Topic: Cesium

Walmart and Southwind Foods issued a recall for frozen shrimp after detecting contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. The affected products were sold in nine states, including Minnesota, between July and August. Cesium-137 is a byproduct of nuclear fission, leading to questions about the source of contamination in the imported seafood supply chain.

Authorities in Western Australia successfully located a tiny radioactive capsule containing Cesium-137 that fell off a truck in the desert. The search involved specialized radiation detection equipment and covered hundreds of kilometers of highway, with the device eventually found just two meters from the roadside.

The hosts review the artwork submissions for episode 1473, titled "Meth Raging." They discuss the creative process behind pieces like "Men Denied" and "The Lesbian," debating the merits of different visual metaphors for current news events. The segment highlights the contribution of the "No Agenda Art Generator" community to the show's production.

The artwork for Episode 1381, titled "Stink Minority," was created by producer Cesium-137. The piece features a high-concept illustration of goldfish jumping between fishbowls representing the mainstream media and No Agenda. The hosts reviewed the extensive archive at the No Agenda Art Generator, which now contains over 27 pages of submissions from the community.

The hosts review the artwork submissions for the previous episode, "Peak Woke," and Mother's Day. They highlight contributions from artists like Cesium-137, Mike Riley, and Roger Roundy, discussing the creative interpretations of current events and holiday themes.

The No Agenda show featured artwork by Cesium 137 for episode 1271 and announced new merchandise at the No Agenda Shop. Items include "Deep State University" t-shirts and hoodies, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the show's artists and production.

The hosts promote the No Agenda Stream and their Mastodon-based social network, No Agenda Social. They discuss the artwork for the previous episode, "Curtain Wranglers," created by Cesium-137, and address a minor controversy involving Nick the Rat. Dvorak explains his policy on blocking "trolls" and "comic strip bloggers" on Twitter to maintain focus.

The show acknowledges artist CZM137 for the artwork of episode 1147. The hosts discuss the technical evolution of episode-specific podcast art and reveal that their archive now contains over 13,580 unique pieces of listener-submitted artwork.

The hosts discuss the cover art for Episode 1133, created by CZM-137, which features a redacted version of the Mueller report claiming No Agenda is the best podcast. John Dvorak offers a critique of the "fuzzy" redaction marks compared to real-life documents. The segment also covers the "art generator" tool and the lack of effective discovery mechanisms in the podcast industry.

Artist Cesium-137 created a parody of the "We Can Do It" Rosie the Riveter poster featuring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the podcast's album art. The hosts discussed the originality of the piece and the potential for Ocasio-Cortez to remain a prominent, albeit controversial, figure in the political landscape.

The No Agenda show's "value for value" model is supported by a network of artists who provide custom artwork for each episode, such as the "5G Cash Cow" by Cesium 137. This rotating artwork is credited with helping the show maintain high visibility on the iTunes charts. The hosts emphasize that the show is funded entirely by listener donations rather than traditional advertising.

The producers of the No Agenda show discussed the selection of artwork for episode 1093, which originally featured Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a rocket in her eye, a reference to the film "A Trip to the Moon." The art was ultimately pulled due to concerns that the rocket resembled a bullet, which could be misinterpreted as inciting violence. A jigsaw puzzle piece by artist Cesium-137 was selected as the replacement.

The artwork for No Agenda episode 1085, titled "Trans Aged" and created by Cesium-137, featured a distinct profile-based design that appeared eerily similar to a Google homepage image released the same day. While the coincidence was noted by the community, the hosts thanked Cesium-137 and other artists for their continued support. The art is often featured on the No Agenda Shop and the program's newsletter.

The hosts acknowledge the artwork for episode 1074, titled "Boo You," which illustrates the effects of inflation. A listener named Cesium-137 reports attempting to cure the flu using limoncello. The No Agenda Art Generator is promoted as a hub for listener-contributed creative work.

The hosts credit Cesium 137 for the episode's artwork, which depicts Lady Justice being "mock groped." They promote the No Agenda Shop and the No Agenda Generator, highlighting the quality of the Egyptian cotton t-shirts and the fact that the shop contributes money back to the original artists.

The hosts recognize several high-level donors, including "Sir Cesium 137," whose contribution was delayed by the Canadian Postal Service. Marco Slager of Tallahassee is knighted as "Sir Enity" after resolving an issue with his autopay. The segment lists numerous $50 donors from the US and UK, acknowledging their role in keeping the show ad-free.

The CIA has reportedly completed a transition to cloud-based data storage, a move met with skepticism regarding security against Russian and Chinese hacking. Additionally, the hosts acknowledge the artwork for episode 864, titled "Putin Popularity Poll," created by artist Cesium 137, which featured a detailed No Agenda codebook design.

The hosts acknowledge the show's artists and play a series of requested jingles for a high-level donor, Nick in Austin. The segment includes the "Let's Get Social" song and a discussion on show-internal "karma" and "douchebag" credits.

The hosts credit Cesium 137 for the "Can You See That Juice" Rubik's Cube artwork for episode 764. They acknowledge significant donations from Sir Trevor Baxter and Sir Dave Fugazotto, granting "construction karma" and "relationship karma" as requested. The segment includes a soundboard mix of "Hillary delicious" and "juice" clips requested by the donors.

The hosts discuss Vladimir Putin's recent moves in Syria and Ukraine, noting his ability to fill power vacuums left by the United States. They mock the White House's "checkers vs. chess" meme, which attempts to downplay Putin's strategic intelligence. Additionally, a report from Moldova details the arrest of smugglers attempting to sell radioactive cesium to ISIS, raising concerns about "dirty bomb" threats.