# Episodes of The No Agenda Show

Episodes 1421–1440 of 1909, newest first. The complete list on one page is https://search.noagendashow.net/archive.md.

- [490: Add Bacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/490-add-bacon.md) — 2013-02-24
  German folk singer Heino faces intense public backlash after using historical Nazi descriptors to promote his new comeback album. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the controversy surrounding Heino's use of phrases linked to a 1935 Adolf Hitler speech, while simultaneously tracking the expansion of U.S. drone operations in Niger. The deployment of 100 military personnel to establish a base in Africa signals a significant shift in the global war on terror. Senator Lindsey Graham publicly disclosed that U.S. drone strikes have killed approximately 4,700 people, a figure that prompted a sharp rebuttal from CNN anchor Erin Burnett. Meanwhile, Representative Charles Rangel introduced House Resolution 748 to mandate national service for all citizens aged 18 to 25, including the registration of women for the draft. In the Vatican, reports of a secret dossier detailing a gay lobby and financial scandals continue to swirl following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Technical documents recovered in Mali reveal that Al-Qaeda militants are using Russian jamming equipment and SkyGrabber devices to intercept unencrypted drone video feeds, contradicting mainstream media claims of low-tech evasion tactics. Sir Sizzalot of Toronto receives a formal No Agenda knighthood as the show prepares for its 500th episode milestone on Easter Sunday. John C. Dvorak recounts his frustrations with a wedged package at the post office while Adam Curry pitches a premium mac and cheese food truck venture for the coming economic depression. The duo also explores the curious prevalence of the number 33 in the recent Daytona International Speedway wreck.

- [489: Eat a Baseball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/489-eat-a-baseball.md) — 2013-02-21
  Adam Curry broadcasts from the new Travis Heights Hideout in Austin while John C. Dvorak joins from Silicon Valley to dissect the media frenzy surrounding the Sandy Hook investigation. Reports from the FBI lab in Quantico suggest Adam Lanza was obsessed with Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik, leading to a surge in news narratives targeting the video game industry. The hosts analyze how outlets like CNN and the Hartford Courant are framing the tragedy through the lens of gamification and tactical reloading mechanics. Vice President Joe Biden advocates for double-barrel shotguns over AR-15s during a Parents Magazine town hall, while Washington State legislators propose annual police inspections of semi-automatic rifle owners. In the intelligence sector, the Defense Intelligence Agency expands its Asymmetric Warfare Group by 5,000 operatives to compete with the CIA in global conflict zones. Meanwhile, the Mandiant APT1 report claims to have traced Chinese state-sponsored hacking to a specific building in Shanghai, though the evidence relies heavily on Google Earth imagery and common script kiddie tools. Reverend James Manning delivers a scathing critique of Pope Benedict XVI for resigning via email amidst Vatican Bank scandals and health concerns. Nigel Farage warns the European Union about the economic impact of Bulgarian and Romanian immigration as the value of Bitcoin climbs toward forty dollars. The show concludes with a look at the controversial No Hesitation shooting targets used by law enforcement to train officers for encounters with non-traditional threats.

- [488: Sponsor Influence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/488-sponsor-influence.md) — 2013-02-17
  President Barack Obama defends the legality of domestic drone strikes during a Google Fireside Hangout, sparking intense scrutiny over the administration's refusal to rule out lethal force against American citizens on domestic soil. This expansion of executive power coincides with military budget hearings where the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Marine Corps leadership warn of catastrophic readiness failures due to the sequester. These warnings are deconstructed as strategic fear-mongering designed to protect a bloated Pentagon budget that remains the largest employer in the United States. General James Amos and other military officials testify to a new National Defense Strategy that identifies sovereign behavior as a threat to the global economic order, effectively creating a drone clause for international non-compliance. Beyond the beltway, private asteroid mining interests involving Larry Page and Eric Schmidt are linked to recent meteorite events in Russia and Cuba, suggesting that commercial tractor beam research may be inadvertently redirecting space debris. Meanwhile, the Christopher Dorner investigation faces fresh skepticism as unburned tactical gear is recovered from an incinerated cabin, and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper establishes a controversial Office of Religious Freedom. Historical parallels emerge through a 1959 interview with Rod Serling, who details how television sponsors forced the removal of gas chamber references from scripts to protect appliance sales. This legacy of self-censorship persists in modern tech journalism, where writers admit to burying Apple iOS 6 failures to maintain corporate access. The program concludes with Gore Vidal’s final assessment of the national security state and Cornel West’s sharp critique of the current administration's drone policy.

- [487: Red Bag of Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/487-red-bag-of-poop.md) — 2013-02-15
  The LAPD manhunt for Christopher Dorner ends in a suspicious cabin fire at Big Bear Lake, raising questions about the repeated discovery of the suspect's wallet and the official narrative provided by law enforcement. Adam Curry details his own confrontation with TSA agents at LAX after opting out of a body scanner, highlighting a growing friction between travelers and airport security protocols. These events underscore a week of heavy-handed institutional maneuvers ranging from domestic policing to federal travel mandates. President Barack Obama issued Executive Order 13636 during the 2013 State of the Union, a move that critics argue will erode online anonymity through the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace. While the Pentagon introduces the Distinguished Warfare Medal for drone pilots, the UK remains embroiled in a horse meat scandal that serves as a convenient distraction from the Justice and Security Bill. In the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI announced a historic resignation amid rumors of money laundering at the IOR bank, while in Italy, populist Beppe Grillo threatens the European establishment by campaigning on debt renegotiation. Adam Curry shares the grim reality of the Carnival Triumph cruise ship power outage, confirming the use of red emergency bags for human waste via first-hand text messages. The show acknowledges executive producer Stephen Baron von Pelsmacher and explores the Hacienda Xixim estate in the Yucatan. Between critiques of Taylor Swift at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards and Dr. Ben Carson’s challenge to the President at the National Prayer Breakfast, the value-for-value model remains the only alternative to embedded advertising.

- [486: Bondpocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/486-bondpocalypse.md) — 2013-02-10
  The manhunt for former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner exposes deep-seated institutional corruption as Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Police Chief Charlie Beck announce a reopening of Dorner's termination case. While the 16-page manifesto alleges systemic racism, skepticism remains regarding specific pro-gun-control passages that appear out of character for the fugitive. The search continues as the public debates whether Dorner is hiding in the mountains or in plain sight within the city. In the financial sector, UBS is reclassifying conservative bond clients as aggressive investors to shield the bank from liability during a predicted Bondpocalypse. Meanwhile, Special Inspector General Christie Romero reports that over 120 individuals have been criminally charged under SIGTARP, debunking the media meme that no bankers have faced prosecution since the 2008 crisis. In Washington, journalist Chris Hedges challenges Section 1021 of the NDAA in court, warning that the law allows for the indefinite detention of American citizens and journalists who interview groups on the State Department's terrorism list. Additional scrutiny falls on the Benghazi investigation as General Martin Dempsey and Hillary Clinton face questions regarding the lack of military support during the seven-hour assault on the CIA annex. This episode features a knighting ceremony for Dame Heidi of Bulgaria and a look at the Third International Hollywoodism Conference in Tehran attended by William Rodriguez. The hosts also explore the social etiquette of urinating in the shower and the bizarre discovery that TSA agents at Bay Area airports will accept a Costco card as a valid form of identification. Producers David Foley and Thomas Pouillard provide the value for value support to keep the stream running.

- [485: Goys with Guns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/485-goys-with-guns.md) — 2013-02-07
  Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice face intense scrutiny following the leak of a white paper justifying lethal drone strikes against American citizens. The document establishes a legal framework for the extrajudicial killing of individuals deemed imminent threats by high-level officials like Valerie Jarrett or Janet Napolitano, bypassing traditional due process. This expansion of executive power, branded here as the George W. Obama era, continues the aggressive war-making precedents established after September 2001. Secondary developments include a $5 billion lawsuit against Standard & Poor’s for subprime mortgage ratings and the $1.9 billion HSBC settlement involving Mexican drug cartel money laundering. In the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron issued an apology for systemic neglect within the National Health Service, while Nigel Farage warned the European Parliament of a looming French bankruptcy. Domestically, the TSA is mocked via a Viper Team parody as California legislators propose mandatory liability insurance for firearm owners. Meanwhile, ShadowStats data suggests real U.S. inflation has reached 10 percent, diverging sharply from official government reports since 1984. Technical glitches briefly removed the program from the iTunes directory, highlighting the necessity of independent RSS feeds over platforms like Mevio. The Super Bowl XLVII power outage sparked theories of scripted sports entertainment, while local Austin sentiment remains cold toward Lance Armstrong following his Oprah Winfrey confession. Sir Bill and Sir Lynn are inducted into the No Agenda Roundtable as the quest for the 500th episode begins.

- [484: Crazed Guzman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman.md) — 2013-02-03
  President Barack Obama faces scrutiny over a staged White House photograph depicting him skeet shooting at Camp David, an image critics claim is a clumsy attempt to court gun owners. The technical inconsistencies in the photo, including improper gun mounting and unusual smoke patterns, coincide with a rare joint interview on 60 Minutes where Obama appeared to signal a 2016 endorsement for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. This media blitz arrives as the administration pushes new executive proclamations and globalist architecture metaphors to redefine the international rules-based order. Chuck Hagel struggled through a disjointed Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing, failing to provide coherent answers on Iran containment or military policy. Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced a massive cyber force expansion from 500 to 4,000 personnel, even as Twitter reported a major security breach affecting 250,000 users due to Ruby on Rails vulnerabilities. In domestic news, the IRS released proposed regulations for the Affordable Care Act's Shared Responsibility Payment, revealing that families could face annual penalties of up to $20,000 for lacking health coverage by 2016. Boeing also faces a crisis as engineers blame the 787 Dreamliner grounding on cheap, outsourced plastic parts. Mike Huckabee provided a moment of levity with a verbal slip, referring to a potential attacker as a crazed guzman while mocking TSA self-defense videos. In Austin, the historic Moonlight Towers remain a focal point of local lore linked to the Servant Girl Annihilator, while the Congress Avenue Bridge bats continue to provide natural pest control for the Travis Heights neighborhood. The episode also features a satirical remix of Amtrak security announcements titled You Will Obey.

- [483: Culture Creationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/483-culture-creationism.md) — 2013-01-31
  Residents in Houston and Miami reported unannounced military training exercises involving low-flying helicopters and gunfire in residential neighborhoods. The U.S. Army and local police utilized the former Carnegie Vanguard High School for drills using blank rounds and armed men in fatigues, causing widespread confusion among local emergency services. This surge in domestic military activity coincides with reports of expanded multi-agency coordination and unnotified urban warfare simulations. Former CIA officials Michael Hayden and Jose Rodriguez defended the enhanced interrogation program on C-SPAN, claiming high-value detainee Abu Zubaydah suggested waterboarding as a religious loophole for cooperation. Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced a 4,000-person expansion of Cyber Command following alleged Chinese hacks of the New York Times. In the Netherlands, Queen Beatrix announced her abdication in favor of Prince Willem-Alexander, while President Obama pledged $155 million in Syrian aid and pushed for a national employment verification database during a Las Vegas summit. Additional reports examine the French military intervention in Mali and the use of IGF-1 deer antler spray in professional sports. Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln is scrutinized as a work of culture creationism designed to provide historical cover for modern executive overreach. The hosts acknowledge a massive $575 donation from a Valued Cardholder and grant a Damehood to Lizzie, one of the youngest members of the No Agenda Roundtable. The segment concludes with a critique of Georgetown Law professor Louis Michael Seidman and his public calls for constitutional disobedience.

- [482: Media Harmonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/482-media-harmonization.md) — 2013-01-27
  The National Security Agency and Department of Defense operate a clandestine wing known as the Central Security Service (CSS) tasked with black-bag operations and facility penetration. While the agency maintains a low public profile on official government websites, whistleblowers suggest its reach extends to unmanned aerial vehicle operations and domestic surveillance. Simultaneously, new reports indicate that Algeria may serve as a primary nuclear arsenal for China, a claim that echoes 1991 warnings from then-Senator Joe Biden regarding weapon proliferation in North Africa. French military intervention in Mali reveals a strategic push to secure natural resources and counter Chinese influence in former colonies. Belgian Member of Parliament Laurent Louis recently denounced these actions as neo-imperialist, while Mokhtar Belmokhtar, a militant with alleged CIA ties, remains central to the regional instability following the Amadou Sanogo-led coup. In Europe, the EU High Level Group on Media Freedom, featuring futurist Ben Hammersley, has proposed a harmonization of journalism that includes state-funded media councils and the potential removal of journalistic status for those who deviate from approved codes of conduct. Medical industry whistleblower accounts describe the ThinPrep imaging system as a tool for generating false positives to drive revenue through invasive LEAP procedures. The DSM-5 continues to expand diagnostic labels like Parental Alienation Disorder to broaden pharmaceutical markets, while a new alcoholism vaccine appears to be a legal maneuver to secure manufacturer immunity. From the SEC nomination of Wall Street defender Mary Jo White to the demographic shifts and gang violence in Compton, the landscape of American institutional trust continues to fracture.

- [481: Intelligence Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product.md) — 2013-01-24
  Barack Obama sparked controversy during a C-SPAN address by referencing a tyrannical assault on liberty before uttering a verbal slip that critics suggest revealed unintended honesty. The President further fueled scrutiny during his second inauguration by misstating the name of the country as the United State of America while being sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. These gaffes occurred alongside a media-saturated event featuring a lip-syncing scandal involving Beyonce and a high-end inaugural lunch of bison and lobster. Hillary Clinton faced intense questioning from Senator Rand Paul regarding weapons transfers from Benghazi to Turkey during a highly orchestrated Senate hearing. While ABC News anchors Diane Sawyer and Martha Raddatz offered glowing coverage, critics pointed to Clinton's strategic deflection toward the CIA and her physical motor skill irregularities as signs of deeper issues. The testimony coincided with the expansion of AFRICOM under Admiral William McRaven and escalating drone operations in Yemen and Pakistan, which Cornel West characterized as war crimes. Meanwhile, the Dutch Central Bank announced massive pension cuts for citizens while facilitating tax avoidance for corporations like Apple and Google through the Dutch Sandwich scheme. Pat Robertson ignited a media firestorm on the 700 Club with disparaging remarks about the appearance of women, while Prince Harry confirmed killing Taliban fighters during his Apache helicopter deployment in Afghanistan. Seth MacFarlane displayed unusual physical tics during a Family Guy table read, and Dwight Yoakam shared a cautionary tale about flu shot side effects on the Dr. Oz show. The episode concludes with a look at the Merck Index and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super gonorrhea.

- [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md) — 2013-01-20
  Barack Obama prepares for his second inauguration in the White House Blue Room, marking a historic double swearing-in ceremony that ties the record of Franklin D. Roosevelt. While the President navigates French Empire aesthetics and official protocols, the administration is simultaneously issuing executive memoranda to expand the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This NICS expansion integrates records from the Department of Defense and Social Security Administration, effectively creating a permanent digital dossier on citizens under the guise of mental health safety. France has launched a military intervention in Mali to combat Islamic militants, though the move appears driven by energy security and the protection of uranium deposits vital for French nuclear plants. The conflict features the rise of Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the one-eyed Al-Qaeda mastermind known as Mr. Marlboro, whose cinematic branding masks a history of cigarette smuggling and alleged Western intelligence ties. Domestically, the TSA is removing RapiScan backscatter X-ray machines from airports after failing to mask naked images, while VIPER teams in tactical gear begin patrolling Amtrak stations in Emeryville, California. Adam Carolla faces a patent infringement lawsuit from Personal Audio over episodic content distribution, a move many label as patent trolling. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton’s appearance in thick corrective lenses ahead of her Benghazi testimony sparks speculation about her health and the strategic timing of her public statements. The program also explores the lead-crime hypothesis, the mechanics of H&K upper receivers, and the curious case of a Bulgarian assassination attempt where the weapon failed at point-blank range.

- [479: Belieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/479-belieber.md) — 2013-01-17
  President Obama’s 23 executive actions on gun control face scrutiny as the administration directs the Centers for Disease Control to research media and video game influence on violence. While the White House frames these measures as presidential memoranda, the erosion of doctor-patient privilege looms as healthcare providers are encouraged to report credible threats to law enforcement. The administration simultaneously raised the signature threshold for official petitions from 25,000 to 100,000, effectively distancing the executive branch from public grievances during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. International tensions rise as Germany’s Central Bank announces the repatriation of $36 billion in gold bullion from New York and Paris vaults, sparking rumors of tungsten substitution. In North Africa, the French military intervention in Mali reveals deep ties to Total Oil and gas interests on the Algerian border, while Iranian-marked ammunition surfaces among regional rebels. Domestic corruption allegations surface regarding the Department of Homeland Security, which reportedly ordered ICE to delay the arrest of a sex offender interning for Senator Robert Menendez until after the 2012 election. Meanwhile, the technical community mourns Aaron Swartz as errors in NPR’s reporting of the Stop Online Piracy Act highlight a lack of journalistic rigor. Technical anomalies define the week as the Department of Homeland Security issues a rare public warning to disable Java, citing zero-day threats and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison’s intelligence ties. The sports world reels from the Manti Te’o hoax, a failure of fact-checking at ESPN exposed by Deadspin. Dame Sydney Nussbaum joins the No Agenda Roundtable, securing the traditional perks of Chardonnay and mutton, while the program explores the tragic history of Rosemary Kennedy’s lobotomy as detailed in the David Nasaw biography Patriarch.

- [478: Cranks and Firebrands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/478-cranks-and-firebrands.md) — 2013-01-13
  The Obama administration faces scrutiny as former Guantanamo Bay chief prosecutor Morris Davis alleges CIA civilian contractors lack combatant immunity, potentially making drone strikes legally equivalent to murder. This legal challenge coincides with Vice President Joe Biden using graphic psychological programming to push gun control legislation following the Sandy Hook tragedy. Meanwhile, President Obama underwent an unusual fitness evaluation at the Pentagon while American workers grapple with a two-percent payroll tax increase. Media narratives shift toward biological warfare as the CDC declares a flu epidemic in 41 states, prompting CNN to feature Contagion advisor Dr. Ian Lipkin. In Florida, Florida Atlantic University President Mary Jane Saunders distanced the school from Professor Jay Tracy after he questioned the Sandy Hook official narrative, leading to claims of media-driven academic bullying. International tensions rise as France begins bombing Mali and Israeli citizens rush to collect state-funded gas masks amid regional war fears. In the United Kingdom, a Scotland Yard report titled Giving Victims a Voice details 214 criminal offenses committed by the late papal knight Jimmy Savile, exposing a protected elite pedophile ring. Travelers navigating Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport describe the indignity of TSA slave scanners and aggressive Customs and Border Protection shift changes. Adam Curry recounts a harrowing van slide near Lake Travis involving an Ethiopian driver named Helul during an Austin rainstorm. John C. Dvorak investigates the mysterious Sir Gene Naftaliyev, a fixer who surfaced in Amsterdam bearing custom FBI Dallas merchandise and pink hoodies.

- [477: Brolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/477-brolf.md) — 2013-01-10
  Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the media theater surrounding Alex Jones's appearance on Piers Morgan Tonight, characterizing the segment as a scripted effort to marginalize Second Amendment advocates. As Curry prepares to end his exile in Amsterdam, the duo examines the $18 billion spent on U.S. immigration enforcement and the suspicious timing of John Brennan’s nomination to lead the CIA. The discussion highlights the disconnect between government spending and the reality of international travel, including a massive billing dispute with AT&T involving international roaming charges. Secondary stories include the return of the H1N1 Mexican Flu and Dr. Anthony Fauci’s appearance on CNN, where he seemingly addressed Wolf Blitzer as "bro." The hosts deconstruct the World Economic Forum Global Risks 2013 report, which lists rogue geoengineering and extraterrestrial life as potential game changers. Legal expert Alan Dershowitz is noted for his rhetoric labeling gun rights supporters as pathological exhibits, while Vice President Joe Biden prepares executive actions on ammunition. Additional coverage includes the marketing of Pseudo-Bulbar Affect by Avenir Pharmaceuticals and the introduction of digital tracking wristbands at Disney World. Distinctive moments include the arrival of a hand-painted rain stick from Utah and the delivery of an Icom 7200 ham radio via a C-17 military transport. Adam Curry recounts his presentation at the Cusp Conference regarding Steve Jobs, while John C. Dvorak details his collection of 78 RPM records and a Kyocera 620 receiver. The episode concludes with a look at the trillion-dollar coin meme and a satirical review of Predator drone toys on Amazon.

- [476: Middle Class Infanteers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers.md) — 2013-01-06
  Vice President Joe Biden faces scrutiny over his conduct during the swearing-in of the 113th Congress, where video captured him making inappropriate frisking comments to the families of Senators. While NBC News framed the interactions as charming, the footage reveals a stark contrast between the access granted to high-level officials and the hostile security protocols enforced at the U.S. Embassy in Amsterdam under Janet Napolitano. These embassy restrictions recently forced Mickey Curry to abandon a security line for possessing a mobile phone, highlighting a growing bureaucratic divide. In domestic policy, Alameda County has implemented a plastic bag ban that critics claim promotes the use of bacteria-laden reusable canvas bags. Simultaneously, the Pentagon and CIA-funded In-Q-Tel are reportedly exploiting the Twitter firehose as population-centric sensors for predictive defense modeling. In New York, the arrest of Aaron Greene and Morgan Gleadman for possessing a terrorist encyclopedia and HMTD explosives has sparked debate over the criminalization of household chemicals. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department considers a legal loophole to mint a trillion-dollar platinum coin to bypass the looming debt ceiling crisis. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak explore the sociological shift of the middle class into a generation of wage slaves who rely on European start-stop engine technology to meet 2025 fuel standards. The duo mocks the alarmist cyber-security rhetoric of Rafal Rohozinski and the bizarre photoshopping of Nancy Pelosi into a Democratic Women’s Caucus press photo. The episode concludes with a knighting ceremony for VoidZero and a critique of the U.S. Navy’s bath salt public service announcements.

- [475: Tsunami Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb.md) — 2013-01-03
  Declassified documents reveal Project Seal, a joint 1940s operation between the United States and New Zealand to develop a tsunami bomb capable of triggering man-made disasters. This historical revelation surfaces as Al Jazeera completes its $500 million acquisition of Al Gore's Current TV, a move interpreted as a strategic play by the Qatari government to promote liquid natural gas interests within American cable markets. These developments highlight a broader trend of energy infrastructure driving global military and media maneuvers. In Washington, President Obama signed H.R. 8 to avert the fiscal cliff, a bill packed with special interest provisions including tax credits for Segways, Hollywood film productions, and asparagus farmers. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton’s discharge from the Edward Harkness Eye Institute sparks speculation regarding her health, as CBS News faces criticism for its Benghazi retrospective and claims of State Department resignations. Internationally, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner issued an open letter to David Cameron demanding the return of the Falkland Islands, while U.S. drone strikes in Waziristan appear increasingly aligned with the TAPI pipeline route. Baron Stephen Pelsmacher maintains his status as a top patron with a significant contribution as the 2013 Knighting Ceremony inducts a new round of supporters. The program also ridicules the forensic science on the television show Bones, where characters identify cookbooks through fictional typeface databases. From the lack of public toilets in Times Square to the social pressure of the Dutch Postcode Lottery, the hosts capture the absurdity of the New Year transition.

- [474: Mongolian Hat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/474-mongolian-hat.md) — 2012-12-30
  President Obama authorized the deployment of 50 U.S. troops to Chad to facilitate evacuations from the Central African Republic, though evidence suggests the movement secures strategic oil pipelines. Simultaneously, the Senate reauthorized the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for five years with the support of Senator Dianne Feinstein. This expansion of warrantless wiretapping contradicts previous executive promises while reinforcing a domestic surveillance apparatus that now includes National Guard searches on New York City transit. Attorney General Eric Holder recently defended the legal rationale for targeted assassinations of American citizens abroad, categorizing individuals as enemy belligerents without formal declarations of war. In Europe, the transition to EMV smart cards and PIN-based chips represents a liability shift from financial institutions to individual citizens. Meanwhile, the EPA maintains a 9.1 million dollar valuation on American lives as background check delays for firearm purchases in Colorado spike from minutes to seven days. Additional reports indicate the Russian Federation has officially entered the World Trade Organization, opening U.S. markets to specialized Russian manufacturing including high-quality vacuum tubes. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak ring in the New Year with a 180-proof bottle of No Agenda Moonshine and a final 2012 knighting ceremony. An anonymous intelligence community professional provides a limited edition 60th-anniversary NSA challenge coin while warning of the shifting linguistic culture within the agency. The program concludes with a look at the Greek soccer team sponsored by the Villa Erotica brothel.

- [473: Mac and Cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/473-mac-and-cheese.md) — 2012-12-27
  President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on a holiday special with Barbara Walters, where the President claimed he remained awake during the entire Bin Laden raid. This narrative is challenged by reports placing him on the golf course during the operation, while the First Lady’s promotion of macaroni and cheese is interpreted as a signal for the public to prepare for the looming fiscal cliff and economic austerity. In the Netherlands, a marketing firm allegedly staged a leak of the Dutch Queen’s Christmas speech to manufacture viral interest in her pro-Europe agenda. Meanwhile, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) utilized military infrastructure to track Santa Claus, a move critics argue acclimates the public to government-sanctioned misinformation. In the corporate sector, Randy Zuckerberg faced backlash over a leaked kitchen photo that appeared to be a staged advertisement for Facebook’s Poke app, while EPA Chief Lisa Jackson announced her resignation as the administration reshuffles for a second term. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak exchange unconventional Christmas gifts including a Thunder Tube and a kazoo while broadcasting from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley. Curry recounts a narrow escape from Benghazi as an infant on a De Havilland Comet, and the duo issues a challenge to the global listener network to procure an authentic Mongolian hat directly from the desert.

- [472: Conheads in Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/472-conheads-in-mexico.md) — 2012-12-23
  The Senate approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) intended to protect U.S. citizens from indefinite detention, only for Senator Harry Reid to use procedural maneuvers to vitiate the provision during reconciliation. This legislative shift effectively restores the government's ability to detain citizens without trial, coinciding with the nomination of Senator John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Meanwhile, a massive dock from the Fukushima tsunami washed ashore in Oregon, prompting authorities to burn the structure to prevent the spread of invasive species. International tensions and domestic policy shifts dominate the landscape as the United States finalizes a $421 million Aegis weapons system upgrade for Japan. In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, Senator Jay Rockefeller introduced legislation to investigate the impact of violent video games, while NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre proposed placing armed guards in every American school. Financial markets face upheaval as Swiss bank UBS received a $1.5 billion fine for rigging LIBOR interest rates through its Tokyo branch. Additionally, Representative Dennis Kucinich warned that the implementation of Chained CPI will lead to a cat food Christmas for seniors by reducing Social Security benefits. Chief Medical Examiner H. Wayne Carver II held a bizarre press conference regarding the Newtown autopsies, while resident Gene Rosen provided conflicting media accounts of caring for six escaped children. In lighter news, viral videos of a golden eagle snatching a toddler were debunked as CGI hoaxes, and reports of Mexican conehead skulls were dismissed as ancient skull-binding practices. The episode concludes with a formal knighthood ceremony for Steven Jaffe, Greg Wilson, and Maxwell Roberts.

- [471: Spying is Sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/471-spying-is-sharing.md) — 2012-12-20
  Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak challenge the media-driven strategy of tension following the Sandy Hook shooting as the 2012 Mayan apocalypse looms. The hosts analyze footage of Robbie Parker and the subsequent characterization of Adam Lanza, questioning the official narrative while critiquing Piers Morgan and Rachel Maddow for their rhetoric on gun control and 3D-printed firearms. They argue that the Connecticut State Police and federal agencies are leveraging the tragedy to discredit independent internet research through threats of criminal investigation for misinformation. Secondary reports cover the Accountability Review Board findings on the Benghazi attack, leading to the resignation of four State Department officials under Victoria Nuland. The hosts debunk viral rumors linking the LIBOR scandal to the Aurora and Newtown shootings while highlighting Michael Harris’s claims on Iranian Press TV regarding Zionist involvement. Additional coverage includes the sentencing of celebrity hacker Christopher Cheney, the acquittal of a Congolese warlord at the International Criminal Court, and a leaked IPCC report suggesting cosmic rays influence global warming. In the United Kingdom, a High Court ruling forced seven-year-old Neon Roberts into radiotherapy against parental consent, while the UN flagged software-defined radio as a potential terrorist communication tool. Adam Curry recounts his days in pirate radio, admitting to using technical tricks to fake live satellite interviews with stars like Janet Jackson to create media magic. The episode features a festive yet cynical atmosphere with a Gitmo Nation Christmas Carol by Scott McKenzie and a knighting ceremony for Sir Thomas of the Apocalypse. Despite the global panic over the December 21st deadline, the duo maintains their value-for-value model while mocking the rise of the noodle boy generation.

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