No Agenda Show: Episode 1807 - "Keyboard Warrior"

Date: October 12, 2025
Hosts: Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak

Overview

In this lively and wide-ranging episode, Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deliver their signature media deconstruction, focusing on the evolving landscape of news coverage, political maneuvering, the generational divide in information literacy, and the shifting sands of geopolitics—from the Israel-Gaza ceasefire and Trump’s foreign diplomacy, to the ongoing saga of government weaponization and vaccine skepticism.

The hosts provide sharp critiques of both legacy and new media, interlace it with community feedback, and mix in humor and banter, grounding the discussion with personal stories from recent No Agenda meetups. The episode’s title, “Keyboard Warrior”, is taken both literally and metaphorically as the duo examine how “the keyboard” (and digital warfare) is becoming as real a weapon as any on the battlefield.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Columbus Day, Executive Orders, and Italian Donors

• [00:34–01:56] The hosts riff on the recent order re-establishing Columbus Day, poking fun at activist state responses and joking about their lack of Italian show donors.
  • "Trump just signed an executive order. It's Columbus Day." (Adam, 00:45)
  • Stats discussion on where their donations come from and noting a complete lack of Italian contributors.

2. Meetup Report: Fredericksburg and the Rise of Gen Z Listeners

• [03:03–05:18] John recounts the most recent Texas meetup, highlighting the participation of Gen Zers, married young couples, and families—contradicting negative stereotypes about the generation.
  • "What I loved the most was all the gen zers...they all had something to say..." (John, 04:25)
  • Gen Zers value information and see No Agenda as an educational resource, showing interest in both the candor and noise-makers on the show.
  • Discussion of the pandemic's effect on Gen Z: "I was in high school during COVID so you know, things happened to this group..." (Gen Z attendee, paraphrased by John, 06:14)

3. Campus Influencers and the New Politics of Gen Z

• [07:35–10:27] Adam and John discuss how personalities like Crowder and Glenn Beck are struggling to reach younger generations using tactics that previously worked for Charlie Kirk.
  • Glenn Beck’s campus appearance backfires with Gen Zers posing tough questions on Israel, APAC, and U.S. foreign policy, indicating a growing skepticism and demand for more nuanced information.

Notable Quote

• "Why is there this societal taboo around criticisms of Israel?" (Student to Beck, 09:58)
• Beck is caught off-guard, highlighting a generational knowledge gap in historical political context.

4. Deconstructing U.S. Middle East Policy—Setting the Record Straight

• [11:03–14:45] Responding to Gen Z misconceptions, John plays the original Wesley Clark “seven countries in five years” clip to clarify that U.S. Middle East destabilization was a Neocon policy, not an Israeli directive.
  • "It wasn't Bibi Netanyahu. It was Neocons. Go look up Project for a New American Century..." (John, 14:23)
• Adam and John critique Glenn Beck for failing to seize the teachable moment: "The blackboard should’ve been retired." (Adam, 15:24)

5. Legacy Media’s Failures: J.D. Vance on Middle East Peace Deals

• [16:19–22:07, 25:20–28:08] Adam critiques Margaret Brennan (CBS) and George Stephanopoulos (ABC) for missing key questions in interviews with VP J.D. Vance about America's new Middle East ceasefire approach under Trump.
  • Trump’s administration takes a “non-traditional diplomacy” path, prioritizing Arab ground troops for Gaza peacekeeping—yet the press focuses narrowly on “boots on the ground” narratives.
• Memorable moment: Adam’s repeated frustration: "All you have to do is say, 'what is it that was underreported? Can you explain in more detail?'" (Adam, 21:46)

6. "Nobel Prize Watch": Trump and the Media Narrative

• [31:44–36:13] The show details Trump’s efforts in brokering multiple peace deals, juxtaposed with the media’s selective coverage—especially in omitting praise from the actual Nobel Peace Prize recipient Machado, who credited Trump with “solving eight wars” and supporting Venezuelan freedom.
  • "She said they should have given it to him..." (Adam, 36:13)

7. Media Manipulation and the Israel-Gaza Ceasefire

• [36:46–43:49] Analysis of various media reports on the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, noting the splitting of audience sentiment: networks either downplay Trump's achievement, avoid mentioning him, or highlight the “boots on the ground/hostages” angle. CBS coverage is particularly noted for framing and omission.

8. Obama, Trump, and the Legality of Drone Strikes and Kill Lists

• [45:44–58:16] The hosts draw parallels between current outcry over drone strikes in Venezuela and the Obama-era “kill list” tactics. They blast selective legal concern from media figures who ignored similar (or worse) actions under Obama.
  • "No one ever talks about Obama and his kill list..." (Adam, 45:50)

9. NATO, Cyberwarfare, and “Keyboard Warriors”

• [58:45–67:00] Adam and John mock NATO’s latest “Cyber Defense” initiatives and declarations that “the keyboard is a weapon of war.”
  • "The keyboard is a weapon of war. Targeting our militaries and our societies..." (Secretary General video, 60:29)
  • The section lampoons the expansion of military logic to cybersecurity, catching the shift towards cyber as pretext for spending.

10. Trump’s Retribution Campaign and Weaponization of the DOJ

• [67:00–77:14] Explores the reciprocal indictments: former NY AG Letitia James charged federally after pursuing Trump, and Jim Comey indicted for perjury. The show references Mo Facts’ prediction that Black female prosecutors would be scapegoated.
  • "The Democrats threw up black prosecutors Alvin Bragg, Fannie Willis, and Letitia James to go after Donald Trump...They simply sacrificed them..." (Mo Facts via Adam/John, 75:17)

11. Listener Letters & Generational Literacy

• [94:24–98:58] Listeners report that Gen Z (even college grads) can’t address envelopes, revealing failures in foundational education. Another letter tells of Catholic schools stepping in as a haven from public school “pronoun” drama.

12. Vaccines: Skepticism on Efficacy and Adjuvants

• [140:59–155:02] Kennedy and McCullough’s commentary on the negative efficacy of flu vaccines and aluminum adjuvants possibly driving food allergies is discussed, linking to their ongoing skepticism of Big Pharma and routine vaccination schedules.
  • "Children who are vaccinated with aluminum vaccines have 30 times the rate of allergic rhinitis as kids who don't..." (RFK Jr., 153:07)
• Deep-dive on the logic (and potential malice) of vaccination schedules for Hepatitis B and aluminum's immunological effects.

13. Digital Control and Surveillance

• [116:10–116:41, 158:48–159:37] The duo flag increasing digital biometrics for border control in the EU (“entry-exit system” keeps prints and facial data for 3 years), and Amazon Ring's facial recognition rollout outside a few U.S. jurisdictions.

14. The Comedy, Banter & Show Meta

• The episode is peppered with recurring jokes around video production (“five camera shoot”), inside baseball about show production, and calls for live shows in Las Vegas’ Sphere—a running gag involving their audience’s preferences for community over spectacle.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "[The newer generation]...are really just looking for good information, and we seem to be finding it with you two old boomers..." (John, 06:03)
• "Bibi Netanyahu came to Congress in the 90s and said, we've got to take out seven countries in five years..." (student paraphrase, 11:03)
• "It wasn't Bibi Netanyahu. It was Neocons...Go look up Project for a New American Century, Dick Cheney—not a Jew..." (John, 14:23)
• "Margaret, you can ask me about this and I can blow it out and you have an exclusive. No, no, no, no. We can't drop the ball..." (Adam, 17:34)
• "They just suck at their job. They stink." (Adam, 29:12)

Useful Timestamps

• [04:25] – Meetups & Gen Z Insights
• [06:14] – Pandemic impact on Gen Z
• [09:58] – Gen Z confronts Glenn Beck on Israel
• [11:03] – Seven countries in five years: Wesley Clark's actual quote
• [14:23] – Neocons, not Bibi Netanyahu
• [16:19] – Mainstream press criticized for failing to ask important questions
• [21:46] – "Can you explain in more detail?" – on missing basic journalism
• [31:44] – "Let's keep asking about the Peace Prize, that'll get his ego going."
• [36:13] – Machado, Nobel recipient, said prize should have gone to Trump
• [60:29] – NATO Cyber Defense: "The keyboard is a weapon of war"
• [75:17] – Mo Facts' prediction: Black prosecutors as scapegoats

Episode Structure

• Opening (~00:00–00:45): Columbus Day banter, donation stats, and the Italian vote;
• Meetup Reports: Community growth and Gen Z engagement;
• Media Critiques: Specific focus on Israel, Middle East peace, and how the press covers Trump;
• Interviews & Soundbites: Analysis of J.D. Vance, Glenn Beck, and campus interactions;
• Weaponization of Institutions: DOJ "retribution" campaigns and reciprocal indictments;
• Listener Correspondence: Generational gaps in knowledge and writing skills;
• Health & Science: Deep skepticism about vaccines and allergy rise;
• Surveillance and Tech: Advances in digital control systems—Ring facial recognition, EU biometrics;
• Meta Jokes & Show Dynamics: Inside jokes, live show tangents, and tip of the day.

Tone, Language & Community Engagement

• The hosts interact as friendly antagonists, mixing feigned irritability with genuine camaraderie.
• They uphold a blend of skepticism, dry humor, and direct critique, often reading and citing listeners' letters, further embedding a sense of an in-group “No Agenda” community with shared lingo (e.g., “trap babies”, “gen Zers”, “North Sea Nexus,” “value for value” donation model).
• The show remains fast-paced, with both quick-witted banter and moments of reflection—especially regarding the responsibilities and reality gaps across generations and media gatekeepers.

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Summary

Episode 1807 encapsulates No Agenda’s core strengths: crowd-sourced media analysis, a healthy distrust of both mainstream and legacy alternatives, and a vibrant pushing of community involvement. Come for the deconstruction of the Middle East narrative (and how new generations consume and misinterpret it); stay for the laughs, the sharp cultural commentary, and the inside baseball on the reality of podcasting in a media landscape increasingly driven by “keyboard warriors.”

In the morning!