Topic: Cable Bill

In a separate clip, Ted Koppel tells Bill O'Reilly that he changed the television landscape from "objective and dull" to "subjective and entertaining." Koppel claims this shift has made traditional reporting irrelevant in the current political climate. The hosts view this as a coordinated effort by the "old guard" to take Fox News down a peg.

WikiLeaks released a massive archive of secret Saudi diplomatic files, revealing a $1.5 billion unpaid limousine bill and internal discussions regarding the lack of a death certificate for Osama bin Laden. The documents provide insight into the kingdom's administrative operations and diplomatic priorities. The hosts discuss the logistical scale of the Saudi royal family's travel expenses.

Dish Network has released an aggressive commercial calling DirecTV a "con job" regarding their sports package pricing. The hosts discuss the rising costs of cable and internet services, which can reach $240 per month.

Listeners of the No Agenda show are contributing donations equivalent to their former cable bills, citing the "value for value" they receive from the program. Donors like Matt Asbury and Chris in Marysville are recognized for their support, which helps the show remain independent of corporate advertisers. The hosts emphasize that supporting the show is a better investment than paying for traditional cable news networks like CNN or MSNBC.

The hosts criticize cable news anchors including Rachel Maddow, Bill O'Reilly, and Ed Schultz for what they describe as sexual excitement and giddiness over the war in Libya. They argue that these journalists view being a war correspondent as the pinnacle of their careers, leading to biased and enthusiastic coverage of military conflict.