Episodes

The White House is under fire for withholding Situation Room imagery from the Benghazi attack while simultaneously codifying a drone rulebook to institutionalize targeted killings. Senators Lindsey Graham and John McCain are challenging Susan Rice over her role in the administration's talking points, as reports surface that the CIA annex may have been holding Libyan militia prisoners. The assassination of Benghazi National Security Chief Colonel Farag El-Dersy further complicates the investigation into the deaths of four Americans. Technological shifts dominate the landscape as the U.S. military establishes 35 Quebec, an elite cyber unit, to compete with Israeli and Russian capabilities. Claims emerge that PGP encryption is compromised by the NSA, leading to a surge in Iron Key hardware security and a return to amateur radio frequencies. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama prepares for a dual inauguration ceremony due to the 20th Amendment, and the World Bank’s Turn Down the Heat report triggers warnings of a global carbon tax. In the UK, the Rotherham Borough Council sparked outrage by removing foster children from a couple based on their UKIP political affiliation. Cultural oddities include a viral bullhorn protest against Black Friday consumerism at Target and the rise of primitive skills courses at Wilderness College. The hosts examine the Lingerie Football League’s expansion into Canada and a charity soccer match between Bosnian priests and imams. Jonathan Rauch concludes with a defense of the right to offend as a necessity for intellectual pluralism.

Susan Rice faces intense scrutiny over her Benghazi talking points as the Congressional Black Caucus defends her potential Secretary of State nomination against claims of incompetence. The diplomatic row at the United Nations coincides with a fragile Gaza ceasefire, which critics suggest served as a convenient distraction for Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration during a period of domestic fiscal tension. Israel’s Iron Dome system is characterized as a high-stakes marketing demonstration for Israel Aircraft Industries, following multi-billion dollar defense contracts with Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Media outlets like CNN and the BBC are criticized for staged war reporting, including a retracted Reuters video featuring a supposedly wounded man in Gaza. Meanwhile, the FBI continues its six-week cycle of homegrown terror arrests, utilizing Facebook surveillance and entrapment-style stings to build cases against individuals recruited via social media. John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry celebrate a traditional Austin Thanksgiving with heirloom pumpkins and ham radio milestones. The duo analyzes the Dutch Sinterklaas controversy involving Black Pete and the historical codification of the holiday by Abraham Lincoln. The session concludes with a look at the jewel wasp’s parasitic life cycle and a knighting ceremony for the show’s most dedicated executive producers.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak investigate a massive explosion in Indianapolis, suggesting the blast site at the home of Dion Longworth may have been a drone strike rather than a gas leak. The hosts cite restricted scene access and connections to defense contractors like Straylight Optical as evidence of a potential cover-up. Meanwhile, the escalation of Operation Pillar of Cloud in Gaza is analyzed as a strategic media war, with the hosts scrutinizing the timing of Israeli military actions against upcoming election cycles. Secondary reports cover the liquidation of Hostess Brands, resulting in 18,500 job losses following a strike by the Baker's Union. In Washington, theories emerge that Hillary Clinton intentionally sabotaged Susan Rice's bid for Secretary of State to eliminate a 2016 political rival. The U.S. government has notified the Federal Register of a $6.5 billion THAAD missile sale to Qatar, despite reports of counterfeit Chinese electronic components found in the thermal weapon sights. Additionally, the Eurozone officially enters a recession while Greek journalist Costas Vaxevanis faces a retrial for leaking the Lagarde List of tax evaders. Adam Curry celebrates passing his amateur radio General Class license exam and plans to pursue the Extra Class license to help make Morse code popular again. The show also highlights a blunt quote from Curry in Wired magazine regarding an iOS 6 podcast bug that caused massive data spikes for listeners. Between discussions of the fiscal cliff and the Jimmy Savile scandal, the hosts prepare for a live Thanksgiving broadcast while mocking the traditional American pilgrim narrative.

The David Petraeus scandal deepens as new theories link the CIA director's downfall to a covert weapons smuggling operation between Benghazi and Syrian rebels. Paula Broadwell, Jill Kelly, and Natalie Kawam emerge as central figures in a narrative involving the FBI-CIA rivalry and unauthorized disclosures regarding the Benghazi annex. President Obama continues to defend UN Ambassador Susan Rice against Senate opposition led by John McCain and Lindsey Graham. Global unrest intensifies as coordinated general strikes across Spain, Portugal, and Greece protest severe austerity measures while the BBC reports on violent clashes in Madrid. In China, the Communist Party completes its leadership transition to Xi Jinping, notably shrinking the Standing Committee to seven members. Financial analyst Marc Faber warns of a total global reset, predicting a 50% asset devaluation driven by unsustainable debt levels and market-forced corrections. Meanwhile, a massive neighborhood explosion in Indianapolis draws federal scrutiny from the DHS and NTSB, sparking skepticism over the official natural gas explanation. Cornel West delivers a blistering critique of the Obama administration on Democracy Now, while Chuck Woolery and Miss Texas Holly Gardner advocate for the Second Amendment. The hosts also explore the scientific discovery of oxytocin as a monogamy hormone, jokingly rebranded as No-Stray Spray. This episode features executive producers Mark Dytham and Dame Astrid alongside a special report on the USS Liberty from Donald P. Gregg.

David Petraeus resigned as CIA Director following an affair with biographer Paula Broadwell, though the timing suggests a tactical move to avoid Benghazi testimony. The White House reportedly pressured Petraeus to maintain a specific narrative regarding the Libya attack, with Mike Morell now positioned to testify. This departure coincides with a broader purge of military and industrial leadership, including the sudden resignation of the new Lockheed Martin CEO. Secondary departures include Rear Admiral Gaouette and General Carter Ham, while FBI agents reportedly refused to enter the Benghazi site due to safety concerns. In Washington, the homes of Nancy Pelosi and Dennis Kucinich were burglarized in a single weekend, resulting in the theft of laptops and sensitive electronics. Meanwhile, President Obama extended the 1979 national emergency regarding Iran, maintaining expanded executive powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In the UK, BBC Director General George Entwistle resigned after only 50 days following the Newsnight child abuse scandal involving Jimmy Savile. Adam Curry shares a behind-the-scenes look at his voiceover audition for a McDonald's McRib commercial, complete with the juicy goodness tagline. John C. Dvorak analyzes the emotional on-air breakdown of NBC's Andrea Mitchell during the Petraeus announcement. The episode concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for the No Agenda Roundtable and a look at the Hitler meme that inspired the episode title.

Barack Obama secured a second term as President of the United States, triggering an immediate stock market downturn and speculation regarding Joe Biden for 2016. ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer faced public scrutiny for her election night performance, while Chris Matthews at MSNBC drew criticism for dismissive comments toward third-party voters. The electoral map shifted significantly as Washington and Colorado voters approved recreational marijuana legalization, contrasting with the defeat of California Proposition 37 regarding GMO labeling. Legal experts warn that Washington Initiative 502 includes strict DUI provisions that may penalize drivers based on THC blood levels rather than active impairment. In the financial sector, Marc Faber predicts a potential economic collapse due to Ben Bernanke and the Federal Reserve enabling endless debt escalation. Geopolitical tensions rise as Admiral James Lyons questions the Benghazi response timeline and the removal of General Carter Ham. Meanwhile, Afghanistan began commercial oil production at the Angot field, sending crude to China while the TAPI gas pipeline project expands to include Bangladesh. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen signaled new alliance capabilities as the Greek parliament passed severe austerity measures and water privatization laws. Media incompetence took center stage as a CNN reporter repeatedly used the phrase exactly similar to describe conflicting voting data. The No Agenda amateur radio network expanded its reach via EchoLink node 780399 as the hosts performed de-douching ceremonies for new donors. Personal anecdotes regarding the oral health risks of quitting smoking and the rise of the vajacial beauty trend provided a human counterpoint to the heavy political analysis of the 2012 cycle.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from San Francisco following a high-stakes charity gala for the Reconstructive Surgery Foundation. The event, attended by elite medical venture capitalists from firms like Kleiner Perkins, serves as a backdrop for a deep dive into the political leanings of the hyper-wealthy. Curry details his interactions with billionaire donors while exposing the massive wine markups at the Ritz Carlton Parallel 37, where rare bottles like the 1947 Cheval Blanc command five-figure prices. The global landscape shifts as Hurricane Sandy's aftermath reveals a stark disparity between media narratives and reality. While NBC hosts benefit concerts featuring Bruce Springsteen, reports from Haiti indicate a rice price surge and a cholera outbreak following a controversial visit by Bill and Hillary Clinton to a South Korean-run garment factory. In the Balkans, Madeleine Albright faces war criminal accusations during a Prague book signing, while in Russia, Vladimir Putin struggles with health rumors following a suspicious back injury in Vladivostok. Meanwhile, the Afghan saffron market collapses as Iranian smugglers seize control of the trade, and new theories suggest U.S. drone strikes in Yemen are targeting the khat stimulant supply chain rather than terrorist cells. Technical glitches and ham radio failures haunt the session as Curry battles a severe Texas mold allergy and an infected eye treated with chamomile tea. Between critiques of the British two-pound coin's resemblance to Osama bin Laden and John C. Dvorak's meta-prepper strategy of using silent electric vehicles to raid neighbors, the duo introduces the What's John Eating segment featuring a seasonal persimmon. The broadcast concludes with a stern warning about the sustainability of the No Agenda model and a look at Gary Johnson's unconventional stance on puppy punching.

President Barack Obama appeared in Wisconsin wearing a souvenir-style Air Force One flight jacket to project military leadership during the Hurricane Sandy state of emergency. This calculated political imagery coincides with physicist Michio Kaku’s appearance on CNN, where he detailed the unprecedented collision of three air masses that created the 800-mile-wide storm. While the administration manages the optics of the disaster, conspiracy theorists and insurance adjusters are already navigating the fallout of property damage and potential fraud across the Jersey Shore. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano used the utility outages to lobby for increased cyber security funding at a Washington Post symposium, citing questionable Norton data claiming $114 billion in annual cybercrime losses. Meanwhile, Rachel Maddow and General Electric are advocating for a national stimulus to bury power lines, even as thorium nuclear reactors are proposed as a more resilient alternative to the gas plants that exploded during the surge. In Greece, journalist Costas Vaxevanis faces imprisonment for leaking the Lagarde List of 2,000 alleged tax evaders, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Kosovo to solidify Western interests in regional energy pipelines. Author Brian Evenson breaks down the specific Mormon cadence in Mitt Romney’s speech patterns that mirrors LDS general authorities. The Red Cross and UNICEF face scrutiny over administrative overhead compared to direct community aid, while George Lucas hands the keys of the Star Wars universe to Disney in a massive four-billion-dollar acquisition. The segment concludes with a look at the Belgian prison system’s security failure after a chaplain lost a master key to 180 cells.

The BBC sexual abuse scandal involving the late Sir Jimmy Savile expands as London police investigate over 300 potential cases of predatory behavior. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini breaks silence on institutional knowledge of Savile's actions, criticizing the British establishment for vetting the presenter for a knighthood despite long-standing rumors of necrophilia. The investigation now points toward a widespread pedophile network involving high-ranking politicians linked to 10 Downing Street. Rear Admiral Charles Gaouette faces removal from duty after allegedly attempting to assist American forces in Benghazi against stand-down orders. Meanwhile, IBM introduces Watson-powered medical analytics to predict patient treatments, fulfilling a long-predicted marketing pivot for the AI technology. In China, over 1,000 protesters in Ningbo successfully suspend a petrochemical plant expansion, signaling a rise in the NIMBY movement against industrial pollution. The Associated Press releases a controversial poll claiming a spike in anti-black prejudice, though critics debunk the methodology for using implicit testing with Chinese characters. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak attempt a technical amateur radio test between Austin and Silicon Valley using call signs KF5SLN and KJ6LNG. The technical failure leads to a proposal for a dedicated No Agenda radio reflector to bypass internet reliance. Dvorak also celebrates the release of the mystery novel Hot Diggity Dead, authored by his son, known to the audience as Buzzkill Jr.

The Obama administration faces mounting scrutiny over the Disposition Matrix, a permanent database used to track and target terrorism suspects for capture or assassination. During the final 2012 presidential debate, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney signaled bipartisan support for the continued use of drone strikes, while DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz dismissed inquiries regarding the White House kill list as non-serious. This expansion of executive power coincides with a 158-page United Nations document from the UNODC that seeks to harmonize global laws against the terrorist use of the internet. Investigation into the Benghazi consulate attack reveals redacted State Department emails and a claim of responsibility by Ansar al-Sharia that spokesperson Victoria Nuland struggled to clarify during press briefings. General Wesley Clark and Congressman Jason Chaffetz clashed on CNN over security failures, while reports surfaced of a suspect held in Tunisia whom US authorities have yet to interview. Domestically, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is driving Swiss banks to drop American clients, forcing expatriates to navigate a five-year tax compliance gauntlet and potential exit taxes. Meanwhile, the UK is intensifying arrests for social media posts, and US voters report early voting glitches in North Carolina where machines reportedly flipped votes between candidates. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the fifth anniversary of the program by revisiting the four-minute phone call that launched the show in 2007. Longtime artist Martin JJ announces his semi-retirement from the No Agenda Art Generator, while the hosts explore whether podcasters now qualify for the Producers Guild of America. The technical production of the debates is deconstructed, specifically the use of cross-camera angles to manipulate the perceived height of the candidates.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) introduces Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, a pediatric classification that critics argue facilitates the marketing of antipsychotics like Haldol to children. Reports from the Erowid Experience Vault detail severe physical reactions to such medications, including tardive dyskinesia and involuntary muscle spasms. Meanwhile, President Obama faces backlash for describing the Benghazi attack as "not optimal" during a Daily Show interview with Jon Stewart. Global commodity shifts see sugar prices triple since 2009, while the Wall Street Journal warns of a 1.3 billion bottle wine shortage across France, Italy, and Spain. In California, Monsanto and DuPont fund the opposition to Proposition 37 to prevent mandatory GMO labeling. The Department of Homeland Security graduates its first class of FEMA Corps youth, as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warns of an impending Cyber Pearl Harbor. In Haiti, Hillary Clinton opens the Caracol Industrial Park despite 300,000 citizens remaining in tents following the cholera outbreak. Domestic surveillance expands as the Alameda County Sheriff tests proactive policing drones during the Urban Shield 2012 exercises. Technical oddities define the week as a refurbished vintage AM transmitter from KSFO is modified for amateur radio use in Austin. A listener in Sioux City celebrates a new donut shop opening with an Atlas Shrugged jingle, while others seek karma for job searches and birthdays. The League of Women Voters history reveals why they abandoned presidential debates, calling the current Commission on Presidential Debates a charade.

The second 2012 presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced immediate scrutiny for its surreal production quality and a controversial live fact-check by moderator Candy Crowley. The dispute centered on the administration's framing of the Benghazi attack as an act of terror, while the Wall Street Journal simultaneously identified Ahmed Abu Khattala as a primary suspect. Critics suggest the event felt scripted, noting the set's resemblance to an auto showroom and the distracting vocal reactions from an invisible audience. Global tensions rise as Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren warns of a potential world war during an appearance on The View, while a U.S. drone strike in Yemen reportedly kills eight Al-Qaeda operatives. In the UK, Home Secretary Theresa May blocked the extradition of hacker Gary McKinnon to the United States on human rights grounds. Domestically, the FBI arrested Kazi Nafis in a sting operation for a plot to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, an event some label as orchestrated entrapment. Meanwhile, the House Intelligence Committee issued warnings against Chinese telecom giant Huawei, citing national security risks and potential cyber warfare capabilities. Personal stories and medical warnings round out the report, including a blind man in Lancashire being tasered after police mistook his cane for a samurai sword. A psychiatrist warns that the drug Haloperidol can turn patients into a zombie-like state, while the Wellcome Trust faces criticism for a report that appears to market Ritalin to children. The episode concludes with a knighting ceremony for Sir Toby Knotts as the show approaches its fifth anniversary of listener-supported broadcasting.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued a stark warning of a looming Cyber Pearl Harbor, citing the Shamoon virus attack on Saudi Aramco as a precursor to potential national catastrophe. This rhetoric serves as the foundation for a push toward new cybersecurity legislation that would grant corporations legal immunity for sharing private user data with the federal government. The hosts deconstruct this narrative, suggesting the threat is being amplified to justify total internet monitoring and the implementation of the EU-led CleanIT project. In the wake of the vice presidential debate, Joe Biden faces scrutiny for claiming he opposed funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan on credit, despite legislative records from 2001 and 2002 showing he voted in favor of both authorizations of force. Meanwhile, the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton’s State Department appear at odds over security failures in Benghazi, as Jay Carney denies knowledge of requested reinforcements. Secondary stories include the indictment of eleven individuals in Houston for exporting militarized microchips to Russia and the exposure of union-led astro-turfing behind the recent Walmart strikes. Adam Curry accidentally destroys his desk lamp during a high-energy knighting ceremony for Thomas Weiler and Kim Moore. The program also features a look back at 1993 CNET pilot tapes involving Halsey Minor and a critical analysis of the European Union receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. John C. Dvorak provides a skeptical take on the probability of cyber attacks originating from mud huts in Waziristan while the duo explores the etymology of common vulgarities.

The Obama administration faces intense scrutiny as a shifting narrative regarding the September 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, moves from a spontaneous protest to a coordinated Al-Qaeda assault. Representative Darrell Issa and Representative Jason Chaffetz lead a House Oversight Committee hearing revealing that the State Department and FBI possess video evidence contradicting the initial White House claims. Pat Smith, mother of Information Officer Sean Smith, publicly challenges Susan Rice and Leon Panetta over the lack of transparency regarding the tragedy. Legal and corporate maneuvers dominate the domestic landscape as the U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to telecommunications immunity, effectively shielding companies involved in warrantless wiretapping. Meanwhile, a technical flaw in Apple iOS 6 causes massive cellular data overages, and the UK is rocked by the Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal involving the BBC and potential elite pedophile rings at Haut de la Garenne. In the technology sector, a congressional committee advises American firms to avoid Huawei and ZTE, citing national security risks that critics suggest are fueled by Cisco lobbying. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the fifth anniversary of the program by conducting a formal knighthood ceremony for top-tier producers Michael Klink and Rick Bressler. The hosts examine the medicalization of poverty following reports of pediatricians prescribing Adderall to low-income students to compensate for failing school environments. The session concludes with a look at Gary Johnson's antitrust lawsuit against the Commission on Presidential Debates and his proposal for a federal consumption tax.

Angela Merkel arrived in Athens to face massive protests as the leak of Lagarde's List exposes 2,000 wealthy Greeks and Germans holding secret HSBC accounts. The document, allegedly used for political blackmail across the Eurozone, surfaces alongside reports of the Portuguese flag being flown upside down as a symbolic distress signal. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from Washington D.C. on WBCQ shortwave to analyze the escalating European debt crisis and the suspicious timing of international unrest. U.S. employment figures dropped to 7.8%, prompting Jack Welch to challenge the validity of the data while Shadow Government Statistics suggests a true unemployment rate of 24%. In California, gas prices surged past $5.00 following refinery fires at Chevron, which critics label a reverse October surprise. Meanwhile, House Resolution 6566 quietly amends the Homeland Security Act to mandate FEMA guidance for mass fatality planning. The BBC faces a growing crisis as the Jimmy Savile scandal widens, and Joris Demink faces child trafficking allegations before the Helsinki Commission in Washington. Adam Curry recounts a pajama-clad dinner at a D.C. motel while navigating the technical fallout of the iPhone 5 release. The hosts mock Al Gore for attributing a poor debate performance to altitude sickness and question the 'science' behind a SUNY Albany study on morning sickness. Sir Michael Kearns and Joe Castillo join the ranks of the executive producers as the program approaches its fifth anniversary.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from Washington to Washington as the 2012 presidential race enters its final stretch. Following the first debate at the University of Denver, the hosts analyze Barack Obama’s lackluster performance against Mitt Romney and investigate claims of a hidden electronic device under the President’s jacket. The analysis extends to the exclusion of third-party candidates like Gary Johnson and the media's role in manufacturing a competitive horse race narrative. Global tensions rise as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation pushes for international blasphemy laws following the Innocence of Muslims controversy. Economic instability deepens with the Iranian Rial losing forty percent of its value in a single week, while IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde offers a conflicting outlook on the American housing market. In the United States, the Food Safety Modernization Act faces scrutiny after a massive Sunland peanut butter salmonella recall coincides with a failure in the FDA registration system. Additional reports cover the Asymmetric Warfare Group radicalization guide, American Airlines seat sabotage suspicions, and a White House phishing attack during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Technical glitches and hotel Skype loops provide the backdrop for a series of distinctive moments, including Adam Curry’s attempt to teach a parrot the show's catchphrase. The hosts also examine the viral response of news anchor Jennifer Livingston to a viewer's email and the strange interaction between Hillary Clinton and Christina Aguilera at the World Food Program Awards. Executive Producers Adam Johnson and Matthias Person are knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable for their value-for-value support.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano admitted to being a Luddite who avoids email during a National Journal symposium, raising questions about her leadership of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While Napolitano pushes for executive orders to bypass Congress on infrastructure security, critics argue her lack of technical proficiency creates a convenient shield against legal discovery. The administration continues to use demonstrations in secure facilities to pressure lawmakers into granting tech companies the same legal indemnifications enjoyed by the pharmaceutical industry. ABC News correspondent Pierre Thomas and analyst Richard Clarke are reporting on massive denial-of-service attacks against Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America, though Akamai analyst Mike Smith suggests these may be false flag operations. In the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized a literal cartoon bomb diagram at the United Nations to demand red lines for Iran, while the Washington Institute for Near East Policy openly discussed the need for a crisis initiation to justify military action. Meanwhile, General John Allen addressed the surge of insider attacks in Afghanistan on 60 Minutes as the White House faces mounting skepticism from Jay Carney regarding the Benghazi consulate narrative. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak navigate the technical hurdles of Mumble software and the Stanford Prison Experiment dynamics of their own chat room moderators. The duo deconstructs the viral Obama Phone video and the Save the Children Syria report, which they characterize as emotional propaganda. Sir Snorterstain provides a harrowing update on his medical recovery from the High Arctic, and the show closes with the sights and sounds of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

A landmark report from Stanford and NYU exposes the 'double tap' drone strike tactic in Pakistan, where follow-up missiles target first responders and civilians attempting to rescue the wounded. This revelation contrasts sharply with President Obama’s United Nations address on the right to assemble without fear, as CIA-operated drones maintain 24/7 surveillance and psychological terror over residential areas. The study highlights a grim reality of lethal technology that mainstream media outlets like NPR frequently frame as a strategic game between national security bloggers. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister David Cameron faced scrutiny after failing a basic history quiz on the Magna Carta during an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. Meanwhile, the BBC issued a formal apology to Queen Elizabeth for disclosing her private concerns regarding the extradition of radical cleric Abu Hamza. In the United States, Ambassador Susan Rice remains under fire for her initial characterization of the Benghazi consulate attack, while a massive drug lab scandal in Massachusetts threatens to overturn thousands of criminal convictions due to falsified evidence and improper handling by state technicians. Cultural oddities round out the analysis, from a University of Tennessee student’s hospitalization following a dangerous 'alcohol enema' to the viral Facebook riot that devastated the Dutch village of Haren. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak also weigh the merits of a $166 monthly lease on a Chevy Volt against the risks of proprietary parts. The show concludes with a look at Howard Stern’s street interviews, which reveal a startling lack of basic political awareness among the American electorate as the 2012 election approaches.

The U.S. State Department spent $70,000 on Urdu-language television advertisements in Pakistan to distance the Obama administration from the Innocence of Muslims video. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and spokesperson Victoria Nuland face scrutiny over the effectiveness of these PSAs as violent protests continue in Peshawar. Investigations into the film's production now link the project to Stanley Inc., a government contractor previously involved in unauthorized access to passport records. Senator Joe Lieberman and DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before a Senate hearing regarding the rise of homegrown terrorism and the implementation of a layered aviation security approach. While Napolitano pushed for expanded passenger biometrics, Lieberman identified the Fort Hood and Little Rock recruiting station attacks as the primary justifications for increased surveillance. Meanwhile, the FBI has begun interviewing survivors of the Benghazi consulate attack at a military base in Germany, fueling theories that Ambassador Chris Stevens was involved in a covert weapons recovery mission to retrieve MANPADS from Libyan rebels. Technical glitches in Apple iOS 5 have caused podcast downloads to spike tenfold, forcing a transition to independent hosting infrastructure to protect listener data plans. The hosts also perform a knighting ceremony for top donors Patrick Wilson and Joe Collins while debating the merits of a biblical Debt Jubilee as a 2012 election strategy. Richard Stallman concludes the program with a critique of global internet censorship and the criminalization of non-commercial file sharing.

The Department of Justice Inspector General released a report on Operation Fast and Furious, citing management failures that allowed firearms to flow to Mexican cartels. While Attorney General Eric Holder dismissed cover-up allegations, the FBI simultaneously faced scrutiny for the arrest of 18-year-old Adel Daoud in Chicago. Federal agents reportedly provided the fake explosives and orchestrated the plot, raising questions about the bureau's role in creating operational terrorists out of impressionable individuals. In the Middle East, NATO rebranded green-on-blue incidents as insider attacks following a surge in coalition casualties caused by Afghan allies. Tensions escalated further as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran is months away from reaching a ninety percent threshold for atomic material. Meanwhile, Chinese developers abandoned massive ghost cities in Benghazi, Libya, and anti-Japan protests intensified in Beijing over the disputed Senkaku Islands. In Europe, finance ministers in Cyprus debated a banking union that would place six thousand institutions under European Central Bank supervision, a move critics like Slavoj Žižek view as a shift toward modern fascism. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the linguistic tricks of Mark Zuckerberg and the strategic release of the Mitt Romney forty-seven percent video. The show welcomes new knights Sir Eric Wilka and Sir Jesse Wilson to the Round Table while Adam prepares for a guest appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. Between discussions of global helium shortages and GMO super-weeds in Nebraska, the hosts analyze why Richard Branson is acting as a front man for hedge fund interests.