11 chapters across the catalog
A proposal for a "Holobook"—a hollowed-out book designed to store a smartphone and reduce addiction—is discussed. A listener suggested using $7 hollow books from Hobby Lobby as a base for the product. While one host is enthusiastic about the potential for a 1,000-unit limited run as a "No Agenda" gift, the other remains skeptical about the product's viability in a society deeply dependent on mobile technology.
Linda Weigert sent a vintage Valentine from Hobby Lobby along with a check, noting the show's positive impact on her mental health. Birthday wishes are extended to Trenton Winter and Diane of Northumberland, who requested a "biscuit" for her 44th birthday.
Hobby Lobby Cotton Controversy, Lipscomb University, Cultural Appropriation
Hobby Lobby and Lipscomb University face backlash for using raw cotton stalks as decorations, which critics link to the history of slavery. Lipscomb's president apologized for a dinner menu featuring collard greens and cornbread served to African-American students. The hosts discuss the "ridiculous" nature of these controversies and share a recipe for preparing mustard greens.
The View, Birth Control, Hobby Lobby, Religious Freedom
The hosts analyze a heated discussion from The View regarding birth control and religious freedom. They clarify that the Hobby Lobby case was specifically about abortifacients like Plan B and IUDs, not all forms of contraception. The segment highlights the panelists' confusion over constitutional law and the right to privacy.
Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Case, Plan B Contraception, Religious Freedom
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding Hobby Lobby's objection to providing four specific types of emergency contraception (Plan B and Ella) under the Affordable Care Act. The private, family-owned corporation argues that these methods violate their biblical beliefs regarding the beginning of life. The hosts clarify that the company still provides 16 other forms of birth control.
No Agenda Archives and the 33 Meme Origin
John C. Dvorak explores the No Agenda archives, specifically episode 133 from 2009, to find the origin of the "33 meme." He notes that in early episodes, the number 33 was mentioned in passing (such as the 33rd floor of a hotel) without the current significance. The segment also includes a correction regarding Harry Reid's comments on the "five white men" of the Supreme Court in the Hobby Lobby case, noting Clarence Thomas's presence.
Hobby Lobby Ruling, Nancy Pelosi, Supreme Court Criticism
The discussion focuses on Democratic reactions to the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling, specifically criticizing comments by Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. The hosts argue that the rhetoric regarding "five white guys" on the court is racist and sexist. They specifically mock Pelosi's verbal slips and her misunderstanding of the specific contraceptives involved in the legal case.
Harry Reid and the Hobby Lobby Ruling Reaction
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid criticizes the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, specifically targeting the "five white men" on the bench. The segment frames this as political pandering to the Democratic base regarding women's healthcare and corporate religious exemptions.
Hobby Lobby Aftermath, Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Following the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, a coordinated media push from outlets like Vox and The Washington Post is advocating for birth control to be made available over-the-counter. This shift would remove insurance companies from the financial loop and eliminate the need for doctor visits for prescriptions. The sudden alignment of Democratic and Republican interests on this solution suggests a high-level PR strategy to resolve the religious mandate conflict.
Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Ruling, Religious Freedom
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby that closely held for-profit corporations can opt out of the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate based on religious objections. Justice Samuel Alito's majority opinion relied on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Dictionary Act, which defines corporations as "persons." The ruling specifically addressed four types of contraceptives that the owners believed were abortifacients.
The hosts discuss the Hobby Lobby legal challenge against the contraceptive mandate. They argue that the company is not preventing women from choosing contraception but is refusing to pay for "Plan B" insurance coverage based on religious beliefs. They criticize the media for "programming" the public to believe the case is about hating women.
