In the latest episode of the long-running media deconstruction podcast No Agenda, guest hosts Darren O'Neill and Larry Blythner took the helm for the July 30, 2026 broadcast, filling in for the regular hosts as Adam Curry takes bereavement time following the passing of co-host John C. Dvorak. The episode, titled "Flock Off!" (Episode 1890), delved into several major news stories, including Anthony Fauci's Senate appearance, Elon Musk's AI predictions, and the growing bipartisan movement against Flock Safety's license plate cameras.
The show opened with the hosts explaining how they were tapped to keep the twice-weekly show running without interruption, a testament to the show's dedicated production team. They then launched into a clip-driven analysis of the day's top stories. The first topic was Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony before a Senate committee, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. The hosts read verbatim passages from Fauci's diary, which surfaced alongside the testimony, revealing entries about Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand, and a Kennedy Center evening with Joan Baez. Blythner did not mince words, calling it "the biggest comedic event in the history of United States government," and joked that Fauci could have had a Caesar's Palace residency had he not listened to his attorneys.
The episode then turned to Elon Musk's interview with The Economist, where he predicted that AI would surpass human intelligence within five years, with a 10 to 20 percent chance of "killer robots." The hosts analyzed the implications of such a timeline, questioning the readiness of society for such advancements.
A major segment focused on Flock Safety, the company behind 120,000 license plate cameras across 49 states. The ACLU has joined forces with right-leaning municipalities in Sedona, Arizona, and elsewhere to cancel contracts with the company, citing privacy concerns. The hosts referenced the dflock.org tracking site and reporting from Sir Ryan Bemrose about antenna sensors capable of harvesting MAC addresses from passing phones. They contrasted CEO Garrett Langley's TED Talk pitch that "safety should just be a right" with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's stance on incarceration and El Salvador's Bukele prison model, drawing on Radley Balko's book "Rise of the Warrior Cop" to frame the discussion.
Other stories covered included a McLaughlin poll on the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz strikes, and a WNBA controversy involving the Seattle Storm owner confronting two teenage Sophie Cunningham fans.
The episode also included a lengthy donation segment honoring Dvorak, with tributes from producers around the world, plus knightings and meetup announcements from Coeur d'Alene to Calgary. The show's trademark humor and sharp commentary were on full display, demonstrating that even in Dvorak's absence, the show's spirit remains intact.
No Agenda is a listener-supported podcast that takes a skeptical, independent look at mainstream media, politics, and culture. Episode 1890 is available now wherever podcasts are heard.
