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!"