# Inventory on The No Agenda Show

Inventory comes up in 23 chapters across 23 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to April 2025.

- **Chapters:** 23
- **Episodes:** 23
- **Discussed:** May 2010 – April 2025
- **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Cynicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cynicism.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Oil Prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [Real Estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [2018 Midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2018-midterms.md), [2021](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2021.md), [Ar-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ar-15.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 23

### OPEC Oil Production Increase and Market Impact

- **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-06
- **Time:** 1:11:33–1:15:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/opec-oil-production-increase-and-market-impact.md

OPEC announced a significant increase in oil production, causing prices to drop by approximately 7%. Analysts suggest the move is intended to protect market share against a potential U.S. "drill baby drill" policy and to address sluggish demand in China. The hosts speculate that Saudi Arabia may be responding to direct pressure from the Trump administration to lower global energy costs.

Keywords: [opec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opec.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [gasoline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md)

### DMV Real Estate Rumors, Inflation, and Housing Prices

- **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-20
- **Time:** 45:06–48:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/dmv-real-estate-rumors-inflation-and-housing-prices.md

Reports of a mass sell-off of homes in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area due to DOGE cuts are debunked by the National Association of Realtors. Analysis suggests housing prices may eventually decrease due to changes in migrant housing policies and energy costs.

Keywords: [dmv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmv.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), housing inventory, [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [cpi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpi.md), [northern virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/northern-virginia.md)

### Historical Deconstruction of Delta Variant Boosters

- **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-29
- **Time:** 1:53:27–1:59:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/historical-deconstruction-of-delta-variant-boosters.md

Archival clips from 2021 reveal that health officials chose not to update mRNA vaccines for the Delta variant primarily to avoid devaluing existing inventory and damaging public confidence. Despite the technology's "plug and play" marketing, officials pushed the original shots as "boosters" even as "breakthrough infections" became common. The strategy was described as a marketing game to move old stock rather than providing the most effective medical intervention.

Keywords: [delta variant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-variant.md), [breakthrough infections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-infections.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), [2021](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2021.md)

### Military Industrial Complex, Ukraine Inventory Dumping

- **Episode:** [1472: Smugly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-28
- **Time:** 1:09:13–1:12:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1472-smugly/chapter/military-industrial-complex-ukraine-inventory-dumping.md

The US military is reportedly using the Ukraine conflict to dump old equipment inventory to justify purchasing new gear from defense contractors. While Defense One reports the Army is tracking every dollar sent, skeptics argue the lack of an official audit allows for massive waste. There are calls to put military transactions on a blockchain to ensure accountability for the billions in aid being distributed.

Keywords: [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [weapons sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weapons-sales.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), defense one

### Johnson & Johnson, COVID-19 Vaccine Production Pause

- **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-13
- **Time:** 35:27–37:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine-production-pause.md

The New York Times reports that Johnson & Johnson has paused production of its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine despite a global need. The company currently holds an inventory of several million doses that have not been distributed.

Keywords: [johnson & johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johnson-johnson.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [vaccine production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-production.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md)

### IAB Podcast Upfronts, Excess Advertising Inventory

- **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-20
- **Time:** 6:54–8:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/iab-podcast-upfronts-excess-advertising-inventory.md

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) held its podcast upfronts, an event designed to sell advertising inventory in advance. Despite the growth of the medium, reports indicate that only about 20% of available podcast inventory is currently filled, with approximately 400,000 active podcasts updating in the last 60 days out of millions indexed.

Keywords: [iab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iab.md), podcast upfronts, interactive advertising bureau, [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), advertising inventory

### Costco Wine Tip, Kirkland Bordeaux Superior

- **Episode:** [1329: Boba Liberals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1329-boba-liberals.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-14
- **Time:** 1:16:58–1:18:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1329-boba-liberals/chapter/costco-wine-tip-kirkland-bordeaux-superior.md

A consumer tip for Costco shoppers explains how to track down the Kirkland Bordeaux Superior wine. By visiting the manager's desk or pickup area, customers can have staff check the inventory of specific items across all local stores.

Keywords: [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [kirkland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kirkland.md), [bordeaux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bordeaux.md), [wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wine.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md)

### Just-In-Time Inventory, PPE Shortages and Hospital Administration

- **Episode:** [1229: Orange Tongue](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-02
- **Time:** 28:23–32:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1229-orange-tongue/chapter/just-in-time-inventory-ppe-shortages-and-hospital-administration.md

A clinician explains that hospital shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are the result of "Just-In-Time" inventory management practices adopted from the auto industry. These lean processes prioritize balance sheets over emergency preparedness, leaving facilities with only a week's supply of masks. Meanwhile, hospitals in Washington and California are reportedly facing layoffs or have previously sold off their emergency mobile hospital kits.

Keywords: sigma psi, [toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), inventory management, [ppe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppe.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [layoffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/layoffs.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md)

### Corporate Inefficiency, Inventory Management and Slideshows

- **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-11
- **Time:** 52:41–56:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/corporate-inefficiency-inventory-management-and-slideshows.md

A personal anecdote about a former IT employee at Podshow illustrates the internal chaos and inefficiency of Silicon Valley startups. The discussion transitions to the history of web slideshows, which were originally created to boost page views. While advertisers initially disliked them for jacking up numbers, they have since become a standard tool for traffic manipulation.

Keywords: [podshow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podshow.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), slideshows, [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md)

### GDP Growth, Economic Numbers and Election Strategy

- **Episode:** [1054: Without Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2018-07-29
- **Time:** 48:29–51:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1054-without-evidence/chapter/gdp-growth-economic-numbers-and-election-strategy.md

Anticipation builds for new GDP growth numbers, which are expected to be significantly higher than the Obama-era average. A theory is presented that the threat of tariffs has caused a temporary spike in economic activity as businesses rush to manufacture and import goods in advance. This economic "jack-up" is viewed as a strategic move ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.

Keywords: [gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md), gnp, [larry kudlow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-kudlow.md), [2018 midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2018-midterms.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md)

### MMPI Test and Workplace Personality Screening

- **Episode:** [940: Dealio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-22
- **Time:** 1:28:27–1:32:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio/chapter/mmpi-test-and-workplace-personality-screening.md

The Minnesota Multipersonality Inventory (MMPI) is presented as a more rigorous, albeit "nasty," alternative to popular personality quizzes. The hosts discuss the legality of using such tests for employment screening, noting that it can identify "psychos" and individuals with "bizarre mentation." An anecdote about Ziff Davis using the test on employees is shared, highlighting its focus on clinical indicators like anxiety and cynicism.

Keywords: mmpi, minnesota multipersonality inventory, [ziff davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ziff-davis.md), personality testing, [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md)

### NPR Earbud.fm, Podcast Monetization and Supply and Demand

- **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-09
- **Time:** 2:36:06–2:40:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/npr-earbud-fm-podcast-monetization-and-supply-and-demand.md

NPR's new podcast platform, Earbud.fm, is criticized as a flawed attempt to monetize repurposed content. The hosts argue that the unlimited inventory of digital advertising naturally drives prices toward zero, unlike traditional broadcast models. They suggest that NPR's reliance on advertising and corporate structures prevents them from understanding the true value of independent podcasting.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), earbud.fm, [lee masters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lee-masters.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md)

### Conversational Format, Honesty and Natural Cynicism

- **Episode:** [736: Show 200.7 Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-05
- **Time:** 24:12–28:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/736-show-200-7-redux/chapter/conversational-format-honesty-and-natural-cynicism.md

The hosts discuss the philosophy behind their conversational format, emphasizing total honesty and a lack of rehearsal. Dvorak reflects on a computer-based career guidance test that identified his ideal profession as a "critic" due to his natural cynicism. They contrast their "reality-based" approach with the polished, fake nature of mainstream media.

Keywords: conversation, [honesty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honesty.md), [cynicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cynicism.md), career testing, mmpi, personality inventory

### Podcast Advertising Models, Leo Laporte, Scarcity vs. Inventory

- **Episode:** [713: New Mediocre](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/713-new-mediocre.md)
- **Published:** 2015-04-16
- **Time:** 6:28–8:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/713-new-mediocre/chapter/podcast-advertising-models-leo-laporte-scarcity-vs-inventory.md

A discussion of successful podcast monetization highlights Leo Laporte's effectiveness as a pitchman for the TWiT network and the pre-roll strategy used by the Serial podcast. The hosts compare the scarcity of Super Bowl ad spots to the infinite inventory of digital banner ads and podcasts, which drives prices down. They conclude that "per inquiry" codes and loyalist listener groups are currently the most viable paths for podcast revenue.

Keywords: [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), [twit network](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twit-network.md), [serial podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serial-podcast.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [scarcity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scarcity.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), per inquiry

### Austin Real Estate Market, Travis Heights 1917 House Purchase

- **Episode:** [484: Crazed Guzman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman.md)
- **Published:** 2013-02-03
- **Time:** 9:29–10:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman/chapter/austin-real-estate-market-travis-heights-1917-house-purchase.md

A successful house purchase in the Travis Heights neighborhood of Austin, Texas, is detailed despite a severe lack of local inventory. The 1917-built home was secured by signing a check on the doorstep to beat out other potential buyers in the competitive Texas market. The move is scheduled to be completed by the end of February.

Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [travis heights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-heights.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [relocation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/relocation.md)

### AR-15 Mil-Spec Changes, Firearm Industry Inventory Liquidation

- **Episode:** [473: Mac and Cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/473-mac-and-cheese.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-27
- **Time:** 1:38:08–1:41:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/473-mac-and-cheese/chapter/ar-15-mil-spec-changes-firearm-industry-inventory-liquidation.md

The hosts discuss a theory that gun manufacturers are using high-profile shootings to liquidate old inventory of AR-15 style rifles. They suggest that upcoming changes to military specifications for these firearms will make current models obsolete, incentivizing companies to drive sales through fear-based marketing.

Keywords: [ar-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ar-15.md), [mil-spec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mil-spec.md), [bushmaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushmaster.md), [gun sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-sales.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md)

### Evolution of the No Agenda Conversational Format

- **Episode:** [425: Understanding No Agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/425-understanding-no-agenda.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-12
- **Time:** 12:18–16:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/425-understanding-no-agenda/chapter/evolution-of-the-no-agenda-conversational-format.md

The hosts analyze the transition of No Agenda from a casual Friday conversation about the Financial Times to a structured deconstruction of news. Dvorak shares an anecdote about taking a career guidance personality test (MMPI) that identified his ideal profession as a "critic." They emphasize that the show's chemistry relies on their complementary life experiences and natural cynicism.

Keywords: [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [cynicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cynicism.md), mmpi test, personality inventory, career guidance, conversational radio

### Internet Advertising Scarcity and Facebook Market Value

- **Episode:** [414: Thingamajig](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-03
- **Time:** 2:16:21–2:21:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig/chapter/internet-advertising-scarcity-and-facebook-market-value.md

The collapse of Facebook's stock price is cited as proof that internet advertising is a flawed business model due to the lack of inventory scarcity. Unlike television, which has finite ad slots, the internet offers unlimited inventory, which naturally drives prices down. Most "free" internet services, including Flickr and Instagram, struggle to monetize their users because display ads lack the effectiveness of traditional media.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [internet advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-advertising.md), adtech, [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), [monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md)

### NPR Remnant Inventory, Public Radio Advertising

- **Episode:** [354: Punk Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/354-punk-media.md)
- **Published:** 2011-11-07
- **Time:** 1:25:59–1:28:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/354-punk-media/chapter/npr-remnant-inventory-public-radio-advertising.md

National Public Media, the commercial arm of NPR, is selling "remnant inventory" on its websites at high CPM rates of $15 to $20. The hosts argue that this is a move toward blatant commercial advertising for a network that claims to be listener-supported. They contrast NPR's high ad rates with the lower rates typical for standard websites.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [national public media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-public-media.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), remnant inventory, [cpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpm.md)

### European Wealth Tax and Property Seizures in the Netherlands

- **Episode:** [340: Tart Cherry Juice!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/340-tart-cherry-juice.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-18
- **Time:** 37:21–39:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/340-tart-cherry-juice/chapter/european-wealth-tax-and-property-seizures-in-the-netherlands.md

European nations including Italy and the Netherlands are implementing or considering "wealth taxes" targeting high-net-worth individuals. In the Netherlands, new regulations reportedly allow the government to seize and rent out secondary homes if the owner is not residing in them. These measures are compared to historical inventory taxes that penalized businesses for holding unsold goods.

Keywords: [wealth tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wealth-tax.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [property rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/property-rights.md), inventory tax, [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md)

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