Topic: History Books

John C. Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending Oswald Spengler’s 1918 book "The Decline of the West, Volume 1." He advises listeners to skip Volume 2, which he characterizes as a rehash forced by publishers. Dvorak notes that Michael Savage frequently misidentifies the author as "Otto Spengler" and suggests reading the author's Wikipedia entry before starting the "super genius" text.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce a special episode curated by executive producer Sir Conference, focusing on "Red Book" predictions from the show's history. The hosts credit Sir Deanonymous and the AI-powered search engine bingit.io for indexing over two hours of past predictions. Dvorak explains the origin of the literal red notebooks he used for show notes in early years, which eventually became a metaphorical repository for future forecasts.

The History Channel's shift toward apocalyptic and alien-themed programming is discussed in the context of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The segment touches on pop-culture theories identifying various political figures, including Jared Kushner and Donald Trump, as potential biblical figures.

The No Agenda Book Club recommends Carroll Quigley's *A History of the World in Our Time*, noting its current availability for free on Kindle. Listeners are encouraged to seek out the unabridged original version of the text, which is highly regarded for its deep dive into global power structures and historical transitions.

A YouTube video purportedly showing a modern American history textbook with a chapter on the "New World Order" is discussed. The hosts trace the term back to George H.W. Bush and earlier internationalist movements. They debate whether these concepts are being normalized in the education system to prepare students for global governance.

"Century," edited by Bruce Bernard, is a massive 1,236-page photography book documenting 100 years of human history through 1,000 photographs. Originally released around the turn of the millennium, the book became a popular corporate gift and is frequently seen in the background of television sets. Despite its original high production value and weight, used copies are often available at significant discounts through online retailers.