Topic: Circumcision

Discussion centers on studies suggesting a link between Tylenol use during circumcision and increased rates of autism. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cited regarding historical evidence of Tylenol's impact on fetal development and infant health. The segment notes that pharmaceutical companies are increasingly including more side effects in their advertisements.

A formal knighting ceremony was held for several producers, including Dame Masu, Dame Shelley, and Sir Chadwick. The "KD" (Knights and Dames) were welcomed to the No Agenda Roundtable with a menu of pork belly tacos and Froot Loops. The hosts explained the process for receiving custom-sized No Agenda rings and wax seals, which serve as symbols of their high-level support for the program.

An anecdote describes participating in psychological experiments at the University of California for payment. The subject was wired to a lie detector while being shown disturbing films, including a graphic Aboriginal circumcision ritual and a dramatized shop class safety movie involving an impalement. The experimenter noted the subject's high levels of anticipation during the viewing.

Matthew Clay is knighted as Sir Matt the Bulgarian, and James Shea becomes the "Circumcised Chef" (or Sir Come Sized Shaft). Shea requests that the Roundtable add buckwheat cakes and Jim Beam Black Label to its menu. The segment concludes with a play of the "Emperor Hillary" jingle and a mention of the "Darby Hauler."

Johan Hoyos from Vancouver sends a donation of $321.23, noting he is a 28-year-old Colombian vegetarian who recently underwent both a vasectomy and a circumcision. Despite disagreeing with the hosts' opinions, he values the show's deconstruction. Adam Curry performs a "friendly fire" wake-up call for Johan at his request.

John C. Dvorak describes participating in a psychological study at the University of California involving a lie detector. He recounts being shown gruesome films, including one of a tribal circumcision involving rocks, to measure his physiological response. He explains how anticipation of the scenes caused the polygraph needles to "pin," suggesting that the tests are effective at measuring stress but can be manipulated.

A listener meetup in Fayetteville featured two retired submariners who served on the same Trident boat. The conversation shifts to life aboard submarines and transitions into a discussion about the cultural history of circumcision in the United States versus the Netherlands. Personal anecdotes regarding gym class experiences and nicknames are shared.

A controversial measure to ban the circumcision of male children has qualified for the November ballot in San Francisco. Proponent Lloyd Schofield argues the procedure is an invasive medical choice that should be left to the individual. The hosts discuss the clash between parental rights, religious tradition, and government interference in private family matters.

The hosts discuss reports indicating a decline in U.S. circumcision rates and a subsequent push by the CDC to promote the practice. They express skepticism toward clinical trials in Sub-Saharan Africa claiming circumcision reduces HIV transmission by 60%, suggesting the push may be tied to medical billing under the Affordable Care Act.