Topic: Grammys

The 2026 Grammy Awards are criticized for being "icky" and overly political, featuring a segment where Billie Eilish reportedly thanked Donald Trump. The discussion also touches on Nicki Minaj's shift in political alignment and Trevor Noah's performance as host.

Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles by federal agents in connection with a January 18 protest at City's Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the charges, alleging Lemon participated in a coordinated disruption of a service led by a pastor who is also an ICE official. Lemon's attorney maintains the arrest is an attack on First Amendment rights.

The Recording Academy announced new categories and rule changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including an expansion of the Best New Artist criteria. The existing Best Country Album category has been split into "Traditional" and "Contemporary" lanes, a move seen as a response to Beyonce's success with her country-themed album. The hosts compare these changes to historical instances of "finessing" awards to ensure celebrity appearances and boost flagging ratings.

The 2025 Grammy Awards saw a 10% decline in ratings and featured Trevor Noah as host, whose performance was described as "cringy." The broadcast was notable for a high volume of pharmaceutical advertisements for drugs with complex names and severe side effects, including death. Will Smith made a comeback appearance, and the show was noted for having more religious references than in previous years.

The hosts sign off from Fredericksburg and Silicon Valley, mentioning their plans to watch the Grammys for "satanic messages" and Taylor Swift. They promote the upcoming "DH Unplugged" episode and remind listeners to support the show via noagendadonations.com before closing with their signature "Adios, mofos."

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards featured Taylor Swift winning her fourth Album of the Year and a performance by Olivia Rodrigo that critics described as having "Satanic" undertones. Rapper Killer Mike (referred to as Big Mike) was arrested at the event shortly after winning three awards. The ceremony is characterized by observers as a highly produced "show" that prioritizes spectacle and specific political narratives.

The Recording Academy announced new rules for the Grammy Awards stating that only human creators are eligible, though AI-assisted work is permitted if the human contribution is "meaningful." Simultaneously, a survey of top CEOs revealed that 42% believe AI could destroy humanity within ten years.

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards featured Sam Smith performing with Satanic imagery, which was immediately followed by a Pfizer advertisement. The ceremony also celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, though the timeline is questioned since "Rapper's Delight" was released in 1979. Ratings for the broadcast increased to 12.4 million viewers compared to the previous year.

A critique of the modern music industry suggests that contemporary songs are "designed" rather than written, leading to a lack of creativity and catchy melodies. One host compares this to a realization that Mozart utilized repetitive musical motifs across his entire body of work. The 2022 Grammy Awards are cited as an example of the declining interest and quality in mainstream music.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a pre-recorded message during the Grammy Awards, introduced by host Trevor Noah. The segment promoted the website "Stand Up For Ukraine," which redirects to Global Citizen, an organization funded by major banks and pharmaceutical companies. Critics described the production as a "globalist takeover" of entertainment media.

Comedian Bill Burr faced backlash for his appearance at the Grammy Awards, where he joked about wanting to kill himself during a piano solo by Igor Levit. The hosts review the clip and find the outrage disproportionate, noting that Burr was simply performing his usual abrasive routine. They suggest his placement in the show was a deliberate attempt at diversity that backfired.

The Weeknd's Super Bowl halftime performance is reviewed, noting that the artist reportedly invested $7 million of his own money into the production. The hosts question the value of this investment given the heavy Pepsi branding and the artist's existing fame, while also dismissing the relevance of the Grammy Awards.

The show concludes with a discussion of Kanye West's video of himself urinating on a Grammy award and the shifting political leanings of various demographics. Harry Scarry's book "Privileged Victims" is mentioned regarding the political fears of the gay community. The episode ends with a custom musical mix by Rexo and Quozo, featuring clips of Nancy Pelosi and civil unrest.

The hosts celebrate the birth of a new "human resource" named Liam in Pearl, Texas. They prepare for the upcoming 2019 Grammy Awards, anticipating "Illuminati" symbolism in the performances. The segment concludes the primary donation block, reinforcing the "value for value" model that keeps the show independent of advertisers and traditional transmitters.

France recalled its ambassador to Italy following allegations of Italian meddling in French domestic affairs, the first such move since 1940. The hosts promise to follow the story as it develops. The episode concludes with a reminder of the upcoming Valentine's Day show and a final mix featuring Jeff Bezos's distinctive laughter and various show themes.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1004 of the No Agenda Show from Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley. They note the scheduling coincidence of the State of the Union address occurring simultaneously with the DH Unplugged podcast and during the same week as the Grammy Awards.

James Corden is criticized for wearing an ill-fitting suit with short sleeves during the Grammy Awards broadcast. The hosts argue that executive producer Ken Ehrlich, who is in his 70s, is out of touch with modern audiences and relies on irrelevant acts like U2 and Sting. The broadcast suffered significant ratings declines, which the hosts attribute to excessive anti-Trump political humor.

Camila Cabello delivered a speech at the Grammys claiming the United States was built by dreamers, which the hosts find confusing in the context of DACA and historical slavery. Cabello referenced her own parents bringing her from Cuba, leading to a debate over whether she is a DACA recipient or simply using the term "dreamer" as a political trope.

Media outlets criticized the Grammys for a lack of female winners despite Adele's sweep the previous year. Critics also complained about Bruno Mars winning over Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, arguing that "happy" pop songs should not beat albums with dark, political, or anti-Trump messages.

San Francisco is experiencing a car break-in epidemic with an average of 85 incidents per day, yet only a fraction result in arrests. Police officials stated it is not practical to investigate every case, leading to a lack of accountability. The show concluded with a preview of the upcoming Grammy Awards and the standard sign-off from Austin and Silicon Valley.