7 chapters across the catalog
Not Jordan Peterson Website, Email List Rental Business
A deep fake website featuring a neural network designed to sound like Jordan Peterson has ceased operations, leading to speculation about its true purpose as a data collection tool. The discussion shifts to the economics of renting email mailing lists, where names can be valued at ten dollars each. Strategies for tracking data brokers through coded email addresses are explored.
Ben Shapiro Email List Pricing, House Selling Karma
Further analysis of Ben Shapiro's media kit reveals he charges $15,000 to send an endorsement to his 400,000-subscriber email list. The hosts mock the high prices and the "conservative-principled fashion" branding. They conclude the segment by granting "house selling karma" to a producer and "job karma" to listeners seeking new employment.
Hillary Clinton Email List, Super PAC, K Street
Hillary Clinton's campaign reportedly rented its email list to a pro-Clinton Super PAC. The hosts investigate the "Friends of Hillary" address on K Street in Washington D.C., discovering it is a shared office space used by various lobbying groups and international organizations.
White House Email Marketing, The Basic Bargain Meme
The White House is accused of using public resources to collect email addresses for a direct marketing operation that will eventually benefit the Obama political organization. The president's new rhetorical focus on "The Basic Bargain" is criticized as a downgrade from the "American Dream." A plan to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the metadata of these email lists is proposed.
Show Notes Monetization and SEO Strategy
The hosts discuss the increasing complexity of their show notes and the need to transition to an email-based distribution system to improve SEO and prevent technical issues with RSS feeds. They emphasize the value of the research provided in the notes and encourage listeners to sign up for the mailing list to support the show's long-term viability.
Russ Baker Interview, Family of Secrets, and Show Outro
Adam Curry announces an upcoming interview with journalist Russ Baker regarding his book Family of Secrets, which investigates the Bush family's history. The hosts encourage listeners to sign up for the show notes email list and support the program through donations. They conclude the episode by promoting the return of the Daily Source Code on the No Agenda stream and signing off from their respective locations.
Tech entrepreneur Jason Calacanis reportedly sent another email to Sequoia Capital CEOs regarding the swine flu, referencing Adam Curry's previous critique of his "OCD" on the matter. The hosts discuss Calacanis's wealth and suggest he should become a "knight" of the show. They also briefly mention the credibility of examiner.com as a news outlet.
