5 chapters across the catalog
End of Show, Tip of the Day and Battle of the Douchebags
John Dvorak provides a "Tip of the Day" recommending Steve Gibson's "Valid Drive" software to verify USB drive capacity. The show closes with a preview of the "Battle of the Douchebags" and a sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Silicon Valley.
No Agenda Value-for-Value, Troll Room and Social Media
The hosts discuss the "Value-for-Value" funding model, encouraging listeners to provide time, talent, or treasure to support the show. They highlight the "Troll Room" community and the No Agenda Social platform as alternatives to mainstream social media. The segment emphasizes the importance of listener interaction and the upcoming 16th anniversary of the podcast.
Anita Dunn, White House Validators and Media Coordination
Former Obama communications director Anita Dunn explained the use of "validators"—outside experts and lawmakers—to support White House policies in the media. She noted that the Trump administration's lack of internal coordination and use of unfiltered tweets presents a unique challenge for traditional communications staff.
Schengen Area Passport Regulations, Airline Boarding Refusal
Adam Curry was denied boarding on a Delta flight from Austin to Amsterdam due to a strictly enforced Schengen law requiring three months of passport validity beyond the departure date. Airlines face $25,000 fines for transporting passengers who do not meet these European Union entry requirements.
James Clapper, Intelligence Agency Data Manipulation
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is accused of meddling with military intelligence by bypassing the chain of command to speak with lower-level generals. Admiral Michael Rogers of the NSA noted a growing trend where adversaries or internal actors might focus on the manipulation of data to make officials question its validity. The hosts argue that as the boss, Clapper has the power to dictate how data is presented.
