Topic: Sushi

The hosts perform "make-goods" for previous errors, including a corrected knighthood for Mike Rozier, a vintage muscle car collector. Cassandra Faire, a dual citizen, sends a collection of mint Canadian coins and discontinued pennies to Adam Curry. Dame Bay Area's Wildfire clarifies her husband's identity and shares an anecdote about a $333.32 receipt from a trip to Alaska.

Al Jazeera reports on the growing jellyfish industry in Thailand as traditional fish stocks dwindle. Jellyfish are exported to Japan, South Korea, and the US, primarily for Asian-American communities. An anecdote follows about a host getting sick from jellyfish sushi in Hawaii and using "creosote pills" to settle his stomach during a flight, much to the alarm of other passengers.

President Biden joked that "turkey is infrastructure" during the annual turkey pardon, while the St. Louis Federal Reserve published a chart suggesting consumers switch to Tofurky to save money. The segment also covers the emergence of "faux fish" made from tomatoes and algae as part of a broader trend toward synthetic food.

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory for the Netherlands, citing both COVID-19 risks and potential terrorist threats. This follows the high-profile assassination of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries in Amsterdam. In local news, the owner of Ninja Sushi in Del City, Oklahoma, donated to the show after facing pressure from a business partner to receive a vaccine.

A report of a Fresno man pulling a five-foot tapeworm from his body after eating salmon sushi prompts a discussion on food safety. John Dvorak explains the traditional Japanese method of treating salmon with "sake lees" (fermented yeast goo) and smoking to kill parasites, warning against eating raw salmon prepared by non-specialists.

A "story of the day" involves a Marin County judge who allegedly contracted a parasite from contaminated sushi. According to the anecdote, during a dinner party, a small worm traveled up the judge's esophagus and exited through his nose while he was speaking to guests.

The discussion shifts to the generally poor quality of American school lunches and the political backlash against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. The hosts argue that the "unidentifiable crap" served in schools is a more pressing issue than the "appropriative" nature of the recipes. They conclude that the catering staff's attempts at diversity are being met with irrational hostility from student activists.

The hosts read birthday wishes and a letter from a listener who recently quit his job at a sushi bar. The listener describes being dubbed the "conspiracy theory guy" by his boss for sharing "No Agenda" style insights with customers. The hosts grant him "jobs karma" to help him find a new position.

A final knighting ceremony is held for top-tier donors, granting them titles and access to the "mutton and mead" of the roundtable. The hosts reiterate that the audience is "not the product" and thank them for proving that a content-driven, ad-free model is viable. The segment transitions into the second half of the show with a final expression of gratitude.

Steve Marchi is knighted as "Sir Steve Marchi, Paladin of the Light" after reaching the required donation threshold. A story is shared about a chance encounter with Alex Jones at a sushi restaurant in Austin, where Jones was reportedly on his phone the entire time. The segment concludes with a "douchebag call-out" requested by the new knight for several of his friends.

A discussion on travel safety emphasizes avoiding seafood and bisque before flights to prevent food poisoning, citing a recent incident involving a listener's husband in Croatia. An anecdote describes a passenger using Japanese creosote pills on a plane, causing a fire scare due to the pungent odor. Further donations are acknowledged from listeners in New Jersey, Alaska, and Massachusetts.

A professional photo shoot was conducted at the command center to promote No Agenda t-shirts, featuring Adam's roommate as a model. The hosts discuss the quality of Cafe Press merchandise and the technical setup involving professional lighting and a Nikon camera. A humorous conflict is recounted regarding wasabi stains left on a keyboard after the crew ate sushi paid for by donor David Bailey.

The hosts review Ozuma, a Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, criticizing it for being overpriced and pretentious. They noted the sushi bar was empty and the Kobe beef did not meet expectations. The dinner was marked by expensive sake and a surly atmosphere.