Topic: Grindr

Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as President, breaking a long hiatus following his 2011 humiliation by Barack Obama. The event featured a mentalist instead of a traditional comedian after previous roasts by Jimmy Kimmel. Rumors circulated regarding Grindr's potential sponsorship of the event, though these remain unverified.

San Francisco is experiencing a surge in syphilis cases following an "artificial dip" during the 2020 shelter-in-place orders. Health officials attribute the rise to the convenience of dating apps like Tinder and Grindr, with some patients claiming it is easier to find a sexual partner than to order a pizza. The term "sexually distancing" has emerged to describe the temporary lull in activity during the pandemic.

An investigation into dating apps like Hinge and Grindr revealed the massive amount of personal data collected, including exact locations, chat messages, and HIV status. European transparency laws allowed users to see files spanning hundreds of pages. National security concerns were specifically raised regarding Grindr's ownership by the Chinese company Kunlun Tech and the potential for that data to be accessed by the Chinese government.

The use of Stingray devices near presidential locations is noted for draining phone batteries while harvesting data. In a separate privacy scandal, the dating app Grindr announced it would stop sharing users' HIV status with third-party companies. Additionally, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) is reportedly sharing refugee and asylum seeker records with the government to track immigration rule breakers.

The witness "Miguel" describes his interactions with the FBI regarding Omar Mateen's use of gay dating apps like Grindr and Adam4Adam. Miguel claims he spoke to the FBI after consulting with therapists and social workers. He suggests that if Mateen were a true terrorist, he would have targeted the "Parliament" resort in Orlando, which has a larger capacity than the Pulse nightclub.

Conflicting timelines of the Pulse shooting suggest Omar Mateen may have been at the club earlier in the evening before the shooting began at 2:00 AM. One witness reported seeing Mateen at 1:00 AM and claimed they had previously communicated on the dating app Grindr. This leads to a theory that a personal altercation or rejection within the club may have preceded the massacre.

Senator Tom Cotton is identified as a protégé of neoconservative Bill Kristol, who is reportedly promoting Cotton as a potential vice-presidential candidate. The hosts discuss rumors regarding Cotton's personal life, including allegations from "Brian the Gay Crusader" about Cotton being spotted at a D.C. gay bar and appearing on the app Grindr. They speculate that the Democratic party may use these allegations as a "Trojan Horse" to disrupt Republican voter support during a future campaign.

Authorities in Egypt are reportedly using the app Grindr to set up sting operations against gay citizens. In health news, a study suggests that using iPads or e-readers before bed disrupts sleep patterns more than reading paper books. The show concludes with a look forward to the 2015 New Year's broadcast and a final thank you to the "No Agenda" producers.

Ali Muhammad Brown was arrested for the murder of two gay men in Seattle, with investigators alleging he used the dating app Grindr to target his victims. Sources claim Brown is a radical jihadist who underwent training in California and targeted the men due to their sexual orientation. The hosts note the shift in media focus toward domestic jihadist attacks targeting specific social groups to garner public attention.

The hosts discuss gay rights protests in Idaho and London directed at Russia's anti-gay laws. They mention a "white paper" produced by a listener that provides a different perspective on the issue, which was reportedly well-received by some academics. They also debunk a story about the Grindr app being used to track gay users in Russia as "bogative."