Topic: Periscope

Dilbert creator Scott Adams endorsed the show on his Periscope broadcast, leading to an influx of new listeners. Additionally, the No Agenda Christmas album by Sir Chris Wilson remains available for the holiday season, featuring the "Ring Doorbell Hack" track.

A PBS NewsHour Periscope stream featured a caption calling Donald Trump a "racist treasonous man-child." The hosts discuss the infiltration of "social justice warriors" into media and tech companies, arguing that such internal cultures lead to overt institutional bias.

Scott Adams' reaction to the Tesla Cybertruck is discussed, with Adams admitting he went from hating the design to wanting one within three days. The hosts compare Elon Musk's "black magic" persuasion to that of Steve Jobs, noting how the "Cyber" branding appeals to both tech-obsessed millennials and boomer car culture. They remain skeptical of the vehicle's production viability following the failed window demonstration.

Dilbert creator Scott Adams posits that President Donald Trump has successfully merged politics with entertainment. Adams argues that Trump's use of Twitter and rallies should be viewed through an "entertainment filter" rather than a traditional government filter. Under this theory, media outrage and public protests are not independent reactions but are actually integrated components of the "show" orchestrated by the administration.

A specific clip from the Joe Rogan podcast is analyzed where Vijaya Gadde explains the ban of Alex Jones based on a Periscope video. Gadde is accused of misrepresenting Jones's words by skipping context that framed his "battle rifles" comment as a call for self-defense against "red teams" rather than an incitement to violence against the media. This discrepancy is cited as evidence of institutional bias within Twitter's safety team.

The banning of Alex Jones from Twitter is discussed in the context of Jack Dorsey's interview with Joe Rogan. Tim Pool's analysis suggests Jones was banned for confronting CNN's Oliver Darcy on Periscope, a Twitter-owned platform. The segment contrasts this with the lack of action against left-leaning accounts, attributing Twitter's enforcement to media pressure rather than consistent rule application.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has officially entered the 2020 presidential race, beginning her campaign in Iowa. The hosts critique her attempt to appear "relatable" through a Periscope video where she drinks a beer, comparing it unfavorably to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's social media presence.

Twitter permanently suspended Alex Jones and InfoWars following a series of incidents, including his confrontation with Senator Marco Rubio and CEO Jack Dorsey. A key factor in the ban was Twitter's policy of considering "In Real Life" (IRL) behavior when moderating accounts. NPR's coverage of the ban is criticized for its framing of Jones's comments regarding journalists and the Second Amendment.

RT (Russia Today) published a 2016 pitch deck from Twitter that proposed a $1.5 million advertising package for the US election. The deck included "exclusive closed betas" and customized emojis. The hosts analyze the marketing jargon and the high cost of promoted tweets compared to their actual engagement value.

Former baseball player Lenny Dykstra posted a series of controversial videos on Twitter directed at Lena Dunham, offering unsolicited advice on marriage and traditional gender roles. Dykstra, who has a history of legal and financial troubles, claimed he could "rescue" Dunham and her fans from disillusionment. The hosts discuss the rise of unpolished, direct-to-camera video content on platforms like Periscope.

Scott Adams published a blog post regarding "hallucinations" and the alternate universes created by political winners and losers. The discussion highlights a recurring historical pattern where opponents claim sitting presidents like Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama will declare martial law to seek a third term. The hosts also critique Adams' frequent use of Periscope for video broadcasts.

A listener attempted to get a "No Agenda" shout-out on Lionel's Periscope stream. The hosts discuss the practice of "log rolling" and mutual promotion between alternative media personalities.

House Democrats, led by civil rights icon John Lewis, staged a sit-in on the House floor to demand a vote on gun control legislation. The protest was broadcast via Periscope and Facebook Live after the official C-SPAN cameras were turned off. The hosts mock the event as a "rowdy slumber party" involving pizza and Dunkin' Donuts, noting that the Senate had already voted down the bills in question.

Snapchat faces a lawsuit after a user crashed while using the app's "speed filter" to document driving at 107 mph. The segment also covers instances of violent crimes, including rape and assault, being live-streamed or recorded for social media "clout." A child psychologist explains that for some teenagers, events do not feel "real" until they are posted online.

Activists from the Black Lives Matter movement, including DeRay McKesson, met with Hillary Clinton to discuss criminal justice reform and police use-of-force standards. The segment suggests the movement is being positioned as a political wing for the Democratic party, potentially funded by George Soros's Open Society Institute.