# Ins on The No Agenda Show

Ins comes up in 398 chapters across 337 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 398
- **Episodes:** 337
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Mail-in Ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [In-q-tel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/in-q-tel.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Mail-in Voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-voting.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Sheryl Sandberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheryl-sandberg.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 398

### No Agenda Origins and Relationship with This Week in Tech

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 5:05–7:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/no-agenda-origins-and-relationship-with-this-week-in-tech.md

The group discusses the early days of No Agenda and its strategic scheduling following Leo Laporte's This Week in Tech (TWiT). Adam Curry acknowledges that the show originally aimed to capture the audience already online for TWiT, often starting an hour after Leo's show ended. Jason Calacanis reflects on his own appearances on TWiT and the political polarization that has affected guest lineups in recent years.

Keywords: [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [this week in tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/this-week-in-tech.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [podcasting history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-history.md)

### Loser Brigade Airport Check-in and JCal's Tequila

- **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-25
- **Time:** 24:54–28:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/loser-brigade-airport-check-in-and-jcal-s-tequila.md

Andrew Horowitz joins the call from a bathroom at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), leading to jokes about the "Loser Brigade" version of the All-In Podcast. Jason Calacanis mentions drinking his own "All-In Tequila" and giving away money to random users on X (formerly Twitter). The segment highlights the chaotic, informal nature of the 19th-anniversary roundtable.

Keywords: [andrew horowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-horowitz.md), [jason calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md), [lax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lax.md), [all-in podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/all-in-podcast.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md)

### All-In Pod Origins and COVID-19 Policy Retribution

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 5:36–8:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/all-in-pod-origins-and-covid-19-policy-retribution.md

Jason Calacanis explains the origins of the All-In Pod as a way for poker friends and venture capitalists to stay connected during COVID-19 lockdowns. He expresses significant frustration regarding school closures and vaccine mandates, particularly their impact on his children and the reintegration of his daughter into European society. The discussion touches on the diverging philosophies of forgiveness versus retribution regarding public health officials like Anthony Fauci.

Keywords: all-in pod, [chamath palihapitiya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chamath-palihapitiya.md), [david sacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-sacks.md), david friedberg, [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md)

### YouTube as a Podcast Player and Endemic Advertising Models

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 8:27–11:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/youtube-as-a-podcast-player-and-endemic-advertising-models.md

Jason Calacanis argues that YouTube has effectively become the primary podcast player for "terminally online" generations who keep the app running in the background. He details the business model of his long-running show, This Week in Startups, which generates significant revenue through endemic SaaS and legal service advertising. Adam Curry questions the high price points of these ad slots compared to the value-for-value model.

Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [apple podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-podcasts.md), this week in startups, saas, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

### All-In Summit Success and High-Stakes Interview Techniques

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 11:09–16:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/all-in-summit-success-and-high-stakes-interview-techniques.md

Jason Calacanis describes the growth of the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, noting that tickets sell for $7,500 and the event attracts high-profile speakers like Jensen Wang and Elon Musk. He explains his strategy of asking "fastball" questions to challenge powerful guests who are accustomed to softballs. The segment includes a reminiscence by Adam Curry about performing the first cybercast at the Shrine Auditorium in 1996.

Keywords: all-in summit, [jensen wang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jensen-wang.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), shrine auditorium

### Elon Musk on AI Security Test Harnesses and Recursive Development

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 50:27–56:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/elon-musk-on-ai-security-test-harnesses-and-recursive-development.md

At the All-In Summit, Elon Musk proposes that major AI competitors should test each other's "security test harnesses" rather than grading their own homework. Musk recounts his early disagreements with Larry Page regarding human sovereignty versus computer sentience. He warns against "recursive development," where AI agents are tasked with building even more powerful models, potentially leading to a loss of human control.

Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), all-in summit, [sam harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-harris.md), deepmind, [larry page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-page.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md)

### Jensen Wang and Donald Trump Speakerphone Incident at All-In

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 59:32–1:04:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/jensen-wang-and-donald-trump-speakerphone-incident-at-all-in.md

Jason Calacanis shares a behind-the-scenes story from the All-In Summit where NVIDIA CEO Jensen Wang received a call from Donald Trump while on stage. Trump joked that Wang could build world-leading chips but couldn't figure out how to use the speakerphone button on his Android device. Calacanis describes the moment as "pure entertainment" and notes Trump's ability to generate ratings and "box office" attention.

Keywords: [jensen wang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jensen-wang.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), all-in summit, [david sacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-sacks.md), [speakerphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/speakerphone.md)

### Jason Calacanis Confronts Meta Executive on Child Safety

- **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-20
- **Time:** 1:10:41–1:14:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/jason-calacanis-confronts-meta-executive-on-child-safety.md

During the All-In Summit, Jason Calacanis confronted a Meta executive regarding the company's $200 million settlement and the "significant damage" done to children through addictive products. He questioned how the internal culture has changed since the "move fast and break things" era. Calacanis highlights the irony of Meta producing new AI companions while having a history of negative impacts on youth mental health.

Keywords: [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [child safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-safety.md), [addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md), all-in summit, [sean parker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-parker.md)

### Garland Favarito, Georgia Election Lawsuit Analysis

- **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-06
- **Time:** 53:31–1:01:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/garland-favarito-georgia-election-lawsuit-analysis.md

Investigator Garland Favarito analyzes legal rulings in Georgia regarding mail-in ballots, accusing certain judges of using stalling tactics to influence the upcoming elections. The discussion focuses on the requirement for "particularized injury" in civil court and how the Georgia Supreme Court has overturned previous injunctions. The hosts question the legal qualifications of federally appointed judges who may rule based on political motives rather than established law.

Keywords: garland favarito, [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md)

### USPS Whistleblower, Mail-In Ballot IT System Concerns

- **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-06
- **Time:** 1:01:17–1:06:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/usps-whistleblower-mail-in-ballot-it-system-concerns.md

An anonymous whistleblower represented by Whistleblower Aid raised concerns about a "secretive and rushed" process at the U.S. Postal Service to implement new IT systems for verifying federal mail ballots. Critics argue the nine-month rollout is being compressed into a much shorter timeframe, potentially leading to catastrophic failure during the midterm elections. The hosts debate whether these technical hurdles are accidental bugs or intentional features designed to disrupt the voting process.

Keywords: [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [jamie raskin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamie-raskin.md), [mail-in voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-voting.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), it systems

### Trump Mail-In Ballot Executive Order, USPS Whistleblower

- **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Time:** 54:06–1:03:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/trump-mail-in-ballot-executive-order-usps-whistleblower.md

A USPS whistleblower has raised concerns about a "rushed and secretive" portal being built to verify mail-in ballots under a mandate from President Trump. The system would require state election officials to upload voter rolls to a federal portal for verification against DHS records before ballots are mailed. While critics warn of potential disenfranchisement and "catastrophic failure," the hosts suggest the technical implementation should be straightforward, potentially involving assistance from Elon Musk.

Keywords: [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [save act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-act.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [voter rolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-rolls.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md)

### The Origins of the John C. Dvorak Impersonation

- **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-30
- **Time:** 1:12:12–1:16:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/the-origins-of-the-john-c-dvorak-impersonation.md

Jason Calacanis reveals that his long-running impersonation of John C. Dvorak was actually based on the actor Edward G. Robinson's "Little Caesar" persona. He recounts how the bit started on "This Week in Tech" to annoy Dvorak and how Dave Chappelle's own Robinson impression influenced the performance. Curry and Calacanis reminisce about Dvorak's reaction to the "gangster" portrayal of his curmudgeonly personality.

Keywords: [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), edward g. robinson, [dave chappelle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dave-chappelle.md), [this week in tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/this-week-in-tech.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md)

### Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Mail-In Ballot Executive Order

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 12:33–19:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/supreme-court-ruling-trump-mail-in-ballot-executive-order.md

The Supreme Court issued an emergency order allowing the Trump administration to proceed with an executive order restricting mail-in voting. The ruling focused on "standing," suggesting states sued too early, and allows the Department of Homeland Security to begin building a citizenship database to verify voter eligibility for the U.S. Postal Service.

Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [usps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usps.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [standing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/standing.md)

### Arizona Election Procedures, Rural Voter Concerns

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 19:07–23:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/arizona-election-procedures-rural-voter-concerns.md

Arizona officials express concern that federal restrictions on mail-in ballots will cause chaos in a state where 80-90% of voters have used mail-in systems since 1992. The discussion touches on the shift in liberal rhetoric toward protecting "rural" voters and the historical origins of mail-in voting in Oregon and Arizona.

Keywords: [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [mail-in voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-voting.md), [federalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federalism.md), [rural voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rural-voters.md), [dolly parton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dolly-parton.md)

### Voter Fraud Claims, Letitia James Lawsuit

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 27:20–33:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/voter-fraud-claims-letitia-james-lawsuit.md

New York Attorney General Letitia James and other Democratic AGs filed a lawsuit to block the new Postal Service rules, citing potential voter suppression. The segment debates the accuracy of DHS data regarding non-citizen registration in Nevada and the constitutional jurisdiction of states versus the federal government in administering elections.

Keywords: [letitia james](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/letitia-james.md), [voter fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-fraud.md), [nevada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nevada.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md)

### Abdul El-Sayed, Blue's Clues Campaign Video Indoctrination

- **Episode:** [1895: XY You're Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Time:** 5:23–11:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1895-xy-you-re-out/chapter/abdul-el-sayed-blue-s-clues-campaign-video-indoctrination.md

Michigan politician Abdul El-Sayed released a campaign video styled after the children's show Blue's Clues to promote mail-in voting and Medicare for All. The hosts critique the video as "indoctrination" aimed at "kidults" who desire a parental government figure. Darren O'Neill shares an anecdote about his time at DePaul University in Chicago, noting the early stages of woke culture in the communications department during the late 1980s.

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### Show Outro, End of Show Mixes

- **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Time:** 3:18:12–3:20:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/show-outro-end-of-show-mixes.md

Darren and Larry conclude the live broadcast from "FEMA Region No. 5." They preview upcoming content on the No Agenda stream and thank Ben Bros for his work in the back room. The episode ends with a series of "End of Show Mixes" from Gary in Gilroy, Sir Chris Wilson, and CSB.

Keywords: ben bros, gary in gilroy, [sir chris wilson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-chris-wilson.md), csb, chirac

### Cultural Attache, Sir Scovey, Technology Museum Drawer

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 3:10:25–3:15:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/cultural-attache-sir-scovey-technology-museum-drawer.md

Jack Hockman recalls being named "cultural attache to the educational meniscus" by Dvorak 17 years ago. Sir Scovey suggests that Dvorak's famous "phone in the drawer" should be placed in a technology museum in a drawer that plays an audio clip of John when opened.

Keywords: jack hockman, [sir scovey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sir-scovey.md), technology museum, phone in the drawer, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md)

### Miss B the Bag Lady, Burning River Damehood

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 2:51:06–2:52:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/miss-b-the-bag-lady-burning-river-damehood.md

Miss B the Bag Lady donated $250 to become Dame 678 of the Burning River. She expressed regret that her knighthood came under the somber circumstances of John C. Dvorak's passing. For her celebratory meal at the Round Table, she requested klobasa and kombucha, while offering prayers for the Dvorak and Curry families.

Keywords: miss b the bag lady, burning river, klobasa, [kombucha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kombucha.md), rest in peace

### Mail-in Ballot Fraud, REAL ID, Signature Verification Laws

- **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-19
- **Time:** 22:50–26:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/mail-in-ballot-fraud-real-id-signature-verification-laws.md

The conversation explores the vulnerabilities of mail-in voting, noting that states like California have removed signature verification requirements. The hosts argue that the expansion of mail-in voting during the COVID-19 pandemic facilitated fraud. The SAVE Act is discussed as a solution, potentially requiring a REAL ID, passport, or birth certificate for voter identification.

Keywords: [mail-in ballots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-ballots.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [real id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id.md), [save act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-act.md)

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