# It on The No Agenda Show It comes up in 98 chapters across 90 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 98 - **Episodes:** 90 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Sinclair Lewis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinclair-lewis.md), [Debbie Wasserman Schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-wasserman-schultz.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Melania Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 98 ### Sir Vivid and the Whip It Fist Them Parody - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 3:04:16–3:07:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-vivid-and-the-whip-it-fist-them-parody.md Sir Lawrence of Dystopia provides a lyrical parody of Devo's "Whip It," titled "Fist Them," mocking the host's obsession with the "fisting" method of eating snacks. Zachary Metzinger is knighted as "Sir Vivid" for remaining unvaccinated. The segment features a humorous discussion about the "fisting" method of eating peanuts on airplanes. Keywords: zachary metzinger, sir vivid, sir lawrence of dystopia, whip it, devo, [fisting nuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisting-nuts.md) ### Recursive Self-Improvement and Corporate AI Frustrations - **Episode:** [1903: Non-Practicing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-13 - **Time:** 1:24:05–1:28:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1903-non-practicing/chapter/recursive-self-improvement-and-corporate-ai-frustrations.md The hosts analyze the concept of "recursive self-improvement" in AI, expressing skepticism that it will lead to superintelligence due to digital entropy. They discuss "vibe coding" and the frustrations of corporate IT departments dealing with buggy, AI-generated code. A story is shared about an interior designer threatening to fire clients who use ChatGPT for project ideas. Keywords: recursive ai, [entropy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entropy.md), corporate it, [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), alignment ### 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 ### Disneyland Christmas, Holiday Ride Overhauls - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 38:21–41:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/disneyland-christmas-holiday-ride-overhauls.md A host recounts visiting Disneyland on Christmas Day, noting that the park was at maximum capacity and required the fire marshal to restrict entry. They describe how rides like the Haunted Mansion and "It's a Small World" receive complete holiday overhauls with new storylines and music. Other attractions, such as Pirates of the Caribbean and the Jungle Cruise, are decorated with seasonal props and Santa suits for the animals. Keywords: [disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disneyland.md), [haunted mansion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haunted-mansion.md), it's a small world, [pirates of the caribbean](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pirates-of-the-caribbean.md), fire marshal, [christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas.md) ### I've Had It Podcast, Andrew Cuomo and Trump - **Episode:** [1796: Zeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-04 - **Time:** 2:00:56–2:07:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds/chapter/i-ve-had-it-podcast-andrew-cuomo-and-trump.md The "I've Had It" podcast featured New York politician Rohan Momdani, who criticized Andrew Cuomo for reportedly seeking advice from Donald Trump. The hosts, based in Oklahoma, mocked Trump's physical appearance and mental state. Momdani revealed he was a "theater kid" in middle school, leading to a discussion about the prevalence of actors in the Democratic Party. Keywords: [andrew cuomo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-cuomo.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), i've had it podcast, rohan momdani, [oklahoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma.md) ### Melania Trump, National AI Challenge - **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-28 - **Time:** 49:45–52:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/melania-trump-national-ai-challenge.md Melania Trump released a promotional video for the National Artificial Intelligence Challenge, encouraging K-12 students to register at AI.gov. The initiative is framed as a necessary step for the United States to maintain its competitive edge against China in the field of technological innovation. Keywords: [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), ai.gov, k-12 education, [innovation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/innovation.md), take it down act, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Take It Down Act, Melania Trump Initiative - **Episode:** [1771: Home Depotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-08 - **Time:** 1:39:51–1:44:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation/chapter/take-it-down-act-melania-trump-initiative.md The "Take It Down Act," a federal law aimed at combating the distribution of non-consensual explicit deepfakes, was signed into law. The project was spearheaded by Melania Trump but received minimal media coverage. Ironically, the official summary of the bill on the Library of Congress website appears to have been generated by an AI like ChatGPT. Keywords: take it down act, [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [library of congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/library-of-congress.md), ai summary, intimate images ### Sir Harry Seaward Requests Health and Jobs Karma - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 2:06:15–2:09:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/sir-harry-seaward-requests-health-and-jobs-karma.md Sir Harry Seaward of FEMA Region 4 donated to the show to receive a "de-douching" and requested health karma for his 81-year-old mother battling carcinoma. He also sought "jobs karma" to find a new IT role that would allow him more time to care for her. Keywords: fema region 4, [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), it professional, [cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer.md), [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md) ### Melania Trump and the Take-It-Down Act - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 2:30:02–2:32:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/melania-trump-and-the-take-it-down-act.md First Lady Melania Trump has championed the "Take-It-Down Act," a bipartisan bill aimed at removing AI-generated nudes from the internet. Despite the bill's support from figures like Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, critics note that mainstream media reports often omit the First Lady's involvement in the issue. Keywords: [melania trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melania-trump.md), take-it-down act, [bipartisan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipartisan.md), [amy klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md) ### Producer Donations, Commodore VIC-20 Nostalgia - **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-29 - **Time:** 1:35:53–1:44:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/producer-donations-commodore-vic-20-nostalgia.md A segment dedicated to acknowledging high-tier "Executive Producer" donations. One producer, Sir 8-Bit Ben, triggers a nostalgic discussion about early home computers, including the Commodore VIC-20 and the Sinclair ZX80. Adam Curry recounts building an acoustic modem for his VIC-20 in the early 1980s. Keywords: [vic-20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vic-20.md), [commodore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commodore.md), apple ii, 6502 chip, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), it careers ### Classic Television Mentality and Over-the-Air Networks - **Episode:** [1623: Deputary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1623-deputary.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-07 - **Time:** 16:37–19:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1623-deputary/chapter/classic-television-mentality-and-over-the-air-networks.md The resurgence of classic television shows on over-the-air (OTA) digital networks like MeTV highlights a shift in cultural values compared to modern programming. Shows such as Leave It to Beaver and Gunsmoke are praised for their production quality and traditional mentality. A disagreement occurs regarding Little House on the Prairie, with one host praising the books' depiction of pioneer life while the other expresses a strong dislike for the series. Keywords: leave it to beaver, gunsmoke, [little house on the prairie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/little-house-on-the-prairie.md), ota television, me tv ### Hamas GoPro Footage, American Military Terminology Analysis - **Episode:** [1600: Unpack It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it.md) - **Published:** 2023-10-19 - **Time:** 2:41–6:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it/chapter/hamas-gopro-footage-american-military-terminology-analysis.md A viral 10-minute compendium of Hamas violence, filmed via GoPro cameras, is analyzed for potential Western influence. A military source notes the use of the phrase "send it" immediately after an RPG is fired, identifying it as specific American military slang with no direct Arabic equivalent. The segment explores the possibility of external involvement or the "gamification" of combat footage designed to appeal to a younger, gaming-centric audience. Keywords: [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [gopro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gopro.md), [rpg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rpg.md), send it, military terminology, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md) ### Ted Kaczynski Death and the Unabomber Manifesto - **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-11 - **Time:** 2:13–10:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/ted-kaczynski-death-and-the-unabomber-manifesto.md The death of Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, is reported following his discovery in a North Carolina prison cell at age 81. Attorney General Merrick Garland is identified as a key prosecutor in the original case, while the historical decision by Janet Reno to publish the 35,000-word manifesto "Industrial Society and Its Future" is reviewed. The discussion highlights Kaczynski's warnings about technology's role in societal enslavement and over-socialization. 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The organization had planned to name Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" as the official anthem for the 2023 Pride event and feature Snider as a Grand Marshal. The partnership was terminated following the social media backlash. Keywords: san francisco pride, dee snider, twisted sister, [trans rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-rights.md), we're not gonna take it ### Southwest Airlines IT Infrastructure Failures and Bankruptcy Speculation - **Episode:** [1516: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-29 - **Time:** 15:44–22:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1516-carbon-bomb/chapter/southwest-airlines-it-infrastructure-failures-and-bankruptcy-speculation.md Industry analysts suggest Southwest Airlines' collapse was caused by an obsolete crew-rescheduling system known as "REACCOM" that failed to handle mass disruptions. The airline's corporate culture reportedly declined following the death of founder Herb Kelleher, leading to speculation about potential bankruptcy or acquisition. There is further speculation that the crisis may be used to renew political interest in high-speed rail projects. Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [it infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/it-infrastructure.md), reaccom, herb kelleher, [high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md) ### Earn It Bill, Lindsey Graham and Encryption - **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-06 - **Time:** 1:13:53–1:15:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/earn-it-bill-lindsey-graham-and-encryption.md Senator Lindsey Graham reintroduces the "Earn It" Bill, which critics argue would effectively end end-to-end encryption by forcing companies to scan all messages for illegal content. The hosts link this to a broader effort to suppress memes and private communication. Keywords: [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), earn it act, [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), scanning, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### IT Administrators, Vaccine Passport Resistance - **Episode:** [1381: Stink Minority](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-12 - **Time:** 1:02:22–1:05:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority/chapter/it-administrators-vaccine-passport-resistance.md System administrators and coders are reportedly refusing to build vaccine passport infrastructure for their employers on principle. Some IT professionals have threatened to walk off the job, potentially leaving critical systems vulnerable. This internal resistance coincides with concerning data from Israel showing a high percentage of hospitalized COVID patients are fully vaccinated. Keywords: it administrators, [vaccine passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-passports.md), [dead man's switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dead-man-s-switch.md), israel data, workplace resistance ### Southwest Airlines Glitch, Microservices and Weather Data - **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 1:12:23–1:14:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/southwest-airlines-glitch-microservices-and-weather-data.md Southwest Airlines experienced a major operational shutdown due to a glitch with a third-party weather data provider. The incident highlights the risks of over-reliance on "microservices" and just-in-time data delivery in the aviation industry. Skepticism is expressed regarding the official excuse, suggesting that pilots should have enough redundancy to fly without a specific digital feed. Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md), [weather data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-data.md), it glitch, [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md) ### The Dude Named Ben IT Meme Origin - **Episode:** [1324: Yak Yak Vax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1324-yak-yak-vax.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-25 - **Time:** 1:40:54–1:45:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1324-yak-yak-vax/chapter/the-dude-named-ben-it-meme-origin.md The hosts attempt to track down the origin of the "Dude Named Ben" meme, which stems from a congressional hearing involving Jason Chaffetz and Lois Lerner. The phrase refers to an unidentified IT staffer allegedly involved in deleting IRS emails, which has since become a recurring joke on the show. 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