Topic: Buttons

A viral clip features a woman complaining about the "keep me logged in" checkbox on websites, comparing it to a non-functional elevator door button. The hosts agree that constant password changes and login requirements are a modern nuisance that rarely works as intended.

An anonymous donor from North Carolina, dubbed Sir Boiled Peanut, contributed $2,000 and launched a dedicated website for show-themed buttons. The project, found at noagendabuttons.com, offers free buttons to fellow producers who send a self-addressed stamped envelope. The donor, an Eagle Scout with professional design experience, created several high-quality designs including a "Club 33" collector's item.

A report on the sexual harassment of hotel housekeepers highlights the dangers faced by female workers, including encounters with naked guests. The hosts note the absence of references to Al Gore's past "massage therapist" scandal in modern media coverage of the issue.

Mainstream media outlets reacted with alarm to President Trump's tweet regarding the size and functionality of his "nuclear button" compared to Kim Jong-un's. Pundits and psychiatrists in the media characterized the behavior as "demented," "unstable," and "profoundly insecure." Some commentators attempted to use the tweet as evidence that the President is mentally unfit for office.

Alex Button and a donor from Washington D.C. reach knighthood, with the latter choosing the title Dame Vigilani. She shares an anecdote about her initial confusion when tuning into the show's live stream, which featured Reverend Manning and "mac and cheese" jingles, before eventually understanding the show's format.

The hosts promote handmade "No Agenda" merchandise created by listener CJ Eureka on Etsy, including pounded copper items and brass buttons. They conclude the segment by reiterating the show's "formula" of deconstructing mainstream media narratives.

A donor's request for an "Internet!" scream to use during office outages leads to a discussion about the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement. This is prompted by a listener email referencing Patrick Moore's comments on Greenpeace's shifting ideology. The segment concludes with a reflection on the inaccuracy of mainstream media reporting based on personal experiences with fact-checkers.

President Barack Obama issued an executive order on March 19, 2015, focused on federal sustainability and greenhouse gas reductions for the next decade. A central component is the "Green Button Initiative," a White House-backed effort to provide utility customers with secure access to their energy usage data. The initiative aims to standardize data access across 50 utilities to encourage consumer energy efficiency.

Adam Curry plays a clip of Jesse Jackson, mocking his speaking style and clarity. This leads to a story about a man, Tom Wagner, who was accidentally locked inside an empty Express Jet plane in Houston after falling asleep. The hosts reminisce about the era of smoking on airplanes and the changing behavior of passengers and flight attendants regarding call buttons.

A personal anecdote describes the arrival of a bulk shipment of mac and cheese at the Curry household, which was mistaken for a makeup delivery by a neighbor. The hosts also mention new "Hot Pockets Mac & Cheese" products and remind listeners of the various ways to donate to the show via Dvorak.org or NoAgendaShow.com.

The U.S. Department of Energy, under Secretary Steven Chu, launched the "Apps for Energy" challenge offering $100,000 for developers to create tools for the "Green Button" initiative. The program aims to help utility customers manage electricity usage data. The hosts criticize the initiative as a way to distract citizens from rising energy costs.

A donor suggests Adam Curry should appear on the Alex Jones Show, though Curry notes Jones likely views him as competition. A "button-pushing" producer who worked with Al Roker confirms Roker's reputation for being difficult. The hosts continue "de-douching" listeners who have transitioned from being "boners" (non-donors) to active producers.

The hosts discuss the technical challenges of recording on the road via Skype and the creation of a two-hour "emergency clip show" to serve as a "dead man's button." The tour's next stop is announced as Austin, Texas, where a large meetup is planned.

John C. Dvorak details specific items on his travel list, including antacids for air pressure changes, confirmation numbers, and a "black tie" for formal emergencies. Adam Curry counters by describing his "MacGyver Bag," a pre-packed kit containing all necessary gear that he never unpacks. Dvorak points out that Curry still managed to forget his fader buttons despite the bag strategy.