Topic: Condos

The New York Times reports on North Korea's rapid construction of a massive tourist zone in Wonsan, replacing missile launch sites with beachfront hotels. This validates a long-standing theory by the hosts that Kim Jong-un's primary goal is economic development through tourism. The segment analyzes the "real estate pitch" delivered by President Trump during the Singapore summit.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, discussing local garbage collection delays following the New Year holiday. The conversation shifts to the logistics of condo living in East Austin, specifically the convenience of trash chutes and the realities of gentrification in the area.

Adam Curry explains Donald Trump's negotiation style, noting that he "goes big" initially to create room to move back to his actual target. The hosts promote Snopes4Snopes.com and sign off from the "Crackpot Condo" in Austin. The episode concludes with a complex audio remix featuring clips of Nancy Pelosi, car repossessions, and the "nut story."

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 877 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss local road construction noise and upcoming travel plans to Florida. They establish the theme of the day as a deconstruction of mainstream media coverage regarding the presidential transition.

Local economic indicators in Austin, Texas, show signs of a potential bubble, with high-rise condos being sold primarily to investors looking to flip properties rather than residents. Reports indicate that restaurants in the area are beginning to go out of business, which some interpret as a precursor to a broader national downturn. The discussion links these local trends to the larger 40-year economic cycle theory.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from their respective locations in San Francisco and Northern Silicon Valley. They describe the views from the Curry Condo overlooking the Financial District and discuss the lack of opening windows in Dvorak's high-rise apartment.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from the Curry Condo and the "cheap seats" across the bay. They describe their frequent interactions during the week, including meetings held in a stairwell because Curry rolls his own tobacco and cannot smoke inside the office.