Topic: New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, has launched "Operation Cataloa Crunch" in New Orleans. The operation targets illegal immigrants with criminal records who were previously released by local sanctuary city authorities. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that ICE is prioritizing the removal of the "worst of the worst" to restore the rule of law in the region.

President Trump has suggested that New Orleans could be the next city to receive a National Guard deployment to combat rising crime, following similar proposals for Chicago and Baltimore. While Louisiana's Republican governor supports the move, local officials in the "woke" city are reportedly resistant to federal intervention.

New Orleans Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick reports that rats are infiltrating the NOPD headquarters and consuming marijuana stored in the evidence room. The building is described as decaying, with broken elevators and no air conditioning. The hosts joke about the "high rats" and the potential for missing evidence to be blamed on the infestation.

The hosts promote the work of artist Jamie Babula and mention the upcoming Jazz Fest in New Orleans. A "switcheroo" donation from Eli the Coffee Guy credits the Chicago No Agenda meetup, which featured discussions on AI, tariffs, and antique rugs. The segment also promotes Gigawatt Coffee Roasters with a discount code for listeners.

Authorities investigate a Green Beret who allegedly used ChatGPT to plan a Cyber Truck explosion in Las Vegas. In a separate incident in New Orleans, a suspect used Meta smart glasses to record himself planting explosives in the French Quarter, highlighting the role of consumer tech in modern criminal plots.

The New Year's Day vehicle attack in the New Orleans French Quarter is analyzed as a potential "six-week cycle" event used by the FBI to secure agency funding. Evidence including coolers containing explosives and an ISIS flag are noted as typical elements of such operations. Observations of the suspect's driving on Bourbon Street suggest he may not have been intentionally targeting pedestrians despite the resulting fatalities.

A deadly attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans involved a vehicle ramming pedestrians, resulting in 15 deaths. The suspect, Sham Sadeen Jabbar, was a U.S. Army veteran reportedly inspired by ISIS and the "Ultimate Mowing Machine" article in Al-Qaeda’s Inspire magazine. The FBI took immediate control of the investigation, citing the discovery of an ISIS flag in the suspect's rented Ford F-150.

New Orleans Police Commissioner LeRonne Kirkpatrick, formerly of Oakland, confirmed the death toll reached 15 and stated that the suspect drove onto the sidewalk to bypass security. Authorities are reviewing surveillance video of other individuals suspected of planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the French Quarter. Kirkpatrick emphasized a plan for purification and moving forward despite the tragedy.

The NTSB concluded that a "Dutch roll" incident on a Southwest Airlines Boeing aircraft was caused by rudder damage sustained during 84 mph winds in New Orleans, rather than a manufacturing defect. The findings shift the blame from Boeing's production to Southwest's maintenance and storage practices.

New Orleans Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick reported that rats in the decaying NOPD headquarters have been eating marijuana stored in the evidence room. The hosts discuss the "high rats" as a potential scam to secure funding for a new police building and the general state of urban decay in the city.

A "super fog" event caused a massive 158-vehicle pileup near New Orleans, resulting in seven deaths. The phenomenon is described as a mix of moisture and smoke from marsh fires. The discussion touches on the historical derivation of the word "smog" and the use of specialized lighting for foggy conditions in Europe.

The Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans featured Miss Ukraine, Viktoriia Apanasenko, wearing a "Warrior of Light" costume complete with motorized wings and a sword. The attire is intended to symbolize Ukraine's fight for freedom and invokes the imagery of Archangel Michael. Speculation exists that geopolitical interests may influence the outcome of the competition, potentially positioning Ukraine as a top contender or winner.

The show concludes with a list of producer birthdays and upcoming community meetups in Denver, New Orleans, and Knoxville. Listeners are encouraged to attend these local gatherings to connect with other "producers" in a non-commercial environment. The hosts sign off with their traditional credits from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley, looking forward to the post-election broadcast.

Listener reports from "Pork Fest 2022" in New Hampshire and meetups in New Orleans and Portland describe the vibrant community of No Agenda producers. Upcoming events are announced for Eindhoven, Netherlands, and various cities across the U.S. and Canada. The hosts encourage listeners to attend or start their own meetups to find a "reprieve from the wolfsters" and engage with like-minded critical thinkers.

Listeners provide audio reports from recent meetups at Three Mile Island and Longview, Texas. The hosts read an extensive calendar of upcoming events in July and August, covering locations from New Orleans to Amsterdam and Prague. They encourage all listeners to attend at least one meetup to build community in an increasingly isolated social landscape.

Media outlets have adopted the phrase "Covid Roulette" to describe the risks taken by unvaccinated Americans in states with low vaccination rates. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressed frustration during a press conference, stating she has "done all she knows how to do" to encourage vaccinations as cases spike in the South.

Musician Steve Walsh, a stand-up bass player in a New Orleans jazz band, donated to the show and discussed applying the "Value for Value" model to live music tips. Walsh is embarking on a tour through Atlanta, New York, Cleveland, and Chicago. He suggested that musicians should ask audiences what the show was worth rather than simply asking for tips.

Observations from travels through Texas, Tennessee, and New Orleans reveal a lack of mask compliance compared to the rigid enforcement in New York City and California. A producer's report details the varying social pressures regarding masking across different US regions.

The hosts critique a segment from *The View* featuring New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, noting a control room gaffe where Whoopi Goldberg mispronounces the Mayor's name. Goldberg also suggests that Dr. Jill Biden should be the next Surgeon General. The hosts mock the suggestion, pointing out that Jill Biden's doctorate is in education, not medicine.

Jonathan Evans, a film editor in New Orleans, becomes "Sir Double-Bladed Splice" after a $250 donation. He shares a documentary titled "This Is What We Do" about how New Orleans restaurants are surviving the crisis. Evans requests "Coke Zero" for the round table and "Jobs Karma" for his community.