, pointed to Dr. Seuss's early career as a political cartoonist to justify claims of stereotypical and racist imagery in his illustrations. Keywords: liz phipps soeiro, cambridgeport elementary, [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), [dr. seuss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-seuss.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Etymology of the Word Nerd, Dr. Seuss Invention (1:00:03–1:02:35) The word "nerd" is traced back to its first appearance in the 1950 Dr. Seuss book "If I Ran the Zoo." One of the hosts claims responsibility for researching and establishing this etymology in major dictionaries, debunking previous theories that the word was a combination of "ne'er-do-well" and "squeal." Keywords: [nerd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nerd.md), [dr. seuss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-seuss.md), [if i ran the zoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/if-i-ran-the-zoo.md), [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [dictionary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dictionary.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/18.md) ### 19. No Agenda Show Production, Executive Producer Credits (1:02:35–1:04:48) The hosts acknowledge the show's artwork, including a Venn diagram of "fear, uncertainty, and doubt," and thank top donors. They discuss their upcoming appearance on the Grimerica podcast and review listener-submitted art inspired by "The Handmaid's Tale." Keywords: [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), venn diagram, [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [grimerica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grimerica.md), [handmaid's tale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/handmaid-s-tale.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Listener Donations, De-douching Ceremony and Career Karma (1:04:49–1:08:58) Donors from Singapore and elsewhere receive "de-douching" acknowledgments and "career karma" for their financial support. A brief tangent covers the cleanliness of Keurig coffee machines and a personal mishap involving a granola container. Keywords: [singapore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore.md), [keurig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keurig.md), granola, [startup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/startup.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Knighting of Sir GIS Jedi Knight, Scotch Tasting Notes (1:09:02–1:15:12) Jonathan Meyer is knighted as "Sir GIS Jedi Knight of the Gem City" after reaching the donation threshold. The segment includes a detailed discussion on the merits of McCallan 18 versus McCallan 25, with the hosts recommending the 18-year-old variety as the superior scotch for connoisseurs. Keywords: mccallan 18, mccallan 25, [dayton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dayton.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/21.md) ### 22. National Reconnaissance Office Challenge Coin, NRO Launch 42 (1:15:15–1:17:36) The hosts examine a challenge coin sent by a listener commemorating the Atlas V launch of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The coin features the number 42 and various symbols, leading to speculation about references to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and other inside jokes within the intelligence community. Keywords: [nro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nro.md), [national reconnaissance office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-reconnaissance-office.md), [challenge coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coin.md), [atlas v](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-v.md), hitchhiker's guide [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Elon Musk Rocket Travel, North Korea EMP Satellite Claims (1:17:36–1:20:33) Elon Musk's proposal for point-to-point rocket travel, promising New York to Shanghai in 39 minutes, is met with skepticism. Additionally, former CIA Director James Woolsey warns that a North Korean satellite may be equipped with a nuclear device designed to trigger an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) over the United States. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [james woolsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-woolsey.md), [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [emp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emp.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Bill Maher Panel on Punching Nazis, First Amendment Rights (1:20:34–1:28:07) A panel on Bill Maher's HBO show debated the morality of punching neo-Nazis, with John Heilman arguing that certain symbols justify a violent response. The hosts critique this stance, emphasizing that the First Amendment protects even odious speech unless it directly incites immediate violence. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), john heilman, [neo-nazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neo-nazi.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Virtue Signaling and Internet Activism, Post-Gopher Era (1:28:16–1:31:09) The hosts discuss the rise of "virtue signaling," where individuals feel they have taken political action simply by changing a profile picture or posting a complaint online. They trace this trend back to the early days of the web and the transition from the Gopher protocol to modern browsers. Keywords: [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [gopher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopher.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/25.md) ### 26. The Week in Facebook, Amy Siskind Authoritarianism Tracker (1:31:10–1:36:25) A review of Amy Siskind's "Weekly List" of authoritarianism highlights her criticisms of President Trump's tweets and his handling of the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. The hosts suggest this type of social media ranting has become a form of "comic relief" and consider making it a recurring segment. Keywords: amy siskind, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/authoritarianism.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [rocket man](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rocket-man.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/26.md) ### 27. G. Edward Griffin on Divide and Conquer Strategy (1:36:26–1:42:42) G. Edward Griffin, author of "The Creature from Jekyll Island," explains the "divide and conquer" strategy used by global elites to control populations through money and "information dominance." The hosts link this to modern intelligence agency practices and the "Internet in a Suitcase" program previously funded by the State Department. Keywords: g. edward griffin, creature from jekyll island, [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [information dominance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-dominance.md), [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Orchestrated Civil Unrest, Parallel Operations Strategy (1:42:43–1:50:04) Griffin argues that modern civil unrest, including clashes between Antifa and right-wing groups, is orchestrated and financed to create a race war. The hosts expand on this by discussing an American military strategy of "parallel operations," where intelligence agencies set up fake activist groups to co-opt and control political movements. Keywords: [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [counterintelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterintelligence.md), blacktivists, [monterey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monterey.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Consolidation Phase and Martial Law, Patriot Act Legacy (1:50:04–1:52:36) The final stage of the "divide and conquer" strategy is identified as the "consolidation phase," where a frightened population accepts martial law to restore order. The hosts suggest the United States entered this phase following the passage of the Patriot Act after the September 11 attacks. Keywords: consolidation phase, [martial law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-law.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/29.md) ### 30. ISIS Video Production, Berlin Station Series on Epix (1:52:37–1:57:12) The high production value of ISIS propaganda videos is questioned, with suggestions that they were professionally directed to create a specific global narrative. This leads to a recommendation for the TV series "Berlin Station" on Epix, which explores CIA operations and neo-Nazi plots in Germany. Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [berlin station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin-station.md), epix, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Hillary Clinton Interview with Charlie Rose, 9/11 Claims (1:57:12–2:04:35) Hillary Clinton appeared on Charlie Rose to discuss her memoir and criticize President Trump's policies as a "clear and present danger." The hosts dispute her claims about being in the Oval Office immediately after 9/11 and criticize her use of identity politics as a divisive strategy. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [osama bin laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osama-bin-laden.md), [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Media Whipsaw Examples, Tom Price Travel Investigation (2:04:37–2:09:05) The "whipsaw" media technique is demonstrated through reports on Cabinet members' use of private aircraft, specifically Health Secretary Tom Price and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. The discussion also touches on the Stock Act and the legality of insider trading for congressional staffers. Keywords: tom price, [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [private jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md), [stock act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-act.md), [whipsaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whipsaw.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/32.md) ### 33. No Agenda Social Migration, Listener Donation Credits (2:09:06–2:19:45) The hosts thank a producer for migrating the NoAgendaSocial.com server to new infrastructure. They read a long list of donations, including several palindrome amounts, and look forward to the show's 10th anniversary on October 26. Keywords: [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [10th anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/10th-anniversary.md), [palindrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palindrome.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Knighting Ceremony, Wine and Lamb Pairings (2:19:47–2:23:00) Jonathan Meyer and Christopher Tropp are officially knighted during the ceremony. Following the knighting, the hosts discuss culinary pairings for lamb, recommending 2015 Beaujolais as an exceptional vintage that rivals the legendary 1947 year. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [beaujolais](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beaujolais.md), [bordeaux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bordeaux.md), [lamb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lamb.md), 1947 vintage [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Flutes Around the World Scandal, Southern California Music Teacher (2:23:00–2:25:10) A music teacher involved in the "Flutes Around the World" program was arrested following allegations of contaminating PVC flutes with bodily fluids. School districts in Southern California, including Fullerton and Newport Mesa, have instructed parents to turn in the instruments for federal testing. Keywords: flutes around the world, [fullerton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fullerton.md), newport mesa, music teacher, [contamination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contamination.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Iowa Mother Leaves Children Alone for Germany Vacation (2:25:11–2:26:55) Erin Mackey of Johnston, Iowa, was arrested after leaving her four children, aged 6 to 12, home alone for several days while she took a vacation to Germany. Police intervened after receiving a tip from one of the children's fathers, and Mackey was convinced to return home early to face charges. Keywords: erin mackey, johnston, [iowa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [child endangerment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-endangerment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Amazon Algorithms Suggesting DMT Extraction Materials (2:26:59–2:28:50) A whistleblower producer points out that Amazon's recommendation algorithms frequently suggest the necessary components for extracting DMT, a Schedule I controlled substance. The "frequently bought together" feature links acacia root bark with turkey basters and specific solvents used in the extraction process. Keywords: [dmt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmt.md), dimethyltryptamine, [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), acacia root bark, naphtha [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/37.md) ### 38. Diane Keaton Acting Critique, The Godfather Part II (2:28:51–2:30:23) A critique of Diane Keaton's performance in "The Godfather Part II" argues that her acting was subpar despite the film's critical acclaim. The host plays a clip of the "abortion" dialogue scene to illustrate the perceived lack of emotional depth in her delivery. Keywords: diane keaton, the godfather part ii, [acting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acting.md), epix, [movie review](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/movie-review.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/38.md) ### 39. Scott Pruitt's $25,000 Secure Phone Booth (SCIF) (2:30:24–2:35:08) EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt faced criticism for installing a $25,000 secure phone booth in his office. However, technical analysis suggests the unit is actually a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), and the price is significantly lower than the $100,000 average cost for such secure communication installations. Keywords: [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), scif, acoustical solutions, phone booth [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/39.md) ### 40. KTVU Broadcast Blooper, Mike Isaacson "Dead Cops" Tweet (2:35:10–2:36:52) A technical error in a KTVU broadcast left in a "3, 2, 1" countdown from a reporter. This leads to a discussion about Mike Isaacson, a John Jay College professor who was suspended after tweeting about "teaching future dead cops" and advocating for a "post-police world." Keywords: [ktvu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ktvu.md), mike isaacson, john jay college, [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [blooper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blooper.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/40.md) ### 41. Professor Mike Isaacson on Post-Police Communities (2:36:52–2:40:02) Former professor Mike Isaacson explains his vision for a world without police, suggesting that communities can use smartphones and "rapid response" teams to resolve conflicts. The hosts mock this idea, suggesting that such decentralized enforcement in low-income neighborhoods often manifests as gang warfare. Keywords: mike isaacson, john jay college, [911](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/911.md), rapid response, gang warfare [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/41.md) ### 42. Collegiate Textbook Industry Homework Scam (2:40:03–2:42:50) An anonymous whistleblower from a major textbook publisher describes a "scam" where engineering texts are updated with new numbers in homework problems solely to prevent students from buying used versions. This practice is reportedly discussed openly in publishing offices as a way to capitalize on guaranteed student loan funding. Keywords: textbook industry, [engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engineering.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [racketeering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racketeering.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/42.md) ### 43. Adjunct Professors and the Gig Economy (2:42:50–2:44:24) A report from The Guardian highlights the financial struggles of adjunct professors, many of whom earn as little as $22,000 a year. The article notes that some academics have resorted to living in their cars or engaging in sex work to supplement their meager incomes in expensive cities like Denver. Keywords: adjunct professors, [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), [airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md), [sex work](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-work.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/43.md) ### 44. New York MTA Metal Towers, Ham Radio Relief Effort (2:44:24–2:47:03) The New York MTA is spending $100 million on mysterious metal towers at bridges and tunnels, which officials refuse to explain in detail, citing Homeland Security concerns. Separately, the American Red Cross has requested 50 ham radio operators to assist with emergency communications in Puerto Rico. Keywords: [mta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mta.md), brooklyn battery tunnel, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/44.md) ### 45. San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz vs. Trump Administration (2:47:05–2:49:36) San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz criticized the Trump administration's response to Hurricane Maria while wearing a "Help Us, We Are Dying" t-shirt. The hosts analyze the media coverage of the dispute, accusing ABC News of using manipulative editing to make it appear as though military generals agreed with the mayor's political stance. Keywords: carmen yulín cruz, [san juan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-juan.md), [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), [jonathan karl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-karl.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/45.md) ### 46. Prince George's Schooling, Elite Diet vs. Mac and Cheese (2:49:37–2:51:47) The enrollment of Prince George in a private school with a $20,000 annual fee is contrasted with the "mac and cheese" diet often associated with the working class. The hosts joke that while the masses eat processed food, the young prince is served rack of lamb and taught philosophy at age five. Keywords: prince george, [prince william](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-william.md), rack of lamb, [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), [ayn rand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayn-rand.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/969-sock-puppet-media/chapter/46.md) ### 47. Fentanyl Seizures at JFK Airport Mailroom (2:51:48–2:55:07) U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a record amount of fentanyl seizures at the JFK International Mailroom, with most packages originating from China and Hong Kong. Officials noted that the drug is so toxic that agents must wear protective gear, and seizures have nearly tripled in the past fiscal year. 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