Topic: Midnight

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated following the deployment of a massive American naval strike group to the Middle East. President Trump has called for a "fair and equitable deal" regarding nuclear weapons, warning that future strikes could exceed the intensity of last year's "Operation Midnight Hammer." Meanwhile, Iranian leadership has displayed defiant messaging in Tehran, threatening a "whirlwind" response to any military aggression.

The "Good News" segment featured Midnight, a black lab K9 in DeLand, Florida, who successfully tracked down a missing three-year-old boy in the woods. The dog was able to locate the child after being given a scent from a blanket, navigating thick brush that hindered his handler. Midnight was rewarded with a burger and a toy for his successful 45-minute search operation.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak perform a knighting ceremony for "Sir Iceman" and "Sir Dude Name Mike of Not That Paris." They remind producers that donation notes must be submitted by midnight Pacific Time the night before the show to be included in the current episode. The ceremony includes the traditional list of humorous "rewards" for the new knights.

A 1961 episode of The Twilight Zone titled "The Midnight Sun" is used as a metaphor for modern climate change rhetoric. The episode depicts a world doomed by the Earth moving closer to the sun, only to reveal a twist where the Earth is actually freezing as it moves away.

The hosts conduct a lengthy donation segment, thanking producers for their financial support under the "value-for-value" model. Notable donors include Sir Midnight of the Rivers, Sir Joseph, and Dutch podcaster Roderick Velo. The segment includes the reading of letters, the granting of "jobs karma," and the playing of various jingles requested by the contributors.

The hosts review a long list of potential tour titles, ranging from "The Koality Tour" to "Triggering You Bigly." A reference to Meryl Streep and the "dingo took my baby" meme is discussed, alongside various Australian slang terms and show-specific memes like "Hot Pockets."

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the 650th episode of No Agenda, marking the final broadcast from Curry's Wi-Fi enabled canal house in Amsterdam. The hosts discuss Dvorak's harmonica playing, referencing Dutch musician Toots Tielemans and the theme from Midnight Cowboy. They also touch on Supertramp's "Take the Long Way Home" as potential inspiration for future show segments.

The death of Al Goldstein, founder of Screw magazine and host of "Midnight Blue," prompts a discussion on the history of public access television in New York. Goldstein is remembered as a fierce free speech advocate who used his platform to challenge corporations and push the boundaries of broadcast censorship.

The U.S. Senate passed a budget resolution during a marathon session ending at 3:00 AM. Senator Robert Menendez is heard criticizing the practice of voting on "fundamental" foreign policy and national security amendments in the middle of the night without committee oversight. The hosts mock the exhausted appearance of the senators during the C-SPAN broadcast.

Woody Allen's film "Midnight in Paris" faced unusual criticism from French critics for allegedly ignoring the plight of poor Parisians earning below minimum wage. The hosts defend the film as a work of storytelling rather than a social message, praising Owen Wilson's performance in what they consider one of Allen's best works.