7 chapters across the catalog
No Agenda Donation Segment and Listener Feedback
The hosts read a list of donors, including Sir John Snyder and Glenn Jansen, and share a note from Vivian Hingsberg regarding her husband's long commute. A listener named Brad Ledin criticizes NPR for its "underwriters," noting a correlation between an REI advertisement and a subsequent story on camping gear. The segment highlights the global reach of the audience, from Chicago to London.
The hosts provide birthday wishes to listeners and acknowledge various donations. Notable contributions include a $51 gift from John Henry in honor of Puerto Rico potentially becoming the 51st state and a $60 check from Tom Kilbride with a "screw PayPal" message. They express concern over a seasonal dip in high-value donations.
John Snyder from Chicago is named an executive producer after contributing a record-breaking donation of over $1,400, bringing his total support to $2,000. Ben Blondin is also recognized as an executive producer and promotes his organic vending business. The hosts explain the value of being a producer for the show and how it impacts their media deconstruction efforts.
Knighthood Ceremony, Sir John Snyder and Sir Jordi Ramirez
John Snyder and Jordi Ramirez are formally knighted into the No Agenda Roundtable following their significant financial contributions. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, requiring the new knights to swear an oath of self-reliance and value-for-value exchange.
Donation Reads, Haitian Relief Skepticism
The hosts read donations from listeners, including Adam Birkpile, creator of the Pocket No Agenda app, and John Snyder. A listener warns against promoting Doctors Without Borders, prompting a discussion about the financial transparency of the International Red Cross. The hosts claim the Red Cross has $600 million in the bank and operates more like a profitable human rights organization than a medical one.
Donor Recognition and No Agenda Birthday Shoutouts
The hosts read a list of donors and their messages, including contributions to the "Karma Club." They discuss the responsibilities of "Minute Men" who support the show's knights. Several birthday wishes are acknowledged, including one for a listener's wife, Kelly, on her 30th birthday.
Atlas Shrugged Literary Critique and Swine Flu Phone Ad
John C. Dvorak critiques the logic of Atlas Shrugged, questioning the absence of HR departments and the physics of shale oil fires. The segment transitions into a satirical "Swine Flu Phone" audio clip produced by Parker R. Snyder. Adam Curry acknowledges the production quality of the clip and mentions the show's willingness to run creative content for financial support.
