Topic: Trolls

CBS News featured behavioral scientist Arthur Brooks in a segment deconstructing the psychology of internet trolls. The report claims that 7% of the population possesses "dark triad" traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—and that these individuals are disproportionately responsible for online toxicity. The segment suggests these traits are also prevalent among political activists who enjoy creating emotional turmoil.

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" model of the No Agenda show, which relies on listener support rather than advertising or paywalls. They highlight new technical features like transcripts and chapters developed through the Podcasting 2.0 initiative with Dave Jones. The segment also addresses the "troll" culture in live streams and the importance of providing an independent opinion in a crowded media landscape.

The hosts compare the American tradition of reading *The Night Before Christmas* with a Swedish story about a troll who wants to become human. The Swedish tale involves the troll learning that helping others is the key to humanity, which the hosts liken to a mix of *The Grinch* and *Pinocchio*. Dvorak provides a satirical reading of the classic American poem interspersed with references to "brown shirts."

The hosts explain the "value for value" model, encouraging listeners to use modern podcast apps from podcastapps.com to avoid tracking and ads. They thank the "trolls" in the live chat and discuss the community-driven nature of the show's production and artwork.

A video circulating as a recent event at an Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez town hall shows a woman frantically suggesting "eating babies" to solve the climate crisis. The hosts reveal that this is actually a recycled clip from 2019 that originally aired on C-SPAN. The segment highlights the persistent nature of internet trolls and the recycling of old media to create fresh controversy.

The hosts discuss the community in the "Troll Room" and their commitment to the "value for value" model. They critique Seymour Hersh's Substack for using "teasers" to force subscriptions, comparing it to the "concierge" models used by Bill O'Reilly. They emphasize that No Agenda content remains free to all regardless of financial status.

The show's live listener metrics show a slight decrease in "trolls" compared to previous weeks, though overall Sunday averages remain steady. The hosts emphasize the "value-for-value" model and thank producers for providing "boots-on-the-ground" reports that keep the show informed on global events.

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" model and the importance of live-to-tape recording. They celebrate a peak of 2,759 "trolls" in the live chat and review the weekly art competition. Matthew Drobko's "Golden Poop" artwork was selected for episode 1742, reflecting the show's unique community-driven production style.

The hosts review live listener metrics from the "Troll Room" and recommend the Fountain podcast app for its new social features. They reiterate the show's "value-for-value" funding model, contrasting it with state-funded media systems in Europe.

The hosts engage with their live audience on the No Agenda stream and the "Troll Room" at trollroom.io, noting a peak of 2,655 concurrent listeners. The segment highlights the interactive nature of the show and the specific jargon used by the community. This live interaction is a core component of the show's production and audience retention strategy.

The hosts encourage listeners to use modern podcast apps from PodcastApps.com, such as Fountain, to receive "bat signals" when the show goes live. They discuss the "Value-for-Value" model, which they pioneered 17 years ago, emphasizing the importance of an engaged audience over traditional advertising. The "Troll Room" serves as a live studio audience, providing real-time feedback and support for the broadcast.

The hosts review potential "In Search Of" (ISO) clips for the end of the show, settling on "These guys know what they are doing." They credit Leo Lapuque and David Kekta for the end-of-show music mixes and invite listeners to join the live stream in the "Troll Room."

The hosts discuss the "value for value" model of the No Agenda show, which relies on listener contributions rather than advertising. They emphasize the importance of "boots on the ground" reports from producers in various industries to help deconstruct mainstream media narratives. The segment also covers the live stream at trollroom.io and the use of modern podcasting apps.

The No Agenda show continues its "value for value" model, relying on listener support rather than traditional advertising. Producers contribute time, talent, and treasure, including creating show artwork and organizing meetups. Darren O'Neill won the recent art contest with a New Year's themed "cheesecake" image. The hosts emphasize that their independence allows them to discuss controversial topics without fear of de-platforming.

The hosts acknowledge the "trolls" listening via the live stream and promote modern podcasting apps like Fountain and Podverse. They discuss the "Value for Value" model and the importance of listener-contributed time, talent, and treasure.

The No Agenda show continues its "Value for Value" model, relying on listener support rather than traditional advertising. Recent listener-submitted art from the No Agenda Art Generator, including Darren O'Neill's "flying school bus," was reviewed for its conceptual humor despite AI-generated flaws.

The "Value for Value" funding model is championed as an alternative to traditional advertising and YouTube-centric video podcasting. The discussion highlights the use of modern podcast apps for live alerts, transcripts, and the "No Agenda Art Generator" where listeners contribute digital artwork for the show.

The hosts promote the "Value for Value" model and the use of modern podcasting apps that support Podcasting 2.0 features. They encourage listeners to visit podcastapps.com and join the "Troll Room" for live interaction. The segment emphasizes the speed and independence of the decentralized podcasting ecosystem.

The hosts discuss the activity in the "Troll Room" and the growth of the decentralized No Agenda Social Mastodon instance. They mention challenges with hosting providers who are wary of "free speech zones" and potential DDoS attacks. Listeners are encouraged to follow the hosts on the federated timeline to bypass centralized social media platforms.

Several producers, including Amanda and Sir Perfunk, donated their government child tax credit payments to the show. Sir Perfunk requested a "Smoking Hot Wife" jingle and asked about the return of the "Taxi" whistle at the end of the show. The hosts discuss the influx of "government treasure" being redirected to the podcast.