No Agenda Episode 1817 - "Stunt Grenade"

  No Agenda Episode 1817 - "Stunt Grenade""
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  Credits
    "Stunt Grenade"
    Executive Producers:
      Commodore G
      Sir Lawrence of Dystopia
      Dame Audra of Legoland and Doctor Don
      Sir Chris and Dame Kristen
      Ross Johnson
      Dame Shelly
      Sir Rounded By My Privilege
      Leora Coronel
    Associate Executive Producers:
      Eli The Coffee Guy
      Scott Johnson
      Christine Bonus
      Linda Lu, Duchess of jobs & writer of winning résumés
      Duke Slambob rolling knight of Guadeloupe
      Brian & Susy
      Anonymous
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    Art By: Blue Acorn
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  Cover Art
    Art By: Blue Acorn
  Shownotes
    Big Tech AI and the Socials
      Apple rolls out digital ID, says users get 'privacy and security' Blaze Media
      Elon Musk's Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwall Battery Systems that Could Burn Down Homes
    North Sea Nexus
      'Nederland moet zich uitspreken' tegen grote militaire actie VS in Cariben
      The 2025 MAGA Fracture and the Benefactors Behind It - The Last Refuge
    Elites
      Senators distance themselves from controversial payout provision - POLITICO
    Epstein
      Epstein files: Who else was mentioned?
      Epstein was texting US House member during 2019 hearing with Michael Cohen | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian
    TDS
      Is ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ Real_ - WSJ.pdf
    Oil and such
      Christians are being killed in Nigeria
        The killings of Christians in Nigeria are part of a complex, multifaceted crisis involving religious, ethnic, economic, and political factors. Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, has a roughly even split between Muslims (predominantly in the north) and Christians (predominantly in the south and middle belt), which has fueled tensions since colonial times. Violence has escalated since the early 2000s, with estimates from human rights groups indicating that over 50,000 Christians have been killed since 2009, though exact figures are disputed and the violence affects Muslims as well. Below, I'll outline the primary reasons based on reports from international organizations, media, and analysts, while noting that not all violence is purely religious—many incidents are intertwined with other issues, and some experts argue it's not a targeted "genocide" but a broader security breakdown.
        ### 1. **Islamist Extremism and Jihadist Groups**
          A major driver is attacks by radical Islamist militants, particularly in northern and northeastern Nigeria. Groups like Boko Haram (which means "Western education is forbidden" in Hausa) and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have waged insurgencies since 2009, explicitly targeting Christians as part of their goal to establish an Islamic caliphate under Sharia law. These groups view Christians as infidels and symbols of Western influence, leading to massacres, kidnappings, forced conversions, and the destruction of churches. For instance:
          - In 2014, Boko Haram kidnapped over 200 mostly Christian schoolgirls in Chibok, many of whom were forced into marriage or slavery.
          - Attacks often occur during Christian holidays, such as the 2023 Christmas Eve raids in Plateau State, where over 150 people were killed in coordinated assaults on villages.
          - Clergy are frequent targets; priests have been abducted, tortured, or executed, as seen in the 2022 Pentecost Sunday church massacre in Owo, where over 40 worshippers died.
          These groups have killed tens of thousands overall, but Christians are disproportionately affected in regions where they are minorities, such as the 12 northern states under Sharia law, where non-Muslims face discrimination and second-class status. Blasphemy laws in these areas have also led to mob violence, like the 2022 lynching of Christian student Deborah Samuel Yakubu for alleged insults against Islam.
        ### 2. **Herder-Farmer Conflicts and Ethnic Tensions**
          In the Middle Belt (central Nigeria), violence often stems from clashes between nomadic Fulani Muslim herders and sedentary Christian farmers over land, water, and grazing rights. Climate change has worsened desertification in the north, pushing herders southward into fertile Christian-majority areas, leading to resource competition. While framed as "economic" disputes, they frequently take on religious dimensions:
          - Radicalized Fulani militias, armed with sophisticated weapons, conduct raids chanting jihadist slogans like "Allahu Akbar," destroying churches and targeting Christian symbols.
          - Over 18,000 churches have been destroyed in the last two decades, and entire villages in states like Benue, Plateau, and Taraba have been razed, displacing millions.
          - Survivors report women being raped in front of families and lands seized for "Fulanization" (imposing Fulani dominance), echoing historical caliphates.
          Not all Fulani are involved—many are peaceful and condemn the violence—but extremist factions align with jihadist ideologies, and data from groups like the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) shows a 21% rise in attacks on Christians from 2020-2021.
        ### 3. **Banditry, Poverty, and Governance Failures**
          Broader insecurity, including banditry in the northwest, contributes to killings that aren't always religiously motivated but disproportionately impact vulnerable Christian communities. Poverty, corruption, and weak law enforcement allow armed groups to operate with impunity, kidnapping for ransom or extorting "taxes" from villages. In some cases, these evolve into religious targeting, as seen in attacks on schools and churches. Government inaction—security forces often arriving late or not at all—has led to accusations of complicity, especially under Muslim-led administrations. Ethnic rivalries, such as between Tiv Christians and Fulani, further exacerbate the violence.
        ### Debates and Broader Context
          Some, including U.S. politicians and advocacy groups like Open Doors, describe this as a "Christian genocide," citing over 7,000 Christian deaths in 2025 alone and patterns of ethnic cleansing. Others, including analysts and Nigerian officials, argue it's not genocide but a complex mix of terrorism affecting all faiths—Muslims are the majority of Boko Haram's victims—and rooted in non-religious issues like climate and poverty. An Associated Press analysis from 2020-2025 found similar numbers of attacks on Muslims and Christians, though Christians face more displacement. International bodies like the EU Parliament and USCIRF have called for better protection of religious freedoms. The Nigerian government has launched military operations, but critics say they're insufficient.
          In summary, while not all killings are religiously driven, Islamist ideology, resource conflicts with ethnic-religious overlays, and systemic failures create an environment where Christians are particularly vulnerable, especially in the north and Middle Belt. This has led to calls for global intervention, though solutions require addressing root causes like governance and climate resilience.
    War on Beef
      Texas Slim El Salvador agreement
    H1B
      The L-1 visa
        The L-1 visa is a non-immigrant classification in the United States immigration system that allows multinational companies to transfer certain employees from their foreign offices to related U.S. entities for temporary work. It is specifically designed for intracompany transferees, enabling employers to move executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge without going through the standard labor certification process required for some other work visas. There are two main subcategories:
        - **L-1A**: For executives or managers who have been employed in a qualifying role abroad for at least one continuous year within the three years preceding the transfer. This visa is typically valid for up to seven years.
        - **L-1B**: For employees with specialized knowledge unique to the company, also requiring at least one year of prior employment abroad in the qualifying period. This is generally limited to five years.
        To qualify, the employee must work for a company that has a parent-subsidiary, affiliate, or branch relationship between the foreign and U.S. entities, and the U.S. office must be actively doing business. The process involves the employer filing a Form I-129 petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and in some cases, a "blanket" petition can be used for companies that frequently transfer employees. Spouses and children under 21 can accompany the visa holder on L-2 visas, and spouses may apply for work authorization. Unlike some visas, L-1 does not always require demonstrating intent to return home after the stay, but it is temporary and not a direct path to permanent residency (though it can lead to green card applications in certain scenarios).
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      Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber most delegations at COP30 climate talks in Brazil Euronews.mp3
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      ABC TW - Johnathan Karl, Rep. Thomas Massie -4- force a vote in the senate to release the epstien files.mp3
      ABC TW - Johnathan Karl, Sen. Chris Murphy - trump is covering up his role in the epstein files.mp3
      ABC TW - Mary Bruce - epstein docs prompt renewed focus on trump.mp3
      PDB and Michael Wolf - Bannon was coaching Epstein in 2019.mp3
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      President Trump (sweetened) on Epstein and the democrats.mp3
      President Trump pushes for investigation into Democrats named in Epstein emails ABC.mp3
      Trump asking FBI and DOJ to probe Epstein's relationship with Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and others CBS.mp3
      ABC TW - Johnathan Karl, Rep. Thomas Massie -1- stifling the release of the epstein files for billionaire friends.mp3
      ABC TW - Johnathan Karl, Rep. Thomas Massie -2- implicated in the epstien files are movie producers, politicians & billionaires.mp3
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      Andrew Rasiulus -1- Russia is winning.mp3
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      Andrew Rasiulus -3- How the corruption is helping Russia.mp3
      Andrew Rasiulus -4- Peace talks more concessions from Ukraine.mp3
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      COP 30 BBC 3.mp3
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      TOK man hater.mp3
      UK Nexus report 1.mp3
      UK Nexus report 2.mp3
      UK Nexus report 3.mp3
      UK Nexus report 4.mp3
      Ukraine corrption.mp3
      ZED Riots Mexico 1.mp3
      ZED Riots Mexico 2.mp3
      ZED Riots Mexico 3.mp3
      anti-ICE report npr.mp3
      ATC update 1.mp3
      ATC update 2.mp3
      Fox interview with Mexican Senatro Lili Tellez -2- Working with the cartels.mp3
      George Galloway admits NSN - British invented Muslim Brotherhood.mp3
      Protests erupt as US plans drills off Venezuela TRT.mp3
      Trump GBN discovery docs from BBC lawsuit.mp3
      Trump v MTG -1- MAGA vs A1.mp3
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      Kristi Noem announces TSA agents will receive $10k bonus checks to thank them for service.mp3
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