Topic: John C Jones

The hosts discuss PayPal's decision to cut off Alex Jones and Infowars, comparing it to previous actions against WikiLeaks. They also share a success story: the No Agenda community helped secure a U.S. Navy honor guard for the funeral of a decorated veteran in Scandinavia after his son, John Overall, struggled with official channels.

John C. Dvorak's "Tip of the Day" recommends a four-pack of 2022 Bordeaux wine available at Costco for $29.99, which he claims is superior to California wines. The show concludes with a tribute to the late James Earl Jones and a promotion for the 100th and final episode of the "MoFacts with Adam Curry" podcast. The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley.

The hosts discuss the show's recent "Best Of" episodes and the growth of the No Agenda Social Mastodon server. They also comment on the controversy surrounding Kanye West's appearance on Alex Jones' show, the role of Milo Yiannopoulos, and the broader media narrative surrounding anti-Semitism and Hollywood.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1491 on October 2, 2022, speculating on a potential "October Surprise" ahead of the midterm elections. Curry discusses his recent media appearances on the Glenn Beck and Alex Jones radio shows, noting the strategic value of reaching new audiences through these platforms.

The episode concludes with a montage of news clips tracking the escalating billions of dollars in U.S. aid sent to Ukraine. The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley, thanking their clip custodians and producers. Listeners are reminded to return for the next broadcast on Thursday and to continue supporting the show through the value-for-value model.

The show concludes with a series of "End of Show Mixes" produced by Neil Jones and other contributors, featuring clips about the baby formula shortage and AI cooking. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, reminding listeners to visit dvorak.org/na and promising a report from the South Carolina meetup on the next episode.

A producer living in Shanghai, John Jones, provides a detailed account of the city's lockdown, describing empty shelves and the use of autonomous vehicles for food delivery. He notes that despite 28 million residents, the number of symptomatic cases remains extremely low. He reports that some residents are receiving rotten food while others are well-supplied.

Intelligence insider Steve Pieczenik appeared on InfoWars, claiming that a military coup is underway to keep Donald Trump in power and arrest high-ranking Democrats including Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi. Pieczenik alleged that Supreme Court Justice John Roberts has been indicted and that the entire political system is being taken over by military elements. Alex Jones expressed skepticism during the heated exchange.

The episode concludes with a remix featuring clips of Kirstjen Nielsen, Alex Jones, and various news reports on the border crisis. The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to support the show via the "Value for Value" model. The final segment includes a humorous montage regarding the "Podfather" title and various political soundbites.

The hosts conclude episode 1100 with a final reminder of the Berkeley meetup and their Sunday broadcast schedule. They play a closing montage featuring music and clips of Alex Jones, signing off from Austin and Silicon Valley.

Senator Lindsey Graham's recent aggressive defense of Brett Kavanaugh is analyzed. The hosts discuss Graham's use of a "trailer park" reference—originally a James Carville quote about Paula Jones—and his newfound "Maverick" status following the death of John McCain. They suggest Graham is successfully adopting Trump-like tactics to engage with his critics.

The episode concludes with a reminder of the show's twice-weekly schedule and a call for donations. A "Media Assassination" music mix follows, featuring clips of Alex Jones discussing his removal from major social media platforms. The hosts sign off from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley.

A public dispute erupts on InfoWars between Steve Pieczenik and Roger Stone regarding General John Kelly's influence over President Trump. Alex Jones reports on claims from high-level sources that the President is being administered sedatives in his Diet Coke to control his behavior. The narrative suggests a power struggle between military intelligence and the CIA for control over the White House.

John Jones, a high-profile lawyer for Julian Assange, died after being hit by a train in London, an event recently ruled a suicide. The death has sparked conspiracy theories given Jones's connection to WikiLeaks and the recent "suicide" of an author who wrote extensively about the Clintons. Assange remains in the Ecuadorian embassy, with some speculating these events may prompt him to release new documents sooner.

A news segment warns of "mega rats" weighing up to six pounds appearing in New York City. This is followed by a letter from Professor John Calvin Jones, who supports the idea that anonymous voting in congressional committees could reduce corporate influence.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 633 of the No Agenda show, noting an unusually early start time. Curry discusses hosting Dave Jones, the developer of the Freedom Controller, and his family in Austin, Texas. Dvorak describes traditional Dutch birthday customs involving sitting in circles and decorated chairs.

Donors including Robert Gold and John C. Jones are recognized for their financial support, with birthday wishes extended to their family members. A marketing campaign for the Angelina Jolie film "Salt" is noted in New York City, featuring the slogan "Salt Must Die." The hosts debate whether the timing of the ad campaign is a coincidence or a coordinated media event.

John C. Dvorak admits to practicing self-censorship in his professional writing for Dow Jones MarketWatch, now owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. He explains that writers naturally avoid attacking their employers or editors to maintain their positions, illustrating the broader point about corporate influence on journalism.

A $100 bet with John Markoff of the New York Times results in a win for one of the hosts after Markoff reversed his usual betting logic. Additionally, a specific financial prediction is made that the Dow Jones will hit a bottom of 7,286 by February 14th.

The hosts argue that true campaign finance reform is impossible because media companies are the primary beneficiaries of election spending. John C. Dvorak admits he was wrong to bet on John McCain, noting that McCain's adherence to public funding limits puts him at a disadvantage against Barack Obama's massive private fundraising. They contend that networks and newspapers will always favor candidates who spend hundreds of millions on advertising.