Topic: Amazon Books

Artist Mike Riley has produced "No Agenda" comic books, which the hosts praise for their quality. They also mention the availability of "Curry Dvorak Consulting Group" notebooks on Amazon, modeled after the show's "Red Book."

The hosts investigate the credentials of Dr. Sean Brooks, who gained viral attention for claims about vaccine-induced sterilization. They conclude that Brooks is not a medical doctor but an author focused on the American education system, and they warn against "counter-programming" that lacks factual basis.

Amazon quietly removed Ryan Anderson’s book *When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment* from its platform. The removal coincided with Anderson’s criticism of the Equality Act, which would add gender identity as a protected category under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Speculation surrounds a series of Amazon book reviews purportedly written by Ghislaine Maxwell under the username "G Maxwell." One review for "The Book of Honor" by Ted Gup is analyzed as a potential coded message to the intelligence community following the death of Jeffrey Epstein. Theories suggest Maxwell may be using these reviews to signal for extraction or protection, while a staged photograph of her at an In-N-Out Burger in Los Angeles is dismissed as a "spooky" disinformation tactic.

Sir John Zika discusses his business, Changeover.com, and Amazon's book banning policies. Jim Van Beveren sends a six-page handwritten letter describing his journey across America on the Amtrak California Zephyr, detailing the dining car experience and his interactions with Amish travelers.

Former FBI Director James Comey is preparing to release his new book, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership." The book is already a top seller on Amazon as Comey begins a media tour to discuss his firing and his tenure at the FBI. The publication is expected to provide further details on his interactions with President Trump and the early stages of the Russia investigation.

The hosts discuss the reception of Hillary Clinton's memoir "What Happened," noting reports that Bill Clinton allegedly hated the title and the content. They touch upon the mechanics of digital book sharing on Amazon Kindle and the general fatigue surrounding the 2016 election post-mortem.

A new children's book titled "The Pumpkin and the Pantsuit" aims to explain the 2016 election results to children through a "cautionary tale." The book is criticized as a tool for political indoctrination that victimizes children with the anxieties of adults. Customer reviews on Amazon are highlighted, including one where a child expresses a desire to be the "purple pantsuit."

Sales of George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 have surged to the top of Amazon's bestseller list following the Trump administration's use of "alternative facts." Media outlets are framing the spike in sales as a public response to government misinformation and truth-rewriting. The publisher, Penguin, has ordered a massive reprint to meet the sudden demand for the 68-year-old book.

The hosts discuss a new children's book titled "Hillary Rodham Clinton: Some Girls Are Born to Lead." They describe the book's narrative about the 1950s and its portrayal of Clinton's early life as a "saintly" figure.

Sir Scott McKenzie has published a new No Agenda-themed novel titled "The Boy with Involuntary Social Network Disorder." The book explores a love story between a man addicted to social media and a woman who lives entirely offline, incorporating various show memes and concepts.

A producer from the Bronx sent a donation and a card celebrating Dvorak's "26th" birthday. Adam Curry demonstrates how he "hacked" his Amazon Echo to respond to the name "Book of Knowledge," using it to settle a spelling dispute over the word "Mississippi."

The hosts discuss the sudden viral popularity of wool dryer balls, comparing their influence to the Oprah Book Club effect. One host describes purchasing a set of six 100% New Zealand wool balls from Etsy, while the other ordered a mixed pack of small and large balls. The conversation highlights a shift away from traditional dryer sheets toward these reusable alternatives.

Author Tom Kilbride released a fictional book titled "No Agenda: Saving America, Shut Up Slaves," which depicts the podcast hosts being recruited by the CIA. The segment touches on the pricing and availability of the title through Amazon's Kindle Unlimited service.

John C. Dvorak promotes his new e-book, "Insight Track," and discusses the technical challenges of formatting for the Amazon Kindle. The hosts debate the merits of selling books on Amazon versus providing free downloads via blogs or email. The timing of the book's release is noted as coinciding with Jeff Bezos's purchase of the Washington Post.