6 chapters across the catalog
A report highlights the continued production of M1 Abrams tanks at a factory in Lima, Ohio, despite the Army stating it does not need them. Lawmakers like Jim Jordan defend the $40 million in "pork" spending as necessary to keep the facility operational for future needs.
Personal Cloud Storage, Lima Kickstarter and Amazon Echo
John C. Dvorak reviews the "Lima" personal cloud device, a Kickstarter project that plugs into a router to create a private cloud. He compares it unfavorably to Western Digital's personal cloud solutions, noting that the Lima software is not yet "ready for prime time." The hosts also briefly discuss the Amazon Echo, acknowledging that the device is constantly listening to users.
Lima Climate Agreement, Hillary Clinton Paris Joke
The hosts deconstruct the UN IPCC agreement reached in Lima, Peru. They characterize the document as a collection of non-committal verbs like "underscoring" and "urging," with no real financial commitments. A recurring show joke about Hillary Clinton getting her hair done in Paris is referenced in relation to the next meeting.
No Agenda Peerage, 69 Club and Global Producers
The No Agenda "Peerage Committee" recognizes various producers, including those in the "69 Club" who donate $69.69 or $69.33. Notable mentions include Gregory Lawrence, who donated based on his internal subnet IP address, and producers from diverse locations like Lima, Peru, and Nagasaki, Japan. The hosts discuss the administrative difficulties of managing the growing database of knights and dames.
Doctors in Peru have been on strike for five weeks, demanding higher wages in a country with a dynamic economy but stagnant public sector pay. Senior physicians reportedly earn as little as $1,500 a month. Protesters in Lima are using unique handheld pump horns that create a loud, high-pitched sound similar to an air horn, a device the hosts find more effective than the whistles used in European protests.
Knighting Ceremony and Mothership Sighting in Peru
John C. Dvorak performs a formal knighting ceremony for Tanya Wyman, elevating her to a "Double Dame" of the No Agenda Roundtable for her continued support. Adam Curry reports on a purported "mothership" sighting over Lima, Peru, which was captured on video and featured on local news. The segment transitions into a discussion about Peruvian alpaca blankets and the functionality of the PocketNoAgenda mobile app used by Curry's wife, Miss Mickey.
