The long-running podcast 'No Agenda' aired its July 30, 2026 episode, titled "Flock Off!" with guest hosts Darren O'Neill and Larry Blythner filling in for regular hosts Adam Curry and the late John C. Dvorak. Curry is on bereavement leave following Dvorak's passing. The episode, number 1890, continues the show's tradition of dissecting media narratives, this time focusing on several high-profile stories.
One of the main topics was Dr. Anthony Fauci's appearance before a Senate committee, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. The hosts read from Fauci's diary, which surfaced alongside his testimony, including entries about celebrities like Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand. Blythner called it "the biggest, comedic event in the history of United States government," suggesting Fauci missed an opportunity for a Las Vegas residency by heeding his lawyers' advice rather than answering questions directly.
The episode also covered Elon Musk's recent interview with The Economist, where he predicted AI would surpass human intelligence within five years, with a 10 to 20 percent chance of "killer robots." This segment adds to ongoing debates about AI's potential risks and benefits.
A significant portion was dedicated to the growing bipartisan backlash against Flock Safety, a company that installs license plate cameras. The ACLU has joined municipalities like Sedona, Arizona, in canceling contracts with the company. The hosts discussed CEO Garrett Langley's TED Talk and the company's network of 120,000 cameras across 49 states. They referenced reporting from Sir Ryan Bemrose about antenna sensors that can harvest MAC addresses from phones, raising privacy concerns. The segment contrasted Langley's claim that "safety should just be a right" with critiques from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and references to Radley Balko's book 'Rise of the Warrior Cop.'
Other topics included a McLaughlin poll on the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz strikes, and a WNBA controversy involving the Seattle Storm owner confronting teenage fans of Sophie Cunningham. The episode also featured tributes to Dvorak from producers worldwide, including knightings and meetup announcements from various cities.
'No Agenda' is a listener-supported podcast that critically examines media and political narratives, aiming to show how stories are framed or ignored. This episode, available now, continues that mission despite the recent loss of a co-host.
