7 chapters across the catalog
The DOT-111 rail cars used to transport Bakken crude are described as the "Ford Pinto of rail cars" due to their tendency to burst into flames during accidents. Despite these dangers, major railroads like BNSF continue to use them, and mainstream media outlets—many of which are sponsored by BNSF—rarely report on the risks. The segment concludes with a critique of PBS and other networks for suppressing information about the "pipelines on rails" to protect their corporate donors.
Make It Rain Donations and British Educational Terminology
A series of $111.11 "Make It Rain" donations are processed, including contributions from Jeffrey Stack and Sir Oscar Nadal. The hosts engage in a linguistic debate over the phrase "graduated college" versus "graduated from college," identifying the former as a common Americanism and the latter as the correct European/British standard.
No Agenda Donor Recognition and the 111 Calculation
The hosts recognize several donors, including David Yagley, who contributed $111.11 based on a viral age calculation. The "111" phenomenon occurs when the last two digits of a person's birth year added to the age they turn in 2011 equals 111. Other producers, such as Sir Mark and Edward Sheets, are thanked for their contributions as the show continues to operate on a value-for-value model without traditional advertising.
The show processes donations from around the world, including a $100 contribution from South Australia. The hosts discuss the ongoing recovery efforts in Japan three months after the earthquake and provide links to non-profit organizations providing direct aid to affected communities.
Listener Donations, International Support, 111 Club
The hosts read a series of donations from listeners in Saudi Arabia, Germany, Israel, and various U.S. states. Notable contributions include a "111 Club" donation from a listener in Israel who survived a train crash and a birthday donation from a listener in California. They acknowledge the "value-for-value" support that keeps the show running without corporate influence.
Listener Coincidences and Crowded House Connection
Listeners share stories of coincidences involving the number 111 and the term "biodiversity." A donation from Upstart Ventures in Australia mentions a connection to the band Crowded House. The hosts reflect on the "No Agenda" community becoming a primary news source for its audience due to perceived corruption in mainstream media.
A series of donations based on the "111 formula" (birth year plus age equals 111) are read from listeners including Thomas Nussbaum and Robert Wilcher. The hosts also discuss the lack of a formal government in Belgium and joke about turning the country over to No Agenda "Barons" and "Knights." Birthday wishes are sent to several listeners, including Joe the "Dish Slave."
