Topic: Cans

The hosts thank Jock10 for the artwork for episode 1820, titled "Tokyo Rose," which featured Abraham Lincoln carving a turkey. They also discuss technical issues with a 3D soup can submission that failed to map text correctly. Listeners are encouraged to use the No Agenda Art Generator while following specific size requirements.

John C. Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" regarding smooth-edge lid removers, a type of can opener that unlatches the lid rather than cutting the metal. He explains the safety benefits of the device, which leaves no sharp edges and allows the lid to be replaced, noting he first discovered the technology in France.

The hosts note a high volume of donations from Australia, which they have dubbed the "testing ground" for globalist policies. They also discuss a recall of Snapchill canned coffee due to paperwork issues regarding botulism risks, and a shout-out to a UPS driver in Port Angeles.

Comedian Andrew Santino appeared on Dr. Drew's program to discuss the "shamefulness" and political stigma associated with testing positive for COVID-19. Santino described feeling like he had let people down despite following rules. The conversation explores how mask-wearing has transitioned from a health measure to a signal of social cooperation or political compliance.

A Clackamas County City Council meeting features reports from the sheriff's department regarding extremists staging gas cans and using chainsaws to start fires along telephone poles. While the sheriff's representative mentions suspected Antifa involvement, a council member dismisses the reports as media hype. The discussion highlights the internal conflict among local officials regarding the use of the National Guard to address civil unrest.

An anonymous donor provides technical details on how vehicle "black boxes" (airbag computers) function as event data recorders. The donor warns that upcoming 2020-2021 smog regulations will require all vehicle computers to remain untouched, effectively banning aftermarket tuning products. They mention new "rolling rainbow encryption" that will prevent unauthorized software modifications and could eventually be used to issue retroactive speeding tickets.

The Anheuser-Busch brewery in Cartersville, Georgia, halted beer production to bottle emergency drinking water for Hurricane Harvey victims. This long-standing corporate tradition involves shipping truckloads of canned water to the American Red Cross for distribution in disaster areas.

The hosts discuss a private art collection in Amsterdam featuring rare prints by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The collection includes seven of the eight Warhol prints of Mick Jagger, with the eighth reportedly owned by Jagger himself. They marvel at the multi-million dollar valuations of these pieces, including Lichtenstein's comic-book-style works and Warhol's iconic soup cans.

A Denver non-profit called "Cannabis Can" distributed pre-rolled joints to the homeless to raise awareness, utilizing a legal loophole regarding gifts. Additionally, John McLaughlin's year-end political review is criticized for misidentifying a staged photo op in Paris following the Charlie Hebdo attack as a genuine march of world leaders.

ABC News correspondent Brian Ross reports on the plausibility of a soda can IED bringing down a Russian jet. The segment criticizes the use of dramatic B-roll showing a large aircraft explosion that may not accurately reflect the power of the device shown by ISIS.

The book Life and Death in Shanghai by Nien Cheng is recommended as a factual account of what happens when "creeps" gain power in a society. It is compared to Sinclair Lewis's fictional work It Can't Happen Here, illustrating the rise of authoritarianism and the suppression of dissent.

A student producer reports on an AT&T "It Can Wait" presentation at their school regarding texting while driving. The campaign involved showing a 37-minute documentary and distributing stickers heavily branded with the AT&T logo. The producer describes the event as a poorly produced corporate propaganda effort designed to harvest student pledges and photos for the company.

The hosts present research from the University of California San Diego regarding the vulnerability of modern cars to remote hacking. Researchers demonstrated that they could disable brakes and control acceleration via Bluetooth, cellular signals, or even a malicious CD. This technical context is used to support the possibility that Michael Hastings' car was remotely compromised before his crash.

A DARPA-related clip explains how the "CAN bus" in modern vehicles allows software to control steering, braking, and acceleration. The hosts revisit the 2009-2011 Toyota "unintended acceleration" crisis, suggesting it may have been a "test run" for car-hacking technology or a government extortion scheme rather than a simple floor mat issue.

A data analyst from Rochester, New York, describes being laid off and pledges to collect aluminum cans to fund a $50 monthly donation. The hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining recurring subscription plans through PayPal.

The 1935 novel "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis was the original inspiration for the 1980s television miniseries "V." NBC executives reportedly found the original script about American fascism too cerebral, leading producers to replace the fascists with man-eating extraterrestrials.

The hosts discuss the 1933 novel It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis. Curry compares the book's themes of a totalitarian fascist state to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, suggesting Rand may have been influenced by Lewis. Dvorak also recommends Life and Death in Shanghai, a book about the communist takeover of Shanghai.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conclude the episode by reiterating their recommendation of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. They remind listeners of the live stream schedule and the "value for value" model before signing off from Austin and Silicon Valley.

The official Barack Obama campaign store is selling "We Can't Wait" t-shirts for $30, referencing the President's executive action strategy. Other merchandise includes Joe Biden "Cup of Joe" mugs and rhodium-plated Christmas ornaments. The hosts note the absence of Hillary Clinton merchandise, suggesting the 2012 ticket remains focused on the current administration.

President Obama launched the "We Can't Wait" campaign, using executive orders to bypass Congress to cut government waste. During a teleconference, Obama mentioned saving money on "travel, technology, and trinkets." He also made a confusing reference to a "Super Duper Space Wrench" used to track government spending, which the hosts mock as a sign of incompetence.