The No Agenda Show, a long-running podcast known for its skeptical media deconstruction, released Episode 1891 titled "We Need Memes!" on August 2, 2026. With co-founder John C. Dvorak recently deceased, guest hosts Darren O'Neill and Larry Bleidner took the reins, broadcasting from outside Chicago in FEMA Region 5 and the Connecticut shore. The episode opens with a tearful tribute from Australian listener Sarah Harris before diving into a two-hour analysis of several major stories, including RFK Jr.'s fiery CNN appearance, Bernie Sanders' real estate portfolio, and the newly announced Truth Social API pricing.
One of the central topics was Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confrontation with CNN anchor Dana Bash. In a clip played on the show, Kennedy accused Bash of "press malpractice" for her handling of COVID-era coverage, saying, "I think it was absolute press malpractice. You weren't allowing your... Mr. Secretary, your job is a fierce skepticism toward authority. And you weren't doing that. You were beating up people who were dissenting." Bleidner applauded the exchange, noting it was a rare instance of a cabinet member turning the tables on a broadcaster. O'Neill added that disagreement was often rebranded as disinformation during the pandemic, a pattern the show has long documented.
The hosts also scrutinized Senator Bernie Sanders' defense of owning three homes, including a property on Lake Champlain that he called a "summer camp." This segment highlighted the disconnect between political rhetoric and personal reality, a recurring theme for the show.
Another major discussion point was Trump Media's announcement of its Truth Social API, priced at $100,000 per month. O'Neill, drawing on his technical background, argued that critics like Senator Chris Murphy and pundit David Pakman were misrepresenting the offering as "insider trading." He explained that high-frequency traders already pay for similar firehose access on other platforms like X, and that the time advantage is measured in milliseconds. The hosts suggested that the criticism was politically motivated rather than based on technical reality.
The episode also touched on alleged Iranian cyberattacks on 30 Minnesota water treatment plants, and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's leaked remarks about "paving the pathway for 2028" through memes and "primarying" Senator John Fetterman. El-Sayed reportedly said he would "put one ogre on a pike" to bring other Democrats into line. Clips from Bill Maher, Michael Savage, Dave Rubin, Stephen Miller, and Governor JB Pritzker were also deconstructed.
Throughout the episode, O'Neill and Bleidner refused to let political framing pass unchallenged, offering their signature blend of humor and skepticism. For more details, listeners can access the episode wherever podcasts are heard. The No Agenda Show remains a listener-supported podcast that offers an irreverent alternative to conventional news analysis, and this episode continues that tradition.
