7 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show on May 5, 2019, discussing various holidays including Cinco de Mayo and Liberation Day in the Netherlands. Dvorak reports significant delivery issues with his recent newsletter, noting that many Gmail users failed to receive it. They speculate on whether specific keywords like "bank passwords" triggered spam filters or if the inclusion of a photo of Dvorak's grandson, Theodore, affected the distribution.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast from Austin, Texas and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry discusses his recent appearance on the Night Attack podcast with Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young, noting the significant audience crossover between the two shows. The hosts briefly mention the history of the Podcast Awards and the maturity of the No Agenda audience compared to other fanbases.
The hosts discuss a new video featuring British journalist John Cantlie, who is being held by ISIS. Unlike previous videos, Cantlie is seated at a desk and speaks directly to the camera, promising a "series of programs" to explain the "truth" about the Islamic State. The hosts criticize *The Young Turks* for not playing the full audio and suggest the production is a sophisticated propaganda pilot.
John Young, WikiLeaks Cable Count, Haiku Leaks
NPR issued a correction stating that only 1,942 of the promised 250,000 WikiLeaks cables have actually been released. The hosts also mention "Haiku Leaks," a project that summarizes diplomatic cables into the 5-7-5 syllable poetic format.
John Young Interview, 2011 Resolutions, Outro
The hosts conclude the final show of 2010 by sharing New Year's resolutions, including losing weight and stabilizing the No Agenda stream. They introduce a lengthy interview with Cryptome co-founder John Young regarding the "leaking industry" and WikiLeaks.
Cryptome History, FBI Surveillance, Internet Spying
John Young, co-founder of Cryptome.org, explains the site's history as an offshoot of the Cypherpunks group. He claims the FBI allows the site to remain active to monitor who accesses the information and warns that there is no true secrecy or privacy on the internet, which he describes as a large-scale spying machine.
WikiLeaks Predictions and Julian Assange Drag Queen Rumors
The hosts discuss the CIA's "WikiLeaks Task Force" and predict future leaks regarding the Clinton Foundation. They also reference a tabloid report from Australia claiming Julian Assange previously performed as a drag queen, viewing it as a character assassination attempt by intelligence agencies.
