No Agenda Show – Episode 1802: "Stimming"

Date: September 25, 2025
Hosts: Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak
Main Theme: Deconstructing Mainstream Media Narratives & Institutional Failures

Overview

In this episode, Adam and John tackle the latest news cycles—delving into high-profile shootings, unraveling media-driven conspiracy narratives, and examining political maneuvering around UN speeches, climate policy, and the persistent challenges of AI and public health. While maintaining their trademark skeptical, irreverent tone, they also reflect on the responsibilities of independent media and their value-for-value listener model.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dallas ICE Facility Shooting and Bullet Etchings

• Incident Recap: Reports of a shooter attacking a Dallas ICE office, with shell casings etched “anti ice.” Questions arise about the shooter’s profile and the meaning behind the etchings.
• Media Narratives: John questions the narrative (“Is this the modern-day manifesto?” [00:58]), raising doubts about news reports and official motivations.
• Etching Casings: A call for expert listeners: “How do you etch on casings… is it safe?” [03:00]
• Missing Details: Both point out glaring gaps in coverage: “We don’t know who the dead guy is…” [03:27]
• Analysis: Emphasize the role of narrative over substance in media reporting and critique the lack of deep investigative journalism:

  “These are all very perfect, no agenda material. It’s very irritating.” — Adam [04:19]

2. The Escalator Conspiracy & Trump at the U.N.

• Escalator Episode: Discussion of Trump’s UN visit where the escalator (and later teleprompter, sound system) failed.
• Jen Psaki Clip: Satirical tone as they dissect media’s obsession with Trump’s minor mishaps (“The escalator abruptly stopped, leaving Trump flummoxed for a few seconds.” — Psaki [06:59]).
• Narrative vs. Reality: Adam debunks: “No, I’ve never had it happen to me.” and John: “She’s being very clear. Trump is stupid. That’s what she’s saying.” [07:28]
• Political Spin: Dissect White House press secretary’s claim that UN sabotage might be involved; question the logic and seriousness.

3. UN Speech Soundbites and Critique

• Trump's Claims: Plays clips of Trump at the UN blaming the UN for abetting mass migration and criticizing the “green scam”:

  “Global warming not happening. You know, it used to be global cooling…” — Trump [14:08]
  “If you don’t get away from this green scam, your country is going to fail.” — Trump [15:36]

• Fact-checking Germany: Dvorak notes: “It’s just not true. Germany has definitely been talking about reopening nuclear plants…but it hasn’t happened.” [17:01]

4. Security Failures & Secret Service “SIM Farm” Bust

• Telecom Threats: Secret Service busts 300+ SIM server "farms" before the UN summit, but no arrests. Adam and John ridicule the story and its implications.

  “These things are all over the country. This is what they use for scam text messages. That’s what this is used for.” — John [26:22]

5. New World Order Rhetoric & European Response

• BBC Claims: The BBC alleges Trump pitched a “new world order” (which both ridicule: “[BBC says] Trump pitched the New World Order. Yes, listen…” [27:54]).
• EU Speech: Ursula von der Leyen delivers “State of the Union” referencing “battle lines for New World Order based on power”—which Adam and John see as narrative collusion. [30:28]

6. Ukraine, Russia, and International Trolls

• Trump’s Ukraine/Russia Post: Discussion about Trump’s statements on Ukraine, Russia, and European involvement, which John calls a “troll” on Europe.

  “If Europe does this...then the EU will die...It’s just a troll and the world news media is going, ‘Oh yes!’.” — John [36:00–37:33]

• Drone Incursions: Reported Russian drone threats over European airports are lampooned as absurdly overblown (“Long-range drone; it was a quadcopter with a red flashing light.” — John [39:05]).

7. Climate Policy Gimmicks and China’s Pledge

• China’s Emissions Target: Media cheer “China’s first-ever target,” but hosts recall similar past pledges (“No, it’s not the first time…They said 2030 in one of the climate meetups.” — Adam [45:09])
• UN Climate Policy: Critique of carbon trading and the population control narrative—referencing Paul Ehrlich’s population/race bomb theories.

8. Tylenol, Autism, and Vaccination Narratives

• Trump’s Position: Analyze Trump’s stance linking Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—debunking news coverage conflating Trump's views and noting increasing diagnoses.
• Media Response: ABC News cited:

  “The leading evidence and the strongest evidence shows us there is no association between the use of Tylenol in pregnancy and autism.” [66:55]

• Legal Maneuvering: Lawyers suggest the Tylenol focus could force vaccine manufacturers into discovery — “That could be a workaround if that’s what they’re doing.” — John [76:54]
• Notable Exchange:

  “You in particular have been talking about the Hepatitis B vaccine for as long as I can remember. Like it makes no sense.” — John [64:46]

9. Independent Media & Podcasting

• Listener Participation: Adam and John call on their diverse audience for expertise, celebrating the “value-for-value” model and broad producer feedback.
• Media Ecosystem: Sharp critique of podcast industrial complex obsession with downloads and advertising.

10. Moon Landing Skepticism

• Moon Missions: Discussion turns to skepticism around new moon missions and lost NASA telemetry data, poking fun at official narratives—and their own longtime debates (“Pray that these poor astronauts don’t fry in the Van Allen Belts on their way up there.” — John [88:10]).

11. Technology, AI Hype, and “Accelerated Computing”

• AI Industry Critique:

  “This is officially a circle jerk.” — John [100:40]
  “Accelerated computing—they’re taking the intelligence out of AI.” — John [105:16]

• Corporate Partnerships: Point out the self-serving cycle of venture funding in AI infrastructure.

12. Cultural Critique: Media, Comedy, and Identity

• Kimmel/Colbert/NBC: Ridicule hypocritical reactions to comedian suspensions/"cancellation" compared to Roseanne and others.
• Kamala Harris on Pete Buttigieg: Critically analyze Kamala’s comments about not selecting Buttigieg for VP due to being gay and the optics of identity.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On etched shell casings:
  “Is this the modern-day version of manifesto? …I just want a good old-fashioned manifesto.” — John [00:58]

• On escalator-gate:
  “She’s being very clear. Trump is stupid. That’s what she’s saying.” — John [07:28]

• On climate policy:
  “The greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” — Adam [54:05]

• On press coverage of Russia:
  “There is absolutely no evidence of this.” — Adam [42:38]

• On New World Order narrative:
  “Trump pitched the New World Order. Yes, listen…” [27:54]
  “This is collusion, pure collusion. Set up.” — John [30:50]

• On vaccine & Tylenol litigation:
  “I think this is the goal: to cause public outcry as a reason to rescind vaccination statutory immunity.” — John [76:52]

• On AI industry hype:
  “They need $800 billion more. Hey, you want your money back, you gotta give us $800 billion more?” — John [111:49]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------| | 00:30–04:19 | Bullet Etchings, Dallas ICE Shooting Coverage | | 06:23–09:15 | Escalator Conspiracy—Trump at UN | | 12:03–17:01 | Trump Speech Critique: UN, Migration, Green Policy | | 18:46–26:46 | Secret Service’s SIM Card Bust | | 27:54–32:01 | BBC: "New World Order" and Ursula von der Leyen's EU Address | | 36:00–37:53 | Trump’s Ukraine Trolling (World Media Reaction) | | 39:05–40:32 | European Airport “Drone Incursion” Satire | | 45:09–48:45 | Climate Policy, China’s Emissions Pledge | | 54:40–56:39 | Ocean Acidification & Climate Doom Narratives | | 61:07–76:54 | Tylenol, Autism, Lawsuits & Legal Strategy | | 83:03–89:22 | Moon Landing Debate and NASA Documentation | | 105:16–111:38 | AI, “Accelerated Computing,” Venture Ponzi | | 127:06–134:36 | Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Censorship, Podcast Regulation Rant | | 163:05–164:07 | Christian Nationalism & Media Distortion | | 182:29–184:08 | Kamala Harris on Pete Buttigieg’s Candidacy | | 201:39–207:38 | End of Show, Listener Acknowledgements, Value-for-Value |

Structure & Tone

The discussion brims with the hosts’ signature sarcasm, skepticism, and casual banter, offering pointed media criticism and arch humor throughout. Both Adam and John lean on their “producer” audience for fact-checks and encourage listener expertise and participation.

Additional Highlights

• Moon landing skepticism resurfaces, with classic arguments about missing NASA tapes and the Van Allen belts.
• Podcasting as resistance: Defend podcasting independence and reject advertising, championing their donor-based model.
• Legal strategies: Speculate on how Tylenol lawsuits could bypass vaccine company immunity ("the workaround").
• Cultural references: Revisit topics like population control literature, climate conference promises, and corporate AI salesmanship.
• Mockery of late-night culture: Use Jimmy Kimmel’s woes and Kamala Harris’s PR blunders as touchstones for a broader critique of performative outrage and identity politics.
• Listener engagement: Call on dozens of professions within their audience for crowd-sourced corrections and deeper expertise (escalators, ballistics, legal insight).

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is a rapid-fire, unfiltered breakdown of current media tropes, high-profile political events, climate narratives, and the ongoing saga of public discourse manipulation—punctuated by humor, critical thinking, and a constant reminder: question everything, and consider the analysis beyond the mainstream headlines.

For any further specifics, consult the timestamps above for direct access to relevant segments!