Episodes

Donald Trump arrived at a Tyson Foods hangar in Bentonville, Arkansas, via a low-altitude Boeing 757 flyby to the soundtrack of Air Force One, signaling a high-production shift in the GOP primary. Former Mexican President Vicente Fox sparked international headlines by using profanity to reject Trump’s border wall funding demands during a Univision interview with Jorge Ramos. The campaign stop in Fayetteville also featured Chris Christie and a critique of TSA security measures implemented at private political events. Secondary developments include Ben Carson claiming the IRS targeted him for an audit following his National Prayer Breakfast speech, a sentiment echoed by Trump regarding his own unreleased tax returns. In the United Kingdom, Nigel Farage and George Galloway formed an unlikely alliance to advocate for Brexit, while the National Crime Agency released a report on the Rotherham child exploitation scandal. Representative Ted Lieu introduced the ENCRYPT Act of 2016 to prevent government backdoors in consumer devices, framing digital privacy as a Fourth Amendment right. Meanwhile, MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry departed the network after penning a public letter accusing leadership of silencing her voice during election cycles. Distinctive moments include a listener meetup in Fayetteville where retired submariners traded stories about life on Trident boats and the cultural history of circumcision. The hosts sampled veteran-owned Lead Slinger’s Bourbon while analyzing the bizarre production failures of the Libertarian Party’s online debate. Sir Guy Boise was elevated to the rank of Black Baron during the global donor roll call.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warns that Greece will not become a permanent warehouse of souls as border closures in Macedonia and Austria leave thousands of migrants stranded. Tensions escalated this week after Austria excluded Greek officials from a Balkan summit, prompting claims of a diplomatic coup d'etat. While NATO prepares Aegean Sea operations to disrupt smuggling networks, the gridlock at the northern border threatens to destabilize the fragile Greek financial recovery. In the United States, Apple CEO Tim Cook characterized government-mandated encryption backdoors as the software equivalent of cancer during a high-stakes standoff with the FBI. Director James Comey maintains that the San Bernardino iPhone investigation is a matter of public safety, but legal experts argue the demand constitutes an unconstitutional fishing expedition. Meanwhile, the UK faces warnings from Washington that a Brexit vote could jeopardize future trade deals, even as the City of London remains the primary financial jewel of the European Union. On the campaign trail, Mitt Romney alleged a bombshell exists within Donald Trump's unreleased tax returns, while archival audio of Joe Biden from 1992 surfaced showing the then-Senator arguing against election-year Supreme Court nominations. This episode features a knighthood ceremony for Sir Road Wolf of Tonawanda and a deep dive into the peppery flavor profile of roasted ant seasoning. The hosts experiment with a Zenergy chime inspired by Goldie Hawn's Mind Up program and analyze the sudden prominence of sorghum in The Walking Dead. Guest appearances include a montage of Hillary Clinton barking and a report from a Reno gun range where the sound of heavy firepower nearly drowns out the political analysis.

Donald Trump secured a decisive victory in the South Carolina primary, defying media polling from ABC and NBC that suggested a tightening race with Ted Cruz. Journalist Karl Bernstein reports that Republican establishment figures now see a 75% chance of Trump securing the nomination, prompting a desperate strategy to force a deadlocked convention. Meanwhile, Jeb Bush suspended his presidential campaign following a dismal finish, signaling a collapse of the Bush dynasty despite a $150 million war chest. Apple CEO Tim Cook is publicly resisting an FBI court order to create a software backdoor for the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, framing the dispute as a vital defense of digital privacy. The technical conflict centers on the FBI's demand that Apple disable the auto-erase function to allow a brute-force attack on the device's four-digit passcode. In international news, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced a quadrupling of the European defense budget to counter Russian hybrid warfare, while British Prime Minister David Cameron negotiated a special status for the UK within the EU ahead of the Brexit referendum. Jeffrey Toobin faced backlash for criticizing the lack of diversity among Justice Antonin Scalia's law clerks during the late Justice's funeral. Actress Goldie Hawn’s MindUp program is under scrutiny for its conditioned mindfulness techniques in public schools, and Neil deGrasse Tyson invoked Galileo to challenge the reliance on scientific consensus. The show concludes with the knighting of Sir Donald Winkler and a technical breakdown of the Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits targeting website compliance.

Apple rejected promotional artwork for the 800th episode of No Agenda after Nick the Rat included symbols the tech giant deemed controversial, including an all-seeing eye. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the corporate censorship while analyzing Hillary Clinton’s recent campaign performance in Reno, Nevada, where she imitated a barking dog to mock Republican economic claims. The hosts contrast this bizarre political theater with a severe coughing fit in Harlem that CNN framed as an emotional moment rather than a physical health struggle. Donald Trump continues to break political taboos by suggesting secret government papers could prove Saudi involvement in the September 11 attacks and criticizing the RNC for stacking debate audiences with donors. Meanwhile, the FBI is utilizing the All Writs Act of 1789 to compel Apple to create a Signed iPhone Software (SIF) file to bypass encryption on the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone 5C. Additional reports indicate the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File contains millions of active numbers for individuals over 112 years old, facilitating widespread IRS tax refund fraud via untraceable prepaid debit cards. Adam Curry recounts a sunset biplane ride over Austin with Tina the Keeper, involving champagne in sippy cups and vintage aviation maneuvers. The episode features the retirement of the Jeb Bush "Please Clap" jingle after its adoption by mainstream radio and a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Henry of Nagoya. The hosts also examine a Seattle locker room incident sparked by new gender identity laws and a perceived on-air mishap by Whoopi Goldberg during a segment on The View.

The sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at Cibolo Creek Ranch has ignited a constitutional firestorm and a high-stakes political vacuum. While John Poindexter recounts the Justice's final hours in Marfa, Texas, the Republican primary field has pivoted to a 'Moneyball' strategy to block any nominee from President Obama. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and California Attorney General Kamala Harris have emerged as potential candidates in a battle that will define the 2016 election cycle. In South Carolina, Donald Trump has accused the RNC of rigging debate audiences with donors, while Ted Cruz faces scrutiny for a campaign ad featuring actress Amy Lindsay. DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz defended the superdelegate system against the rising tide of Bernie Sanders, who recently attacked Hillary Clinton for her ties to Henry Kissinger. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee has quietly lifted the Obama-era ban on federal lobbyist donations, and Montgomery Blair Sibley seeks to release the 'DC Madam' records that could impact the presidential race. Beyond the Beltway, the episode captures the absurdity of modern culture, from President Obama’s scripted Valentine’s Day poetry on the Ellen DeGeneres Show to the UK Pun Championship. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the 'War on Serif' as accessibility consultants target website fonts, while George Clooney faces criticism for his stance on the migrant crisis near his Lake Como estate. The hosts also track the decline of Florida greyhound racing and the European Central Bank’s move to scrap the 500 euro note.

Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders secured decisive victories in the New Hampshire primary, signaling a massive shift toward political outsiders and away from the establishment. The results triggered immediate fallout as Chris Christie exited the race following allegations that Marco Rubio used dark money to fund negative advertisements. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Ferguson, Missouri, alleging a pattern of unconstitutional policing and a debtor’s prison system. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testified that the Internet of Things presents a new opportunity for intelligence collection, while FBI Director James Comey warned that end-to-end encryption is causing law enforcement to go dark. Twitter established a Trust and Safety Council based on the Dangerous Speech Project to implement restrictive community guidelines. In the energy sector, the Supreme Court blocked the EPA Clean Power Plan, and the National Iranian Oil Company announced it will now require oil payments in euros rather than dollars. Adam Curry announced he is considering a run for Congress in Texas District 21 against Lamar Smith, with John Dvorak serving as his campaign manager. The production quality of Super Bowl 50 faced heavy criticism despite Lady Gaga receiving high marks for the national anthem. The show also analyzed the sudden spike in Red Lobster sales following a lyrical mention in Beyonce’s halftime performance of Formation.

A laptop bomb detonated on a flight departing Mogadishu, Somalia, has reignited global aviation security fears and potential bans on portable electronics in aircraft cabins. The explosion, which occurred at low altitude, ejected a passenger through the fuselage but allowed the pilot to land safely. This incident coincides with heightened security at Super Bowl 50, where Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and the U.S. Coast Guard have established a maritime exclusion zone in the shallow San Tomas Aquino Creek. In New Hampshire, the ABC News Republican debate began with a significant production failure that left Donald Trump and Ben Carson stranded in the wings. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton faced scrutiny over unreleased Goldman Sachs transcripts while former Secretary of State Madeline Albright drew fire for her comments regarding women supporting Bernie Sanders. Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department identified classified material in the private emails of Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice, and Martin Shkreli invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hostile Congressional hearing on pharmaceutical price gouging. BART officials in San Francisco admitted that most cameras on their trains are non-functional decoys, a revelation labeled as security theater by critics. In a lighter moment, a host secured a new FCC vanity call sign, K5ACC, while the show celebrated the knighting of Sir Snozzages and Sir Doom. The episode concludes with the strange tale of Kroeber, a master escape artist dog who once organized a kennel-wide breakout.

Hillary Clinton defended her $675,000 speaking fees from Goldman Sachs during a CNN Town Hall in Iowa, while Donald Trump accused Ted Cruz of using dirty tricks to manipulate caucus results. The political landscape shifts as Secretary of State John Kerry clarifies that Iran will receive $55 billion in released assets, far less than the $150 billion previously reported by the New York Times. These developments coincide with a rare meeting between Apple podcast executives and independent media creators in Austin to discuss the future of the iTunes ecosystem. Secondary stories include the suspension of UN-led Syria peace talks in Geneva and the World Health Organization's admission that the link between Zika virus and microcephaly remains unproven. In the tech sector, Microsoft is testing underwater data centers to solve cooling challenges while the cybersecurity firm Norse Corp reportedly collapsed despite its live attack map remaining online. Domestic issues surfaced as military leaders testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee that women should register for the Selective Service draft. Meanwhile, the FBI investigation into Clinton's private email server faces new claims from author Dan Bongino regarding foreign intelligence compromises. Jeb Bush provided a moment of campaign levity by asking a quiet audience to please clap after a rhetorical flourish. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the week's media narratives, including a linguistic analysis of Clinton's word salad and the strange case of a passenger sucked out of a Daallo Airlines flight. The show concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for the value-for-value producers who keep the program independent.

Donald Trump upends the 2016 primary cycle by boycotting the Fox News GOP debate in favor of a high-profile veterans' benefit in Iowa. The move sparked a media firestorm as NBC's Chuck Todd and CBS reporter Major Garrett questioned the legitimacy of the fundraising efforts. Meanwhile, Bill O'Reilly attempted to use biblical arguments to pressure Trump into a reconciliation with Megyn Kelly, resulting in a public clash over the philosophy of forgiveness. Senator Ted Cruz faces internal scrutiny following rumors of an extramarital affair, while Governor John Kasich draws fire from the tech community for supporting FBI encryption backdoors. In the Democratic camp, President Barack Obama claims Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate in history, despite growing chatter from Joe Scarborough regarding an advanced FBI investigation into her private email server. Overseas, Sweden announces plans to deport 80,000 asylum seekers as the Alternative for Germany party suggests border guards use lethal force to stem illegal migration. The World Health Organization faces skepticism over the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil as critics suggest a link between microcephaly and local pesticide use rather than the virus itself. On the cultural front, the University of Southern California introduces a Consent Carnival to navigate new affirmative consent laws, and NBA legend Charles Barkley slams the media for injecting racial narratives into the Super Bowl matchup between Cam Newton and Peyton Manning.

Donald Trump upends the 2016 primary cycle by boycotting the Fox News GOP debate, triggering a public feud with Roger Ailes and Megyn Kelly. The move shifts media focus toward Trump’s competing veterans' event, while analysts predict a ratings collapse for the network. Meanwhile, a Texas grand jury indicts David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt, the activists behind the Planned Parenthood undercover videos, on felony charges for tampering with government records. In the Democratic race, Hillary Clinton faces scrutiny over scripted town hall questions involving Taylor Gipple, an employee of a major DNC contributor. Bernie Sanders continues his push for tuition-free public college, drawing attention to administrative bloat at the University of California Berkeley under Janet Napolitano. Elsewhere, a CBS investigation into the Wounded Warrior Project reveals lavish executive spending on alcohol and retreats, while the FBI faces entrapment allegations following the arrest of Sami Mohammed Hamza in a Milwaukee Masonic temple sting. Speculation turns to the sobriety of cable news anchors as Megyn Kelly’s erratic broadcast behavior draws comparisons to past media rumors. John C. Dvorak warns against the toxic health fad of drinking live apple cider vinegar, while Adam Curry unveils a new virtual radio studio powered by Apple Core Audio. The episode concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Cavito and Sir Horatio, celebrating the global producer pool.

Donald Trump dominates the political landscape after claiming he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue without losing support, while the National Review and Glenn Beck launch a coordinated 'anti-Trump' offensive. The establishment pushback coincides with Barbara Bush entering the campaign trail for Jeb Bush, as internal GOP polling and the rise of white working-class populism—predicted in a 1996 Samuel Francis memo—threaten the traditional conservative order. Hillary Clinton faces escalating scrutiny as Intelligence Community Inspector General Charles McCullough identifies 'beyond top secret' emails on her private server, prompting campaign spokesperson Karen Finney to allege a partisan conspiracy. Meanwhile, Leonardo DiCaprio uses the World Economic Forum in Davos to promote the Carbon Trade Exchange and divestment from fossil fuels, despite the irony of elite private jet travel. In California, Governor Jerry Brown faces criticism for ignoring a massive methane leak in Porter Ranch during his State of the State address, while the lifting of Iran sanctions signals a massive shift in Middle East economic policy. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the 'divide and ruin' strategy in the Middle East and the push for a cashless society in Norway led by DNB Bank. The hosts mock the British government's new radicalization website that flags 'mistrust of mainstream media' as a sign of extremism. Technical upgrades in the Austin and Silicon Valley studios provide a backdrop for a deep dive into the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) and the decline of personal car ownership through GM’s new Maven service.

The British Parliament formally debated a petition to ban Donald Trump from the United Kingdom, with MPs Jack Bromley and others labeling the candidate a wazzock and a buffoon. While Home Secretary Theresa May maintains the power to exclude individuals based on unacceptable behavior, the session highlighted a deep misunderstanding of the American constitutional system. The debate served as a backdrop for Trump’s rising momentum in the Iowa primaries, bolstered by a high-profile endorsement from Sarah Palin. Economic indicators from BNSF Railway suggest a significant slowdown in the transportation sector, mirroring patterns observed before the 2008 financial crisis. Warren Buffett faces scrutiny over rail interests following the Keystone XL cancellation, while global coal markets shift as Australia underbids American suppliers in China. In Europe, European Council President Donald Tusk warns of a Schengen Agreement collapse within two months due to the migration crisis. Violent protests in Heesch and a proposed EU gasoline tax by Wolfgang Schäuble further signal a breakdown in pan-European cooperation as Saudi-funded Wahhabist mosques expand across the Balkans. Hollywood faces its own internal strife as Jada Pinkett Smith and Al Sharpton lead an Oscar boycott, drawing sharp rebukes from Janet Hubert and Whoopi Goldberg. The program features creative musical remixes of Barack Obama discussing his college years, alongside a satirical proposal for Sharia Bot, an AI tool for religious compliance. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the intersection of global finance and political theater through the value-for-value lens.

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz ignited a rhetorical firestorm over New York values during the latest Republican primary debate, while Trump simultaneously weaponized constitutional eligibility questions against the Canadian-born Senator. The exchange, analyzed as a masterclass in media manipulation, saw Trump successfully pivot from Cruz's socially liberal characterizations to a defense of the city's post-9/11 resilience. Meanwhile, the New York Daily News responded to the controversy with a scathing cover, further fueling the national divide over the GOP nomination path. Economic indicators point toward a global correction as oil prices plummet below $30 per barrel, driven by Saudi Arabian market share strategies and the re-entry of Iran into the energy sector. In the United States, Tavis Smiley reported on C-SPAN that black Americans have lost economic ground across all major categories over the last decade, while healthcare premiums under the Affordable Care Act have surged by 20% for many families. Additional reports highlight a million-dollar undisclosed loan from Goldman Sachs to the Cruz campaign, challenging his populist image. In Europe, Angela Merkel faces internal party revolts as borders close in Macedonia and Greece, signaling a breakdown in the migrant 'welcome' policy. Technical glitches defined the week as Tim Peake's historic spacewalk was aborted due to a water leak in Tim Kopra's helmet, and Donald Trump threatened to stiff a microphone technician during a rally. The hosts also explore the psychological warfare of leaving ant carcasses on kitchen counters to deter infestations and the strange rise of cricket-protein milkshakes at Wayback Burgers. The episode concludes with a look at the Yosemite trademark dispute where corporate concessionaires are forcing the renaming of the historic Curry Village.

President Obama used his final State of the Union address to dismiss Donald Trump as a punchline while Secretary of State John Kerry negotiated the rapid release of ten U.S. sailors detained by Iranian forces. The administration coordinated with former Twitter executive Jason Goldman and major networks to manage the digital preamble, even as the FBI expanded its investigation into Hillary Clinton regarding public corruption and the Clinton Foundation. These high-stakes maneuvers set a tense backdrop for a speech that prioritized symbolic guests over substantive policy shifts. In the aftermath of the address, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley drew fire from conservative circles for criticizing the Republican frontrunner during her official response. Meanwhile, the Baltic Dry Index plummeted to historic lows, signaling a global shipping slowdown linked to suspicious economic data from China. Domestically, the House passed the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act, a move analysts suggest will consolidate the vaping industry by favoring large manufacturers over independent juice makers. In the legal realm, the Delta Five protesters in Seattle are testing the necessity defense, arguing that blocking oil trains is a legal imperative to combat climate change. Beyond the political theater, the episode explores the strange return of vacuum tube technology at DARPA for EMP resistance and the medical crisis in Austin caused by hoverboard-related head trauma. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the media hagiography of Charlie Rose and the curious case of white nationalist Jared Taylor’s transition from PC Magazine intellectual to pariah. The show concludes with a look at the fragmentation of the European Union as Catalonia and Poland defy central mandates.

President Barack Obama and Anderson Cooper faced scrutiny following a highly choreographed CNN town hall on gun control. The event featured a push for biometric smart gun technology and a rhetorical shift where the administration labeled concerns over federal overreach as conspiracy theories. Gun store owner Chris Jacob and range owner Jeff Waite challenged the President on ATF enforcement and the logical necessity of confiscation to achieve lower firearm counts, while the NRA declined to participate in the vetted environment. International tensions flared as a US Hellfire missile accidentally surfaced in Havana, Cuba, after a logistics error during NATO drills. In Europe, Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed stricter deportation laws following mass sexual assaults in Cologne by migrant men, while Nigel Farage critiqued the European response to rising crime in Sweden and Norway. Meanwhile, the Northern Paiute Tribe asserted land claims over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, complicating the narrative of the ongoing armed rancher standoff. Scientists also moved to formally declare the Anthropocene epoch, a geological age defined by human impact. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak knighted Sir Marshall Scarpula following a significant donation from the No Agenda community. The hosts recounted a bizarre encounter with a Satanist in Dallas and analyzed the rise of kidults attending expensive summer camps for inner-child work. Leonardo DiCaprio faced mockery for confusing a common Chinook wind with global warming during a recent interview with Charlie Rose.

The Federal Trade Commission fined Lumosity $2 million for deceptive advertising, alleging the company lacked scientific evidence for claims that its brain training games could prevent Alzheimer's and dementia. These ads frequently appeared as underwriting on National Public Radio, bypassing traditional health claim restrictions. Meanwhile, the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by Ammon Bundy and the Citizens for Constitutional Freedom has sparked a national debate over federal land management and racial double standards in law enforcement response. President Obama announced executive actions on gun control while weeping for the victims of Sandy Hook, a display that drew immediate skepticism from the NRA and online critics. New HIPAA regulation changes now allow healthcare providers to report individuals deemed a mental defective to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, raising concerns about medical privacy and the potential for political suppression. In Germany, local reports from Cologne confirm that the perpetrators of mass New Year's Eve sexual assaults were primarily of Syrian origin, contradicting initial government efforts to downplay refugee involvement. Additionally, Saudi Arabia and Iran face a deepening diplomatic rift that experts suggest is a strategic maneuver by the Saudis to suppress global oil prices and hinder the Iranian economy. FBI Director James Comey drew attention for his hesitant, slow-clapping response during the President's gun control speech at the White House. The segment also explores the regional linguistic confusion surrounding the game of cornhole and a secret elephant gun outing with a Silicon Valley executive. Sir Brian Wojtek is officially knighted as a No Agenda Peer following a significant contribution to the show's production.

Al Gore faces renewed scrutiny as his 2006 climate deadline arrives with predictions of a submerged Miami failing to materialize. Physical evidence from USGS maps dating back to 1895 reveals that the San Francisco Bay mudflats remain largely unchanged, contradicting dire warnings of rapid sea level rise. These environmental claims are analyzed alongside the implementation of Texas open carry laws and President Obama's move to bypass Congress with new executive actions on gun control. Global tensions escalate as Saudi Arabia executes Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr, sparking a diplomatic break with Iran and violent protests at the Saudi embassy in Tehran. In Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan cites Hitler’s Germany as a model for an effective presidential system while facing allegations of ISIS oil smuggling. Meanwhile, the FBI arrest of Emmanuel L. Luchman in Rochester reveals a plot facilitated by three paid confidential informants. The Pentagon also admits it will likely fail its 2017 audit, blaming antiquated COBOL computer systems for the inability to track trillions in federal spending. Jeanette Hill becomes the first Dame of 2016 as Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak bestow new titles upon the No Agenda Roundtable. From the staged aesthetics of the presidential Instagram account to the unencrypted IFB frequencies of New York City news studios, the year begins with a deep look at the mechanics of modern media manipulation and the emerging police state atmosphere of holiday celebrations.

The 2016 election cycle ignites as Donald Trump challenges NBC's Savannah Guthrie over Bill Clinton's history of alleged abuse, while President Barack Obama attempts a populist pivot alongside Jerry Seinfeld in a 1963 Corvette Stingray. Amidst these political maneuvers, Brussels cancels New Year's Eve celebrations following terror threats and a scandalous investigation into a police station orgy involving soldiers and officers. Global security remains tense as the Department of Defense faces scrutiny for failing to close Guantanamo Bay and missing audit deadlines due to obsolete COBOL accounting systems. In Europe, Angela Merkel introduces Arabic subtitles to her New Year address as the migrant crisis costs Germany an estimated 17 billion euros, while the Volkswagen emissions scandal expands to implicate Bosch software. Domestically, the Real ID Act begins forcing residents in states like Washington to carry passports for internal flights, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio introduces fines for the intentional use of incorrect gender pronouns. The studio welcomes a mystery gift gong and addresses rumors regarding Tom Waits, while the death of Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister sparks a debate on the etiquette of celebrity mourning. Sir Nick Aizmendi is knighted as the Sonic Dragon of the Four Domains during a massive year-end donor roll. The Beatles' arrival on Spotify triggers a new theory on coded political messaging in classic tracks like Come Together and Hey Jude.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton trade sharp barbs over national security as the 2015 holiday season concludes. Clinton alleges that ISIS is utilizing Trump's rhetoric in recruitment videos, a claim the SITE Intelligence Group and ABC News reporter John Karl find no evidence for. Trump counters by mocking Clinton's primary losses and her debate performance while criticizing the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran. Steve Harvey faces intense scrutiny following the Miss Universe 2015 broadcast error where he mistakenly crowned Miss Colombia instead of Miss Philippines. The production, now owned by William Morris Entertainment, featured contestants answering political questions on U.S. military bases and gun control. Meanwhile, Apple CEO Tim Cook defends the company's encryption policies on 60 Minutes, rejecting government backdoors and dismissing accusations of overseas tax avoidance as political theater. Carly Fiorina suggests the government utilize Palantir Technologies for data analytics, narrowly avoiding a controversial historical analogy regarding IBM. The episode features a heated art war between producers NickTheRat and PewDiePie, while Sir Fudge Fountain is elevated to the Baron of Ann Arbor during the Christmas Eve knighting ceremony. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the media's selective reporting on East Coast record warmth versus historical 1955 weather data.

The Hillary Clinton campaign faces a sharp backlash following the release of a listicle comparing the candidate to a grandmother, sparking the viral NotMyAbuela hashtag and accusations of blatant hispandering. Critics point to Clinton's history with private prison corporations and the deportation of Central American children as evidence of a disconnect with the voters she aims to court. Meanwhile, an arson investigation is underway at the Bill Clinton Birthplace National Historic Site in Hope, Arkansas, where accelerants and mysterious graffiti featuring the number 55 were discovered. In the wake of a massive data breach, Bernie Sanders fired consultant Josh Uretsky for accessing proprietary Clinton donor data, though questions remain regarding Uretsky's ties to the DNC and NGP VAN. Across the Atlantic, UK Home Secretary Theresa May is pushing new cyber laws that link surveillance powers to the prevention of online trolling, while the BBC reports on police training for Mumbai-style attacks in London. In the United States, President Obama signed a $1.8 trillion omnibus bill that quietly includes the CISA surveillance measure and reinstates the EMP Commission, which warns of a power grid collapse that could claim 90% of the population. Additionally, the CDC faces legal challenges from pharmaceutical-funded groups over proposed OxyContin guidelines, and the failure of Colorado’s healthcare co-op highlights the collapse of public options under the Affordable Care Act. John Dvorak provides a spoiler-heavy review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, questioning the physics of Starkiller Base and the decision to kill off Han Solo. The segment features a reading of an irate listener's chat room message regarding the spoilers, alongside a deconstruction of Irving Berlin's White Christmas as a Beverly Hills parody. Sir Jerry of Saugus is officially knighted during the Value for Value donor segment as the show explores the luxury of private Pullman railroad cars.