Topic: Puerto Rico

Music sensation Bad Bunny is described as a "manufactured" star managed by Remos Entertainment, a company owned by a former Venezuelan vice minister under Hugo Chavez. A "boots on the ground" report from Puerto Rico claims the artist's rise was funded by Venezuelan military interests rather than organic popularity.

During a cabinet meeting, a California rice farmer informed President Trump that countries like India and Thailand are dumping rice into the U.S. market, particularly affecting Puerto Rico. Trump directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to address the issue and investigate why India has exemptions or is bypassing trade rules. The discussion also includes a brief aside on the proper way to cook Basmati rice.

Donations from Tennessee, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico are acknowledged, including a debate over the tax implications of Puerto Rican statehood. The segment concludes with a mention of the band Mercy Me's new single, "Oh Death."

John Dvorak shares a "tip of the day" follow-up regarding Puerto Rican listeners complaining about his previous comments on Goya Adobo seasoning. The discussion touches on the benefits of Puerto Rico's current status, including the lack of federal income tax, and the ongoing debate over U.S. statehood.

Joe Biden sparked controversy during a Zoom call by appearing to refer to Donald Trump's supporters as "garbage." The comment followed a joke made by insult comic Tony Hinchcliffe at a Madison Square Garden rally, where he referred to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre later attempted to clarify that Biden was referring specifically to the comedian's rhetoric, not the voters.

The View co-host Sunny Hostin appeared on the PBS show "Finding Your Roots," where she discovered her ancestors were Spanish slaveholders in Puerto Rico. Hostin, who identifies as Black and has advocated for reparations, expressed shock at her deep European roots and her family's involvement in the slave trade.

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a level 5 emergency warning for Typhoon Nanmadol, which is packing winds up to 170 mph. The segment compares the massive scale of the Japanese typhoon to the media coverage of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico, which has significantly lower wind speeds.

Caitlin Williams, a registered nurse and soap maker, celebrates Nurses Week with a donation. Michael Bernstein promotes a tiny home meetup in Puerto Rico and his "Mutual Win" luxury shipping container business. The segment concludes with a $200 donation from Sir Salahouser, who introduces the 70s term "jive-ass turkey" to the show's lexicon.

The donation segment continues with Sir Damien of Isabella from Puerto Rico and a "Roganite" donor from Arkansas. A request is fulfilled to play the "China is Asshole" clip between Howard Dean screams. The hosts emphasize that executive producer credits are "real credits" recognized in the industry. The segment concludes with a reminder of the show's formula: "We go out, we hit people in the mouth."

A listener shares a tip regarding travel to Puerto Rico, claiming that using Hibiclens antimicrobial skin cleaner in the nose immediately before a PCR test turned a positive result into a negative one. This anecdote is used to question the reliability of the current testing regime.

Joe Biden's climate speeches are analyzed, specifically his claims that wildfires and floods are "threatening our suburbs." The hosts argue that Biden is conflating climate change with civil unrest, suggesting that the "burning suburbs" meme is a setup for future rioting if Trump is re-elected. They also mock Biden's confusion regarding LED light bulbs and his criticism of Trump's response to Puerto Rico.

Protests occur in Puerto Rico over government propaganda, while Venezuelan migrants face squalid conditions in quarantine facilities. In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro fired his Health Minister after disagreements over social distancing measures. The hosts also play a "testing song" parodying the global obsession with mass diagnostic testing.

The Super Bowl halftime show featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira is analyzed regarding its "empowerment" messaging versus its visual presentation. The involvement of Jay-Z and Roc Nation as consultants is discussed as a strategic move by the NFL to move past previous controversies. Additionally, the appearance of the Puerto Rican flag is linked to the island's 51 Democratic delegates and Michael Bloomberg's heavy advertising spend in the territory.

The US Army has banned soldiers from using TikTok on government phones due to security concerns. In other news, Facebook is banning "deepfake" videos, and Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. Additionally, 500 Delta Airlines employees are suing Lands' End, claiming their uniforms caused rashes and hair loss.

Audio reports from meetups in Kitchener, Ontario, and Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, are shared. The Kitchener report features several producers introducing themselves, while the Puerto Rico update comes from Jambo Joe at The Cannon Club.

The No Agenda community is holding meetups in Puerto Rico, Ontario, Nashville, and Chicago, including a gathering at the "Midwest Furry Fest." A report from a recent meetup in The Hague noted that twelve producers attended, including an individual from a national intelligence service, reinforcing the host's theory that "spooks" attend every meetup.

Upcoming meetups are announced for London, California, Puerto Rico, and Ontario. A detailed report from a recent Sydney meetup describes ten attendees drinking "Willie the Boatman" ale and connecting with other producers via FaceTime. The hosts celebrate the "cross-border" nature of the community and the recording of a new "Gitmo Nation" anthem by the Australian group.

The Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, described herself as a "climate change survivor," a term the hosts compare to "Holocaust survivor." Meanwhile, actors Jane Fonda and Sam Waterston were arrested at the U.S. Capitol during a Green New Deal protest. The hosts criticize the "uninspired" chanting and the perceived vanity of the celebrity-led demonstration.

A massive scandal erupts in Puerto Rico after the leak of a 900-page Telegram chat log involving Governor Ricardo Rosselló. The logs contain misogynistic and homophobic slurs, as well as discussions about using a "troll network" to manipulate public opinion.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a Green New Deal town hall on MSNBC, comparing the climate crisis to the national response after 9/11. She drew a parallel between the 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria and the casualties of the 2001 terrorist attacks to justify massive policy shifts.