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Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 754 of the No Agenda show, broadcasting remotely from Galveston Island, Texas. The hosts discuss the lack of donations during the Labor Day holiday and the traditional social rules regarding wearing white clothing after the holiday. Curry describes the "I Love Laundry Tour" mobile studio setup inside his Airstream trailer.
The history of the Galveston seawall is reviewed, noting its construction following the devastating 1899 hurricane and its failure to stop Hurricane Ike. An anecdote is shared regarding a local panhandler named Ray who used a graphic medical story about "pooping blood" as part of his solicitation pitch. Local news reports also warn of high bacteria levels on the West End beaches of the island.
The show concludes with a report on the lowest national SAT scores in a decade, with only 42% of students considered "college ready." The hosts dismiss the importance of the scores, calling college a "scam to steal your money." Final sign-offs are delivered from Galveston Island and Northern Silicon Valley, followed by a Joe Biden parody clip.
