Topic: Dupont

James DuPont is officially knighted as "Sir James DuPont, Knight of Soul Fun Meme" following a $1,000 donation. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, welcoming him to the No Agenda Roundtable and encouraging him to claim his knight ring.

Major chemical manufacturers 3M and DuPont have reached multi-billion dollar settlements over PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in water systems. These "forever chemicals" are linked by the EPA to decreased fertility, high blood pressure, and cancer. There is speculation that these chemicals will be used as a legal and public health explanation for excess deaths and "turbo cancers" moving forward.

Joe Biden shared a story about seeing two men kiss in Wilmington as a high school senior, which he claims was his "epiphany" regarding marriage equality. Fact-checkers note that the buildings mentioned in the story, the DuPont and Hercules buildings, are miles apart and the timeline is inconsistent with his previous anti-gay marriage voting record. The anecdote is dismissed as a fabricated political tale.

Following the 2014 coup in Ukraine, IMF loan stipulations reportedly forced the government to open up its "black soil" farmland to foreign corporations. Major GMO giants like Monsanto and DuPont have since purchased approximately 30% of Ukraine's fertile land. The hosts suggest the conflict in Ukraine has facilitated a massive land grab by global food processors.

The hosts review the massive wave of corporate consolidation in the agricultural and chemical sectors that occurred around 2017. Major mergers included Bayer and Monsanto, Dow and DuPont, and ChemChina and Syngenta. They argue that these combinations have created a "medical-pharmaceutical-agricultural complex" where a few global entities control the majority of the world's seeds, herbicides, and food production.

A dispute arose within the Peerage Committee regarding the correct honorific for Renee Dupont, who was missed in a previous knighting ceremony. While a missed knight is typically dubbed a "Black Knight," the hosts debated whether "Black Dame" or "Dark Dame" was an appropriate equivalent. The committee ultimately decided to stick to standard titles to avoid unintended racial or social connotations, settling on "Dame Plus" as a temporary compromise.

A donor from Tawanda, Pennsylvania, shares a local history story involving the 1950 Boston Brinks robbery. Two members of the heist were reportedly arrested in Tawanda while in possession of stolen firearms, eventually leading Joseph O'Keefe to turn state's evidence. The crime was once dubbed the "crime of the century."

Donor Milton Cuevas, a 13-year veteran of the chemical industry, describes how major corporations like Honeywell and DuPont influence government agencies like the EPA to create barriers to entry. He suggests that reporters should wear sponsor logos similar to NASCAR drivers to show their corporate affiliations.

A local news report covers the 29th annual high heel drag queen race in DuPont Circle, Washington D.C. The hosts highlight the winner's name, "Tasha Salad," noting that the news reporters seemingly missed the sexual double entendre ("toss your salad") inherent in the name.

Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett wrote a letter defending Common Core, accusing detractors of following "Lenin's maxim" that a lie told often enough becomes the truth. The hosts point out the irony, suggesting the corporate-led education movement is the one using such tactics. They list several science competitions sponsored by Shell Oil, DuPont, and Toshiba, likening modern schools to NASCAR races.

Adam Curry looks up hazmat suits on Amazon, finding DuPont Tyvek coveralls for $19.99. He discusses the USAID "Grand Challenge for Development," which offers a $1 million prize for designing better personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers. The hosts question why the government of Sweden is partnering with the U.S. on this specific initiative.

NPR's ombudsman reported internal concerns regarding a $1.8 million donation from George Soros due to his documented political agenda. Meanwhile, DuPont is using "advertorial" content produced by BBC World News to position itself as a thought leader on global issues. These developments highlight the potential for corporate and political compromise in mainstream journalism.

The legacy of General Smedley Butler is discussed, specifically his book "War is a Racket" and his role in exposing the 1930s "Business Plot." Butler allegedly thwarted a conspiracy by wealthy industrialists to overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt and install a military dictatorship. The hosts note the lack of historical emphasis on this event in modern education.

Monsanto and DuPont are engaged in a public legal and ethical battle over business practices and chemical labeling. Meanwhile, the EPA has approved BASF's new "Kicksor" herbicide, designed to kill weeds that have developed resistance to Monsanto's Roundup. The hosts highlight the ongoing cycle of chemical dependency in industrial agriculture as nature adapts to existing toxins.