Topic: 2022

A declassified intelligence report suggests the Chinese Communist Party attempted to influence the 2022 U.S. midterm elections. Author Dean Baxendell explains that the "United Front" department uses media proxies and social media trolls to exacerbate political divisions and target candidates perceived as anti-China.

Deutsche Welle and other news organizations incorrectly reported that the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, when it is traditionally presented in Oslo, Norway. This year's prize was awarded to rights activists from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. The hosts characterize the award as a purely political tool used to rebuke the Russian invasion.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce a special episode of No Agenda featuring a compilation of "end-of-show mixes" from 2022. Curry explains that he is recovering from gum surgery and may have difficulty speaking, leading to this curated retrospective of the year's media deconstruction. The hosts highlight how these musical and audio montages serve as a historical document of the year's news cycles and cultural shifts.

Russia and China commenced the "Vostok 2022" joint military exercises in Russia's Far East, involving troops from India, Belarus, and Tajikistan. Simultaneously, the U.S. and South Korea resumed their largest joint field exercises in years, featuring live-fire drills near the North Korean border. These maneuvers come amid heightened global tensions and increased military spending by nations like Japan, which is developing new long-range missiles.

The hosts sign off from FEMA Region 6 and Northern Silicon Valley, announcing their return for the next Thursday broadcast. The episode concludes with a satirical musical mix by Sir Chris Wilson titled "In the Year 2025," projecting a dystopian future of mandates and political shifts.

First Lady Jill Biden faced backlash from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists after comparing the diversity of the Latino community to "breakfast tacos" during a speech in San Antonio. Simultaneously, leaked data from Hunter Biden's devices allegedly shows him disparaging Jill Biden. The hosts also discuss long-standing rumors regarding the circumstances of Joe Biden's first wife's death.

A stay at a Marriott property in Fort Lauderdale was marked by poor maintenance, including cracked windows and a lack of service staff. During a dinner at a yacht club with Andrew Horowitz, one of the hosts suffered from severe dehydration and heat stroke. The trip was salvaged by attending the Bitcoin 2022 conference, where a host spoke on a panel with Max Keiser.

In 2022, New York City health officials admit that half of COVID hospitalizations are for patients admitted for other reasons who simply tested positive upon arrival. Despite this, the message remains to "get boosted and mask up." Officials predict a peak in cases and emphasize that the "vast majority" of hospitalized children are unvaccinated, urging continued compliance.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will run for a 19th term in Congress at age 81. While she has not confirmed if she will seek to remain Speaker if Democrats retain the House, her decision to run ensures her continued influence in San Francisco and national politics.

President Biden suggested that the results of the 2022 midterm elections could be "illegitimate" if Democratic voting reforms are not passed. He also alluded to potential executive actions to bypass state-level voting changes. The hosts compare his rhetoric to a quote attributed to Joseph Stalin regarding the importance of who counts the votes.

The 1973 science fiction film *Soylent Green*, starring Charlton Heston, is noted for being set in the year 2022. The film depicts a dystopian New York City where infrastructure has collapsed and the population relies on synthetic food. Modern parallels are drawn to current issues in New York and the development of lab-grown "human cell culture" meat.

The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) features new categories such as food technology and space tech. Companies are showcasing 3D printers capable of producing plant-based meat alternatives, while Amazon expands its presence in the healthcare sector with its pharmacy division. Critics question the classification of "impossible pork" and other food products as consumer electronics.

Lyft's announcement of a legal defense fund for drivers is labeled as virtue signaling against Texas legislation that has not yet resulted in actual legal harm. The Supreme Court's refusal to block the law is clarified as a procedural decision based on the lack of a standing case rather than a ruling on the law's constitutionality.

Political analysts suggest that while the Texas abortion law fires up the Democratic base, it may have been triggered too early to sustain momentum for the 2022 midterms. The upcoming Mississippi abortion case is expected to serve as a "booster shot" for the issue, potentially overshadowing the Biden administration's challenges in Afghanistan.

Speculation regarding President Biden's future suggests he may resign before the 25th Amendment is invoked, allowing Kamala Harris to take office. This scenario could lead to a Republican-led impeachment of Harris following the 2022 midterm elections, though removal from office remains unlikely.

Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that the U.S. could achieve "good control" of the virus by the spring of 2022 if vaccination rates significantly improve. Fauci initially misspoke on NPR, suggesting a 2020 timeline, before correcting himself on CNBC. He warned that low vaccination rates among the 90 million eligible Americans could lead to the development of more dangerous variants.

During a discussion about clinical trials for children as young as six months old, Dr. Anthony Fauci accidentally referred to the process as an "AIDS de-escalation study" before correcting himself to "age de-escalation." The hosts speculate on Fauci's history with the AIDS crisis and his current timeline for vaccinating elementary school children by the first quarter of 2022.

The upcoming January 6th vote is framed as a "clear and clean discernment" of which Republicans stand with the Constitution versus the "swamp." Barnes suggests that any Senator or Congressman who fails to object to unconstitutional election results should be targeted for primary challenges in 2022 and 2024.

A viral video captured Kamala Harris telling Joe Biden "We did it" over the phone, which the hosts analyze for her tone and demeanor. They discuss a political scenario where Biden is removed via the 25th Amendment, leading to a Harris presidency that results in a Republican landslide in the 2022 midterms. This theory suggests a Republican-led House could then impeach Harris to install a Republican Speaker as President.

The FIFA World Cup is characterized as a rigged event driven by political leverage and bribery. Recent scandals involving the 2022 World Cup bid for Qatar are highlighted, including allegations that FIFA officials received massive bribes to choose the desert nation over the United States. The discussion posits that matches are often influenced by gambling syndicates and bribes paid to players from impoverished nations.