Topic: 2011

The Congressional Page Program was officially terminated in August 2011 by Speaker John Boehner and Leader Nancy Pelosi. While the official reason cited the program's obsolescence due to technology and high costs, the hosts suggest that concerns over misconduct and "buggery" played a role in the decision.

Media outlets have resurfaced a 2011 comment by JD Vance regarding "childless cat ladies" in leadership roles. Critics label the comment as "weird," while defenders argue it is a common stereotype that has been used in pop culture for decades. The segment suggests the media is focusing on decade-old comments to distract from current criticisms of Kamala Harris.

The origin of the "smoking hot wife" lexicon in the No Agenda community is traced back to a July 2011 clip of preacher Joe Nelms delivering a blessing before a NASCAR race. In the prayer, Nelms thanked God for various car brands and his "smoking hot wife, Lisa." The hosts use this to mock the dry sponsorship style of NPR.

Hillary Clinton claims Vladimir Putin holds a personal grudge against her dating back to her tenure as Secretary of State. She cites her support for the 2011 Russian parliamentary election protests and the expulsion of NGOs as primary sources of friction. Clinton asserts that Putin views her as a rival to his goal of undermining the European-American alliance.

A retrospective look at the 2011 shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords compares past media narratives to current events. The segment highlights how the media quickly blamed Sarah Palin’s "reload" rhetoric and "crosshairs" imagery at the time. This serves as a contrast to the current framing of the Alexandria shooting.

PBS News traces the origin of Russian interference back to 2011, when Hillary Clinton criticized Russian elections, prompting a reaction from Vladimir Putin. The report summarizes FBI Director James Comey's rare public statement regarding the investigation into links between the Trump campaign and Russia.

A 2011 clip of Hillary Clinton praising Al Jazeera for providing "real news" compared to American media is contrasted with her more recent public appearances. Observers noted a significant change in her energy levels and vocal "liveliness" between 2011 and 2014. This shift has fueled ongoing speculation regarding her physical health and potential neurological issues.

Defense lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are seeking government records regarding his brother Tamerlan's potential role as an FBI informant. The defense claims the FBI contacted Tamerlan multiple times before the bombing and that he may have been involved in a 2011 triple murder in Waltham. The hosts suggest the bombing may have been a "six-week cycle" operation gone wrong, pointing to evidence of friendly fire involving Officer Dick Donahue.

The hosts play a segment from Jimmy Kimmel Live's "Unnecessary Censorship," which features bleeped clips of politicians and news anchors from throughout 2011. The comedy bit relies on the bleeps making innocent statements sound profane. The montage includes clips of Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, and various local news reporters.

The hosts analyze the religious prediction that the world will end on May 21, 2011, based on interpretations of Genesis 7:4. They break down the mathematical justification involving 7,000 years since the biblical flood and the significance of the number 722,500. The discussion notes the presence of fliers in New York subways and media coverage by Business Insider.

The hosts discuss the upcoming National Level Exercise (NLE) 2011, scheduled for May, which focuses on a catastrophic earthquake scenario along the New Madrid fault. John C. Dvorak offers "earthquake tips," suggesting that residents of major cities should simply leave for unaffected areas like Sacramento or Palm Springs rather than stockpiling supplies. The episode concludes with a reminder to support the show through donations and a look forward to the Thursday broadcast.

The hosts open the program from Las Vegas and Southern California, noting the press coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). One host describes an Olympus press kit designed to look like a miniature camera, which is actually a USB thumb drive. Observations are made regarding the lack of visible street solicitation in Las Vegas compared to previous years and the declining quality of local taco stands.

The environment at CES 2011 is described as overcrowded with 5,000 reporters and bloggers, many of whom are characterized as inexperienced. One notable product mentioned is a pair of electronic glasses using LCD technology that can switch between regular and reading prescriptions at the push of a button. The general atmosphere of the show is dismissed as being dominated by PR-driven "gee-whiz" reporting.

The mass bird deaths in Arkansas are linked to a triangulation of the New Madrid fault line, suggesting potential testing of HAARP or sonic wave technology. FEMA and various state agencies are preparing for "NLE 2011," a national-level exercise in May 2011 simulating a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the central United States. ABC News has also aired segments warning of the catastrophic risks associated with the New Madrid Seismic Zone.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 266 of the No Agenda show on January 2, 2011. The hosts broadcast from their respective locations in Southern California and Northern Silicon Valley, welcoming listeners to the new year. They acknowledge the live chat room participants at noagendachat.net and discuss their early morning show preparation routines.

The hosts conclude the episode by thanking the community artists who provide the show's weekly album art, specifically mentioning Nick the Rat and Paul T. John C. Dvorak shares his New Year's resolutions, which include losing weight and cleaning his studio. They sign off with their traditional credits and a promise to return for the Thursday broadcast.

The hosts conclude the final show of 2010 by sharing New Year's resolutions, including losing weight and stabilizing the No Agenda stream. They introduce a lengthy interview with Cryptome co-founder John Young regarding the "leaking industry" and WikiLeaks.

The House of Representatives utilized a procedural maneuver to "deem as passed" a $1.12 trillion budget for fiscal year 2011 as part of an emergency war supplemental bill. This allowed the budget to move forward without a direct, standalone vote, a move criticized as a lack of transparency in government spending.