13 chapters across the catalog
Popular Baby Names, Social Security Administration Data
The Social Security Administration released the top baby names for the year, with Liam and Olivia taking the number one spots. The hosts note a "Britification" of American names, with choices like Oliver, Charlotte, and Emma gaining significant popularity among millennials.
Morning Zoo Audition, Liam Coffey Hollywood Update
Liam Coffey submits an audition tape for a potential "Morning Zoo" segment, providing a Hollywood update on Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and the "Friends" reunion. The hosts critique the pacing and intonation of the performance, placing the audition in "Pile B" for future consideration.
Human Resources, 2019 Grammys and Value for Value
The hosts celebrate the birth of a new "human resource" named Liam in Pearl, Texas. They prepare for the upcoming 2019 Grammy Awards, anticipating "Illuminati" symbolism in the performances. The segment concludes the primary donation block, reinforcing the "value for value" model that keeps the show independent of advertisers and traditional transmitters.
A viral story about a British student's disastrous Tinder date—where a woman got stuck in a window trying to retrieve a discarded turd—is reported by the BBC Pidgin service. The hosts use this as an example of the "low-brow" content being pushed by news algorithms. They conclude the segment by critiquing the BBC's use of ads on their Pidgin platform.
UK Government Pro-EU Pamphlet, David Lidington, Liam Fox
The British government faced backlash for spending £9 million on a pro-EU pamphlet sent to every household in the UK. Europe Minister David Lidington defended the mailing as a response to public demand for facts, while Dr. Liam Fox labeled it a "dodgy dossier" of assertions. Conservative backbenchers criticized the move as an unfair use of taxpayer funds to bolster the "Remain" campaign.
Welsh Town Name, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Weatherman Viral Clip
UK Channel 4 weatherman Liam Dutton went viral for flawlessly pronouncing the 58-letter name of a Welsh town during a broadcast. The town, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllantysiliogogogoch, saw temperatures reach 21 Celsius. The hosts play the clip and marvel at the linguistic feat, which they describe as the "supercalifragilistic" of town names.
The hosts highlight the emergence of the term "kill bag" in recent crime reporting, specifically in the UK case of Liam Liburd. They explain that while it is originally a fishing term, it is now being used to describe kits containing tools for murder and body disposal, such as saws, acid, and masks.
UK ISIS Fearmongering, Surveillance Power Expansion
The BBC is accused of using "bad radio plays" and actors to portray angry extremists to justify increased government surveillance in the UK. Former Defense Secretary Liam Fox argued that the ISIS threat necessitates greater powers for security services to intercept communications. The hosts suggest the public is being conditioned to "give in" to total internet monitoring for the sake of safety.
Individual donors are recognized, including Jonathan Rose, who requests the title "Sir Jono, Elder of Zion." The hosts also discuss mobile tracking services like Flurry and the persistence of spam messages following international travel.
Iran Embassy Storming and Atlanticism Geopolitics
Protesters in Tehran stormed the British Embassy following the imposition of new sanctions by the UK. The hosts analyze the event as a potential provocation by MI6 to justify military escalation. They introduce the concept of "Atlanticism," a geopolitical movement seeking a closer alliance between the US, UK, and Canada outside of the traditional European Union framework.
Lisbon Treaty, EU Financial Crisis, UK Treasury Note
The financial instability in the Eurozone is discussed as a catalyst for increased centralized regulation from Brussels. A humorous anecdote from the UK involves new Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Laws receiving a note from his predecessor, Liam Byrne, stating simply that "the money has run out."
Executive Producer Credits, No Agenda Open Source Branding
Executive producers Liam Duffield and Bill Hertha are credited for underwriting the episode. The hosts discuss the open-source nature of the No Agenda brand, mentioning community-created projects like the No Agenda Book Club, floor mats, and stickers placed in airports like Burbank and Oakland.
Liam Duffield is officially knighted as "Sir Liam Duffield" for contributing over $1,000 to the program. The hosts perform the traditional ceremony, welcoming him to the No Agenda Round Table.
