Topic: Rogue

The hosts read through various donations from producers across the country, including a $1,000 contribution from Brian Mossman. A discussion about wine from the Rogue Valley in Oregon leads Adam to mention a new Roman-Italian restaurant in Fredericksburg, Texas. Other donors include "Sir Donald of the Fire Bottles" and the "Archduke of Japan."

A listener known as Sir Rogue contributed a significant donation via anonymous postal money orders to achieve the rank of Duke of the Pacific Trash Vortex. The donation included a request for "R2-D2 karma" to assist with a complex building project. The hosts verified the cumulative donation totals in the back office before officially bestowing the title.

Lindsey from the "Rogue Ways" podcast reached out to the hosts following a clip usage, leading to a discussion about the etiquette of podcast guest requests. The hosts expressed a general policy against joint appearances on other shows, citing the time and effort required. They also noted the success of a recent rare interview with "Tina the Keeper," which outperformed many other episodes on the interviewer's feed.

Executive Producer "Rogue" contributes a significant donation and requests an upgrade to "Earl of the Pacific Trash Vortex." Rogue also requests that $1,000 of the donation be used to endow a knighthood for Donald J. Trump, suggesting the former president needs a new "electronic home" after being de-platformed.

Dr. Steve Pieczenik suggests to Adam Curry that President Xi may be losing control of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and internal security services. Pieczenik claims these groups are heavily staffed by individuals from northeastern provinces who are unhappy with the economy. The theory posits that the virus outbreak might have been a "rogue op" intended as an economic hit against the West.

The hosts read a list of donors from the Delray Beach meetup, including Tyler O'Brien and J.A. Hayes III. They acknowledge the hospitality of the Florida "No Agenda" community and mention the band Rogue Theory, recommended by one of the producers.

A professor from the University of Tehran, speaking on EuroNews, characterized the United States as a "rogue regime" for the assassination of Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. He argued that these leaders were instrumental in defeating ISIS in Iraq. The professor criticized Western exceptionalism and the history of US intervention in Libya, Afghanistan, and Yemen.

Ryan Gleman receives a "de-douching" after his first donation, while Sir John Overall is promoted to Baronette Sir Rogue of the Taverns. The segment includes a quote from a 10-year-old listener regarding the unreliability of mainstream news.

Sir Rogue attained the rank of Viscount of the Palouse and Silver Mountain following a donation of $111.11. The request included a celebration of International Scotch Day with Isle of Jura whiskey and French onion soup. Additionally, "redo karma" was requested for a diesel engine swap on a 30-year-old Isuzu.

The show conducted a formal knighting ceremony for Dame Drea, Mad Dame of the Mid-Valley, and a title change for Sir Rogue to Viscount of the Palouse and Silver Mountain. The ceremony includes the traditional reading of the "menu" and instructions for obtaining custom rings from No Agenda Nation.

Speculation regarding the Saudi government's eventual explanation for Khashoggi's death includes the possibility of a "rendition gone wrong" or an accidental killing. There are suggestions of palace intrigue where King Salman might use the incident to discipline or remove his son, the Crown Prince, from power. Predictions indicate the Saudis will likely blame a rogue operation and execute several conspirators to close the matter.

The hosts identify "tells" or micro-expressions in Al Gore's interview, specifically an awkward chuckle when discussing the scientific community. Gore claimed that 99-plus percent of scientists are aligned on climate objectives and compared dissenters to "flat earthers." He also labeled the United States a "rogue nation" for its stance on the Paris Agreement. The rapid development of Hurricane Michael is discussed as a potential "freak storm" used to bolster climate narratives.

President Trump delivered a speech outlining a new strategy to confront the "rogue regime" in Iran and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. The hosts discuss the lack of a singular "bad guy" figure in Iran for public relations purposes. They also note the ongoing diplomatic rift between Qatar and Saudi Arabia as a potential flashpoint.

Adam Curry details technical struggles with Apple's undocumented "sandboxing" of the HTTP 0.9 protocol, which broke his Shoutcast streaming setup. He also criticizes automatic updates in Rogue Amoeba's Loopback software. The segment includes a story about valley pioneer George Morrow and a critique of Apple's current direction regarding professional users.

A local news report featuring a police officer pulling over a driver dressed as Darth Vader is criticized as a produced publicity stunt for the movie "Rogue One." The segment is cited as an example of how police departments and media outlets collaborate on "idiotic" viral content.

The hosts review "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," focusing on the use of CGI to recreate deceased or aged actors like Peter Cushing and Carrie Fisher. While praising the action, they express fatigue with the Star Wars franchise. They also briefly discuss Woody Allen's "Cafe Society" on Amazon, criticizing its ending.

The hosts review the latest software updates from Rogue Amoeba, specifically the transition from Audio Hijack Pro to the redesigned Audio Hijack. The discussion highlights the improved user interface and the efficiency of Fission for quick audio editing and clipping. One host demonstrates the software's capabilities by isolating a "calm down" vocal clip in real-time.

Author Ellen Brown suggests that former Governor Eliot Spitzer was targeted by banks due to his opposition to their power. The segment references the "Wesley Clark Seven," a theory regarding seven nations targeted for regime change because they lacked independent central banks. A producer completing his knighthood requests Pappy Van Winkle bourbon as part of his ceremony.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pushing for "rogue site" legislation, claiming it is necessary to protect 19 million American jobs from foreign intellectual property theft. The hosts mock the campaign, which is supported by 350 trade associations, suggesting the government itself is the primary entity "ripping off" the public.

Donor Dale Thornton promotes his iPhone application, "Rogue Agent," which allows users to overlay military-style graphics like rifle scopes and night vision onto their photos. The hosts describe the app as having a "renegade spy" aesthetic and mention its humorous potential for everyday photography.