Topic: Gaslighting

The episode concluded with a montage of the word "weird," highlighting its recent use as a political pejorative and "gaslighting" term. The hosts signed off with their traditional "Adios Mofos" and "Ahui hui" catchphrases, followed by an end-of-show mix by Jeffrey Crocker and Nathan Sterling. The final segments reinforced the show's mission of media deconstruction and independent analysis.

Australian media outlets are reporting on the US government's shift toward the lab leak thesis with skepticism, framing it as a "revival" of an unproven narrative. Political scientist Simon Jackman notes that the new COVID.gov site targets figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci and officials from the Biden administration. The hosts interpret the Australian media's resistance as "gaslighting" intended to protect local officials who enforced strict lockdowns.

A special "Best of No Agenda" episode produced by Strokey Bill will document the history of COVID-19 "gaslighting" and government mandates. The retrospective features clips of officials like Bill de Blasio promoting vaccines with fast food and the eventual push for vaccine passports.

NPR reported on a widening gender gap in the 2024 election, with women favoring Kamala Harris and men leaning toward Donald Trump. The segment also revisits 2019 claims by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that immigrants commit crimes at lower rates than native-born citizens. The hosts argue that the public is being "gaslit" with outdated or manipulated crime data to support specific political narratives.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff responded to Donald Trump's claims that Kamala Harris "doesn't like Jewish people," calling the remarks "typical gaslighting." Trump has argued that Jewish Democrats "should have their heads examined," while Emhoff pointed to Trump's past comments regarding Charlottesville. Recent polling shows Harris leading slightly in the critical battleground state of Michigan.

The hosts critique the DNC's focus on Project 2025, describing the 900-page Heritage Foundation document as a red herring used for political theater. They highlight a segment by Kenan Thompson where he treated the document like a software End User License Agreement (EULA). Curry argues the document is largely innocuous and that the Democratic portrayal of it as a "Handmaid's Tale" scenario is performative gaslighting.

A debate ensues regarding the long-term sustainability of Bitcoin, with one host expressing skepticism that it could lead to economic havoc if its value collapses. The discussion shifts to the perceived "gaslighting" by the Democratic Party and mainstream media figures like Jen Psaki. The hosts question whether media figures are sincere in their reporting or are simply "basic liars" and "connivers."

The hosts discuss House Resolution 253, a Republican-led effort from 2021 that explicitly referred to Kamala Harris as the "border czar." This is used to counter recent media claims that she was never officially given that title. The segment argues that the media is engaged in deliberate gaslighting to distance Harris from the immigration crisis.

Mainstream media outlets, including Axios, have issued "corrections" claiming that Kamala Harris was never officially the "border czar," despite having used the term themselves for years. The hosts argue this is a coordinated effort to gaslight the public and protect Harris's presidential campaign from her record on immigration. The segment concludes with a satirical "wrist rocket" song mocking the Biden-Harris administration.

The hosts accuse PBS of "gaslighting" the public during a segment about political violence in Portland. The PBS report attributed the 2020 clashes to "right-wing extremists," which the hosts argue ignores the well-documented role of Antifa and Black Lives Matter during the George Floyd riots.

Jim Rossano, also known as Vinny, donated $214.14 and thanked the show for helping his friend Josiah find a manager for his E.T. Fungi mushroom farm. The donor credits the show with helping listeners maintain their mental health by providing a space free from media gaslighting. The segment emphasizes the practical community connections fostered by the podcast.

Tony Cabrera provides an update on the No Agenda Shop, while other listeners share stories of how the show helped them recognize "gaslighting" in mainstream media. One listener recommends James Burnham's "The Machiavellians" as a guide to understanding how political elites wield power.

Scott Adams proposes a theory that Democrats have "gaslighted themselves" by frightening Trump supporters into silence, leading to inaccurate polling data. Because Trump supporters are afraid of social or professional repercussions, they hide their preferences, yet Democrats continue to believe the skewed polls. This dynamic is expected to lead to a level of shock in the 2020 election that surpasses the 2016 results.