# Episodes of The No Agenda Show

Episodes 1401–1420 of 1909, newest first. The complete list on one page is https://search.noagendashow.net/archive.md.

- [510: Furtive Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement.md) — 2013-05-05
  Google blacklisted Dvorak.org and NoAgendaShow.com following a WordPress SEO injection, effectively acting as the internet police through browser-level censorship in Chrome and Firefox. Matt Cutts and Jeff Jarvis face scrutiny for their roles in a system that uses malware warnings to protect corporate business models rather than user security. The hosts propose a $100 million independent browser project to bypass the centralization of DNS services through Google 8.8.8.8 servers. President Barack Obama visited Mexico to address security policy shifts as the Mexican government moves to centralize operations, potentially disrupting CIA-managed drug routes and global money laundering through institutions like HSBC. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden defined the middle class as a sentimental value set rather than an economic bracket while using graphic references to the film Deliverance to discuss sexual assault. In New York City, Councilman Jumaane Williams challenged the NYPD stop and frisk policy, specifically the use of furtive movement as a justification for unconstitutional profiling. Joshua Dale earned a second knighthood for his executive production of this episode, which features a deep dive into the realism of $6,000 Real Dolls used as carpool lane decoys. The segment on the Miss Buffalo Chip contest at Sturgis highlights the perceived decline of American culture, while a failed Big Dead Chicken recipe serves as a cautionary tale for Whole Foods shoppers using convection ovens.

- [509: DeDe Dinah](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/509-dede-dinah.md) — 2013-05-02
  The Department of Defense issued an Anti-Terrorism Awareness Advisory on the second anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden, signaling a permanent state of alert. Meanwhile, the trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell continues to expose the grim realities of late-term procedures, though the story remains largely sidelined by mainstream outlets. These events serve as the backdrop for a broader shift in political language as President Obama replaces the term terrorist with extremist to broaden the definition of domestic threats. In Europe, the Franco-German alliance faces a historic breakdown as French socialists draft a document labeling Angela Merkel selfish and obsessed with the German economy. Nigel Farage predicts an imminent bailout for Slovenia while entrepreneurs flee France to escape a 75% income tax. Domestically, the appointment of former lobbyist Tom Wheeler as FCC Chairman highlights the revolving door between government and industry, even as the administration blocks Benghazi whistleblowers from testifying. Simultaneously, the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication is utilizing social psychology to categorize skeptics as psychologically defective, framing human-induced warming as a medical emergency. Personal anecdotes from Austin, Texas, reveal the cultural friction between armed residents and liberal neighbors, punctuated by a dinner of double-dip recession slave stew. The hosts deconstruct the suspicious CBS News interview with the Boston carjacking witness known as Danny, questioning the logistics of his escape from a locked Mercedes. The segment concludes with a look at the rise of Google Glass and wearable technology as tools for voluntary government surveillance, all while Frankie Avalon's Dee Dee Dinah provides an inescapable earworm.

- [508: Lonely Crazies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies.md) — 2013-04-28
  The 2013 White House Correspondents Dinner, featuring celebrities like Claire Danes and Kevin Spacey, signals the final transformation of Washington media into a tabloid spectacle. While Tom Brokaw publicly decries the event's decline in dignity, the evening serves as a backdrop for BuzzFeed’s emergence as a major digital entity. President Barack Obama used the platform to joke about Republican donor Sheldon Adelson, while heavy security and sniffer dogs patrolled the red carpet. In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, discrepancies emerge regarding the firefight in Watertown and the capture of an unarmed Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The Tsarnaev family's ties to former CIA official Graham Fuller and the mysterious carjacking victim known only as Danny raise questions about intelligence community links in the Caucasus. Meanwhile, Representative Peter King and Mayor Michael Bloomberg advocate for expanded surveillance, including the domestic use of drones and the Gorgon Stare system, using the tragedy as a pretext for a permanent police state. Adam Curry recounts his blacklisting from MSNBC after deviating from a Michael Jackson script to mention potential foul play. The segment features a formal knighting ceremony for Sir John Harrison and the Baron de Marriott, while John C. Dvorak shares a story about hundreds of rats fleeing the construction site of the San Francisco Marriott. The show concludes with a look at the King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center in Jordan and the rise of pre-crime monitoring for lonely crazies on 4chan.

- [507: Airplane Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/507-airplane-apocalypse.md) — 2013-04-25
  The Federal Aviation Administration faces intense scrutiny as media outlets predict an airplane apocalypse resulting from sequester-related furloughs. While officials warn of massive air traffic control delays, the reality of binary airspace operations suggests these claims serve a broader political narrative. This alarmism coincides with the tragic fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, where the presence of FEMA trucks and local anomalies has sparked comparisons to the industrial sabotage plots seen in the television series Rubicon. In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, the White House and Quinton Wiktorowicz have unveiled a new working group dedicated to countering online radicalization. This initiative follows a massive police manhunt characterized by door-to-door SWAT searches that critics argue violate Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure. Meanwhile, the legal definition of a Weapon of Mass Destruction under 18 USC 232A is being applied to devices containing as little as a quarter-ounce of black powder, effectively reclassifying common fireworks as high-level terrorist ordnance. Media figures like Rachel Maddow and David Remnick continue to frame these events to support increased gun control and internet surveillance, while Janet Napolitano defends the use of expansive terrorism databases. Vice President Joe Biden delivered a polarizing memorial service speech in Boston, famously labeling attackers as knockoff jihadis while insisting the nation has not compromised its constitutional values. The program also captures lighter moments, including a first-hand taste test of chocolate-covered bacon and a viral outtake of a North Dakota news anchor using profanity during his debut broadcast. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude with a knighting ceremony for Michael O'Grady and Heather Aronson, honoring the community of producers who keep the stream running.

- [506: Happy Earth Gay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/506-happy-earth-gay.md) — 2013-04-21
  The FBI and CIA face scrutiny over a potential cross-operation failure involving Tamerlan Tsarnaev and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev following the Boston Marathon bombing. A theory emerges suggesting the brothers were part of a dead-drop exchange gone wrong, while Congressman Peter King dismisses claims from the suspects' mother that her sons were under federal control for years. The unprecedented lockdown of Boston resulted in an estimated $350 million in economic damage as militarized police units utilized thermal imaging and flashbangs to secure a capture in Watertown. Federal agencies continue to leverage the Tenth Amendment in a standoff over marijuana legalization as DEA Director Michelle Leonhart testifies before Congress. Leonhart claims dispensaries increase crime rates while citing a controversial 8% IQ drop in users, a metric challenged by Adam Curry. Meanwhile, the Federal Register reveals the Obama administration signed military assistance waivers for Libya and Yemen, and GE Healthcare received DEA approval to import cocaine analogs for production validation. In West, Texas, the fertilizer plant explosion highlights a lack of OSHA inspections since 1985 despite existing safety regulations. Environmental activism takes a turn in Seattle with the Earth Gay trail cleanup event as Bill McKibben releases the alarmist film Do the Math. The tax filings for 350.org reveal the late Elizabeth Taylor remained on the board years after her death. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak explore the history of eugenics and scientific consensus, drawing parallels between early 20th-century forced sterilization and modern climate rhetoric.

- [505: Speculation Analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/505-speculation-analysis.md) — 2013-04-18
  The Boston Marathon bombing and a massive fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, dominate the news cycle as investigators scramble for answers. Former CIA operative Bob Baer suggests the pressure cooker devices mirror training provided to Afghan fighters in the 1980s, while a drone strike theory emerges regarding the Texas disaster. These events coincide with a suspicious gold price crash and the rapid domestic adoption of War on Terror terminology like IED. Secondary reports involve ricin-laced letters sent to Senator Roger Wicker and President Obama, which local law enforcement linked to a Mississippi man labeled a conspiracy theorist. In Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry refused further investigation into Ambassador Susan Rice regarding the Benghazi attack. Meanwhile, General Martin Dempsey requested $800 million for Cyber Command to defend the .mil domain as IBM executives lobby for the CISPA legislation. Overseas, Nigel Farage compared the European Union to a new form of communism following the Cyprus banking crisis, and a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Iran-Pakistan border near the contested Peace Pipeline route. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the recurring appearance of the number 33 in intelligence-linked media reports and mock the military's new Starfleet-style uniform aesthetics. The duo also highlights a Cajun restaurant in Indiana featuring drones on its kids' menu and celebrates the Tennessee General Assembly declaring April as Dwarfism Awareness Month. Sir Black Knight Nelson Ferreira receives a formal knighting ceremony to close the session.

- [504: Twelve Fourteen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/504-twelve-fourteen.md) — 2013-04-14
  The New York Times Magazine recently published a profile of Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner that critics are labeling a hagiographic puff piece designed to rehabilitate the couple's image. Written by Jonathan Van Meter, the article appears to lay the groundwork for a future Hillary Clinton presidential run by securing media loyalty. Clinton herself faced scrutiny this week for citing misleading glass ceiling statistics at the Women in the World Summit, where Chelsea Clinton moderated a tech panel that relied heavily on corporate clichés from AT&T and Girls Who Code executives. President Obama’s latest budget proposal introduces a chained CPI model for Social Security, a move that effectively reduces benefits by assuming seniors will substitute cheaper goods as inflation rises. In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, the White House utilized Francine Wheeler to deliver a weekly address, a move analyzed as a scripted performance given Wheeler’s background as a SAG actress and political staffer. Meanwhile, Attorney General Eric Holder’s past comments on the need to brainwash the public regarding gun ownership resurfaced as Colorado implemented strict new firearm transfer laws influenced by Michael Bloomberg’s lobbyists. Wolf Blitzer provided a bizarre moment on CNN by directing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to speak directly to Kim Jong-un in Korean, assuming the North Korean leader was watching the broadcast in Pyongyang. The Navy’s deployment of the SBX-1 mobile radar system, nicknamed the Golf Ball, sparked speculation about its connection to HAARP weather modification. Finally, the show recognizes the latest round of knights and dames, including Sir Papsmear and Dame Astrid, for their continued support through the value-for-value model.

- [503: Ninjas in Mongolia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/503-ninjas-in-mongolia.md) — 2013-04-11
  The Bitcoin market faces a volatile reckoning as values plummet from $266 to $120, prompting the Mt. Gox exchange to battle suspected DDoS attacks and bot manipulation. While Taylor Moore of Nashville lists property for digital currency and BitPay expands merchant services, the subreddit community has reportedly considered posting suicide hotline information for distressed investors. This speculative bubble, frequently compared to the 1990s Beanie Baby craze, highlights the risks of treating decentralized software codes as stable financial assets. Vice President Joe Biden signals American interest in Mongolia’s mineral wealth as 60,000 ninja miners fuel a regional gold rush. In Washington, intelligence officials including Leon Panetta and Robert Mueller face scrutiny over 2009 testimony regarding the priority of attempted domestic attacks. Meanwhile, Senator Bill 374 and the Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013 threaten to classify citizens with antisocial personality disorder or low frustration tolerance as mentally defective, potentially disqualifying millions from firearm ownership under broad DSM-V definitions. Professor Jean-Denis Rouillon of the University of Besancon concludes a 15-year study suggesting that bras may actually cause breast sagging by degrading natural support muscles. In the world of political PR, Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin attempt an image rehabilitation via the New York Times, while Chelsea Clinton appears to be laying the groundwork for a future campaign. The episode features the elevation of Sir Dwayne Melanson to the Earl of Oregon and a critique of the automated Giant Voice emergency systems produced by Whelen Engineering.

- [502: Nuevo Orden Mundial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/502-nuevo-orden-mundial.md) — 2013-04-07
  Vice President Joe Biden recently signaled a shift in global governance by calling for a New World Order to update the rules of the road for international competition. This geopolitical pivot coincides with a significant Bitcoin price milestone of $161 and a warning from EU Commissioner Ollie Rehn that large bank depositors may face liability in future restructurings. Amidst these financial shifts, the European Convention on Human Rights reveals startling protocols that permit the state to deprive citizens of property and even life under specific conditions such as riots or insurrections. Legal frameworks across the West are tightening as a federal judge rules against the FBI use of National Security Letters following a challenge by Credo Mobile. In the Netherlands, Parliament member Alexander Pechtold faced silence when questioning the legality of detaining vagrants and alcoholics under European law. Meanwhile, Google confirmed a gigabit fiber expansion into Austin, Texas, raising concerns about data control, and Fisker Automotive faced a mass layoff as bankruptcy looms. In China, the H7N9 bird flu outbreak has claimed six lives, prompting the slaughter of 20,000 chickens in Shanghai and the preliminary development of a new vaccine. John C. Dvorak celebrates his 61st birthday while the show knights Anatoly Nechayev as a new member of the No Agenda peerage. The hosts analyze a vintage booklet of Confucius puns and the rise of a DIY Personal Giant Voice System using Raspberry Pi hardware. From the strange social dynamics of high-level Democratic fundraisers to the suspicious legalization of marijuana in North Korea, the episode captures the frantic nature of modern power and the simpler life found in independent media.

- [501: Resume Normal Activity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity.md) — 2013-04-04
  The Pentagon and major media outlets are coordinating a propaganda push through Hollywood blockbusters like Olympus Has Fallen to justify military posturing against North Korea. Producer Avi Lerner and Millennium Pictures are identified as key drivers of this narrative, while Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel faces scrutiny for bizarre vocalizations and a perceived lack of competence during recent hearings. The strategic use of North Korea as a buffer zone for China and Russia remains the unspoken reality behind the bellicose rhetoric emanating from the State Department. President Obama’s announcement of a $100 million BRAIN Initiative on World Autism Awareness Day serves as a massive subsidy for the pharmaceutical industry and IBM’s Watson medical systems. In the domestic sphere, Captain Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords are accused of staging media events to push for universal background checks and medical privacy waivers in Connecticut. Meanwhile, the IRS is intensifying enforcement against small businesses through third-party reporting, and the Netherlands faces a debt crisis where ING Bank technical glitches are viewed as a dry run for a cashless society and wealth seizure. This episode features a formal knighting ceremony for Todd Brink and Scott Olsen as they join the No Agenda Roundtable. Adam Curry explores cinematic predictive programming in Cloud Atlas regarding the San Onofre nuclear plant, while John C. Dvorak questions the rebranding of pork chops as Porterhouse cuts by the National Pork Board. The show concludes with a look at the Chechnya skyscraper fire and its implications for 9/11 structural collapse theories.

- [500: Codeword Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/500-codeword-austin.md) — 2013-03-31
  North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has allegedly targeted Austin, Texas, in a high-resolution military strike map featuring missile trails aimed at the U.S. mainland. While the North Korean news agency hosted a low-resolution version, the detailed map surfaced with a Getty Images copyright, raising questions about the authenticity of the propaganda. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the strategic focus on Austin, noting the city's high concentration of retired intelligence officials and its potential use as a media code word. Secondary reports highlight the 2013 Canadian budget's inclusion of bank bail-in policies similar to the depositor seizures in Cyprus, while investor Jim Rogers warns of the danger to private savings. In the United States, the Department of Homeland Security faces scrutiny over the $7,000 cost of green card processing and the arrest of Eric Harroun, the so-called Facebook Jihadi, for using an RPG classified as a weapon of mass destruction. Media shifts continue as Soledad O'Brien exits CNN and Kate Bolduan, wife of Carlyle Group's Michael D. Gershenson, takes her place. Meanwhile, the USPS crisis is identified as a manufactured result of a 75-year retiree health pre-funding requirement designed to benefit private carriers like FedEx. In a moment of milestone reflection for the 500th episode, the hosts celebrate the value-for-value model with a baronetcy for AJ Rystad and a deep dive into the Mac and Cheese Life. The segment concludes with a look at a 1960 Austin Civil Defense film where citizens are instructed to hide in sub-basements to survive a nuclear blast on the Edwards Plateau.

- [499: Spam Horse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/499-spam-horse.md) — 2013-03-28
  The Spamhaus and Cyberbunker DDoS attack serves as a catalyst for a broader investigation into the spam blacklisting industry and the hyperbolic media narratives surrounding internet infrastructure. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak dissect how Cloudflare and the BBC utilized military terminology to frame a routine IP dispute as a global threat. The investigation reveals a potential protection racket within email filtering and explores the hidden connections between Cyberbunker and WikiLeaks that mainstream outlets ignored. Financial instability takes center stage as the Cyprus bank bailout serves as a template for future Eurozone interventions, including the forced privatization of the Leviathan natural gas field. The Troika's seizure of deposits over 100,000 euros coincided with reports of Russian elites fleeing Nicosia on private jets. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark 5-4 ruling requiring warrants for drug-sniffing dogs on private property, while Justice Elena Kagan challenged the procreation-based arguments against the Defense of Marriage Act. In the UK, the suspicious death of Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky in Surrey raises questions about the official suicide narrative given his vocal opposition to Vladimir Putin. Justice Antonin Scalia aligns with the liberal wing of the court to protect Fourth Amendment rights while the media dismisses the 10th Amendment as a legal technicality. The program also highlights the absurdity of Anderson Cooper diving with crocodiles for 60 Minutes and Jim Carrey's dated parody of gun owners. Executive Producers are knighted in a special ceremony ahead of the milestone 500th episode.

- [498: Obey the Giant Voice System!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system.md) — 2013-03-24
  President Barack Obama marked the Newtown anniversary with an address utilizing specific linguistic framing to label gun violence an epidemic, despite statistical data showing a long-term decline in violent crime. Senate leadership continues to push for universal background checks and a renewed ban on military-style assault weapons, while Vice President Joe Biden faces scrutiny for his contradictory self-defense advice regarding shotguns versus rifles. These legislative efforts coincide with a coordinated media push to expand mental health screenings and involuntary commitment laws. Washington State Representative Tammy Green has proposed lowering the threshold for involuntary detention to include those deemed potentially dangerous, a move critics label as pre-crime enforcement. Simultaneously, the University of Cambridge and USA Today have advocated for annual mental health screenings, even as reports surface regarding violent ideation linked to psychiatric drugs like Chantix and Cymbalta. In the financial sector, the European Central Bank issued a final ultimatum to Cyprus over a proposed deposit raid, while Russia secured a massive natural gas deal with China to bypass European energy leverage. In the United States, the Senate passed a massive budget resolution during a 3:00 AM vote-a-rama that included controversial amendments on voter ID and internet sales taxes. This session features a deep dive into the Orwellian Giant Voice System used for mass notification at the Quantico Marine Corps Base and a critique of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s prediction of inevitable drone surveillance over New York City. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak also explore the curious case of the Ohio prosecutor who jokingly indicted Punxsutawney Phil for fraud after a record-breaking cold snap contradicted global warming predictions. The hosts acknowledge Sir David Killian for his landmark contribution as the show approaches its 500th episode milestone.

- [497: Raining Scuds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds.md) — 2013-03-21
  President Barack Obama arrived in Israel this week to announce $200 million in funding for the Iron Dome missile defense system, a move critics suggest primarily benefits American defense contractors like Raytheon. During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the President faced scrutiny for a recurring joke about the appearance of the Prime Minister’s sons and his administration’s shifting "red line" regarding Syrian chemical weapons. While conventional Scud missiles continue to strike residential areas in Syria, the international community remains focused on the legal distinction of chemical agents under the Geneva Convention. Domestic policy shifts took center stage as Attorney General Eric Holder admitted to the Senate that some financial institutions are now too large to prosecute without risking global economic collapse. Simultaneously, Senator Al Franken defended the concept of a "living" Constitution during privacy hearings, while the CDC released a controversial telephone survey claiming autism rates have climbed to 1 in 50 schoolchildren. In the technology sector, the State Department is funding Commotion Wireless mesh networks for foreign dissidents, even as six U.S. states pass Ag-Gag laws to criminalize whistleblowers who record animal cruelty at industrial farming operations. This broadcast features a performance of a National Institute of Health PSA in a surfer-dude persona and a tribute to the horror radio style of Arch Oboler. Guest appearances include a neurobiology professor from the University of Texas who tracks his life through daily MRI scans and a collection of lobotomized brains. The session concludes with the official ratification of the No Agenda peerage system, naming Sam Luang the first Baron of the Great Lakes.

- [496: Shoot Look Shoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/496-shoot-look-shoot.md) — 2013-03-17
  Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced the deployment of 14 missile interceptors to Alaska and new radar tracking in Japan to counter North Korean nuclear threats. While CNN utilizes high-production 3D graphics to frame the Kim Jong Un regime as a global menace, former Ambassador Donald Gregg reports that North Korean leadership is actually seeking a formal peace treaty to replace the 1953 armistice. The restructuring of the SM-3-2B program appears to be a diplomatic gesture toward Russia rather than a genuine defense against Pyongyang. Senator Kelly Ayotte questioned military officials regarding the lack of an East Coast missile defense system to counter potential Iranian threats, highlighting the shoot-look-shoot capability currently limited to the West Coast. In Europe, the EU and IMF bailout for Cyprus includes a 10% tax on bank savings, a move viewed as a beta test for global wealth taxes that may drive interest in Bitcoin. Domestically, Detroit faces a financial takeover by an emergency manager to satisfy derivative debts owed to Goldman Sachs, while President Obama promotes a $2 billion Energy Security Trust at Argonne National Laboratory. Whistleblower Thomas Drake detailed how the Stellar Wind surveillance program specifically targets journalists to eliminate investigative reporting. Senator Susan Collins revealed that the President was unable to eat during a recent lunch because his official food taster was absent. The segment concludes with a look at UK knife laws and the rise of pre-crime legislation aimed at increasing state control over the citizenry.

- [495: Big Mac & Cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/495-big-mac-cheese.md) — 2013-03-14
  Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio ascends to the papacy as Pope Francis amidst resurfacing allegations regarding his conduct during Argentina's military junta. While the Vatican celebrates the first Jesuit Pope, international media outlets like France 24 highlight a 1970s photograph of Bergoglio with dictator Jorge Videla, sparking a global debate over the Catholic Church's historical complicity with fascist regimes. The transition is marked by both ancient omens, such as a seagull perched on the Sistine Chapel chimney, and modern speculation that the new Pope’s focus on the poor may lead to the liquidation of Vatican treasures. In Washington, Senator Rand Paul’s thirteen-hour filibuster over domestic drone strikes serves as a media smokescreen for the quiet passage of a $982 billion continuing resolution that secures funding for the Affordable Care Act. Simultaneously, the Pentagon and CNN’s Barbara Starr amplify warnings of a 'cyber Pearl Harbor' to justify increased ISP liability protections and government surveillance. Other domestic developments include the introduction of HR 748, a universal national service act that would mandate two years of military or civilian labor for all U.S. residents aged 18 to 25, effectively reviving the draft under a new guise. Cultural oddities and media gaffes round out the report, featuring a cardinal repeatedly calling Wolf Blitzer 'Wilf' and the revelation that musician Jeff Skunk Baxter recruits Hollywood actors like Dan Aykroyd for Department of Homeland Security projects. A bizarre culinary trend involving maple syrup macaroni and cheese emerges from Canada, while a New York City transit janitor provides a grim update on the rising frequency of public defecation in the subway system. The program also honors its first 'pre-born knight' in a ceremony for the unborn child of a dedicated global producer.

- [494: Aid & Comfort](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/494-aid-comfort.md) — 2013-03-10
  Senator John McCain and actress Jane Fonda take center stage as the legal definition of treason becomes a focal point for executive power. During a debate on drone policy, McCain invoked the constitutional language of providing aid and comfort to enemies, sparking a broader analysis of how the government might target American citizens. The discussion links these legal loopholes to the ease of killing expressed by media figures like Chris Matthews and Ron Reagan Jr. President Barack Obama faces scrutiny over middle class economic claims and a new executive order facilitating massive arms sales to Iraq and Australia. Meanwhile, the South by Southwest festival in Austin reveals the commercialization of tech, featuring a hungover Kara Swisher and the marketing hype of Elon Musk. In the courts, the Gilberto Valli cannibal cop trial raises questions about pre-crime, while reports from Tehran describe eleven-pound mutant super rats requiring sniper intervention. The rise of Bitcoin also draws fire, with John C. Dvorak labeling the cryptocurrency the Beanie Babies of currency while Adam Curry posits it may be a psychological trick to build encryption-cracking rainbow tables. Adam Curry recounts a bizarre birthday morning in an Austin mansion and a heartwarming cash delivery from mailman Armand Guerra. The program features a formal knighting ceremony for Robert Frapples and Joseph Ransom, set to the traditional sounds of Hookers and Blow. John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry conclude with a debate over the hard G in GIF and the collapse of social order in New York City.

- [493: Snowquestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/493-snowquestration.md) — 2013-03-07
  Senator Rand Paul launched a 13-hour filibuster to block the nomination of John Brennan as CIA Director, demanding Attorney General Eric Holder clarify the constitutionality of domestic drone strikes. The protest centered on whether the executive branch possesses the authority to target American citizens on U.S. soil with lethal force. While the Senate business was delayed during a Washington D.C. snow day, the physical performance was scrutinized as a potential launchpad for a 2016 presidential run. Mainstream media coverage from CNN and Erin Burnett focused on the Senator's lack of bathroom breaks rather than the legal implications of the Posse Comitatus Act or the 2012 NDAA. Simultaneously, Senator Ted Cruz interrogated Eric Holder regarding the Fast and Furious gun-running program and the White House's use of executive privilege. Beyond the Capitol, an Alitalia pilot reported a quadcopter drone sighting near JFK Airport, while the TSA announced a controversial policy shift allowing small folding knives and golf clubs back onto commercial flights. The Southern Poverty Law Center also issued a warning to the Department of Justice regarding an 813% increase in Patriot groups, a move critics argue marginalizes legitimate constitutional dissent. In a candid segment on show sustainability, the hosts analyzed a 50% decline in individual donors, questioning the long-term viability of the Value for Value model. A host offered to sell 143 Bitcoins for $50 each to prove the market's lack of liquidity as the digital currency surged past $48. The episode concludes with a tense debate over whether to move the program to a private, subscriber-only feed to eliminate audience members who do not contribute.

- [492: Pet Food Stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps.md) — 2013-03-03
  A new TSA whistleblower policy suggests the Department of Homeland Security is moving toward interstate IED screening on public roadways under the guise of protecting legitimate commerce. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the 10th anniversary of the DHS alongside a presidential proclamation for National Consumer Protection Week, which they argue uses condescending rhetoric to mask the government's role in the 2008 financial crisis. The session highlights the militarization of domestic agencies and the push for a cabinet-level Secretary of Peacebuilding under HR 808. Representative Maxine Waters faces scrutiny for claiming sequestration would cost 170 million jobs, a figure exceeding the entire American workforce. Despite dire warnings from President Barack Obama regarding military budget cuts, defense stocks for Raytheon and Boeing have reached new highs. The global landscape remains volatile as anti-austerity protests erupt in Lisbon while Secretary of State John Kerry pledges 60 million dollars to the Syrian Opposition Coalition. Meanwhile, the market value of Bitcoin has surpassed 33 dollars, prompting the show to officially adopt a cryptocurrency donation model to maintain independence from traditional banking gatekeepers. John C. Dvorak offers a satirical culinary guide to masking the scent of cheap cat food with marjoram for those on the new Pet Food Stamps program. The hosts mock the media's obsession with President Obama's Star Trek gaffe and Dennis Rodman’s diplomatic mission to North Korea with Vice Magazine. Executive Producer Mark Wilson is knighted for his support as the show explores the history of CIA media infiltration via Operation Mockingbird and the suspicious reporting surrounding Al-Qaeda commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar.

- [491: Pope and Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change.md) — 2013-02-28
  Pope Benedict XVI faces explosive allegations as reports from La Repubblica and Panorama suggest his resignation follows a dossier detailing a blackmail network of gay priests within the Vatican. While the Holy See officially cites the Pope's fatigue, the emergence of the Alex Gibney documentary Mea Maxima Culpa further complicates the transition by alleging Joseph Ratzinger led a systematic strategy to silence victims of clerical abuse through confidentiality orders and multi-million dollar settlements. In the United Kingdom, barrister Michael Shrimpton levels shocking claims against former Prime Minister Edward Heath, alleging his involvement in a pedophilia ring that utilized the yacht Morning Cloud for illicit activities. Shrimpton further asserts that German intelligence operations have infiltrated British agencies to blackmail politicians into supporting European Union integration. Meanwhile, the Obama administration has quietly expanded the definition of Improvised Explosive Devices to include domestic threats, a move coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center bombing and the launch of the Tripwire intelligence-sharing database. Cultural shifts take center stage as Michelle Obama presents the Best Picture Oscar to Argo, a production featuring credits for Huma Abedin and ties to the State Department. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the visual effects revolt at Rhythm & Hues and the curious timing of White House-centric disaster films. The duo also explores the business potential of Manuals on Tape and the tactical use of military name tags for social engineering in foreign airports.

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