# Milkshake Duck

> A 1954 congressional report exposes how major foundations weaponized the classroom, while Silicon Valley titans finally admit their platforms were built to hijack the human brain.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 991
- **Published:** 2017-12-17
- **Length:** 2h 55m
- **Topics:** Dodd Report, Facebook Psychology, Milkshake Duck, FBI Textgate, Bitcoin Bubble, [Net Neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck

## About this episode

Norman Dodd and the 1954 Reese Committee investigation reveal a coordinated effort by the Carnegie Endowment and Rockefeller Foundation to reshape American education toward collectivism. Archival records from 1908 suggest these organizations viewed war as a primary tool for social engineering, eventually recruiting a stable of historians to rewrite national history. This institutional shift is linked to the disappearance of pre-1914 textbooks and the rise of modern internationalist ideologies.

Former Facebook executives Chamath Palihapitiya and Sean Parker admit the platform was designed to exploit human psychology through dopamine-driven feedback loops. Internal research now attempts to distinguish between passive scrolling and active well-being while the company recruits social psychologists to study user behavior. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee faces internal scrutiny as Nomiki Konst alleges $800 million was funneled to consultants while state parties lost over 1,200 seats. In the media, the race to erase Kevin Spacey from Hollywood continues with Christopher Plummer reshooting scenes for Ridley Scott.

Oxford Dictionaries crowns youthquake and Milkshake Duck as the defining terms of 2017, reflecting a year of rapid viral rise and fall. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the latest FBI textgate involving Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, questioning the integrity of the FISA court. The episode concludes with a look at spontaneous human combustion in London and California's new radiation guidelines for cell phones.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/transcript.md.

### 1. Introduction, Episode 991 and the Dodd Report (0:00–2:19)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 991 from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley on December 17, 2017. They introduce a significant discovery regarding a 1954 congressional document known as the Dodd Report. The hosts suggest this document reveals a long-standing ruse involving major foundations and the American educational system.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), dodd report, [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Norman Dodd, Reese Committee Investigation into Foundations (2:21–6:47)

Norman Dodd served as the investigator for the Reese Committee in 1954, tasked with examining the influence of large foundations on American life. In archival recordings, Dodd claims the Republican National Committee and the White House pressured him to stop the investigation. He asserts that foundations were part of a coordinated plan to alter the thinking of the United States through the educational system.

Keywords: norman dodd, reese committee, [foundations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foundations.md), [education system](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education-system.md), deathbed confession, [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Cold War Context, Collectivism in Education (6:48–9:57)

The investigation into foundations occurred during the early 1950s amidst Cold War fears of communist infiltration. Dodd argues that foundations like Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Ford shifted their focus toward promoting a "collectivistic concept" in schools. This educational shift is linked to the modern popularity of figures like Bernie Sanders among younger generations.

Keywords: [cold war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cold-war.md), [communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/communism.md), [collectivism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectivism.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/socialism.md), [foundations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foundations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Carnegie Endowment, War as a Tool for Social Change (9:57–13:45)

Katherine Casey, a skeptical investigator for the Reese Committee, examined the early minutes of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She reportedly discovered that in 1908, the trustees discussed war as the most effective means to alter the life of an entire people. The records suggested a plan to involve the United States in World War I by gaining control of the State Department and diplomatic machinery.

Keywords: [carnegie endowment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carnegie-endowment.md), [world war i](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-i.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), [social engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md), katherine casey, balkan wars

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Rockefeller Foundation, Rewriting American History (13:46–18:28)

Following World War I, the Carnegie and Rockefeller foundations allegedly collaborated to prevent American life from reverting to its pre-1914 state by controlling education. They focused on altering the teaching of American history by recruiting a "stable" of twenty historians who were briefed in London. This effort is linked to the Rhodes Scholarship program and the disappearance of history books written before 1914.

Keywords: [rockefeller foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rockefeller-foundation.md), guggenheim foundation, [american history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-history.md), rhodes scholars, [cecil rhodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cecil-rhodes.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Katherine Casey, Psychological Impact of Investigation (18:29–22:16)

Katherine Casey reportedly suffered a mental breakdown after discovering the extent of foundation influence during her research for Norman Dodd. The hosts compare her reaction to modern "Dimension B" individuals who struggle with political realities. The discussion highlights how foundation grants to Ivy League schools have institutionalized concepts of globalism and social justice over several decades.

Keywords: katherine casey, norman dodd, [federal trade commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-trade-commission.md), psychological shock, [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Dodd Report Findings, Alleged KGB Subversion (22:17–25:38)

The 1954 Dodd Report concluded that foundations used grants to direct American education toward an internationalist viewpoint while discrediting national traditions. While some former KGB agents have claimed credit for subverting the American education system, the hosts argue the foundations themselves were the primary drivers. The report suggests education was pressed into the service of a specific political agenda.

Keywords: dodd report, [carnegie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carnegie.md), [rockefeller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rockefeller.md), [kgb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kgb.md), [subversion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subversion.md), bryn mawr

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/7.md)

### 8. UC Berkeley, Vietnam War Protests and Demographics (25:39–29:40)

The University of California, Berkeley is identified as a historical hotspot for foundation-influenced education and CIA activity. The hosts discuss how the Vietnam War was managed by Rhodes Scholars like Dean Rusk and Robert McNamara. They claim the university shifted its demographics toward international students from China to mitigate the domestic political activism seen in the 1960s.

Keywords: [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md), [vietnam war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam-war.md), [robert mcnamara](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mcnamara.md), dean rusk, [student protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-protests.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Nuclear Energy, Globalist Funding Agendas (29:41–32:03)

A listener note from Rod Adams suggests that the same foundations funding globalism also fund efforts to scare the public about nuclear energy. By slowing nuclear development, these groups protect the value of fossil fuel interests while promoting less reliable alternatives like wind and solar. The hosts also note the closure of the Clinton Global Initiative as its political influence waned.

Keywords: [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [clinton global initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-global-initiative.md), [wind power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-power.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Nomiki Konst, DNC Budget and Consultant Corruption (32:04–36:58)

Nomiki Konst, an investigative reporter and DNC Unity Reform Commission member, criticized the Democratic Party's financial management during a public meeting. She alleged that nearly $800 million was spent on five consultants while state parties were left underfunded. Konst linked these budgetary failures to the loss of 1,200 seats and the subsequent rise of Republican control in state legislatures.

Keywords: nomiki konst, [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), [democratic national committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-national-committee.md), [tulsi gabbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulsi-gabbard.md), [donna brazile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donna-brazile.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Social Justice Warriors, Erasure of American History (36:59–39:26)

The hosts discuss the rise of social justice warriors within the Democratic Party, describing them as a disruptive force of millennials focused on identity politics. They argue that the movement to remove statues of figures like George Washington is the final phase of a campaign to erase American history. This process is viewed as a way to replace calm, foundational thinking with modern neuroses.

Keywords: [social justice warriors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice-warriors.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), [statues](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statues.md), jeffersonian principles, [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Facebook Executives, Social Media Psychological Impact (39:26–42:30)

Former Facebook executives Chamath Palihapitiya and Sean Parker have issued warnings about the social network's impact on society. Palihapitiya expressed guilt over creating tools that use dopamine-driven feedback loops to rip apart the social fabric. Parker admitted that the platform was designed to exploit vulnerabilities in human psychology to keep users hooked.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [chamath palihapitiya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chamath-palihapitiya.md), [sean parker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-parker.md), [dopamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dopamine.md), social fabric, [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Facebook Recruitment, Psychology and Well-Being (42:31–45:34)

Facebook is actively recruiting psychology graduates from institutions like the University of Texas to work on the platform's psychological aspects. The company uses the term "well-being," a concept also defined by the World Health Organization, to describe its research goals. Researcher Maura Burke explains that Facebook employs social psychologists and anthropologists to study how the platform affects lives.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [university of texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-texas.md), [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), well-being, maura burke

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Facebook Research, Social Interaction vs. Passive Scrolling (45:35–50:06)

Facebook research suggests that passive scrolling is less beneficial for well-being than one-on-one interactions like commenting or messaging. Professor Bob Kraut of Carnegie Mellon University has collaborated with the company to study the impact of the internet on stress and depression. The research attempts to distinguish whether technology causes negative feelings or if people use it to self-medicate.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), carnegie mellon university, bob kraut, social technology, self-medication, longitudinal data

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Longitudinal Data, Facebook Community Mission (50:06–52:36)

Facebook utilizes longitudinal data collection to track user feelings and behaviors over extended periods. The company maintains that its mission is to build community and bring the world closer together rather than just capturing user time. Critics, however, view these research efforts as a way to further program user behavior under the guise of improving well-being.

Keywords: longitudinal data, [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md), [community building](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-building.md), social technology, well-being

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Talkspace, Therapy Trends for Millennials (52:38–56:53)

Colleges are increasingly offering therapy-related services, including petting zoos with llamas and goats, to help students cope with stress. A popular service among young people is Talkspace, an online therapy platform that allows users to message licensed therapists for a weekly fee. The hosts suggest these trends are a byproduct of the breakdown in traditional societal foundations.

Keywords: talkspace, [therapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/therapy.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university.md), therapy llamas, petting zoos

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Value for Value, Sir Fing Niels Bonneker (56:54–1:00:31)

The hosts acknowledge executive producers under the value-for-value model, starting with Niels Bonneker from Germany. Bonneker contributed over $3,300 and shared how the show helped him navigate news-related anxiety. He is granted the title of Sir Fing, the Baron Wasteland, and receives "Jobs Karma" for his new career starting in January.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [deutschland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutschland.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [baron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baron.md), [jobs karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-karma.md), veltraumaffen

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Sir Dvo of Duluth, Gender War Commentary (1:00:36–1:04:08)

A donor from Minnesota is dubbed Sir Dvo of Duluth, Knight of the Shapeshifters. His note touches on Jewish gematria and the "war between the sexes," which he views as a tool for population control. He references Joe Jackson's song "Real Men" and jokes about Elon Musk's potential deployment of autonomous sex robots.

Keywords: [duluth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duluth.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), gematria, [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [sex robots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-robots.md), joe jackson

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Grand Duke Dwayne Melancon, Oregon Small Batch (1:04:09–1:06:25)

Sir Dwayne Melancon is introduced as the Grand Duke of the Pacific Northwest. Another donor, Sir Sean, Earl of Federal District Reserve, contributes in memory of his father. The hosts discuss the "small batch" culture of Oregon wineries, comparing it to the artisanal approach of their own media deconstruction.

Keywords: [dwayne melancon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dwayne-melancon.md), [oregon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oregon.md), [grand duke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-duke.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [pinot noir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pinot-noir.md), [small batch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-batch.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Paul Patrick Wicking, Black Knight of Contemporary Art (1:06:25–1:10:29)

Paul Patrick Wicking is knighted as Sir Wow Such Namaste, Black Knight of Contemporary Art, after a long-term donation pledge. His note includes a "de-douching" request for a colleague and a "call out" of an HR professional he describes as a "tool." The hosts grant him the title and perform the de-douching ceremony.

Keywords: [venice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venice.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), namaste, [hr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hr.md), [douchebag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/douchebag.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Grand Canyon Offer, Birthday Donations (1:10:29–1:15:03)

Michael Harrington offers his residence at the Grand Canyon for free use by No Agenda producers. Several birthday donations are acknowledged, including Karen Samuel and Sir Foxbat of the Crypto Knights. Sir Foxbat requests a specific Ayn Rand "Mac and Cheese" clip to celebrate his birthday.

Keywords: [grand canyon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-canyon.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [lavender blossoms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lavender-blossoms.md), [cbd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbd.md), [ayn rand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayn-rand.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Southern California Fires, Rain Stick Ceremony (1:15:03–1:19:07)

Sir Patrick of the SoCal Hills requests a "rain stick" ceremony to help combat wildfires in the Santa Barbara area. The hosts perform a symbolic shake of the rain sticks while acknowledging the upcoming milestone of episode 1000. They reiterate the importance of the value-for-value model in maintaining the show's independence.

Keywords: [santa barbara](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/santa-barbara.md), [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [fires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fires.md), [rain sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-sticks.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [episode 1000](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/episode-1000.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Un-American Activities, Australian Gun Buyback Study (1:19:15–1:22:56)

Norman Dodd defined "un-American" activities as efforts to change the country through unconstitutional means. This leads to a discussion on gun control and a report from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation regarding the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. The report suggests that the subsequent gun buyback had a debatable impact on long-term firearm homicide rates in Australia.

Keywords: un-american, [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), port arthur massacre, [fact check](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-check.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Sexual Harassment Update, Where the Boys Are (1:22:58–1:26:45)

The hosts introduce a sexual harassment update with a clip from the 1960 film "Where the Boys Are" to contrast past and present social norms. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke recently announced the firing of four officials following a survey revealing widespread harassment within the Department of the Interior. Zinke vowed to end the "culture of intimidation" inherited by the administration.

Keywords: [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [me too](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/me-too.md), connie francis, [1960s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1960s.md), [department of the interior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-the-interior.md), ryan zinke

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Dustin Hoffman Allegations, Kevin Spacey Erasure (1:26:46–1:31:40)

Actor Dustin Hoffman faces new allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to 1980. Meanwhile, Ridley Scott has replaced Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in the film "All the Money in the World," reshooting 22 scenes at significant expense. Plummer has already received an Academy Award nomination for the role, leading to speculation about the "race to erase" Spacey from Hollywood.

Keywords: [dustin hoffman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dustin-hoffman.md), [kevin spacey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-spacey.md), [ridley scott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ridley-scott.md), [christopher plummer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-plummer.md), ishtar, [academy awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/academy-awards.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Balthus Painting Controversy, Metropolitan Museum of Art (1:31:41–1:35:15)

An online petition has gathered thousands of signatures demanding the removal of the 1938 Balthus painting "Thérèse Dreaming" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Critics allege the work supports voyeurism and the objectification of children. The hosts note that Balthus's work has faced similar censorship in the past, including a 1993 Mouton Rothschild wine label.

Keywords: balthus, metropolitan museum of art, thérèse dreaming, voyeurism, [pedophilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedophilia.md), [mouton rothschild](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mouton-rothschild.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Canadian Gymnastics Scandal, Andrea Ramsey Withdrawal (1:35:16–1:39:48)

Canadian gymnastics official Dave Brubaker has been charged with multiple sexual offenses following the 2016 Rio Olympics. In the U.S., former Speaker Dennis Hastert faces strict court-ordered restrictions regarding contact with minors. Additionally, Kansas congressional candidate Andrea Ramsey dropped out of her race following allegations of sexual harassment against a male subordinate in 2015.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [gymnastics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gymnastics.md), dave brubaker, [dennis hastert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-hastert.md), andrea ramsey, [kansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Doug Jones Victory, Congressional Harassment Scandal (1:39:48–1:42:51)

Following his Senate victory in Alabama, Doug Jones told CNN's Jake Tapper that President Trump should not resign over past allegations, stating the voters had already judged him. Meanwhile, reports from the Daily Caller suggest a wider congressional harassment scandal is about to break. Over a dozen members of the House are predicted to resign due to secret settlements paid with taxpayer money.

Keywords: [doug jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doug-jones.md), [alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [daily caller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-caller.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Al Franken Resignation, Political Maneuvering (1:42:54–1:46:22)

The hosts discuss the resignation of Senator Al Franken, suggesting it was a strategic move by the Democratic leadership to pressure Republicans. There is speculation that Franken was a potential 2020 running mate for Hillary Clinton. His departure is viewed as a "falling on the sword" to maintain a moral high ground against Roy Moore and Donald Trump.

Keywords: [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [tavis smiley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tavis-smiley.md), [cornel west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cornel-west.md), [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Spontaneous Human Combustion, London Incident (1:46:24–1:49:33)

A 70-year-old man in North London reportedly died from spontaneous human combustion while walking on the street. The hosts discuss the history of this phenomenon, noting that victims often burn to a crisp without setting their surroundings on fire. They recall reading about such cases in "True Magazine," which also featured stories about the Hell's Angels.

Keywords: [spontaneous human combustion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spontaneous-human-combustion.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), nolan, blue flames, true magazine, hell's angels

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Cell Phone Radiation, California Health Guidelines (1:49:34–1:53:14)

California's Department of Public Health has issued guidelines to limit exposure to cell phone radiation, recommending the use of speakerphones and keeping devices away from the body. The move follows a legal battle by researcher Joel Moskowitz to release state data on the risks. Meanwhile, France has announced a ban on cell phones in public schools starting in 2018.

Keywords: cell phone radiation, [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [brain cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-cancer.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), joel moskowitz, [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Papa Murphy's Commercial, Unfake Cheese (1:53:14–1:55:42)

The hosts dissect a Papa Murphy's pizza commercial, debating whether the narrator says "unsafe cheese" or "unfake cheese." They conclude the word is "unfake," which they mock as a non-existent term. The segment ends with a brief mention that the artist Balthus was of Polish descent, potentially explaining some of the criticism against him.

Keywords: papa murphy's, [pizza](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pizza.md), unfake cheese, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), balthus, polish

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Bitcoin Bubble, Tulip Mania Comparison (1:55:43–1:59:37)

CNBC reports that Bitcoin's price rise has gone "parabolic," drawing comparisons to the 17th-century Dutch Tulip Mania. Experts warn that the lack of intrinsic value and rapid speculation are classic signs of an asset bubble. The hosts reiterate their long-standing comparison of Bitcoin to Beanie Babies, noting that some are now attempting to rewrite the history of the tulip crash.

Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [tulip mania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tulip-mania.md), [beanie babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beanie-babies.md), asset bubble

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Max Keiser, Real Estate vs. Bitcoin (1:59:38–2:04:01)

Max Keiser's promotion of Bitcoin as a system "for the people" is criticized as sounding globalist. The hosts express concern over reports of individuals taking out mortgages to buy Bitcoin, arguing that real estate is a far more stable and conservative investment. They suggest that Bitcoin may be a tool to eventually consolidate global currency under a single system.

Keywords: [max keiser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-keiser.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [mortgages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgages.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [investment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/investment.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Dennis Rodman, PotCoin and North Korea (2:04:03–2:09:16)

Dennis Rodman appeared on Stephen Colbert's show wearing a PotCoin.com t-shirt to discuss his relationship with Kim Jong-un. Rodman claims the North Korean leader does not want war and describes him as "more of a kid." The hosts defend Rodman's unique diplomatic access, noting that he may know more about the regime than many officials in Washington.

Keywords: [dennis rodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-rodman.md), potcoin, [north korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-korea.md), [kim jong-un](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-jong-un.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [basketball](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basketball.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Podcast Training Certification, Associate Producers (2:09:17–2:13:25)

New York City has announced a "Podcast Training Certificate Program," which the hosts view as a precursor to government licensing of podcasters. They then acknowledge a list of associate executive producers who contributed to the show, including Jim Bennett, Robert Newby, and Kirsten Gleb. The hosts thank the "No Agenda family" for their continued support.

Keywords: [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [certification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/certification.md), [jim bennett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-bennett.md), robert newbie, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Knighthood Ceremony, Bitcoin Market Update (2:13:25–2:16:13)

The hosts perform a formal knighthood ceremony for Kenneth Sortland, Paul Patrick Wicking, and others, granting them traditional "No Agenda" rewards like "Hookers & Blow." They also announce title changes for existing peers. A brief update on Bitcoin's price follows, with the hosts predicting a major crash once it reaches the $30,000 to $40,000 range.

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [no agenda nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-nation.md), [hookers and blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers-and-blow.md), [chardonnay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chardonnay.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Oxford Word of the Year, Youthquake and Milkshake Duck (2:16:14–2:20:03)

Oxford Dictionaries named "youthquake" as the 2017 word of the year, defined as significant change caused by young people. The runner-up was "Milkshake Duck," a term for a viral star who is quickly found to have a problematic past. The hosts and their "troll room" express confusion over these choices, noting that "feminism" was Webster's word of the year.

Keywords: [oxford dictionary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford-dictionary.md), youthquake, milkshake duck, [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), internet slang

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Canadian Oil Price Collapse, Pipeline Capacity (2:20:03–2:24:25)

The price of Canadian crude oil has collapsed relative to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) due to a lack of pipeline and rail capacity. While there is no shortage of oil globally, Canadian producers are forced to sell at a significant discount because they cannot get their product to refineries efficiently. The hosts mock the concept of "peak oil" as "peak bullshit."

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), oil sands, [wti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wti.md), [keystone pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keystone-pipeline.md), [shale oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-oil.md), [peak oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peak-oil.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Opioid Crisis, Narcan Shortage and Fentanyl (2:24:25–2:27:12)

Tennessee is facing a severe opioid crisis, leading to a shortage of the overdose-reversal drug Narcan. A "60 Minutes" report highlights a whistleblower's claims that the government was too lenient on drug distributors. In a grim turn, Nevada and Nebraska are considering using fentanyl for prisoner executions because they can no longer obtain traditional lethal injection chemicals.

Keywords: [opioid crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opioid-crisis.md), [narcan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narcan.md), [tennessee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tennessee.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [executions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executions.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/40.md)

### 41. FBI Textgate, Peter Strzok and Lisa Page (2:27:13–2:33:04)

Leaked text messages between FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page reveal strong anti-Trump sentiments during the 2016 investigation. Strzok was involved in changing the language of James Comey's assessment of Hillary Clinton's emails. The hosts question how these private texts were obtained and leaked, suggesting internal FBI maneuvering or potential aliases involving Andrew McCabe.

Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [peter strzok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-strzok.md), [lisa page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisa-page.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [andrew mccabe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-mccabe.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Jim Jordan, FISA Court and Public Trust (2:33:06–2:36:49)

Congressman Jim Jordan questioned Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding Peter Strzok's "insurance policy" text message. Jordan suggested the FBI used a dossier funded by the Clinton campaign to obtain FISA warrants to spy on the Trump campaign. The hosts argue that these revelations have severely damaged public trust in the FBI and the Mueller investigation.

Keywords: [jim jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-jordan.md), [rod rosenstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rod-rosenstein.md), [fisa court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa-court.md), [dossier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dossier.md), [christopher steele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-steele.md), [public trust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-trust.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Fusion GPS, Ham Radio License Allegations (2:36:49–2:39:01)

Reports indicate that Nellie Ohr, the wife of a DOJ official, applied for a ham radio license while working for Fusion GPS. The hosts debunk the implication that she was using shortwave radio to communicate with Christopher Steele, noting that a technician-level license is insufficient for such activity. They suggest more modern methods like steganography would be more effective for covert communication.

Keywords: [fusion gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fusion-gps.md), [nellie ohr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nellie-ohr.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [christopher steele](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-steele.md), [mi6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mi6.md), [steganography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steganography.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Media Commentary, Net Neutrality and Robert Mueller (2:39:01–2:43:14)

The hosts discuss various media items, including a novelty toilet paper roll featuring David Brooks's columns. Trey Gowdy's criticism of FBI agents' "bigoted nonsense" regarding the Trump family is highlighted. The discussion also covers Robert Mueller's long tenure as FBI director, comparing it to J. Edgar Hoover's "fiefdom" and criticizing the two-year extension he received under the Obama administration.

Keywords: [david brooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-brooks.md), [trey gowdy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trey-gowdy.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [j. edgar hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-edgar-hoover.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Jimmy Kimmel, Net Neutrality and KQED Outro (2:43:14–2:46:38)

Jimmy Kimmel's emotional plea for net neutrality is criticized as being based on misinformation. The hosts argue that the public has been misled about the impact of the FCC's vote. The show concludes with a clip from KQED about "interpretive dance" and climate change, followed by the hosts' sign-off and a reminder of the upcoming 1000th episode.

Keywords: [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [ajit pai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ajit-pai.md), [kqed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kqed.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/45.md)

### 46. No Agenda Christmas, End of Show Mix (2:46:53–2:54:40)

The show ends with a series of parody commercials for "A No Agenda Christmas" and a jingle about Donald Trump's arrival in town. The mix includes satirical references to Antifa, Hillary Clinton, and various show tropes. The final segments feature a "Love" montage and a humorous plea for John C. Dvorak to return, ending with the phrase "Stop the hammering!"

Keywords: [christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), podcast pioneers, love

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/46.md)

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