A chaotic night at the White House Correspondents' Dinner sparks false flag claims while OpenAI enters the crosshairs of a criminal investigation into AI-assisted violence.
Speculation regarding a false flag operation surrounds the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Fox News reporter Aisha Hasni was abruptly cut off during a live broadcast while describing security anomalies. President Donald Trump, attending the event for the first time in years, delivered a message of national unity after being forced to evacuate by Secret Service protocol. Law enforcement officials have since identified the suspect as a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, who allegedly posted a detailed manifesto on LinkedIn targeting administration officials.
In the aftermath of the violence, CNN reporter Kaitlin Collins and ABC News correspondent John Karl navigated a tense atmosphere marked by a letter from 200 journalists demanding the White House Correspondents' Association confront the President. Meanwhile, the Southern Poverty Law Center faces intense scrutiny as reports from Alabama link the organization to the collapse of the state's mental health system following the Ricky Wyatt litigation. In the tech sector, Florida Attorney General James Othmeyer opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI after a shooter at Florida State University reportedly used ChatGPT to plan an attack, while Anthropic significantly increased token costs for its Claude AI services.
Adam Curry recounts a personal encounter with Michael Jackson at MJJ Studios, describing the singer as a caring figure rather than the predator depicted in recent biopics. John C. Dvorak provides a health update following his recent surgery, sharing his experience with a new dietitian and the challenges of monitoring phosphorus levels. The broadcast concludes with a recommendation for the Char-Griller Pro Deluxe charcoal grill and a celebration of the Indianapolis No Agenda meetup community.
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CHAPTER 01 / 66Discussion
False Flag Claims, White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Speculation regarding a "false flag" operation surrounds the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Media figures and producers cite the shooter's common last name and security anomalies as evidence. Fox News reporter Aisha Hasni was reportedly cut off during a call-in segment just as she was about to provide eyewitness details from the event.
00:00 A big wasted money building. Adam Curry, John C. DeVorah. This is your award-winning Kidronation Media assassination episode 1863! This is no agenda The full snake! And broadcasting live from the heart of the Texas Hill Country, right here in FEMA Region No. 6 In The Morning everybody I'm Adam Curry and from Refinery Row in Northern California I'm wondering did anything happen over the weekend? I'm John C. Dvorak It's Crackpot & Buzzkill In The Mornin' I texted you on both machines last night on your phone and on your so-called tech system Did you not receive it?
00:45 What? My texts! No. I must have texted you 20 times... What did it say? Emergency pod, emergency pod!!! I missed it sorry. It's time for an emergency- do you have your heater on? No I turned it off as a matter of fact. You hear what the difference is? No no uh I believe ya, I believe ya. No it was like emergency pod man everyone's calling for an emergency pod Oh man we live in such an amazing world Right away right away right away was false flags false flag. Everyone's laughing It's a false flag and so it you have the three name character, which is perfect Perfect and you eat a kicker as one of our producers said this note in that it's the 33rd most popular last name in the United States
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Aisha Hasni, CNN False Flag Coverage
Fox News reporter Aisha Hasni experienced a sudden phone disconnection while describing a serious warning she received from the husband of press secretary Caroline Leavitt. CNN quickly published an article addressing the surge of "false flag" claims following the incident. The disruption occurred during the transition from the national anthem to the dinner program.
01:40 Well there it is, proof. Alex Jones did a car video this morning. Everything warrants me to know how to say that false flag is... I looked in the documents and no its not.. There's too many security personnel Hey! How about it makes no sense? How about it just crazy talk? False flag And you know here's the proof that was a false flag Because Fox News' Aisha Hasni called in, she called in and they cut her off the minute she was about to blow it. I want to just quickly tell you that I was sitting next to Caroline Leavitt, the press secretary's husband He was one of our guests he was seated right next to me
02:28 Right as the dinner was starting, you know the national anthem happened and then he kind of leaned over and said you know I watched on TV a great job. You need to be very safe And he was just very serious when he said that's me He kinda looked around the room and he said there are some... Uh oh! They cut her off John! They cut her off she was about to blow up the false flag Cover it! Cover it! It sounds like we lost Aisha's phone there. And this happens, by the way... Especially when you have so many people attempting to utilize- CNN wrote an article right away. Right away? Oh yeah a lot of false flag calls about this one. That was the teacher of the month in December 2024 In context of this whole White House Correspondents' Dinner This was kind of an amazing moment
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White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump Attendance History
Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as President, breaking a long hiatus following his 2011 humiliation by Barack Obama. The event featured a mentalist instead of a traditional comedian after previous roasts by Jimmy Kimmel. Rumors circulated regarding Grindr's potential sponsorship of the event, though these remain unverified.
03:19 And I have a number of short clips to kind of show that because you have to understand the White House Correspondents Center, I think Trump hasn't attended it like since when Obama made fun of him, I think. Yeah, I think that's true. That was the last one and so there's been you know when he didn't have a comedian Jimmy Kimmel was railing on that oh yes He has such thin skin. You know what? But yeah some mentalist was good What is a mentalist? A Mentalist is a kind of a foe magician who does mind tricks to make you think he can read your mind
04:01 Oh, that could have been funny. That could actually be pretty funny I'm sorry that didn't take place so before... By the way did i understood that this thing was it was this bogus and I was just led astray when they said it was sponsored by Grindr? I haven't heard this but it wouldn't surprise me considering some of the news core So, just the prelude to this. Here's an example because of course the president hates the press and the press hates the president He had already said I'm only going to do my speech, I'm gonna walk away... And here is the view For the first time as President Trump will be in attendance
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Journalist Protest, First Amendment Awards
Over 200 journalists signed a letter demanding that the White House Correspondents' Association confront President Trump over perceived attacks on press freedom. Despite the tension, the event proceeded as an awards ceremony focused on the First Amendment and journalism scholarships. Critics on "The View" argued that Trump should not have been invited, labeling him a threat to the free press.
04:48 As president, he was there one time when I was there. The time that Obama humiliated him and he went bananas. Yeah! He actually didn't go banana's if i recall. He didn't go bananas at all. He just sat there stoic looking ahead and took it yeah So here is a situation A guy who hates the press is at dinner that honors the press Right You can even make this up anymore Over 200 journalists signed a letter demanding Trump gets called out during their dinner They decided, and here's what they're saying. Watch the clips. We're really asking the Correspondents Association to get a spine to stand up there and pledge to fight back against any office holder who would lead any kind of coordinated attack against press freedom on the First Amendment. We have a very fragile egoed president who thinks he is king in the Oval Office sitting behind the Resolute Desk. Now presidents typically are the guests of honor
05:44 But for us to invite this man, this fox into the hen house and for us to sit there and take it. So that was kind of the vibe talking about a fragile ego. Well, depression got the fragile ego exactly so The best part of the whole evening which as I understand it was in honor of the First Amendment There were first amendment signs everywhere And it was about freedom of speech You know people don't realize that What you see clips on television, we've been following this for years. The clips on television are the comedian roasting the president and the president roasting the press but it's an awards ceremony for great journalism they have
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Trump Unity Message, Security Protocol
President Trump delivered a message of national unity following the shooting, urging Americans to resolve differences peacefully. He claimed he fought to stay at the event but was forced to leave by security protocol due to the uncertainty of a lone shooter threat. Trump later held a press conference in his tuxedo to address the record-setting crowd and the evening's violence.
06:31 Scholarships there's all kinds of different things mostly for scholarship is exactly so when the president then did a press conference right away Which was interesting because everyone's in their tuxedo and the purdy dresses they got Exactly the opposite but in light of this evening's events I asked that all Americans recommit with their hearts and resolving our difference peacefully we have to We have to resolve our differences. I will say you had Republicans, Democrats, independents, conservatives, liberals and progressives. Those words are interchangeable perhaps but maybe they're not but yet everybody in that room big crowd record setting crowd there was a record setting group of people
07:18 And there was a tremendous amount of love and coming together. I watched, and I was very very impressed by that." Oh no! A message of unity from the president? We can't have this! It got even worse He didn't even want to cancel the night he wanted to go straight ahead and let's do this event! "...and we're going to reschedule, we're gonna do it again... ...we're not gonna let anybody take over our society, we're not gonna cancel things out..." Because we can't do that. We wanted to stay tonight, I will tell you, I fought like hell to stay but they... it was protocol they said please sir
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Kaitlin Collins, Todd Blanche Apartment Search
CNN's Kaitlin Collins received an award at the dinner despite her contentious relationship with the President. Trump remained cordial toward her during his remarks, noting that law enforcement was already searching the California apartment of the suspect. Attorney Todd Blanche was also mentioned in relation to the ongoing investigation into the shooter's motivations.
07:57 Because they didn't know a lot of there was a lot of action going on and they didn't know could there be probably alone shooter But we'll find out. We'll find out very quickly They have it very well under control so I want to thank everybody very much and Todd Blanche, please So one of the most contentious relationships The president has is with Caitlin Collins of CNN and she was going to receive an award, should be and is about the journalists regardless of who headlines it, regardless of the speech from the president. And I anticipate listen he's apparently it's reported that the President's gonna go give his remarks and then leave so they can all celebrate once you leaves if they want to. The White House Correspondents Association should not accept that If he has going to show up He should sit there while Kaitlyn Collins gets her award See? The ladies in the view don't understand how it works They don't understand the game
09:08 Kaitlin Collins understands the game because when she asked a question, but the president's very cordial towards her. I had political motivations from this. Well you never know now we'll be able to tell you that maybe by tomorrow or the next day he's in custody and they're asking him a lot of questions i guess they're going over Todd and there they were already at his apartment he lives in California. And they'll be, they're over there so they'll be able to tell you thank you Caitlin. Thank You Caitlin very nice not mean or anything you know even the chairman madam chairman madam chairman did a great job Madam Chairman I just want to say you did a fantastic job what a beautiful evening and we're going to reschedule Oh clap clap clap boom golf claps
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Peter Doocy, Presidential Assassination History
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy questioned President Trump on why assassination attempts continue to occur. Trump responded by citing historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Gerald Ford, arguing that "impactful people" who effect major change are the primary targets of such violence. He claimed that those who do not challenge the status quo are rarely targeted.
09:55 Very nice very tough for her to ask a killer question, right? But you have done a fantastic job. Please As you mentioned it all happened so quickly and I wonder especially because Unfortunately, you have experience with these sorts of friends in that moment When we realized there was a threat and service agents were telling us to get down Can you describe what was going through your mind, how you were feeling in that moment? This is an amazing question because if you go to journalism school the first thing they tell you is never want to... Your first question should not be what was going through your mind.
10:36 You know, that's like the lamest question. So the best question of the night goes to Peter Doocy! Respectfully why do you think this keeps happening? Well...you know I've studied assassinations and i must tell you the most impactful people are the people who do the most. Take a look at the people Abraham Lincoln. I mean you go through the people that have gone through this where they got them But the people that do the most, the people that make The biggest impact are the ones they go after They don't go after the ones who don't do much because they like it that way And when you look at the people who have either Whether is an attempt or successful attempt They're very impactful people Just take a look at their names here. Their big names I hate to say I'm honored by that but
11:35 I've done a lot, we've done a lot. We have taken this country and we were laughing stock for years and now with the hottest country anywhere in the world, we've changed this country And there are a lot of people that are not happy about that So i think thats the answer Peter You rightly said Gerald Ford Well almost everyone who has been assassinated or attempted assassination has been impactful Almost everybody And luckily the president leaves the press with a little bit of bait for the morning shows. They've wanted the ballroom for 150 years for lots of different reasons, but today's a little bit different because today we need levels of security that probably nobody has ever seen before. And I tried to get the clip this morning because I saw it but didn't record it. You know MS Now? The black guy with the fro isn't he the president of the White House Correspondents Association or the current president? I actually don't know who is right now.
CHAPTER 08 / 66Discussion
John Karl, Trump Phone Call
ABC News reporter John Karl received a surprise landline call from President Trump at 7:00 a.m. following the shooting. Trump checked on Karl's well-being and reiterated his desire to reschedule the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Karl noted that he had previously worked with Trump on a dinner that was canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12:49 Well, just because you want it in the ballroom doesn't mean we'll do it there. Oh You wanna make a bet? If you wanna make a bet that y'all all be dressed up and your tuxedos and your nightgowns like oh Yeah, we're going into them into the big ballroom Of course you will so yes where you doing you want to do something fancy not you know hotels You know hotel One of those hotel ballroom. Yes, exactly which is on the walls that this slide you know sliding walls So then from the from the early morning sweep of the news just a couple clips here John Carl from ABC Personalizes this John your phone rang early this morning Yeah my phone rang shortly after 7 a.m My landline George actually a number that few people are calling it was President Trump Calling he was
13:39 He said at first he was calling to see if I was okay with what happened last night. Are you okay? And then he reiterated many of the things he said in his press conference last night, emphasizing the unity that he felt in that moment. that he felt at the dinner before the shooting and certainly after with the people who reached out to him. And, he said absolutely and was quite firm about this, that dinner must be rescheduled it must be rescheduled I was a former president of the White House Correspondents Association and had worked with him on a dinner that never actually happened back during COVID. And he was saying, we've got to get this dinner back on it has to happen. So I think this was an interesting turn of vibe regarding the President and the press corps. He turned it into a very positive thing
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Margaret Brennan, Gun Violence Monologue
CBS News anchor Margaret Brennan linked the shooting to the Second Amendment and a broader culture of political hate. She cited US Marshals' reports of 15,000 threats against lawmakers and noted that some cabinet members now live on military bases for protection. Critics argued her monologue conflated general threats with specific gun violence issues.
14:34 Although Margaret Brennan, of course had to be the first one to make the pivot. A night to celebrate the First Amendment abruptly ended by a gunman permitted by this second amendment to own those weapons. Gun violence is not new in America but the threat of violence is now a cost of public life It permeates our politics. Last month, Supreme Court Justice Roberts publicly appealed for personal attacks on judges to stop US Marshals report there were 564 threats last year and nearly 15000 against lawmakers staff and their families according to us Capitol Police multiple cabinet member so threat is got something to do the Second Amendment
15:22 You're trying to bring logic into her monologue? That's a mistake. She's talking about threats, she's not talking about gun violence. No! But she is talking about gun violence at the base of her basic thesis so this is a very poor argument The correct? Yes, it is. Lawmakers staff and their families according to US Capitol Police Multiple Trump cabinet members now live on military bases for their own protection Oh I'd never heard this who lives on a military base for their protection well this needs to be looked into
16:03 No such fortress for the federal and state officials who face growing number of threats in communities across the country. There's a marked increase in harassment and threats of physical violence to journalists in the US from the very public they are working to inform. As the nation wonders how to keep the next gunman out, let's also reflect on how we let this hate in How we stop it from corroding our democracy and grasp onto our civility before we lose it. Hate is a part of democracy, lady! What are you talking about? That's how it works... Oh, he can't hate Well start with yourself Can't hate And then the final one is
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Train Security, Interstate Weapon Transport
Discussions regarding federal security protocols emerged, with suggestions of implementing TSA-style screening for trains. The conversation touched on the legality of transporting firearms across state lines and the lack of checkpoints at state borders, unlike agricultural inspections in California. Law enforcement officials noted the suspect purchased his weapons legally over the past two years.
16:47 about this alleged shooter. Are you thinking at the federal level of changing security protocols in any way to, for example match on trains which you are expected to go through when you fly? Where do have to declare a weapon when- Remember Obama did that. Remember they had TSA at the trains
17:24 I thought they were, I thought they had Obama was bragging about they weren't doing TSM the trains. But then no he was saying that you don't have to take your shoes off but then you did! I don't remember that. Yes, that was the whole joke of it. They had these teams on the platforms after Obama had said over and over about high speed rail you don't have to take your shoes off Yeah, high speed rail So now they're trying to bring that back Oh yeah trains dangerous You do have to declare a weapon when you cross state lines How did he travel by train without any challenge and arrive here in the nation's capital?
18:03 You've gone from state to state, haven't you? Yes. In the car... Where would you declare this weapon? Well Margaret... Do they have a spot there in the... I mean they do actually going into California and do have to declare vegetables that you bring across the state line but would just say hey what'd ya got with ya? Ya gotta palm tree and 30-06 What?! Yeah No, of course not. I mean... Maybe you stop at those truck weighing stations? I'm always curious about that. Get out of here! Your car! Any challenge and arrive here in the nation's capital
18:44 Look, this isn't about in my mind changing the law or making the laws more restrictive around Possession of firearms it appears he purchased these firearms the past couple years We don't know how those firearms ended up in his possession in DC. We can we can make some assumptions based upon what I just said about how he got to DC But I don't think the narrative here is about changing laws or making our laws more restrictive. This is about law enforcement who are doing their jobs and a suspect who tried to do something and failed miserably." Yeah, alright... And there's your emergency pod everybody!
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LinkedIn Manifesto, Shooter Identity
The shooter, identified as a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, posted a manifesto on LinkedIn detailing his intent to target Trump administration officials. CCTV footage showed the suspect charging a security checkpoint with a shotgun, handgun, and knives. While reports claimed a Secret Service officer was shot, some observers questioned if the injury resulted from crossfire.
19:22 Failed miserably I have the guys there was a manifesto that that appeared on LinkedIn on LinkedIn This is the new manifesto posting spot. Well, it seemed to be where somebody posted it and He goes on about using buckshot and having different targets And who's not oh yeah know his brother? I think he said well, I think I have it here his Yeah, here we go CBS. Multiple sources tell CBS News that the gunman told law enforcement he was targeting Trump administration officials. Sources now say that Allen's brother had also alerted local police of alleged alarming writings that he shared with the family prior to the incident
20:10 Yeah, I think that's what this message is. CCTV video reveals the moment the 31-year old suspect sprinted past a security checkpoint charging toward the ballroom where President Trump cabinet officials and roughly 2500 guests were assembled It is clear based upon what we know so far that this individual was intent on doing as much harm and as much damage Did you see Judge Jeanine in her nightie? She was wearing a very sheer dress. I noticed, yeah. Almost inappropriate. I did see her but it was long shot. Almost age-inappropriate. A teacher from Southern California opened fire at a uniformed division officer of the US Secret Service
20:52 before agents tackled him to the ground, handcuffing him. He was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives as he ran through that checkpoint members of law enforcement from the United States Secret Service intercepted that individual I'm still skeptical about the secret service agent being shot I'm thinking that was crossfire or someone else accidentally shot him. I don't know if this guy even got a shot off... I saw that video, it looked like he shot him to me and he says in his note that he expects the Secret Service guys- He doesn't want to kill them but yet he expects them to be wearing bulletproof armor so then he shot right in the armor Oh okay So you saw that on the video?
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Security Camera Quality, Hilton Hotel
A critique of the low-quality security footage from the Hilton Hotel highlights the disparity between commercial security systems and cheap consumer technology. Despite the availability of 48-megapixel phone cameras and inexpensive HD webcams, official evidence often remains grainy and low-frame-rate. The host compares the hotel's "stationary bullcrap" to his own home system that tracks delivery drivers in high definition.
21:34 Yeah, I look pretty clear. I mean it could be wrong But it was uh he was so fast cuz the guys running like a son of a bitch He starts running and the guy comes you know tries this moves toward him And he shoots him can we in this day and age of 48 megapixel phones? Can we tell me about it? We possibly get better video? I mean 120 by 120 is not good enough that was like see you see me video ho call back oh Seriously, it's ridiculous. It doesn't have to be black and white and 10 frames a second because of disk space anymore? Come on! That is an absolute yes They have cameras on phones that are little bitty things that have better imagery than that I mean...I've got three cameras here at the house At my wife's insistence
22:30 And it's great, you know. Of course you never catch anything... Oh there is the UPS guy! You get an alert and go oh look I can see the UPS guy It follows him, it tracks him None of this stationary bullcrap So how can I have a better system at home than the system in The Hilton Hotel that is meant to provide evidence for calamity? Yeah It's not as though these cameras are expensive. It just doesn't make any sense to me I mean in the olden days yeah maybe you had to pay a couple hundred bucks for a little camera for security system now they're like, you know The Logitech webcam has got HD and it's like 40 bucks. Give me a break
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Jamie Raskin, Shooter's Motives
Representative Jamie Raskin dismissed claims that political rhetoric fueled the shooting, despite the suspect's manifesto using specific derogatory terms like "pedophile" and "traitor." The shooter's notes specifically mentioned targeting administration officials but excluded Kash Patel for unknown reasons. The suspect expressed a belief that attendees of the dinner were complicit in the President's alleged crimes.
23:24 I'm gonna read from the note here that this guy said because they had Jamie Raskin on one of the shows this morning and it was Dana Bash says to him, so don't you think the rhetoric maybe has a little bit to do with this? And Raskin goes what what do you mean? And then he says well people have been saying you know they say all stuff. He says oh i don't know i like Trump he's a good guy! No Raskin said that?! Basically... Oh that's hilarious So this guy writes this because he's going on and that's hello everybody is the way it starts off. This is the part they got me, He says I am no longer willing to permit a pedophile rapist and traitor
24:06 to coat my hands with his crimes. Wait, who said this? The guy that the shooter Oh, this is in his note. In his note oh! Wow So he's triggered by you know it was the propaganda you have out there and he's in California lives in Torrance You know as loaded with this sort of thing yeah At the end of the note he says, I would still go through... He talks about expecting to be shot. What does it mean? What does it mean coat my hands? I don't know what coat his hands means either Can we ask the book of knowledge? Let me ask the book of knowledge Book of Knowledge, what does coat my hands mean as a phrase? Don't let me down Book of Knowledge
24:53 Let's just quote my hands forget about it according to the book of knowledge quote my hand refers to the jet quote My hands all right good job book of knowledge back in your back in your hovel. Sorry so continue Well anyway at the very end he says I was still going I would still go through most everyone here to get to the targets if I were absolutely, if it was absolutely necessary on the basis that most people chose to attend a speech by a pedophile rapist and traitor. There you go with same three words in the same order and are there completely...and are thus complicit but I really hope it doesn't come to that
25:42 Well, that's one more thing. I'll just mention from this note he says Administration did I find this peculiar? He said he doesn't who the targets are he says administration officials not Including mr.. Patel they are targets Prioritized from the highest ranking to the lowest well That's interesting not what does that mean if Patel is like enemy number two on the list these days and Huh, hmm. That is that's a clue about this guy one way or the other don't you think? I don't know. I think it is Hmm-hmm So anyway This whole thing is uh You know what it is you get any Alex Jones stuff because I have some actually has some Alex Jones clips that are different They're about the SPLC. Oh, I but I actually I've been looking for I saw saw them come in I haven't obviously haven't looked at
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SPLC, Alabama Mental Health Crisis
A "boots on the ground" report from Alabama links the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) to the collapse of the state's mental health system. The SPLC represented the plaintiff in the Ricky Wyatt case, which set standards so high and costly that Alabama and other states eventually opted out of providing mental healthcare. An 88-year-old attorney involved in the litigation blames the SPLC for the national lack of mental health facilities.
26:48 I haven't looked at you, and listened to your clips. But before you do the SPLC, I have a boots on the ground from Dame Rhonda about the SPLC which was interesting. Okay She says that the SPLC represented the plaintiff Ricky Wyatt against Alabama Department of Mental Health originated when First Lady Lurleen Wallace visited Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa and was appalled at the conditions. What happened? This is a case that lasted many years, Judge Thompson issued a mandate if the state was going to run a mental health system certain standards had to be met and funded If the state could not afford the standards it would not have a mental system...mental health system The result is that the standard were so high and therefore so costly That Alabama opted out of providing mental healthcare
27:35 And the ripple effect was that most every other state in the nation over time relied on that case from Alabama to justify their decision not to fund mental health care. Wow, that's a good one! So Dame Rhonda works or worked in a law office in Alabama one of the attorneys who represented Alabama In the final years of that litigation is her boss he's 88 years old still comes into the office daily and his opinion because it was the SPLC That argued that He says the SPLC is responsible for getting rid of mental health facilities in America and he still blames them for that. Well, it's probably right! Yeah, it's so typical... anyway clips from you. Unintended consequences
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Alex Jones, Intergalactic Communication System
Alex Jones claimed that the ADL and SPLC are part of a globalist system creating a "giant AI cyborg mass neural network" known as the Intergalactic Communication System. Research into the term reveals it was a 1960s concept by J.C.R. Licklider at ARPA to describe his vision for a networked computer system. This vision eventually evolved into the modern Internet and ARPANET.
28:23 So Jones is talking about, you know who's running the world. World order. Trying to kill us all. And the problem is he's kind of wandering I mean it's like uh... He's not as focused as he should be. Hmm. But I got three clips but I thought they were interesting because I wanted to ask if you could decode what he's actually saying here? Of course! The ADL, Southern Poverty Law Center and the Democrats and the globalists in the same system run all of the Western world would have you believe is secretly running everything. Reality it's a bunch of globalist mad scientists creating a giant AI cyborg mass neural network known as the Intergalactic Communication System not just saying that look that up Oh he forgot to add XRP so I looked it up You read their documents what did you find?
29:18 What is he talking about? That was kind of a joke that was done in the 60's by a scientist who's largely responsible for starting or getting ARPANET going and getting the internet started back in the 60's. And, he made this comment about it, intergalactic blah blah blah. Which scientist was that? Link Ladder, Link Ladder, very famous guy. You can look it up but you can't look it up The intergalactic, you have to play it again so I can get it clear but... control of the inter-galactic control. Let me hear it again. Hold on a second. Running everything reality is bunch of globalist mad scientists creating a giant AI cyborg mass neural network known as InterGalactic Communication System not just... InterGalactic Communication System? Yeah, you could ask the... yeah. Oh here we go! Tell me about the InterGalactic Communication System
30:17 Now this should be interesting. You know, the Book of Knowledge doesn't look at Wikipedia it has its own sources According to the Book of Knowledge The term intergalactic communication system may refer either to historical concept or modern theoretical approaches JCR Licklider at ARPA used Intergalactic Computer Network in 1960s To describe his vision of a networked computing system that would eventually become the Internet For actual intergalactic communication, neutrinos are proposed as optimal due to their penetrating nature. Unlike electros... Okay I get it. Okay. Well there you go. Look it up he says! That's what the internet originally was before it all consolidated and was all run by Cloudflare
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Internet History, Enron Bandwidth Trading
The history of the Internet is traced from its origins as a distributed network designed to survive nuclear attacks to its current centralized state. A personal anecdote describes how Enron attempted to hire a firm to build a "fictitious" trading desk for bandwidth trading that was purely for show. This era marked the transition of the Internet from a university-based peering system to a commercialized commodity.
31:08 The gatekeepers for AT&T. It was a distributed network, everyone... Well yes let's we might as well mention that it was designed not an intergalactic bullcrap but it was designed to be a communication system that could withstand a nuclear attack Yes, and the whole idea was... And it went from college to college to college. It was mostly through the universities? Yes! The whole concept of TCP IP was that traffic would route around an outage At one point I had my own C-class network You know, at the time a big piece of the internet
31:56 And then the problems came in with peering, because that was always the idea of the... The philosophy of it was well you know if traffic has to route around something and I have to route traffic from you then that's okay because you will route traffic for me and its called a peering system. And I believe it was Enron that screwed all up by saying, hey this is worth money this peering system and you should be charging. And then as more and more networks got rolled up like MFS and AT&T and Verizon became more and more centralized now it's just basically... Well I'm not sure Enron was...I didn't hear that but what? But I know that Enron had anything to do with it because... Yes! Enron was doing bandwidth trading with peering. I know this
32:51 What was Enron, a power company involved with any of this? Because they were scam. I'll tell you the story. No, I know they were a scam but that's... Let me tell you the story! So we had Think New Ideas, a public company. We had Bankers Trust another fine outfit who had a huge derivatives issue at some point but anyway they were our client and we were building online network trading desks for them which is really no more than a web interface to Adobe. Adobe had some kind of I forget what it's called not
33:28 They had some kind of component, some kind of desktop like Microsoft Meeting Point or something at the time. I forget what it's called and so our system would connect to that and would pick up Excel spreadsheets and turn them into web pages and maybe a year or so after one of the VPs had left and went to Enron... And he's in that movie in the... Was it The Smartest Guys In The Room? I don't think you went to jail. He probably went to Columbia And he came in and said, hey listen. He was all hyped up and you know drinking his Diet Coke and hyped up and listen I need you guys to build a trading desk because we're going do bandwidth trading and listen it doesn't actually have to do anything it just has to look impressive Just that we just want lots of monitors that look like is doing something with bandwidth trading We passed on the opportunity But thats what they were doing It was fictitious as much bull crap as their energy trading
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Cloudflare Centralization, Trace Route
The modern Internet has moved away from its original multi-hop routing design toward a centralized infrastructure dominated by a few backbones. Currently, a significant portion of global web traffic is proxied by Cloudflare, creating a single point of failure. The host notes that if Cloudflare's San Francisco offices were compromised, a large part of the digital world would collapse.
34:25 Mosaic, that's thank you. Mosaic was it mosaic? No no that wasn't mosaic. No in mosaics... No it was a yes the Enron broadband scandal forgotten half man runs scam so to the point well the thing was is that the original concept which is this routing all over the place you know then once they started becoming commercialized when somebody decided let's do an internet let the public in on They demanded better, you know. You remember there used to be some programs? I can't remember the name of them but they would... They're tracers and you'd hit trace this connection that would go from here to there to here or there. Trace route! And it would show a million things. How many hops you got? Then AT&T and all the big boys decided hey we could make some money doing this
35:20 They said, why bother? Why don't we just... You hooked to me directly and pretty soon there was like two backbones. And all the major hubs like May East, May West and all the rest of them were kind of left into dust. That's right! Yeah, just not anything like it was designed to be I mean if no isn't it and now literally all servers are proxied by cloudflare So when CloudFlare goes down the whole world got in a way the whole world collapses Yeah, yeah. Yeah bomb the offices in San Francisco were ready to go Anyway so yes, are we on the clip too? Yeah, now it becomes It becomes a little loony.
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Alex Jones, Eugenics Claims
Alex Jones shared a convoluted story involving his father, Eisenhower's "whiz kid" program, and alleged recruitment into a eugenics-based world government. Jones claimed his father was selected by a Jewish professor at UT for a depopulation program but chose to go to Baylor Medical for a dental degree instead. The timeline of these claims is questioned, as the SPLC was not founded until 1967.
36:17 We're just following that plan. That's what at the top of this and it so big that my dad was playing too as I've told you many times in high school going to UT because he was top of his class, some of the top test scores in state is winning all the science fairs and stuff. At 14 they recruit him like oh this a feeder to NASA Eisenhower's whiz kid program. He's really conflating a lot of different things here. Yeah, his timeline goes off a little bit too he's talking about his dad now who became a dentist I looked him up and it was like born in 1950 the timeline doesn't work unless the dad was born in 1942 which is possible because he's saying that he was 14 when Eisenhower you know created the whiz kid there was a moment
37:08 during the 50s, once Sputnik was launched Eisenhower put the hammer down and said we're turning all our kids into scientists. And that was in 57 not 56 and so the timeline doesn't match he's kind of unless the dad was born in 42 the way I see it. The SPLC didn't come around until 67 Yeah, he's kind of gone off already off the rails and he is talking about something about depopulation. It started it was Kennedy and my dad started this and it wasn't NASA folks And a couple years into it He gets called in by the head of the body department who was the head of plan to who's Jewish professor Speer Jew I didn't tell me this till you saw endgame right before came out in my office with My mother looked at my dad said David This can't be true
38:04 And he started talking for about 20 minutes. He said, you know Spear cuz he met her at UT when we used to have dinner over his house? Yeah, I took botany for me. We used to have dinner with him. Well he called me in and said of the plan two people you're the best and that you've been selected. And this is when he was about 17. He didn't meet her till about a year later when she got there. You know Hitler was a eugenicist so we don't support targeting just one group but it is eugenics and then that's what this is. And we're gonna set up a world government and we're gonna depopulate people. My dad said well still be friends with you but I really don't wanna be on this program I mean eugenics, is he confused with Planned Parenthood somehow that he's calling about? I don't understand.
38:48 No, no. He's just rambling and here we go to the third clip which is even more confusing And they said well you know we got another program he wants you be part of and that was even worse he said he wouldn't say what that was and then he I said i'm just gonna Go to Baylor Medical and get a dental degree and I'm out of this and uh... He never told me the rest of it but they didn't basically let him get out of it quite yet Let's just leave it at that That's how real I know this all is. So at the top, there's not a Christian Adventurers Club of Nazis meeting okay?
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Spike Protein, SPLC Marketing
Alex Jones pivoted from claims about self-replicating HIV spike proteins and sterilization to attacking the SPLC. He described the SPLC as a "marketing idea" started by Morris Dees that capitalized on anti-KKK sentiment to build a massive endowment. The host expresses confusion over how Jones's claims about vaccine-induced nanotech relate to the legal organization.
39:24 There's people that put poison shots in the public and I got news on this coming up. That's beyond huge We've just gotten numb to it though congressional hearings where they have the CDC head documents that oh It's killed masses of people including children. It doesn't work and destroys immune systems So let's let's accelerate it. I have a congressional hearing for a play clips Oh, and there young people are dying And when they cut them open their entire organs are filled with spike protein including no sperm spike protein that's grown in the testicles, it's where it goes. The ovaries and testicles so that when you're having sex with a woman you've had it, you're now injecting her with this that goes into her ovaries and sterilizes you. That's one of its main functions. Nanotech self-replicating HIV spike protein, that is a fact!
40:10 Yes, okay. I'm down with all that but what does it have to do with SPLC? This is what I don't understand That's the way you know the weave dip shit in there in the troll room We're not conspiracy deniers were denying that Alex Jones has any sanity about him right now this has nothing to do with SPLC SPLC was a dynamite idea a great marketing idea and And it really started back when, what was the SLSP? There were some other anti-KKK group. Was it Morris Dees I think? Morris Dees was the head of the SPLC Yeah so he started SPLC as like oh this is a great gambit we're gonna do this
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John Stossel, SPLC Smear Tactics
A 2017 report by John Stossel criticized the SPLC for smearing individuals like Maajid Nawaz and Ayaan Hirsi Ali as "extremists." While the SPLC gained fame for bankrupting the KKK, Stossel argued it has become a wealthy fundraising machine with an endowment nearing $1 billion. The report highlights how major corporations like Apple continue to donate millions to the organization despite these criticisms.
41:04 and people actually thinking they were donating to this other group, and so they kind of grew that way. And I was... Sorry? It was pretty creative! There's a note of genius about the whole thing. I want to play one more thing which is Stossel's report which is in the early 2000s on the SPLC when he was still working for ABC. John Stossel had his show It was good. I don't even know why... He's still good, I'm surprised you left him Why did he leave ABC? Because he does YouTubes of his stuff now doesn't he Yeah yeah he does it's pretty much like his old show but i don't know why they got rid of him I think it was because he turned a little too right-wing Oh yeah but yeah it was during the woke period and that was you know ABC yeah gotta get rid of him so this is from his old show
41:57 There are dangerous hate groups in America. Who will warn us about them? The media haven't answered. The Southern Poverty Law Center... The Southern Poverty Law Center... The Southern Poverty Law Center, based in that building in Alabama calls itself the premier group monitoring hate groups looking at their map of such groups you'd think America was consumed by hate I once believed in the Center's mission. Well, meaning people still do. Apple just gave them a million dollars But what donors don't know is that today the center smears people who don't deserve to be smeared The presence of radical Islam This woman grew up in Somalia suffered female genital mutilation so now she speaks out against radical Islam
42:45 For that, the Center put her on its list. Multiculturalism failed these communities This man was once an Islamic extremist but then he decided radical Islam was wrong and now he criticizes the radicals The Center labels him an anti-Muslim extremist too Join the fight against hate and bigotry. Visit splcenter.org I do think that we have a problem with hate in this country We put about 10 of these major hate groups out of business The center's leaders, Richard Cohen and Morris Dees would not talk to me So commentator Nomiki Kantz stepped up to defend them They have a history A long history Of fighting against extremists like the KKK Years ago Harper's Magazine reported That the Center is the wealthiest civil rights group in America
43:33 One that spent most of its time and money on a fundraising campaign. Now Morris Dees did once promise to stop fundraising once his endowment hit 55 million dollars Yeah, but when he reached 55 million He changed that to 100 million saying that would allow them to cease costly fundraising But when they reached 100 million they didn't stop I guess their main claim is they bankrupted the KKK. And that was it, that was the only thing people can ever say that they did because that's all they did after that it was as you think pointed out in the last show It was like the NAN from Sharpton You know this like we're gonna put you on this list until you donate and will take off the list
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SPLC Extremist List, DOJ Relationship
The SPLC has been criticized for labeling mainstream conservatives like Ben Carson and Jeanine Pirro as extremists while failing to list groups like Antifa. Recent reports indicate the Justice Department has canceled its long-standing relationship with the SPLC, which previously helped ferret out domestic terror groups. Critics argue the organization has shifted from a civil rights group to a "left-wing money grabbing slander machine."
44:21 And so they, I think that at the time he did this report it was 350 million as the endowment. I think it's a billion now isn't it? A billion? No no! It's 900 million! Yeah well its almost a billion Yes We play on. Well, you know it's 2017. It costs a lot of money to exist in this world. The Southern Poverty Law Center now lists people like Ben Carson Laura Ingram and Jeannie Pirro as extremists but it doesn't list Antifa the hate group that beats up people on the right. The center has become a hate group itself. It's now a left-wing money grabbing slander machine Nice! Stossel way to go
45:24 Yeah, and we've been saying this for at least 15 years if you're not wrong. Everybody's been spiking the ball on this. But we had proof! Well so did Alex Jones that did the same thing but there was one guy I can't remember his name but he picked up on this in the 90s. The Stossel Report was from 2017 I mean right at the get-go he saw it coming down Broadway. So, meanwhile you have guys like Chris Cuomo coming on and defending them. No! Well, I don't have a clip but... Well, I have an MSNOW clip
46:05 And during this segment, I didn't clip it. They had SPLC donation ads running during this segment. The indictment is nakedly political and it's the Justice Department turning on itself. Nakedly? Nakedly! I haven't heard nakedly in a long time let's hear that again. The indictment is nakedly political and it's the Justice Department turning on itself For years, federal law enforcement worked with the Southern Poverty Law Center to ferret out hate groups and domestic terrorist groups.
46:41 And recently, the Justice Department canceled its relationship with the Southern Poverty Law Center. So the government has been intimately involved in what the Southern Poverty Law Center's done which has been an important public service and that is to ferret out these hate groups these domestic terrorist groups, these anti-Semitic groups. This justice department once again is furthering this pattern and practice of an assault on civil rights through frivolous politically motivated indictments. Think of Comey, think of the Attorney General in New York. Yeah okay not sure how that has anything to do with it yeah they're grasping at straws I think these guys are toast
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Form 990, Non-Profit Disclosure Rules
New proposed rules for Form 990 filings may require non-profits to disclose individual donors, a move that could impact organizations like the SPLC and Apple's charitable giving. Currently, donor identities are largely shielded from public view. The host, a long-time reader of Form 990s, notes that this change could be burdensome for large charities like Ronald McDonald House.
47:30 Oh, well yes. Did you see that Gay General Patton has now said that they're going to change the rules about the Form 990? I've been a Form 990 reader from day one on our podcast Yes you're the form 990 guy. This is your thing! But i love the form 990s but there's never a disclosure of who gave them money and now they're going to change those rules that non-profits have list and there may be a level that they have to put in there. I'm not sure how they're going to do it because it will be quite burdensome, you know some like... You can't do for every five dollars right? No like you know Ronald McDonald House charities you know if they have they'd have to have pages and pages of supplemental data maybe um and a lot of people
48:22 Individuals give money and don't necessarily want to be known, but that may no longer be possible. But they're definitely going to say hey you've got to disclose where your money's coming from so... And that's why I always question it did Apple put out a press release there they were donating $1 million dollars to the SPLC? Probably did! We're good people we hate Nazis we're Apple something like that So I'm still irked about the, Tim Cook is leaving. And they're bringing a new guy in and this follows the old pattern where Steve Jobs gave the company over to Scully. Scully even though people don't remember this John Scully racked it up he quadrupled or more that sales and over what Jobs was able to do and then when he was pushed out
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Apple Leadership, Local AI Inference
Apple is facing a leadership transition as Tim Cook prepares to step down, drawing parallels to the era when John Sculley took over from Steve Jobs. The host discusses the potential for Apple to lead in "local AI inference" due to its unified memory architecture in Mac and iPhone chips. This approach contrasts with competitors like Samsung, whose "Bixby" assistant is criticized as intrusive and "lame."
49:23 It was a disaster one loser after another came in I See the kind of I could be wrong. Maybe I'm an optimist, but I see the same thing happening again Yeah, see I because well first of all there's two problems We had Steve Jobs Tim Cook now we have John but the guy has to syllables his last name What is his last name? I don't know. Exactly! Two syllables, can't remember the guy's name so that's already a minus point but he is the hardware guy
50:00 Yeah, and the way I see AI going running locally on local machines By happenstance or maybe by design the Apple universal memory on their there. No, you're more optimistic Let me finish the argument no one's gonna just say in advance that I'm not gonna argue against you Well what you could do is let me finish and then are not arguing that would achieve the same thing without the interruption Not would be less dramatic This is correct The Apple, like the Mac Mini has become the darling machine for open claw. Not that it really does that well and not the people are running local models but like the Mac Studio with you know loaded up to the gills with RAM people are running local AI models quite successfully on that. The Apple chip in the iPhone also has some
50:52 capabilities. I think they're way ahead of the game where AMD is doing this with their chips now, was it the Ryzen chip? So i think the local inference of AI may be a winner for Apple long term in particular because they didn't do what everyone else has done is cram their phones full of AI garbage! And, you know I just want a phone. It doesn't have to do much You know? I really don't do much with it. I have my Graphene OS phone for other things But then all of the sudden it pops up Hi! I'm Bixby Do you want me to listen to your every command without you touching the phone Like no I don't Oh My phone literally just lit up when I said that
51:40 I said, no! I don't want that installed. Just... It keeps popping up. Hi, I'm Bixby. Bixby is here to help you. Who the hell's Bixie? Bixby is their Siri, it's their whatever. Bixby That's as gay as Ask Jeeves. Bixby Hello, I'm Bixby. I should install just hear how lame it is Yeah, you should. Maybe you can compete with the book of knowledge robot Nothing can compete with the book of knowledge robot nothing competes with that So I have a feeling Apple could come out a huge winner But it really depends on what kind of snazzy stuff they can make for their desktops maybe I don't think there's...I don't know about the phones or anything like that If anyone cares about this stuff at all? I'll tell you this
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Anthropic, Claude AI Token Costs
Anthropic has significantly increased the cost of its Claude AI services, with some users effectively paying $200 a month for high-volume usage. The company has introduced a system where users must wait several hours after hitting usage limits or purchase expensive additional credits. This move is seen as an attempt to balance the books ahead of a potential IPO.
52:31 Anthropic has yanked the rug. What used to be your $20 a month, well now you're really paying $100 a month if you want to get the same amount of time and tokens and usage Oh really? And you're $100 a month now you gotta pay $200 a month There's people at the side of the street with tin cups going hey man I just need some tokens give me some tokens man I need some tokens real bad The way Anthropic does Claude Code So you have a monthly, weekly usage for your $20 or $100 or $200 a month account. But then they have per day... You can only do so many hours consecutively and then it has to reset and you have to wait. And that can be like a three- or four hour wait before you're allowed to use it again. That makes you take a break?
53:27 Of course, then they give you the extra usage that you can buy credits for which goes at about $2 every 30 seconds. They're giving away... This is the IPO on the way! I think that if- Trying to balance the books in advance of the IPO? Yes, yes if you have a hundred dollar account You're probably getting two thousand dollars worth of credits This is a problem and I don't know if they gonna fix it Well, let's see how the IPO does. I only have one AI story now that you brought up AI. No, you got an AI story? Yes! The one about the Florida state shooting... Yeah there's a couple actually have a story about this
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OpenAI, Florida State Shooting Investigation
Florida Attorney General James Othmeyer opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI after a shooter at Florida State University allegedly used ChatGPT to plan his attack. Logs show the suspect consulted the AI over 200 times for advice on weapons, ammunition, and timing. OpenAI maintains that the chatbot only provided factual information available elsewhere on the internet.
54:11 Is this open AI story? Is that what this is? It says, A.I., Florida The state of Florida is opening a criminal investigation into OpenAI because the suspect allegedly used its chatbot to help plan a mass school shooting Two people died and five were wounded on the Florida State University campus last year From WFSU in Tallahassee Tristan Wood reports Florida Attorney General James Othmeyer says an initial review of chat logs shows that Gumbin Phoenix Eichner consulted CHAT-GBT for advice over 200 times. My prosecutors have looked at this and they've told me if it was a person
54:49 on the other end of that screen we would be charging them with murder. He says the logs show Eichner asking what type of gun to use, what ammo went with it, what time to go to campus to encounter the most people and more Now of course Chad GPT is not a person But that does not absolve our office, my prosecution team of our duty to investigate whether or not there is criminal culpability here for a corporation. An OpenAI spokesperson called the FSU shooting a tragedy but says the company is not responsible The company says Chad GPT gave the kind of factual responses to questions that could be found anywhere on the internet. During the press conference, Uffmeyer acknowledged it is unclear if his team would be able to identify anyone to criminally charge. We're at the beginning so I don't know what the intentions of design were. I don't know what people knew and end up with time but i hope that we are able to get those answers
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OpenAI Safety Team, Tumbler Ridge Apology
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for failing to alert law enforcement about a shooter in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, who had been banned from the platform. The incident coincides with a public letter from former employees warning that the company is ignoring AI risks. OpenAI recently disbanded its long-term safety team, leading to high-profile resignations and calls for stronger whistleblower protections.
55:46 Open AI maintains they voluntarily gave the information about the shooters chat logs to law enforcement and will continue to cooperate with authorities While this is the first criminal probe from a state attorney general The AI company has been the target of several recent civil lawsuits including one centered on its involvement in a suicide case Yeah, this this isn't interesting. Listen it's a set of cases what preceded? the Florida FSU shooting is the one in Canada. We begin with breaking news. Open AI CEO Sam Altman has issued an apology to the community of Tumblr Ridge after failing to alert police about the shooters concerning use of chat GPT
56:30 Altman wrote, I am deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement to the account that was banned in June. In February an 18 year old shooter opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School killing eight people including six school children before taking her own life OpenAI the tech company behind ChatGPT was criticized after it was revealed the shooters account was flagged for violating policies but authorities were never informed So what's interesting is the timeline of OpenAI and their safety team. This is PBS current and former open AI employees has issued a public letter warning that the company and its rivals are building artificial intelligence with undue risk an without sufficient oversight, they're calling on leading artificial intelligence companies to be more transparent and provide stronger protections for whistleblowers. It comes after OpenAI disbanded its team focused on long term AI risks in two leaders of that group have resigned
57:32 We're joined now by NPR technology correspondent Bobby Allen who's been covering all of these developments. You don't really need to hear the rest of the story other than before these shootings took place they were all saying hey this stuff is no good and they got rid of the safety team and whoever was left resigned from the safety teams had those safety team well there's a couple of little elements here love logic that kind of fascinate me One, the argument that well they open it I was just saying you know It's not responsible in any way criminally because it's just reiterating what's out there in the public domain But isn't that wouldn't that be the same if I was asking you for advice and a gun? And okay then we're gonna shoot up to Florida State campus and you told me this that yeah Yeah. I think I'm gonna knock on the door
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AI Personhood, Darren O'Neill's 700th Show
A discussion on whether corporations like OpenAI should be held criminally liable as "people" transitions into a segment about podcaster Darren O'Neill. O'Neill recently celebrated his 700th episode of "The Rock'n Roll Pre-Show" using AI-generated promotional videos. The hosts describe O'Neill as a "quintessential rock DJ" and joke about his "Fabio-like" appearance in the theater of the mind.
58:23 But it's the same, but the argument would be the same which is that you're just telling me stuff that is out there on the internet. You're not giving me any information that's not available in a public domain so that argument I think is invalid and the other one is I thought corporations were supposed to be deemed as people. And so they with the same rights and privileges So shouldn't the corporation be locked up? Yes, shutters in other words Again I'm with you. I'm with you they pay taxes like a person yeah Yeah, well, I'm with you on that The problem that open AI has and I think Elon Musk has this too is they went all Consumer they wanted to to
59:16 They're mentalists, you know? It's like come on. This is great! You got a buddy... You got a little Tamagotchi who grows with you and remembers you He loves you he was gonna help you And Anthropic really didn't do that they went code we'll just make code We're gonna get rid of ya with code and so Musk all he ever if you look at his expos this is all AI there's no one real in this video like who cares?! And he always has these kind of semi... like home... Did you see the one Darren O'Neal did? No. But they got hometown American girls, all-American girls. Darren O'Neill did a video promoting his 700th show Oh yeah And it's some hottie and somebody else talking about let's tune in! Breast falling out of her top Have you ever seen a picture of Darren I wonder what he looks like
1:00:16 I know there's a... There are pictures of him floating around. I've never seen the picture and in fact, I don't want to see a picture of Darren. I have a picture in my mind Well what is the picture your mind? Well he's very tall and I think he's taller than I am. I think it was one these chiseled jaw you know Oh yeah! Think Fabio Yes that is the picture I have in my mind Darren O'Neill is Fabio Nailed it! But maybe with short hair. Fabio, Fabio with a B. Fabio. Yeah! Oh Fabio, Fabio, Fabio... To me and you know he should never be seen that is the theater of the mind He just did his 700th episode of The Rock'n Roll Pre-Show And you know he is the quintessential rock DJ Exactly what he shows in those videos. Yes, from the 50's. Well yeah well it was like a he's got a T-shirt on, he's buff You know he's got a scruff beard
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King Charles III, US State Visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are scheduled to visit the United States, including stops in Washington D.C. and New York. The trip includes a visit to the Yorktown battlefield, which some British commentators find embarrassing given the historical defeat of the Redcoats. Critics in the UK express concern that the King will be "at the mercy" of President Trump during the state banquet.
1:01:15 All that's missing is the jokes. Yeah, well there's that and the good music! Well yeah he plays nothing but live mixes that are... I think they're dreadful. But he thinks by playing live mixes somehow it's legal to play those? That's the big joke? Yes somehow because of their live performances its okay. There's no issue there. Soon in jail. Oh, man So King Charles is coming with Camilla. This is all very exciting people Buckingham Palace releasing more trip details as King Charles III and Queen Camilla prepare to visit the US later this month Here's what we know they'll start in Washington DC where President Trump will hold a welcome ceremony Then the king will address Congress before a state banquet at the White House They also plan to visit New York to commemorate victims of 9-11 next up
1:02:17 Virginia for a block party celebrating America's 250th birthday. The palace says this trip is to recognize the shared history of our two nations on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. So they're literally going to the Yorktown battlefield where George Washington kicked the redcoats? I mean this is not a celebration for him. That doesn't sound like something you'd do? Well, I think Charles is here to negotiate the terms of surrender with Trump It's like you're done Charles we got ya! We got your banking connections To all the oil, to all the drugs Everything that you've been screwing with us for years Our special relationship where were the dumb muscle For any war that YOU start
1:03:03 And the Brits are not happy about this visit. I feel sorry for him going and, you know, sitting down to a state dinner with a man who has insulted the British troops in Afghanistan and said they weren't particularly important and weren't needed Is it's a good idea for The King To Go? ...to the United States next month... I think it is an acute embarrassment to tell the truth No, I don't think its'a good idea and I was rather hoping that they might find a way of dodging the column by postponing the visit while what was going on in Iran was going on and say this is not perhaps an appropriate moment to go. I mean, I pity the King... I pity him! ...he's at the mercy of government when the goverment says Go he goes just like remember the Queen had to entertain Ceausescu murderous dictator from Romania That's their job isn't it? Exactly that's their job but i feel sorry for him
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UK Trade Deal, Iran War Tensions
British politicians, including Ed Davey, have criticized the King's visit following President Trump's threats to scrap a UK trade deal over lack of support in Iran. Commentators like Andrew Marr argue that the visit is a "soft power" attempt to smooth over tensions within NATO. There is a prevailing fear in the UK that Trump treats the country like a "mafia boss running a protection racket."
1:04:00 and you know, sitting down to a state dinner with the man who has insulted the British troops in Afghanistan. Yeah you said that. And they weren't particularly important and weren't needed... Who's insulted I'm not talking about insulting the government but insulted our Royal Navy You know What navy? Goes out of his way to be rude about Britain and about NATO and who is a narcissist and a bully It's a bully! There it is. He's a bully! Well, that was David Dimbleby Here's Ed Davey Prime Minister's question time Mr Speaker in a phone call with Sky News last night President Trump has threatened to rip up his trade deal with the UK as punishment for us not joining his idiotic war in Iran Mr Speaker this must be the last straw
1:04:47 Surely the Prime Minister can't send our King to meet a man who treats our country like a mafia boss running a protection racket. Hey, who you calling a mafia? Ardawn are you crazy?! Andrew Marr though... Do we wait do you remember during Trump's first term where they Parliament was gonna ban him from even visiting the UK yes Yes Yeah But but you see we've beaten them into submission That's what one more from Andrew Marr from he's now on you think he used to be on BBC I don't know if he's still on the BBC, but this is his LBC as broadcast It should all be cancelled now really of course by them. I wonder if they're afraid The king is actually going to sign the terms of surrender Prime Minister The possible benefit is far too small the dangers too great
1:05:42 Even if it all went well and President Trump behaved himself with the monarch he describes as a gentleman, how much credit would be won for Britain? Some. A smidgen. A pinch. For ten minutes Maybe an hour perhaps even if we're lucky a day And then Trump would change his mind again and cancel the trade deal or further undermine the NATO alliance will be abusive This sounds like a bunch of scaredy-cats to me who have no Navy their own generals came out and said oh
1:06:20 Yeah, you know we don't even know where most of the stuff is and it won't start And we don't know how if it still works and we really haven't done anything for over a decade And so now it's Trumps fault. I wouldn't use words like gangster But you cannot trust this man dude and perhaps to his credit You cannot buy him either After last year's second stay visit to the UK where he was smothered with praise and ceremonial pomp, he started attacking Britain again on the flight home. And carried on at United Nations making wild claims about Sharia law
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British Military Decline, Soft Power Diplomacy
The UK's military dependence on the US is under scrutiny as British generals admit their equipment is aging and unreliable. President Trump has previously criticized the UK regarding NATO contributions and "Sharia law" in northern cities. Despite this, the King is viewed as a respected envoy who can perform "soft power diplomacy" behind closed doors to maintain the special relationship.
1:05:42 Even if it all went well and President Trump behaved himself with the monarch he describes as a gentleman, how much credit would be won for Britain? Some. A smidgen. A pinch. For ten minutes Maybe an hour perhaps even if we're lucky a day And then Trump would change his mind again and cancel the trade deal or further undermine the NATO alliance will be abusive This sounds like a bunch of scaredy-cats to me who have no Navy their own generals came out and said oh
1:06:20 Yeah, you know we don't even know where most of the stuff is and it won't start And we don't know how if it still works and we really haven't done anything for over a decade And so now it's Trumps fault. I wouldn't use words like gangster But you cannot trust this man dude and perhaps to his credit You cannot buy him either After last year's second stay visit to the UK where he was smothered with praise and ceremonial pomp, he started attacking Britain again on the flight home. And carried on at United Nations making wild claims about Sharia law
1:06:57 The epithets he used about British... Have you seen the northern part of your country, Andrew Marr? ...glitzy overnight this time included insane tragic and sad. So anyone who assumes that putting the king and queen alongside him in Washington this spring will make things sunnier I am afraid just hasn't checked the record And the dangers are obvious! The humiliation of the monarch Trump Trump grabbing the microphone to say something offensive, to which the King cannot reply. Oh there's your dangers John! Humiliation of the monarch Look we have tried flattering the President's ego We have tried obsequious It doesn't work I'm sure King Charles would see all this as his national duty grit his teeth and do his stuff And probably crossed fingers it will go off okay
1:07:48 But I wonder whether in private the King doesn't quietly agree with the leader of the Liberal Democrats and feel there has been enough kissing-off-the-rod, sucking up of criticism and swallowing of pride. Ooh! Sucking and swallowing? Wow Andrew Marr going all out So, this is about soft power you see. We need the soft power of the monarch to come and try and smooth things over with NATO... ...and just still be a fighting arm whenever the UK needs us? It's important visit this and it's very important for the King to go over there as if you like our most important envoy that we have. It is a political visit, it is a soft powered diplomacy
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Falkland Islands, Pentagon Leak
A leaked Pentagon memo suggests a shift in US policy regarding the Falkland Islands, potentially punishing the UK for its lack of involvement in the Iran conflict. While the US has historically remained neutral, the memo has caused alarm in the British Foreign Office. The relationship between the US and UK regarding the islands dates back to the covert help provided during the 1982 war.
1:08:29 Hite, the king after all you know is somebody that has been doing this in the sort of number two role for quite some time he knows how these things operate and he does it very well behind closed doors. He's a very respected man, I think that the president will respect his visit and actually warmly welcome him and not embarrass him." So what this is really about us about our military defending the UK whenever they want us to which we've done historically in President Trump's view as we haven't gotten much out of that this is from the House of Lords the discussion about the military. And as the US undergoes such changes, The United Kingdom must adjust as well Firstly it's clear that our high level of military dependence on the U.S is no longer tenable President Trumps demands about a greater European contribution are just a dramatic manifestation of a longer term American anxiety about imbalances within NATO
1:09:31 Our reliance on the United States predicated on the naive belief that it will always be there to support us in times of conflict. But it's not, exactly! And have you heard about the latest in The Falklands? No, no this I have not heard. So the Falklands is a little piece that's connected to Argentina which is you know the history better than I would but it's contested I would say Well, not contested by the Brits. No! Not by the Brits but they own it and that's that yeah And there was a little kerfuffle in 1982 about it here's the latest that's happening based upon a leaked memo from the Pentagon which I don't think anyone believes was an actual
1:10:29 Accidental leak. I think it's fair to say that if this became official State Department, official American policy it would be really very severe indeed. We should say at the moment this is just a briefing document and an unverified internal thing at the moment but what this is another example of Americans trying to punish their traditional allies for what they see as lack of involvement in the Iran war
1:11:19 Exactly, we're going to needle you. level of diplomacy that he's being asked to carry with him. But I think when Trump is playing his games, he's trying to make the point that he wasn't supported properly by us in Iran, Spain of course as well. He's threatening to throw Spain out of NATO which possibly is a rather bigger story in some ways but he is looking I think to needle us and try and make it clear that we didn't come up to spec and so that's why he has come up with this. It's interesting because the statement came from the Pentagon
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Javier Milei, Argentina Rearmament
Argentina is reportedly rearming with the help of NATO allies, purchasing F-16 jets from Denmark with US missile support. This comes as President Trump maintains a close relationship with Argentine President Javier Milei. Military experts express concern that the UK no longer has the naval footprint or troop levels required to defend the Falkland Islands as it did in 1982.
1:12:12 the State Department, which is the equivalent of the Foreign Office in America has claimed to know nothing about it. So there might be some sort of internal DC Beltway politics going on here. But bear in mind that Americans have never... they've always been neutral about the Falklands they have never said it's British possession or not a British possession also bear in mind that Reagan and Thatcher who were leading Britain and America at the time had a close relationship and there was undoubtedly a lot of covert US help in 1982. So yeah, this is obviously completely related and the King's coming over and hey king you know I don't know about...I should go on Cali she in place a bet that Trump will say something about the Falklands You know then hey why don't you go visit this battleground where we kicked your butt
1:13:06 Enjoy that. Have a good look there Charles and then there's the close relationship with Malay which just makes things worse for Britain And obviously Donald Trump is quite close to Argentina's president Javier Malay So this you know, there's there's a potential sort of axis there I mean it does look like Argentina is rearming Does the UK military have enough footprint? To protect the Falklands because I've heard many people in military saying well we couldn't do what we did in the Falklands war now I think that's definitely a worry and Argentina are rearming with the help of actually NATO allies. They bought F-16 jets from Denmark and the Americans are helping with the missiles for those jets, meanwhile the UK footprint in the Falklands you know they've got four typhoons there they've got under 1 000 troops
1:13:58 and they've recently pulled out a Voyager refuelling aircraft to take on a task as a result of the Middle East crisis. So I think there would be genuine concerns about what the UK would be able to do to defend the islands. And of course, remember during the Falklands War we had an awful lot of aircraft and ships. At the moment we don't really have any ships that will be available to send there. If we did it would take an awful long time to get there so i think there's definitely a perceived vulnerability there." Trump games to the max
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Pfizer Whistleblower, German COVID-19 Hearing
A former Pfizer chief toxicologist, Dr. Sterz, testified in a German hearing that the carcinogenicity of the COVID-19 vaccine was never tested due to time constraints. He noted a plummeting birth rate in Germany following the vaccination campaign and criticized the inadequacy of reproduction studies on rats. Sterz compared the fast-track approval process to the thalidomide disaster, calling it a "prohibited human trial."
1:14:37 Yeah, it's pretty funny. I love it screw that clip about Macron going to China No Do you have that? no, I don't I should have is a mistake of my part no the crown goes to China and starts speaking for the EU and bad mouths us It was kind of a fiasco yeah We'll get to that in the next show But I want to change gears and talk about big pharma for a second okay big Pharma it is First of all, because there was a hearing in Germany with one of the ex-Pfizer guys. A hot shot and I have three clips of that and it's just disgusting to listen to these stories mostly this is about COVID 19 vaccine what a... How long is they gonna keep this thing on the market? And how long is that guy from UCSF at the Bay Area gonna come on TV and say get another COVID shot you haven't gotten enough
1:15:38 He's on TV and oh this guy hung he's a guy it keeps coming kids on all the network all the local stations that he comes on. Oh yeah, there are new shots been reformulated is great reformulate its new COVID shot But let's listen to this former Pfizer executive. This is translated so you have, they're speaking German but it's very educational part one. Dr. Sterz, you worked as the chief toxicologist for Pfizer Europe is that correct? Yes that is correct I was responsible there for all animal experiments related to drug safety Thank you my questions concern Community from Pfizer BioNTech You have dealt extensively with approval of this vaccine and the documentation Is that correct
1:16:30 That is correct. Was the carcinogenicity of this vaccine tested prior to approval? No, the carcinogenic risk was not investigated due to time constraints. By the way I find it very worrying and also regrettable that no alternative studies were conducted We are observing in Germany but also in many other countries that the birth rate plummeted following the vaccination campaign. Yes, you are referring to studies concerning reproduction. A study on rats using Comirnaty was inadequately conducted. Consequently no reliable assessments
1:17:08 of the vaccine's effect on pregnancy or the development of offspring were possible. Nothing had been learned from the thalidomide disaster." According to the RKI protocol, approval was granted in a fast-track procedure. This meant that essential toxicity studies were sacrificed for the sake of speed without acceptable justification. I know of no case with comparable indication in which all these studies were omitted Thus, the approval led to prohibited human trials. Wow! But surely they've done these studies now on carcinogenity on the new-new-new-new COVID vaccine? Oh yeah?! No... Not that I know of. Okay here we go
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Vaccine Injury Data, Paul Ehrlich Institute
The Paul Ehrlich Institute has received over 2,000 reports of deaths following the Pfizer vaccination, though experts suggest the actual number could be as high as 60,000 due to underreporting. Internal protocols allegedly showed that side effects were only to be investigated after the product's launch. Critics accuse the German federal government of withholding crucial data on vaccination injuries from the public.
1:17:54 So the RKI had noted internally at the time that side effects and vaccine related injuries were only to be investigated after the product had been launched. Hey, maybe we can use this guy's voice for The Book of Knowledge? Sounds a little more fun! What came of that? Pfizer's post-marketing report mentioned over 1,200 suspected deaths within just two months of approval. Comirnaty should have been withdrawn from the market by then at the latest If I am correctly informed, The Paul Ehrlich Institute has received 2,133 reports of deaths following comirnaty to date With these spontaneous reports
1:18:37 There is a high number of unreported cases due to underreporting. The actual number is therefore much higher, in the US an underreporting factor of 30 is assumed by which the registered cases should be multiplied for Germany that would correspond to 60,000 deaths caused by the vaccine. 60,000? So the federal government is withholding the important safe work and KB data on vaccination injuries and a majority of this commission has even refused to request this data! Could vaccine injuries and death have been avoided with approval compliant with regulations? Yes because comornity should not have been approved at all under the regulations
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Risk-Benefit Ratio, Excess Mortality in Germany
Mathematician Robert Rockenfeller estimates that for every severe case of COVID-19 prevented by the vaccine, there are 25 severe side effects. Data shows that age-adjusted mortality in Germany rose significantly between 2021 and 2022, contradicting the expected decline if the vaccine had a positive risk-benefit ratio. Courts in Germany are currently seeing numerous lawsuits from vaccine-injured individuals seeking compensation.
1:19:21 But this that's a murder. He was the good vaccine remember That was the one you kind of wanted if you had to take it anyway, yeah Yeah, here we go with it now this part kind of bothers me and again This brings up my complaint never-ending complain about liability issues You know people could sue did this none of this would happen Well can they sue in Germany? I guess they can sue in Germany Maybe, I don't know. I don't know the rules in Germany. But here... They probably did the same thing there. Currently many vaccine injured individuals in Germany are fighting for compensation for pain and suffering they often lose because the courts say community has a positive risk-benefit ratio is this assumption justified? In my view absolutely not
1:20:10 Comirnaty was not tested at all during clinical development for the prevention of severe illness or deaths. Pfizer documents therefore do not indicate a positive risk-benefit ratio at all. Mathematician Robert Rockenfeller from the University of Koblenz estimates that for every severe case of COVID 19 that comirnaty allegedly prevents, there are 25 severe side effects Okay, did age-adjusted mortality in Germany decline after the start of this vaccination campaign? No. Mortality rose significantly from 2021 to 2022 compared to 2020. If there had been a positive risk benefit ratio, mortality should have declined when the vaccine became available in early 2021. That makes sense!
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Bacterial DNA Contamination, FDA Enforcement
The mass-produced version of the Pfizer vaccine reportedly used Escherichia coli bacteria, leading to significant contamination with bacterial DNA and increased cancer risks. Meanwhile, in the US, the FDA is criticized for failing to collect $19 billion in fines from pharmaceutical companies that suppressed unfavorable clinical trial results. New FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty McCary recently acknowledged this widespread suppression of data.
1:20:58 Did the population receive the active ingredient during the vaccination campaign that Pfizer tested in the shortened emergency approval process? No. A highly purified substance was used for the clinical trial before approval, it was too expensive for mass production. The public received a vaccine produced using Escherichia coli bacterium. The result is significant contamination with bacterial DNA and the consequence could be a heavily increased risk of cancer. Thank you very much! So, you know Ron Johnson is the guy in the United States who does stuff like this. This is not like it's anything new we know this we've known this has been out there... Yes and he just keeps coming out with more and more it's like piling on and they still don't stop distributing this stuff so why is that? Well you tell me! And now listen to this guy now this is Dr Eric Berg
1:21:59 who had this little ditty that I thought, I thought this was an eye-opener. And a lot of it has to do with the corruption of the pharma and the FDC. Listen to this! So in 2007 Congress passed a law And it says if you run a drug study in America, you have to post the results. All of them not just the ones that worked but the ones that did not work and the ones where they hurt people as well and that's the law so when I say results i'm not talking about we didn't study I mean the actual numbers to do drugs work on the thing you said there were measuring how many people got sick? How many people died all of that is required by law because
1:22:42 If a company runs 10 studies and only two out of eight work, and they only show the good ones and suppress the bad ones then the doctor and patient are misled especially in the informed consent. patients sign off that they know the risks and benefits. So, that's a law for about 19 years. The fine for breaking this law is about $13,000 a day per trial omitted. So every day they're late, the meter runs 13 grand per day. So take a wild guess how many fines the FDA has collected in those 19 years? Zero if you guessed zero You are correct. Zero not a dollar so
1:23:25 So Oxford University did the math and if the FDA had enforced a law, pharma would owe $19 billion. Three weeks ago at the end of March, the new FDA Commissioner Dr Marty McCary put out this announcement and he said pharma has been suppressing unfavorable clinical trial results. And they use the word suppressing which means hiding not showing omitting So this is like the first time a commissioner in that job has come out in the open and said it. He sent messages to 2200 companies, 2200 and message wasn't a fine. It was just saying hey we see you we know your out of compliance You have to fix it That's it And you might say that's a little thing but
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RFK Jr., MAHA and Pharma Corruption
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is working within the Trump administration to reform the food pyramid and address "Big Pharma" corruption through the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) initiative. As a career lawyer who has sued pharmaceutical companies, Kennedy is expected to build a massive case against industry malpractice. However, skeptics worry that the embedded corruption and liability shields may be too large to overcome.
1:24:14 Just take a look at the enforcement that happened in the last 19 years. The only letters that were sent out were like eight in 19 years. So, um, the only thing I can hope is RFK Jr. is doing two things in parallel, one is getting all the healthy stuff and the maha stuff which I think he's been doing a pretty good job we've brought back a real food pyramid we're getting rid of all kinds of things that shouldn't be in our food were trying to educate people about what is real food some of the food companies are changing
1:24:57 But I hope in parallel he is building a monster, because he is a lawyer. This is what he's been doing. He sued pharma companies for his entire career. I hope he's building a monster case that will send people to the electric chair and you know and he has another couple of years to do it I really, really hope that because that to me was a big part of the Trump administration. When Kennedy jumps in and says, I'm going to be apart of this... And we know he knows it's bull crap! We know he knows that this stuff is bad and dangerous. Now you laugh because do you think that's not even in the cards? That he won't do that? He doesn't seem like he's a feared kind of guy. I think he wants to do it
1:25:44 I think the team around him wants to do it, but there is so much embedded and there's so much corruption by Pharma. Where's the $19 billion you could have collected? Now they got nothing, we got zero collected. And you have the liability scam, and you have the advertising on TV scam. You have capture of the media... ...and these guys that come on TV that promote this stuff and they get paid to do it? The networks get extra money? So he gives up? He's like I can't do it! It's too big?! That's what it looks like to me. Well, that would be very disappointing
1:26:32 Well, I'll be disappointed. Yeah... Hmm... Okay well that was a bummer thanks. Let's do a little update on Iran with just quick little some financial economic fury update from the gay General Patton Just to put a fine point on this though is the president in the process of winding down this war or at- Say what? Let's put a fine point on it Adam. Yeah well this is uh manhands welker so yeah again they're not mutually exclusive sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate oh okay NBC News is reporting that President Trump is considering sending troops into Iran will the administration use troops to secure
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Karg Island, Iran Bombing Campaign
The US Treasury Secretary was questioned regarding a potential bombing campaign against military installations at Karg Island, a critical nexus for Iranian oil. Reports suggest the Iranian regime's command and control system is in chaos, with recent missile launches described as acts of desperation. The administration maintains that "all options are on the table," including the possibility of Karg Island becoming a US asset.
1:27:20 Why is she asking the Secretary of the Treasury these questions? Is what I want to know. How would he know? This happens all the time, you pointed this out before this is not the first time that he's been grilled on stuff that he should have any connection too Well, he is the general patent secretary. Again as President Trump said during the press break yesterday when he was going out to Marine One He's not gonna give away what we're going to do As President Trump always does, he's leaving all options on the table We had a very successful bombing campaign against military installations at Carg Island, The Nexus
1:28:02 for all the Iranian oil supply. What could happen with Karg Island? We'll see and again, just to be clear the command and control system of the Iranian regime is in chaos this is Hitler's bunker. Hitler is dead. Himmler is dead. Goering is dead. Oh no! Eva Gardner is dead most of what you're seeing are lone wolf activities the mid-range ICBM that was shot off these two missiles yesterday. That's out of desperation, Kristen. Well he knows a lot for a money guy! You bring up Carg Island I want to ask you about your statement you said it could become a US asset what exactly does that mean? Could U.S. troops go into Carg Island to secure it? Again as they said all options are on the table
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Iranian Oil Sanctions, China Revenue
The Treasury Department recently lifted sanctions on Iranian oil stored on tankers, a move critics say provides Iran with $14 billion in revenue. Officials argue this "jujitsus" the Iranians by allowing the US a better "line of sight" to block accounts when the oil is sold to countries like Japan or Korea. However, oil sold to China is often "recycled" or used directly, making it harder for the US to track or block the funds.
1:28:49 Okay, so that's a possibility. All options are on the table. Alright let me talk about your announcement this past week on Friday the Treasury Department lifted sanctions on Iranian oil stored on tankers now I chose this because The previous clip that we played on the show ago, he was doing the math and he was fighting with his calculator but he did it wrong because he said 60% of 150 or do you want just $100? And his math was off on the 60 percent. So he's changed that now in his answer, a move that would effectively allow Iran to get more than 14 billion dollars of oil revenue. Why is the U.S. helping to fund a country that it's currently at war with? Again, Kristen, why don't we have good facts here?
1:29:40 That Iranian oil was always going to be sold to the Chinese. It was going to be sold at a discount So which is better Kristen? The seven the which is better if they were good if oil prices spiked to $150 and they were getting 70% of that or Oil prices below 100 it's better than where they are now and to be clear We had always planned for this contingency about 140 million barrels are out on the water. In essence, we are jujitsuing the Iranians. We're using their own oil against them. We have a much better line of sight to be clear at Treasury
1:30:22 when this oil goes to if it goes to Indonesia, if it goes to Japan, if it goes to Korea we have a much better line of sight and are able to block accounts that the oil goes into. When it goes into China it completely gets recycled so the fort... To be clear that 14 billion I don't understand that for the two things he says here one is we get to block the accounts that the oil goes into I mean maybe the accounts that will be paying for the oil but i don't know if there's someone go to the bank and say here's some oil. And then what he's talking about yeah that's yes we have been about recycled
1:31:02 The Chinese reselling it to somebody else? I think that's what he means, yeah. No but that's not what they do with the oil they use this stuff. He is saying they recycle it! Line of sight and are able to block accounts that the oil goes into when it goes into China It completely gets recycled so for to be clear that 14 billion number is grossly overstated Let me unpack what you're just saying. First of all, how much is it? And second of all I don't hear you disputing that Iran will get some of the money. Iran already gets a huge amount of the money because Iran is the largest sponsor of state terrorism and China has been funding them
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Shah of Iran, 1974 Oil Crisis
A 1974 interview between Mike Wallace and the Shah of Iran suggests that the global oil shortage was a "fraud" manufactured by oil companies to enrich themselves. The Shah claimed that oil was being diverted by "nefarious actors" and that companies like Aramco saw profits rise by 400% during the crisis. This historical perspective challenges the narrative that the 1970s gas lines were solely due to a lack of available supply.
1:31:40 China's been fun. What is the connection there? They get a lot of money because they sponsor state terrorism? Yeah, he's not saying that... What is the logic in it today shows about illogic And here is the president with the latest on the negotiations Today President Trump cancelled plans for his top envoys Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the war The president spoke in Florida right before returning to Washington DC We're not going to spend 15 hours in airplanes all the time, going back and forth. to be giving a document that was not good enough. We got Zoom! And so we'll deal by telephone and they can call us anytime they want. Tonight Iran's foreign minister who left Pakistan is questioning whether the US is serious about diplomacy I agree, zoom call people let's save some money save some time zoom call So I was sent a clip
1:32:40 which I'd never seen before, and i think it's Mike Wallace interviewing the then Shah of Iran. Have you seen this clip? Yes, I have. Good because I was puzzled by it! Have you seen the lines of cars stretching for blocks in some cases for miles... This is 1974 the gas oil shortage, the gas crisis! Waiting to get gas... I have seen pictures and you cannot... But you have imported more than any time in the past Well not recently we haven't You have You mean we are still importing more oil than we were, let's say in September? Do you believe that? I can't say for sure. But what is certain is that you are not importing less... Than when we were importing last September then this whole thing was a fraud? You know that ships are changing their destinations two or three times in the oceans
1:33:44 You sell the oil for a certain destination and it ends up somewhere else What you seem to be saying is that there is some fraud involved but that there is something going on That doesn't meet the eye or something is going on for sure and who was being enriched by it? The oil companies, yes. You know that one oil company has made 67% interest this year in another one even more Well, the president of Aramco acknowledges. Yes? Not the president...the chairman of the board of Aramco acknowledged to us that their profits
1:34:26 The parent company will go up by 400% next year, just as Iran's profits will rise. But this is our wealth, our natural wealth for them it is only a question of manipulation So the implication here 1974 I'm old enough to remember I was not in America in the gas lines but I was in the Netherlands where we had car-free Sundays there was no driving on Sunday because there wasn't enough oil to make gasolina for the entire country. What I'm hearing the Shah say here is that it wasn't that the oil wasn't available, but it was being diverted by nefarious actors other places. Yeah, yeah, cute! Did you know this? Do you think that's true? Well there was never documented that would be true... There were supposed to be a shortage we weren't getting enough
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Marc Rich, Commodity Trading History
The history of commodity trading is highlighted through the career of Marc Rich, who made billions trading Iranian oil through a secretive pipeline in Israel. Rich was eventually indicted by prosecutor Rudy Giuliani for tax fraud and trading with Iran during the hostage crisis. He and his partner, Pinky Green, fled to Switzerland and continued their business as the world's largest commodity trading house until Rich was pardoned by Bill Clinton.
1:35:19 And or the prices were going up and they kind of created a shortage because of the price. I don't know, maybe? Well... It's possible! Well here is the coincidence. I mean I went through that working for the air pollution district and since i had a car government car I didn't have any these issues. Just drove it around. You just drove it around as you go to the government pump and get filled up whenever you wanted We didn't have any government pumps, but I don't remember waiting in long lines. So the oil baron had given me a book to read couple weeks ago, a couple months ago, I talked about it briefly. The men who run the world, people who run the world
1:36:09 And it's about the commodity traders, the people who actually buy this stuff and you know they're organizing ghost ships and loading an offloading from one ship to the next. Oh, you need some oil from Libya? Don't worry we'll go in! We know guys on the ground they won't shoot us... It's a really good book and The Freakonomics podcast had the authors of this book on just this week And here's their version of what happens during the 70s with an old show favorite, Mark Rich. And Mark Rich we know because he wound up in Switzerland and was pardoned by President Clinton on the last day of his presidency, and he arguably was
1:36:58 The guy who really put commodity trading on the map. A lot of what you needed to do to make money in the oil trade in those early days was to have a good enough relationship with one of the big oil producers that they would sell you oil at a price that was probably too low one of his big trade flows was through this extremely secretive pipeline that went through Israel, that was built as a joint venture between Israel and Iran before the fall of the Shah in great secrecy. And Mark Rich would be buying Iranian oil putting it through the pipeline supplying Israel but also supplying Europe through this pipeline which then became enormously valuable when the Suez Canal closed in 1967
1:37:41 after Israel launched an attack on Egypt and Syria. This brief war was over but the Suez Canal stayed closed until 1975, and for Mark Rich that was a gift from the gods and he made huge amounts of money. Mark Rich became this almost larger-than-life figure in commodity trading – the most profitable commodity trader ever! We spoke to a number of former senior people at Mark Rich who said that the company made $1 billion dollars of profit in 1979, the year of the Iranian Revolution which in those days would have made it one of the 10 largest companies in America. And this was a company owned by a small handful of people that only people in the commodities industry had ever heard of,
1:38:20 But that didn't last because Mark Rich caught the attention of US law and particularly of Rudy Giuliani, then a prosecutor who indicted him for tax fraud and for trading with Iran during the hostage crisis. So he and his partner Pinky Green fled to the U.S., to Switzerland became fugitives from U.S justice and then carried on their business of being the world's largest commodity trading house despite this U.S indictment hanging over their heads First of all, a name like Pinky Green is just awesome. Everybody needs a friend whose name is Pinky Green But I didn't know that Giuliani was involved in that and to me yeah this kind of rings true This might have been a manufactured crisis by a bunch of shysters running around doing all this oil business with Iran and Israel of all two countries
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Shadow Traders, Russian Oil Sanctions
A new set of "shadowy traders" based in Dubai has emerged to facilitate the flow of sanctioned Russian and Iranian oil. These traders frequently change their names to evade US sanctions, often rebranding Iranian oil as "Malaysian" before it enters the Chinese market. Political scientists argue that sanctions on fungible commodities like oil often fail because the product will always find a market through these intermediaries.
1:39:14 Come on, we're being hoodwinked about all of this stuff. All of this stuff is fake and gay! What you're paying at the pump now? Fake and gay...all of it This is all manipulation They have one more clip here about today's situation And Giuliani's a suspicious character Have you heard Kiriakou talk about him? No, Kiriakou was on the up-and-up too These are all suspicious characters None of them are any good. If Mark Rich were starting out today, what would he be doing? He'd probably be trying to trade Russian-Iranian Venezuelan oil selling it to India and China I think what happened here is Trump became the new Mark Rich! He's like, well now I can do this... ...I'll just do it for America Those are the dodgy bits in the oil market where there is huge amounts of money to be made which rely on having good connections and a willingness to bend or break the rules
1:40:07 Now somebody is doing that plainly. Lots of people are doing that, for the most part not the principal characters of our book because the principal characters of our book have become such enormous companies that they're too reliant on the US dollar system to risk falling foul of the U.S government For the most part that Russian oil flow for example Iranian oil flow which is subject even stricter sanctions has gone into the hands of more shadowy traders. There's this new set of traders that has popped up in Dubai who change his name every few months, including sometimes because they get sanctioned by the US government which is involved in trading a lot of the Russian oil. A lot of the Iranian oil gets traded or even bartered directly by Chinese companies and Chinese buyers. Sometimes it gets shipped via Malaysia where it gets rebranded as Malaysian Oil
1:40:58 and then imported into China as Malaysian rather than Iranian oil. There are political scientists who make the argument that sanctions often fail for a variety of reasons, do they factor in what you're talking about right now which is just that there are shadow dealers essentially who are finding ways to get around the sanctions? One of the key arguments for why people say that sanctions don't work particularly sanctions on things like commodities because If commodities are produced then as a rule they tend to flow and they tend to find the market because they're fungible, it's quite hard trace them. I wouldn't say it's universally true for example in 2012 when the US and Europe ratcheted up sanctions on Iran Iranian oil production and exports did fall pretty substantially This whole thing there is so much we're not aware of There's a lot going on with this
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Manosphere Podcasters, Trump Deportation Promises
Prominent "Manosphere" podcasters like Theo Von and Adin Ross are reportedly cooling their support for Donald Trump. This shift follows concerns over Trump's deportation plans and the use of podcast clips in government immigration promos. Critics on CNN and MSNBC suggest that Trump is losing his cultural relevance as his own supporters begin to view him as a "cultural punchline."
1:41:51 I pray that Trump knows what he's doing. He must have some view of this, of what is happening and Besant probably does for sure. The money part they've kind of got nailed down Well, we're just pawns in the game. Oh! We're just podcaster pawns. Podcast? The worst! Speaking of podcasters they are all turning on Trump man. The Manosphere podcasters are turning on Trump Something's changed On day one I will launch the largest deportation program in American history That was the winning election promise this is the reality
1:42:32 arrests at workplaces and hardware stores. And some of those huge supporters now publicly cooling. The storming into the f***ing Home Depot and arresting people? No, no that's not cool either! The military in the street I think is a dangerous precedent. Heard you got deported dude Theo Von furious that this video of his was used by the government in an immigration promo Aiden Ross who gave Trump a Tesla Now going in the other direction So you both voted first time last year right Yes. For Trump? Yes How do these podcasts affect your vote? I kind of be able to hear him talk for three hours it kinda gets you a little bit more, oh this is who he is He's a little bit more human When you see these man-spread podcasters moving away from the president what do you make of all that? I think its important to make your own decisions and not blindly follow like a celebrity or a podcaster just because you enjoy watching their show
1:43:23 Yeah, that was CNN. Here's MSN now But the other risk is that they are now potentially turning down Trump into a cultural punchline right and that he's an idiot that his supporters are dorks That you're in fooled into doing all this stuff And then there's a failure and you know Donald Trump for better or for worse has had an incredible ability to shape the perceptions of him and the cultural relevance that he has And to a degree, he loses that control when these people turn on him. When his own supporters turn on him and that hasn't really happened in the entirety of his political career. These people are not MAGA they are just politically curious podcasters who kind of got sucked into support Trump Now you ask is it dangerous? Of course its dangerous politically but is justified and I would argue it's justified because there are host of promises Donald Trump made
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No Agenda Analysis, Audience Capture
The hosts defend their analytical approach against accusations of "supporting" or "defending" Donald Trump. They argue that unlike "audience captured" podcasts that reflexively attack the President, No Agenda seeks to provide a different perspective by looking for the "opposite" of the mainstream narrative. The discussion emphasizes that their goal is analysis of strategy rather than blind political support.
1:44:16 this sect in particular, but the voters in general that he's just not followed through on. It's not just to stay out of Middle East wars it's not just to be completely transparent on the Epstein files He literally said he would bring down gasoline prices by half So for the people who email me I've noticed this trend and the trend is two terms defending and supporting because the emails I get You know, well yeah it's okay but you're defending Trump. You're supporting Trump and just because I don't think either of us are hair on fire slamming Trump which is what the audience captured podcasts are doing because their audiences are very similar to ours... You're supporting Trump! You're defending him
1:45:12 We're giving you analysis, we're trying to figure out what is going on. What his strategy would be presuming that he's not stupid or nuts or senile So you are going to get a different result by listening to the No Agenda podcast That doesn't mean we're defending or supporting anything. We're trying to see it from... I've learned in the 18 years we've been doing this, and really has been during this show that the world that you see is usually if you turn it upside down, that's the reality of it It's a strangest thing If everyone's going right he should be looking left don't look over here look over there
1:45:57 So when everyone's saying Trump is nuts and he's senile and he's demented, and he's a liar. And he doesn't know what he's doing I'm looking for the thing where it maybe it's exactly the opposite so The only thing I'll defend is our analysis and I think it's good that we do that. I think you should cherish what we're doing And most people say, I'm not going to stop listening but you're wrong and you're defending and supporting it. No! We are giving you a different analysis... ...and you should be happy about that different analysis It may strengthen your own beliefs. It may make you question them But either way please don't write these long emails explaining how we've gone off the rails I told somebody
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Federal Firing Squads, Execution Moratorium
The Trump administration is reportedly lifting the moratorium on federal executions and reintroducing firing squads to "streamline" the process. The hosts jokingly suggest that bringing back the guillotine would be "cool" for television rights. This move reverses the Biden administration's previous ban on federal capital punishment.
1:46:44 I'm sorry? I don't see this going off the rails. No, I mean... If you wanted to say something was off the rails have a clip Okay he's got something he's got a clip and off-the-rails clip! I think now this is funny Trump administration approves firing squads. Alright, Ryan Nobles joins us live in studio and Ryan another headline we're tracking from the Justice Department they're bringing back firing squads for federal executions? Yeah that's right Tom the Biden administration had placed a moratorium on federal execution But the Trump administration is lifting that ban and planning to reintroduce other forms of execution beyond lethal injections like firing squads. Tom, they say it's to streamline the process and speed up those executions. I personally okay first of all i'm all for all of this uh i just want the tv rights This is all i've ever asked for Uh, I think I think that if I had the TV rights to all firing squads daniel brunetti would find the money to back us
1:47:45 to do this television show. I also think the guillotine would be a good, cool thing to bring back? The guillotine would be cool especially if they lift the head up by the guys... By their hair! Breathing for air and the mouth going up and down Oh man That would be entertainment Speaking of entertainment The biggest box office smash Have you heard? What? Michael Jackson But this is based on the Broadway play, right? Well this is the biopic. This is THE movie! So this is a biopic...this not the Broadway show that you're- No no no. This is the biopic it's a big production Lionsgate here we go I got a clip Ready whenever you are Michael
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Michael Jackson Biopic, Abuse Allegations
Lionsgate is producing a Michael Jackson biopic starring his nephew, Jafar Jackson, which reportedly glosses over child sex abuse allegations. The film focuses on Jackson's ascent to superstardom through 1984, leading to protests from survivors and criticism from the director of "Leaving Neverland." Jackson's daughter, Paris Jackson, has also condemned the film for perceived inaccuracies.
1:48:36 Michael explores his ascent to superstardom from the Jackson 5 and a childhood in the spotlight. Y'all willing to fight for it? Yes, sir! To escaping his abusive father and manager Joe Jackson's grip I need to think I told you at the bank. The title role is played by the King of Pop's nephew Jafar Jackson, what i want the world to feel? The biopic ends in 1984 at the peak of Michael's thriller superstardom but it glosses over a central part of his life story- the child sex abuse allegations that still haunt his legacy
1:49:16 The filmmakers say they planned on tackling the allegations, which first surfaced in 1993. But that they were cut because of legal constraints. One's understanding of Michael Jackson is not complete if you refuse to look at the whole picture The Jackson estate, which was involved in the film maintains his innocence and calls the claims against him lies and money grabs. The pop star was acquitted in 2005 and died four years later. We drive in but the allegations would ramp up again in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland
1:49:52 Hello, Wade. The documentary's director spoke to the Hollywood Reporter about the new film saying people just don't care about the allegations even if in his view Jackson is worse than Epstein. I think with Michael Jackson he was almost too big to fail. The musicians daughter Paris Jackson also condemned the film There's a lot of inaccuracy and there are just full blown lies. There is at least one protest planned outside the Canadian theatre with organizers calling the movie a slap in the face to all child sexual abuse survivors. Taria Esri, Global News, Montreal So everybody is in luck because I happen to be somewhat an authority on Michael Jackson having met him more than once
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Adam Curry, Michael Jackson Meeting
Adam Curry recounts his personal interactions with Michael Jackson during his time at MTV, describing the singer as "asexual" rather than a predator. Curry notes that Jackson requested him specifically for a meeting at MJJ Studios, where he saw Jackson interacting with underprivileged children in a non-sexual, caring manner. Curry also mentions being "hung up on" by MSNBC after suggesting a murder angle following Jackson's death.
1:50:39 Having been in the music business during at least part of his Amazing career. In fact at one point I was called upon as an expert in all things Michael Jackson Oh, here we go When he died and MSNBC called me This is your first and last visit to MSNBC. I mean there seems to be an insatiable appetite for this Yes absolutely, and i'm amazed as you know that everyone seems to show the footage of these rehearsals just two days before it's done You know here's a guy
1:51:15 who clearly was in great physical shape. He had 30, 40 concerts coming up in the O2 Arena in London. That's a huge production you have to be preparing yourself for year and advance at least physically can't put on a show like that without an enormous insurance coverage which includes a tremendous amount of physical testing. So I'm amazed at what happened that I know that there's breaking news about some form of medical medicinal drugs that were found in his home. Quite frankly, I'm amazed and no one is looking at a murder angle on this. And they hung up on me and have never called again
1:51:57 But of course, the doctor was convicted of killing him. Yeah, and his lawyer who was married to Catherine you nailed it in these guys You know they just you weren't playing the game. I was not playing the game so yeah Kamala Harris as a side note was the prosecutor on that trial that might tell you something he was acquitted So when your acquitted then its done but It's very sad to see this theme keep coming up that he was a child molester and having met him, I can tell you this guy was asexual. There was no sex going on with this guy! The one time was with Brooke Shields...I think he actually found her attractive
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Video Vanguard Award, MJJ Studios
Michael Jackson's performance at the MTV Video Music Awards was contingent on the Video Vanguard Award being named after him. Adam Curry describes visiting Jackson's studio, where he saw the singer standing on an apple crate to appear taller and witnessed Howie Mandel performing voices for children. Curry laments that younger generations are largely unaware of Jackson's massive cultural impact.
1:52:48 But when I went to, um...I'll just tell the story briefly. So MTV was filled with deals. MTV was all deals, deals, deals and they wanted Michael Jackson to perform at the VMA's, The Video Music Awards And he said, OK. But under two conditions and one of them was that he would be given the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award of the Year and that the award would be named after him which they changed the minute JLo won it but okay so there They're not good people if they change that award. But that was all political, of course because for some reason Michael Jackson fiddled with kids which I just do not believe and so i had to go to Los Angeles you can see the video on YouTube me and Tom Freston Michael Jackson in that video is taller than I am That's because he was standing on apple crate Because...I guess he didn't know how tall I was He requested me specifically Not quite sure why
1:53:49 But when I walked into MJJ Studios, there must have been 30 kids. And they were brown and black and I think that they were underprivileged kids and they had this beautiful playground and there were nannies and nurses around them taking care of them. And Howie Mandel was there doing Bobby's World voices. Michael Jackson truly loved children And there was nothing sexual about it. That's just a lie and for whatever reason, or money probably people just keep bringing this up over and over again so whereas I'm not defending President Trump i will defend Michael Jackson having met him more than once this guy was asexual and uh...I'm interested in the movie people say it's no good but I'm interested in seeing it I would go watch I'm glad I'm glad its out
1:54:44 If only for the reason that I recently asked a room full of 20 year olds and they said well so tell us about You know what you did at MTV. They never seen a video on MTV I said, well, you know it's like Diana Ross and Mick Jagger and David Bowie and Michael Jackson. They had no idea They had no idea who Michael Jackson was Of course why would they? Yeah, now they do That is my report Yeah, well you've done this before and I think it's valid. Thank you. Sounds right to me yeah So I have a couple of just I don't know how much time we have left We got some time for something. I got Brooks and Capehart This is literally the definition of fake and gay Brooks and Capehart
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Jerome Powell, DOJ Investigation Dropped
The Justice Department dropped its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding alleged lies about headquarters renovations. This move, led by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, clears the path for Kevin Warsh to be confirmed as Powell's successor. Senator Tom Tillis had previously threatened to block the nomination until the investigation was closed.
1:55:36 This was provided to me by Steve, the clip collector. Because I had stopped doing the Brooks and K-Part gig for a while. I was giving it a rest And I didn't realize they've given it a rest for so long. It's like four months Because I think mostly because you were bitching and moaning about that but because you hate Brooks, and he hate Capehart pretty much with good reason So I found this interesting This is a couple of things they're discussing the DOJ dropping their case against Powell Which they've done In fact, you could play a pre clip here on Powell. You got a preclip there may be a pretty clip this Where's the preclip? It would be under under Powell Powell No, I don't see it think you have a pre-clip pretty sure I do Know whatever. Okay, it's beside the point we just go right to these so here we have the
1:56:40 discussion of dropping the case. PBS News Hour, that's your pre clip okay? The Justice Department is dropping its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over whether he lied to Congress about renovations at the Feds headquarters instead the US Attorney for the District of Columbia Janine Pirro said the Feds Inspector General would be looking into cost overruns at this site. The announcement opens a pathway for Kevin Warsh to be confirmed as Powell successor. Earlier this week, Republican Senator Tom Tillis threatened to block his nomination unless the DOJ dropped its investigation. At the White House today Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt urged Tillis to move forward
1:57:21 Senator Tillis should do the right thing and move to confirm Kevin Warsh as speedily as possible. He is a phenomenal candidate to lead the Fed, and we shouldn't be holding our nation's economy hostage because of a disagreement with the Department of Justice. The DOJ investigation of Powell unfolded against the backdrop of President Trump's repeated criticism of the Fed chair for not lowering interest rates faster. Okay Yes. All right, so here we go with a little analysis and something caught me off guard. Can I ask you a question first? Yeah So as Fed Federal Reserve chairman which is your the head of a bunch of banks with
1:58:01 government sounding name. Well, you're not the head of the banks You're ahead of a bunch... You are just ahead of this committee basically Committee from a bunch of banks and people Yeah Okay I'm not..I am just saying it's not a federal any It is not a government thing Yes, its independent Its just a name It's a club of banks That's like 24 hour cleaner One hour photo A one-hour photo yeah Is it up to the actual Federal Reserve Chairman himself? to lower in or to change interest rates? Or is that the entire Federal Open Market Committee system, it is. Is there is the chair of that because it's very confusing to me. The President appoints the chair, they gets confirmed by Senate has nothing to do with the government but can that individual that one person can he say I'm changing the interest rates? I think you can
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Federal Reserve Independence, David Brooks Analysis
David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discussed the independence of the Federal Reserve on PBS NewsHour, with Brooks calling the system one of the "crown jewels" of the country. The hosts critique Brooks for referring to bankers as "civil servants" and questioning the Fed's status as a government entity. The discussion also touches on Senator Tom Tillis's "courage" in standing up to the Trump administration regarding the Warsh nomination.
1:57:21 Senator Tillis should do the right thing and move to confirm Kevin Warsh as speedily as possible. He is a phenomenal candidate to lead the Fed, and we shouldn't be holding our nation's economy hostage because of a disagreement with the Department of Justice. The DOJ investigation of Powell unfolded against the backdrop of President Trump's repeated criticism of the Fed chair for not lowering interest rates faster. Okay Yes. All right, so here we go with a little analysis and something caught me off guard. Can I ask you a question first? Yeah So as Fed Federal Reserve chairman which is your the head of a bunch of banks with
1:58:01 government sounding name. Well, you're not the head of the banks You're ahead of a bunch... You are just ahead of this committee basically Committee from a bunch of banks and people Yeah Okay I'm not..I am just saying it's not a federal any It is not a government thing Yes, its independent Its just a name It's a club of banks That's like 24 hour cleaner One hour photo A one-hour photo yeah Is it up to the actual Federal Reserve Chairman himself? to lower in or to change interest rates? Or is that the entire Federal Open Market Committee system, it is. Is there is the chair of that because it's very confusing to me. The President appoints the chair, they gets confirmed by Senate has nothing to do with the government but can that individual that one person can he say I'm changing the interest rates? I think you can
1:58:57 Wow. I mean, he does it in consultation he just doesn't do it but...I think you can But is that guy so that guy can wake up and say let's make a 2% Let's make 10%. Yeah, yeah, I think so Okay alright now back to your clip I could be wrong but I think so Back to your clip So now there something noteworthy here see if you can spot it This is DOJ drops Powell probe. The US Justice Department dropped its probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after admitting it lacked evidence and voters in Virginia approved Democrats redistricting efforts for all of that more we turn now to the analysis of Brooks and Capehart, that is the Atlantic's David Brooks
1:59:37 And Jonathan Capehart of MS Now, it's always great to see you both. So the DOJ dropped its probe as we said into Fed Chair Jerome Powell in part to clear a path for the confirmation of Kevin Walsh is his successor but also because the federal judge effectively crippled US Attorney Jeanine Pirro investigation David what do you see is the takeaways? Who would have thought lack of evidence hurts her persecution You know I think first of all Donald Trump Like every president, frankly would love to have a Fed chair do what he wants. Because he can juice the economy at the right time for the election Trump was obviously the only one who would actually act on that And it should be said we should appreciate the fact that federal reserve system is one of the crown jewels of our country
2:00:18 It was passed, obviously in the progressive era. But you look at Greenspan what Bernanke did was miraculous I think Powell has been an excellent Fed chair. The fact that we have these independent agencies who are doing their job with civil servants doing their job is just something we should be proud of and the fact that it's under threat and still under threat should still alarm us even if we've had a reprieve on this The second point is that Tom Tillis, the senator who's retiring who was holding up the Warsh nomination. It would be interesting to see if other senators who are not retiring start doing that kind of thing standing up to Trump now there's approvals in the 30s and not in the 40s and I anticipate a few more senators will discover some courage when it comes time to stand up for the administration they have lacked for last eight years
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David Brooks, New York Times Departure
David Brooks has left The New York Times after 22 years to join The Atlantic, a move the hosts describe as joining a "left-wing rag." His final column for the Times was a 2,800-word essay on the state of the country, which critics described as rambling and poorly written. The transition marks a significant shift for the prominent conservative columnist.
2:01:08 Well, the thing that kind of gets me is it sounds like Brooks believes that this is a part of the government. Crown Jewels! Sounds like it I know. Civil servants? No! Bankers?! What do you mean civil servants? Okay what was... The thing they caught my attention which he missed... no evidence? No, its David Brooks from The Atlantic The so-called conservative Republican from the Atlantic. What happened to his New York Times gig? Oh, that's an interesting question. Good observation! This began in the New York Times... He was a New York Times columnist for 22 years and the other guy, Capehart was at Washington Post guy now he is MSNOW which is Zip, which you know pays nothing so I heard then I went what?! And so I had to dig back and Brooks quit The New York Times
2:02:09 or was ousted, I can't tell. And he wrote one of the... It's hard to say one or the other because it doesn't really say in his... But he wrote one of the going away columns on January 30th! That's how long ago it's been since he's been out of The New York Times, January 30th And I read this column which was like a, it was war and peace. This is a column that ran over 2800 words for an essay where he's moaning and groaning about the state of affairs in the country. People should go back and read this thing it's terror poorly... not gonna
2:02:49 condemn other writers, but poorly written and it just rambles. It's like one of these the type of essay you write when you're not given a length, make it 1200 words make it 800 words no I'm gonna write until I drop. Forever! So he writes over 2800 words with this ramble. Run that thing through Chad GPT have it condensed come on everyone does it And so he says at the end that I'm going to big. I'm taking the leap and I'm going to bigger and better things, and then ends up at The Atlantic? This is the Loren Jobs left-wing rag soon to be sued out of existence Possibly mm-hmm So I just thought that was yeah, I missed that one yeah anyway, so
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Kevin Warsh, Interest Rate Refinancing
Kevin Warsh is viewed as a "substantive" pick for the Federal Reserve who may lower interest rates to help the President "refinance the country." While Powell is credited with driving down inflation without a recession, his term is ending next month. The hosts discuss the potential economic impact of a significant interest rate cut and Trump's background as a "refi guy."
2:03:39 just taken aback. So here's part two of this, where Kaye Park jumps in. Sorry? Kaye Park jumps in. Do you think about that Jonathan as President Trump's approval rating starts to soften do you think more Republicans will use leverage wherever they can find it? One can only hope Senator Tillis he won this particular war because he made it clear for weeks He is not voting for anybody's confirmation until that lawsuit went away And look, give the president a little bit of props here in that he just said okay fine. Fine if the prosecution is over I'm going to get my guy in and maybe he will do what I want him to do on interest rates but we'll have to take Mr Warsh at his word that he says that he's not going to be a puppet of the President We'll see. And Powell's term ends next month does this episode change the dynamics around his departure
2:04:36 Or the search, the appointment, the confirmation that expected confirmation of his successor. Well, if you're Powell you're worried that they are going to come after you again. And I think that's one of the reasons he is reluctant to leave because he won't have some certain protections but I think he kept on doing his job no matter what and this was a very tricky economy with inflation rising and it was not expected that he would be able to drive down inflation without recession and he did it. That's amazing! And I thought Kevin Morse is a pick-the best possible pick Trump could've had I've seen him speak at conferences for years and he's a serious guy who, a normal Republican might have picked. Which is not always the case with the Trump administration, substantive guy So i think all things considered that part of the government is in reasonably good shape And they have a gigantic new building A big wasted money building Again with the that part of the government
2:05:37 Yeah, good point. Isn't he an economist this Brooks character? No I don't know unless the other guy Who am i thinking of yeah you're thinking of that the guy who won a Nobel Prize every yeah that guy's a different Yeah, well, I mean I think Walsh seems to be saying that he's going to come in and lower interest rates. Well, we'll find out won't we? What would happen if he just said boom two points off would that drive everybody nuts? No one is doing that. If they took half a point off it'd be a big deal
2:06:15 Why is that a big deal? What happens when you take half a point off. It frees up a lot of money, it lowers... Yeah, yeah money! It drops inflation should because things get cheaper it's cheaper to take out loans But the main point is to lower the interest rate so that The president can refinance the country Well that's your thesis and I... Trumps a refi guy he knows what to do Well he definitely is a refi guy So, you got Besant in there? Well we'll see. We're at 39 trillion and it's quite a lot. You know this is speaking of finances this is a value for value podcast A lot of people may not realize that they're just listening and then now these guys switch to some other segment and I drop off after that but this is actually where it gets kind of fun because this is the feedback portion This goes two ways Where people
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Value for Value, Podcasting 2.0 Innovations
The No Agenda podcast operates on a "value for value" model, encouraging listeners to return value through time, talent, or treasure. The hosts highlight technical innovations from Podcasting 2.0, such as "Podping" and chapter-changing transcripts, which are supported by modern apps like Podverse. They also discuss the "live bat signal" used to notify listeners when the show is broadcasting.
2:07:11 send value back to us for the value they received from the podcast. And that is why I'd like to say in the morning, to you, the man who put the C in SPLC! The one and only Mr John... Oops! C-A-X! Yeah well good morning to you Mr Adam Curl so in the morning all those ships and sea boots and graffiti and the air subs of the Waterloo Davidson Knights out there In the morning to the trolls in the troll county! Okay 2011 2011 listening live at knowagendastream.com for those of you who are using Podverse and say hey why does it say you're live but I hear something else? I'm not sure what's going on
2:07:54 We send off the live bat signal through the podcasting 2.0 system That's what triggers your bat signal on your modern podcast app and we do turn it off afterwards And so that should then tell you that were no longer live But if it does show that then talk to Mitch and the guys over there at Podverse, they'll straighten it out for me Do you have your noise machines back? Is that what's happening finally got it right here got some stuff there good You can get one of those modern podcast apps which you recommend at podcastapps.com These are the ones you want for many features that are used on the no agenda podcasts including chapters With different pieces of art that switch, you can see them in your car or just as you're looking at your even on Noagendershow.net I think we have the chapter changing transcripts all these are
2:08:43 great innovations that we pioneered over there at podcastindex.org and we recommend that you use them, also the Podping technology when we update the podcast within 90 seconds your app will have it no more waiting around on those legacy apps to finally update something before I continue how are you feeling? You're sounding pretty good today I didn't get a lot of sleep. Oh But I feel okay, yeah, how's the monitoring going? How is that that The telemetry that you're hooked up to now. I don't know Yeah, I won't find out anything till after the two weeks is up and they and they analyze it Hmm okay, but your chest is okay use no pain. You're still good. Yeah. Yeah if I'm getting out now
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Health Update, Dietitian and Nutrition
John Dvorak provides a health update, mentioning his use of a telemetry monitor and his interactions with a new dietitian who uses modern research rather than the "1950s pyramid." He discusses the challenges of recovering from his recent operation, including issues with "dry mouth" and monitoring his phosphorus levels. Dvorak also mentions walking around his neighborhood and visiting a Mexican market as part of his recovery.
2:09:28 You're getting out? Oh, you're walking around walking in the neighborhood. I was...I went to the Mercado the other day to do some shopping in the Mexican market. Oh nice! Yeah And do you have a guide with you? Do you have a... Well Brennan's around incase I keel over. Do you have a cane that can poke kids? No I don't have a cane. Stay away from me kids! Hey get out of my way! Get out of my way kids! Look at this! Whoa I'm sorry there is an accident Oh man, as part of our value for value process and system you can support us with your time your talent and your treasure. We appreciate all of it we've received so many wonderful ways of help that people put back into the show boots on the ground everybody's an expert in something So you definitely have to tell us if we're wrong about something or there just something you know about because it happens
2:10:24 Up your alley so to speak also our end of show mixers Always love that they do that. There's more and more AI slop, but today is actually quite good They're starting in starting to figure out how to use it properly and then there's the artwork which is uploaded through another one of these great resources given to us by Sir Paul Couture, noagendaartgenerator.com and for episode 1862 we titled it Smearer Campaign There was not a lot that we had to look at but we chose Comic Strip Bloggers FBI Vodka We just thought it was simple It was on point there were a lot of different... What are you rummaging in a peanut bag or what are you doing?
2:11:06 Macadamia nuts. You will have to talk within the next couple of minutes just so you know? No, I'm not eating anything. Are you hungry? Are you allowed to eat macadamia nuts? Uh...You can't eat too many because it is a phosphorus issue Yeah! I don't know there's like...I got up...you know one of the things i got was uh a dietician I've ran into finally that knows what she's doing. Oh, so she lets you eat something else? No no it's like they look at the blood tests and tell you can eat this, you gotta do this, you gotta do that but its all based on new research its a lot of new stuff more like Kennedy stuff as opposed to the recent out-of-school one at the hospital would come around and it sounded like shes from the 1950s
2:11:54 You know, the old-fashioned pyramid. Too many carbs... The old pyramid not even the new pyramid? No it's just like I can't hear this and then you get somebody who knows what they're talking about. I've had dietitians before And it's like, this doesn't sound right. Sounds like I'm old enough to remember what you're supposed to do in the 1940s... well not 40s, I wasn't born but the 50s and 60s and now this is not new stuff? Okay, maybe that's my little rant. Yeah alright well and how about the goop? How is your mouth because I know that was the biggest problem what it would you have Solves and groups no I still know I still my mouth will still dry out it hasn't done that today But it's a tough fight hard to predict why in when mm-hmm And uh and the fluids fluids Are they are they still draining you oh
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No Agenda Art, Mike Riley
The hosts review the artwork submitted for the episode, noting the return of artist Mike Riley. They discuss various submissions, including a "Puppet Show" piece by Darren O'Neill and a "Smearer Campaign" title. The final selection for the previous episode was "FBI Vodka," chosen for its clean design and relevance to the news cycle.
2:12:50 No, I haven't been drained for a while. But do you have fluid? Are you sloshing when you walk or...? I don't feel the slosh... When did they go and check?! Come on! We want an update! This is an issue that's been brought up What has been brought up? It has not been resolved, I don't think Oh okay All right Taking a look at the artwork that we saw, see there was you with... I guess you is a very bad depiction of you with draining some crude slop into a barrel. That was no good. There's Jen Psaki who looked horrible and we won't use that. Didn't even look like her! No didn't really. Cedar fields. A lot of just stuff that wasn't... I kind of liked The Puppet Show by Darren O'Neill
2:13:39 I think we both kind of liked that, you know the sock puppet. Oh yeah that was a reasonable. That was okay but then we just felt like the FBI balk it was clean it was easy um... It made sense it fit with the theme of the show and the news of the day and I will say for today's show I don't know if you noticed but Mike Riley an actual artist is back Yeah, he comes every so often and drops a couple of bombs in there. He's been... yeah he posted a number of bombs today but as a lot of other stuff has been put in here There is a lot of stuff coming in today for some reason Hey it's you know what even if its AI It all comes down to the funny You know we're looking for a laugh that's all we really want from ya So do your best
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Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony
The "treasure" portion of the show features significant donations from producers, including a $1,863 "show number" donation from the Commodore Archduke of Central Florida. Mike Healer and MFDX of Anjou also contributed large sums, with the latter requesting a "Fauci Wheeze" jingle. These donations support the full-time production of the podcast, which relies entirely on listener contributions.
2:14:28 Then we have the treasure portion of Value for Value which means you support us financially. This is the only way this show retrieves any money, all of the work that we are doing is a full-time job and we do it nonstop. We wind up with about 85 to 100 clips a show. We don't play them all, but we have it all just in case the conversation flows that way and we are here to serve you as a public service and as a producer because all of your producers not listeners not just casual listeners your producers We appreciate how all of you help us, including those who bring the third T of the time, talent and treasure. We thank everybody $50 and above. And when someone is fortunate enough to be able to support us with $200 or more not only will we guarantee that we'll read your note
2:15:15 We also give you a Hollywood credit, which is Associate Executive Producer. You can use that anywhere. Hollywood credits are recognized including IMDB dot com and looks great on your resume LinkedIn anywhere I mean Linda Lou Packer And I think stands by it and $300 or more And we will give you the title of executive producer along with reading your note and we kick it off today Oh, we do have the special red Knights of The Order of the Heart which includes not only your knight or Dame ring but also a handsome lapel pin designed by Sir Paul Couture. And we start with the Commodore Archduke of Central Florida from Winter Park, Florida he comes in with a show number donation which has not happened in quite awhile $1863 and he says show number donation from Commodore Archduke of Central Florida John glad you are back and wishing for a speedy recovery that is beautiful
2:16:13 And he says NJNK. That's right. Good man, Mike Healer comes in from Los Wages Nevada with $1,000 and I... We didn't get a note and I sent him an email because if he does communicate with us to see if he had a last minute note. He probably didn't pick up the email yet because it was this morning so we're just going to give him a double-up karma. He came over with $1000. Okay double-up karma for you sir You've got karma. And if you send your note, we'll make good on it. MFDX of Anjou coming in with $420 and 69 cents I'm sure that is a belated 4-20 donation We appreciate that and he says apologies gentlemen! I haven't been late for four twenty donations since well... ...I can't recall proof that the current cannabis strains are something something and effective
2:17:11 Go Habs he says and he requests a that mean I have no idea habs maybe the I don't know. I know what go habs means Um, he requests a Fauci Wheeze. A Fauci Wheeze Then beautiful yum and then don't eat me Hillary Clinton So I guess it's... Please? He wants one of those Please? Half-a-second pause Beautiful! Yum! Eat me Hillary Clinton There you go We have succeeded Wow. Charles in Duncombe, Iowa 420 there's another 420 donation this was not solicited and never goes anywhere when we do solicit it but the diehards still come in and I thank them for it some green for some green Jingles Dog Karma JCD donate and two to the head Donate! Donate!
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Manuka Gold, Listener Feedback
A producer from Manuka Gold thanked the No Agenda community for a massive surge in orders following a previous shout-out. Other listeners sent in donations along with prayers for John Dvorak's recovery and tributes to family members lost to cancer. The segment highlights the "family-owned" nature of many businesses within the No Agenda producer community.
2:18:18 You've got... Karma. John O'Neill from College Station, Texas. Aggie Town 333 dot 33 please deduce You've been D douched and he adds prayers for JCD's perfect healing and recovery May our Lord Jesus surround you with his peace and healing shout out to Jared Thanks my friend Please give me an F cancer as I lost my wife to brain cancer last August
2:19:03 Baz from Singapore 333.33 Glad to have John back on the show. Amazing how quickly he was back on the pod. Oh no, the pod! The pod. It's a violation. Back in the pod. Hope the recovery continues to go smoothly shout out to Adam for keeping this show going when John was out you guys are the best Baz in Singapore Dennis Cadle Tampa Florida 333 33 ITM gentlemen This donation is a huge thank you to everyone who ordered from our site manuka gold.com after Adam's shout out on Thursday show We couldn't believe the massive number of orders and wonderful feedback from the no agenda listeners And we're very grateful for all the support how about that John? Mm-hmm massive, we are a family owned small business with a mission To help our customers with their health and wellness through natural Manuka honey products without overcharging
2:20:03 We take pride in what we do and getting a boost like this makes it feel like all the hard work has been worth it. Well, that is some true value for value! And thank you Adam for giving our Manuka Gold Relief Gel a try on your back we're glad it helped If I didn't I would have said nothing or I would have said but it did and I can't wait well...I hope I don't have to try it again but if I have pain I will try it again sincerely Dennis Cato Tampa Florida Thank You manukagold.com Jordan Goodfellow in Davenport, Florida. 333. Low donations doesn't mean low value. Here's some coin from the prophets of writing the Avis car rental short, a short squeeze back down to earth. Thanks for always being the only vaccine that works on the oversized amygdala and
2:20:53 and keeps us sane. No jingles, no karma! Nice! Is Avis car... is that now a meme stock? No I don't think so but whatever the case you made some money playing it. Good to go Sir Nate The Rogue is in Central Point Oregon and he's our first associate executive producer with $225 and he says Don't euthanize JCD we gotta keep him around I don't see why i would or i don't think i alluded to it. Sir Nate the Rogue, Knight of the Rogue Valley! Thank you." And here's the Indy Indianapolis No agenda meetup Greenwood Indiana 220-222 switcheroo donation for sir PBR Street Gang. ITM John and Adam, sir PBR street gang here Dame Trinity and I were the lucky winners of the indie in a meet up raffle
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IndyNA Meetup, PBR Street Gang
The Indianapolis No Agenda (IndyNA) meetup was praised as one of the best in "Gitmo Nation," with Sir PBR Street Gang and Dame Trinity encouraging others to attend. The hosts emphasize the importance of meetups for building connections and "protection" within the community. A humorous note also addressed a letter sent to Adam Curry's house, which was jokingly blamed on Dvorak.
2:20:03 We take pride in what we do and getting a boost like this makes it feel like all the hard work has been worth it. Well, that is some true value for value! And thank you Adam for giving our Manuka Gold Relief Gel a try on your back we're glad it helped If I didn't I would have said nothing or I would have said but it did and I can't wait well...I hope I don't have to try it again but if I have pain I will try it again sincerely Dennis Cato Tampa Florida Thank You manukagold.com Jordan Goodfellow in Davenport, Florida. 333. Low donations doesn't mean low value. Here's some coin from the prophets of writing the Avis car rental short, a short squeeze back down to earth. Thanks for always being the only vaccine that works on the oversized amygdala and
2:20:53 and keeps us sane. No jingles, no karma! Nice! Is Avis car... is that now a meme stock? No I don't think so but whatever the case you made some money playing it. Good to go Sir Nate The Rogue is in Central Point Oregon and he's our first associate executive producer with $225 and he says Don't euthanize JCD we gotta keep him around I don't see why i would or i don't think i alluded to it. Sir Nate the Rogue, Knight of the Rogue Valley! Thank you." And here's the Indy Indianapolis No agenda meetup Greenwood Indiana 220-222 switcheroo donation for sir PBR Street Gang. ITM John and Adam, sir PBR street gang here Dame Trinity and I were the lucky winners of the indie in a meet up raffle
2:21:50 We want to encourage everyone to attend at least one meetup. We have attended meetups in North Carolina, Tennessee Ohio Kentucky Michigan and Illinois and have to say that the IndyNA Meetup is the best! Yeah, it's probably one of the best that's for sure mark and Maria are the perfect hosts And are really great people the in DNA group is the best group we have met in Gitmo nation We continue to pray for John's healing and return to his faith keep fighting. The good fight Sorry for the letter to your house Adam It was Johns fault
2:22:28 Like how do these people get my oh yes, I remember how they got my address. Yeah Thanks John good work jingles What the true people search? Yes Jingles prayers boogie up Brunetti gave me grief for that too jingles prayers Boogity boogy and little girl yay You've got prayers. Hey, coming in with 20426 which is how he rolls every single time with a $200 and date donation. It's Eli the Coffee Guy from Brentonville Illinois Another crazy gunning for Trump or staged assassination attempt Either way we all get tickets to the media circus I'm just sad we won't get clips from The Correspondents dinner Well hopefully within the next 30 days
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Gigawatt Coffee, Resume Services
Eli the Coffee Guy warned producers that Gigawatt Coffee is running low on its Ethiopian Guji organic blend. Meanwhile, Linda Lou Patkin of Image Makers Inc. provided advice on whether to include "No Agenda Producer" status on a professional resume. She suggests it is a great addition for those in media or entertainment but should otherwise be kept on LinkedIn.
2:23:28 Hey, heads up to fellow producers. We expect to run out of our Ethiopian Guji organic soon so get it while the getting is good! Is there a run on Ethiopian Guji organic that I'm unaware? It's one of their better blends that they made. Visit gigawattcoffeeroasters.com and use code ITM20 for 20% off your order and as always stay caffeinated says Eli the Coffee Guy Which leads us to Linda Lou Patkin in Castle Rock, Colorado. Thanks for finding my ad copy it's a good thing or I would have had to have a meeting Yeah as far as putting your no agenda producer status on your resume
2:24:08 Which was the question we asked. Yes, we did it's great if it's relevant to what you do for instance If you're a podcasting media in podcasting media or entertainment otherwise just include on your LinkedIn where there's plenty of real estate for extracurricular activities The logo looks cool and you can connect with fellow no agenda producers now this Knowing what to include on a resume is the difference between one that gets results and one that doesn't. For a resume that gets results, go to ImageMakersInc.com That's Image Makers Inc with a K And work with Linda Lou Dutchess of Jobs and writer of winning resumes Jobs Karma please! Jobs jobs jobs and jobs Let's vote for Jobs! You thought karma Thank you very much Linda
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Global Donations, Leipzig Meetup
Donations arrived from around the world, including Singapore, Rotterdam, and Leipzig. A producer in Leipzig is heavily promoting an upcoming meetup on April 30th, inviting all local "No Agendans" to attend. The hosts express gratitude for the continued support from international listeners as they navigate the "value for value" system.
2:24:56 Moving on we have Dame shell and sir maggot from Millington, Tennessee 157 97 how much love and prayers for you both John even though you've blocked me ages ago I'm sending light in love to you. I never blocked her And I got the note on my regular email that she sent well You know sometimes when you don't answer people feel you block them which is odd, but that's people don't understand how much email we get. They really don't and I miss good stuff i'm sure I miss good stuff oh yeah We all do it's very difficult Brody Virginia Beach uh Virginia $150 there's Dame Rita Sparks Nevada 133.33 ITM to you Christine Cortisol in Pensacola Florida 123 ITM boys Greg P Wadby in Peterborough Ontario
2:25:49 Let me see... I've been listening a long time. Here's $100, thank you very much Sir Bird Dog Eric Nowce hit him in the mouth back in the COVID days You guys have really helped my wife and I look at everything that is presented by both MSM and Independent Media with entirely new eyes Good Rebecca Hall in Franklin Tennessee That's where all the musician celebs live 9377 And she says that we're worth more than most things she spends her money on. She loves No Agenda and both of us. 89 and my dad's 89th birthday today inspired a donation, oh! Oh, she is voice actor in the growing AI world. Oh boy... That's tough
2:26:37 There's Sir Kevin McLaughlin from Concord, North Carolina with the boob donation 80.08 and he is the Archduke of Luna a lover of America and boobs And he says God bless America and boobs John Albarrini comes in with $70.26 Bill MacFarlane Manassas Virginia double nickels on the dime 55.1 He says god bless Douglas Johnson Lithia Florida 55 Thank You John Adam for the many years of entertainment Ronald Castinger Ronald Castinger, Roland Castinger. I'm sorry in Bethesda Maryland 5483 surprise night of astonishment in Yukon Oklahoma 5444 Christopher Wechselberger and Leipzig in Germany Yes This is another warm invitation everybody for the Leipzig meetup on April 30th man He's doing a good job of promoting. I hope a lot of people show up
2:27:27 Christian Grolich in Winterhaven, Florida 5272 and he was very happy to see the hypocrite of the week return to The Weekly Newsletter. William Wilde 5272 David Oliver 5272 Nathan Gwynn Jackson Tennessee 5272 Sir Tyler Anchorage Alaska 5149 Matthew Dropko Elira, Ohio $50.88 and he says continued prayers for of strength for John's recovery And here's your 50s George Wushu in Laverne a Texas Brad McDonald Mason, Ohio John Ford McKinney Texas Catherine from towel in Rotterdam the Netherlands Richard Gardner Aaron Weisberger in Bend Oregon and that is oh
2:28:13 And Sir Yogi. Yes, I was about to say that but you like jumped in as if... ...as if I'd run a stop sign! You stopped and didn't run the sign? And Sir Yogi in West Richland Washington. I just think it's funny that Jay put the black line in the wrong spot. She will be beaten within an inch of her life I tell ya this'll never happen again Thank you all so much for supporting us with your treasure, part of the value for value system here at The No Agenda Show. You can support us anytime you want any amount for any reason numerology always works very well if we just decide that she got some value go to noagendadonations.com and support us yes? And give Rebecca Hogg a karma she's moving to Italy oh okay! You've Got Karma
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Title Changes, Survivor of Aneurysm
Several producers received official title changes, including "Survivor of Aneurysm" for a producer who recently overcame a life-altering medical event. Another producer was dubbed "Baron of South Austin" after reaching a significant donation threshold. The hosts also discussed the process for replacing lost "Knight rings" through the show's staff.
2:29:05 They have internet money there, so you can continue to support us. If you'd like to set up a recurring donation these are very much appreciated we don't mention under $50 for reasons of anonymity people like to send 49 99 for that very reason sometimes multiple times but you could set something up for every show or every week or every quarter whatever works for you any amount any frequency noagendadonations.com Support the show! Noagendedonations.com It's your birthday, birthday. Oh so much and... Well we're gonna make it really short and sweet today because we only have one on the list which doesn't happen very often Rebecca Hall who just got her karma she wishes her dad a very happy birthday He is turning 89 years old but still reads the paper without his glasses Happy Birthday to you from everybody here at The Best Podcast in the Universe
2:29:57 Now before we throw out the title changes, we actually have two notes to read regarding these. We have Sir Hebe of Hogtown is how he started out but after his life-altering brain aneurysm experience which I think you can get in Vegas...he said that he would now like to be survivor of aneurysm And he says he can hear you grousing about it. I don't think so, why would you grouse? I dunno, I couldn't figure out... that was baffling to me too! He said, I beat the odds. Maybe because it's not a title upgrade? He says, I beat the odds big time thanks to God and some great doctors and this is one way to commemorate it okay And then we have a title change from Steve Cashman he says I've been on the 3333 plan for awhile and with intermittent producer donations I realized my PayPal account which seems to put me into double barren territory $1,033.30 also donated various meetups
2:30:57 So he's got a whole thing here. He says so with your consent and whether sir Scott of the armories blessing I would like to be dubbed Sir Steve with a V Baron of South Austin, I believe that's okay And he just said oh he says I lost my original night ring what this is a this is scandalous Can I pay something to get a replacement? I'm sure Jay can work that out with you. And he asks if you have a Dilbert-esque story about office behavior, you always seem to start them with hey Bill is bill real he says is bill real there's a lot of bills so Is that a yes or no
2:31:38 Not offhand. Okay. And here's your official title change music and And we congratulate Sir Cashman who now becomes Sir Steve with a V, Baron of South Austin and Sir Hebe of Hogtown who henceforth will be known as survivor of an aneurysm. And we're very glad that he did it. Behold the Order Of The Hogs Pure of purpose right from the start In the morning brave and smart The order of the hogs
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Order of the Heart, Indianapolis Report
Two new members were welcomed into the "Order of the Heart," receiving pins designed by Sir Paul Couture. A detailed meetup report from Indianapolis featured voices from various "Dames and Knights" celebrating a birthday and the local community. The segment concluded with a warning that Canada's "MAID" program makes it a dangerous place for those with health issues.
2:32:18 That's right, the Order of the Hearts. Two red knights to welcome today who will receive that very handsome looking pin designed for you by Sir Paul Couture and that goes to Commodore Archduke of Central Florida and Mike Keillor Gentlemen Welcome to The Order Of The Hearts Behold! The Order Of The Heart Pure of purpose Right from the start In the morning Brave and strong I love that jingle! Hey, time for some meetups. And we have Dame Annette who has put together one of those fabulous Meetup reports for the Indianapolis IndyMeetup Hi this is Dame Maria and Sir Mark and we're celebrating the best dame wife birthday
2:33:14 Gary here just giving a shout out to Mike the Polymath. Happy birthday and hopefully you're here at the next one! Hi this is Cyril Boothamapur, I just found out that Gary is not Canadian In the morning Nader from Indianapolis and to go off of Trevor and Gary...I'm just glad I'm NOT Canadian in the morning John Adams for PBR Street Gang to verify that we've got the best games nights here no agenda here in Indie hail to the victorious dead Dame Trinity here in Indianapolis having a great time and I want to wish Dame Maria very happy birthday. Happy Birthday! Thank you! This is Viscount of Hamilton and the Two Penny's here with my wife Dame Melissa. Sir Benny just saying hello, and Dame Melissa says hello also. In the morning from Dame Melissa and Dame Spawny! This is Emily your Shuffle Crab Spook here to remind you that we are still in the middle of a shutdown. Anyway I'm missing Nat. Chris here just enjoying good company adios
2:34:09 In the morning, this is Shannon. I misread the invite. I thought it was a book club. As far as book clubs go, this is foam finger number one! Hi, this is Cody Bongino. I was the server for The New Agenda Group and I had a great time. They're wonderful people. Hey, happy birthday, DeMaria! I didn't realize that would have put you on the birthday list. I'm sorry about that... And nice to put your server in there. We love it when they put the servers in there and you know, someone just listened to that meetup report John You know It truly is fortunate this one thing that's something so happy that you do not live in Canada Oh yeah, you would have been a candidate for The Maid They would have been like trying to get you killed so fast. Yeah don't you think? Hey! You wanna die dude?! Exactly
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Upcoming Meetups, First Responders
A long list of upcoming meetups was announced for locations including Alpharetta, Georgia; Eagle, Idaho; and several cities in Tennessee. The hosts reiterate that these gatherings are where listeners find "connections that give protection" and potential life partners. Producers are encouraged to start their own meetups if one is not available nearby.
2:35:01 Hey, we got a meetup taking place today on our show day. M1 Local 1 Spring Fling it's underway at Brewer Becker in Brighton Michigan On Wednesday we have the new North Toronto NOAJ end of Meet Up I guess that's a new one It'll kick off at 7 o'clock and All Star Wings & Rubs in Vaughan That is an Ontario We've got a lot of people in Canada And we got to keep a hold of those people because Canada is trying to kill you. On our next show day, Thursday the North Georgia quarterly meet up six o'clock at Cherry Seat Brewing in Alpharetta, Georgia also on Thursday See if anyone shows up meetup. This is our buddy in Saxony, in Leipzig... ...in Germany! Okay I really want people to show up for this meetup it'll be at seven o'clock at Goldhopfen. Goldhopfen I say! In Leipzig come on Germans show up for this guy
2:35:54 Coming up in the month of May we have meetups in Spavina, Oklahoma. That's on the first. Camp Hill Pennsylvania on the second. Buda Texas on the eighth. Leiden on the eighth. Eagle Idaho on the ninth. Santa Rosa California on the ninth. Natural Tennessee on the ninth. On the 14th Raleigh North Carolina Fort Wayne, Indiana on the 15th. Los Banos California on the 16th Hickson Tennessee on the 23rd and also in the 23rd Franklin Tennessee two Tennessee meetups at the same time Squim Washington on the 25th and it goes through all the way into June July I think see things in October these are the no agenda meetups this is where you go to hang out with people who will be very different from you but you'll all have something in common and you will get along you might even meet your future mate
2:36:41 These are connections that give you protection. These people will be your first responder in any emergency They make you stable so you're able noagenda meetups calm go find one near You if you can't at know agenda meetup calm, you can enter all the information and start one yourself It's easy and always a party Noah Jenna meet ups calm I You wanna be where you won't be, triggered or held to blame. You wanna be where everybody feels the same. It's like a party! And we're coming up on John's tip of the day. Everybody loves a good tip of the day. The McMaster Tip was outrageous
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ISO Clips, Riveting Show
The hosts selected "ISO" (In Search Of) clips for the end of the show, including an AI-generated voice declaring the show "riveting." They also referenced a previous "McMaster-Carr" tip that was well-received by the audience. The segment serves as a final reminder for listeners to donate based on the value they received from the broadcast.
2:37:29 People really love that one of our producers one of our dames out there. She's been working for McMaster's I think for eight years Yeah, it's funny and hard work Set me a note about how they get stuff from them to Wait so they're just the pass-through now is that what they are well? I guess they do wholesaling or something sure oh excellent Before we do that though, we always choose the ISO for the end of this show at this moment in the podcast. I have two you have to looks like your back on a track Do you want me start or do you want me go? Go! Okay here we go. Comedic gold. Not fan of that one but i think it's pretty good We rated A+++.
2:38:11 A+++. Okay, I have two of the two a variation on the theme. These are both the same with a variation Oh you mean you change the temperature on the AI voice? No, I just changed the wording okay dad gum it that show was riveting Wow, he said it in such a riveting manner too. It's amazing. Let's try the second one Dadgummit that show was riveting donate people Yeah there you go we'll have to use that one because we need to remind you to donate after you hear the tip of the day So this This tip
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Char-Griller, John's Tip of the Day
John Dvorak's "Tip of the Day" recommends the Char-Griller Pro Deluxe charcoal grill, specifically for its cast iron grates. He notes that a similar product called "The Blazer" is available at Home Depot for a lower price. Dvorak advises signing up for the company's newsletter to get free shipping and mentions that Lowe's offers assembly services for the heavy units.
2:38:58 Stems from the fact I'm staying at my daughter's place with Brennan Her husband and they don't have a grill. No what? Yeah This is a Mimi of it what it's un-american even me we wouldn't couldn't believe it So I'm recommending a grill, not that this could be used for barbecue but it's a grill that can be used for barbecue. It is...I discovered this product probably in the 80s when I was in Georgia because I think the company's in the south someplace and it's a company called Char Griller not to be confused with Char Broil
2:39:42 Chargriller is a company that makes grills and they make one particular one, their real classic one which I'm recommending as the tip of the day. And it's called...and it's available at Lowe's supposedly exclusively although you can order from Chargriller directly from their website. You can look up Chargriller And Chargriller, the Pro Deluxe charcoal grill with an 850 square inch burner. The thing that... Or not burner but cooking surface. The thing that's noteworthy about this being the perfect size you can use it as a smoker by pushing the coals to one side and smoking on the other side of the thing. But the kicker is the fact they have cast iron
2:40:29 a cast iron grate for cooking. You cook on cast iron, not the cheesy little crappy little things that wire... The wire stuff? The wire! Wow And so they run around 200 bucks That's not expensive No it is not expensive at all Best price Now there are couple of things you should note Well can I ask you one question Don't you have to season that? Don't you have to season the cast iron before you use it? Oh, you don't believe in that do you? Mixed feelings. A couple of things to note Lowe's has it as an exclusive but suppose it exclusive and so then the competition is Home Depot So if you want a home... Home Depot has the exact same product called the 21 I think its the 2130 It's pretty much the exact same product called The Blazer
2:41:31 and it's slightly cheaper, but it's the same thing. The only difference seems to be cosmetic and instead of having wood shelves or shelves on the outside you can put stuff on, the shelves instead of being wood they're metal and slightly different looking. But from what I could tell still got that cast iron grate and is still should cook pretty much the same way. Now I've been using these, I've gone through three of these personally Do you mean that they don't last or you're just that late? Well, I don't put a tarp on them and let them rot. You let them rot! They last about five years if you let him rot and then it's no big deal. You can paint them to keep in good shape but yeah... They get kind of beat up after awhile anyway
2:42:21 This grill, the Char Griller Grill is fabulous. And the one at Home Depot which is the Blazer or which I would take a look at is currently on sale for $149,000, which is a steal for a grill like this. This is a tip within the tip! Yeah, it's a double-tip! Wow Well, that is a good deal. Can you have it shipped or do you have to pick it up? You can actually have it shipped and in fact if you order from the factory currently if you go to the website for Char-Griller they'll ask you would like to get on our newsletter this will give you free shipping so you sign up for the newsletter and should be able to get things shipped free and they're pretty heavy
2:43:06 I think the first one i bought had shipped out. And is there some assembly required? Yes, yes well yeah obviously yeah That is the piece i always hate! Now you can if you get them from... If you get them from... I know too much. If you get it from Lowe's You can click a box and they'll assemble it for ya. You do know alot when was the last time you used one or used anything outside Well, not since the operation. I bet you can't wait to get back to your... Cooking over fire like a man! There ya go everybody John's Tip of the Day You can find him at noagendafun.com and tipoftheday.net And again we come to the end of our broadcast
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Outro, End of Show Mixes
The show concludes with a sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern California. The hosts preview the "Unrelenting" podcast and play several "end of show mixes" that touch on themes of "AI slop" and medical experiences. The final segments include the traditional "Adios mofos" sign-off and a reminder of the show's donation website.
2:43:57 But you want to stick around if you're listening on your modern podcast app or Noah Jendis stream calm Unrelenting is coming up next and this is an episode with a live kebab extraction It's Sir Gene and Darren O'Neill. You never know what you get with those boys Never know also, I think some really good end of show mixes we have Let me see we get Robert Sikos How do I pronounce his name? Robert Skull Nikki, Skull Nikki. There we go Robert Skull Nikki We have the dude named Ben named Chris We have Just Baker and that's it I think for this particular episode So those are the end of show mixes. We of course will be back on Thursday And we look forward to helping you understand what is going on in the world once again as we break down and deconstruct all media
2:44:54 Coming to you from the heart of the Texas Hill Country, a very balmy and misty Fredericton, Texas. In the morning everybody I'm Adam Curry And from Refinery Row in Northern California I am John C. Dvorak Please join us here again same time same place on Thursday for your NO Agenda show until then remember us at noagendadonations.com Adios mofos a hooey hooey and such! Podfather, John C. Dvorak, Buzzkill Two podcasters just getting by They have the technology They use your donations to make the best podcast in the universe AI is ruining art, it's already ruined that End of Show meets us It's ruining everything, it's ruining our lives
2:45:50 The Sloth is gonna kill it. Oh, it's Sloth but I love it! Neo-Luddite Says the humans had to run Now it's bits and bytes Crossed his arms and smirked This track is slop, hold my beer Adam Watch the needle drop AI Slop is here to stay They want more slop Gimme slop I love it Something Eddie couldn't play
2:46:41 AI Sloth, I love it! Called a sloth is called AI sloth. This is a Luddite thing. A mutant party track, classic rock bones Hammond organ through a neural net Frequencies that nobody's owned Sounds the old world hasn't heard yet AI Slump is here to stay Bow down to your own
2:47:25 This show will never end. Walked in for a routine check They put a weird sticker right on my neck Collecting the data through a little white pad A decal tracker for the good and the bad I pulled out my phone, and they started to laugh What is this? me
2:48:22 I've had enough, I'm calling her out while she starts to huff. BOOM! I told her straight with Brandon right there you're a lousy doctor and ya just don't care no concern for the patient, no interest at all Just a long series of things making me feel small She pushed back a little from behind the lace but she can't see the truth on a masked up face I shoot her away, I send her to the hall now im waiting for the nurse came in Where the time went, she asked you wanna file a formal report? I took five beats before my retort She rushed to the console said tell me it all We're writing the chapter on this doctor's fault Obvious now it's clear something with her just gave her a medical shot She's a proper patient in need Just an indifferent mile after mile Yeah she's a problem doctor
2:49:40 Speculation spewed up to the last missile falls and the smoke finally clears But Democrats crossing fingers hoping I ran drag straight past the 4th of July beers midterm sweep and impeachment bonanza supreme trump advance rubio beside ho tickets strapped to the guillotine dream homers lock tight shipping lanes choke fertilizer crude and helium decline global shortage in geneal some say this crisis got a hidden design california circus dispo selection democrats stacked 10 deep in the clown car pile rank choice chaos giving republicans a fluke windshy for awhile
2:50:21 The DLC scandal exploded, left Russians in to defend the fraud operation. Punished from the 90's by killing a b- Celebration! New evidence just dropped Judas got his 30 silver wired From the SP account No agenda in the morning The best podcast in the universe! Adios, mofo. Dvorak dot org slash N-A Dadgummit That show was riveting Donate people