The long-running media deconstruction podcast 'No Agenda' aired its July 30, 2026 episode with guest hosts Darren O'Neill and Larry Blythner stepping in for regular co-hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak. Curry took bereavement time following the passing of Dvorak, and the guests ensured the show continued without interruption. The episode, titled 'Flock Off!', dissected several major stories, including Anthony Fauci's Senate appearance, Elon Musk's AI predictions, and a growing bipartisan effort against Flock Safety's license plate cameras.
The episode opened with the hosts explaining how they were tapped to fill in, then delved into Fauci's testimony before a Senate committee, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. The hosts read from Fauci's diary, which surfaced alongside the hearing, including entries about celebrities like Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand. Blythner called the spectacle 'the biggest, uh, comedic event in the history of United States government, no question about it,' suggesting Fauci missed an opportunity for a comedy residency by listening to his attorneys instead of answering questions directly.
The discussion then shifted to Elon Musk's interview with The Economist, where he predicted AI would surpass human intelligence within five years, giving a 10 to 20 percent chance of 'killer robots.' The hosts analyzed the implications of such predictions for technology and society.
A significant portion of the episode focused on Flock Safety, a company with 120,000 cameras across 49 states. The hosts highlighted a bipartisan backlash, with the ACLU joining municipalities like Sedona, Arizona, in canceling contracts. They referenced the dflock.org tracking site and reporting on antenna sensors that can harvest MAC addresses from phones. Contrasting CEO Garrett Langley's TED Talk pitch that 'safety should just be a right,' the hosts discussed concerns about surveillance and privacy, citing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's stance on incarceration and Radley Balko's book 'Rise of the Warrior Cop.'
The episode also covered a McLaughlin poll on the Iran conflict and strikes on the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a WNBA controversy involving the Seattle Storm owner confronting teenage fans of Sophie Cunningham. Throughout, the hosts maintained the show's trademark clip-driven analysis and skeptical approach to media framing.
The show honored Dvorak with producer tributes and meetup announcements from Coeur d'Alene to Calgary. 'No Agenda' is known for its listener-supported model and independent look at media and politics. Episode 1890 is available now wherever podcasts are heard.
