4 chapters across the catalog
The Ontario government under Doug Ford is moving to allow employers to require doctor's notes for even a single sick day, reversing a previous Liberal policy. The Canadian Medical Association has criticized the move as an unnecessary burden on the healthcare system. The hosts conclude the show, announcing their upcoming live Thanksgiving broadcast from Austin, Texas.
The true history of Thanksgiving is contrasted against modern mythology, noting that the holiday was formally initiated by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War to honor dead soldiers rather than being a continuous tradition from the 1700s. The narrative of Puritans and Native Americans dining together is described as a later re-engineering of history. The discussion briefly touches on Canadian Thanksgiving, noting its earlier date in October.
The hosts read a series of donation notes from listeners, including Stan Salisbury and Daniel Hutner. One donor, Joshua Defabaugh, asks for "karma" for his startup, Rockbot, which is meeting with Sequoia Capital. Several new domain names, such as "cullingthehumanherd.com," are being forwarded to the No Agenda website by supporters.
Columbus Day Bank Holiday and Depression Theories
The hosts discuss the coincidence of the U.S. Columbus Day holiday and Canadian Thanksgiving falling on the same weekend. They mention a popular conspiracy theory that this long weekend could be used for a "bank holiday" similar to those seen during the Great Depression. While acknowledging there is no concrete evidence, they advise listeners to stay vigilant regarding financial stability.
