Topic: Richard Wagner

The media coverage of Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group mutiny is analyzed following reports from NBC's Richard Engel. Prigozhin, previously associated with the Internet Research Agency bot farm during the 2016 election, is now characterized as a mercenary commander in exile in Belarus. Skepticism is expressed regarding the sudden shift in media branding of the Wagner Group and the legitimacy of the reported power struggle within the Kremlin.

The Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, is reportedly extracting $500 million annually in gold and diamonds from the Central African Republic. While the group provides security for the local government, international reports highlight allegations of violence and resource exploitation. A monument in the capital, Bangui, honors the Russian presence, reflecting the group's deep integration into the state's security apparatus.

Adam Curry broadcasts from Rotterdam, Netherlands, while John C. Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley for episode 704 of the No Agenda show. The hosts discuss their pre-stream rituals, including Curry's superstition regarding the timing of playing Richard Wagner's "The Ride of the Valkyries." They acknowledge the "Ides of March" date and set the stage for the media assassination to follow.

A series of birthday wishes are shared for listeners and their families, including a special mention for a six-year-old in Norway. The segment also notes the birth of a new "grand human resource," James Rodney Middlebrook, and celebrates the birthday of composer Richard Wagner.