Topic: Brian House

Journalist Brian Goldstone discusses the "shadow realm" of homelessness, where full-time workers in the low-wage sector are unable to afford housing. Goldstone notes that many homeless individuals are families with children who are "rendered invisible" because they do not sleep on the streets. The crisis is driven by volatile job hours and housing costs that far outpace income.

A personal anecdote is shared regarding a collision at the MTV Beach House in the 1990s involving the VJ Kennedy and a WaveRunner. The story transitions into recent gossip from Kennedy's podcast about Brian Stelter allegedly "fawning" over Fox News host Emily Campagno. The hosts discuss Campagno's background as a Raiders cheerleader and lawyer.

Dana Brunetti, the high-profile producer of "House of Cards" and "The Social Network," is revealed as a listener and donor who carries a Glock on his hip at his Northern California farm. Another donor, Brian Ellis, recommends a book on Joseph McCarthy by Arthur Herman, drawing parallels between 1950s media bias and current events.

A No Agenda team participated in the first Clay Classic charity shoot at the Texas Disposal Systems safari park to benefit Ronald McDonald House. The team included Brian Brushwood and Sir Gene, the Duke of Texas, who provided a high-end Italian shotgun. Despite initial skepticism about the participants' skills, Brian's wife, Bonnie, is noted as a particularly talented shooter.

The hosts critique CNN's coverage of Sean Spicer, featuring Brooke Baldwin and Brian Stelter. The CNN segment focused on Spicer's use of the term "Holocaust centers" and the timing of his comments during Passover. The hosts mock the fast-paced delivery of the news anchors and their focus on Spicer's "sweaty" appearance and perceived lack of credibility.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer had a tense exchange with reporter April Ryan regarding the Russia investigation. Spicer told Ryan to "stop shaking your head," leading to media accusations of sexism and "microaggressions." Brian Williams and other commentators framed the incident as Spicer being hostile toward a "grown woman" and a respected journalist.

Bloomberg and MSNBC commentators claim that Trump's private dinner was an "unacceptable" breach of protocol established during the Lincoln administration. The hosts mock the idea that the press must be present to document a potential assassination. Brian Stelter of CNN is criticized for suggesting the Trump administration is making a series of mistakes by ignoring the media.

Dvorak recounts a surprise meeting with magician Brian Brushwood at a Russian dinner in Austin, organized by the Earl of Texas. The conversation covers the aesthetics of Russian waitresses, the specifics of Russian celebratory salads, and a Russian official's comment that the Paris tragedy proves Russia is not the primary threat to Europe.

The hosts thank major donors, including Brian House, who contributed $1,000 from Bato Bay. Edgar Rothermich donated to promote his new manuals for GarageBand and Logic Pro X, available at dingdingmusic.com. The segment includes a discussion on the "arson investigation" for the fictional Club 33 and the need for continued listener support to keep the show independent.

The hosts process various donations and update the No Agenda peerage, naming Joan Dauterfree a Baroness. They discuss the "Value for Value" model and the importance of listener contributions in the absence of advertising. The segment concludes with a "job karma" session for listeners seeking employment, mocking the Federal Reserve's supposed economic success.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conduct a formal knighting ceremony for Kurt Danielson and Brian House, who have each donated $1,000 or more. They are dubbed "Sir Kurt of the Frozen North" and "Sir Baz von Bateau." The hosts recite the traditional list of "hookers and blow" rewards associated with the title.

Executive Producers Sir Robert Alter, William Owens, and Brian House are recognized for their financial support of the show. William Owens provided information regarding the Italian Parliament's release of documents detailing the Camorra mafia's illegal disposal of nuclear sludge in the 1990s. Brian House contributed from New South Wales, Australia, requesting specific audio clips and karma.

President Obama describes Navy SEALs as looking like ordinary "accountants or doctors" rather than stereotypical action heroes. Brian Williams provides a tour of the Situation Room, noting high-tech features like suede-covered walls and digital clocks. The hosts analyze a specific video clip where an official uses a rehearsed-sounding inflection when crediting the mission's success to "the President's decision."

The hosts revisit a joke made by President Obama at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where he threatened the Jonas Brothers with "Predator drones" if they got ideas about his daughters. They contrast the "humorous" use of the technology with the actual killing of American citizens, noting the "bloodthirsty" reaction from some right-wing commentators.