5 chapters across the catalog
Software company Basecamp faced a mass resignation of one-third of its staff after the founders banned political discussions at work. The conflict began over a juvenile list of customer names, which new hires labeled as a diversity issue. The hosts praise the founders for prioritizing work over social activism.
SiriusXM Channel 127, known as "Progress," is described as a hub for aggressive left-wing talk radio. The content is characterized as featuring racially charged rhetoric and smug political commentary from hosts and callers alike.
Mike Rogers, Radio Ambitions and Mike Huckabee Strategy
Former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers is pursuing a career in talk radio. The hosts compare this move to Mike Huckabee's strategy of using media presence to build a national brand and "defend the record" before a potential presidential run. They argue that Rogers is attempting to become a household name through radio syndication to facilitate future political ambitions.
No Agenda is nominated for the Podcast Awards in the "People's Choice" and "Politics" categories. The hosts review their competition, including "Free Talk Live" and "WTF with Mark Maron," noting that most other nominees rely on traditional advertising. They argue that No Agenda should win simply for its refusal to accept commercial sponsorships.
The hosts discuss the career shift of Dennis Miller into right-wing talk radio. They critique the defunct Air America network, describing it as dreadful and overly politically correct. Dvorak notes that despite his interest in various radio formats, the fawning nature of the Air America hosts made the programming unwatchable for him.
