Topic: Def

Producers reported on recent meetups in Oregon, which featured a pomegranate mead tasting, and a gathering in Las Vegas during the Black Hat and Def Con conventions. Upcoming meetups are scheduled for Fort Worth, Jacksonville, and Dublin. These events are organized by listeners to foster community outside of mainstream media influence.

The CEO of Pilot Flying J warned that Union Pacific railroad is forcing a 26% to 50% reduction in shipments, which includes Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Most trucks manufactured after 2010 require DEF to operate, and a shortage could sideline a significant portion of the U.S. trucking fleet. There is speculation that the shortage is linked to urea being diverted to fertilizer production or potential ESG-driven market manipulation.

Smithfield Foods announced it will close its Vernon, California, pork processing plant in early 2023 due to the high cost of doing business in the state. This closure is noted for its potential impact on the supply of animal-derived urea, a key component in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The government has yet to intervene in the potential trucking crisis caused by these supply chain disruptions.

A shortage of AdBlue and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) threatens to disrupt global supply chains, as modern trucks are programmed to shut down without it. A 2010 BBC report is cited, revealing that companies in Denmark have used urea collected from pig urine to create diesel exhaust cleansing products. The segment explores the possibility of "farming" urea from human dialysis waste to meet industrial demand.

An NBC report details how hackers at the DEF CON conference were able to easily penetrate voting machines purchased from eBay. Manufacturers like ES&S and Dominion have reportedly been hostile toward independent security testing. The report highlights that even without prior practice, hackers could access the internal hardware of these machines within minutes.

A truck driver provides a "user perspective" on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), which the EPA mandated for truck engines in 2012. The fluid, which is primarily urea, reportedly freezes in cold temperatures and emits a strong odor similar to cat urine. Drivers face significant performance issues, including "limp mode," if the DEF system fails or if the engine's "regen" soot-cleaning process is interrupted.

The "Right to Repair" movement is highlighted as car manufacturers use the DMCA to prevent independent repairs. A clip from the EVTV podcast suggests the famous Wired magazine Jeep hack was a staged event coordinated with Chrysler to secure a DMCA waiver and push for new automotive software legislation sponsored by Senators Blumenthal and Markey.

Sir Ramsey Mohon announces a No Agenda meetup at the upcoming DEF CON security conference. The hosts praise the work of listeners who create "clip of the day" accounts on Twitter to archive show highlights. Adam Curry prepares to return to his home base after broadcasting from Rotterdam.

Executive producers announced a No Agenda meetup at Def Con 22 in Las Vegas on August 7, 2014. Ramsey Cain and Stephen Fettig are coordinating the distribution of thousands of No Agenda CDs featuring tech reporting and show clips to convention attendees. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendacd.com to access clips for propagating the show's alternative media analysis.

A presentation from a security conference demonstrated that E-ZPass tags are being read by sensors throughout New York City, not just at toll booths, to track vehicle movement. While officials claim this is for traffic flow analysis, privacy advocates view it as "slave tracking." The hosts suggest using lead foil or a Faraday cage to block the signal when not in use.

Entrepreneur Russell Simmons is criticized for his involvement with Occupy Wall Street while operating Unirush, a financial services company. The hosts detail the high fees associated with his prepaid debit cards, including activation and ATM withdrawal charges. Simmons is accused of being a "bankster" who profits from underserved communities while publicly supporting anti-Wall Street protests.