Topic: Hiatus

Adam Curry announces a two-week hiatus for the show following the death of John C. Dvorak. During this time, Darren O'Neill and Larry Blightner will host interim episodes focused on media deconstruction. A memorial service for Dvorak is scheduled for August 8th in Oakland/San Francisco.

The hosts open the Thanksgiving broadcast from Texas and Silicon Valley, reflecting on the origins of their holiday production schedule. The strategy is modeled after Ted Turner’s WTBS Superstation, which counter-programmed major network time slots by starting movies five minutes late. This approach ensures content is available when traditional media and Hollywood go on hiatus.

The hosts announce a one-week break from live broadcasting, during which two pre-recorded specials will air: a "Global Warming Special" produced by John and "Adam's Stories." They thank the producers for their continued support through the "Value for Value" model.

The hosts deconstruct a new NOAA report published in Science Magazine that claims the "global warming hiatus" never occurred. They examine the methodology, specifically the use of "bias corrections" and "Empirical Orthogonal Teleconnections" to re-analyze sea surface temperatures. They argue that the data was "fudged" to eliminate the 15-year pause in rising temperatures to suit a political narrative.

Adam Curry and Miss Mickey are preparing for their upcoming wedding trip. To cover the hiatus, the hosts plan to release a compilation clip show and a special "Show 200.5" featuring listener questions about the podcast's production and personal details.

Adam Curry expresses concern over a significant drop in donations during the summer months and suggests a potential hiatus in July if support does not increase. He emphasizes that the show relies entirely on the 2% of the audience that contributes financially. The hosts discuss the importance of the show to commuters and the need for new donors to sustain the production.