9 chapters across the catalog
Operation Gladio, Strategy of Tension and Book Club
A producer recommends the book "Operation Gladio" by Paul L. Williams, which explores a "holy alliance" between the Vatican, the CIA, and the Mafia. The hosts connect the book's themes to the "strategy of tension" and the concept of "leave-behind" stay-behind armies in Europe. The book is nominated for the No Agenda Book Club.
Producer Francis Sheehy sent a copy of the 1973 novel "The Camp of the Saints" by Jean Raspail, which depicts a mass migration event into Europe. The donor noted the book's relevance to current events in Europe and requested classic Hillary Clinton soundbites, including "clippity-clop" and "don't laugh." The hosts discuss the origin of the "clippity-clop" nickname, which referred to the sound of Clinton's heels on hardwood floors.
The hosts discuss a series of numerical coincidences in listener donations, referred to as "Random Number Theory." They also promote the No Agenda Book Club and the No Agenda Art Generator as community resources for listeners.
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.
No Agenda Book Club: Carroll Quigley's "A History of the World"
The No Agenda Book Club recommends Carroll Quigley's *A History of the World in Our Time*, noting its current availability for free on Kindle. Listeners are encouraged to seek out the unabridged original version of the text, which is highly regarded for its deep dive into global power structures and historical transitions.
No Agenda Book Club and The Gulag Archipelago
The No Agenda Book Club recommends several titles, including "Dirty Wars" by Jeremy Scahill and "Hitlerland." A significant portion of the segment is dedicated to Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's "The Gulag Archipelago," with a reading of a passage about the consequences of not resisting state oppression. The hosts discuss the importance of being aware of the "real situation" to preserve freedom.
The No Agenda Book Club website has been restored to provide a library of literature mentioned on the show. The hosts also share an update on a producer named Kathy who is recovering from a stem cell transplant. A photo of Kathy wearing a decorated protective helmet in the hospital is highlighted as a show of community support.
A large block of listener donations is read, featuring contributors from Canada, Australia, and the United States. Topics in the notes include the final Space Shuttle launch, moving to Santa Monica for video game design, and local political grievances in Tennessee. The hosts grant "karma" and "podcast licenses" to the producers supporting the show.
Executive Producer Credits, No Agenda Open Source Branding
Executive producers Liam Duffield and Bill Hertha are credited for underwriting the episode. The hosts discuss the open-source nature of the No Agenda brand, mentioning community-created projects like the No Agenda Book Club, floor mats, and stickers placed in airports like Burbank and Oakland.
