# Missile by Nike

> A lifetime achievement award for Adam Curry coincides with Apple’s battery apology and a geopolitical showdown over Iranian missile debris at the United Nations.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 995
- **Published:** 2018-01-02
- **Length:** 3h 11m
- **Topics:** [Marconi Award](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marconi-award.md), Apple Battery, Iran Protests, [Nikki Haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), Amazon Shipping, [Media Literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-literacy.md), [Black Mirror](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-mirror.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike

## About this episode

Adam Curry receives the Marconi Oeuvre Award for his lifetime contributions to Dutch radio and the evolution of social broadcasting. This milestone comes as Apple issues a formal apology for throttling older iPhone batteries, a move that has triggered a wave of class action lawsuits and accusations of planned obsolescence. Meanwhile, UN Ambassador Nikki Haley presented missile fragments in New York as evidence of Iranian treaty violations, though critics suggest the hardware resembles modified Russian Scud-B technology.

Economic instability in Iran has sparked spontaneous protests in Tehran following a forty percent spike in food prices, while reports from Syria suggest U.S. forces may have permitted ISIS fighters to evacuate Raqqa. In Berlin, authorities established dedicated women's safety zones for New Year's Eve to prevent a repeat of previous mass assaults. Domestically, President Donald Trump challenged the U.S. Postal Service over its shipping rates for Amazon, and CNN reporters faced a literal blockade when a white box truck obstructed their view of the President's golf course.

Technical studio updates ensure higher audio fidelity as the show approaches its one thousandth episode. The broadcast features a satirical Mueller-themed love song by David Ippolito and a look at the Origami Project's cardboard tents for the homeless. Sir Nils Bonnaker and Sir Adam Dill join the knighting ceremony as the value-for-value model closes out the 2017 broadcast year.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/transcript.md.

### 1. Adam Curry Wins Marconi Oeuvre Award for Dutch Radio (0:00–3:19)

Adam Curry announces he has been awarded the Marconi Oeuvre Award, a lifetime achievement honor in the Dutch radio industry. The award rules were recently amended to include "social radio" and podcasting, making Curry eligible despite his primary focus on digital broadcasting. The gala ceremony is scheduled for a Thursday in January, creating a potential scheduling conflict with the podcast.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [marconi award](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marconi-award.md), oeuvre award, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), social radio, [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Audio Engineering Updates and Studio Routing Corrections (3:20–5:10)

Technical adjustments were made to the studio setup following a transition to a Windows-based environment. A routing error was discovered where the recorded signal differed from the headphone monitor, necessitating post-show compression to fix previous episodes. The current broadcast implements these corrections to improve overall sound quality.

Keywords: [audio engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-engineering.md), [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), [compression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compression.md), signal routing, [studio setup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/studio-setup.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Milestone Episode 1000 and New Year Programming Notes (5:11–6:14)

The podcast approaches its 1000th episode milestone, with plans to celebrate both episode 999 and 1000. A programming note highlights that Rhino the Bearded will host an annual top 100 year-end show on the No Agenda Stream immediately following the current broadcast.

Keywords: [episode 1000](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/episode-1000.md), [rhino the bearded](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rhino-the-bearded.md), [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), programming note, [milestone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milestone.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/3.md)

### 4. CNET Tech News Critique and Smartphone Selfie Testing (6:17–7:07)

A critique of modern technology journalism focuses on a CNET report comparing selfie quality across flagship smartphones including the iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL. The report is mocked for failing to provide a definitive winner, instead suggesting that user preference for beauty filters is the deciding factor.

Keywords: [cnet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnet.md), [tech news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-news.md), [iphone x](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-x.md), pixel 2 xl, samsung note 8

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Apple Battery Slowdown Apology and Class Action Lawsuits (7:07–11:58)

Apple issued a formal apology for slowing down older iPhone models to prevent unexpected shutdowns caused by aging batteries. The company announced a discount on battery replacements, dropping the price from $79 to $29 for affected users. Legal experts anticipate class action lawsuits that could force Apple into the discovery phase, potentially revealing internal memos regarding planned obsolescence.

Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), battery replacement, class action lawsuit, [discovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discovery.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Media Analysis of the War on Christmas Narrative (11:59–16:07)

Media outlets CNN and MSNBC are analyzed for their coverage of the "War on Christmas" as a political dog whistle. MSNBC's Ari Melber is criticized for claiming the narrative stems from the John Birch Society and 1920s anti-Semitic pamphlets, while the hosts note historical inaccuracies regarding the founding date of the John Birch Society in 1958.

Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), war on christmas, [john birch society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-birch-society.md), [henry ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-ford.md), [ari melber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ari-melber.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Scientology E-Meter Acquisition and Technical Impressions (15:26–16:44)

A host describes receiving a modern Scientology E-meter in a professional flight case, complete with instruction booklets and conductive cream. The device is praised for its build quality and aesthetic design, though its functional utility remains a subject of humor.

Keywords: [scientology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientology.md), [e-meter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-meter.md), [l. ron hubbard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l-ron-hubbard.md), flight case, [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Iran Protests and Economic Instability Over Food Prices (16:44–21:17)

Spontaneous protests erupted in Tehran and other Iranian cities, initially triggered by a 40% overnight increase in the price of eggs and poultry. While the Iranian government blames foreign interference and social media coordination, the unrest is linked to broader economic desperation and rising inflation. Comparisons are drawn to the bread riots that preceded the Arab Spring.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [egg prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egg-prices.md), [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Allegations of US Assistance to ISIS Fighters in Syria (21:17–24:47)

Reports from RT and Russian military officials suggest that U.S.-led forces may have allowed ISIS fighters to evacuate Raqqa to facilitate a "post-ISIS" phase. The theory posits that these fighters could be rebranded as a new insurgent group to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence in Syria, aligning with Israeli strategic interests.

Keywords: [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [raqqa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raqqa.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [russian military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-military.md), [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Nikki Haley Displays Iranian Missile Evidence at UN (24:48–29:34)

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley presented fragments of a missile launched by Houthi rebels at Saudi Arabia, claiming the Iranian logo on the debris serves as irrefutable evidence of treaty violations. Critics argue the hardware appears to be a modified Russian Scud-B missile and suggest the presentation was a staged "dog and pony show" to justify a U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Keywords: [nikki haley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikki-haley.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [iran nuclear deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-nuclear-deal.md), [houthi rebels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houthi-rebels.md), scud missile

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/10.md)

### 11. Celebrity Death Predictions and Political Distraction Theories (29:34–33:43)

A discussion explores the theory that major celebrity deaths are sometimes used to distract the public from failed foreign policy maneuvers, citing Michael Jackson's death during the 2009 Iranian Green Revolution. The hosts jokingly speculate on which high-profile pilots, such as Tom Cruise or John Travolta, might be "next" if current Iranian regime change efforts fail.

Keywords: [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [tom cruise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cruise.md), [john travolta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-travolta.md), [harrison ford](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harrison-ford.md), [scientology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Berlin New Year Safety Zones for Women (33:44–36:07)

Authorities in Berlin established "women's safety areas" for New Year's Eve celebrations to prevent a recurrence of the mass sexual assaults reported in Cologne and Hamburg in previous years. The measure follows reports involving over 1,000 cases of harassment and assault, largely attributed to groups of asylum seekers.

Keywords: [berlin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berlin.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [cologne](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cologne.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/12.md)

### 13. CBS Coded Messaging and Long Beach Shooting Report (36:07–38:49)

A 12-second CBS News report on a shooting at a law office in Long Beach, California, is scrutinized for its lack of detail. The brevity and clinical nature of the report lead to speculation that it may serve as a coded message for specific observers rather than a standard news update for the general public.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [long beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-beach.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), coded message, [breaking news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breaking-news.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Arctic Blast Weather Coverage and Global Warming Skepticism (37:48–44:53)

Mainstream media coverage of the "Arctic Blast" hitting the United States is contrasted with scientific predictions of a "mini ice age" occurring by 2030 due to the Maunder Minimum. The hosts argue that the global warming narrative is primarily a financial mechanism for wealth redistribution to smaller nations, while actual solar cycles suggest a cooling trend.

Keywords: [arctic blast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic-blast.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [maunder minimum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maunder-minimum.md), [ice age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-age.md), [agenda 2030](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-2030.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Donald Trump Impromptu New York Times Interview Analysis (44:54–51:10)

An impromptu interview between President Donald Trump and New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt at Mar-a-Lago is analyzed as a staged event. The hosts suggest the "chance encounter" was orchestrated to allow Trump to bypass his staff and deliver specific messages regarding the Russia investigation and his authority over the Justice Department directly to a skeptical media outlet.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), michael schmidt, [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Trump Post Office Criticism and Amazon Shipping Rates (51:10–52:49)

President Trump utilized Twitter to criticize the U.S. Postal Service for its pricing agreement with Amazon, claiming the current rates make Jeff Bezos richer while the post office loses money. Media reactions characterize the tweets as "unsupervised freewheeling," while the hosts view them as a deliberate challenge to existing corporate-government structures.

Keywords: [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), shipping rates

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/16.md)

### 17. CNN Hedge Creeping and White Box Truck Incident (52:50–55:56)

CNN reporters expressed frustration after a large white box truck was parked to block their view of President Trump golfing through a gap in a hedge at his West Palm Beach club. The network used the incident to criticize the administration's lack of transparency regarding the President's leisure time, while the hosts mock the reporters for "creeping" through bushes.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [golf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golf.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [west palm beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-palm-beach.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Lance Wallnau Prophecy and Peter Popoff Marketing Tactics (55:57–59:48)

Pastor Lance Wallnau's prophecy regarding Donald Trump becoming a frequent Bible quoter is discussed alongside the history of televangelist Peter Popoff. The hosts reflect on Popoff's sophisticated direct mail marketing strategies, which involve sending "holy" artifacts and personalized letters to build a lucrative donor base.

Keywords: lance wallnau, peter popoff, [prophecy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prophecy.md), [direct marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/direct-marketing.md), anointing oil

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Executive Producer Donations and Black Mirror Discussion (59:49–1:04:41)

Executive Producers Sir Nils Bonnaker and Adam Dill are thanked for their $1,000 donations. The conversation transitions to the Netflix series *Black Mirror*, specifically the episode "Nosedive," which depicts a society governed by social ratings. One host notes their 4.98 Uber rating and jokes about the real-world parallels to the show's dystopian themes.

Keywords: [black mirror](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-mirror.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), uber rating, nils bonnaker, adam dill

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Middle East Travel Realities and Israeli Passport Stamps (1:04:45–1:12:30)

A donor's note clarifies misconceptions regarding travel to Israel and the impact of Israeli passport stamps on visiting Muslim countries. The contributor shares experiences of traveling through Jordan, the UAE, and Kuwait with an Israeli stamp, debunking the "wives' tale" that such a stamp results in an automatic ban from other Middle Eastern nations.

Keywords: [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [bethlehem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bethlehem.md), [palestinian authority](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestinian-authority.md), passport stamps, [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Knighting Ceremony and Year-End Producer Credits (1:12:31–1:22:19)

A formal knighting ceremony is conducted for several high-level donors, including Sir J-Boy and Baroness Monica Lansing. The hosts express gratitude for the community's support as they close out 2017, emphasizing the "value for value" model that sustains the show without traditional advertising.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [producer credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-credits.md), 2018, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Tax Reform Impact on Charitable Giving and Nonprofits (1:22:19–1:30:42)

The new GOP tax law's impact on charitable donations is debated following media reports that nonprofits fear a drop in funding. The hosts argue that while the increased standard deduction ($24,000 for couples) may reduce the number of people itemizing deductions, it does not necessarily decrease the altruistic motivation to give, as donors will have more disposable income.

Keywords: [tax reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-reform.md), [standard deduction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standard-deduction.md), charitable giving, [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md), [nonprofits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nonprofits.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Psychological Barriers to 501c3 Status for Podcasts (1:30:41–1:38:08)

Research into the "dirty secret" of non-profit status reveals that organizations without 501c3 tax-exempt status often collect more money than those with it. The hosts explain their decision to remain a for-profit entity to avoid government restrictions and paperwork, noting that the "tax-deductible" lure can actually create a psychological barrier for some donors.

Keywords: [501c3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/501c3.md), [non-profit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profit.md), tax deductible, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), psychological barrier

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/23.md)

### 24. San Diego Professors Critique Farmers Markets as Racist (1:38:08–1:41:03)

Two professors from San Diego State University published a chapter in a new anthology claiming that farmers markets are "insidious white spaces." They argue that the location of these markets in gentrifying neighborhoods normalizes white food consumption habits and contributes to racial exclusion.

Keywords: san diego state university, [farmers markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farmers-markets.md), [gentrification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gentrification.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), white spaces

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Pawternity Leave and Millennial Pet Culture (1:40:05–1:43:35)

Mparticle, a New York-based data company, has introduced "pawternity leave" to allow employees time off to bond with new pets. The trend is analyzed as a corporate strategy to appeal to millennials who treat pets as "furry children," potentially discouraging them from having human children which might interfere with high-intensity work schedules.

Keywords: pawternity leave, mparticle, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), pet benefits, talent acquisition

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/25.md)

### 26. British Military Gender-Neutral Language Guidelines (1:43:39–1:46:10)

The British Ministry of Defence has issued new guidelines requiring armed forces members to use gender-neutral language to promote an inclusive environment. The guidelines, developed by the "Joint Equality Diversity and Inclusion" (JEDI) unit, suggest replacing terms like "manpower" with "personnel" and "housewife" with "homemaker."

Keywords: british military, [gender-neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-neutral.md), jedi unit, [royal navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-navy.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/26.md)

### 27. David Ippolito Mueller Crush Song and Political Satire (1:46:10–1:53:54)

Musician David Ippolito, known as "That Guitar Man from Central Park," performed a satirical love song dedicated to Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller. The lyrics express a "crush" on Mueller and hope for the indictment of the "orange wiener," reflecting the intense anti-Trump sentiment among certain New York City artistic communities.

Keywords: david ippolito, [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [central park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-park.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [special prosecutor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-prosecutor.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Origami Project Cardboard Tents for the Homeless (1:53:55–1:55:49)

The Origami Project in Brussels has developed foldable cardboard tents designed to provide temporary shelter for homeless populations. The accordion-style structures are portable and intended to offer protection from the elements, though the hosts note the irony of using cardboard as a high-tech solution for housing.

Keywords: origami project, [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md), cardboard tents, [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [innovation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/innovation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Guardian Investigation into Homeless Relocation Bus Programs (1:54:54–2:02:56)

An investigation by *The Guardian* analyzed over 34,000 bus trips provided to homeless individuals by U.S. cities. The report found that while relocation programs are marketed as a way to reconnect people with family, many participants simply become homeless in a new city or eventually return to their original location due to a lack of support systems.

Keywords: [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), bus tickets, [relocation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/relocation.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Church Response to Homelessness and Austin Tiny Homes (2:02:58–2:08:00)

A discussion on local responses to homelessness highlights the failure of many churches to provide parking lot space for shelters. In contrast, the Community First Village in Austin is praised as a successful 27-acre planned community of tiny homes that provides permanent addresses and job opportunities for the formerly homeless.

Keywords: [port angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [community first village](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-first-village.md), [tiny homes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-homes.md), [mobile loaves and fishes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-loaves-and-fishes.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Real Estate Ratcheting and Financial Advice for Millennials (2:08:00–2:12:50)

The concept of "ratcheting" in the real estate market—buying a small property and trading up as value increases—is discussed as a lost path for millennials. The hosts advise young workers to prioritize saving for a down payment by cutting discretionary spending on iPhones and restaurants to enter the property ladder.

Keywords: [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), ratcheting, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [savings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/savings.md), [airstream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstream.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Windows Ease of Access and Mouse Pointer Settings (2:12:52–2:15:36)

A host attempts to configure a Windows 10 feature that highlights the mouse pointer when the control key is pressed. The segment serves as a brief critique of the Microsoft user interface, noting that certain legacy features are now buried within "Ease of Access" menus and may not function as reliably as in previous versions.

Keywords: [windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md), mouse settings, ease of access, [tech support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-support.md), [user interface](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/user-interface.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Year-End Donor Roll and Birthday Shoutouts (2:15:36–2:21:19)

A comprehensive list of donors contributing between $50 and $110 is read, including supporters from Oregon, Wisconsin, and Australia. The hosts provide birthday greetings to community members and reiterate the show's reliance on direct producer support for the upcoming 2018 broadcast year.

Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), 2018, [community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Final Knighting Ceremony and Baronial Title Changes (2:21:21–2:24:15)

The final knighting ceremony of the year inducts Dame Janet, Sir Adam Dill, and Sir J-Boy into the No Agenda Round Table. Baronial titles are updated for Sir KC9YJM and Sir Niels of the Hinterland, with a reminder for new knights to coordinate with "Eric the Shill" for their official rings.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [barony](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barony.md), [round table](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/round-table.md), [no agenda nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-nation.md), [rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rings.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Urban Living Promotion and Matt Damon Downsizing Tie-in (2:24:15–2:27:14)

A KQED promotion encouraging compact urban living to "save the planet" is analyzed as a potential stealth marketing tie-in for the Matt Damon film *Downsizing*. The hosts critique the "precarious place" narrative used to justify jamming populations into high-density city tenements.

Keywords: urban living, [matt damon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-damon.md), downsizing, [kqed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kqed.md), [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Gamergate Influence on the Trump Movement and Media Backlash (2:27:14–2:29:30)

A producer's note argues that the success of the Trump movement is partially rooted in the "Gamergate" controversy, where gamers pushed back against social justice warrior influence in video game culture. Media outlets are now reportedly attempting to link gaming culture to the alt-right and American Nazism as a way to pathologize Trump's base.

Keywords: [gamergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gamergate.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [sjw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sjw.md), [alt-right](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alt-right.md), [video games](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/video-games.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Netflix Content Critique and Will Smith Bright Review (2:29:31–2:31:14)

The Netflix original film *Bright*, starring Will Smith, is criticized for its derivative plot that blends police procedurals with *Lord of the Rings* fantasy elements. The hosts contrast this "algorithmic" content with higher-quality series like *Mindhunter* and *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*.

Keywords: [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), bright, [will smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/will-smith.md), mindhunter, lord of the rings

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Facial Recognition Boarding and Airport Security Trends (2:31:15–2:38:14)

Airlines including JetBlue and Delta are testing facial recognition technology to replace traditional boarding passes at major airports. While marketed as a convenience that allows passengers to "board with their face," critics and senators raise concerns about the legality of storing biometric data in government databases and the potential for massive data breaches.

Keywords: [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [jetblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jetblue.md), [delta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Sesame Workshop Syrian Refugee Education Grant (2:38:15–2:43:39)

Sesame Workshop received a $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to create educational programming for Syrian refugee children. The initiative involves creating new characters who live in tents and conducting home visits to train parents on "nurturing care" to combat the effects of "toxic stress" on brain development.

Keywords: [sesame street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sesame-street.md), macarthur foundation, [syrian refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syrian-refugees.md), [brain science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-science.md), toxic stress

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/39.md)

### 40. NASA Creativity Study and the Dumbing Down of Education (2:43:40–2:47:46)

Dr. George Land's longitudinal study for NASA revealed that 98% of five-year-olds test at the "genius level" for imaginative thinking, but this figure drops to 2% by adulthood. The findings suggest that the modern educational system systematically suppresses creative problem-solving in favor of rule-following and standardized thinking.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [creativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creativity.md), longitudinal study, george land, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Media Literacy Legislation and Fake News Education (2:47:46–2:51:53)

Legislation in Washington and 15 other states is pushing for "media literacy" to be taught in public schools to help students identify fake news and bias. Critics argue that these programs often instill their own biases, using historical examples like Japanese internment to teach children how to deconstruct modern political messaging.

Keywords: [media literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-literacy.md), [fake news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fake-news.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), [bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bias.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Common Sense Media Fake News Spotting Guide (2:51:54–2:57:15)

Common Sense Media's five-step guide for spotting fake news is reviewed, which includes checking for unusual URLs and performing reverse image searches. The hosts mock the advice, noting that many "legitimate" news sites also use paywalls and sensationalist imagery, making the criteria difficult to apply objectively.

Keywords: [common sense media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-sense-media.md), [fact checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md), urls, reverse image search, [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Howling Chickens Robotics Team and Tax Deductibility (2:57:15–3:00:11)

A local robotics team from Port Townsend, coached by a show producer, has reached the state semifinals held at Amazon's headquarters in Seattle. A GoFundMe campaign titled "Howling Chickens" seeks to fund the trip, with the coach noting that donations are tax-deductible, prompting a humorous callback to the show's earlier discussion on the efficacy of tax-exempt status.

Keywords: [robotics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robotics.md), [port townsend](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-townsend.md), [gofundme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gofundme.md), tax deductible, amazon hq

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/43.md)

### 44. California Marijuana Legalization and Medical Pot Taxes (3:00:10–3:04:53)

As California prepares for full recreational marijuana legalization on January 1st, medical users are facing higher taxes and supply shortages. A report from Oakland describes long lines at dispensaries as users attempt to stock up before prices rise by 10-30%, while the CHP continues to bust distributors for transporting product before the official legal start date.

Keywords: [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), medical pot, [chp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chp.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Final Sign-off and Scare People to Death Remix (3:04:54–3:11:46)

The hosts conclude the final episode of 2017 with a traditional sign-off from Austin and Silicon Valley. The broadcast ends with a musical remix featuring a repetitive vocal sample about "scaring people to death," serving as the closing audio for episode 995.

Keywords: [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [remix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remix.md), episode 995

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/45.md)

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