Topic: Google Play

Amy Peacock, Parler's chief policy advisor, appeared on Tucker Carlson's show to discuss the platform's removal from the Apple and Google app stores. Peacock argued that the companies are engaging in political oppression by holding Parler responsible for user content. The hosts note that many users are unaware they can still access these services via mobile web browsers, bypassing app store restrictions.

Google Play has begun removing apps that connect to Mastodon servers, citing concerns over "hate speech" on the decentralized network. Simultaneously, Apple has removed the "Pocket Casts" app from its Chinese App Store at the request of the Chinese government. The hosts criticize these tech giants for their inconsistent application of content standards and their compliance with authoritarian regimes.

Adam Curry advises listeners to use dedicated podcast apps like Overcast rather than platforms like Spotify or Google Play, which track user behavior. He explains that No Agenda does not officially upload to these directories; they simply scrape the show's RSS feed. The hosts emphasize the importance of manual feed subscriptions for privacy and reliability.

Adam Curry thanks Nick the Rat for the Episode 826 album art and encourages producers to upload work to the No Agenda Art Generator. He clarifies the show's open-source policy, encouraging listeners to repost the full show on their own blogs or platforms like Google Play to help propagate the content.

The hosts analyze the new Google Play podcasting terms of service, noting that Google reserves the right to run ads after shows without sharing revenue with creators. They also highlight restrictive content policies regarding "hate speech" and "promotional content," which they believe would prevent No Agenda from operating freely on the platform.

Several community-led initiatives are highlighted, including Scott McKenzie's new short story "Death by Autopen" and the release of No Agenda Droid 2.0 on Android platforms. The app now includes a live stream schedule and a jingle board. Additionally, a new URL forward, climateinequality.com, is praised for its satirical take on global climate politics.

A 2011 Google April Fools' prank called "Gmail Tap," featuring LL Cool J, inspired actual Morse code keyboard applications now available on the Google Play Store. These apps allow users to text using only "dits" and "das," which is suggested as a safer way to communicate while driving. The segment also notes that Samuel Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, was a prominent American oil painter.