Topic: Leed

To capitalize on green energy trends, the hosts propose a "PEED" certification for podcasts under 15 minutes, mocking the LEED building standards. The suggested logo features a parody of the "peeing boy" decal often seen on vehicles.

Significant layoffs are hitting the media industry, including 500 people at SiriusXM and staff at Disney. The hosts discuss the departure of veteran talent relations executive Steve Leeds from Sirius. They also provide feedback to artists submitting work to the show, emphasizing the need for large, legible graphics that work on small mobile screens.

Fox Business host Charles Payne criticizes the Well Health Safety Rating as an expensive "shakedown" for small businesses, linking it to the Green New Deal. The hosts identify the organization behind the seal as a rebrand of the U.S. Green Building Council, known for LEED certifications.

LEED-certified buildings are criticized for "crippling" appliances like dishwashers and water heaters to meet environmental standards, leading to power outages during cold snaps. Simultaneously, the China Central Bank has instructed local governments to regulate and reduce the power usage of Bitcoin miners to scale back production.

The discussion explores the concept of technocracy, where experts and bureaucrats make laws without public votes, such as the ban on incandescent light bulbs. A scandal in the Netherlands allegedly involves Philips colluding with government experts to push mercury-based CFL bulbs. The hosts also critique LEED certification requirements that lead to "crippled" appliances, such as dishwashers with disabled heating elements.

Peter Gill of Queensland, Australia, contributed $1,000 AUD to become the high man of the day, requesting the title Sir Peg of Elland Road in honor of Leeds United. Other significant donations came from Sir Animus of Dogpatch, who contributed $610 to commemorate a family birthday, and Sir American Carnage, who sent $500 from Oregon. These contributions support the show's "value-for-value" model and independent reporting.

Peter Gill was officially knighted as "Sir Peg of Elland Road" following an aggregate donation of over $1,000. The ceremony included the traditional reading of the "accoutrements," a list of luxury and humorous items provided to new knights of the No Agenda Round Table. This ritual serves as the highest form of recognition for the show's financial supporters.

The New York Times report featuring Jessica Leeds, who accused Donald Trump of groping her on a flight 30 years ago, is scrutinized for technical inconsistencies. The analysis points out that first-class seats on 1980s aircraft like TWA had fixed, wide armrests that could not be "lifted" as Leeds described. The story is dismissed as a "bullcrap" narrative designed for political persuasion.

Adam Curry recounts his participation in a summit at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications. He mentions meeting industry figures like Steve Leeds and NPR CEO Jarl Mohn. He criticizes the school for delaying the release of the panel's podcast until November, arguing that such a delay is counterintuitive in the digital age.

Leaked emails from Colin Powell reveal private discussions regarding Hillary Clinton's physical health and her relationship with President Obama. In correspondence with Democratic donor Jeffrey Leeds, Powell noted that Clinton "doesn't look good" on television and reportedly struggled to climb podium steps at events. Additional emails show Powell dismissing the Benghazi investigation as a "stupid witch hunt" while still placing some blame on Clinton and the State Department.

The hosts showcase listener-submitted artwork and perform a knighting ceremony for Stephen Myers, an architect from Austin who donated $1,000. This leads to a critical discussion of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The hosts characterize the green building certification as a "scam" or "rabbit hole" involving heavy subsidies and bureaucratic rubber-stamping.

The hosts process various donations from associate executive producers, including Andrew Lassemany and Wade Demme. Promotions include a novel titled "The End of Marvelous" by Mandrew Jones and a recommendation for Marty Leeds' work on numerology. The segment concludes with a discussion on creating No Agenda QSL cards for listeners.

Adam Curry discusses his contribution to a new book about the history of MTV, where he shared "dirt" from his time as a VJ. One anecdote involves the firing of VJ Carolyn Heldman because she refused to shave her legs. The segment touches on the "mean world" of 1980s television production and Curry's upcoming release of YouTube outtakes from that era.