7 chapters across the catalog
Plumber Producers, 70,000 Cambodian Monks, Nobel Peace Prize
A listener who is a plumber with a mass communications degree highlights the value of trade work. In international news, 70,000 Cambodian Buddhist monks reportedly nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, an event largely ignored by mainstream media. The monks expressed appreciation for Trump's diplomatic efforts in the region.
Producer Donations, Alaska and Cardiff by the Sea
Donations from producers in Palmer, Alaska, and Cardiff by the Sea, California, are acknowledged, including a "de-douching" request for a creator of the "Trump Dumps" jingle. A producer named Mike Salmon apologized for an overly long previous note promoting his inn, explaining he was over-excited about his new business venture. The segment features various listener-requested jingles and "Monk Karma" sound bites.
Chef Rob McHugh announces a No Agenda meetup at his new gastropub, The Fat Monk, in New York City on April 25th. Additionally, producer Nick Hampshire is credited with creating custom RSS feeds for the whitehouse.gov website.
Dame Tanya announces that Chef Rob McHugh has opened a new restaurant called The Fat Monk in Manhattan. Located on Columbus Avenue, the venue is recommended as a new location for No Agenda producer meetups.
General James Mattis Reputation and Marine Corps Culture
A producer and former Marine sergeant provides a detailed defense of General James Mattis, describing him as a "warrior monk" with a cult following among troops. The note highlights Mattis's habit of checking on guards in the middle of the night and his reluctance to risk lives without clear intelligence. The producer contrasts Mattis's leadership with that of former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus.
Glenn Greenwald participated in the Monk Debates in Canada alongside Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, facing off against General Michael Hayden and Alan Dershowitz. The debate focused on the "surveillance state" versus the threat of terrorism. The hosts characterize the event as "bland," with both sides sticking to their established talking points without offering new insights.
A clip from the Kentucky Derby coverage features Natalie Morales misidentifying the band Rascal Flatts. Additionally, a segment from the television show "Monk" is played, featuring a joke about how naturalized citizens are the only ones who actually study the U.S. Constitution. The band's cover of "Life Is A Highway" is mentioned to correct the previous error.
