6 chapters across the catalog
The artwork for episode 1411, titled "Norgay," sparked a discussion about Norway's ties to the World Economic Forum through its president, Børge Brende. The hosts also reviewed various listener-submitted art pieces, including a parody of Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" and a traditional Santa-themed syringe image.
Executive Producer Donations and Knighting Ceremony
Jacob Hopper and Corrie Stringer were recognized as executive producers following a significant donation. Jacob, a Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander stationed in the landlocked Limburg region of The Netherlands, shared a story about rescuing drunk Belgians from a lake. The couple was granted the titles of Sir Jacob and Dame Corrie during the show's knighting ceremony.
Knighting Ceremony for New Roundtable Members
Jacob Hopper, Corey Stringer, and Jake Kenyon were officially knighted and welcomed to the No Agenda Roundtable. The ceremony included the traditional recitation of the Roundtable's eccentric menu, featuring items like "mutton and mead" and "vanilla and vodka." The hosts celebrated the continued growth of the show's community of knights and dames.
The hosts examine reports of a "Trump Slump" in the US travel industry following the travel ban. They analyze data from the site Hopper showing a decrease in flight searches from most countries, with the notable exception of Russia, where searches for travel to the US reportedly jumped 54%.
CNET Hopper Award Scandal, CBS Editorial Interference
The controversy surrounding CNET's withdrawal of a "Best of CES" award for the Dish Hopper is examined. The hosts discuss the resignation of a CNET writer over CBS's editorial interference, noting that such conflicts of interest are inevitable when tech review sites are owned by major media conglomerates involved in litigation with the product manufacturers.
Dennis Hopper Death, Twitter Journalism and Virginia Madsen
Following the death of actor Dennis Hopper from prostate cancer, media outlets are criticized for sourcing news and tributes primarily from Twitter. An anecdote is shared regarding an interview with Hopper during his time at MTV, describing his eccentric personality. The segment also includes unverified Hollywood rumors regarding actress Virginia Madsen and film crew members.
