

No Agenda Show
Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak
Deconstructing Media with No Agenda, by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak
Episodes
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13 snips
May 10, 2026 • 2h 60min
1867 - "Transmission Window"
They debate Amsterdam’s new bans on fossil-fuel and meat ads and gripe about Dutch transport quirks. Hantavirus coverage, incubation windows and public health messaging spark intense discussion. Long SSRI use, withdrawal and pharmaceutical influence come up next. Political shakeups in the UK and US media fractures are examined. UFO files, pastor briefings and creator-economy anecdotes round out the conversation.

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May 7, 2026 • 2h 50min
1866 - "Bug Bulb"
They dissect media coverage of global conflicts, shipping insurance spikes, and geopolitical messaging. They trace economic motives behind maritime risk zones and Fed governance drama. Health topics include GLP-1 weight-loss trends, SSRIs harms, and a lightbulb longevity scandal anecdote. Tech and media culture get airtime with podcasting distribution debates and a courtroom clash in AI governance.

16 snips
May 3, 2026 • 2h 43min
1865 - "Wide Awakes"
They unpack a viral social-media stunt and how anonymous shilling shapes narratives. They examine a suspect, his manifesto, and media links to historical movements. Politics, motive framing, and generational attitudes toward political violence are discussed. Conversations range from psychiatric drugs and radicalization to GLP‑1 trends, AI ties to the Pentagon, sanctions on Iran, and Hollywood’s AI negotiations.

14 snips
Apr 30, 2026 • 2h 47min
1864 - "Pointcast"
They mock tech celebrity culture and critique media performances. They dissect political theatre from King Charles in Congress to Trump’s 60 Minutes interview. Coverage jumps between Iran, oil markets and military readouts. Public health alerts, fraud raids and a new potent opioid get attention. Community meetups, podcast indexing battles and quirky culture clips round out the show.

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Apr 26, 2026 • 2h 51min
1863 - "Nekkidly"
A fast-paced breakdown of a high-profile dinner shooting and how the media framed it. Heated critique of press coverage, video surveillance quality, and motives claimed by the suspect. Deep dives into tech topics like local AI, Anthropic pricing, and OpenAI probes. Side trips into nonprofit funding, international diplomacy, legal testimony on drug studies, and cultural takes on politics and entertainment.

13 snips
Apr 23, 2026 • 2h 51min
1862 - "Smear Machine"
Two veteran commentators unpack allegations against a major civil rights group and a high-profile libel lawsuit. They debate media narratives, government prosecutions, and claims of partisan targeting. UK political scandals, Fed testimony on independence, and economic sanctions get sharper scrutiny. Listeners also hear health-safety hearings, culture backlash, and community shoutouts.

17 snips
Apr 19, 2026 • 2h 44min
1861 - "Cone of Uncertainty"
They dig into conflicting reports about the Strait of Hormuz and what ‘closing’ a route really looks like. Insurance, mines, and possible U.S. blockade strategy get a skeptical breakdown. Conversations jump to geopolitics in Lebanon, Iran, and Israel, then shift to domestic controversies from FISA votes to MAID debates. Tech and culture threads include AI token economics, psychedelics policy moves, and GLP-1 drugs affecting demographics.

14 snips
Apr 16, 2026 • 2h 46min
1860 - "micro-dosing"
They dig into naval blockades, tanker movements, AIS spoofing and geopolitics around Iran and payment rails. They unpack links between UAE, crypto deals and AI chip sales. Conversation jumps to fertility declines, microdosing slang for GLP-1 drugs and reported side effects. There is also talk of SSRI sexual dysfunction, a mysterious pneumonia timeline and skepticism about flashy rescue tech claims.

15 snips
Apr 12, 2026 • 2h 56min
1859 - "Splashdown"
They trade OS nostalgia and argue Windows versus Linux. They debate Artemis II splashdown footage and space skepticism. AI topics include a quirky in-show bot, pricing grievances, and GPU rental workarounds. Political talk ranges from Islamabad diplomacy and Iran enrichment standoffs to media framing of Netanyahu and Trump. UFOs, mysterious scientist deaths, and disclosure motives round out the conversation.

11 snips
Apr 9, 2026 • 2h 36min
1858 - "Nut Spread"
A wide-ranging media critique of dramatic presidential rhetoric and how networks framed a supposed threat to Iran. They compare coverage across outlets and compile recurring soundbites. Discussion moves to maritime insurance, strategic leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, and links between finance and reconstruction plans. Tech topics include AI hallucinations, Anthropic and AI safety debates. Lighter moments cover moon photos and a jar of Nutella in space.


