8 chapters across the catalog
The public health narrative surrounding monkeypox has shifted from "gay and bisexual men" to the clinical term "men who have sex with men" (MSM). This change is attributed to pressure from the "queer community" to avoid stigmatization. The hosts revisit the "patient zero" story involving a woman who touched a monkey after a truck crash in Pennsylvania, noting the media has largely abandoned that origin story.
Noodle Gun Incidents and Mainstream Media Skepticism
Listeners shared stories of using "No Agenda" analysis to counter mainstream media narratives in personal debates, referred to as "noodle gun" episodes. Topics included defending law enforcement against claims of universal corruption and challenging the idea that all Trump voters are racists. A donor from the UK noted that the Daily Mail is often more ridiculed than Fox News in the United States.
Artist Joshua Pettigrew sends a donation and a note explaining his recent absence from the show's art submissions. Pettigrew was responsible for the popular Pete Buttigieg "Alfred E. Neuman" artwork. Another listener, Mark J, recalls discovering the show through John C. Dvorak's mentions on TWiT and notes his immediate connection to the show's media deconstruction.
Laura Willems surprises her husband Billy with a knighthood for his 56th birthday. She credits the No Agenda show with helping her maintain her sanity while dealing with her mother, who she describes as "entrenched in Dimension B" due to constant consumption of mainstream media.
The hosts acknowledge the success of the TPO Podcast in the Netherlands and its host Roderick Veelo. They also address persistent listener inquiries regarding QAnon, with one host stating his conviction that the movement is a "psychological operation" (psy-op) designed to manipulate public attention.
Political Ad Spending, Federal Election Campaign Act
Total online political advertising spending in the 2016 election cycle reached an estimated $1.4 billion. Amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act aim to include "paid digital communication" under the same disclosure rules as traditional broadcast media. The new regulations would require news stories, commentaries, and blogs to disclose ties to political funding if they are controlled by candidates or parties.
Big Tech Definition, Media Rivalry with Facebook
A debate regarding the definition of "Big Tech" distinguishes between product-based companies like Apple and Intel versus advertising-based companies like Facebook. Traditional media networks are seen as being in direct competition with Facebook for the $1.4 billion in digital ad revenue. This financial rivalry is cited as the primary reason for the intense negative coverage of Facebook by broadcast networks.
A donor from the Willamette Valley, Sir 10CFR50 Appendix B, shares a personal story of remarriage and relocation to Oregon. He provides an observation on the decline of English grammar, specifically the modern tendency to say "me and Bill" instead of "Bill and I." The segment concludes with banter about a host's makeshift drum kit and the use of a Yeti Blue microphone.
