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Adam Curry, John C. Dvorak. It's Thursday, September 18th, 2025. This is your award winning Gibbonation Media Assassination Episode 1800.

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This is no agenda.

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Filled with hate speech and broadcasting live from the heart of the Texas hill country here in FEMA region number six in the morning everybody.

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I'm Adam Curry and from northern Silicon Valley where they fired Jimmy Kimmel. Now it's about free speech. What? John. I'm John C. Dvorak.

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It's crackpot and buzzkill in the morning. What a week. What a week. What a week. It's been good. But before we start, I was going to save this for the 18th, but I feel compelled, compelled to just say, John, thank you for being my partner in this crazy experiment we started 1800 episodes ago.

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Well, I resent that. I mean I repel. I refle that with you. Thank you for helping me. It's always good to work for with a pro.

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It's always good to work with a pro. Yes, exactly. I could not imagine doing it. I could not imagine it at all any other way. Let me just silence this thing here. Hold on a second.

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Neither could anyone else who's watching, listening, listening, watching. Whatever they're doing, Jim is watching. What are they watching?

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1800 episodes. Not a lick of video, ladies and gentlemen. Not a lick. And we're still here. Yeah, we're still here.

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Except for the cartoons.

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Well, yeah, those were good, weren't they? Yeah, it's hard to keep stuff up and we've had so many people do companion shows, anti shows.

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The anti shows are always the best.

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Yeah, they rarely last very long because it's hard to do. It's hard to do. The only other show that's ever come close to doing what we do was. What was that?

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Unfiltered.

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Unfiltered. Those guys were good. But their, their mistake was video. The minute they went to video it just. They couldn't handle it, couldn't hack it and maybe.

Summary

No Agenda Show — Episode 1800: "Soros Stooge"

Hosts: Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak
Date: September 18, 2025
Theme: Deconstructing recent media, government hearings, free speech controversies, and global influence operations—plus insider anecdotes, media critique, and milestone celebrations.

Main Theme & Purpose

Episode 1800 marks a major milestone for "No Agenda," with Adam and John celebrating their continued “media assassination” partnership. The show blends their signature mix of comedic rapport, deep-dive analysis of media and politics, and a critical look at behind-the-scenes power structures—domestic and international. Core topics include the evolving battle over "hate speech" and free speech, high-profile Congressional hearings, "Zionist" influence on youth activism post-Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Nepal Discord revolution, and a running thread on the British Empire’s ("North Sea Nexus") lingering global hand.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Banter & 1800th Episode Milestone (00:00–09:00)

Adam and John reflect on 1800 episodes, their working relationship, and their “anti-show” philosophy:

“Not a lick of video, ladies and gentlemen. Not a lick. And we're still here.”
— Adam [01:25]
Celebratory anecdotes underscore the show’s longevity and influence. Discussion of companion/clone shows and why they've failed.

2. Hollywood Anecdote: Meetups with Lara Logan, Katie Hopkins, Roseanne Barr (04:16–12:22)

Adam recounts a surreal dinner in Texas with media and culture personalities (Lara Logan, Roseanne Barr, Katie Hopkins, and Jan. 6 “J6er” Luke Coffey):

“…at the table is Luke Coffey… they threw him in jail for 50 days, even though he was literally saying, stop, people, stop. Let's pray.”
— Adam [05:48]
Intimate Hollywood tales, including exposes of entertainment industry abuse, reminiscent of Dave Chappelle’s refusal to compromise his values.
Local celebrity obscurity: Waitstaff baffles at Roseanne Barr’s fame fading—highlight the changing media landscape.

3. Pam Bondi "Hate Speech" Controversy & Media Reactions (12:36–24:10)

In-depth deconstruction of Florida AG Pam Bondi’s viral podcast comments on targeting hate speech:

“She conflates hate speech with action. …This is a disaster for her. She should be fired immediately.”
— Adam [17:14] “Is a basic understanding of the First Amendment much to expect from the nation's Attorney General?”
— Wall Street Journal editorial via CNN clip [14:00]
Breakdown of legal standards: “free speech” vs “freedom of speech.”
Speculation that comments may have been an internal political “hit job”:

“Goat in the troll room says this could have been a hit by Miller… he's a conniver.”
— John [21:41]

4. Senate Hearings: Kash Patel, Section 230 & "Scripted" Theatre (24:11–38:34)

Media's tendency to misrepresent clips for dramatic effect ("Whipsaw technique").
Play-by-play analysis of Patel’s committee testimony, discussing Section 230, child safety online, and the push for digital ID:

“This is a gross, gross twisting of an opinion from the Supreme Court where they literally said the opposite.”
— Adam [25:26] “It’s a setup. This is a setup.”
— Adam [27:01]
Concerns expressed about leveraging emotional child protection narratives to advance digital identity surveillance.

5. Arctic Frost: The Politicization of the FBI (38:35–49:32)

Senator Grassley exposes “Arctic Frost,” a wide-ranging FBI investigation supposedly targeting conservative organizations:

“92 Republican targets, including Republican groups and Republican linked individuals.”
— Grassley via show [42:02]
Adam highlights the lack of mainstream coverage and theorizes media complicity via leaks:

“Think about it. The reason the New York Times may not be writing about this is because they were probably getting a steady feed of information from the people running it.” [44:16]

6. Congressional Theatre: Senate Hearings on the FBI (50:02–77:02)

Extended analysis of the “dog and pony show” aspect of Senate hearings with FBI Director Patel:
- Polygraphs as loyalty tests (“breath control!”)
- Politicians’ performative rants and soundbites for media fundraising
- Snarky banter/battles: Booker, Hirono, Durbin, Blumenthal, et al.
- The Booker-Patel “reclaiming my time” viral moment, shown out-of-context:
  
  “My God, you don’t tell me my time is over! …Reclaiming my time.”
  — Booker [75:09]
- Adam and John explain how viral moments are clipped, misrepresented for outrage/partisan effect.

7. Discord Revolutions: Nepal’s Gen Z Overthrows and Western NGO Influence (77:23–87:57)

Adam uncovers the underreported youth revolt in Nepal, organized on Discord, and spotlights the “youth against corruption” movement's western-funded, NGO-laden infrastructure:

“This is Discord. And it’s not just… you can set up your own Discord server. … This is where the psyops are taking place.”
— Adam [83:04]
Insights on how Discord (originally a gamer/Army Intel hangout) is now critical to activism and operations globally, with echo effects in trans/leftist activism.

8. TPUSA, Zionism, and Post-Kirk Assassination Youth Movement (87:57–95:42)

Analysts on the Matt Kim podcast allege Zionist funders leverage Charlie Kirk's murder as a means to massively expand TPUSA chapters for Christian Zionist youth indoctrination.
Adam cautions against simplistic narratives, reminding listeners of the deep British role (“North Sea Nexus”) in the modern state of Israel and global activism.

9. Soros’ Open Society: Ukraine and the Legacy of “Political Philanthropy” (95:43–102:00)

Unearthed archival interview with George Soros reveals his foundational role in “civil society” building in the former USSR and Ukraine decades before Maidan:

“I set up Cultural Initiative foundation in the Soviet Union in 1987…students…25 years later, they were leaders.” — Soros [97:57]
Adam likens himself (and Western media) to “Soros stooges”—reflecting on the psychological operations that underpin color revolutions and regime change.

10. The Anglo-American Axis, Economic Security, and the "North Sea Nexus" (102:01–117:33)

Analysis of Trump’s visit and rhetoric with UK PM Starmer: “economic security” and “technology prosperity deal,” interpreted as chess moves vs European powers.
Vance (VP) on OAN signals US-Russian rapprochement post-war; chilling for EU “North Sea Nexus” elites.
EU’s faltering in competition with the “America-Russia-China” potential axis, while pushing for digital euro and ever larger “omnibus” spending bills.

11. Media Siloing & The Kimmel Firing (119:55–130:43)

Adam and John debunk the idea that Kimmel’s firing was an “FCC/Trump censorship” story, instead blaming massive affiliate pull-outs due to advertising and local market pressure.

“It’s not a free speech issue. It’s all about bottom line.”
— John [128:04]
Kimmel’s writers/producers all living in the same ideological media bubble—oblivious to alternative narratives—and the wider lesson of siloed thinking.

12. Insider Tips—Citizenship, Tech, and Financial Info (172:58–210:19)

Adam quizzes John on US citizenship test—highlighting media and government’s disconnect from foundational civics.
John’s “Tip of the Day”: Finviz.com, a financial data visualization tool—providing listeners resources to stay informed and independent.

“Finviz—a killer site. It’s dense. If you’re in stocks, you want to know this site.”
— John [208:16]

13. Listener Feedback, Value for Value, and Community Rituals (136:10–End)

Extended thank-yous for milestone donations, “Secretary General” titles, new Knights & Dames, and birthday wishes.
John’s reading of “1800 Club” dedications and celebration of the ongoing No Agenda experiment (“this is our only job…”).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“This is hard to do. The only other show that's ever come close...was Unfiltered. Their mistake was video.” — Adam [01:49]
“Roseanne, she doesn’t shake hands. She shakes wrists.” — Adam [06:52]
“This is reminding me of the Dave Chappelle story…Hey, put on this dress, Dave.” — Adam [11:36]
“This is a disaster for [Pam Bondi]. She should be fired immediately.” — Adam [17:22]
“It’s a setup. This is a setup. …Scripted. All right.” — Adam [27:01]
“Section 230 was the reason the Internet became such a success…” — Adam [36:56]
“Slackers! Old coot! …Because those executives are jealous.” — Adam [61:44]
“All hail to the Secretary Generals! Cause they are the ones who need hailing!” — Adam [201:00]
“We go out, we hit people in the mouth!” — Adam [174:47]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Show Start/Milestone Banter: [00:00–09:00]
Celebrity Dinner & Hollywood Anecdotes: [04:16–12:22]
Pam Bondi/Hate Speech Clip Analysis: [12:36–24:10]
Patel Hearing/Section 230: [24:11–38:34]
Grassley/Arctic Frost Whistleblower Segment: [38:35–49:32]
Senate Hearing/Partisan Theatre: [50:02–77:02]
Nepal Discord Revolution Segment: [77:23–87:57]
TPUSA/Youth Movement Analysis: [87:57–95:42]
George Soros Archival Interview: [95:43–102:00]
Trump/Starmer Transatlantic Deals: [102:01–117:33]
Kimmel Firing, Media Silos: [119:55–130:43]
Listener Donations & Rituals: [136:10–End]

Tone, Structure, and Style

Unfiltered, irreverent, exploratory, and at times self-deprecating.
Heavy use of humor and running inside jokes (“fist bump with explosion”, “Roseanne who?”, “Secretary General of X”).
Segments flow organically—interspersing deep analysis, realpolitik, personal stories, and cultural critique.

For New Listeners: Takeaways

No Agenda’s power: “media deconstruction”—dissecting the spin, subtext, and manipulation of M5M (mainstream media).
Signature focus on identifying who benefits (“cui bono”) in every narrative.
Regular reminders that today’s hot stories are often recycled from long-standing power games, be it domestic or international.
Celebration of a fiercely participatory audience, with continual thanks, dedications, in-jokes, and fun rituals.

Final Word:
Celebrating 1800 episodes, Curry and Dvorak deliver a raucous, skeptical, and illuminating tour through current political/media battles and deeper currents—always asking, "who benefits?", and always inviting the listener to look past the headlines. As they say: "We go out, we hit people in the mouth!"

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