# Notes on The No Agenda Show Notes comes up in 124 chapters across 121 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 124 - **Episodes:** 121 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [Research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research.md), [Search Engine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-engine.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/currency.md), [Executive Producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 124 ### Global Donation Stream and Final Tributes for John C. Dvorak - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 7:10:33–7:22:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/global-donation-stream-and-final-tributes-for-john-c-dvorak.md A continuous stream of donations from the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Norway, and across North America arrives to support the show and honor John C. Dvorak's memory. The hosts read names and notes from long-time listeners, many of whom credit Dvorak with teaching them how to question mainstream media narratives. Adam Curry acknowledges the overwhelming support, noting that those contributing over $200 will be credited as Associate Executive Producers in the official show notes. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [community support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-support.md), listener notes ### Jeffrey Epstein, Alleged Suicide Note Discovery - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 1:43:29–1:49:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/jeffrey-epstein-alleged-suicide-note-discovery.md The New York Times is petitioning a federal court to unseal an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein before his death in 2019. The note was reportedly discovered by Epstein's cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, tucked inside a graphic novel. While the DOJ has not authenticated the note, it has remained under seal in a vault as part of Tartaglione's separate criminal proceedings. Keywords: [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), nicholas tartaglione, [suicide note](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-note.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [federal court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-court.md) ### Executive Producer Credits and Value for Value Support - **Episode:** [1859: Splashdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-12 - **Time:** 2:29:18–2:33:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1859-splashdown/chapter/executive-producer-credits-and-value-for-value-support.md Donors contributing $200 or more are recognized as Associate Executive Producers, while those giving $300 or more receive Executive Producer credits. Recent supporters include Dame Rita from Sparks, Nevada, and Sir Montauk, who humorously submitted a replica trillion-dollar bill. The hosts also acknowledged Angela Garcia for her donation of handcrafted miniatures and Archduke Kevin McLaughlin for his consistent support. Keywords: [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [sparks nevada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sparks-nevada.md), zimbabwe notes, miniatures ### Blackstone Executive Luigi Mangione, UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassination Narrative - **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-03 - **Time:** 10:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/blackstone-executive-luigi-mangione-unitedhealthcare-ceo-assassination-narrative.md The fatal shooting of a UnitedHealthcare executive in New York City is analyzed as a potentially contrived narrative involving Blackstone real estate interests. Discrepancies are noted regarding the alleged suicide note found in the gunman's wallet, which referenced the NFL and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Claims are made that the media and law enforcement are protecting corporate executives by framing the motive around brain injuries rather than financial grievances related to the Cosmopolitan and Las Vegas real estate markets. Keywords: [luigi mangione](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luigi-mangione.md), [blackstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackstone.md), [unitedhealthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unitedhealthcare.md), [brian thompson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-thompson.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [suicide note](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-note.md), cte ### Pam Bondi, Alleged Trump Birthday Note to Epstein - **Episode:** [1783: Dadgum](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-20 - **Time:** 51:39–54:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1783-dadgum/chapter/pam-bondi-alleged-trump-birthday-note-to-epstein.md Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving to release grand jury records to counter a Wall Street Journal report regarding a lewd birthday note allegedly sent by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The note reportedly featured a hand-drawn outline of a naked woman with a signature mimicking pubic hair. The hosts question the authenticity of the document, noting discrepancies in the timeline of Trump and Epstein's falling out. Keywords: [pam bondi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pam-bondi.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), birthday note, naked woman, [sharpie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharpie.md), [signature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signature.md) ### Denver Health, Nabla AI and Doctor "Pajama Time" - **Episode:** [1735: Old Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-02 - **Time:** 2:37:46–2:40:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag/chapter/denver-health-nabla-ai-and-doctor-pajama-time.md Denver Health has implemented "Nabla," an AI tool designed to reduce "pajama time"—the hours doctors spend at home completing medical notes. The software transcribes patient encounters and organizes them into clinical documentation. While the hospital claims it improves doctor-patient eye contact, the hosts dismiss it as simple speech recognition rather than true AI. Keywords: denver health, nabla, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), medical notes, pajama time, [transcription](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transcription.md) ### Red Note, Chinese Social Media Propaganda - **Episode:** [1733: Rat Note](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-26 - **Time:** 2:12:54–2:17:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1733-rat-note/chapter/red-note-chinese-social-media-propaganda.md American TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, known as "Red Note," following potential U.S. bans. Viral clips from the app portray China as a high-tech utopia with affordable housing and healthcare, which the hosts identify as effective CCP propaganda. The app is gaining traction among "TikTok refugees" seeking a connection to ordinary Chinese citizens. Keywords: red note, xiaohongshu, [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### European Union Conflict with Meta Over Censorship - **Episode:** [1728: Hatchet Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-09 - **Time:** 1:03:35–1:05:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man/chapter/european-union-conflict-with-meta-over-censorship.md The European Commission refutes claims of censorship while insisting that Meta must mitigate "systemic risks" such as disinformation. The EU expresses concern over Meta's plan to replace independent fact-checkers with a community notes system, arguing it may remove necessary safeguards for democracy. Keywords: [european commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-commission.md), [digital services act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-services-act.md), [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md), community notes, [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md) ### Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett, Suicide Investigation Report - **Episode:** [1661: Hard Landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1661-hard-landing.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-19 - **Time:** 1:41:03–1:44:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1661-hard-landing/chapter/boeing-whistleblower-john-barnett-suicide-investigation-report.md A 56-page supplemental police report has been released regarding the death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, concluding he died by suicide. However, a former colleague and fellow whistleblower, Roy Irvin, disputes the findings, claiming the suicide note does not sound like Barnett. The Department of Justice continues to investigate Boeing for breaching a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement. Keywords: [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [john barnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-barnett.md), [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [suicide note](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-note.md), [charleston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charleston.md) ### Mike Pence, Contemporaneous Notes and Government Habits - **Episode:** [1578: Tranarchism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-03 - **Time:** 26:46–30:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1578-tranarchism/chapter/mike-pence-contemporaneous-notes-and-government-habits.md The discovery of Mike Pence’s contemporaneous notes regarding conversations with Donald Trump is analyzed as a standard practice of the administrative state rather than a sign of specific distrust. KT McFarlane noted on Gutfeld! that officials always keep records of high-level calls. An anecdote about a relative at the Korea Society illustrates that taking detailed notes during meetings is a common habit for those with intelligence or government backgrounds. Keywords: [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), kt mcfarlane, contemporaneous notes, [administrative state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/administrative-state.md), [korea society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/korea-society.md) ### Detransition Stories and Counter-Programming Narratives - **Episode:** [1565: CL0P](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-19 - **Time:** 1:25:13–1:26:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1565-cl0p/chapter/detransition-stories-and-counter-programming-narratives.md The hosts reference stories from the show notes regarding individuals who have detransitioned, including a producer in Chechnya. Another story describes a mother who left Berkeley for New England to help her son move away from a trans identity fostered by therapists. Keywords: [detransition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detransition.md), [chechnya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chechnya.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [show notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-notes.md) ### Elon Musk, Twitter Substack Link Blocking Controversy - **Episode:** [1545: Stapler Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-11 - **Time:** 1:10–3:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse/chapter/elon-musk-twitter-substack-link-blocking-controversy.md Elon Musk and Twitter faced backlash over the weekend for blocking links to Substack. This move affected journalists like Matt Taibbi and Molly Wood, leading to public outcries about platform censorship. Musk claimed the restriction was due to Substack attempting to scrape Twitter's database to bootstrap its own "Notes" feature, which serves as a direct Twitter competitor. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [substack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/substack.md), [matt taibbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-taibbi.md), substack notes ### Sir Octothorpe Knighting, Religious Advertisement Dispute - **Episode:** [1539: Putinoids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-19 - **Time:** 2:09:19–2:13:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1539-putinoids/chapter/sir-octothorpe-knighting-religious-advertisement-dispute.md A donor known as Sir Octothorpe contributed $1,000 but requested five specific religious advertisements be read over five weeks. The hosts declined the request, stating that the show does not have a "traffic department" for ads and that the "Value for Value" model is for returning value already received, not purchasing future promotion. Sir Octothorpe is knighted despite the dispute. Keywords: sir octothorpe, [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), religious ads, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donation notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-notes.md) ### Scaling the Value-for-Value Model, Administrative Challenges - **Episode:** [1500: No Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-15 - **Time:** 2:46:21–2:54:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence/chapter/scaling-the-value-for-value-model-administrative-challenges.md The hosts address the logistical difficulties of processing over 500 donations for a single episode. They explain that the current manual system for tracking notes, titles, and credits has reached its limit and requires a technological overhaul. For the 1500th episode, they decide to read select notes and move others to future shows to avoid an excessively long broadcast while still honoring all producers. Keywords: [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donation notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-notes.md), [eric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric.md), [back office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/back-office.md), scaling ### Donation Logistics, Email Filtering Issues - **Episode:** [1521: Healthscare System](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-15 - **Time:** 1:56:51–2:00:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system/chapter/donation-logistics-email-filtering-issues.md Listener Richard Gabriel reported difficulties in sending donation notes, which were blocked by server filters for "disallowed content." The hosts acknowledged that the current system for processing notes via PayPal and email is being revamped for the first quarter of 2023. They advised donors to avoid using profanity in notes to ensure they pass through automated spam and content filters. Keywords: richard gabriel, [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), email whitelist, [donation notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-notes.md), q1 ### Listener Q&A, Clip Links and FACC Project Update - **Episode:** [1488: Torture Telephone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1488-torture-telephone.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-22 - **Time:** 2:34:04–2:38:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1488-torture-telephone/chapter/listener-q-a-clip-links-and-facc-project-update.md The hosts addressed a listener question regarding how to find specific links to clips used in the show, directing them to the comprehensive show notes and video sections. They also provided a brief update on the "FACC" (Fat Apple Core) project, noting that a meeting with the lead developer is pending. The segment concluded with a final thank you to donors contributing under the $50 threshold. Keywords: [show notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-notes.md), facc, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), listener questions ### Birthday Donor Roll Call and Personal Notes - **Episode:** [1483: Jacked Up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-04 - **Time:** 2:13:47–2:29:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe/chapter/birthday-donor-roll-call-and-personal-notes.md The hosts read a lengthy list of producers who sent donations and birthday wishes to Adam Curry. Many donors shared personal stories, requested "de-douching" for friends and family, or asked for "f-cancer" karma for loved ones. This segment reinforces the community aspect of the show and the direct support provided by the "No Agenda Nation." Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [birthday donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday-donations.md), [producer credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-credits.md), personal notes, [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md) ### Donation Segment Etiquette and Producer Notes - **Episode:** [1453: Shoehorn Event](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-22 - **Time:** 1:32:22–1:38:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event/chapter/donation-segment-etiquette-and-producer-notes.md A conflict regarding the length and content of donation notes is addressed, with the hosts asserting their right to redact or skip tedious messages. They clarify that the show's business model is based on mutual value rather than a transactional obligation to read every listener's letter. 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