# Diamonds on The No Agenda Show Diamonds comes up in 43 chapters across 40 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 43 - **Episodes:** 40 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Charles Taylor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charles-taylor.md), [Naomi Campbell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naomi-campbell.md), [Mia Farrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mia-farrow.md), [De Beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-beers.md), [The Hague](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-hague.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Gen Z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [International Criminal Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-criminal-court.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 43 ### Sir Jeff the Integrator and Diamond Rio MP3 Players - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 3:45:59–3:47:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-jeff-the-integrator-and-diamond-rio-mp3-players.md Jeffrey Sewell shares his history of listening to podcasts on early hardware, including a SanDisk Sansa E100 and an original Diamond Rio MP3 player. He is knighted as Sir Jeff the Integrator. The segment includes a request for an Ayn Rand "Atlas Shrugged" jingle and Jobs Karma. Keywords: jeffrey sewell, diamond rio, mp3 player, sandisk sansa, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### TikTok Rent Breakdown, Global Zeds and Trade Skills - **Episode:** [1811: NA Era](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-26 - **Time:** 2:08:03–2:12:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1811-na-era/chapter/tiktok-rent-breakdown-global-zeds-and-trade-skills.md A viral TikTok video features a woman having a mental breakdown over the realization that rent payments never end. This leads to a broader discussion about "Generation Z" and their outlook on life, including a listener from Alberta, Canada, who is training as an electrician. The segment highlights a preference among younger generations for lab-grown diamonds and the importance of learning trade skills. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [rent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rent.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberta.md), [electrician](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electrician.md), [lab-grown diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md) ### Outro, End of Show Mix - **Episode:** [1710: Bro Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-07 - **Time:** 3:16:43–3:22:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1710-bro-media/chapter/outro-end-of-show-mix.md The episode concludes with a musical mix featuring themes of "House of Lies" and a critique of geoengineering proposals involving diamond dust. The hosts sign off from Texas and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners of the next broadcast on Sunday. The final segments include satirical clips of political figures and climate scientists. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [geoengineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geoengineering.md), diamond dust, house of lies ### Lab-Grown Diamonds, Counterfeit Goods, Global Manufacturing - **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-29 - **Time:** 1:15:44–1:20:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/lab-grown-diamonds-counterfeit-goods-global-manufacturing.md A former diamond industry worker explains that lab-grown diamonds have high markups for jewelers but zero resale value for consumers. The hosts discuss the "fake world" of manufacturing, where brand-name goods and counterfeits often originate from the same factories in China or Germany. They argue that luxury branding is largely a matter of packaging and marketing. Keywords: [lab-grown diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md), [rolex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolex.md), counterfeits, [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), margins, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Botswana Giant Diamond Discovery, Lab-Grown Market - **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-25 - **Time:** 2:31:45–2:35:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/botswana-giant-diamond-discovery-lab-grown-market.md President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana was photographed holding a 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever discovered. The discussion touches on the declining value of natural diamonds as high-quality lab-grown alternatives become more affordable and popular for consumers. Keywords: [botswana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botswana.md), diamond, mokgweetsi masisi, [lab-grown diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md), [de beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-beers.md) ### Russian Diamond Trade, Global Market Control - **Episode:** [1608: Woke Up Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-16 - **Time:** 2:11:20–2:14:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1608-woke-up-dead/chapter/russian-diamond-trade-global-market-control.md A report revealed that Russian diamonds account for 70% of the global jewelry demand, a fact that has stunned Western markets. Major jewelers like Tiffany's and Cartier are attempting to distance themselves from Russian stones, but tracing the origin of individual gems remains a significant technical hurdle. A full Western ban on Russian gems could take over a year to implement and would be extremely costly for the global diamond industry. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamonds.md), tiffany's, [cartier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartier.md), traceability ### Lab-Grown Diamond Marketing, De Beers Industry Shift - **Episode:** [1529: Google Barf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-13 - **Time:** 2:57:38–3:01:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf/chapter/lab-grown-diamond-marketing-de-beers-industry-shift.md The jewelry industry is seeing a surge in demand for lab-grown diamonds, which are marketed as more sustainable and affordable than mined gems. These diamonds are chemically and physically identical to natural ones but cost up to 50% less. Critics compare the trend to "fake meat," questioning the long-term value of synthetic stones despite their increasing acceptance by younger consumers. Keywords: [lab-grown diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-diamonds.md), [de beers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-beers.md), [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md), [engagement rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/engagement-rings.md), synthetic gems ### Russian Sanctions, Luxury Goods, Viktor Vekselberg - **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-11 - **Time:** 1:14:19–1:19:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/russian-sanctions-luxury-goods-viktor-vekselberg.md President Biden announces new sanctions banning imports of Russian seafood, vodka, and diamonds. The hosts mock the focus on these items while ignoring critical commodities like wheat and fertilizer. They also question the accuracy of reports claiming the U.S. is cutting off oligarchs like Viktor Vekselberg from "American-made" luxury watches and vehicles. Keywords: [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [vodka](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vodka.md), [diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamonds.md), viktor vekselberg, [oligarchs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oligarchs.md) ### Death of Dr. Li Wenliang, Diamond Princess Quarantine - **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-03 - **Time:** 28:56–30:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/death-of-dr-li-wenliang-diamond-princess-quarantine.md The death of Dr. Li Wenliang, the Wuhan ophthalmologist who was silenced by police after warning about the virus, sparked outrage and calls for freedom of speech in China. Meanwhile, the first American death was reported in Wuhan. Internationally, 3,700 people were quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship after dozens of passengers tested positive. Keywords: li wenliang, [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [freedom of speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-speech.md), [diamond princess](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamond-princess.md), [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md), [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md) ### Vaccine Development, Cruise Ship Evacuations - **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-03 - **Time:** 34:39–36:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/vaccine-development-cruise-ship-evacuations.md Inovio Pharmaceuticals in San Diego announced progress on a DNA-based vaccine for the coronavirus, aiming for human trials by summer. The US government prepared to evacuate 400 Americans from the Diamond Princess in Japan. Concurrently, an American woman from the Westerdam cruise ship tested positive in Malaysia, and France reported the first virus-related death outside of Asia. Keywords: inovio pharmaceuticals, [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [diamond princess](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamond-princess.md), westerdam, [cambodia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cambodia.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md) ### Diamond Princess Evacuation to Omaha, South Korea Emergency - **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-03 - **Time:** 37:11–40:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/diamond-princess-evacuation-to-omaha-south-korea-emergency.md Evacuees from the Diamond Princess arrived at a special isolation unit in Omaha, Nebraska, and military bases in California and Texas. Despite initial healthy screenings, 14 passengers tested positive during the evacuation process and were isolated on the flights. In South Korea, a health emergency was declared as cases quadrupled, centered around a church in Daegu. Keywords: [omaha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omaha.md), [nebraska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nebraska.md), [diamond princess](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamond-princess.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md) ### Pandora Jewelry, Lab-Grown Diamonds - **Episode:** [1344: Jabs for Jesus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1344-jabs-for-jesus.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-07 - **Time:** 2:42:41–2:45:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1344-jabs-for-jesus/chapter/pandora-jewelry-lab-grown-diamonds.md Pandora jewelry announced it will no longer use mined diamonds, switching exclusively to lab-grown stones due to ethical and environmental concerns. The hosts question the logic of the move, suggesting it is a marketing ploy targeted at "Gen Z" (or "Gems-y") consumers who prioritize sustainability. Keywords: [pandora](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora.md), [diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamonds.md), lab-grown, ethical concerns, [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [blood diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blood-diamonds.md) ### Diamond and Silk, Voter vs. Election Fraud - **Episode:** [1299: King Mitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-01 - **Time:** 1:22:30–1:25:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1299-king-mitch/chapter/diamond-and-silk-voter-vs-election-fraud.md Commentators Diamond and Silk distinguish between "voter fraud" (impersonation, dead people voting) and "election fraud" (systemic manipulation of vote counts). They question why counting stopped in several swing states on election night and cite data from Pennsylvania showing sudden shifts in vote tallies for Trump and Biden. Keywords: [diamond and silk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamond-and-silk.md), [voter fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-fraud.md), [election fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-fraud.md), [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md) ### Diamond District Extortion Threats and FTP Movement - **Episode:** [1249: KBALL One](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-11 - **Time:** 2:39:18–2:41:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one/chapter/diamond-district-extortion-threats-and-ftp-movement.md A leader of the "FTP movement" appeared on live television threatening to lead protesters to New York's Diamond District if Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo did not meet their demands. The individual noted that "gasoline is cheap thanks to Trump," implying a threat of arson against the predominantly Jewish business district. The "FTP" acronym is said to stand for various phrases, including "Feed the People" or "Fired into Property." Keywords: diamond district, [extortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extortion.md), ftp movement, [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md) ### Michael Levitt, Stanford Research and Media Panic - **Episode:** [1229: Orange Tongue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-02 - **Time:** 2:57:13–3:03:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue/chapter/michael-levitt-stanford-research-and-media-panic.md Nobel Prize winner Michael Levitt and other Stanford researchers argue that the media is causing unnecessary panic with "utterly unreliable data." Based on projections from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, they suggest the COVID-19 fatality rate could be as low as 0.05%, lower than the seasonal flu. The hosts warn listeners not to be fooled by "spikes" in cases caused simply by increased testing. Keywords: michael levitt, [stanford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stanford-university.md), [nobel prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-prize.md), [diamond princess](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamond-princess.md), [mortality rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortality-rate.md), [amygdala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amygdala.md) ### Mainstream Media Victim Interviews, Mild Symptom Reports - **Episode:** [1224: CAPS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-15 - **Time:** 46:23–50:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1224-caps/chapter/mainstream-media-victim-interviews-mild-symptom-reports.md A lack of "horror stories" in mainstream media interviews with COVID-19 victims is noted. Patients from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and other locations describe mild symptoms, such as a temporary fever and a dry cough, often feeling healthy despite testing positive. Keywords: [diamond princess](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamond-princess.md), yokohama, [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [symptoms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symptoms.md), [fever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fever.md) ### Coronavirus Evacuations, Diamond Princess and Fatality Statistics - **Episode:** [1218: Eggsistenial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1218-eggsistenial.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-23 - **Time:** 2:19:44–2:26:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1218-eggsistenial/chapter/coronavirus-evacuations-diamond-princess-and-fatality-statistics.md Americans evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan arrived at bases in Nebraska, Texas, and California. Fourteen passengers tested positive for the virus during the evacuation process and were placed in isolation. Statistical analysis of the outbreak suggests the fatality rate is significantly higher for individuals over 80 and those with pre-existing cardiovascular or respiratory conditions. Keywords: [coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md), [diamond princess](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamond-princess.md), [omaha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omaha.md), travis afb, [fatality rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fatality-rate.md) ### WHO Naming of COVID-19 and Global Health Emergency - **Episode:** [1216: Rando](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1216-rando.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-16 - **Time:** 1:08:14–1:11:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1216-rando/chapter/who-naming-of-covid-19-and-global-health-emergency.md The World Health Organization officially named the new coronavirus "COVID-19" to avoid stigmatizing specific places or animals. As the death toll in China surpassed 1,100, the WHO warned of a "grave threat" to the world. Meanwhile, the Diamond Princess cruise ship remains under quarantine off the coast of Japan with hundreds of confirmed cases. 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Zuckerberg defends the use of AI tools to remove terrorism and hate speech, while the hosts express skepticism about the existence of unbiased AI for content moderation. 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