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Adam Curry labels former CIA officer John Kiriakou a "pathological liar," citing inconsistencies in his stories about prison life and the capture of Carlos the Jackal. Research into Kiriakou's legal history suggests he was not arrested for whistleblowing on torture, but rather for leaking classified identities of CIA personnel and lying to the publication review board.

Protest movements in Mexico, Nepal, and Morocco are reportedly utilizing Discord for organization and adopting a specific pirate emblem flag as a symbol of Generation Z defiance. President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed these mobilizations are political operations financed from abroad rather than organic youth movements.

John Dvorak shares a "tip of the day" follow-up regarding Puerto Rican listeners complaining about his previous comments on Goya Adobo seasoning. The discussion touches on the benefits of Puerto Rico's current status, including the lack of federal income tax, and the ongoing debate over U.S. statehood.

Former mobster Michael Franzese claims that the assassination of John F. Kennedy was a "mob hit" orchestrated by New Orleans boss Carlos Marcello. Franzese argues the U.S. government refuses to release classified documents because the CIA is embarrassed that they could not prevent the mafia from killing a sitting president. The hosts discuss this as a potential "psy-op" involving the long-term withholding of government records.

Ozy Media collapsed following a *New York Times* report alleging that a top executive impersonated a YouTube official during a fundraising call with Goldman Sachs. Founder Carlos Watson is accused of misleading investors about celebrity backers, including Sharon Osbourne, who denied any involvement. The company's "Ozy Fest" is described as a "Fyre Festival" style event that relied on deceptive marketing and "dumb money" from Silicon Valley.

The show concludes with a final round of donations, including several "71.40" contributions in honor of Bastille Day (July 14th). Carlos Martinez and the host of Fakeologist.com were officially knighted for their significant financial support. The ceremony included the traditional "Hookers and Blow" menu and the presentation of signet rings to the new knights of the No Agenda Roundtable.

Ozy Media, led by Carlos Watson, is being promoted as a major media entity for millennials, though critics suggest its traffic numbers are inflated. The company is largely funded by Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective, which also owns Axios. Ozy recently faced a lawsuit from Ozzy Osbourne for trademark infringement regarding their "OzyFest" event, which many consumers confused with the rock star's "Ozzfest."

Carlos Watson, a former McKinsey consultant, has raised over $70 million for Ozy Media since 2013. The company has recently "pivoted" from digital news to producing TV shows for major networks, a move skeptics view as a way to burn through remaining venture capital. The operation is described as a "Silicon Valley job" where a losing operation is eventually sold to a larger entity to protect investors like Larry Sonsini.

Two Americans, Michael Taylor and his son Peter, are facing extradition to Japan for allegedly helping former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn escape the country in a musical instrument box. Ghosn fled to Lebanon in 2019 to avoid trial for financial misconduct. The hosts speculate that the intense pursuit of Ghosn suggests he may possess damaging information about high-level corporate or political figures.

A final list of donors and Associate Executive Producers is read, including Sir Rick and Seth Roberts. A 10-year-old listener named Carlo is celebrated for his "China's asshole" catchphrase. The segment also plugs "Bo Jyden's Corn Pop Nuts" available at ResistWeMunch.com.

The dramatic escape of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn from Japan to Lebanon is revisited as a top story of 2020. Ghosn reportedly fled Tokyo while on bail by hiding in a large musical instrument crate to avoid financial misconduct charges.

Republican Congressman-elect Carlos Jimenez of Florida discussed the surge of Latino support for Republicans, attributing it to a rejection of socialism and communism by voters from Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. During the NPR interview, the host repeatedly pressed Jimenez on whether President Trump should concede. Jimenez maintained that the legal process and court challenges must be allowed to play out.

Carlos Jimenez cited a 1997 Miami mayoral election where fraud led to the results being overturned months later as a reason to allow the current legal process to continue. He also expressed opposition to a national mask mandate, arguing that COVID-19 responses should be handled on an individual or local basis rather than through a homogenous federal policy.

Cardinal Carlo Maria Viganò wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump warning of a global conspiracy. Viganò explicitly mentions "The Great Reset" and "Build Back Better" as part of a plan to subdue humanity and destroy national sovereignty.

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn executed a dramatic escape from house arrest in Japan, traveling via private jet through Istanbul to Beirut, Lebanon. While media focused on rumors of him hiding in a cello case, the hosts suggest the Japanese government may have allowed him to leave to avoid an embarrassing trial regarding the failed Nissan-Renault merger and internal corporate corruption.

The segment highlighted the prevalence of corruption among high-level political families, specifically noting the ties between the children of Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Mitt Romney, and John Kerry to energy interests in Ukraine. The escape of former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn from Japan to Lebanon was cited as an example of how elite figures bypass international legal systems.

Glenn Greenwald appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss YouTube's decision to demonetize Steven Crowder following a dispute with Vox host Carlos Maza. Greenwald argues that Silicon Valley companies prioritize the interests of powerful media conglomerates over marginalized individuals. The discussion centers on the dangers of allowing benevolent tech overlords to police public discourse.

The "Vox Adpocalypse" is analyzed as a shift from demonetization to decommercialization. Big brands like AT&T are identified as the driving force behind removing ads from controversial content to maintain brand safety. The hosts argue that YouTube creators must understand they are part of a commercial ecosystem, not a charitable one.

Carlos Maza of Vox Media is criticized for his views on journalism and his public feud with Steven Crowder. The discussion highlights Maza's definition of journalists as "gatekeepers" who decide what is newsworthy. The hosts suggest Maza's content remains commercialized because it aligns with the anti-Trump sentiments of corporate investors like NBC.

Spanish security forces moved to block the Catalonia independence referendum, resulting in confrontations and the seizure of ballot boxes in Barcelona. Authorities disabled the .cat top-level domain by raiding the headquarters of the regional internet registrar to prevent voters from accessing polling information.