4 chapters across the catalog
A discussion regarding the rental car industry focuses on the proliferation of non-negotiable fees, including concession recovery, vehicle license, and tire disposal charges. Personal anecdotes involve past vehicle accidents in Hawaii and Arizona, specifically criticizing the braking performance and safety features of a Nissan rental vehicle.
Immigration Fees, IRS Tax Numbers for Undocumented Workers
A discussion with an undocumented worker reveals the process of using IRS tax numbers (ITIN) to work and obtain driver's licenses after overstaying tourist visas. The segment notes that many are rushing to finalize legal paperwork not out of fear of Trump, but to avoid rising administrative fees.
Executive Producer Donations, Job Karma, and Munich Meetups
Dave Thompson is knighted after contributing $1,000, framing it as a licensing fee for his engineering business. Other major donors, including Tyler Fox in Munich, receive "Job Karma" for their upcoming professional endeavors, and the hosts promote a new cycle of No Agenda meetups starting in Austria and Germany.
University of Minnesota Gopher Server Licensing Dispute
The University of Minnesota attempted to charge a $5,000 commercial licensing fee for the use of a Gopher server hosted at MTV.com in the early 1990s. To resolve the dispute, a deal was struck where the fee was waived in exchange for a VJ wearing a University of Minnesota Gopher t-shirt on-air. This event highlighted the early friction between academic internet protocols and emerging commercial interests.
