5 chapters across the catalog
The hosts acknowledge listener birthdays, anniversaries, and new births, including a "new human resource" named Olive. The "de-douching" ritual is performed for first-time donors and those returning to the fold. Anecdotes include a fire alarm "sign" leading to a donation and a 16-year-old listener being "reeled in" by talk of cataract surgery.
Listener Feedback, Media Bias, Monitoring the Show
The hosts review critical letters from listeners who claim the show has become too partisan and "pro-Trump." One listener mentions she "monitors" the newsletter to see if the show will return to its non-partisan roots, comparing it unfavorably to the BBC. The hosts dismiss these claims as symptoms of "Orange Man Bad" syndrome, noting that the critics often fail to recognize the show's consistent deconstruction of all political sides.
Birthdays and Jobs Karma, The "Conspiracy Theory Guy"
The hosts read birthday wishes and a letter from a listener who recently quit his job at a sushi bar. The listener describes being dubbed the "conspiracy theory guy" by his boss for sharing "No Agenda" style insights with customers. The hosts grant him "jobs karma" to help him find a new position.
Spousal Listenership, No Agenda Conversion Stories
A letter from a wife in Alabama describes her transition from hating the podcast to becoming a purposeful listener. The hosts discuss the "alien" nature of their analysis compared to mainstream media and how the show often grows on skeptical spouses over time.
No Agenda, Donation Segment and Listener Notes
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak read letters from donors, including a "house selling karma" request from Winnipeg and a birthday celebration from Michigan. Despite the overall funding shortfall, several listeners contribute amounts like $111.11 and $174.85. The hosts acknowledge supporters from diverse locations including Moscow, Australia, and the UK, while granting "job karma" to those transitioning careers.
