3 chapters across the catalog
Los Angeles County is experiencing record highs of flea-borne typhus, a bacterial infection linked to rats and homeless encampments. The outbreak is attributed to policies that ban certain rat poisons to protect mountain lion populations and a failure to enforce anti-camping ordinances.
Critical Infrastructure, Mountain Lion Amulet, Toilet Paper Karma
A listener in Colorado shares a story about using the No Agenda show as an "amulet" to ward off mountain lions while biking. The story involves a desperate search for toilet paper in the backcountry, leading to a "retroactive karma" moment involving a discarded wad of paper. The hosts use the anecdote to emphasize the importance of donating to the show to avoid "bad karma."
Mountain Lion Encounter and Backcountry Toilet Paper Story
A listener from Colorado shared a story about using the podcast to deter mountain lions while mountain biking. The anecdote involves a desperate search for toilet paper in the woods, which the listener interpreted as a sign to stop being a "boner" and finally donate to the show.
