Topic: John Patrick

Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne appears on Fox Business to claim he has evidence of political espionage involving John Brennan and James Comey. Byrne asserts that the Russian collusion investigation was a "lie" and that Attorney General Bill Barr is prepared to expose the deep state. The hosts discuss Byrne's past romantic relationship with Maria Butina and his transition into a whistleblower role.

John Patrick of Decatur, Illinois, contributed $3,001 to the show, earning the title of Sir JD Mack, Oracle of the Digital Prairie. Patrick, a long-time listener since the end of the "Cranky Geeks" program, also reported previous donations totaling over $1,000. His contribution granted him the dual status of Knight and Insta-Baron within the show's peerage system.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 1121 of the No Agenda Show on Sunday, March 17, 2019. The hosts broadcast from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley, noting the coincidence of St. Patrick's Day with ongoing global protests and news events.

Hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the donation segment for Episode 919, thanking Executive Producers Patrick Seymour, Christopher Decker, and Sir Roger Boots. The segment covers various donation amounts, including a "triple boob" donation of $240.24. Christopher Decker is elevated to knighthood, requesting the title "Sir Not Appearing on this Podcast."

Senators John McCain and Patrick Leahy delivered notable speeches regarding the torture report, with McCain receiving rare praise for his principled stance against the practice. Senator Leahy shared a "House of Cards" style anecdote about being approached by mysterious joggers who provided him with classified reports contradicting the Bush administration's claims about Iraq. These reports confirmed that Saddam Hussein had no connection to 9/11 and possessed no weapons of mass destruction.

Amnesty International and other groups released reports detailing civilian casualties from drone strikes, including the death of a grandmother in Pakistan. Despite the reports, CIA Director John Brennan has not been called to testify, while the NSA remains the primary target of congressional scrutiny. Senator Patrick Leahy's role in overseeing the intelligence community is also briefly discussed.

Senator Patrick Leahy is observed chairing a committee hearing involving Senators Cornyn and Grassley. His speech patterns during the roll call and amendment filing process lead to speculation regarding his physical state or level of exhaustion.

The hosts suggest that SOPA is a "red herring" designed to distract from the Protect IP Act (S-968) in the Senate. They read a list of co-sponsors for the bill, including Al Franken, John McCain, and Dianne Feinstein, noting that the legislation uses the Lanham Act to target domain names and intellectual property.

The hosts acknowledge financial support from John Catalano and AJ Reistad, naming them executive producers for the episode. Adam Curry issues a formal correction regarding Patrick Wilson of the band Weezer, clarifying that Wilson is a founding member and vice president rather than a touring member. The error is attributed to a "bad steer" from Michael Butler.

The media coverage of John Patrick Bedell, the man who opened fire at the Pentagon, is analyzed as a "distraction of the week." Reports from the Wall Street Journal and Fox News are criticized for emphasizing Bedell's marijuana use and "9/11 truther" status while allegedly scrubbing his primary motivation. The hosts argue the media is using the event to demonize government skeptics and anti-marijuana legislation.

Evidence suggests John Patrick Bedell was obsessed with the 1991 death of Marine Colonel Jim Sabow, which Bedell believed was a military murder rather than a suicide. Sabow's brother, Dr. David Sabow, claims the government has consistently tried to suppress information regarding the Colonel's death, which was allegedly linked to illegal drug-running operations. The hosts note that this specific motivation was largely absent from mainstream news reports about the Pentagon shooting.

An ABC News report on John Patrick Bedell is scrutinized for linking his "suicide mission" to mental illness and marijuana use. The segment highlights how the media uses Bedell's messy car and past drug arrests to paint a picture of a "deranged" individual. The hosts suggest this narrative is a coordinated effort to influence the upcoming marijuana legalization vote in California.