# Support Squirrel > A wave of sexual misconduct allegations hits Capitol Hill while the Zimbabwean military ends the decades-long rule of Robert Mugabe during a week of global upheaval. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 982 - **Published:** 2017-11-16 - **Length:** 2h 52m - **Topics:** [Al Franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), Mugabe Coup, Digital Pills, [Mark Cuban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cuban.md), [Shadow Brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-brokers.md), Support Squirrel - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel ## About this episode Senator Al Franken faces immediate calls for resignation after Los Angeles radio host Leanne Tweeden released a photograph of the lawmaker groping her during a 2006 USO tour. The scandal erupts as Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Senator Claire McCaskill expose a culture of systemic harassment on Capitol Hill, where $16 million in taxpayer funds has quietly settled 260 misconduct claims over the last decade. In Zimbabwe, the 37-year rule of 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe ends abruptly as the military initiates a coup and places the leader under house arrest. Back in the United States, the FDA approves the first digital pill featuring an ingestible sensor to track patient compliance, while the NSA faces a catastrophic security breach as the Shadow Brokers group leaks sensitive source code. Meanwhile, entrepreneur Mark Cuban advocates for rapid AI adoption despite predicted job displacement, and Nigel Farage demands an investigation into George Soros and his alleged influence over 226 members of the European Parliament. President Donald Trump draws mockery for his squirrel-like grip on a water bottle during a national address, sparking a debate on his known germaphobia. In Florida, a resident fights property managers to keep a designated emotional support squirrel, highlighting the bizarre evolution of service animal regulations and the rise of the fur children phenomenon. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/transcript.md. ### 1. California Weather Cycles, Global Warming Skepticism (0:00–2:22) The hosts discuss the current rainy season in Northern Silicon Valley and California, comparing it to weather patterns from the 1970s. They argue that the climate operates in cycles rather than being driven by global warming, noting that reservoirs are being filled and drained repeatedly. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [reservoirs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reservoirs.md), [drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drought.md), weather cycles [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Senator Al Franken, Sexual Misconduct Allegations (2:23–4:43) Los Angeles radio host Leanne Tweeden accused Democratic Senator Al Franken of forcibly kissing and groping her during a 2006 USO tour. A photograph showing Franken posing with his hands on Tweeden's breasts while she slept has surfaced, leading to calls for his resignation. Keywords: [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), leanne tweeden, [uso tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uso-tour.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), predator [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Me Too Congress, Capitol Hill Sexual Harassment (4:44–7:09) Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Senator Claire McCaskill share personal accounts of sexual harassment within the federal government. Statistics indicate that 40% of female congressional staffers view harassment as a major problem, prompting calls for mandatory training and reform of the complaint process. Keywords: [jackie speier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jackie-speier.md), [claire mccaskill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claire-mccaskill.md), [capitol hill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-hill.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [me too movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/me-too-movement.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Congressional Settlement Transparency, Taxpayer Funded Payouts (7:10–9:39) A new bill aims to eliminate mandatory non-disclosure agreements and secret settlements for members of Congress accused of sexual misconduct. Reports indicate that $16 million in taxpayer funds has been used to settle 260 harassment claims over the last decade. Keywords: [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), financial settlements, [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [taxpayer money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayer-money.md), [non-disclosure agreements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-disclosure-agreements.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Gretchen Carlson, Forced Arbitration Clauses (9:41–12:12) Gretchen Carlson highlights how forced arbitration and non-disclosure agreements protect predators while ending the careers of victims. The discussion focuses on how these legal mechanisms prevent the public from learning about systemic harassment in corporate and political environments. Keywords: [gretchen carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gretchen-carlson.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [arbitration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arbitration.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [settlements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/settlements.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Sexual Misconduct in Academia and Media Booking (12:13–14:38) The sexual misconduct scandal expands into academia and the media booking industry, with NBC News dismissing executive Matt Zimmerman for inappropriate conduct. Long-standing rumors regarding John Travolta and Al Gore are also mentioned in the context of the broader cultural shift. Keywords: [academia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academia.md), matt zimmerman, [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [john travolta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-travolta.md), [sexual misconduct](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-misconduct.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Joe Biden, 2020 Presidential Campaign Tease (14:38–19:36) Former Vice President Joe Biden appeared on the Today Show to discuss the future of the Democratic Party and the concerns of the middle class regarding AI and automation. His performance and body language suggest he is preparing for a 2020 presidential run. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [today show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/today-show.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [middle class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-class.md), digitalization [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Joe Biden Scripted Performance, Rehearsed Anecdotes (19:37–23:56) An analysis of Joe Biden's recent media appearances suggests his stories and emotional appeals are heavily rehearsed and scripted. The hosts point to specific verbal tics and interruptions as evidence that his "middle class Joe" persona is a calculated political performance. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), promise me dad, [rhetoric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhetoric.md), scripted speech, [political theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-theater.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Mark Cuban, AI Job Displacement Debate (23:59–29:17) Entrepreneur Mark Cuban argues that increased immigration and the adoption of artificial intelligence are essential for economic growth. He predicts significant job displacement in the next decade, particularly in data management and manufacturing, through his investments in companies like Hierobotics. Keywords: [mark cuban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cuban.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [robotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robotics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Roy Moore, Alabama Senate Race Allegations (29:18–34:17) Judge Roy Moore faces allegations of sexual misconduct involving teenagers from four decades ago. His campaign has questioned the authenticity of a signed yearbook presented as evidence, while some Republicans consider supporting a write-in candidate for the Alabama Senate seat. Keywords: [roy moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roy-moore.md), [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [yearbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yearbook.md), [write-in candidate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/write-in-candidate.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/10.md) ### 11. High School Yearbook Culture, Signature Authenticity (34:18–38:28) The hosts discuss the American tradition of high school yearbooks and the social protocols of signing them. They express skepticism regarding the Roy Moore yearbook evidence, questioning why a man in his 30s would have signed a student's book in that specific manner. Keywords: yearbooks, [high school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [signatures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signatures.md), [social customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-customs.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Tom Sizemore, Child Molestation Allegations (38:29–42:09) Actor Tom Sizemore has been accused of touching an 11-year-old girl during the filming of the movie "Born Killers" in 2003. The accuser, now 26, is pursuing legal options against both Sizemore and her parents for failing to press charges at the time of the incident. Keywords: tom sizemore, born killers, [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), legal action, [hollywood reporter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood-reporter.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/12.md) ### 13. The Tender Trap, 1950s Gender Roles (42:10–48:10) A clip from the 1955 film "The Tender Trap" illustrates the drastic shift in societal expectations for women and marriage over the last sixty years. The discussion references the Unabomber Manifesto's observations on how political correctness has altered language and social dynamics. Keywords: [frank sinatra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-sinatra.md), debbie reynolds, [gender roles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-roles.md), [marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marriage.md), [unabomber manifesto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unabomber-manifesto.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Trans-Racial Identity, Cultural Self-Identification (48:11–52:55) The hosts discuss individuals who self-identify as a different race, including a white man named Adam who identifies as Filipino and Masayoshi Son of SoftBank. They compare these instances of trans-racial identity to the proliferation of 63 different gender identities in modern culture. Keywords: jadu, filipino, [softbank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/softbank.md), masayoshi son, [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Australia Same-Sex Marriage Vote, Media Representation (52:57–56:45) Australians voted overwhelmingly in favor of same-sex marriage in a national postal survey, with 61.6% responding "yes." Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has pledged to pass legislation by Christmas, though the hosts critique the specific imagery used in media coverage of the result. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [same-sex marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/same-sex-marriage.md), [malcolm turnbull](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malcolm-turnbull.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), postal survey [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/15.md) ### 16. No Agenda Art, Donor Contributions (56:45–1:00:37) The hosts acknowledge the show's artists and review significant donations, including a $700 contribution from Sir Onimus of Dogpatch. They discuss the "twofer" knighthood promotion and the responsibilities of those who contribute to the show's value-for-value model. Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [sir onimus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-onimus.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Manned-Unmanned Teaming, Aviation Technology (1:00:37–1:03:55) A donor provides information on "Manned-Unmanned Teaming" (MUMT), a military technology that allows jet and helicopter pilots to control drones from their cockpits. This technology is being integrated into Apache helicopters and fighter jets for advanced surveillance and combat. Keywords: [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [military intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-intelligence.md), mumt, [apache helicopters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apache-helicopters.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Producer Credits, Birthday Announcements (1:03:56–1:09:49) The hosts read notes from associate executive producers and perform "de-douching" ceremonies for listeners. They acknowledge birthdays and grant "karma" to various donors while announcing new titles for the No Agenda Roundtable. Keywords: [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), sir bill of osaka [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Listener Feedback, Administrative Errors (1:09:49–1:13:40) The hosts address specific listener requests for "house buying karma" and correct administrative errors regarding previous donations and knighthood ceremonies. They emphasize the importance of using the correct subject lines when emailing the show for corrections. Keywords: [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), house buying, errors, [corrections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corrections.md), matt farrell [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Maxine Waters, Glamour Women of the Year Awards (1:13:42–1:21:11) Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivered a fiery speech at the Glamour Women of the Year awards, urging millennials to organize and calling for the impeachment of President Trump. The hosts compare her rhetorical style to historical demagogues and criticize her perceived narcissism. Keywords: [maxine waters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maxine-waters.md), [glamour magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glamour-magazine.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [narcissism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcissism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Presidential Career Paths, Josh Hawley (1:21:11–1:23:16) The hosts discuss the traditional career paths to the presidency, debating whether serving as a governor or a senator provides a better foundation. They highlight Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley as a potential future candidate currently running for the Senate. Keywords: [josh hawley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/josh-hawley.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [governors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/governors.md), senators, presidential strategy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Twitter Verification Policy, Hate Speech Guidelines (1:23:18–1:27:02) Twitter has begun removing verification badges from accounts that violate its new guidelines regarding hate speech and behavior. The hosts discuss the shift from verification as identity authentication to verification as a perceived endorsement by the platform. Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [verification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verification.md), [blue checkmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-checkmark.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Nigel Farage, George Soros Influence in EU (1:27:03–1:31:40) Nigel Farage addressed the European Parliament, alleging that George Soros and the Open Society Foundations exert undue influence over EU policy. Farage claimed that 226 members of the parliament are listed as "reliable friends" of the organization and called for a formal investigation. Keywords: [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), open society, [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [guy verhofstadt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guy-verhofstadt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Michael Morrell, TPP and Intelligence Community (1:31:40–1:37:10) Former CIA Acting Director Michael Morrell criticized President Trump's foreign policy and his relationship with the intelligence community. The discussion focuses on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Morrell's claims regarding Chinese influence in the region following the U.S. withdrawal. Keywords: michael morrell, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [richard nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-nixon.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Opioid Crisis, Addiction Treatment Industry (1:37:11–1:42:24) A study suggests that over-the-counter medications like Tylenol and Advil can be as effective as prescription opioids for pain relief. Meanwhile, private equity firms and large chains like Acadia Healthcare are aggressively acquiring profitable addiction treatment centers to capitalize on insurance payouts. Keywords: [opioids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opioids.md), [tylenol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tylenol.md), acadia healthcare, [private equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-equity.md), addiction treatment [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Afghanistan Opium Production, Hamid Karzai (1:42:25–1:46:34) Opium production in Afghanistan has nearly doubled in the last year, reaching record levels. Former President Hamid Karzai criticized the U.S. strategy in the region, claiming that the ongoing war is breeding violence and alienating the Afghan people. Keywords: [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), [poppies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poppies.md), [hamid karzai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamid-karzai.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Steve Pieczenik Interview Announcement (1:46:34–1:49:07) The hosts announce an upcoming long-form interview with Dr. Steve Pieczenik. They request assistance from a local producer in the Melbourne, Florida area to help facilitate the recording with high-quality audio equipment. Keywords: [steve pieczenik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-pieczenik.md), [interview](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interview.md), melbourne florida, [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [military intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-intelligence.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Donald Trump Water Bottle Meme (1:49:07–1:51:22) The media and Senator Marco Rubio mocked President Trump for his manner of drinking from a water bottle during a televised address. The hosts discuss Trump's known germaphobia and the squirrel-like way he held the bottle with both hands. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), water bottle, [germaphobe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germaphobe.md), [media coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-coverage.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Elephant Trophy Import Ban Reversal (1:51:26–1:53:39) The Trump administration has reversed an Obama-era ban on importing elephant trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service argues that regulated sport hunting provides incentives for local communities to conserve the species. Keywords: [elephants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elephants.md), [trophy hunting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trophy-hunting.md), [zimbabwe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zimbabwe.md), fish and wildlife service, [conservation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conservation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Emotional Support Animals, Service Squirrels (1:53:40–1:57:58) A man in Florida is fighting to keep his "emotional support squirrel" despite property management rules against exotic animals. The hosts discuss the increasing use of support animals, including pigs and goats, and the resulting tension with ADA regulations for legitimate service animals. Keywords: [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [squirrels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrels.md), [ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [goats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goats.md), property management [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Fur Children, Jeremy Clarkson Allegations (1:57:59–2:00:49) The hosts discuss the trend of people referring to pets as "fur children" and "dogters." They also speculate that Jeremy Clarkson may be the next target of sexual misconduct allegations as the new season of "The Grand Tour" premieres on Amazon. Keywords: fur children, [vanna white](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vanna-white.md), [jeremy clarkson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-clarkson.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [the grand tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-grand-tour.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Sean Hannity Advertiser Boycotts (2:00:49–2:02:37) Efforts to target Sean Hannity's advertisers are being met with reverse boycotts from his supporters. The hosts also criticize The Blaze for requiring specific browser updates to access their content, viewing it as a barrier to information. Keywords: [sean hannity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-hannity.md), [boycotts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boycotts.md), [the blaze](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-blaze.md), browser updates, media activism [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Final Donor Credits, Value for Value (2:02:39–2:07:21) The hosts read the final list of donors and producers for the episode, including those contributing to "night layaways." They announce a potential meetup in London and reiterate the show's reliance on the value-for-value model. Keywords: scott baron, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [london meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london-meetup.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Knighting Ceremony, No Agenda Roundtable (2:07:27–2:09:13) A formal knighthood ceremony is held for several high-level donors who have contributed $1,000 or more. The hosts grant them titles and welcome them to the No Agenda Roundtable with a traditional list of humorous perks. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roundtable.md), spencer jaffe, matt farrell, benjamin shirky [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Alt-Right Recruitment, Discord Gaming Servers (2:09:16–2:15:02) NBC News reports on how the alt-right movement utilizes gaming platforms like Discord to organize and disseminate white supremacist ideology. The report links the tactics used during Gamergate to the mobilization of supporters for the Charlottesville rallies. Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [discord](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discord.md), [alt-right](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alt-right.md), [gamergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gamergate.md), [charlottesville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlottesville.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/35.md) ### 36. Self-Cyberbullying Trends Among Teenagers (2:15:03–2:18:58) A new study from Florida Atlantic University identifies a trend of "self-cyberbullying," where teenagers anonymously post mean things about themselves online. Researchers suggest this behavior is often a cry for attention or a symptom of depression, particularly among girls. Keywords: [cyberbullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyberbullying.md), hannah smith, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victimhood.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Randall Saito, Hawaii State Hospital Escape (2:18:57–2:23:59) Randall Saito, a man described as a psychopathic predator, escaped from a Hawaii State Hospital and traveled to California via charter and commercial flights. He was eventually apprehended in Stockton, California, after a 72-hour search. Keywords: randall saito, [hawaii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hawaii.md), psychiatric hospital, [escape](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/escape.md), [san jose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/37.md) ### 38. Real ID Act, RFID Tracking Theories (2:23:59–2:27:01) The hosts theorize that the media coverage of Randall Saito's escape is propaganda designed to build support for the Real ID Act. They suggest the escape may have been a controlled test of tracking technologies, including potential RFID chipping. Keywords: [real id act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id-act.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [stockton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockton.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/38.md) ### 39. Digital Pills, FDA Approved Ingestible Sensors (2:27:02–2:30:16) The FDA has approved the first "digital pill," a version of the drug Abilify that contains an ingestible sensor to track patient compliance. The sensor transmits data to a wearable patch and then to a mobile device, allowing doctors to monitor medication schedules. Keywords: [abilify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abilify.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), digital pills, proteus digital health, [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Shadow Brokers, NSA Source Code Leak (2:30:17–2:33:22) The New York Times reports that the "Shadow Brokers" group has been selling actual source code used by the NSA to breach foreign computer systems. Intelligence officials suspect the leak involves one or more insiders within the NSA's Tailored Access Operations unit. Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [shadow brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shadow-brokers.md), [david sanger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-sanger.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/40.md) ### 41. UCLA Basketball Players, China Shoplifting Apology (2:33:23–2:35:20) Three UCLA basketball players who were detained for shoplifting in China issued public apologies and thanked President Trump for intervening on their behalf. The hosts discuss the scripted nature of the apologies and the political optics of the situation. Keywords: [ucla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ucla.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [shoplifting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shoplifting.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/41.md) ### 42. Northern California School Shooting, Kevin Neal (2:35:21–2:41:51) Kevin Neal engaged in a shooting spree in Northern California, killing his wife and neighbors before attempting to attack an elementary school. The school's quick lockdown prevented further casualties, though the hosts question some details of the official narrative. 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