Topic: September

The hosts open the program by acknowledging the sudden death of Todd Cochrane, an early podcasting pioneer and founder of Blubrry, who passed away at age 61 from a heart attack. The conversation transitions to the anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Reference is made to the discovery of a hijacker's passport following the 2001 plane crashes.

The discussion begins with an update on Atomafuji, a 21-year-old rising star in sumo wrestling. He is currently leading the September tournament with only a few matches remaining. Predictions are made regarding his potential to reach the rank of Yakuzuna given his impressive physical stature and early career performance.

Media coverage of the September 11th anniversary shifts toward potential plea deals for Guantanamo Bay detainees. Deborah Burlingame, sister of pilot Charles Burlingame, advocates for victims' families at the New York City memorial. Observations are made regarding a perceived reduction in broadcast footage of the 2001 attacks in favor of other news cycles.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an emotional virtual address to the U.S. Congress, invoking the memories of Pearl Harbor and the September 11 attacks. Following the speech, President Biden signed a $1 billion military aid package including 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems and 2,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles. Zelenskyy continues to plead for a no-fly zone, though the White House remains hesitant to implement policies that could lead to direct conflict with Russia.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1380 of the No Agenda show on September 9, 2021. Curry broadcasts from Texas Hill Country while Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley. A brief discussion ensues regarding the physical discomfort caused by wearing a new pair of Audio Technica headphones for an extended period.

President Biden announces the start of the final US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, aiming for completion by September 11th. Simultaneously, 33 ancient artifacts are returned to Kabul. The hosts discuss the symbolic timing and the likelihood of the Taliban destroying the returned relics.

Donors from the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, and Guatemala sent birthday wishes, often in their native languages. A theory was proposed that the high number of September birthdays is a direct result of New Year's Eve celebrations nine months prior. The hosts expressed gratitude for the "double nickels on the dime" (55th) birthday support, which helped offset a previous month of mediocre donations.

The hosts read a list of birthdays for listeners and community members, noting several occurring on September 11. This regular segment serves to acknowledge the show's "boots on the ground" and maintain a personal connection with the audience.

A humorous discussion ensues regarding the high frequency of September birthdays, attributed to New Year's Eve celebrations nine months prior. One host shares a personal anecdote about his father having to sell an Austin Healy sports car to accommodate a baby seat.

Tim Gladney donated $209.11 to promote his site, Fakeologist.com, which explores theories regarding 9/11 as a media hoax. The segment mentions the documentary "September Clues" and various "psyops" theories involving NASA and historical events.

NASA has awarded Lockheed Martin a $20 million contract to develop a new, quieter, and more fuel-efficient supersonic passenger aircraft by 2020. The hosts reflect on the history of the Concorde, noting the trivia that the aircraft was scheduled for a return to service on September 11, 2001, the same day as the terrorist attacks.

Hillary Clinton unexpectedly left the September 11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero in New York City due to an apparent medical episode. Eyewitness reports and video footage indicate Clinton stumbled off a curb and appeared to faint before being helped into her motorcade van by her protective detail. During the incident, she reportedly lost a shoe, which was later recovered by her staff.

President Obama signed an executive order on August 30, 2016, extending the national emergency declared on September 14, 2001, for another year. The proclamation maintains legal authorities adopted to address terrorist threats following the 9/11 attacks. The hosts discuss the permanence of such "temporary" measures and the political difficulty of ever allowing them to expire.

Various internet theories and YouTube experts predict a major global event on September 23, 2015. Claims include a potential asteroid strike, a false flag nuclear event, and the Pope announcing a new world order at the United Nations. Evangelist Robert Breaker and others suggest this date could mark the "end of days" or the beginning of the rapture.

The hosts discuss the absence of a major "six-week cycle" event but note suspicious activity at Boston Airport involving a drill on September 11. They also mention a TSA agent at LAX who resigned and left a cryptic message, suggesting ongoing tension within airport security operations.

The hosts observe that the focus on Syria has successfully removed the NSA and Edward Snowden from the news cycle. They also note the "annoying" coincidence that Bashar al-Assad was born on September 11th. The discussion shifts to the G20 summit in St. Petersburg and Putin's reaction to U.S. accusations.

The hosts conclude the episode by anticipating the results of the G20 summit and potential military action in Syria. They play a classic James Bond clip regarding a dry martini. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, reminding listeners to support the show via their various websites.

As the show concludes, the hosts note that the upcoming September 11th anniversary falls within a "six-week cycle" of potential global action. A final produced clip compares the administration's condemnation of chemical weapons to the historical U.S. use of nuclear weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the current drone campaign's civilian toll. The show signs off with a reminder to support the "Value for Value" model.

A theory suggests that major historical tragedies, such as the Boston bombing and the September 11 attacks, coincide with the moon's apogee. The hosts plan to track the next apogee on May 13th to see if any significant global events occur.

John Dvorak claims that the "real" date for the end of the world—or at least a massive U.S. power outage—is September 21st, rather than the December date associated with the Mayan calendar. He jokingly suggests that the aliens moved the date up due to a scheduling conflict. The hosts plan for their "last show" on September 20th.