Topic: Vermont

Green Mountain Transit in Vermont removed five new Flyer electric buses from service following a battery recall due to fire hazards. The buses, which are less than a year old, currently sit idle in the snow because they require temperatures of at least 41 degrees to charge. Local agencies are sharing resources to maintain transit schedules during the subfreezing winter weather.

A donor from Underhill, Vermont, contributed $1,000 after closing a real estate project, fulfilling a promise made in 2020. The donor, who first heard the show on Joe Rogan's podcast, described living a "no agenda lifestyle" with gardens, chickens, and homeschooling in a politically "commie" area of Vermont. He was knighted as "Sir Fried Guy Under the Hill" and requested a "You Might Die" Obama soundbite and a seat at the roundtable with raw milk and grass-fed steak.

Vice President JD Vance and his family were met by pro-Ukraine protesters during a vacation in Vermont. The demonstrations forced the family to relocate to an undisclosed location for security reasons. The incident is compared to past calls by Democratic politicians for activists to confront Republican officials in public spaces.

Eli the Coffee Guy provides a tip on using chia seeds in smoothies and promotes Gigawatt Coffee. An anonymous donor from Massachusetts shares their "exit strategy" after selling their home to escape the state's political climate. The hosts conclude the first donation segment by thanking all executive and associate executive producers.

A feral cat named Max, who became a fixture on the Vermont State University Castleton campus, was awarded an honorary "Doctor of Literature" degree. The cat is known for hitching rides on student backpacks and posing for photography classes. The story is used to comment on the perceived declining value of modern university degrees.

Mandy B from Vermont reports a significant drop in her cancer-related CEA numbers following a previous request for health karma. She donates $333 to support the show and requests a shout-out for her podcast, "Re-rooted." Other donors, including Spiro Pulos from Indiana, request jobs karma for their children and celebrate family birthdays.

The "Pence Card" theory is explored through the historical precedent of the 1796 election, where Vice President John Adams presided over his own victory. Alexander Hamilton challenged Vermont's electors, arguing they were chosen by resolution rather than statute. John Adams, as President of the Senate, unilaterally counted the Vermont votes for himself without allowing for meaningful objections, setting a precedent for the Vice President's power in contested elections.

A senior at the University of Missouri found a memory card full of family photos inside a 20-year-old camera purchased at a Goodwill in Manchester, Vermont. Through social media, she was able to return the photos to a family who had lost several members featured in the 2009 images, providing them with cherished memories.

In his TED Talk, Al Gore introduces the term "rain bombs" to describe extreme downpours and claims that new "gravity measuring satellites" prove the climate is in distress. He compares nightly news reports of weather events to a "nature hike through the Book of Revelation." The hosts criticize the use of religious imagery and sensationalist terminology like "boiling oceans" and "rain bombs."

The show acknowledges several memorial donations, including a tribute to Bud Smith and Daniel Caracciolo, who passed away at ages 96 and 93 respectively. Contributions from producers in Chicago, Houston, and Vermont are read, with many donors requesting "de-douching" or "karma." The segment highlights the diverse geographic reach of the audience, from the West Texas oil fields to Toronto.

President Obama signed the "DARK Act" (Deny Americans the Right to Know), which preempts state-level GMO labeling laws like those in Vermont. The federal law allows for QR codes or other non-explicit labeling methods instead of clear text on packaging. Critics argue the legislation is a "fake" labeling bill designed to protect corporate interests while appearing to address consumer concerns.

A producer from Vermont discusses the start of maple syrup season, while another producer describes moving from "Portlandistan" to Spokane to escape urban decay. The segment includes a request for "Yellen Jobs Karma" and a discussion on the naming of the Comirnaty vaccine.

Mandy Bates from Bennington, Vermont, is elevated to Damehood. She shares her story of starting a new massage therapy practice, "The Moment Massage Therapy," and requests health karma for her daughter's upcoming colonoscopy. The segment illustrates the personal connection between the hosts and their "producers" in the audience.

The show concludes its 14th-anniversary celebration with a final list of donors, including a $154 contribution from Adrian Rambos. A "black balls" update is provided regarding a Vermont brick mason who reportedly suffered a severe adverse reaction to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The hosts thank the audience for 14 years of support and look forward to the start of their 15th year of media deconstruction.

Dr. Anne Dunev clarifies her credentials as a naturopath and recommends immune protocols. The hosts discuss gifts received at their P.O. boxes, including Sheboygan bratwurst, Vermont maple syrup, and a collectible slide rule from the USS Nimitz sent by "Sir Dodger."

Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine addressed questions regarding the cycle threshold (Ct) used in PCR testing during a public radio appearance. Levine acknowledged that most assays are calibrated to a Ct in the 30-range, noting that higher cycles may detect non-infectious viral particles. He stated that the current public health goal is to identify as many infections as possible, even if the science regarding transmissibility at high Ct levels is still evolving.

Brian from Tulsa and Eric Adams from Vermont sent donations to support the "amygdala-shrinking" cause. Adams noted he was stepping up because the hosts previously mentioned a lack of donors from Vermont. Both requested health and jobs karma for their respective businesses.

Sir Richard the Lionheart, a science teacher in Vermont, discusses the challenges of teaching 148 eighth-graders virtually. He proposes a Vermont meetup for No Agenda listeners and celebrates several family birthdays. The segment also includes a nod to John C. Dvorak's long history as a columnist for PC Magazine and his reputation as a skeptic.

Michael Bloomberg challenged Bernie Sanders during the debate regarding his status as a millionaire with three houses. Sanders defended his property ownership, citing his work in Washington and a summer camp in Vermont. Bloomberg countered by emphasizing that he pays his taxes in New York City rather than utilizing offshore tax havens.

The linguistic phenomenon of "T-glottalization," or dropping the "T" sound in words like "mountain" or "Vermont," is explored. Citing "Grammar Girl" and the journal "American Speech," the discussion notes that young women are often at the cutting edge of these pronunciation changes. The hosts debate whether these shifts are permanent linguistic evolutions or temporary fads influenced by Hollywood media.