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The hosts review the recent "Best Of" episode produced by Bill Walsh, titled "This Really Happened." The retrospective focused on the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and the messaging used prior to the vaccine rollout. Listeners reacted strongly to the reminder of past government and media claims, noting how quickly the public has forgotten the specific details of the 2020 response.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Introduce 2022 Best-of Mixes
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce a special episode of No Agenda featuring a compilation of "end-of-show mixes" from 2022. Curry explains that he is recovering from gum surgery and may have difficulty speaking, leading to this curated retrospective of the year's media deconstruction. The hosts highlight how these musical and audio montages serve as a historical document of the year's news cycles and cultural shifts.
Mainstream media outlets are criticized for airing year-end retrospectives and "B-list" guests during the holiday season. Michael Moore appeared on Chris Hayes' MSNBC program for an hour-long segment that lacked usable clips or substantive new information. The trend of major networks taking time off while claiming the country is in crisis is noted as hypocritical.
The hosts conclude their 2012 retrospective by noting the State Department's travel warnings for Haiti due to crime and disease, contrasting this with the Clinton Foundation's hotel projects in the country. They sign off for the final time in 2012, wishing listeners a happy New Year.
No Agenda Episode 425 Introduction and Retrospective Setup
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce episode 425 of the No Agenda Show, recorded on July 12, 2012. They explain that this special episode serves as a retrospective, featuring a re-broadcast of segment 200.5 from May 2010 to illustrate how the show has evolved over two years. The hosts reflect on the "noise factor" and personal changes since the original recording.
