Topic: Jeopardy

The hosts predict that IBM's Watson AI will eventually be used as a propaganda tool to validate climate change models. They also introduce a "logical trap" for climate activists: if one believes in both man-made global warming and "peak oil," then the climate problem is self-solving as fossil fuels will inevitably run out. This inconsistency is cited as the reason why officials like John Holdren oppose peak oil theory.

The Baroness of Baja Arizona reports on a successful meetup in Tucson that raised $397. The event featured "No Agenda Jeopardy," which the hosts suggest renaming to "No Agenda Trivia" to avoid legal issues. Several individual donors from the meetup are recognized for their contributions.

Moderna has launched a new "Make It Yours" advertising campaign for COVID-19 boosters, including a sponsorship of the television show Jeopardy. Meanwhile, medical reports indicate that 77% of the 40,000 pediatric hospital beds in the U.S. are currently occupied due to a surge in RSV and other respiratory illnesses among children.

Mike Richards is removed as executive producer of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune following the resurfacing of derogatory comments made on a podcast years ago. The "Blossom Brigade" is credited with his ouster, referring to fans of Mayim Bialik. The situation is described as a failure of succession planning by Sony Pictures.

The search for a permanent Jeopardy! host continues as guest hosts like LeVar Burton and Ken Jennings receive mixed reviews. The hosts suggest that Mayim Bialik is the most professional candidate despite her own controversies. A hypothetical discussion ensues about the future of the No Agenda show should one of the hosts pass away, suggesting the show should simply end.

Executive producer Mike Richards steps down as the new host of Jeopardy! following the resurfacing of sexist remarks made on a 2014 podcast. The controversy also involves past lawsuits regarding the treatment of models on The Price is Right during his tenure as producer.

The hosts reflect on the final episodes of Jeopardy! featuring Alex Trebek, noting his visible decline in health. This leads to a discussion about performers who worked until the end, including British comedian Tommy Cooper, who famously collapsed and died during a live television broadcast.

A recent episode of Jeopardy featured a final clue regarding the word "glitch," attributing its popularization to the 1962 book "Into Orbit" by the Mercury astronauts. While the show credited astronaut John Glenn with the term, its actual etymological genesis is questioned. The segment highlights how the term has evolved from space-age slang to a common excuse for modern technical failures.

A Jeopardy clip revealed that Kraft Macaroni and Cheese was introduced in 1937 as a Depression-era convenience food. The product combined pasta and processed cheese in a single box for 50 cents. The hosts briefly discussed the longevity and health perceptions of the iconic American food product.

Internal documents reveal that IBM's Watson for Oncology often provided "unsafe and incorrect" treatment recommendations. Despite marketing claims that the AI was trained on real patient data, it was actually programmed using hypothetical scenarios created by doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering. In one instance, the system recommended a drug that could cause fatal hemorrhaging in a bleeding patient, leading to accusations that IBM is experimenting with human health in real-time.

President Trump's upcoming private meeting with Vladimir Putin has drawn criticism from pundits like Shep Smith, who noted Putin's history of election meddling and aggression. Meanwhile, a clip from the game show "Jeopardy!" showed contestants failing to identify Michael Flynn as the National Security Advisor who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. This lack of knowledge among "smart" contestants is cited as evidence of the public's general disinterest in the Mueller investigation.

Speculation arose regarding the physical safety of Anthony Weiner following the FBI's seizure of his laptop. Predictions were made that Weiner might be "suicided" before the election to prevent him from testifying or to allow the blame for the email scandal to be placed entirely on him. The discussion noted the high stakes for the Clinton campaign and the potential for Weiner to be viewed as a liability that needs to be removed.

Philip Meason is named the "Baron of Wales" following a $333.33 donation. The hosts then discuss potential "No Agenda" references on the game show Jeopardy, featuring clips of Alec Trebek saying "In the morning" during clues about Hot Pockets and Quaker Oats. They speculate on the number of Hollywood producers who listen to the show to escape propaganda.

IBM is reportedly struggling to monetize its Watson supercomputer, leading to a major pivot toward the healthcare sector. The hosts revisit Watson's appearance on Jeopardy, characterizing the event as a marketing scam where the computer's primary advantage was its physical reaction time rather than superior intelligence.

The segment revisits the hosts' prediction that IBM's Watson would be used to automate healthcare decisions, citing new reports on its role in cancer research. They also discuss the inclusion of "Sensory Processing Disorder" in the DSM-5, suggesting it is a way to pathologize and medicate normal childhood behaviors.

Predictions are made for a major economic collapse in October 2013, potentially triggered by a cyber attack on the Federal Reserve. The hosts discuss how such an emergency could be used as a pretext for confiscating private wealth while leaving citizens dependent on Social Security. A brief tangent explores Richard Cordray's history as a successful Jeopardy! contestant.

The show reviews several "internship" applications from listeners, including a former Jeopardy winner who won $36,000. Applicant Ashley Hurst is highlighted for her diverse resume, which includes running an Etsy shop, building a cabin on San Juan Island, and catering high-end events at Bill Gates' private dock in Seattle.

A trivia question regarding the 9,600 species supported by Canada's west coast leads to a comedic clip where a contestant incorrectly guesses "severed feet." The segment serves as a brief interaction with Canadian listeners and a critique of game show formats.

IBM introduces "Patient Care and Insights," a medical analytics application utilizing Watson technology to predict patient treatments. The hosts recall their previous prediction that Watson's appearance on Jeopardy! was a marketing ploy for this medical system. The segment also critiques the perceived failure of AI technologies like Siri and the historical collapse of the AI boom.

Governor Jerry Brown's proposal to raise California's state income tax to 13.3% is discussed as a reason for residents to leave the state. The show concludes with a clip of Chris Matthews performing poorly on "Jeopardy!" against Robert Gibbs. The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, encouraging listeners to support the show.