7 chapters across the catalog
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has frequently used the phrase "circle back" when unable to answer questions during press briefings. A viral compilation highlights dozens of instances where Psaki promised to return to a topic later. The hosts discuss her performance as the new "spokeshole" for the Biden administration.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce episode 1201 of the No Agenda show, broadcasting from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. This special holiday episode features a compilation of anecdotes and stories curated by executive producer Sir Rupin Waffles. The hosts explain that the segments were selected from over 1,200 episodes to highlight the storytelling aspect of the program while they are away for the Christmas holiday.
The hosts play a compilation from the Media Research Center showing various media figures confidently asserting for years that Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes. This follows Rachel Maddow's broadcast of two pages from Trump's 2005 tax return, which showed he paid $38 million in taxes that year. The hosts mock the media's "Dimension B" certainty and discuss Trump's methods for concealing his physical weight.
A listener-produced "Morning Zoo" compilation of the show's funniest moments is highlighted. The hosts discuss the value of their "credits" system, noting that being listed as an executive producer on the show has reportedly helped listeners secure employment on LinkedIn.
Andrew Largeman and Sir Sizzalot contribute toward their knighthoods. The hosts discuss the possibility of creating compilation CDs of show highlights during an upcoming break. They also touch on technical adjustments made to the "Ultimate Podcast Device" to improve audio clarity and reduce over-compression.
The launch of No Agenda compilation CDs is announced, featuring curated segments on topics like the film "Zero Dark Thirty," EU media pluralism, and the definition of the middle class. These discs are intended as "evergreen" content for new listeners.
John C. Dvorak's Software History, Force Compiler
A listener note reveals that her husband purchased the rights to the "Force Compiler" from John C. Dvorak and Mike Saransky years ago. Dvorak confirms the history of the product, describing it as a dBase IV clone that existed before Microsoft dominated the market.
