Topic: Roanoke

Becca and Brian from Roanoke, Virginia, claim their titles as Dame Contrary and Sir Brian of Drossdelnok on their 30th anniversary. Becca describes John C. Dvorak as her "spirit animal" due to their similar storytelling styles. Their children have grown up repeating the show's jingles, and they request "Renard's Squeaky Cheese" for the round table.

A comprehensive report from the Nashville Tax Day Meetup features audio from dozens of producers who attended the event. Other meetups are highlighted in Toronto, Roanoke, and Cats Hole in the Netherlands. The hosts encourage listeners to organize their own local gatherings via the No Agenda Meetups website to foster community among the "No Agenda Nation."

The fatal shooting of journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward during a live broadcast in Roanoke, Virginia, has reignited the national debate over gun control and mental health. Andy Parker, Alison's father, has become a public advocate for "sensible" gun laws, while Donald Trump and other Republicans have framed the incident as a "mental health problem" rather than a firearm issue. The segment examines the media's role in shaping the narrative and the behavior of the victims' associates in the aftermath.

Anomalies in the Roanoke shooting coverage are explored, including the behavior of Alison Parker's boyfriend, Chris Hurst, and the technical setup of the live broadcast. The discussion applies "Occam's Razor" to suggest the shooting may have been motivated by a personal dispute or "gay lover spat" involving the shooter, Vester Flanagan, rather than the racial or homophobic motives reported in the media. Questions are also raised regarding the lack of visible wireless transmitters on the camera during the live shot.

Chris Spears is officially knighted as a "Knight of the No Agenda Round Table" following a significant donation. The hosts perform the traditional knighting ceremony with a list of humorous titles. They also mention a successful "rain stick" experiment in Roanoke and direct the new knight to the No Agenda Nation website to claim his ring.

Listeners from Roanoke, Virginia, share how they "de-educate" their daughter after she returns from government school. Adam Curry samples Hibiki 17-year-old whiskey, a gift from his hosts in Tokyo, and praises the quality of Suntory products. The hosts also reflect on the success of a recent "clip show" produced by their team, which received positive feedback for its media deconstruction.

Adam Curry uses a "rain stick" to bless a donor's garden in Roanoke, Virginia. He mentions drinking Hibiki 17-year-old Suntory whiskey provided by his hosts in Tokyo. The hosts continue to read through the list of Executive Producers and Associate Executive Producers, thanking them for their financial support.