Episodes

French President Nicolas Sarkozy used a hidden apple crate to match the height of Barack Obama during a Normandy press event, highlighting the curated nature of international diplomacy. This visual manipulation coincides with a computer glitch at the New York Stock Exchange that triggered widespread skepticism regarding the reliability of automated trading systems. Meanwhile, former inmate Dawood Yadullah filed a lawsuit in New York after a medication error resulted in a 55-hour medical emergency. Nigel Farage and the UK Independence Party secured major gains in the European Parliament elections as the Labour Party under Gordon Brown faced a historic defeat. In the United States, Baxter International accelerated production of a swine flu vaccine following World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan's controversial decision to redefine pandemic criteria based on geographic spread rather than severity. Eli Lilly and Co. also faced scrutiny for the off-label marketing of Zyprexa to elderly patients despite known risks. In the Pacific Northwest, the State of Jefferson and Cascadia secession movements gained traction as Paul Starobin explored regional autonomy in the Wall Street Journal. Evergreen State College commencement featured a corporate poet and attendees in full panda and bunny costumes as the furry subculture entered the academic mainstream. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak examine the technical mastery of broadcasters like Tom Brokaw and Forrest Sawyer while testing the comfort of HEMA-branded underwear for the value-for-value funding model. The program concludes with a look at Port Angeles, Washington, where car washing now carries a thousand-dollar fine.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from Gitmo Nation West as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of Air France Flight 447. Two passengers, Pablo Dreyfus and Ronald Dreyer, were high-level consultants tracking illegal arms trades in Brazil, raising questions about the official narrative of pitot tube failure. The hosts contrast the media's sensationalized weather reporting in South Beach with the reality on the ground while analyzing the 9/11 Pilots for Truth claims regarding Boeing flight speeds and altitude physics. Dateline NBC recently profiled 19-year-old Taylor Swift as a musical prodigy, though critics suggest the heavy promotion is a calculated industry move to replace Britney Spears. In Washington, Congressman Ron Paul has secured 209 co-sponsors for HR 1207 to audit the Federal Reserve, while Canadian Minister Lisa Raitt faces backlash for calling a medical isotope shortage a sexy political opportunity. The broadcast also tracks the Bear Stearns collapse, with allegations that Goldman Sachs and the Treasury Department orchestrated a vendetta against the bank for failing to cooperate with the financial inner circle. Adam Curry recounts his teenage years building pirate radio transmitters in Amsterdam and the technical training required to develop his broadcasting voice. John C. Dvorak shares details on a new spice book by Mimi Dvorak and critiques the pretentious atmosphere at Ozuma in San Francisco. The duo also weighs in on David Letterman’s public feud with Sarah Palin and Howard Stern’s critique of Jay Leno’s robotic departure from the Tonight Show.

Oregon legislators passed House Bill 2478 to classify the propulsion of semen at others as second-degree sexual abuse following a disturbing incident at a Portland Target. The new law highlights a growing trend of specialized sex crime legislation as North American jurisdictions grapple with the legal nuances of solicitation and public safety. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the enforcement challenges of these statutes alongside the shifting legal landscape of the sex work industry in Canada and the United States. Nigeria is pursuing a massive legal claim against Pfizer for unauthorized 1996 Trovan drug trials that allegedly resulted in child fatalities and permanent deformities during a meningitis outbreak. This international legal battle coincides with reports of unauthorized HIV experiments on foster children in New York City and a World Health Organization push toward a level six pandemic alert for swine flu. Meanwhile, Germany is demanding the repatriation of physical gold bullion from U.S. custodial accounts as oil price manipulation concerns grow following Michael Greenberger's recent market analysis. In the technology sector, a viral outburst from Leo Laporte during a broadcast with Michael Arrington has sparked debate over professional conduct in the burgeoning podcasting industry. John C. Dvorak recounts a disastrous encounter with squirrel karma that resulted in a tire blowout while Adam Curry reviews the peculiar sight of San Francisco police officers patrolling on Segways. The duo critiques the tactical absurdity of flashlight grips in police procedurals like Numbers and CSI. The episode concludes with a review of the Peking duck at Shanghai 1930 and a look at the proposed classification of Asperitus clouds.

Adam Curry reports from a hotel in Mayfair, London, while John C. Dvorak observes rare Wisconsin-sized lightning storms in Silicon Valley. The disappearance of Air France Flight 447 over the Atlantic triggers a debate on Airbus fly-by-wire systems versus Boeing mechanical controls. Curry recounts a personal search-and-rescue mission near Dover where he assisted air traffic control in a failed attempt to locate a missing experimental ultralight aircraft. Investigators weigh a recent bomb threat against an Air France flight from Buenos Aires as the World Health Organization pushes H1N1 pandemic warnings. In the tech sector, the Obama administration launches an antitrust probe into Google, Apple, and Yahoo over non-poaching agreements. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer threatens to move labor offshore in response to proposed tax hikes, while California faces a fourteen-day window before the state treasury runs out of cash. European Parliament elections approach amidst legal challenges to the Lisbon Treaty in the German Constitutional Court and controversy surrounding Green Party politician Daniel Cohn-Bendit. John C. Dvorak details his experience crashing a Boeing 747 simulator at the NASA Ames Research Center during a heavy crosswind exercise. The hosts analyze the Riga Blonde Weekend in Latvia, where five hundred women paraded with lapdogs to boost national morale. Adam Curry vows legal action against a magazine for violating Creative Commons licenses on his photography, demanding a settlement for the charity War Child.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate the 100th episode of No Agenda by exposing the predatory nature of the music and publishing industries. Simon Cowell and Warner Music Group face scrutiny over 360 deals and restrictive contracts that allegedly rig competitions like Britain's Got Talent against artists like Susan Boyle. Curry also details his Dutch lawsuit against a gossip magazine over unauthorized Flickr photos and false claims regarding his aviation conduct. Global political maneuvers take center stage as the Obama administration challenges military recruitment bans in Humboldt County while pledging $100 billion to the International Monetary Fund. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi remains under fire for hosting controversial parties under the guise of political training, even as he secures legal immunity. Meanwhile, reports from the United Nations suggest a radical strategy to flood the opium market in Afghanistan to crash prices and displace poppy farming in favor of wheat production. Strange phenomena and animal antics round out the milestone broadcast, featuring a New Zealand parrot that stole a tourist's passport and a patriotic squirrel in Michigan hoarding American flags. Dr. Yuri Labvin of the Tunguska Spatial Phenomenon Foundation claims new evidence of an alien spacecraft intercepting the 1908 Siberian meteor. The hosts also evaluate the quality of HEMA underwear as a potential donation premium for the newly launched No Agenda website.

Adam Curry announces his separation and pending divorce after 22 years of marriage, addressing the personal impact on his family and the No Agenda community. Broadcasting from the Empire Hotel in New York City, Curry confirms his commitment to the show’s value-for-value model despite recent subscription cancellations. The host details his recent move toward a sober lifestyle and a clean diet while preparing for the upcoming 100th episode in Amsterdam. President Barack Obama faces criticism for a proposed prolonged detention policy regarding Guantanamo Bay, which critics like Rachel Maddow have labeled a pre-crime system. In the media world, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd is accused of plagiarizing Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo, a move that mirrors the 1987 scandal Dowd herself broke regarding Joe Biden. Meanwhile, North Korea declares the 1953 armistice void following South Korea’s participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative, effectively returning the peninsula to a state of war. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has responded by labeling the nuclear tests and military threats as belligerent and provocative. Domestically, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, maintaining the ban on same-sex marriage despite political pressure from San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. John C. Dvorak recounts a frustrating encounter with Google staffer Megan Hughes, who denied him entry to the Google I/O conference due to a rigid 9:00 AM registration deadline. The hosts also examine the legal battle over Pringles, where Procter & Gamble argued in a UK court that the product is not a potato chip to avoid Value-Added Tax. Adam Curry shares his distrust of automated flight systems, recalling a Eurocopter that booted into a Windows-based interface.

The 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow concludes with a record-breaking victory for Alexander Rybak of Norway, sparking a debate over the high-budget Russian production and the technical use of off-stage backing vocalists. Meanwhile, the Obama administration faces the rise of unauthorized commemorative merchandise as a television commercial for thirty-nine-dollar Obama Shoes triggers predictions of an imminent legal crackdown on the use of the President’s likeness. In Sri Lanka, the surrender of the Tamil Tigers signals the end of a decades-long civil war, highlighting China’s strategic role in providing weaponry to secure vital shipping lanes and port access. Domestic concerns rise as the New York Times reports on Boy Scouts receiving tactical counter-terrorism training from law enforcement, while the Stepan Company’s coca leaf processing facility near New Trier High School draws scrutiny due to its proximity to the alma mater of Rahm Emanuel. In the technology sector, European Union Commissioner Neelie Kroes levies a record one-point-four-five billion dollar antitrust fine against Intel for anti-competitive practices targeting AMD. Simultaneously, the launch of the Wolfram Alpha computational knowledge engine faces immediate infrastructure strain, redirecting traffic to a Justin.tv live feed after failing to process initial user queries during its public debut. John C. Dvorak details the chemical dangers of cyanide found in apricot pits and warns against the botulism risks associated with Nathan Myhrvold’s sous vide cooking techniques. Adam Curry shares his enthusiasm for a rare, full-ending version of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Free Bird included in the latest musical interlude. The duo also explores the oddity of a rejected German patent for a Saudi-invented killer chip designed to track and remotely execute individuals via implanted GPS and poison capsules.

President Barack Obama faced scrutiny following a commencement address at Arizona State University where his interactions with students and a public interruption by Speaker Nancy Pelosi sparked debate over executive authority. The administration's focus on energy independence through natural gas and wind power remains a central pillar of the White House platform, even as Pelosi’s effusive praise in the Rose Garden appeared to undermine the President’s standing. Tensions between the executive branch and the House leadership suggest a burgeoning power struggle over foreign policy and the influence of the Israeli lobby. Pharmaceutical giant Roche is reportedly liquidating short-dated Tamiflu stockpiles as generic manufacturer Cipla prepares to flood the market with affordable alternatives. In the United Kingdom, the Too Much Bling campaign in Gloucestershire encourages citizens to report neighbors with unexplained wealth, a move critics compare to communist-era surveillance. Meanwhile, the House Judiciary Committee passed legislation to levy new performance fees on local radio stations, potentially funneling millions to international record labels. In the Middle East, President Asif Ali Zardari claimed the CIA and ISI were instrumental in the creation of the Taliban, while General Stanley McChrystal replaced David McKiernan to lead operations in Afghanistan. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak dissect the absurdity of a jackhammer-related fatality and the cultural impact of the Eurovision Song Contest. Author David Seaman argues that Twitter’s 140-character limit is causing literal brain damage by simplifying human thought, while Dvorak offers a high-end review of Park Cognac as a remedy for the digital age.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Home Secretary Jackie Smith face intense scrutiny as the UK parliamentary expense scandal deepens over the misuse of taxpayer funds for maid services and adult films. Meanwhile, actress Joanna Lumley has successfully forced a shift in British immigration policy after a public confrontation with the government regarding residency rights for Gurkha veterans. These political tremors coincide with the resignation of White House military director Louis Caldera following the controversial Air Force One photo op flyover in New York City. The global health landscape shifts as the H1N1 virus is rebranded as the Mexican flu across Europe, with the Dutch government ordering 34 million vaccine doses from manufacturers like Baxter International. In the United States, the CDC tracks the strain's origins to California while schools in Illinois face criticism for using Gardasil commercials in biology curricula. Legal tensions rise in Madison, Wisconsin, where a court ruling now allows police to install magnetic GPS tracking bugs on private vehicles without a warrant. Financial transparency remains a focal point as Congressman Alan Grayson grills Federal Reserve Inspector General Elizabeth Coleman over $9 trillion in unaccounted off-balance sheet obligations. Adam Curry details the logistical hurdles of international travel and the transition to flatbed seating on Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa. The program also explores the intersection of neurological health and performance, featuring a personal look at managing Tourette’s Syndrome and OCD. From the secretive Bilderberg Group meeting in Greece to the success of the Apple App Store under Eddy Cue, the landscape of global power and technology is laid bare.

The UK Home Office and Home Secretary Jackie Smith have officially banned American radio host Michael Savage from entering the country, placing him on a restricted list alongside known terrorists and war criminals. This unprecedented move follows a legal dispute between Savage and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), sparking a fierce debate over the erosion of free speech and the subjective nature of international hate speech regulations. Leaked documents from the Department of Homeland Security reveal a new Domestic Extremism Lexicon that categorizes alternative media, the Patriot Movement, and tax resistance groups as potential non-Islamic threats. These definitions coincide with the World Health Organization raising the pandemic alert to level five, as the CDC conducts focus groups to determine the most effective public persona for managing the swine flu outbreak. Meanwhile, corporate influence reaches into the classroom as UK students are assigned research projects promoting Monsanto products, and environmental firm EcoAmerica advises activists to rebrand global warming as a deteriorating atmosphere to manipulate public perception. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the logistics of the MacGyver Bag and the utility of gaffer tape during a trip to San Francisco. Between critiques of a failed service experience at the Four Seasons and the bizarre live MSNBC coverage of Barack Obama ordering a cheeseburger, the duo examines why the Republican party is losing members to religious rigidity and the Texas Board of Education's latest stance on evolution.

John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry analyze the 2009 Air Force One photo op over New York City, criticizing the military's decision to fly low-altitude missions for secret photography. The incident caused widespread panic across Manhattan as residents mistook the unannounced flight for a security threat. Reports indicate military photographers were positioned on rooftops to capture images that could have been easily generated through digital manipulation. Media outlets utilized the swine flu outbreak to drive ratings during television sweeps week, while the CDC implemented real-time monitoring of Imodium sales at pharmacies to track biological threats. In the Netherlands, an attack on Queen Beatrix during Queen's Day serves as a catalyst for increased surveillance. Meanwhile, Congressman Ron Paul gains 120 co-sponsors for his resolution to audit the Federal Reserve, challenging the legal indemnity of central banks. Energy discussions highlight a massive natural gas discovery in Louisiana and the tax-advantaged windmill farms near Amsterdam that reportedly prioritize investor returns over power generation. Musician Prince appeared on the Tavis Smiley show to discuss chemtrails and industry grievances, adding a surreal layer to the cultural landscape. John C. Dvorak recounts his tour of fourteen Dutch high-end restaurants, lamenting the identical Villeroy & Boch tableware and the lack of local cheeses. The session concludes with a breakdown of the Pepsi Throwback campaign and the sociological impact of graphic tobacco warnings in Europe.

A tragic car attack in Appeldoorn targeted a royal procession involving Queen Beatrix, resulting in four deaths and twelve injuries near a monument with symbolic Masonic architecture. The incident occurred as the Dutch Royal Family passed on a double-decker bus, sparking immediate speculation regarding the driver's motives and the security of the monarchy. This event follows a chaotic Queens Day in Amsterdam where overcrowding led to a barge sinking in the canals near the Movenpick Hotel. Global health authorities at the WHO have elevated the H1N1 swine flu threat to Level 5, prompting concerns over mandatory vaccination orders and laboratory engineering theories. Baxter International is under scrutiny for its role in vaccine production following past controversies involving live bird flu, while a virus sample container recently exploded on a Swiss train. In the United States, President Barack Obama requested $1.5 billion in emergency funding for vaccinations despite existing stockpiles, as Kaiser Permanente reportedly restricts Tamiflu access to patients. Meanwhile, Al Gore testified before the U.S. Senate on cap and trade legislation, comparing climate change skeptics to moon landing deniers. Technical failures dominated the news cycle as a Boeing 747 flyover of Manhattan caused mass evacuations and a teleprompter glitch left President Obama momentarily speechless. The Canadian Navy is experimenting with polite signage to deter Somali pirates, and Law and Order SVU is broadcasting what critics call vaccine propaganda. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak navigate these stories across an eight-hour time difference, defending their listener-supported model against critics of the show's entrepreneurial spirit.

The H1N1 swine flu pandemic triggers global alarm as Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak investigate potential laboratory origins and corporate foreknowledge. Panasonic issued internal directives to evacuate employee families months before the outbreak, while reports from Infowars and NPR suggest the virus contains a synthetic combination of pig, bird, and human genetic material. The hosts analyze whether the crisis is a manufactured event designed to deplete aging stockpiles of expensive antiviral medications like Tamiflu. Corporate scandals take center stage with revelations of a Merck hit list targeting doctors who questioned the safety of Vioxx, a drug linked to thousands of heart attacks. Former Merck CEO Raymond V. Gilmartin now sits on the Microsoft board, highlighting a lack of executive accountability. In India, Monsanto faces scrutiny over a wave of farmer suicides following the failure of genetically modified seed crops. Meanwhile, the Italian Mafia reportedly generates $170 billion in annual revenue by pivoting to loan sharking and high-end counterfeit luxury goods during the global economic downturn. Technical glitches and travel oddities round out the broadcast as Adam Curry navigates San Francisco airport security and John C. Dvorak prepares for Queen's Day festivities in Amsterdam. The duo critiques the use of high-frequency Mosquito devices to repel teenagers in Rotterdam and examines the appearance of NYPD sniper towers in Manhattan. Performer Stoya makes a notable appearance via her AVN Awards acceptance speech, while the hosts conduct a knighting ceremony for donor Michael Zelina based on ASCII code numerology.

The death of Freddie Mac Acting CFO David Kellermann by apparent suicide has sparked intense skepticism following his brief tenure in the role. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak question the official narrative surrounding the 16-year veteran, suggesting his knowledge of internal firm operations may have played a role in the tragedy as the financial crisis deepens. In the UK, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and other high-ranking officials face ridicule after being photographed with visible confidential documents, echoing a recent security breach involving the Cobra team. Meanwhile, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is identified as a potential vehicle for global taxation, using Somali piracy as a pretext for international maritime jurisdiction. In Florida, the sudden death of twenty-one polo horses in Wellington due to suspected toxin exposure has triggered a massive investigation into potential foul play. On the industrial front, Monsanto is under fire from German activists for filing a patent on a genetically modified pig, while former FDA Commissioner David Kessler warns that the food industry is neurologically conditioning Americans to become hyper-eaters through salt and sugar manipulation. Scientific research funded by Unilever has identified C-tactile nerve fibers that respond optimally to a stroking speed of five centimeters per second, leading to a pitch for a pleasure-calibrating iPhone app. The hosts also explore the utility of the Kaito BT-409 hiking pole as a defensive tool while Adam Curry recounts a failed attempt to update the slang in a Swamp Thing script during his acting days.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the FBI face scrutiny following a Dutch mock trial of Osama Bin Laden that resulted in an acquittal due to insufficient evidence. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the Devil's Advocate television program and the curious absence of 9/11 charges on the official FBI Most Wanted list. The hosts connect this legal theater to broader European security narratives, including a Europol report claiming over 500 thwarted terrorist attacks across the EU in a single year. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano faces backlash over a report labeling right-wing ideologies as domestic terror threats while U.S. Border Patrol agents are filmed using nunchucks at internal checkpoints. In the Horn of Africa, the capture of a Belgian ship and the trial of 19-year-old Abduwali Muse in New York signal a permanent NATO naval buildup near Somalia and Djibouti. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase has asserted a lien against a Rembrandt painting at the Rijksmuseum, and Stephen Ratner faces a pay-for-play investigation involving the New York State Pension Fund and a film titled Chooch. Adam Curry recounts the orange-clad festivities of Queen's Day in London while John C. Dvorak weighs the merits of the Madurodam miniature park against Victoria's Miniature World. The duo introduces a horn sound effect to catch Curry repeating his Portuguese cork factory stories. Parker R. Snyder provides the voiceover for a high-energy transition as the show explores why the UK government suggests eating more fiber to solve unemployment.

Lehman Brothers holds 450,000 pounds of yellowcake uranium following the collapse of the uranium futures market, an ironic development given the material's role in the Iraq War. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze this discovery alongside a leaked Department of Homeland Security report that labels military veterans and critics of illegal immigration as potential right-wing extremists. The document suggests that broad swaths of the American public could now be classified as domestic threats based on political affiliation. Following the G20 summit in London, the OECD released a tax haven blacklist that Der Spiegel reports was effectively empty despite aggressive political rhetoric. In the maritime sector, Chinese media claims thousands of porpoises protected vessels from Somali pirates, though the actual crisis stems from illegal toxic waste dumping and the destruction of local fishing economies. Meanwhile, Google Health faces scrutiny after patient advocate Dave deBronckart found insurance billing codes, rather than clinical notes, were populating medical records with dangerous inaccuracies. Additional reports from the Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 crash site indicate Boeing officials recovered sensitive AWACS radar documents and laptops before formal investigators arrived. The viral success of Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent is deconstructed as a manufactured emotional event orchestrated by Simon Cowell and reality television producers. Personal anecdotes from the Crackpot Command Center include a traffic school instructor's arrest in Oakland and the launch of the first No Agenda iPhone app. The hosts also reflect on the passing of Marilyn Chambers and the bizarre legal seizure of a Boston College student's computer because he utilized a command line interface.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from a temporary studio in the Algarve region of Portugal, where a collapsing British tourism market and a failed real estate Ponzi scheme have left luxury villas vacant. The hosts analyze the technical hurdles of international streaming while investigating the economic fallout of the pound's weakness against the euro. Local high-end restaurants like L'Orangerie are adapting to shifting demographics as the traditional UK-driven rental market faces a massive correction. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a startling alert regarding perchlorate, a rocket fuel component found in every brand of bovine-based baby formula tested across 35 states. Meanwhile, coordinated sabotage of fiber optic cables in California and South Carolina suggests a calculated test of the national telecommunications grid. The hosts connect these infrastructure vulnerabilities to the push for a government-mandated smart grid and the digital television transition. Additional reports cover Goldman Sachs pursuing domain name litigation, the TSA detecting glycerin on traveler laptops, and the Associated Press threatening legal action against bloggers as the newspaper industry faces total insolvency. Billy Bob Thornton causes a media firestorm in Canada after a hostile CBC interview with Gian Gomeshi leads to his band, The Boxmasters, being booed off stage in Toronto. John C. Dvorak reminisces about the lost work ethic of the American paper route while Adam Curry explores the occult rumors of a Black Mass at the Strasbourg Cathedral following the G20 summit. The episode features a breakdown of Chinese lucky numbers from listener donations and a proposal for a ten-million-dollar exit strategy to end the program permanently.

Somali pirates captured an American-flagged merchant vessel 320 miles offshore, marking a significant escalation in maritime hijackings and the first such seizure of a U.S. ship. The Maersk Alabama was intercepted using GPS technology, highlighting a shift in pirate tactics away from the coast. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama faces domestic criticism after video surfaced of him bowing to Saudi King Abdullah during the G20 summit. In London, amateur footage has emerged contradicting official police reports regarding the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests. While authorities initially claimed protesters blocked medical access, the video shows an officer striking Tomlinson from behind as he walked away with his hands in his pockets. In the United States, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warns that cyber spies have penetrated the electrical grid, a claim skeptics suggest is a plant to secure stimulus funding for smart grid infrastructure. Additionally, Baxter International is under scrutiny for the accidental distribution of live bird flu virus samples to European laboratories. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak establish the Knighthood of the No Agenda Armory, bestowing titles upon major donors like Harry Sellwood. The duo explores the etymology of Slumgullion stew and the development of an open-source cola recipe. Dvorak recounts an invasive TSA pat-down at SFO despite passing through a new millimeter wave scanner, while Curry observes the rigid social stigmas surrounding begging in the United Kingdom.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown declared the emergence of a new world order at the G20 summit, signaling a massive shift in global governance. The summit resulted in an $850 billion commitment to the International Monetary Fund and the potential elevation of Special Drawing Rights as a global reserve currency. This financial restructuring coincides with the Cybersecurity Act of 2009, which grants the President an internet kill switch and allows the Secretary of Commerce to bypass existing privacy laws. Financial expert Bill Black details how elite fraud and Ponzi-like schemes within corporate boardrooms triggered the current economic meltdown. While the Obama administration faces scrutiny over Larry Summers receiving $2.7 million in speaking fees from Goldman Sachs, private security firm Triple Canopy prepares to replace Blackwater in Iraq. Meanwhile, the FBI conducted an unwarranted raid on a Dallas data center, seizing equipment from Core IP Networks and disrupting dozens of businesses. In the technology sector, Research In Motion stock gains are linked to corporate layoffs as fired employees purchase personal BlackBerrys to replace company-issued devices. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate Dvorak’s birthday while debunking social media age statistics that suggest he is over 100 years old. The duo explores the rise of wine terrorism in France and the curious case of Japanese Patriot missiles allegedly being non-functional props. The episode concludes with a look at the National Ignition Facility's attempt to trigger nuclear fusion using 192 giant lasers.

The G20 summit in London faces massive disruption as hundreds of thousands of CCTV cameras are deactivated following a legal ruling on resolution standards. While world leaders like Barack Obama and Gordon Brown negotiate a $5 trillion global recovery plan, protesters dressed as zombie bankers clash with police in the financial district. The summit atmosphere shifts from policy to protocol as the British press erupts over First Lady Michelle Obama’s physical contact with Queen Elizabeth II. French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel break with the US-UK stimulus strategy, demanding stricter global financial regulation instead of further cash injections. In the United States, the Obama administration forces the resignation of General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner, while the Department of Justice drops all charges against former Senator Ted Stevens due to prosecutorial misconduct. Meanwhile, a Campaign for Liberty activist is detained by TSA agents for carrying legal currency, and NASA reports record-low solar activity that challenges prevailing climate change narratives. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak dissect the absurdity of the news cycle, from the Guardian’s suspicious transition to a Twitter-only format to the strange irony of a plane crash at a Montana cemetery. Dvorak rants about grocery store etiquette in Berkeley while Curry reveals the technical hurdles of building a new music request application for the No Agenda stream. The duo also exposes the high-kill rates at PETA shelters and the hidden corn syrup found in commercial honey.