Topic: Guy Fawkes

The hosts open the program by discussing the literary history of the Bobbsey Twins and Tom Swift book series, noting the 1910 origins of the latter. They transition to the significance of November 5th, referencing the Gunpowder Plot against the British Parliament and its modern cultural depiction in the film V for Vendetta.

The hosts review a long list of upcoming No Agenda meetups and election watch parties in cities including Bellingham, Kansas City, and Philadelphia. They emphasize the importance of gathering with like-minded people who are not "triggered" by deconstruction. A virtual election night meetup is also being organized.

The hosts open the show on November 5th, reciting the traditional "Remember, remember the 5th of November" poem regarding the Gunpowder Treason. They discuss the historical failure of Guy Fawkes and how the V for Vendetta mask has been adopted by the activist group Anonymous.

The hacktivist group Anonymous is noted for its recent lack of high-profile activity following the imprisonment of key members. Meanwhile, the U.S. intelligence community launched a transparency website titled "IC on the Record" hosted on the blogging platform Tumblr. The choice of Tumblr, a service owned by Yahoo, is criticized as an unprofessional venue for declassifying documents related to Section 702 of the FISA Act.

Jeremy Paxman and guests discuss the "political will" needed to recapitalize European banks using taxpayer funds. The hosts argue this is a transfer of wealth from citizens to financial institutions. They also note the prevalence of V for Vendetta masks at protests and the frequent airing of the film on cable television.

A clip of a football coach discussing the importance of winning in America prompts a discussion on the decline of competitive spirit in favor of "participation" culture. The hosts also reference a UK magazine, "Counter Terror Business," which showcases advanced surveillance and security technology. They suggest that the increasing police state in the UK may eventually lead to more widespread civil unrest and riots.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show on November 5th, 2009, referencing Guy Fawkes Day and the Gunpowder Plot. Curry describes a catastrophic hardware failure of his customized MacBook Pro, which required an emergency data transfer to a new unibody model to maintain the show's complex audio routing and streaming setup. The transition involved significant software updates and driver replacements to ensure compatibility with the new hardware and operating system.