Topic: Jokes

Adam Curry describes his recovery from oral surgery, noting significant facial swelling and pain that affects his speech. John C. Dvorak introduces a 1968 book titled "Jokes, Puns, and Riddles" by David Alan Clark to test "hippie humor" on the audience. The hosts banter about the lack of comedic value in vintage humor books.

A parent speaking against Critical Race Theory on Fox & Friends ended his segment by saying "ITM" (In The Morning), a No Agenda catchphrase. The hosts discuss how the media often cuts out such inside jokes from online clips to prevent "coded" messages. They provide a humorous guide on how to explain the greeting to confused news producers.

An analysis of the TV show *NCIS* focuses on the role of the showrunner, specifically the late Gary Glasberg. The discussion highlights how showrunners have the authority to insert specific humor, such as a "dumb blonde" joke involving a character confusing the word "deceased" for a name. This is contrasted with older shows like *Two and a Half Men*, which are described as containing dialogue that would be considered unairable by modern standards.

The hosts discuss why modern comedy, specifically Louis C.K.'s recent material, fails to resonate. They explore the "timeliness" of jokes and suggest that C.K.'s refusal to "eat humble pie" regarding his past scandals has ruined his ability to be funny.

Vice Media is criticized for a YouTube series featuring young children telling "dirty" and offensive jokes, including those about the Holocaust. The hosts characterize the content as child abuse and question why YouTube allows such material to remain on its platform while deplatforming other creators. The series is viewed as a symptom of a media culture that exploits children for "edgy" liberal content.

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan made a famous joke during a microphone check about outlawing Russia and beginning bombing in five minutes. Historical news reports from Marvin Kalb show that while the Soviet Union went on a brief military alert, the U.S. media at the time was less hostile toward the President's rhetoric than modern media is toward Donald Trump.

Microsoft announced that the classic Paint program will no longer be updated in Windows 10, though it will remain available as a download. The hosts critique a news segment where a younger reporter made ageist jokes about the program's longevity. They joke that they didn't even realize Paint was still a part of the operating system.

Kellyanne Conway performed a stand-up comedy routine at a charity event, which the hosts critique for its poor delivery and scripted nature. One joke involved her being "accurately quoted" in a news article, which she compared to seeing Haley's Comet. Despite being a fan of her political work, the hosts agree that her attempt at comedy was unsuccessful and likely written by a professional joke writer.

Donald Trump utilized a "power move" by placing a hand on Hillary Clinton's back during their initial greeting. However, observers noted that Trump lacked a sense of humor during the high-pressure moments of the debate, suggesting he needed a professional joke writer to counter Clinton's jabs.

President Obama's performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner is reviewed, specifically his joke about "CPT" (Colored People Time) in reference to a previous gaffe by Hillary Clinton and Bill de Blasio. Comedian Larry Wilmore's set is also discussed, with the hosts noting the institutionalized nature of the racial humor presented at the event.

White House advisor Valerie Jarrett delivered a commencement speech at Pomona College that included jokes about the government's ability to see what students do online. The hosts find the jokes inappropriate given the NSA's failure to prevent domestic attacks like the Isla Vista shooting despite the suspect's public threats.

President Obama used his comedy set to mock conservative praise for Vladimir Putin, utilizing "gay innuendo" to poke fun at Sean Hannity and Mike Huckabee's fascination with Putin's bare chest. Comedian Joel McHale's set included jokes about Obamacare's enrollment numbers compared to Ashley Tisdale's Twitter followers. McHale also delivered a sharp line comparing the appearance of Washington insiders to "ghouls" relative to the Hollywood celebrities in attendance.

Adam Curry plays an audio recording of a security announcement from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The announcement warns travelers that unattended luggage may be treated as a danger and explicitly states that making inappropriate remarks or jokes concerning security may result in arrest. The hosts criticize the aggressive tone of TSA-induced airport messaging.

A candidate successfully passed the FCC Technician Class amateur radio exam at a testing site in Texas. The testing environment was described as informal, featuring "Volunteer Examiners" (VEs) and a distracting atmosphere where one participant joked that DNA stands for the "National Dyslexic Association." Despite the distractions, the candidate nearly aced the technician test but failed the more advanced General Class exam due to a lack of preparation.

A compilation of John McCain's recurring jokes from various speeches is presented as a mock stand-up routine. The jokes cover his time at the Naval Academy and his experience as a prisoner of war. This is followed by an anecdote about "Uncle Don" and a joke involving a Chinese spy's misunderstanding of American sports like football and baseball.

The hosts discuss the prevalence of vagina-related humor in animated shows like "American Dad." They also mention a Viagra sponsorship for a Van Gogh virtual tour on the 60 Minutes website. They criticize the lack of shame in modern advertising and the reliance on crude humor in television writing.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried was fired from his role as the voice of the Aflac duck after posting insensitive jokes on Twitter regarding the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The hosts discuss Gottfried's reputation for "crazy" humor and suggest Aflac may be using the firing to generate publicity.

Inspired by the lyrics of the band Killing Joke, the hosts discuss the "GWEN" (Ground Wireless Emergency Network) towers. They explore theories that these 200 towers, built in the 1990s, could be used in conjunction with HAARP for weather modification or atmospheric manipulation.

The TSA's weekly activity report is reviewed, noting the seizure of 17 firearms and various "artfully concealed" items. A hypothetical practical joke is described involving the use of lead foil cut into the shape of a revolver and hidden in a book. The hosts warn that such actions would likely lead to legal trouble and loss of freedom.

The hosts discuss internal show production notes, including a plan to play at least two Obama-related jokes per episode to maintain a light, radio-style atmosphere. They mention a group of Finnish listeners who reportedly stopped their own "No Agenda" style show because they could not keep up with the hosts' new twice-weekly schedule.