6 chapters across the catalog
The Tarbell Fellowship is identified as an initiative that pays journalists to cover stories specifically about artificial intelligence. Concerns are raised that this third-party funding influences reporting in major outlets like The New York Times and CNN. The hosts suggest this creates a bias similar to pharmaceutical influence in medical reporting.
Abdul El-Sayed, Environmental Justice and Political Memes
Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed is featured in a leaked clip discussing "environmental justice" and his strategy to use "memes" to move public policy. El-Sayed, a former Soros Fellow, describes himself as a "political entrepreneur" and suggests that primarying opponents like John Fetterman is akin to putting an "ogre on a pike." The hosts characterize his rhetoric as a chilling pursuit of power through linguistic manipulation.
Knighting Ceremony, Meetup Reports from Chattanooga and Georgia
Frank Duivenvoorden and Valentino Argaro are officially knighted. Meetup reports are shared from Chattanooga and North Georgia, highlighting the "Connection is Protection" theme. The hosts emphasize the importance of finding community through these local gatherings and announce upcoming meetups in Illinois, Washington, and Mississippi.
Sir Sparky the Spotted Spook, Northeast Ohio Meetup
The posthumous knighthood of Patrick O'Brien (Sir Sparky) is finalized with tributes from the Northeast Ohio producer community. Friends remembered him for his bright smile and his dedication to the fellowship of the No Agenda family during the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Associate Executive Producers, Podcast Plugs and Academic Sanity
The donation segment continues with Associate Executive Producers, including a researcher in academia who uses the show to maintain sanity amidst "enlarged amygdala" colleagues. Plugs are given for listener-run podcasts like "The Midas Pod" and "Fun Fact Friday." The hosts also address long-standing questions about the Dvorak keyboard and its relation to co-host John C. Dvorak.
A social gathering in Austin featured David Stuart, a University of Texas professor and MacArthur Fellow known for decoding Mayan hieroglyphics. The discussion details his background and his wife Carolyn's role in development for major astronomical observatories.
