# Episodes of The No Agenda Show

Episodes 1281–1300 of 1909, newest first. The complete list on one page is https://search.noagendashow.net/archive.md.

- [635: 28 Pages](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/635-28-pages.md) — 2014-07-24
  Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 has been shot down over Ukraine, sparking immediate geopolitical accusations against Vladimir Putin and separatist groups in Donetsk. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the rapid media narrative formation on CNN, noting the suspicious timing of CIA Director John Brennan’s presence in the region and the appearance of pristine Dutch passports in crash site wreckage. The event carries heavy NATO implications as the flight originated in Amsterdam, potentially serving as a pretext for military escalation. Global financial power shifts as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa launch a $50 billion development bank in Fortaleza to rival the IMF. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel faces scrutiny over her ties to Gazprom while her government considers returning to manual typewriters to evade NSA surveillance. Domestic issues include the FCC proposing a Presidential Giant Voice system for mobile alerts, the State Department spending $630,000 on Facebook likes, and Congressman Thomas Massie demanding the release of 28 classified pages from the 9/11 Commission Report. Public health warnings also emerge as the WHO promotes Gilead Sciences' Truvada while pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and others pull back from critical antibiotic research. Broadcasting from the new South Austin Safehouse in FEMA Region 6, the hosts celebrate the open-sourcing of the No Agenda search engine on GitHub. Between knighting ceremonies for Timothy Singleton and Robert Mueller, the duo mocks Carol Costello’s lunar skepticism and the viral Comcast cancellation saga of Ryan Block. The session concludes with a 94-point Parker wine that left everyone but the professional drinkers with a headache.

- [636: Appification Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation.md) — 2014-07-20
  The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine serves as a geopolitical catalyst to sever European energy ties with Russia. Hillary Clinton and Zbigniew Brzezinski advocate for immediate sanctions against Gazprom, while Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and German Chancellor Angela Merkel maintain a cautious stance to protect domestic economic stability. The narrative shift suggests a coordinated effort to isolate Vladimir Putin by framing the disaster as an act of state-sponsored terrorism. Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk characterizes the crash as a war against the world during an emergency UN Security Council session. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama deploys the FBI and NTSB to investigate, warning the public against misinformation that contradicts the official Washington position. Technical analysis of the SA-11 Buk missile system challenges the media portrayal of the perpetrators as untrained militants, as NATO Electronic Warfare exercises in the region suggest potential radar spoofing or transponder jamming. Professor Stephen Cohen provides a dissenting view, arguing that the Kiev government's rejection of a ceasefire intensified the conflict leading to the tragedy. Adam Curry addresses a confusing Google Alert linking his name to a New Jersey heroin arrest while John C. Dvorak recounts the deportation of a plum-stealing squirrel to Berkeley. The hosts examine the appification of society and the decline of digital creativity, noting how modern technology prioritizes consumption over the deep creation seen in previous decades. The episode concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Anonymous and Sir Ian Prentice, recognizing their significant contributions to the value-for-value model.

- [634: Rough Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/634-rough-patch.md) — 2014-07-13
  Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast for the final time from the Travis Heights hideout, reflecting on the history of the podcast since show 100. The duo analyzes the geopolitical fallout of Germany expelling the CIA station chief in Berlin following revelations of U.S. surveillance on Angela Merkel. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki characterizes the diplomatic rift as a rough patch while internal feuds between the NSA and CIA spill into the public record. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and John Kerry face scrutiny over World Population Day initiatives and the International Conference on Population and Development. In the Middle East, reports from Tel Aviv detail the Iron Dome defense system as a subsidy for American contractors like Raytheon, while Vladimir Putin visits Cuba to forgive $32 billion in Soviet-era debt. Domestic concerns take center stage as the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014, introduced by Dianne Feinstein, proposes corporate indemnification for sharing private user data with federal intelligence agencies. John C. Dvorak vents about grocery store etiquette and the rise of grimy reusable bags while Adam Curry proposes a billion-dollar plan to gamify amateur radio for the maker generation. The hosts examine the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes on a yacht and the media's fixation on the World Cup final as a tale of two popes. Maxwell Finn is knighted for his contribution as the show transitions to a new legal structure and a new studio location.

- [633: Reverse the Curse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/633-reverse-the-curse.md) — 2014-07-10
  Germany expels the CIA station chief in Berlin following the arrest of a German Secret Service employee accused of selling intelligence to the United States. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland face mounting pressure as reports from the Washington Post suggest a second NSA leaker may be operating within German borders. This diplomatic rift coincides with the 2014 World Cup semi-finals, where Germany's 7-1 victory over Brazil fuels theories regarding FIFA match-fixing and Argentina's sovereign debt crisis. In the Middle East, the Israel-Gaza conflict intensifies as Hamas launches rockets toward Haifa and Tel Aviv, testing the technical limits of the Iron Dome defense system. General Wesley Clark's 2007 Pentagon memo regarding military intervention in seven countries resurfaces as regional instability spreads to Jordan, where the Muslim Brotherhood leads mass protests near the Israeli embassy in Amman. Meanwhile, Robert Kagan and the neoconservative establishment advocate for a permanent American military presence to maintain global order, even as Senator Bob Corker challenges the State Department on the efficacy of Russian sanctions. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak explore the oddities of Dutch birthday circles and the lost art of amateur radio QSL cards. The hosts critique Glenn Greenwald's latest Intercept report as a news turd while noting the TSA's new requirement for passengers to power on electronic devices at security checkpoints. Sir Anthony and Sir SaabSwiss receive their knighthoods as the show signs off from FEMA Region 6.

- [632: The Weed Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile.md) — 2014-07-07
  FIFA officials in Switzerland face fresh allegations of rigging the 2014 World Cup following a suspicious nil-nil draw between the Netherlands and Costa Rica. Geopolitical tensions are mounting as Brazil faces potential civil unrest if they fail to secure a victory without the injured Neymar, while German authorities have arrested an intelligence employee for allegedly spying for the United States. This diplomatic crisis between Berlin and Washington centers on a suspect who reportedly used a weather app to transmit encrypted messages to American handlers while investigating NSA surveillance of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Vladimir Putin visited Vienna to sign a major gas pipeline deal with Austria, a move that directly challenges American energy interests in Europe. Major corporations including Boeing, Pepsi, and General Motors are now lobbying against Russian sanctions to protect their supply chains, while Shell Oil interests in Ukraine drive conflict in the Donetsk region. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde delivered a cryptic speech focused on the magic number seven, sparking theories of a coordinated global financial event scheduled for July 20. In the United States, the DEA is linking the sale of synthetic marijuana at gas stations to international terrorism funding in Yemen and Syria to justify domestic asset seizures. Hillary Clinton defended the NSA surveillance apparatus during her UK book tour, questioning Edward Snowden’s motives for sharing documents with Russia and China. Comedian Joan Rivers sparked a viral firestorm with provocative comments regarding the personal lives of Barack and Michelle Obama, a story largely ignored by mainstream outlets. The broadcast concludes with a look at the engineering of Niagara Falls, where hydroelectric treaties allow for the diversion of 75% of the water flow, leaving the natural wonder as a highly manipulated tourist stage.

- [631: Micro Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/631-micro-propaganda.md) — 2014-07-04
  Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg issued a public apology following revelations that the social media giant conducted psychological experiments on users to manipulate emotional states. The controversy highlights a broader trend of algorithmic priming where platforms and political figures, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, utilize visual cues and text-heavy placards to influence public perception. These tactics often rely on cognitive pre-programming to bypass critical thinking in the digital age. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, allowing closely held corporations to opt out of contraceptive mandates based on religious objections. While DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards characterized the decision as a war on women, legal analysis confirms insurance companies will bear the costs, resulting in zero loss of coverage for employees. Meanwhile, the Islamic State rebranded under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as Kurdish oil exports began via Turkey, and the U.S. fined French bank BNP Paribas $8.9 billion in a move linked to Russian warship sales. U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard earned the nickname Secretary of Defense while raising awareness for Tourette Syndrome following a record-breaking World Cup performance. The episode features a formal knighting ceremony for Nicholas Principe and Simon Bennett, alongside a de-douching ritual for Michael Andrews. Executive producers Ramsey Cain and Stephen Fettig also detailed plans for distributing thousands of No Agenda CDs at the upcoming Def Con 22 convention in Las Vegas.

- [630: Double Twister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister.md) — 2014-07-02
  Secretary of State John Kerry and State Department spokesperson Marie Harf face scrutiny this week as the U.S. issues a literal hours ultimatum to Russia over the Ukraine crisis. While Harf defends the administration's stance in a USA sweatshirt, the Kremlin warns of grave consequences following the signing of EU association agreements by Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia. The geopolitical tension extends to Bulgaria, where a sudden run on banks and cyber attacks suggest economic retaliation for the nation's involvement in the Russian South Stream pipeline. Domestic policy shifts under the Obama administration include a request for $500 million to fund vetted moderate rebels in Syria as ISIS forces merge with Al-Qaeda. In the courts, the Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain warrants for cell phone searches, a move Reverend Manning labels bogative due to the speed of digital warrant processing. Meanwhile, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen claims the agency is struggling with electronic archiving to explain the loss of Lois Lerner’s emails, despite the IRS utilizing SonaSoft technology specifically designed to prevent such data loss from hard drive crashes. Childhood memories of dangerous games in Amsterdam and soccer injuries in Newark provide a lighthearted contrast to the investigation into whether a host broke wind during a recent phone call. Sir Christopher Hefley joins the No Agenda peerage as the show analyzes the rise of German Nipsters and the dark legacy of Jimmy Savile. The program concludes with a technical breakdown of why dirty bombs are more a tool for psychological panic than radiological destruction, as explained by expert Larry Grimm.

- [629: Passport Terrorists!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists.md) — 2014-06-28
  The Department of Justice released a 41-page memo detailing the legal framework for the targeted killing of Anwar al-Awlaki, sparking a national debate on executive overreach. Speaker of the House John Boehner responded by announcing a lawsuit against the Obama administration, while IRS Commissioner John Koskinen faced intense scrutiny from Representative Trey Gowdy over the spoliation of evidence and missing emails belonging to Philip North. These developments highlight a growing tension between federal agencies and legislative oversight. Secondary stories include the Environmental Protection Agency's reported computer crash during the Pebble Mine investigation and the Supreme Court's landmark ruling requiring warrants for cell phone searches, despite an exigent circumstances loophole. In international news, Secretary of State John Kerry visited Baghdad as ISIS seized border crossings at At Tanf and Abu Kamal, prompting Senator Dianne Feinstein to warn of passport terrorists returning to the West. Meanwhile, the Polish government remains destabilized by the Radoslaw Sikorski tape scandal, and Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer faces criticism for habitual tardiness during high-stakes meetings with WPP and Omnicom executives. Distinctive moments include a technical breakdown of D-Star radio configuration and the introduction of a new deep-indexing search tool for the show developed by Dona Hatton. The hosts also critique the Google IO conference's focus on wearables and the proprietary Gmail API, while noting Vice President Joe Biden's undiplomatic comments regarding German xenophobia. The segment concludes with a look at the federal bee task force and its potential impact on German chemical giant Bayer.

- [628: Italian Lightning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/628-italian-lightning.md) — 2014-06-22
  The Obama administration faces intense scrutiny as IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and Press Secretary Josh Earnest defend the loss of two years of Lois Lerner’s emails. Congressman Steve Stockman responded by introducing the Dog Ate My Tax Receipts Act, a satirical bill allowing citizens to use IRS-style excuses for missing documentation. Meanwhile, the White House continues to dismiss inquiries into the agency’s archiving contractor, SonaSoft, as partisan conspiracy theories. Geopolitical tensions escalate as ISIS militants seize US military vehicles in Iraq, prompting a social media campaign mocking Michelle Obama’s hashtags. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister David Cameron finalized £14 billion in trade deals with China, granting the China National Offshore Oil Corporation significant stakes in British nuclear infrastructure. Simultaneously, leaked audio from Poland’s Central Bank Chief has triggered a national scandal involving economic manipulation, while UN Special Coordinator Robert Serry faces allegations of diverting energy funds to Hamas. Analysts also examine the potential revival of the Mosul-Haifa pipeline as a strategic move to bypass Russian gas interests in the Middle East. Secretary of State John Kerry is mocked for his repetitive use of a Winston Churchill joke regarding shifting underwear during international summits. The hosts also explore the decline of the National Geographic Channel, which recently aired a program suggesting aliens might harvest humans for biofuel. John Dvorak reflects on his Detroit speech about cloud computing slavery, while the show honors executive producers for their value-for-value support through the de-douching of Senator Lindsey Graham.

- [627: Scam Celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/627-scam-celebrities.md) — 2014-06-19
  The Kagan family and the Institute for the Study of War are leading a renewed push for military intervention in Iraq as ISIS forces move toward Baghdad. Kimberly Kagan and Robert Kagan, central figures in the Neoconservative movement, are utilizing media appearances on C-SPAN to advocate for the return of General David Petraeus and the deployment of U.S. advisors. This strategic pivot coincides with the capture of Ahmed Abu Khattala, the alleged Benghazi mastermind, and a billion-dollar Pentagon arms sale to the Iraqi government. Geopolitical shifts in the Middle East are accelerating as the Kurdish region links the Kirkuk oil fields to a Turkish pipeline, effectively bypassing Baghdad's authority. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against President Cristina Kirchner in the Argentina debt crisis, siding with hedge fund investors over nearly 950 million euros in defaulted debt. In the tech sector, T-Mobile faces net neutrality criticism for its Unradio service, which exempts specific music streaming from data caps while independent media like the No Agenda show remains metered. Dr. Mehmet Oz faced a Senate grilling from Senator Claire McCaskill over his promotion of green coffee bean extract and other unproven weight loss supplements. The hearing exposed the marketing machinery of Sharecare.com and its corporate partnerships with Pfizer and Walgreens. Elsewhere, the IRS claims a catastrophic computer crash destroyed Lois Lerner’s subpoenaed emails, a narrative White House spokesperson Josh Earnest defended by questioning the reliability of modern hard drives.

- [626: Preemptive Prosecution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution.md) — 2014-06-15
  Senator John McCain and the Kagan family are leading a renewed push for military intervention in Iraq as ISIS forces advance toward Baghdad. The rapid collapse of the Iraqi army in Mosul, where generals reportedly fled in civilian clothing, exposes the failure of decade-long American training programs. This geopolitical shift coincides with the rise of Constellus Holdings, a private security behemoth formed by the merger of Blackwater and Triple Canopy, which now positions itself to manage the privatization of regional conflicts under the guise of the Counterterrorism Partnership Fund. Domestic surveillance and legal overreach take center stage as a Project Salaam report reveals that 94% of Department of Justice terrorism cases involve preventive prosecution or FBI entrapment. Simultaneously, the DEA is utilizing NSA intercepts for parallel construction, back-engineering investigations to hide the illegal origins of evidence from American citizens. On the technology front, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is labeled a trillion-dollar failure by A-10 designer Pierre Sprey, while the IRS claims a computer glitch destroyed years of Lois Lerner's subpoenaed emails, a move that would violate Sarbanes-Oxley standards in the private sector. Technical oddities and cultural observations round out the report, including a dispatch from the HamCom amateur radio convention in Plano where preppers are building decentralized mesh networks to bypass commercial infrastructure. President Barack Obama has officially weighed in on the digital culture wars by declaring the hard-G pronunciation of GIF during a Tumblr interview. The show also explores the growing war on cash in Sweden and the rise of native advertising in major publications like Bloomberg Businessweek and Business Insider.

- [625: Touching the Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick.md) — 2014-06-12
  Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Secretary of State John Kerry face mounting scrutiny over the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner exchange as the Sergeant remains at a military hospital in Germany. Kerry sparked controversy with claims of Bergdahl’s torture in a metal cage, while Hagel defended the recovery timeline against comparisons to the 1991 rescue of Jessica Lynch. In Virginia, Tea Party challenger Dave Brat unseated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a historic primary upset that defied massive spending gaps. Meanwhile, President Obama signed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, raising concerns over the privatization of municipal water supplies. In Iraq, the Institute for the Study of War, led by Kimberly Kagan, reports on the ISIS advancement toward Mosul, which aligns strategically with the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline. Further domestic tension follows the Las Vegas shooting involving Jared and Amanda Miller, prompting Attorney General Eric Holder to revive a domestic terrorism task force. In the media, Anderson Cooper conducted a simulated schizophrenia experiment on CNN, and Bill Gates defended his $200 million investment in Common Core despite his own children attending private schools. Adam Curry shares personal insights on living with Tourette Syndrome and recounts a humorous encounter with Mick Jagger regarding his physical ticks. John C. Dvorak analyzes the E3 Nintendo press conference, suggesting Japanese video games like Xenoblade Chronicles serve as tools for social engineering.

- [624: The Sluggish Cloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/624-the-sluggish-cloud.md) — 2014-06-08
  The Central Intelligence Agency officially joined Twitter this week, launching a viral social media presence while simultaneously petitioning the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for increased redactions on drone strike legal justifications. This strategic digital rebranding coincides with the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, where President Barack Obama addressed veterans amid a growing domestic firestorm over the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap. Senator John McCain and other critics have challenged the administration's narrative, suggesting the exchange of five Taliban leaders for the sergeant was a high-risk gamble that may have involved a multi-million dollar ransom. In the European theater, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde has declined a bid for the European Commission presidency, leaving Jean-Claude Juncker as the primary contender despite opposition from David Cameron. Meanwhile, the Greek government has begun the mass privatization of state assets, including 176 acres of the Athens Riviera, to satisfy the Troika. In the United States, the Secret Service issued a formal request for software capable of detecting sarcasm on social media, while the Department of Justice continues to ignore contempt of Congress citations against Lois Lerner and Eric Holder. Environmental policy also faces scrutiny as Senator Ed Markey and Alice Hill of Homeland Security frame climate change as a primary threat to military infrastructure and shellfish populations. Technical friction defines the digital landscape as Netflix and Verizon engage in a public peering dispute that has left users experiencing streaming glitches during the premiere of Orange Is the New Black. Mozilla has responded by integrating DRM into its browser, a move that signals a shift toward a more restricted, cloud-based internet. In a lighter moment, the USS Orleck hosted amateur radio enthusiasts for Warship Weekend, while Al Sharpton faced mockery for his linguistic slips on MSNBC while defending Michelle Obama's whole-wheat school lunch standards.

- [623: Fact Pattern](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern.md) — 2014-06-08
  Senator Ted Cruz and Majority Leader Harry Reid clashed on the Senate floor over Senate Joint Resolution 19, a proposed constitutional amendment designed to grant Congress sweeping powers to regulate political expenditures. Cruz invoked Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 to warn that the legislation would effectively allow the government to ban books and movies critical of politicians. The hearing, which hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak characterized as a farce, featured protesters displaying anti-Koch brother signage despite strict committee rules against political displays. Secondary testimony from Senator Jeff Sessions highlighted a shift in the Democratic platform toward progressive intimidation, citing professional retaliation against academics who question climate change narratives. Senator Al Franken presided over the session, drawing comparisons to Joe McCarthy for his lecture on civility while simultaneously linking political donors to child pornography. Beyond the Capitol, President Barack Obama committed $1 billion to the European Reassurance Initiative in Poland, while Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland called for a transatlantic renaissance. In the Middle East, Bashar al-Assad secured a landslide re-election in Syria amid reports from international observers that the local population views him as a necessary defense against foreign-backed pipeline interests. Technical segments explored the administration's use of the sacred duty meme to justify the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap, involving Taliban drug lord Khairullah Khairkhwa. State Department spokesperson Marie Harf repeatedly cited a specific fact pattern to deflect questions regarding the legality of the trade. The episode concludes with a look at the blinding strobe lights on Austin PD vehicles and the launch of Sharyl Attkisson’s new venture at The Daily Signal.

- [621: Gun Extremists](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/621-gun-extremists.md) — 2014-05-30
  Edward Snowden’s high-profile interview with Brian Williams on NBC News is exposed as a scripted marketing vehicle for Glenn Greenwald’s new book and a potential Sony Pictures film. The segment, featuring pre-positioned cameras and canned questions, is scrutinized for biographical inconsistencies regarding Snowden’s grandfather and his claims of serving as a trained operative. Despite the polished narrative, Snowden’s physical appearance—specifically his broken glasses with a missing nose pad—suggests he may be under significant duress or strict Russian state control. The Isla Vista tragedy involving Elliot Rodger is being rapidly weaponized by political operatives like Shannon Watts of Moms Demand Action to drive gun control legislation and mobilize female voters for a potential Hillary Clinton presidential run. While the media focuses on the "Yes All Women" hashtag and a narrative of misogyny, the role of Rodger’s therapist, Dr. Charles Sophy, and his podcast "Female Dating Psyche" is largely ignored. Concurrently, the FCC faces intense lobbying from Google and Netflix over net neutrality, as Chairman Tom Wheeler proposes a two-sided market model that could end the era of unlimited home data. International tensions rise as IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde faces fraud charges in France over a 300 million euro payout to a Nicolas Sarkozy supporter. In the Netherlands, the rise of Euroskepticism follows the cultural trauma of the Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh assassinations. The program also explores the technical shutdown of TrueCrypt encryption and the emergence of hardware keyloggers in the intelligence community.

- [618: Binge Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch.md) — 2014-05-26
  FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and Chairman Tom Wheeler face intense public scrutiny as protesters from Popular Resistance demand the government regulate the internet as a common carrier. While the mainstream media frames the net neutrality debate around the convenience of Netflix binge-watching, the commission is leveraging rhetoric regarding remote healthcare and digital education to justify new oversight. The hosts analyze how these proposed 'fast lanes' and 'caveats' may actually empower federal authorities to block content under the guise of maintaining an open internet. In Eastern Ukraine, Professor Stephen Cohen warns that the Kiev government is committing potential war crimes by deploying tanks and heavy artillery against its own citizens in Odessa and Mariupol. Amidst this instability, Hunter Biden and Devon Archer have joined the board of Burisma Holdings, signaling a move by U.S. political families to capitalize on the regional energy crisis. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate considers the Russian Aggression Prevention Act of 2014, a bill sponsored by John McCain that seeks to expand NATO influence and expedite natural gas exports to Georgia and Moldova. In Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe moves to amend the Japanese Constitution as territorial disputes with China over oil rigs escalate in Vietnamese waters. Broadcasting from the Akihabara district in Tokyo, the hosts explore the 'electric town' alleyways and the local 'value for value' art scene at the SuperDeluxe space. The program features a knighting ceremony for Sir Chris Spears and a breakdown of the latest 'malvertising' hearings where Senator John McCain grilled tech executives from Yahoo and Google. The session concludes with a look at the closure of the HAARP array in Alaska and the suspicious rise of radicalization magazines like Resurgence.

- [619: Droves of Jihadis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis.md) — 2014-05-26
  FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate this week, warning of a virulent terrorist diaspora as Al-Qaeda affiliates establish a safe haven in Syria. The bureau simultaneously executed a high-profile multi-agency terror drill at the Southland Mall in Hayward, California, involving SWAT teams and simulated casualties. These domestic maneuvers coincide with new court filings in the Boston Marathon bombing case that attempt to link the Tsarnaev brothers to Al-Qaeda’s Inspire Magazine despite discrepancies in the technical bomb-making instructions. International relations shifted as Russia and China finalized a landmark $400 billion natural gas pipeline deal, a strategic move by Vladimir Putin to bypass the U.S. petrodollar. Attorney General Eric Holder countered by indicting five Chinese military officers for cyber espionage against American firms like US Steel and Alcoa. In Europe, Marine Le Pen and the National Front lead a surge of Euroskepticism in the Parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, Adam Carolla faces criticism over his Fund Anything campaign against Personal Audio, as evidence suggests Apple’s prior $8 million settlement may already protect the podcasting medium from patent litigation. Technical glitches in Tokyo turned Google Maps upside down while Paul McCartney’s norovirus diagnosis forced a sudden tour cancellation in Japan. Adam Curry narrowly avoided a ham radio citation in Empress Park, not for illegal broadcasting, but for his disrespectful sitting posture. Producers Sir Mark and Dame Astrid joined the final night of the Hot Pocket Wasabi Tour to witness the neon-soaked chaos of the Shinjuku Robot Bar.

- [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md) — 2014-05-26
  Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown faces scrutiny after deputies reportedly handcuffed Elliot Rodger despite the suspect being obviously dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Isla Vista shooting has triggered a wave of media memes regarding the War on Women and the #YesAllWomen hashtag, even as investigators reveal a script-like 140-page manifesto titled My Twisted World. The document details Rodger’s Hollywood connections through his father, Peter Rodger, and a history of mental health treatment involving the drug Risperdal. President Barack Obama issued a memorandum setting a national goal to process 100 million international travelers by the end of the decade, yet Customs and Border Patrol continues to face criticism for the systemic detention of green card holders at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. In the wake of the VA scandal involving manipulated waiting lists in Arizona, the White House is accused of staging spontaneous public interactions with vetted employees. Meanwhile, James O'Keefe released a sting operation capturing environmental filmmakers agreeing to accept millions from Middle Eastern oil interests to fund anti-fracking cinema. John C. Dvorak revisits his 1984 Macintosh predictions and admits to being wrong about the computer mouse while maintaining his stance on Apple’s initial memory limitations. The show also explores the bizarre Robot Restaurant in Tokyo and the effectiveness of the Google Translate app for navigating Japanese kanji. Sir Ready Kilowatt and Sir Streggalicious join the show’s knighthood as the production team navigates technical glitches from their recent Tokyo recording sessions.

- [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos.md) — 2014-05-15
  Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces a domestic sex strike as Japanese women protest the remilitarization of the country and proposed amendments to the pacifist Article 9. From a temporary studio in Tokyo, Adam Curry reports on the ground regarding the intersection of Yakuza influence, strict weapons laws, and the shifting geopolitical landscape of East Asia. The segment details how journalist Jake Adelstein is tracking these constitutional changes while the local population pushes back against arms export plans. Energy reporter insights reveal that Russia and China oil negotiations are currently stalled by Beijing's demand for a 30% equity stake in resource projects. Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has declared a 500-day deadline to avoid climate chaos, a term the hosts analyze alongside NASA reports on the melting West Antarctic Ice Sheet. In the United States, TSA Administrator John Pistole faces scrutiny for Managed Inclusion practices that grant unvetted passengers expedited screening, while Senator Sheldon Whitehouse leads hearings on cyber theft and the protection of corporate trade secrets from foreign hackers. Adam Curry samples 17-year-old Hibiki whiskey while describing the unique hygiene of Japanese toilet-sink hybrids and the etiquette of automatic taxi doors. The show breaks down the forensic oddities of a 17-minute Boko Haram video, questioning its high production value and green-screen usage. John C. Dvorak and Curry also tackle the Pentagon's ConPlan 8888, a zombie apocalypse training scenario that curiously utilized Nigeria as a primary simulation site years prior to current regional crises.

- [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos-2.md) — 2014-05-15
  Prime Minister Shinzo Abe moves to revise Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution as Adam Curry reports from Tokyo on the ground-level realities of Japanese militarization. The host details a burgeoning sex strike led by Japanese women in protest of new arms export policies, while also examining the deep-state ties of journalist Jake Adelstein. Amidst the backdrop of a massive Russia-China oil deal and the South Stream pipeline negotiations, the episode deconstructs the geopolitical shifts occurring across the Pacific Rim. TSA Administrator John Pistole defends the managed inclusion of unvetted passengers into PreCheck lanes as a form of security randomization, a move the hosts label as pure security theater. Former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse warn of a cyber theft bonanza, claiming the Internet of Things will lead to hacked pacemakers and smart refrigerator scams. Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius introduces the term climate chaos while setting a 500-day deadline for global action, and NASA scientists declare the melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to be unstoppable. Adam Curry recounts the hospitality of architects Mark Dytham and Astrid Klein, involving high-end Hibiki whiskey and live Sumo wrestling broadcasts in luxury vehicles. The segment features a forensic breakdown of Boko Haram video production and a mockery of MSNBC host Ronan Farrow for his late-to-the-party reporting on the Pentagon’s CONPLAN 8888 zombie apocalypse training scenario. John C. Dvorak identifies the specific demographic of cable news viewers by analyzing commercials for chronic constipation medication.

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