In a deeply personal episode of the No Agenda Show, co-host Adam Curry paid tribute to the late John C. Dvorak, reflecting on the profound impact Dvorak had on tech journalism. The episode, titled 'En Banc,' was recorded the day after Dvorak's private memorial, where Curry attended in San Francisco. Curry shared his reflections on Dvorak's unique approach to product reviews: 'He wrote about how these products sucked because he felt they could be better. That really was a big part of his role in the world.' This sentiment, Curry noted, was echoed by many at the memorial, which drew about 70 attendees, including international figures like Sir Mark and Dame Astrid from Tokyo and Void Zero from the Netherlands.
The episode also delivered the show's signature media deconstruction, tackling several major stories. A D.C. Circuit Appeals Court ruled 2-1 to block further construction on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, a decision the hosts compared across Fox, ABC, and CBS in the show's '3x3' segment. The court's ruling emphasized that 'whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide,' a point of contention among the hosts.
Another significant story was a $567 million judgment against Meta in New Mexico over child safety issues on Facebook and Instagram. This case highlights ongoing concerns about social media platforms' responsibilities toward young users. The hosts also discussed the escalating WNBA controversy after Clay Travis offered $10 million for a game pitting the Las Vegas Aces against a high school boys' team, a proposal that has sparked debate about gender and sports.
In political news, the hosts delved into Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed's Medicaid comments, alongside reporting on his wife's Ann Arbor practice, MindWorks Psychiatry. Additionally, they examined the strange saga of British academic Jason Arday, whose book 'Great and Unfortunate Things' is set for release amid allegations of fabricated credentials. The episode also highlighted Staten Island activist Scott LoBaido, who chartered a banner plane over New York City targeting Zohran Mamdani from his hospital bed days after open-heart surgery.
The show closed with meetup reports from ten cities, including Albany, Austin, Perth, and Denver, underscoring the global community that has grown around the podcast. No Agenda, a listener-supported podcast co-hosted by Adam Curry and the late John C. Dvorak, remains a staple for those seeking an independent, skeptical look at media and politics. Episode 1893 is available now wherever podcasts are heard, with encouragement for listeners to use a Podcasting 2.0 app for an enhanced experience.
