Episodes

President Donald Trump sparked a national firestorm by announcing a ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military via Twitter, citing concerns over medical costs and unit disruption. The move drew immediate condemnation from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, while Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham criticized the President for bypassing formal legislative procedures. The policy shift has ignited a debate over the actual number of active-duty transgender personnel, with data from Bloomberg and the Williams Institute showing discrepancies ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands. In a week of high-stakes political maneuvering, former CIA Director John Brennan suggested at the Aspen Security Forum that executive branch officials should defy orders if Special Counsel Robert Mueller is fired, a statement framed here as a potential call for a domestic coup. Meanwhile, the arrest of House IT staffer Imran Awan at Dulles International Airport on bank fraud charges has raised questions about his access to Democratic National Committee emails under Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson joins to detail the findings of her book Smear, alleging that CBS News and organizations funded by George Soros, such as Media Matters, have engaged in coordinated efforts to pre-determine news outcomes and silence figures like Glenn Beck. The 950th episode celebration features a deep dive into the legacy of Ross Perot, including a first-hand account of a 1994 visit to the EDS headquarters in Plano and Perot’s early predictions for smart home technology. The concept of Dimension R is introduced to explain the psychological state of disillusioned listeners who seek constant conflict on platforms like Reddit. From the European Union’s threats against Poland’s judicial reforms to Hawaii’s renewed duck-and-cover missile drills, the report captures a global landscape defined by institutional overreach and the Big Eyeball Affliction of the tech elite.

Twitter blocked all links to the No Agenda Show and its associated domains this week, flagging independent media traffic as potential bot activity or dangerous content. The platform's automated systems effectively blacklisted the show's infrastructure, forcing a move to alternative domain forwards. Meanwhile, Patreon terminated the account of commentator Lauren Southern over her involvement in the Defend Europe mission, where the ship Sea Star is currently monitoring NGO migrant rescue boats off the Libyan coast. In the White House, Anthony Scaramucci took over as Communications Director, triggering the immediate resignation of Press Secretary Sean Spicer. This staff overhaul coincided with a ten-tweet storm from President Trump regarding the Russia investigation and healthcare. In the private sector, Erik Prince has pivoted his Frontier Services Group toward Chinese security interests in Africa, while Oracle founder Larry Ellison was spotted at San Francisco International Airport praising the performance of his Nissan GT-R over his multi-million dollar Bugatti. In Seattle, a new income tax proposal targeting high earners has sparked a backlash among Amazon tech workers in the South Lake Union district. Biological oddities take center stage with a deconstruction of a PBS documentary on elephant reproductive mechanics, featuring the specialized equipment used for electrical stimulation. The hosts also analyze the scripted nature of mainstream media through a montage of news anchors using the identical phrase The Juice is Loose to describe OJ Simpson's parole. Sir Matthew Black Belt Financial Advisor and Sir Dude Name Matt receive knighthoods during the donor roll.

A homicide investigation in Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, has exposed the bizarre influence of the Sherry Shrriver cult after Barbara Rogers fatally shot her boyfriend, Stephen Mineo. Rogers claims the victim requested the shooting due to extreme distress over Shrriver’s online teachings regarding alien reptiles subverting the human race. Local investigators are currently scrubbing Facebook activity to determine if the domestic incident was a direct result of cult-driven psychological manipulation. In international news, the Italian government is threatening to issue 200,000 visas to economic migrants to allow free travel across the European Union unless Brussels provides immediate financial relief. Meanwhile, China is aggressively expanding its Caribbean footprint by seizing a refinery in Curacao and funding massive resort developments in the Bahamas. Domestically, the Environmental Health Strategy Center detected high levels of endocrine-disrupting phthalates in Kraft powdered macaroni and cheese, while Purdue Pharma reached a $20 million settlement in Canada over OxyContin addiction claims. At the airport, Customs and Border Protection is rapidly scaling biometric facial recognition at hubs in Atlanta and Houston to track visa overstays. MSNBC host Chris Hayes faces scrutiny for an escalating verbal tic, while his colleague Joy Reid is mocked for mispronouncing Snopes as Snokes during a live Uranium One segment. The broadcast also features a behind-the-scenes look at E! News production in Hollywood and the official knighting of Sir Peg of Elland Road. A final note on millennial culture suggests that a rise in selfie-taking has contributed to a localized lice epidemic due to constant head-bumping for the perfect shot.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak broadcast from the south of France to present a curated compilation of listener-produced audio montages. This special edition features the Gitmo Nation National Anthem and a satirical tribute to the Douchebag of the Year, alongside a parody of John Galt from Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. The audio transitions from early jingles to complex techno mashups that critique bureaucratic functionaries and the modern media landscape. The mix features State Department officials Matt Lee and Marie Harf in a mock variety show format that loops reports on Ebola, ISIS threats, and climate change. Hillary Clinton faces scrutiny through rhythmic remixes of her private email server justifications and her famous Muammar Gaddafi remark. Additional segments cover the 2016 tarmac meeting between Bill Clinton and Loretta Lynch, Donald Trump’s repetitive campaign rhetoric regarding China, and Gary Johnson’s confusion over the Syrian refugee crisis in Aleppo. The audio also explores Argentinian ant scouting behavior, the Zika virus funding request, and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s commentary on the Jungian shadow consciousness. Mary McCoy and various mixologists provide the high-energy soundtrack for this deep dive into the No Agenda archives. The episode captures the show’s unique culture through the Drunken Donor sea shanty and the recurring White House heckler remix. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the broadcast by reflecting on the hypnotic qualities of techno music before their return to Austin and Silicon Valley.

Donald Trump Jr. faces a media firestorm following the release of emails detailing a June 2016 meeting with Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya. While commentator Charles Krauthammer characterizes the encounter as concrete evidence of a willingness to collude, the administration maintains the meeting was a brief, unproductive discussion regarding the Magnitsky Act and international adoption. Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the Senate Judiciary Committee continue to probe whether Jared Kushner or Paul Manafort coordinated digital operations with foreign entities during the campaign. In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel convened in Paris to address a dysfunctional Eurozone and the potential for a centralized EU Finance Minister. Simultaneously, interior ministers met in Tallinn to confront the arrival of 85,000 migrants on Italian shores, as Italy’s request for shared port access met stiff resistance from member states. On the domestic front, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signaled plans to unload massive bond holdings, sparking concerns of a market collapse, while FBI Director nominee Christopher Wray broke with White House rhetoric by defending the integrity of the Russia investigation. Adam Curry reports from the streets of Florence, Italy, where the Renaissance aesthetic is increasingly crowded out by selfie-stick-wielding tourists and over-modulated tour guide audio systems. John C. Dvorak analyzes the etymology of the show’s signature pew-pew sound effect, tracing it back to Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui. The episode concludes with a critique of Stephen Hawking’s dire climate warnings and a look at the protectionist sentiments of the Italian leather industry.

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin dominated the G20 summit in Hamburg with a handshake that triggered a media firestorm. While CNN and RT deployed body language experts to analyze power gestures and seating positions, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson admitted that Russia and China remain misaligned with U.S. interests regarding the North Korean nuclear threat. In Italy, Telecom Italia Mobile and Vodafone face scrutiny over data roaming bottlenecks as EU anti-terrorism laws mandate physical passport registration for prepaid SIM cards. Meanwhile, South Carolina authorities captured escaped inmate Jimmy Causey at a Texas Motel 6 after he allegedly used a drone to smuggle wire cutters into the Lieber Correctional Institute. In the tech sector, Mark Cantor faces allegations of inappropriate behavior in Silicon Valley, and Elon Musk delivered the first Tesla Model 3 amid skepticism regarding production authenticity and safety ratings. Further reports indicate the FBI and DHS are investigating cyberattacks on the Wolf Creek nuclear plant, with administrative networks targeted by suspected Russian actors. Comedian Sarah Silverman remains a permanent fixture in the Twitter recommendation algorithm regardless of user preference, while the Sistine Chapel maintains a strict photography ban due to a Nippon Television copyright deal. Sir Raptor of the Sun Sphere joins the ranks of the No Agenda knighthood as the show explores the bizarre rise of Coco Loco snortable chocolate.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Poland ahead of the G20 summit, securing a strategic partnership through the sale of Patriot missile systems while notably denying the nation entry into the U.S. visa waiver program. The visit precedes a high-stakes meeting with Vladimir Putin in Hamburg, where mass protests have already begun. Meanwhile, North Korea successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching Alaska, prompting U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley to warn of potential military force at the UN Security Council. Demographic shifts in Amsterdam and the UK are fueling debates over cultural integration, as a Dutch publishing firm mandates halal-only meat for its entire workforce and British strawberry farms face severe labor shortages following Brexit. In Italy, officials threaten to close Sicily ports to migrant ships as the EU offers financial aid but no relocation relief. Former DNI James Clapper clarified that only three intelligence agencies, not 17, authored the Russian interference assessment, yet Senator Al Franken and mainstream outlets continue to cite the larger figure. Additionally, climate scientist Michael Mann faces legal pressure in a Canadian libel trial for refusing to release the data behind his famous hockey stick graph. Professor Noel Sharkey is calling for an international ban on child-like sex robots as AI-enabled dolls like Harmony prepare for market release. Harvard researchers have identified a specific monthly ejaculation frequency required for optimal prostate health, while Stephen Hawking warns that current environmental policies could turn Earth into a sulfuric planet similar to Venus. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak celebrate episode 944 from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley, noting the upcoming palindrome milestone of episode 1000.

President Donald Trump faces a legislative push for a commission to declare him incapacitated as Democrats and media figures escalate their rhetoric. CNN commentator Anna Navarro and PBS NewsHour analysts David Brooks and Mark Shields characterized the administration's conduct as corrosive, while Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski alleged the White House used the National Enquirer for political blackmail. These developments coincide with a Project Veritas undercover sting capturing a CNN producer disparaging American voters. Global security and infrastructure concerns dominate the landscape as the Petya ransomware attack is reclassified by experts as a state-sponsored data destruction operation targeting Ukrainian systems. In the Netherlands, the MH17 investigation reveals new conclusions regarding the Buk missile launch, while Dutch energy provider Nuon faces scrutiny for deceptive green energy marketing. Meanwhile, the TSA is piloting a controversial program to manually screen books and magazines, and Volvo engineers in Australia struggle to calibrate self-driving car sensors to detect the unique movement of kangaroos. Traveler mishaps and cultural oddities round out the report from Amsterdam, including a coffee shop lesson from a local named Marawa on the art of rolling. A medication mix-up involving Motrin PM led to unexpected drowsiness, while the disappearance of Lifesavers candy at major airports signals a shift in travel retail. The episode concludes with a look at the Acryl Fentanyl crisis in Georgia and the launch of recreational marijuana sales in Nevada.

The House Armed Services Committee finalized the National Defense Authorization Act markup, triggering a debate over Representative Trent Franks’ proposal for a space-based missile defense layer. While Representative Jim Cooper and Admiral Searing cite technical and financial hurdles, the move challenges the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and its prohibition of orbital weapons of mass destruction. Meanwhile, Energy Secretary Rick Perry advocates for the French nuclear model, praising the standardized reactor designs that allow France to generate over 70% of its power with high engineering mobility. Project Veritas released undercover footage featuring a CNN producer and Van Jones characterizing the Russia investigation as a ratings-driven narrative lacking a smoking gun. This media scrutiny extends to the Washington Post, where Jeff Bezos has reportedly shifted the business model to target anti-Trump audiences while implementing a social media policy that encourages employees to report colleagues for disparaging advertisers. In the White House, Sarah Huckabee Sanders challenged the press corps over retracted stories involving Anthony Scaramucci, as the administration continues to limit televised briefings in a move reminiscent of the Clinton-era policies under Dee Dee Myers. Cultural tensions flared at the Chicago Pride March after Jewish lesbians were excluded for carrying flags with the Star of David, an act attributed to the rise of intersectionality and anti-Zionist sentiment. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak also explore the absurdity of autonomous gyms like the Haymaker Collective and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s new workplace marijuana guidelines. The show concludes with a somber moment of karma for Sir Tim of Rupert’s Land and a look at the new No Agenda rings produced by Eric LeChoux.

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is deploying 3,000 deputies equipped with Narcan as the opioid crisis intensifies. While Adapt Pharma maintains a virtual monopoly on the nasal spray, critics argue the aggressive marketing of Naloxone may inadvertently lower the perceived risk of heroin use. This pharmaceutical push coincides with a broader debate on public safety and the emergence of over 60 no-go zones in Sweden where parallel social structures challenge state authority. In Washington, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi faces internal pressure to resign following Democratic losses in special elections, though her half-billion-dollar fundraising prowess keeps her leadership secure. Meanwhile, Jane Sanders is under FBI scrutiny for alleged bank fraud involving a Burlington University land purchase. On the international stage, a Washington Post report by Greg Miller claims Vladimir Putin personally orchestrated interference in the 2016 election, while the DNC disputes claims by former DHS Secretary Jay Johnson regarding federal assistance during the hacks. This episode features the knighting of David Adema and a deep dive into the Shmoo, Al Capp’s fictional creature from Li'l Abner that provided for all human needs. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak also examine the neurochemistry of lobsters through the lens of Jordan Peterson to explain modern dominance hierarchies. The show concludes with a look at North Korea’s attempt to build a Spanish-style tourist resort and the curious case of CIA contractors stealing $3,000 in snacks from vending machines.

Democratic strategist Jim Devine faces intense backlash following a controversial tweet using the hashtag Hunt Republicans after the shooting of GOP congressmen at a Virginia baseball field. During a heated exchange with Tucker Carlson, Devine attempted to justify the rhetoric by citing past Second Amendment comments from Sarah Palin and Rand Paul. The incident highlights a shifting Democratic strategy as party leaders like Nancy Pelosi and Jon Ossoff navigate the fallout of the Georgia special election loss. Legal expert Alan Dershowitz warns that the criminalization of political differences in the investigation of Donald Trump poses a direct threat to civil liberties. Dershowitz asserts that the President held constitutional authority to fire James Comey, comparing current legal tactics to those of Lavrentiy Beria. Meanwhile, the Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony from DHS and FBI officials regarding Russian probing of election systems in 21 states, though Jay Johnson noted that national security warnings were largely eclipsed by the release of the Access Hollywood tape. In international waters, the Navy investigates a suspicious collision between the USS Fitzgerald and the ACX Crystal that resulted in the deaths of seven sailors. Professor Camille Paglia offers a scathing critique of modern journalism, arguing that secular humanism is failing due to a lack of spiritual depth. In a lighter moment, the hosts deconstruct the 16 Personalities test, where one identifies as a free-spirited Campaigner while the other dismisses the profile as high-level horoscope nonsense. The episode concludes with a look at the European Commission's new regulations on Belgian fries and the Supreme Court's ruling on offensive trademarks for the band The Slants.

Official reports from the Grenfell Tower fire face intense scrutiny as London residents and volunteers like Lily Allen claim the death toll far exceeds the initial count of 17. While Prime Minister Theresa May faces public hostility at local churches, community-led data suggests over 150 individuals remain unaccounted for amidst rumors of building mismanagement and gentrification efforts in Kensington. The tragedy has sparked a wave of criticism against relief organizations like Oxfam and the Red Cross for their perceived absence during the immediate crisis. Beyond the UK, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 15 to expand vocational apprenticeships, aiming to provide alternatives to traditional four-year degrees. Meanwhile, the USS Fitzgerald suffered a catastrophic collision with a Philippine-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Japan, resulting in the deaths of seven American sailors and raising questions about maritime safety protocols. In the legal sphere, Michelle Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for using text messages to encourage a suicide, a verdict that sets a significant precedent for the legal consequences of digital communication. This episode introduces the Bigdala theory, a medical hypothesis suggesting that extreme political polarization and irrational hatred are driven by an enlarged amygdala overriding the prefrontal cortex. The hosts also explore the evolution of the term douchebag and the rise of tiny house villages as a response to millennial housing struggles. From the etymology of Elizabeth Warren’s favorite expletives to the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, the program deconstructs the week’s most bizarre cultural and political shifts.

The congressional baseball shooting involving James Hodgkinson and Representative Steve Scalise ignites a firestorm over political rhetoric and media responsibility. As Newt Gingrich and Nancy Pelosi offer clashing interpretations of the violence in Alexandria, the New York Times faces scrutiny for publishing detailed security logistics of Capitol Police. The incident serves as a catalyst for a broader analysis of how mainstream media consumption physically alters the human brain, specifically the amygdala. Attorney General Jeff Sessions defends his recusal from the Russia probe under 28 CFR 45.2 while facing intense interrogation from Senators Kamala Harris and Ron Wyden. Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein clarifies the independence of Special Counsel Robert Mueller amidst rumors of a potential firing sparked by Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy. In San Francisco, a UPS warehouse shooting introduces the media-coined term "assault pistol," while Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe issues a massive correction regarding daily gun violence statistics. Internationally, the Grenfell Tower fire in London and a China Eastern Airlines engine failure dominate headlines alongside Vladimir Putin’s offer of asylum to James Comey. Katy Perry issues a public apology for cultural appropriation as the hosts deconstruct the "Hu-Mel-Go" balance of human intuition versus smart home algorithms. Brooke Baldwin’s mixed metaphors on CNN provide a moment of levity before the knighting of Sir Ryan of the Geddes Rebel Faction. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the financial collapse of Cumulus Media and the rise of self-published successes like Gestalt Prime.

Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, admitting that a New York Times report on Trump campaign collusion was largely inaccurate. The hearing served as a political Rorschach test for the media, with Senator Jim Risch highlighting that the President’s expression of hope regarding Michael Flynn did not constitute a legal order. This testimony effectively collapsed the central collusion theory, forcing even MSNBC’s Chris Matthews to acknowledge the shifting narrative. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Theresa May formed a coalition with the Democratic Unionist Party after a snap election resulted in a hung parliament. Jeremy Corbyn and the Momentum organization mobilized a massive youth vote, while London Mayor Sadiq Khan faced backlash for politicizing recent terror attacks. Meanwhile, the United Nations appointed a rapporteur for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) to push for global LGBTI mandates, facing stiff opposition from the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation over internet takedown policies. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the "poop map" of San Francisco, where tech giants like Twitter reportedly lobbied against public facilities. The show explores the global sand shortage driving piracy in India and the rise of sophisticated robot calls using artificial office noise to bypass the uncanny valley. Sir Neville James and Sir Rob Miller are knighted during a Father's Day donation segment that tackles the reality of the 16-year war in Afghanistan.

Former FBI Director James Comey released a seven-page opening statement detailing President Donald Trump's alleged demands for personal loyalty and requests to drop the Mike Flynn investigation. The document describes a series of private dinners and meetings that the President characterizes as a cloud over his administration. This testimony has ignited a media firestorm with outlets like CNN and MSNBC predicting immediate impeachment proceedings while the Dow Jones remains stable. Secondary developments include the arrest of NSA contractor Reality Winner for leaking classified documents to The Intercept, a move potentially traced via yellow dot printer tracking and her personal Gmail usage. In London, Mayor Sadiq Khan faces scrutiny from Piers Morgan over the monitoring of 400 returning jihadis following the London Bridge attack by Khurram Butt. Meanwhile, California Governor Jerry Brown met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate independent climate policy, raising questions regarding potential Logan Act violations. The pharmaceutical industry also faces legal pressure as Ohio sues five major companies over the escalating opioid crisis and fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. Technical glitches during the recording led to a live troubleshooting session of Skype's new real-time voice-to-text transcription features. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak explore the history of voice recognition from the Learnout & Hauspie Ponzi scheme to Microsoft's current integration. The show concludes with a look at Apple's HomePod announcement and the branding of machine learning as the latest industry buzzword.

Vladimir Putin dismissed Western anxieties over the Paris Climate Accord withdrawal at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, telling the global audience to "don't worry, be happy." In a confrontational NBC News interview with Megyn Kelly, the Russian President mocked the concept of digital fingerprints in election interference and compared the persistent blaming of Russia to historical anti-Semitism. Putin further accused the United States of systematic domestic interference through NGOs and the Voice of America while denying Syrian regime involvement in chemical weapons attacks. Prime Minister Theresa May called for international internet regulations to eliminate extremist safe spaces following the London Bridge terror attack, while a false bomb alarm at a Turin soccer match screening left over 1,000 injured. In the United States, the New York Times eliminated its public editor position amid 100 staff layoffs, signaling a shift away from internal accountability. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi invoked Pope Francis and religious stewardship to defend the Paris Accord, even as a 2015 NASA study indicated the Antarctic ice sheet has seen a net gain in mass. Former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morell addressed allegations of Russian money laundering within the Trump Organization and the complexities of Jared Kushner's reported back-channel communications. Tech journalist Kara Swisher questioned Hillary Clinton on rumors of being a lizard person during a Recode conference appearance, highlighting the absurdity of modern fake news cycles. The episode also explores the bizarre arrest of the Masonic Fraternal Police Department in Los Angeles, involving an aide to Kamala Harris. Viscount Frank of Melbourne joins the show's growing list of supporters as the producers deconstruct the phallocentric structures of mainstream media narratives.

Hillary Clinton introduced the concept of weaponized tech at the Code Conference, alleging that a coordinated effort between 1,000 Russian agents and automated bots influenced the 2016 election. During an interview with Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg, Clinton defended her private email server and blamed her electoral loss on the reopening of the FBI investigation by James Comey. The narrative of foreign interference expanded to include teenagers in Macedonia operating fake news sites like the Denver Guardian. Clinton further alleged that Robert Mercer and Cambridge Analytica forced the Trump campaign to hire Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway in exchange for psychographic data. Meanwhile, the Pentagon successfully intercepted a mock Intercontinental Ballistic Missile over the Pacific, signaling a deterrent to North Korea. In domestic politics, Roger Stone identified Deputy National Security Advisor Dina Powell as a primary White House leaker, while UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd defended an internal MI5 investigation into the Manchester bombing. Controversy surrounded Kathy Griffin following a graphic photo shoot, drawing comparisons to the 2001 dismissal of Bill Maher. The viral covfefe tweet from Donald Trump sparked a wave of media hysteria, with MSNBC anchor Katie Tur expressing concern that a presidential typo could trigger nuclear war. The broadcast concludes with a look at the Evergreen State College protests and a George Carlin audio remix.

Memorial Day origins trace back to 1866 as a Confederate holiday before Northern states adopted Decoration Day, eventually merging into the federal holiday recognized today. At the University of Texas at Austin, commencement data reveals a surprising trend as business and finance degrees outpace liberal arts majors among 9,600 graduates. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton returned to Wellesley College for a speech marked by a persistent coughing fit and a factually inaccurate claim regarding the impeachment of Richard Nixon. Mark Zuckerberg used his Harvard commencement address to call for a new social contract featuring universal basic income and employer-decoupled healthcare. In the scientific community, Michael Mann adapted Martin Niemöller’s Holocaust prose to defend his climate research against the Trump administration and EPA head Scott Pruitt. International tensions flared at the G7 summit in Sicily where President Donald Trump stood alone in refusing to endorse the Paris Agreement. British Prime Minister Theresa May confronted the White House over Manchester bombing intelligence leaks, while former CIA officer Brian Dean Wright warned that New York Times disclosures are crippling foreign informant recruitment. Domestic surveillance remains a flashpoint as the FISA court issued a rare rebuke to the Obama administration for illegal NSA searches on American citizens. John Kerry joked at the Harvard Kennedy School that graduates should learn Russian to influence the current administration. Evergreen State College faced a total breakdown of order as President George Bridges ordered police to stand down while student protesters barricaded the station. The show acknowledges executive producers Jacob Tomaw and James Varga for their significant contributions during this Memorial Day broadcast.

A potentially fraudulent document planted by Russian intelligence reportedly influenced James Comey and the FBI during the Hillary Clinton email investigation. The memo, which detailed alleged assurances from Attorney General Loretta Lynch to the Clinton campaign, is now being scrutinized as a possible disinformation operation designed to discredit the bureau. This development surfaces as the media narrative shifts toward obstruction of justice claims following the dismissal of the FBI Director. In the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing, UK officials are investigating Salman Abedi and a sophisticated network spanning into Libya. While CNN analysts like Tara Maller suggest the bomb-maker remains at large, tensions have flared between U.S. and UK intelligence agencies over unauthorized leaks to the New York Times. Simultaneously, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz has confronted the Capitol Police Chief over a seized laptop belonging to her former IT staffer, Imran Awan, while Fox News faces advertiser boycotts from Cars.com and Peloton following its retraction of the Seth Rich murder investigation story. Technical glitches on Tucker Carlson’s program and the viral analysis of Melania Trump swatting the President’s hand highlight a week of media sensationalism. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the technical reality of news production, from IFB ear-pieces to the use of former CIA assets as pundits. The show also explores the legal history of Contempt of Congress and the irony of Maxine Waters’ 1998 defense of Bill Clinton against what she then termed a Republican coup d'etat.

FBI Director James Comey and President Donald Trump face intense scrutiny following testimony regarding potential obstruction of justice and the infamous blue curtain incident at the White House. Representative Maxine Waters and Professor Stephen Cohen offer conflicting interpretations of the Trump-Russia narrative, while Sinclair’s Boris Epshteyn wagers Bill Maher on the longevity of the current administration. The geopolitical landscape shifts as the Riyadh summit produces a massive arms deal with Saudi Arabia and a proposed Arab NATO to counter Iranian influence. Sweden drops its investigation into WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, though CIA Director Mike Pompeo maintains a hostile stance toward the organization. In the United States, the murder of Seth Rich gains renewed attention following claims from Kim Dotcom and anonymous reports from Washington Hospital Center. Meanwhile, Representative Trey Gowdy withdraws from the FBI Director search, and Anthony Weiner enters a guilty plea for transferring obscene material to a minor. International tensions rise as reports surface of China dismantling CIA networks and executing intelligence assets. Robert Sapolsky explains the biology of stress and the amygdala while Dutch researchers reveal the surprising link between oxytocin and xenophobia. The cultural divide deepens as New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu oversees the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak break down the media hysteria surrounding the Special Counsel appointment and the curious case of the Dutch King’s secret life as a commercial pilot.