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Chimp in Heat
Episode 304

304: Chimp in Heat

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the International Monetary Fund director and French presidential hopeful, faces charges of attempted rape in New York City following an alleged assault on a hotel maid. The arrest occurred on an Air France flight just as Strauss-Kahn was departing for high-stakes meetings with Angela Merkel regarding the Greek debt crisis. This sudden removal of a primary challenger to Nicolas Sarkozy has sparked intense speculation regarding political coordination and the future of IMF leadership. Secondary developments include Chinese investors eyeing the privatization of Greek islands and the Euro's sharp decline against the US dollar. In domestic security, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano warned of lone wolf terrorism following the death of Osama bin Laden, while the Texas House passed a bill to criminalize indecent groping by TSA agents. Meanwhile, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that homeowners cannot legally resist unlawful police entry, and the US House of Representatives approved an $80 billion intelligence budget. Bill Clinton and AGT International CEO Mati Kochavi also proposed a federal agency to verify internet credibility, effectively creating a truth-rating system for search results. Technical oddities and cultural moments round out the report, including the decline of soap opera dialogue and the jarring audio transitions in broadcast news packages. Azerbaijan secured a victory in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Running Scared, while Robert Fitzpatrick spent $140,000 on advertisements predicting the May 21st Rapture. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze these shifts alongside the rollout of GPS-enabled smart shoes for dementia patients.

Starship Troopers 4
Episode 303

303: Starship Troopers 4

Senator James Inhofe describes viewing gruesome post-mortem photographs of Osama bin Laden, including images from the compound and the burial at sea. During a televised interview with Eliot Spitzer, Inhofe repeatedly refers to the deceased as Obama instead of Osama. The gunshot wounds described by the Senator suggest a specific tactical execution that contradicts initial official narratives regarding the raid in Abbottabad. Facebook reportedly hired the PR firm Burson-Marsteller to recruit journalists for a smear campaign against Google privacy policies. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry is shifting focus toward vaccines as major drug patents expire, creating a new investment bonanza protected by statutory laws. In the European Union, Denmark has re-instituted border controls, challenging the Schengen Accord, while massive riots in Athens over economic austerity measures receive minimal coverage in American media. Additionally, FCC Commissioner Meredith Atwell Baker announced her departure to become a lobbyist for Comcast just months after voting to approve the NBC Universal-Comcast merger. John C. Dvorak presents a custom See Something Say Something ringtone that mocks the Department of Homeland Security for its culture of neighborhood surveillance. The hosts analyze the satirical, fascist propaganda of the Starship Troopers film franchise as a blueprint for modern government public service announcements. Executive Producer Sir Snorterstein provides updates on the cultural practice of eating reindeer in Norway.

Web Savvy Wolf
Episode 302

302: Web Savvy Wolf

George Stephanopoulos and ABC News lead a media blitz following the Abbottabad raid, framing recovered intelligence as a greatest hits album of terrorist plots. The Pentagon release of silent home videos showing a gray-bearded Osama bin Laden triggers widespread skepticism over the theatrical nature of the reporting. These narratives coincide with the emergence of the web savvy terrorist meme as officials pivot toward domestic lone wolf threats. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attributes her famous Situation Room gesture to an allergic cough while Eva Longoria joins the White House to reframe immigration policy for the Latino community. In the Senate, the See Something Say Something Act moves forward, granting civil immunity to citizens reporting suspicious activity. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke faces questioning from Congressman Mel Watt regarding the economic impact of climate change, and Marc Grossman assumes his role as special envoy amid lingering whistleblower allegations. Vice President Joe Biden attempts a rugged military persona at Fort Campbell, using tactical jargon like clicks while recounting a confusing story about his granddaughter and Navy SEALs. Adam Curry adopts his new Lone Wolf persona to navigate the technical failures of a Comcast connection. The episode concludes with a C-SPAN lobster expert explaining why shedders are superior to hard-shell varieties.

Code 33
Episode 301

301: Code 33

The White House faces intense scrutiny following the reported assassination of Osama Bin Laden, an event timed to disrupt political rivals and the 300th episode of No Agenda. Broadcasters across major networks like Fox News and CNN struggled with name transliterations, frequently confusing the President with the target in a series of on-air blunders. Skepticism surrounds the official narrative of the Abbottabad raid, with aviation experts questioning the physics of a secret stealth Black Hawk helicopter and the staged nature of the Situation Room photography. Geopolitical shifts suggest the raid serves as a pretext for the United States to pivot toward countering Chinese expansion while maintaining a covert military presence in Pakistan. Ambassador Mark Grossman and the Council on Foreign Relations' Richard Haass signal a deteriorating relationship with Islamabad, which is increasingly viewed as an all-weather friend to Beijing. Financial elites are simultaneously capitalizing on global instability, evidenced by the $60 billion Glencore IPO and the Nord Stream pipeline bypassing Poland to secure Russian energy interests. Domestic security measures are expected to expand into soft targets like museums and grocery stores as the TSA eyes Israeli-style checkpoints. Steven McGrath receives a knighthood for his support of the upcoming 11-11-11 celebration as the show analyzes the bizarre frequency of the number 33 in global headlines. The hosts debunk the million-dollar mansion myth of the Bin Laden compound, while Julian Assange warns that Facebook has become the most appalling spying machine ever invented. Judge Andrew Napolitano concludes with a warning that executive overreach in the Bin Laden mission has fundamentally undermined the U.S. Constitution.

Show 300!
Episode 300

300: Show 300!

President Barack Obama and comedian Seth Meyers targeted Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, mocking the real estate mogul’s obsession with the long-form birth certificate. The event featured a red carpet populated by celebrities like David Arquette and Michael Stipe, while Attorney General Eric Holder reportedly attended as a guest of ABC. Analysts suggest the President’s comedy set, which ridiculed rivals Michelle Bachmann and Tim Pawlenty, signals an aggressive shift in executive communication as the 2012 election cycle begins. UN Ambassador Susan Rice claimed Muammar Gaddafi issued Viagra to Libyan troops to facilitate mass rapes, a narrative critics label as interventionist propaganda. Meanwhile, the World Food Programme warns of a total food security collapse in Libya within 60 days as NATO operations continue. In the United States, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner utilizes accounting maneuvers to delay the debt ceiling deadline while former Secretary Paul O'Neill likens Republican holdouts to Al-Qaeda terrorists. Additional reports indicate the CIA and Pentagon are swapping leadership, with General David Petraeus taking over intelligence operations as the lines between military and covert warfare blur. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the 300th episode of No Agenda by launching the NoAgendaNation.com portal and the official knighthood system. Sir Jeff Smith provides a new acoustic theme for the milestone, while the hosts deconstruct the Archbishop of Canterbury’s eyebrows and secret rituals during the Royal Wedding. The episode concludes with a look at the Brood 19 cicada emergence and the suspicious recurrence of the number 33 in global news headlines.

It's Tiara Time!
Episode 299

299: It's Tiara Time!

The White House announced a massive leadership shuffle as General David Petraeus moves to lead the CIA and Leon Panetta takes over the Pentagon. This consolidation of the military-industrial complex coincides with President Barack Obama releasing his long-form birth certificate to dismiss what he termed carnival barkers. These structural shifts are occurring under the cover of a media-saturated Royal Wedding and Ben Bernanke’s first-ever televised Federal Reserve press conference. Donald Trump appeared on CNN with John King to claim credit for the birth certificate release while simultaneously demanding aggressive policies on Libyan oil and Chinese trade. In the Middle East, nearly 500 Taliban insurgents escaped Sarpoza prison in Kandahar through a 360-meter tunnel, raising questions about internal collusion despite millions in Canadian security funding. Meanwhile, Boeing CEO Jim McNerney warned that China’s J-20 stealth fighter and rapid airport infrastructure development are outpacing American capabilities. Tensions also flared between Aisha Gaddafi and Hillary Clinton as the Gaddafi family reportedly sought asylum in Venezuela following NATO strikes. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the strange intersection of celebrity activism and global policy, from Ryan Gosling’s campaign against Congo conflict minerals to the personified depression bugs in Abilify commercials. The hosts also examine the rise of 3D body-scanning kiosks in shopping malls and the bizarre WikiLeaks claim that Casio F-91W watches are used by interrogators to identify potential terrorists. The 299th episode concludes with a look at FEMA earthquake drills and the USDA decision to allow Monsanto to self-police its environmental impact studies.

Hot Mature Plumpers
Episode 298

298: Hot Mature Plumpers

Muammar Gaddafi faces a NATO-led air campaign as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton compares the Libya intervention to the 1999 bombing of Serbia. While Senator John McCain visits Benghazi to advocate for rebel support, evidence suggests the conflict may be driven by Gaddafi’s plan to establish a gold-backed Dinar to bypass the U.S. fractional reserve banking system. Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal joins the coalition calling for regime change, utilizing State Department-scripted rhetoric to label Libyan leadership as cronies. Domestically, the Obama administration launches a Department of Justice task force to investigate oil market manipulation while simultaneously proposing the demolition of foreclosed homes to stabilize housing prices. In the medical sector, new guidelines reclassify Alzheimer’s to include pre-symptomatic stages, a move critics claim expands the market for upcoming vaccines like Bapineuzumab. This episode features a domestic injury involving an exploding Pillsbury biscuit tin and a critique of the EPA’s climate change rap song created by Ted Coopwood. Adam Curry and John C. Dykstra analyze the linguistic milieu of the State Department and the surprising wife-swapping underground discovered within the nomadic RV community.

Obama's Clutch Car
Episode 297

297: Obama's Clutch Car

President Barack Obama visited Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto to discuss economic acceleration, where he used the unusual term "clutch car" to describe manual transmission vehicles. The town hall, moderated by Mark Zuckerberg, faced criticism for its scripted nature as Zuckerberg interrupted the President to praise the administration's Race to the Top education initiative. Meanwhile, Standard & Poor's revised the United States' credit outlook to negative, signaling a potential downgrade of the AAA rating as the government reportedly values individual human resources at approximately $9.1 million. In international developments, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Haitian President-elect Michel Martelly to discuss recovery efforts while simultaneously defending the $25 million in non-lethal aid sent to Libyan rebels. British Foreign Secretary William Hague announced the deployment of military officers to Libya for organizational mentoring, a move critics view as a semantic escalation of boots on the ground. Geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar reports that the creation of AFRICOM serves as a direct counter to China's massive infrastructure investments and duty-free trade zones across thirty African nations. Domestic policy debates intensified as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano retired the color-coded terror alert system in favor of the National Terrorism Advisory System. The TSA faced congressional scrutiny for the $1.2 billion SPOT program after agency officials refused to attend a House subcommittee hearing on the program's scientific validity. In a bizarre turn, convicted cult leader Charles Manson made headlines by claiming President Obama is a robot, a story dismissed by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak as a mainstream media distraction.

Highway to Hubris
Episode 296

296: Highway to Hubris

Barack Obama faces scrutiny after a hot mic captured the President making candid remarks at a Chicago fundraiser regarding Republican budget priorities and Paul Ryan. The recording, which includes criticisms of GOP healthcare repeal efforts and the technological infrastructure of the White House, surfaces as the administration navigates a tense four-trillion-dollar deficit reduction debate. This leak coincides with the President's meeting with the Emir of Qatar, whose ownership of Al Jazeera creates a complex dynamic between the network's promotion of Middle Eastern democracy and the Emir's own traditional monarchy. Geopolitical tensions escalate as Senator Joe Lieberman cites the military intervention against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya as a direct precedent for potential action against Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Former Reagan official Paul Craig Roberts argues that Washington is leveraging Syrian civil unrest to dismantle the strategic Russian naval base in the Mediterranean, potentially triggering a confrontation between world powers. Meanwhile, the United Nations Human Rights Council faces criticism for a 2011 report that praised the Gaddafi regime's social protections just months before the international community authorized a bombing campaign. Domestically, a White House memorandum has shifted National Guard deployment authority to the Secretary of Defense, raising concerns about the erosion of Posse Comitatus restrictions. Cultural oddities and corporate maneuvers round out the landscape as Condoleezza Rice prepares for a guest appearance on the sitcom 30 Rock. The TSA continues to deploy Behavior Detection Officers to screen travelers for arrogance, while YouTube launches a Copyright School animation that critics say marginalizes Fair Use protections. The show also examines the Burson-Marsteller PR strategy of Evidence-Based Communications, which utilizes paid studies and E-fluentials to manufacture public opinion for global clients.

Poledancing for College
Episode 295

295: Poledancing for College

Ashley Judd joins the ranks of Charlize Theron and Leonardo DiCaprio as a celebrity humanitarian representative for the Congo, signaling a coordinated effort to manage African resource corridors through Hollywood spokespeople. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney fueled geopolitical speculation after a Freudian slip regarding Syria, which analysts suggest points to the Path to Persia strategy for regional destabilization. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down these developments alongside the knighting of Sir Mark True during this independent broadcast. Representative Ron Paul challenged Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Ben Bernanke over the debt ceiling, arguing that military spending remains the primary driver of national debt. In New Zealand, Parliament passed restrictive file-sharing legislation despite members admitting they do not understand the technology, while the U.S. State Department reportedly trains Middle Eastern activists in the use of fake online personas and panic-button software. Further domestic concerns include the rebranding of high fructose corn syrup as corn sugar and the implementation of pre-crime profiling software by the IRS to predict taxpayer behavior. Technical oddities define the session as the hosts analyze CNN anchor John King’s rapid-fire speech patterns and the potential for HAARP systems to influence environmental events. The program concludes with Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on Libyan oil and his ongoing investigation into the presidential birth certificate in Hawaii. Adam Curry also announces the upcoming Gitmo Nation Tour, seeking a producer-provided RV for a cross-country mobile broadcasting mission.

Choking the Puffin
Episode 294

294: Choking the Puffin

Wachovia Bank and its parent Wells Fargo face scrutiny following revelations of laundering $378 billion for Mexican drug cartels. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze theories suggesting the 2007 global credit crunch was triggered when these cartels withdrew liquid assets from the banking system in response to federal investigations. This liquidity crisis forced major financial institutions to rely on the Federal Reserve discount window as drug money evaporated from the global market. Legal tensions mount as a memo from Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Krass asserts President Barack Obama holds the constitutional authority to direct military force in Libya without a congressional declaration of war. Meanwhile, Ambassador Susan Rice requests $3.54 billion for United Nations funding despite skepticism over financial transparency. In the Netherlands, a mass shooting at an Alphen aan den Rijn shopping mall by Tristan van der Vlis prompts speculation regarding security failures, while Icelanders reject a referendum to repay billions to the UK and Netherlands following the Icesave collapse. Domestic oddities include a new regulation in Kane County, Illinois, requiring residents to pay for dog-walking licenses and wear physical tags while using public parks. The hosts also examine the rise of Harold Camping and his May 21st Judgment Day predictions appearing on sandwich boards across Los Angeles. Sir Brian Kaufman receives a formal knighthood for his contributions to the No Agenda News Network, and the show bids farewell to Glenn Beck following his departure from Fox News amidst advertiser boycotts.

Self Radicalize!
Episode 293

293: Self Radicalize!

President Barack Obama faces intensifying scrutiny as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner issues a May 16 deadline to raise the national debt limit or risk global financial collapse. While the administration navigates a billion-dollar 2012 fundraising goal, high-resolution photographs of a prominent scar on the back of the President's head fuel online speculation regarding past medical procedures. Meanwhile, Donald Trump surges to second place in Republican primary polls, dispatching investigators to Hawaii to challenge the official birth certificate narrative. In the Middle East, Jesse Ventura and Piers Morgan clash over the true motivations for the Afghanistan conflict, with Ventura citing a trillion-dollar lithium vein as the primary driver for continued occupation. Defense Secretary Robert Gates signals a potential extension of the Iraq troop withdrawal deadline, while former 9/11 Commission Chairman Thomas Kean warns Congress that 2010 was the year of the homegrown terrorist. Simultaneously, the 1976 ENMOD Convention surfaces in debates regarding environmental modification technologies and their potential role in recent seismic events in Japan. Cultural oddities and corporate scandals round out the landscape as Silvio Berlusconi's sex trial begins in Milan with George Clooney on the witness list. The Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark enters a forced hiatus for creative overhauls following a string of technical failures. In a significant knighting ceremony, David Hornbeck III and Nathan Marshall are elevated to the No Agenda Round Table for their executive producer contributions, while student Daniel Wheaton secures a state speaking championship using the show's unique geopolitical analysis.

Obama Needs Water
Episode 292

292: Obama Needs Water

The Federal Reserve released 136 megabytes of redacted documents revealing $3.3 trillion in secret loans to foreign entities, including a bank partially owned by Libya. Representative Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich are now calling for the impeachment of President Barack Obama over the unconstitutional military intervention in Libya. This financial trail suggests the Libyan rebels may have already accessed the Fed's discount window to fund their operations against Muammar Gaddafi. Senator Lindsey Graham faced sharp criticism for suggesting on Face the Nation that free speech is secondary to war efforts following beheadings in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, former CIA official Michael Scheuer labeled the Libya mission a piece of theater orchestrated by Hillary Clinton and John McCain, warning that the intervention serves as a primary recruitment tool for extremists. Additional reports from the Asia Times indicate the Arab League vote for a no-fly zone was illegitimate, as only nine of twenty-two members supported the measure. In the corporate sector, President Obama promoted the National Clean Fleets Partnership at a UPS facility, an initiative managed by MRI Global and Battelle, companies with deep ties to the chemical defense and humanoid robotics industries. John C. Dvorak recounts a dismissive airport encounter with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt while traveling through New York for college tours. Adam Curry deconstructs the authenticity of foreign reporting, demonstrating how digital voice synthesis on a Mac can mimic reporters like Ali al-Mujahid. The duo also examines the phenomenon of media hosts speaking gibberish, speculating on the use of high-powered electromagnets to scramble human speech patterns.

Unconstitutional Botox
Episode 291

291: Unconstitutional Botox

President Barack Obama authorized military intervention in Libya while seizing $33 billion in sovereign assets, a move signaling a shift toward controlling the nation's wealth. During a televised address from the Pentagon, the President utilized a complex triple-teleprompter setup to justify the humanitarian mission, comparing a potential massacre in Benghazi to the population of Charlotte, North Carolina. This specific rhetorical choice has sparked theories regarding coded messaging directed at Bank of America and the financial sector. Secondary developments include Senator John McCain’s pivot from a 2009 weapons deal with Muammar Gaddafi to calling for his immediate removal. In London, Prime Minister David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy coordinated civilian protection efforts while Qatar secured rights to sell Libyan oil, potentially acting as a front for MI6. Meanwhile, Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa defected to the UK, drawing historical parallels to Rudolph Hess. Domestically, the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Reserve to disclose secret emergency loans, and the RIAA lobbyist Beryl Howell secured a federal judgeship to oversee file-sharing litigation. Segment oddities include a deep dive into the Botoxed expressions of Donald Rumsfeld and the hospitalizations of media figures like Judge Judy following on-air incoherence. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the recurring appearance of the number 33 across global news, from HIV vaccine trials to California’s renewable mandates. The duo also explores the acquisition of the domain SeanHannity.com and the Belgian shoe-throwing protests against Prime Minister Yves Leterme.

Mission Accomplished!
Episode 290

290: Mission Accomplished!

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates launched a massive media blitz across Sunday morning programs to justify the military transition in Libya to NATO control. This saturation campaign follows the freezing of tens of billions in Gaddafi regime assets and a controversial theory that the Chinese government is arming Arab Spring rebels to undermine Western oil interests. The administration faces mounting criticism for bypassing Congressional approval, with 2007 footage of then-Senator Barack Obama surfacing to highlight a complete reversal on executive war powers. General Wesley Clark previously revealed a 2007 Pentagon memo detailing plans to topple seven countries in five years, including Libya, Syria, and Iran, suggesting the current intervention was orchestrated long before the Arab Spring began. Vice Admiral Bill Gortney continues to brief the press on "coalition" coordination while denying boots on the ground, even as constitutional scholar Bruce Fine warns that the executive branch has claimed the authority to assassinate American citizens without judicial review. Domestically, the FBI has expanded assessment powers and the city of Louisville, Kentucky, has drafted emergency plans to commandeer private property, signaling a shift toward martial law preparations. Donald Trump aggressively questioned the President's birth certificate on The View, leading to a heated confrontation with Whoopi Goldberg. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage exposed private admissions from European Council President Herman Van Rompuy regarding illegal regime change goals. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak also explore the mystery of severed feet on the Canadian border and the knighting of new producers Mickey Kennedy and Astrid Klein in the No Agenda community.

Chillin' & Killin'
Episode 289

289: Chillin' & Killin'

President Barack Obama faces intense criticism from Ralph Nader and constitutional scholars for initiating military action in Libya without a congressional mandate. The intervention, dubbed Operation Odyssey Dawn, has sparked a media frenzy as cable news anchors like Rachel Maddow and Bill O'Reilly are accused of war-mongering giddiness. This shift in executive power is contrasted with 2007 footage of then-Senator Joe Biden threatening to impeach George W. Bush if he attacked Iran without authorization. Leaked diplomatic cables reveal Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman previously praised Muammar Gaddafi as a counter-terrorism ally, a sharp pivot from their current demands for his removal. On the ground, NBC’s Richard Engel reports on the lack of military discipline among Libyan rebels led by Mahmoud Jibril, while George Galloway denounces the Arab League for ignoring crackdowns in Bahrain and Yemen. Meanwhile, the NSA’s surveillance capabilities at AT&T’s Folsom Street facility are expected to expand following the T-Mobile merger announcement, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s helicopter suffered a mysterious dual-engine failure after she withdrew support for the Libya mission. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the scripted nature of global news, comparing the media's theatrical performance to the marketing genius of WWE champion The Miz. The duo explores the occult numerology of the March 19th start date and mocks the high-tech secure communication tent used by the President in Brazil. From TSA refusals at Schiphol Airport to the pharmaceutical ad wars between Allegra and Zyrtec, the episode deconstructs the propaganda underlying the week's biggest headlines.

George W. Obama
Episode 288

288: George W. Obama

The Obama administration bypassed constitutional war powers on March 17, 2011, to launch 110 Tomahawk missiles at Libyan targets under the guise of UN Resolution 1973. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed a long-standing diplomatic effort preceded the strikes, yet analysis reveals the international community had only mobilized 21 days prior. This military intervention, dubbed the work of George W. Obama, occurred as the President departed for a multi-country tour of South America while the executive branch ignored requirements for a formal congressional declaration of war. Secondary developments include the appointment of Abdel Elah Al-Khatib as the UN special envoy to Libya, a former Jordanian official with questionable ties to international intelligence. In Egypt, protesters in Tahrir Square attacked Mohamed ElBaradei with stones, accusing him of being a foreign agent during the constitutional referendum. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage confronted the European Parliament with photographic evidence of President Herman Van Rompuy holding hands with Muammar Qaddafi in late 2010. Domestically, Congressman John Micah revealed that a GAO report on TSA body scanner failure rates is being suppressed by the government to hide the pronounced inefficiency of Rapiscan Systems technology. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the media staging of the Paris press corps and the curious correlation between Anne Hathaway news cycles and Berkshire Hathaway stock fluctuations. The episode features a deep dive into the documentary Feathered Cocaine, which alleges Osama Bin Laden has been participating in falconry in Iran. Executive Producer Jan Van Der Ries and the newly knighted Sir Yon lead the support for this mission of news deconstruction.

Death or Worse
Episode 287

287: Death or Worse

Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway finalized a $9 billion acquisition of oil additive firm Lubrizol as global markets pivoted away from nuclear energy following the Fukushima disaster. This strategic move coincides with Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman introducing a Senate resolution to recognize a provisional government in Libya and enforce a no-fly zone. The shift in energy policy and military posturing suggests a coordinated effort by international interests to capitalize on nuclear fear while expanding influence in North Africa. Libyan official Saif al-Islam Gaddafi accused the Arab League of accepting Qatari bribes and alleged that Muammar Gaddafi’s government financed Nicolas Sarkozy’s French presidential campaign. Meanwhile, the release of CIA contractor Raymond Davis from Pakistani custody via blood money payments has sparked theories regarding Blackwater proxies and drone strike accountability. Domestically, the TSA has begun swabbing passenger palms for DNA collection under the Real ID Act, while Iowa Representative Annette Sweeney introduced legislation to criminalize the filming of industrial farming operations, a move linked to Monsanto’s legal influence. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried lost his role as the Aflac duck after a series of controversial tweets regarding the Japanese tsunami, highlighting the limits of corporate-sponsored humor. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the recurring use of the number 33 in global news reports, from Silvio Berlusconi’s scandals to official death tolls. The show concludes with an analysis of P.J. Crowley’s forced resignation from the State Department after he criticized the military's treatment of Bradley Manning.

Wonton Violence
Episode 286

286: Wonton Violence

The massive earthquake in Japan triggers immediate suspicion of tectonic weaponry as Secretary of Defense William Cohen’s 1980s testimony on HAARP weather modification resurfaces. The International Monetary Fund reportedly pressured the Japanese government to address unsustainable debt levels just days before the disaster, positioning the IMF to seize economic sovereignty through emergency loans. While media outlets focus on radiation scares, evidence suggests the nuclear crisis at the GE-built reactors may be an insurance play timed perfectly with the facility's forty-year decommissioning date. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper faces a succession memorandum signaling his departure following public gaffes regarding Libya. Meanwhile, the State Department’s 21st Century Statecraft initiative, led by Hillary Clinton and Google executive Wael Ghonim, utilizes the Alliance of Youth Movements to train activists for electronic-driven protests across North Africa. Intelligence reports from Bruce Rydell indicate China remains Pakistan’s all-weather friend, providing nuclear technology while the Pakistani military maintains the Taliban as a strategic asset for the eventual United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio emerge as the new face of American diplomacy, serving as celebrity ambassadors for the Satellite Sentinel Project and high-level meetings with Vladimir Putin. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the absurdity of TSA radiation safety claims, where Rapiscan Systems executives compare x-ray body scanner exposure to eating a quarter of a banana. The program concludes with a look at the decline of the authoritative male and the rise of the child-man in modern media.

Terror Aperture
Episode 285

285: Terror Aperture

NPR CEO Vivian Schiller resigns following a hidden camera sting by James O'Keefe, sparking an investigation into her past as a Soviet-era tour guide and potential deep-cover intelligence asset. The fallout reveals a complex web of corporate influence involving AECOM and the Regional Planning Association, where high-speed rail lobbying interests appear to dictate public media narratives. These connections suggest a coordinated effort by infrastructure firms to utilize non-profit organizations as mouthpieces for multi-billion dollar transportation contracts. President Barack Obama formalizes indefinite detention through a new executive order on Guantanamo Bay, effectively reversing campaign promises while establishing a permanent periodic review process for detainees. In Libya, inconsistencies in BBC and CNN war zone reporting emerge as Russia Today highlights staged protest footage and digitally altered video segments. Former Governor Bill Richardson and Defense Secretary Robert Gates signal a shift toward covertly arming rebels, a move linked to strategic oil pipeline interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya. Meanwhile, Senator John McCain faces scrutiny for incorrectly claiming iPhones are manufactured in the United States despite their well-documented Chinese supply chain. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak navigate a three-second Skype delay to dissect the pharmaceutical industry's pivot toward high-profit vaccines as the Lipitor patent cliff approaches. The hosts mock the Russian police rebranding to the acronym OMOH and share a bizarre anecdote involving a turbulent flight to Aspen. From the mystery of human feet washing up in Vancouver to the theory that Charlie Sheen is fueled by snail-toxin medication, the broadcast captures the escalating tension of Gitmo Nation.