Topic: Thomas C Adams

The hosts discuss the history of nasty political campaigns, noting that the Jefferson-Adams race was far more vitriolic than the current cycle. They mention past allegations of Democrats seeking help from the USSR. They also recall the harsh criticisms Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton leveled at each other during the 2008 primary.

Adam Curry shares a personality profile based on his birth date, identifying as an "Eight of Diamonds." The profile describes a need for material power and independence, shared by figures like Thomas Jefferson and Salvador Dalí.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program with their traditional greetings. Curry references calling CQ on 12 meters in FEMA Region 6, while Dvorak shares quotes attributed to Thomas Edison regarding failure and success.

The hosts conduct a formal knighting ceremony for Thomas Fields and Adam Michalajczyk, who have reached the required donation threshold. The ceremony includes the traditional "hookers and blow" litany, officially inducting them as Knights of the No Agenda Round Table.

The show recognizes several high-tier donors and executive producers for their financial support, specifically highlighting those who contributed during the 10-10-10 drive. Adam Burkpile is credited for his work on the Pocket No Agenda app, while other producers like Eric Hirtha and Thomas Nussbaum are thanked for their contributions. The hosts emphasize their value-for-value model as the sole means of financing the program.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak conduct a formal knighthood ceremony for Adam Burkpile and Thomas Nussbaum. Both individuals are recognized for their significant financial contributions and support of the show's infrastructure. The hosts reiterate the "value-for-value" model and encourage new listeners to support the program.

Thomas C. Adams has been appointed as the State Department's Special Coordinator for Haiti. The hosts analyze his biography, noting his background at the Foreign Service Institute, which they characterize as a "spook school" for training intelligence operatives. They suggest his role is to manage the economic interests of the U.S. and its contractors in the rebuilding of Haiti.

Reports indicate that very little of the $1.1 billion pledged for Haiti's reconstruction has actually reached the country nine months after the earthquake. The State Department has appointed Thomas C. Adams as a special coordinator, though the hosts note a lack of public information about him. They also mention Wyclef Jean's recent hospitalization and the failure of his presidential bid.