7 chapters across the catalog
Former mobster Michael Franzese claims that the assassination of John F. Kennedy was a "mob hit" orchestrated by New Orleans boss Carlos Marcello. Franzese argues the U.S. government refuses to release classified documents because the CIA is embarrassed that they could not prevent the mafia from killing a sitting president. The hosts discuss this as a potential "psy-op" involving the long-term withholding of government records.
The hosts pay tribute to guitarist Eddie Van Halen following his death from throat cancer. They discuss his Dutch heritage and share personal anecdotes about meeting him during his "5150" era with Sammy Hagar. Several listeners sent in "5150" themed donations ($51.50) in his honor.
Birthday Shoutouts and Mutton and Mead Song Request
The hosts give a first-birthday shoutout to a listener's son, Sammy, at the request of his mother, Lisa Stelter. They also discuss the "Mutton and Mead" theme of the knighthood ceremony, with Dvorak requesting that a producer create a song based on old Bing Crosby and Bob Hope "road show" tunes.
A new listener-run website, SlaveMart.co, is launched in Australia to sell No Agenda-themed merchandise, including "Shut Up Slave" t-shirts. The hosts discuss the difficulty of shipping items to Australia and welcome the local initiative. A birthday shout-out is given to Sammy Sosa.
1942 War Propaganda, You Can't Say No to a Soldier
The hosts analyze a 1942 song from the film "Iceland" titled "You Can't Say No to a Soldier," characterizing it as blatant war propaganda. The lyrics encourage women to be "dutiful" to servicemen to maintain morale during a desperate period of the war. They contrast this total-war social engineering with the "insincere" nature of modern conflicts.
Austin Benefit Concert, Waylon Payne and Rain Stick Superstition
A benefit concert in Austin, Texas, featuring Waylon Payne, son of Sammi Smith, is discussed in relation to local weather events. The host mentions being blamed by locals for rain during the outdoor event due to the show's recurring "rain stick" bit. The segment touches on Payne's portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis in the film "Walk the Line."
1942 War Morale and "You Can't Say No to a Soldier"
In 1942, a pivotal and desperate year for the Allied forces, the film "Iceland" featured a song by Sammy K titled "You Can't Say No to a Soldier." The lyrics encouraged women to be "dutiful" to servicemen to maintain morale during the war effort. This era of desperate patriotism and industrial productivity is contrasted with the perceived insincerity of later conflicts like the Vietnam War.
