Topic: Dos

The hosts analyze the phrase "doing the work" as a code word for engaging with specific anti-racism literature and training. They play clips of individuals in educational meetings accusing others of not "doing the work" and calling for more "courageous conversations." The hosts describe the movement as "destructive" and "destroying people."

A historical Silicon Valley anecdote describes author Neil Rubenking's attempt to sell a book titled "Guide to DOS in a Can," which was literally packaged inside a metal can. The project failed due to retail logistics and shipping issues, serving as a parallel to modern content creators who blame lack of marketing for their own commercial failures.

Representative Jamie Raskin's appearance in Congress wearing a do-rag and mask is discussed. It is noted that Raskin is currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, leading to a discussion on "cancer couture" and the health challenges facing the congressman.

In World Cup news, Japan's victory over Germany was highlighted not just for the upset, but for the Japanese fans' tradition of cleaning up the stadium after the match. The episode concluded with a report on the "Do Not Call Registry," which now contains 246 million numbers. While the list helps block legal telemarketers, it remains largely ineffective against illegal robo-calls and "spam" text messages targeting mobile users.

A host describes a frustrating interaction with a telemarketer claiming to be an "official partner" of Google Ads. The caller allegedly suggested that the host would need to pay a fee and provide personal information to be removed from their calling list. The host characterizes this practice as illegal extortion and questions why consumer protection advocates are not addressing it.

Reports from Toronto describe a retirement home removing door handles to prevent residents from leaving during the pandemic. In the United Kingdom, The Guardian reported that people with learning disabilities were given "do not resuscitate" (DNR) orders during the second wave. These practices have drawn condemnation from the Care Quality Commission and disability rights advocates.

The evolution of Microsoft's business strategy is traced from the reverse-engineering of PC-DOS to the modern subscription model for Microsoft Office. Bill Gates is characterized as a businessman who "embraces and extends" existing technologies. The discussion compares the struggle to monetize search engines in the 1990s to the eventual success of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.

Donors from Pennsylvania, Florida, and Germany are recognized for their contributions. A clip of George Soros describing his childhood during the Nazi occupation of Hungary as "exhilarating" is played. Additionally, a "make-good" note is read for a Dutch donor whose wife's hair salon is struggling under lockdowns imposed by Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

The concept of "doing the work" in anti-racism training is linked to the "over-socialization" described in Ted Kaczynski's manifesto, *Industrial Society and Its Future*. The phrase is identified as a code word for adopting specific ideological frameworks, such as those found in the book *White Fragility*. This process is compared to 1970s sensitivity training and "Est" (Erhard Seminars Training), where participants are pressured to conform to a group identity.

Cambridge Analytica reportedly used Trinidad as a "petri dish" to test voter suppression tactics before applying them in Western democracies. The "Do So" campaign targeted Afro-Trinidadian youth, making it "cool" not to vote in order to influence the election outcome in favor of their clients. This micro-targeting exploited existing ethnic tensions between the Indian and Black populations in the country.

Fans of the show have restored a DOS-based typing tutor featuring John C. Dvorak to work within modern web browsers. The 8-bit style game includes low-fidelity audio and classic menu options. The hosts express appreciation for the technical effort required to preserve this piece of early computing history.

A series of birthday wishes are extended to members of the No Agenda community and their children. Notable mentions include John Vogel, Paisley Do, and London Foley, who celebrated her 12th birthday. The hosts acknowledge the personal milestones of listeners as part of the show's community-building tradition.

Critics compare Taylor Swift to a "White Walker" from *Game of Thrones*, accusing her of playing a victim while benefiting from "white lies." The discussion explores how popular culture narratives from television are being applied to real-world celebrity feuds. The racial undertones of the backlash against Swift's "villain" persona are analyzed.

Frustrations are expressed regarding the failure of the National Do Not Call List to prevent persistent telemarketing calls, specifically mentioning "Rachel" and offers for Google search rankings. A strict personal policy is shared regarding hanging up on callers who ask "Is this Adam Curry?" without first introducing themselves. The segment highlights a perceived decline in professional phone manners among modern callers.

The trailer for the movie "Do the Math" by Bill McKibben and 350.org is analyzed. The film argues that the fossil fuel industry is a "rogue force" leading to a "moral catastrophe" and the end of civilization. The hosts highlight the alarmist language used, such as the claim that carbon levels above 350 ppm are "not compatible with life on earth."

Producer Pedro Dos Santos successfully placed a No Agenda app in the Nokia Ovi store. The website noagendawords.com is officially launched for tracking show-specific vocabulary. A discussion ensues regarding a driver who used GPS coordinates to spell "Ayn Rand" on Google Earth, sparking a plan to coordinate producers globally to spell "No Agenda" using KML files.

A viral email warning about cell phone numbers being released to telemarketers is discussed, prompting a reminder about the National Do Not Call Registry (888-382-1222). Additionally, a report from Mongolia claims two disc-shaped objects crashed near Ulaanbaatar on February 19, with one object reportedly weighing two tons.

A discussion about personal submarines leads into an anecdote about the early history of Microsoft and Digital Research. John C. Dvorak recounts how Bill Gates allegedly "scammed" the creator of MS-DOS and later worked to undermine Gary Kildall's CPM operating system. The segment details the competitive tactics used by Microsoft to dominate the early PC market.