15 chapters across the catalog
A formal knighting and peerage ceremony elevates several producers to the rank of "Secretary General" for various regions, including Portland and West Texas. Adam Curry is officially named "Secretary General of Podcasting." The hosts provide instructions for new titleholders to update their credentials at the No Agenda rings website.
Texas Gubernatorial Politics and "Flip Texas Blue" Strategy
The border crisis is framed as a political maneuver to weaken Governor Greg Abbott ahead of the next election. Potential challengers include Beto O'Rourke and Matthew McConaughey, as Democrats allegedly use the "racist cowboy" narrative to shift Texas's political alignment.
A theory suggests that the massive proliferation of windmills and solar arrays in West Texas may be inadvertently changing local weather patterns. Windmills create resistance that could split wind currents, while solar collectors absorb heat that would normally refract back into the atmosphere. While unproven by engineering data, the scale of these installations raises questions about their long-term environmental impact.
Dr. Richard Bartlett, Inhaled Budesonide COVID-19 Treatment
Dr. Richard Bartlett of West Texas is promoting the use of inhaled budesonide, a common asthma steroid, as a highly effective and inexpensive treatment for COVID-19. Bartlett claims a 100% success rate with his patients using a nebulizer, a protocol he says is also used in Taiwan and Singapore. The treatment costs approximately $200 and reportedly provides immediate relief from respiratory distress and fever.
Executive Producer Donations, Dame Shell of the High Plains
The show acknowledges significant financial contributions from producers, including a $1,000 donation from Michelle Winton. In honor of her late father, she is granted the title "Dame Shell of the High Plains," as the hosts discuss the "value-for-value" model that keeps the program independent of corporate advertisers.
Steve Pieczenik continues his analysis of Mohammed bin Salman's financial struggles, noting the Prince's failed attempts to diversify the Saudi economy through investments in high-tech and entertainment. The discussion highlights that the U.S. can replace Saudi supply deficits almost instantly with West Texas Permian oil. The hosts conclude that the recent market spike was a "nothing burger" that failed to sustain higher prices.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaking at Texas A&M University, joked about his time as CIA Director, stating that the agency "lied, cheated, and stole" as part of its mission. He contrasted this with the West Point cadet motto, noting that the CIA actually provides training courses on these deceptive practices.
Kyle Carroll, Permian Basin Oil, and Sir Enoch
Kyle Carroll, an oil field worker in the Permian Basin of West Texas, is knighted as Sir Enoch, Paladin of the Oil Patch. He describes listening to the show while driving between pump jacks in a Ford F-250. Jay Sable from Orange County is also knighted, requesting bourbon, ribeye, and a "whoopin' with the Constitution" for his brother.
Border Patrol Checkpoints, Racial Profiling and Canadian Fans
A Canadian resident described a three-hour detention at a Border Patrol checkpoint in West Texas after failing to carry her green card. The incident sparked a debate on whether the detention was a result of racial profiling or a standard enforcement of federal law.
An account of running out of fuel in West Texas describes a near-stranding between Austin and Sweetwater. A local resident named Wild Bill provided emergency gasoline at a trading post and refused payment, leading to a purchase of bison jerky and a special edition Stieg Larsson book trilogy from his eclectic shop.
A host describes attending a New Year's Eve party at a mansion in West Lake Hills, Austin, featuring guests from West Texas who have profited from fracking land rights. The gathering included numerous registered nurses and featured a private, low-altitude fireworks display. The host notes a demure mood among some attendees due to falling oil prices affecting local businesses like drilling pipe companies.
West Texas Explosion, FEMA Trucks, Rubicon Plot
The explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas is discussed alongside theories of FEMA involvement and potential drone strikes. The hosts compare the event to the plot of the TV show Rubicon, which involves staged disasters for financial gain.
West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion, OSHA Inspections
The discussion covers the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, involving ammonium nitrate. The hosts critique commentator Thom Hartmann's argument that the disaster proves the need for "big government," noting that regulations already existed but inspections had not occurred since 1985. The segment ends with a tangent about the high salaries of media figures like Matt Lauer.
West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion and Drone Strike Theory
The hosts analyze the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, noting that media outlets like CNN incorrectly associated it with Waco. They question the official narrative regarding anhydrous ammonia, which is not typically explosive on its own. Adam Curry reveals an email from a former drone program employee suggesting the event was a drone strike, potentially linked to a 2007 lawsuit involving Monsanto and Texas Grain.
West Nile Virus, Texas Drought, and Aerial Spraying
An outbreak of West Nile virus in Texas is linked paradoxically to the ongoing drought, which concentrates birds and mosquitoes at limited water sources. The hosts discuss the symptoms of West Nile encephalitis and the state's decision to begin aerial spraying of insecticides. They compare the current situation to historical spraying during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.
