Topic: Swamp

The show acknowledges top donors, including Brandon Mango and Joshua Kaufelt, who are named Secretary Generals. A knighting ceremony is held for Sir Joseph, Lord of the Central Jersey Swamps. The hosts emphasize the "honor system" for tracking donations and thank various "Dames" and "Knights" for their financial support.

PBS featured NYU historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat to analyze Donald Trump's rhetoric through the lens of authoritarianism. Ben-Ghiat claimed that Trump's "drain the swamp" slogan was originally used by Mussolini; however, fact-checkers have noted that Mussolini used the phrase literally regarding physical swamps, whereas the political metaphor is considered uniquely American.

Dame Jennifer provides details for an upcoming No Agenda meetup in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 16th. She also wishes a happy birthday to "Sir Greg Knight of the Surprise Headlocks." A host mentions that one of the guests, Tom Blomquist, was a writer for the "Swamp Thing" television series in the early 1990s.

An acting role in an episode of the "Swamp Thing" television series involved playing a drug-addicted rock star named Nathan. The actor unsuccessfully tried to change a line of dialogue where the character used the outdated word "blotto" to describe being intoxicated. The episode is currently difficult to find online, with only brief clips available on YouTube.

A comparison is drawn between Bastille Day and Donald Trump's "drain the swamp" rhetoric. The discussion focuses on Trump's public telegraphing of upcoming ICE raids scheduled for Sunday, questioning whether the lack of surprise indicates a strategic feint or a scam.

Anthony Scaramucci argues that Donald Trump made a mistake by hiring Reince Priebus, whom he describes as a "cesspool operator" incapable of draining the swamp. He discusses the dramatic reduction in White House leaks following the departures of Priebus and Bannon. Scaramucci also touches on rumors of the Oval Office being bugged, noting that the room was completely dismantled and rebuilt in August 2017.

Reports from a "mini-meetup" in Miami and upcoming events in Frankfurt and Atlanta are shared. The hosts discuss the diverse demographics of No Agenda listeners, ranging from "swamp people" in Louisiana to pilots, dentists, and "spooks." They emphasize the positive social atmosphere of these gatherings.

Former publishing magnate Conrad Black characterized Donald Trump's presidency as a "bloodless civil war" intended to clean up the "Washington sleaze factory." Black argued that decades of incompetent American policymaking led to economic decline and humanitarian crises in the Middle East. He asserted that Trump's "drain the swamp" rhetoric is a necessary response to a failed political establishment.

The White House Correspondents Dinner is declared a dead event following the 2018 controversy. With Donald Trump refusing to attend and celebrities staying away to avoid political fallout, the dinner has become a gathering of "the swamp" and media blowhards. The prediction is that future dinners will be forced to adopt much safer, less televised formats to avoid further embarrassment.

Curry describes his attempt to convince Dutch millennials that the 1930s slang term "blotto" is the new hip alternative to "lit." He recalls being forced to use the word in a script for the *Swamp Thing* TV series in the 1990s, which he felt ruined his performance.

The hosts thank executive producers Bruce Wilkie, Johnny of the Swamp, and Ron Nooren for their "value for value" donations. They discuss the pronunciation of Puyallup, Washington, and mention upcoming meetups in Washington D.C. for the inauguration. Curry also notes his upcoming appearance on Alex Jones' show.

Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, including Rosa DeLauro, criticize Donald Trump's cabinet picks as "stooges and cronies." They accuse the president-elect of filling the "swamp" with individuals intent on dismantling the agencies they are appointed to lead.

The media's focus on racism following the election of Donald Trump is analyzed, specifically targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). SPLC editor Ryan Lentz is criticized for linking Trump's "drain the swamp" YouTube announcement to white supremacy. The claim is made that the media is attempting to frame common political slogans as coded racist language.

The use of specific terminology by LAX eyewitnesses, such as "belongings," "be screened," and "hit the deck," is criticized as sounding scripted rather than natural. An anecdote about the television show "Swamp Thing" illustrates how writers often force actors to use unnatural slang like "blotto." The analysis suggests that the language used in news interviews often mirrors law enforcement or cinematic scripts.

An anecdote regarding an acting role in the "Swamp Thing" television series highlights a disagreement over script dialogue. The speaker recounts an unsuccessful attempt to change the word "blotto" to more contemporary slang like "baked" or "wasted." The episode featured Rick Moretti from Magnum P.I. but is currently unavailable on Hulu.

The program concludes with a critique of William Shatner's recent appearance on Jay Leno, where he allegedly told fabricated stories about a motorcycle crash. A host mentions their own past acting role as a rock star in the "Smoke and Mirrors" episode of the Swamp Thing television series. The show ends with a sign-off from Guilford and Northern California.