Topic: Public Access

The No Agenda community expressed concern for long-time artist Kenny Ben, who has been hospitalized for over a week. The hosts reviewed recent artwork submissions, including the "Pfizer Pops" by Parker Pauly and "Post-it Notes" by Nessworks. Additionally, the Smithsonian Institution has launched "Smithsonian Open Access," a consolidated platform allowing users to search and reuse over 3 million 2D and 3D digital items from its collections without prior permission.

Katy Perry's recent public emotional struggles and interviews on Access Hollywood are characterized as potential publicity stunts to promote her new album and tour. The analysis suggests that her distress may be a genuine reaction to the 2016 election of Donald Trump, given her vocal support for Hillary Clinton. Comparisons are made to Britney Spears' historical breakdown, questioning the authenticity of Perry's "authentic self" rebranding.

The death of Al Goldstein, founder of Screw magazine and host of "Midnight Blue," prompts a discussion on the history of public access television in New York. Goldstein is remembered as a fierce free speech advocate who used his platform to challenge corporations and push the boundaries of broadcast censorship.