Topic: South Dakota

Sir Brian "with an eye" (the Seattle sailor song creator) is upgraded to Baron and mentions his memorial site for John C. Dvorak, thatsbulcrap.com. Jonathan Staples from South Dakota requests prayers to find a home in the country. The segment continues to process knighthoods and challenge coin requests as the show nears its conclusion.

President Trump reportedly fired Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security following a $220 million ad campaign that featured her prominently. Senator John Kennedy questioned Noem on the waste of funds, which Noem claimed was a directive to warn illegal immigrants to stay away. Mimi Smith-Dvorak critiques the commercial's high production value and Noem's "Camo Barbie" aesthetic.

John Dvorak details his family's Christmas meal plans, which include a three-rib roast and a cellar full of wine. He mentions that his daughter Mimi is snowed in in South Dakota and unable to attend. Adam Curry shares that his wife is cooking a ham and bacon sourced from Nolo Check Meats.

The hosts read a list of donations from the "Value for Value" model, noting a significant number of contributors from Minnesota and South Dakota. The segment includes birthday shout-outs for listeners and their family members. They emphasize that the show relies entirely on listener support rather than traditional advertising.

Birthday wishes are shared for listeners, followed by the official induction of new Knights and Dames. The segment concludes with an announcement of upcoming No Agenda meetups in South Dakota, Ohio, and Texas, encouraging listeners to start their own local groups.

CNBC released a list of the "10 Worst Places to Live in 2021," which featured predominantly red states like Texas and Arizona. The hosts note that the ranking criteria now include "social justice" and pandemic responses, effectively penalizing states with fewer restrictions. They highlight the omission of South Dakota, which performed well despite having no lockdown measures.

Producers from around the world submit audio reports from recent No Agenda meetups in Keene, Tulsa, Spearfish, and London. The reports feature local flavor, including mentions of Jamaican food, craft breweries, and "white Christian nationalist" jokes. The hosts encourage listeners to visit noagendameetups.com to find or start local gatherings.

Reports from recent No Agenda meetups in Los Angeles and Alexandria, Virginia, highlight the community aspect of the show. Future meetup dates are announced for South Dakota, London, New Hampshire, Texas, and Oklahoma, encouraging listeners to connect in person.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem faced bipartisan backlash after confessing in her book to shooting her 14-month-old puppy, Cricket, for being untrainable. Speculation suggests Noem may have included the story intentionally to disqualify herself from Donald Trump's vice-presidential shortlist without having to decline the offer directly.

The Dvorak family discusses celebrating Christmas traditionally on January 1st, a practice attributed to the 15th-century Tudors. Plans for the gathering in Fredericksburg are mentioned, noting that family members from South Dakota are currently snowed in and unable to travel.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem vetoed a bill updating the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), claiming it was a "Trojan horse" for a government-led Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Noem argued that the bill's definition of currency would pave the way for federal control over spending and the banning of Bitcoin. This move aligns with concerns regarding Executive Order 14067, which directs the government to explore the implementation of a digital dollar.

Ranchers in South Dakota are adopting "virtual fencing" technology that uses GPS collars to manage cattle grazing. The system emits a beep and a light electrical pulse to keep livestock within digital boundaries drawn on computer software, eliminating the need for physical fences.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is criticized for her performance in a television interview regarding a 10-year-old rape victim seeking an abortion. The hosts analyze her inability to pivot away from badgering questions, comparing her performance unfavorably to other political communicators.

Governor Kristi Noem announced a partnership with Goodyear to provide soybean-based tires to law enforcement agencies across South Dakota. Goodyear aims to transition its entire tire line to soybean-based materials by 2040. While promoted as a renewable solution to reduce petroleum dependence, the move is criticized for potentially diverting food crops into industrial manufacturing during a period of rising food prices.

Summit Carbon Solutions is proposing the "Midwest Carbon Express," a massive pipeline project designed to capture CO2 from 31 ethanol plants across the Midwest and store it underground in North Dakota. The project faces opposition from local groups like Dakota Rural Action, who cite concerns over safety and the lopsided use of eminent domain to seize land for the pipeline.

Health insurers are reportedly restoring deductibles and co-pays for COVID-19 treatment, signaling an end to full coverage. Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, now a Pfizer board member, criticized South Dakota's pandemic response on Face the Nation. The hosts dispute this, arguing that South Dakota achieved favorable outcomes with minimal government interference compared to states like New York.

NPR reported a surge in COVID-19 cases in South Dakota following the Sturgis motorcycle rally, which drew 500,000 attendees. Inadvertently, the report admitted that the state had "lowest numbers" and near-zero hospitalizations prior to the rally, despite Governor Kristi Noem keeping the state entirely open. The reporting is characterized as a hit piece against the state's anti-lockdown stance.

The 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota is compared to the 2020 event, which media outlets labeled a "super spreader" event. Governor Kristi Noem defends the rally against claims from San Diego State University researchers regarding the economic and health impact. The hosts suggest the media focus on South Dakota, Florida, and Texas is politically motivated to damage potential Republican presidential candidates.

A special welcome home meetup is planned for Duke David Fugazotto in Kansas City following his return from Saudi Arabia. Other upcoming events include meetups in Rapid City, South Dakota; Park City, Utah; and a rooftop gathering in Northern Virginia. Listeners are encouraged to organize their own local events via the official meetup website.

Australia has transitioned its vaccine rollout to military control under "Operation COVID Shield," a move described as "creepy" given the country's strict obedience to lockdowns. In the U.S., a comparison of state data shows that Florida and South Dakota, which avoided harsh lockdowns, performed better in terms of deaths and economic health than states like California and New York.