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Degrowth
Episode 419 •

419: Degrowth

Attorney General Eric Holder faces a historic contempt of Congress vote as President Barack Obama invokes executive privilege to shield Fast and Furious documents. This move directly contradicts Obama’s 2007 campaign pledge to never use such powers to hide information from the public. The investigation remains centered on nearly 2,000 firearms provided to Mexican drug cartels and the subsequent death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. European leaders José Manuel Barroso and Herman Van Rompuy are pushing a Second Single Market Act to enforce deeper fiscal integration and a new carbon tax across the Eurozone. Meanwhile, Senator John McCain is advocating for a coalition of the willing to bypass the UN Security Council for military intervention in Syria. In the United States, the DEA continues to prioritize marijuana enforcement despite Administrator Michelle Leonhart’s inability to distinguish its risks from heroin during a heated C-SPAN hearing with Representative Jared Polis. Dave Barnett’s bizarre on-air speech lapse triggers theories about scramble ray technology while the Jerry Sandusky trial introduces a Histrionic Personality Disorder defense. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak also deconstruct the Rio+20 Earth Summit’s shift toward sustainability and the radical International Conference on Degrowth in Montreal. The Marinov Garrison receives a formal knighthood as the show analyzes the geopolitical implications of the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

Oryx Burgers!
Episode 418 •

418: Oryx Burgers!

The Obama administration faces scrutiny over a Department of Homeland Security memorandum granting prosecutorial discretion to undocumented immigrants under 30. Allegations suggest Secretary Janet Napolitano and Senator Dianne Feinstein brokered a deal to secure California agricultural labor in exchange for suppressed investigations into White House intelligence leaks and the CIA drone kill list. This policy shift coincides with a Father's Day presidential proclamation that officially mandates the display of the American flag. International tensions rise as the Pentagon contradicts Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding Russian attack helicopters in Syria, clarifying the units were refurbished rather than new shipments. Meanwhile, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde is pushing a global carbon tax of $25 per ton under the Rio Plus 20 agenda, potentially raising $1 trillion over a decade through Article 4 surveillance. In Europe, the Syriza party gains momentum ahead of Greek elections, threatening the stability of the European Stability Mechanism bailout while Italian unemployment triggers violent protests against Prime Minister Mario Monti in Bologna. A television producer from NBN Lebanon contacted the program to discuss the Pipeline Theory and the regional belief that U.S. intervention in Damascus is driven by Saudi gas transport interests. The session also features a look at the Gorgon Stare drone surveillance system and a listener anecdote about using the podcast to ward off mountain lions during a backcountry emergency. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak also explore the culinary merits of Oryx meat as a cross between venison and goat.

Cyber 9/11
Episode 417 •

417: Cyber 9/11

Senator Joe Lieberman and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta are sounding the alarm on a Cyber 9-11, pushing the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 as a vital defense for critical infrastructure. The legislation aims to secure gas valves, water systems, and financial networks from remote hacking, though critics argue these systems should simply be air-gapped from the public internet. The push for new domestic surveillance powers coincides with a Navy RQ-4 Global Hawk drone crash in Maryland, raising urgent questions about the safety of unmanned aerial vehicles in civilian airspace. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused Russia of escalating the Syrian conflict by supplying attack helicopters to the Assad regime, while Senator Dianne Feinstein made a notable slip on CNN by using the term Anschluss to describe recent intelligence leaks. Meanwhile, the United Nations report on children in armed conflict has added Syria to its list of offenders, yet notably omits casualties from U.S. drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan. In the Eurozone, IMF head Christine Lagarde and Nigel Farage are warning of a three-month deadline for the Euro's survival as Greek tax compliance and Spanish bank bailouts reach a breaking point. British Prime Minister David Cameron faces a public relations nightmare after accidentally leaving his daughter at a pub, an irony not lost on those following his new responsible parenting initiative. The upcoming release of the DSM-5 is also under fire for pathologizing childhood behaviors like echolalia to expand autism diagnoses, while the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation explores galvanic skin response bracelets to monitor student engagement. This broadcast remains entirely uncompromised by corporate interests through the value-for-value model.

Datapalooza
Episode 416 •

416: Datapalooza

Rand Paul officially endorsed Mitt Romney for president this week, triggering a massive backlash from the Ron Paul grassroots movement. The endorsement follows a private meeting between Ron Paul and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, leading to speculation that the move is a calculated play for a vice-presidential slot or a strategic pivot toward the Republican establishment. Attorney General Eric Holder faced a contentious hearing before Darrell Issa and Jason Chaffetz regarding the Fast and Furious gun-walking scandal. New evidence surfaced in the form of emails from DOJ official Jason Weinstein that explicitly mention guns walking prior to the death of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry. Meanwhile, Senator John McCain accused the Obama administration of leaking details about the Stuxnet cyber warfare program and the Yemen drone kill list to bolster the President's image ahead of the 2012 election. In the tech sector, Boeing tested the hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye drone, while the National Reconnaissance Office gifted NASA two surveillance-grade telescopes more powerful than the Hubble. This episode features a live coffee spill and a knighthood ceremony for seven-month-old Woodrow Winter. One host recounts a 2005 meeting with Steve Jobs where the Apple founder expressed extreme frustration with Wi-Fi technology. The show concludes with a look at an Australian documentary about ferret owners and the concept of the Rainbow Bridge.

Om the Dome
Episode 415 •

415: Om the Dome

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Georgia and Turkey this week to solidify Western energy interests and coordinate a post-Assad transition in Syria. The diplomatic tour focused on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and Arctic mineral rights under the Law of the Sea Treaty, positioning the United States against Russian influence in the Black Sea and North Pole. These maneuvers coincide with reports of U.S. and Canadian firms securing $20 billion in Haitian mining permits following the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund initiatives. In domestic politics, Governor Scott Walker survived a historic recall election in Wisconsin, dealing a significant blow to organized labor despite media narratives regarding campaign spending disparities. Meanwhile, the Obama administration faced scrutiny after investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill labeled drone strikes in Yemen as mass murder on MSNBC. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta defended these operations as a matter of American sovereignty during his visit to India, even as USAID canceled a $20 million contract for the Pakistani version of Sesame Street due to local corruption allegations. Webster Tarpley appeared on the Alex Jones Show to allege that billionaire Peter Thiel used Ron Paul as a stalking horse for Mitt Romney during the 2012 primaries. The episode also features a breakdown of the Bilderberg Group meeting in Virginia, where Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Chubais were spotted among the global elite. John C. Dvorak celebrates his daughter Mimi Dvorak’s high school graduation while Adam Curry recounts a high-stakes roadside assistance incident involving the Austin Police Department and a helicopter.

Thingamajig
Episode 414 •

414: Thingamajig

President Barack Obama significantly expanded the Olympic Games cyber warfare program, deploying the Stuxnet and Flame viruses to sabotage Iranian nuclear infrastructure. This state-sponsored hacking sets a dangerous global precedent, as the New York Times reports the sophisticated code is now being deconstructed by adversaries in Russia and Iran. Meanwhile, antivirus pioneer John McAfee faces a discrediting campaign following his arrest by a Gang Suppression Unit in Belize on questionable drug and weapon charges. In Washington, Google representative Vint Cerf testified before a Senate subcommittee regarding United Nations proposals for the International Telecommunications Union to regulate internet governance. Chairman Greg Walden warned that applying legacy telephone rules to modern data networks could break the global Domain Name System. Simultaneously, the Global Network Initiative, led by Executive Director Susan Morgan, is moving to replace the ICANN multi-stakeholder model with a corporate-led framework. In New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks, citing a study on bottomless soup bowls to justify the nanny-state policy. This follows Dr. Robert Lustig’s appearance on 60 Minutes where he classified sugar as a regulated toxin. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman warns of a terminal Eurozone collapse on BBC Newsnight while Iraq veterans in Chicago discard their medals to protest the war on an adjective. The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II serves as a rainy media distraction, featuring guest appearances by Harvey Weinstein and Regis Philbin. Rumors also circulate that the Church of Scientology is using blackmail to prevent a high-profile defection by John Travolta.

Kill List
Episode 413 •

413: Kill List

The New York Times reveals President Barack Obama personally oversees a drone program kill list, deciding the fate of specific targets in classified meetings. While the administration defines all military-age males in strike zones as militants to lower civilian casualty figures, critics like Glenn Greenwald argue the policy bypasses due process for American citizens. Reports from White House insiders suggest senior advisor Valerie Jarrett serves as the primary gatekeeper for these tactical decisions, even opposing the SEAL Team 6 raid on Osama bin Laden in favor of remote strikes. In the Middle East, the State Department and spokesperson Mark Toner face scrutiny over the Houla massacre as the BBC is caught using 2006 Iraq photos to represent Syrian victims. This media disinformation campaign coincides with a push for a UN Chapter 7 resolution, potentially authorizing a no-fly zone to secure regional energy pipelines. Meanwhile, the UK Supreme Court clears the way for Julian Assange to be extradited to Sweden, a move occurring just as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in the country for high-level diplomatic meetings. In the financial sector, Spain bans cash transactions over 2,500 euros while IMF head Christine Lagarde faces backlash for criticizing Greek tax evasion despite her own tax-exempt status. Cultural oddities take center stage as the media attributes a horrific Miami face-eating attack to bath salts, fueling a zombie narrative that mirrors viral marketing for the film World War Z. Donald Trump continues his public feud with Wolf Blitzer over the birther issue, though alternative theories suggest the controversy masks questions regarding Frank Marshall Davis. The episode concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for Gordon Walton, who enters the Gold Order after a massive contribution of physical gold coins.

Red Square Patch
Episode 412 •

412: Red Square Patch

The Department of Homeland Security has formalized a media monitoring program that classifies CNN, Fox News, and the BBC as first-tier sources, allowing mainstream narratives to bypass verification and enter government threat assessments directly. This internal DHS manual, revealed via a Freedom of Information Act request, details the tracking of specific keywords like "assassination" and "homegrown" while reportedly exempting high-profile celebrities from certain PII collection. The policy effectively turns major newsrooms into an unvetted intelligence feed for federal agencies. Global governance agendas are surfacing through environmental forecasts and human rights reports. Jorgen Randers of the Club of Rome released the 2052 report, predicting global collapse while advocating for cap-and-trade systems and reduced ecological footprints. Simultaneously, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released the 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, targeting the Assad regime in Syria. China countered this by issuing its own critique of the United States, citing the treatment of Occupy Wall Street protesters and the high incarceration rates in Louisiana as evidence of American hypocrisy. In Pakistan, the sentencing of Dr. Shakil Afridi to 33 years for assisting the CIA in the Bin Laden raid has raised questions about the use of vaccination programs as intelligence cover. Cultural oddities and technical failures round out the week, from Sweden's Loreen winning a politically charged Eurovision 2012 in Azerbaijan to the gruesome "zombie" attack in Miami. Listeners contributed to the value-for-value model with requests for slide whistle duets and de-douching, while Sir George Scanlon was officially knighted for his support. The segment also explores the mystery of Gareth Williams, the MI6 spy found in a locked bag, and the strange verbal slips of President Barack Obama regarding his non-existent sons.

Seal Team 666
Episode 411 •

411: Seal Team 666

President Barack Obama and French President François Hollande triggered a security event at a Bangor airport through a coded cheeseburger reference. This theory follows a suspicious flight diversion in Maine that coincided with high-level diplomatic meetings between the two leaders. The incident highlights a pattern of synchronized messaging between the White House and international security agencies during the G20 summit. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently detailed State Department efforts to contest online recruitment by Al-Qaeda in Yemen while receiving a ceremonial sword from Admiral McRaven. Meanwhile, White House advisor John Brennan has consolidated control over the drone kill list, shifting lethal decision-making from the Pentagon to the executive branch. In the Senate, Mike Lee leads the opposition against the Law of the Sea Treaty, which critics claim would grant the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica royalty rights over global mineral mining. Additional reports indicate China is reversing its one-child policy to address labor shortages, while Bill Gates faces scrutiny over TED Talk comments regarding population growth and vaccine-led sterilization. Adam Curry prepares for his upcoming wedding in Amsterdam by inviting producers to a bachelor party at the Amsterdam Supper Club. John C. Dvorak shares a corrupted audio file from his H2 recorder that sounds like a haunting transmission from the NATO summit. The episode features a unique audition for Shriners Hospitals using a Barry White vocal style and the debut of apocalypse-proof furniture from Yendra Built.

The Cheeseburger Code
Episode 410 •

410: The Cheeseburger Code

President Barack Obama and French President François Hollande signaled a potential military escalation in Syria through coded references to cheeseburgers and french fries during their meeting before the G8 summit at Camp David. This diplomatic theater coincided with CNN anchor Anderson Cooper’s strategic deployment to the Hatay province on the Turkish-Syrian border, a move often preceding orchestrated Western intervention. Meanwhile, the G8 leaders finalized a transition plan for Damascus while simultaneously managing the escalating Eurozone crisis and the threat of a Greek exit from the currency union. Domestic legal battles intensified as Federal Judge Katherine Forrest ruled Section 1021 of the NDAA unconstitutional, temporarily halting the military's authority to detain U.S. citizens indefinitely without due process. Despite this ruling, Representative Louie Gohmert defended military tribunals under Article 1, while the House approved a $1.047 trillion discretionary spending package for 2013. This legislative cycle also includes the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act, which critics argue legalizes the use of State Department propaganda on the American public, and the Law of the Sea Treaty, which John Bolton warns will cede maritime sovereignty to the United Nations. Cultural tensions flared as MSNBC contributor Touré attributed the decline of disco and the death of Donna Summer to white male homophobia, a claim Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak countered by citing the rise of punk rock and musical stagnation. The London 2012 Olympic flame arrival was met with skepticism following a Rockefeller Foundation report detailing a hypothetical 'Hack Attack' bombing scenario during the games. The episode concludes with a formal knighthood ceremony for producers Carrie Shone and Damien Tayman, alongside an analysis of Mark Zuckerberg’s marriage as a PR distraction from the botched Facebook IPO.

Head Lag
Episode 409 •

409: Head Lag

The House of Representatives advances the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, sparking a fierce debate over constitutional rights and the expansion of military detention. Representative Adam Smith leads the opposition against provisions that allow for the indefinite detention of US citizens under the guise of counter-terrorism. The legislation further codifies clandestine military authority in cyberspace and mandates the development of 100-kilowatt directed energy weapons for the Navy and Air Force. President Obama issued an executive order regarding Yemen that functions as a de facto declaration of war to protect natural gas pipelines and LNG facilities. In the financial sector, General Motors pulled its advertising from Facebook just ahead of the social media giant's IPO, while the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) forces American expats to renounce citizenship to maintain basic banking access. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Tajikistan to secure energy export routes to India as the European Stability Mechanism faces a legal challenge from Geert Wilders in the Netherlands. In the medical field, the New England Journal of Medicine promotes coffee for longevity while the DSM-5 expands mental health criteria to include Hoarding Disorder and early 'head lag' autism indicators. A personal anecdote from the TSA checkpoint at LAX reveals the failure of pat-downs to detect Epsom salt-soaked pads, highlighting the theater of airport security. The BBC mentions the show's critique of Spotify and Pandora via Flipboard but fails to provide a backlink, leading to a discussion on SEO tactics used by African political advisors to bury the podcast. The segment concludes with a look at Chris Matthews' embarrassing performance on Jeopardy! and a young listener named Damien who has already mastered the show's most famous catchphrases.

Odious Debt
Episode 408 •

408: Odious Debt

National security concerns mount as authorities search the Verdugo Mountains for missing FBI agent Steven Ivins, a 35-year-old Burbank resident with access to sensitive intelligence. The disappearance coincides with a Department of Homeland Security insider report alleging that Louis Farrakhan is being utilized by the CIA to coordinate urban unrest during the 2012 election cycle. These events suggest a volatile intersection of domestic surveillance and orchestrated political conflict. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently finalized a $53 million weapon sale to Bahrain, providing Humvees and TOW missiles to the kingdom despite ongoing internal strife and the controversial Formula One race. In the financial sector, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reported a $2 billion trading loss immediately following a Meet the Press appearance, fueling demands for the Volcker Rule. Meanwhile, the crowdfunded documentary Debtocracy introduces the legal theory of odious debt to the Greek financial crisis, while Spanish Indignados protesters in Madrid target banking institutions over 50% youth unemployment. In Haiti, the Red Cross faces scrutiny for allocating $10.5 million of earthquake relief funds toward a luxury hotel and conference center while a $20 billion gold discovery in the mountains reshapes the nation's economic landscape. Executive Producer Keith Brown received a formal knighthood for his $450 contribution to the value-for-value model, complete with the traditional de-douching ritual. The program also deconstructs the occult symbolism of the latest Time magazine cover and the linguistic crutches of cable news anchors like Tamron Hall. Sir Keith Brown and other donors continue to bypass corporate advertising to keep the news open-source and independent.

Exploding Dog
Episode 407 •

407: Exploding Dog

The Associated Press admitted to withholding details of a foiled underwear bomb plot involving a Saudi intelligence double agent for a full week at the request of government officials. This coordinated media delay coincides with the rollout of new airport security technology and reports of non-metallic explosives designed by Ibrahim al-Asiri. FBI Director Robert Mueller testified before the Senate regarding these threats while appearing unfamiliar with NDAA Section 1021 language concerning the indefinite detention of American citizens. ABC News reports that $184 million in security equipment remains idle in a Dallas TSA warehouse despite claims of emerging 'body bomb' threats. In Congress, Representatives Dana Rohrabacher and Sam Farr introduced an amendment to protect state medical marijuana laws, prompting a heated 'Reefer Madness' style rebuttal from Congressman Frank Wolf. Meanwhile, President Obama affirmed his support for same-sex marriage in an ABC News interview, a move analyzed as a strategic play for campaign funding from specific donor blocks ahead of the North Carolina primary. International tensions rise as a Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashes during an Indonesian demonstration flight and UN monitors struggle to oversee a failing ceasefire in Syria. Nigel Farage delivered a scathing speech to the European Parliament, comparing the current Eurozone economic crisis to the political instability of 1932. The episode also features the official knighting of producers Sir Howard and Sir Gregory, alongside a heated listener vote on the future of the show's signature slide whistle.

Zombie Walk
Episode 406 •

406: Zombie Walk

London prepares for the 2012 Summer Olympics with a massive military security exercise titled Olympic Guardian, featuring the HMS Ocean warship berthed at Greenwich. The deployment includes snipers in helicopters authorized to shoot rogue pilots and surface-to-air missiles stationed on residential rooftops. Critics suggest the presence of an aircraft carrier in the Thames serves domestic crowd control and potential prisoner detention rather than foreign defense. Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway recently acquired a major stake in Marel Food Systems, signaling a shift toward robotic automation in the global chicken industry. Meanwhile, the CIA released seventeen documents from the Abbottabad raid, with President Obama and Brian Williams highlighting trivial details like the White House Situation Room ordering Costco pizza to maintain secrecy. In the Libertarian Party, former Governor Gary Johnson secured the presidential nomination, pledging to balance the federal budget and end the war on drugs. Adam Curry recounts a vivid nightmare involving Kris Jenner and the Kardashian family, while John C. Dvorak mocks the rise of Wantologists and Dutch gerbil coaches. The show honors Sir Lorne Osterman of Austria with a knighthood as the Prague Zombie Walk provides a satirical backdrop to the mechanical nature of modern life.

Piles of Pelicans
Episode 405 •

405: Piles of Pelicans

The Obama administration faces scrutiny following claims that soldiers at Fort Stewart were forced to attend a presidential address where Barack Obama repeated controversial jokes about the military gene pool. Internal friction regarding the Abbottabad raid on Osama bin Laden surfaces as reports suggest Valerie Jarrett initially blocked the operation, leading to resignation threats from Robert Gates and intense pressure from Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, Admiral Bill McRaven is identified as the primary architect of the mission as the White House marks the one-year anniversary of the strike. General Martin Dempsey admits to systemic failures in Iraqi police training and the slow recognition of corruption in Afghanistan, while White House advisor John Brennan defends drone strikes using medical metaphors of excision. The Department of Homeland Security prepares to release Bacillus subtilis into the Boston MBTA subway system to test biological sensors, sparking public health concerns. In the UK, a parliamentary committee declares Rupert Murdoch unfit to lead News Corp, and ISPs begin blocking The Pirate Bay under new censorship mandates. Domestic policy shifts as the Affordable Care Act integrates mandatory drug screening into primary care through the SBIRT program, while the TSA reportedly increases radiation levels on body scanners to detect surgically implanted explosives. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct an ABC News report on bullied dolphins as a form of social engineering and mind control. The hosts also examine a secret recording of Goldman Sachs executives attempting to pitch the Facebook IPO to Autodesk founder John Walker against his explicit instructions. The show concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Aslak and Sir Ilyan as the No Agenda Roundtable expands.

Spy in a Bag
Episode 404 •

404: Spy in a Bag

The mysterious death of MI6 officer Gareth Williams takes center stage as an inquest reveals the near-impossibility of the intelligence agent locking himself inside a padlocked sports bag. The investigation into the London bathtub discovery coincides with rising geopolitical tensions as China pledges an $8 billion loan to South Sudan, directly challenging Western influence over regional oil pipelines. Economic instability ripples across the Eurozone as Spain's unemployment hits 24.4% and the Netherlands implements a controversial weed pass to restrict drug tourism. In the United States, the House passed the CISPA amendments, which critics argue will legalize government surveillance of private emails under the guise of preventing psychological threats. Meanwhile, the FCC's new ruling on political ad transparency is criticized for allowing stations to submit unsearchable scanned PDFs, potentially obscuring Super PAC spending data from public scrutiny. President Barack Obama faced awkward moments at the White House Correspondents' Dinner after Jimmy Kimmel joked about the federal marijuana crackdown and the Funyun supply. The episode also features a musical breakthrough with the Syntheslider, a new MIDI-enabled slide whistle, and a correction from producer Moise Khan on the proper phonetic emphasis of Abbottabad.

Pharmacy in a Fruit
Episode 403 •

403: Pharmacy in a Fruit

A reported case of mad cow disease at Baker Commodities in California triggered a temporary ban on American beef by South Korean supermarkets, sparking claims of cattle futures market manipulation. The event mirrors historical 'painting the tape' tactics where strategic news reporting influenced stock prices, much like the 1929 market crash. Meanwhile, President Obama announced the Atrocities Prevention Board at the Holocaust Museum, a new White House mechanism that critics argue justifies military intervention in Syria by bypassing traditional sovereignty norms. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expanding the Defense Intelligence Agency to recruit American businessmen as overseas assets, creating a secondary spy network that competes with the CIA. In the pharmaceutical sector, Shire is utilizing Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine for the 'Own It' campaign to drive adult ADHD diagnoses, while Walgreens and NBC News push shingles and pertussis boosters. Additional reports cover the collapse of the Dutch government, the MF Global investigation involving Louis Freeh and John Corzine, and a State Department scandal in Brazil involving US Marines and a local prostitute. Sir Alan Thompson celebrates his birthday with a significant contribution toward his knighthood as the hosts plan the Hot Pockets 2009 Tour. The segment features a look back at the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots with Rodney King and a critique of Singularity University’s solar energy claims. Adam Curry and John C. Dykstra facilitate the induction of three new knights into the No Agenda Roundtable during this value-for-value session.

Drunk or Not Drunk?
Episode 402 •

402: Drunk or Not Drunk?

The General Services Administration faces intense scrutiny following oversight hearings into a million-dollar conference scandal involving clowns and challenge coins. A major transparency failure emerged when GSA officials praised the website Results.gov, which investigators discovered has no DNS entry and does not exist. This lack of accountability coincides with the Secret Service prostitution scandal in Colombia, which serves as a media distraction from the agency's primary mission of protecting the U.S. financial system. International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde announced $430 billion in global economic pledges, yet a review of the specific country data reveals a total of only $362 billion. This discrepancy highlights a trend of cut-and-paste journalism at the New York Times and USA Today. Domestically, the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012, or HR 4170, reveals a plan to fund bank-held debt through the Overseas Contingency Operations war budget. Meanwhile, the $26 billion National Mortgage Settlement provides a 328-page framework for banks to resume foreclosures with a five-percent margin for error. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a formal knighting ceremony for Sir Keith and Sir Michael while navigating technical interference from Time Warner Cable squirrels. The hosts dissect the repetitive fair shot rhetoric of the presidential radio address and the cultural rise of Duck Dynasty. State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland introduces the phrase Uncle Joe during a briefing on Syrian humanitarian aid, sparking speculation about internal administration dynamics.

The War on Chicken
Episode 401 •

401: The War on Chicken

The Secret Service and military prostitution scandal in Cartagena collides with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dancing at a Colombian nightclub as the media deploys the bad apple meme to mask systemic failures. While President Juan Manuel Santos and President Barack Obama openly discuss a New World Order at the Summit of the Americas, the TSA expands its reach into domestic transit through the Bus Safe initiative in Houston. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee promotes random bag searches and drug-sniffing dogs on public buses, signaling a permanent expansion of security theater beyond the airport terminal. In Norway, the trial of Anders Breivik reveals a coordinated effort by the court and media to censor his 73-minute opening statement, mislabeling his defense of necessity as a psychological delusion. This suppression of extremist manifestos is contrasted with the 1995 publication of Ted Kaczynski's Unabomber text, which led to his capture. Meanwhile, the USDA prepares to hand over poultry safety oversight to private corporations, a move Diane Sawyer and ABC News frame through the lens of impending salmonella scares. Global shifts continue as Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner nationalizes Repsol YPF to block a $15 billion Chinese bid, and the Corrections Corporation of America lobbies 48 states to privatize prisons under 90 percent occupancy guarantees. Dr. Thomas Szasz challenges the therapeutic state by labeling ADHD a metaphor for social control rather than a biological disease. Between live auditions for Kraft salad dressing commercials and the debut of the Tupac Shakur hologram at Coachella, the reality of a zombie society emerges through the mass prescription of psychotropic medications. Sir Alexander and Sir Jordan are knighted into the No Agenda Admiralty as the program cleans the brain of corporate media's Formula 409 distractions.

This is How We Spin
Episode 400 •

400: This is How We Spin

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the 400th episode of No Agenda by exposing how the Secret Service prostitution scandal in Cartagena served as a strategic distraction. While media outlets focused on agents and escorts, the Summit of the Americas quietly sidelined discussions on drug decriminalization led by Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina. The hosts analyze the official Secret Service mission statement, suggesting the agency prioritizes protecting global financial infrastructure over individual leaders. Secondary reports reveal that JPMorgan Chase provided $1 million in funding for the viral Kony 2012 campaign to justify military intervention in Africa. In Liberia, a coordinated media blitz by the BBC and CNN coincides with the relocation of AFRICOM headquarters from Germany to West Africa to secure mineral wealth. Domestically, the Department of Homeland Security website under Secretary Janet Napolitano appears to target the LGBT community for recruitment, while New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg faces scrutiny over his stance on the George Zimmerman bounty and gun control. Additional coverage includes the $1 billion Instagram acquisition, Rick Santorum’s suspicious withdrawal from the GOP primary, and the use of Long Range Acoustic Devices by Chicago police. This milestone broadcast features the official knighting of Sir Andrew Gardner and a breakdown of the 33 percent spike in high school prom costs. Between analyzing the TAPI pipeline in Balochistan and the suspicious death of Hollywood publicist Michael Sands, the hosts reflect on six years of the value-for-value model. The segment concludes with a look at Iceland’s mortgage forgiveness and a vintage 1939 Campbell’s Soup commercial.