9 chapters across the catalog
No Agenda Mission Statement and Social Media Trolls
The hosts address social media comments demanding they support specific political candidates like Tucker Carlson. They reiterate the No Agenda mission statement: to deconstruct news media and reveal slanted reporting without political motivation. The show maintains an open-source approach, allowing third parties to use the name for merchandise and rebroadcasting.
Southern Border Crisis, Listener Feedback on Outrage
A listener email criticized the show for a perceived lack of "outrage" regarding the southern border crisis and President Biden's visit to El Paso. The hosts responded by emphasizing their mission to deconstruct media propaganda rather than deliver emotional outrage. They noted that the "whitewashing" of El Paso prior to the presidential visit was a predictable administrative action rather than a surprising news event.
The No Agenda website has been updated with new Podcasting 2.0 features and a formal mission statement. The show has also acquired the domain noagenda.net to simplify access for listeners. These technical updates come as the production approaches its 15th anniversary and the milestone of episode 1500 later this year.
Glenn Beck Listeners and the Mission Statement for News Deconstruction
New donors from Washington D.C. reported discovering the show through Glenn Beck's podcast, seeking an alternative to the "thick war propaganda" in the capital. The hosts emphasized their mission statement of deconstructing news narratives rather than providing traditional reporting. This approach is intended to help listeners "wake up" to the mechanics of media manipulation without becoming "woke" in the political sense.
Deconstruction Mission, Troll Room, Audience Engagement
The hosts reflect on their mission as "deconstructionists" rather than advocates, emphasizing their role in analyzing media narratives. They discuss the "Troll Room" community and the importance of independent media. Despite potential audience loss due to their stance on the Ukraine conflict, they vow to continue their independent analysis without corporate or advertising influence.
Cancer Recovery Support, Mission Statement Announcement
A producer from Seattle shared his journey through throat cancer treatment and upcoming surgery, requesting "karma" from the community. Additionally, the hosts announced that a formal mission statement for the No Agenda show has been completed and will be published to clarify the show's purpose and reduce listener grievances. The segment concluded with a discussion on "super immunity" claims related to previous swine flu exposure.
No Agenda Mission Statement, Podcast Deconstruction, Support Model
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the creation of a formal mission statement for the No Agenda show to clarify its purpose of media deconstruction. They contrast their listener-supported model with the high-production, ad-supported format of the Joe Rogan Experience. The hosts emphasize that their independence allows them to discuss topics that would be censored in a "cancel culture" environment.
Corporate Mission Statements and the Loss of Inspiration
The hosts compare the original, inspirational mission statements of tech giants like Apple and Twitter to their current, revenue-focused versions. They argue that brands now use "disingenuous" social causes like Pride Month to manufacture a sense of purpose they have otherwise lost.
Adam Curry reiterates the show's "formula" and provides instructions for listeners participating in Occupy Wall Street. He encourages protesters to use the language of the Arab Spring, specifically demanding "regime change" and a "NATO no-fly zone" to highlight the absurdity of foreign policy rhetoric when applied domestically.
