The No Agenda Show, known for its irreverent 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 just outside Chicago and the Connecticut shore. The episode opened with a tearful tribute from Australian listener Sarah Harris before diving into a two-hour dissection of the week's most spun stories.
Among the topics, RFK Jr.'s combative CNN appearance drew sharp commentary. Bleidner praised Kennedy for turning the tables on anchor Dana Bash, accusing her of "press malpractice" for not allowing dissent during the pandemic. The hosts echoed Kennedy's sentiment that disagreement was unfairly branded as disinformation, a pattern they've long documented. O'Neill added that this rebranding has had lasting effects on public discourse.
The episode also scrutinized Bernie Sanders' defense of his three homes, including a Lake Champlain property he called a "summer camp." The hosts questioned the senator's progressive credentials given his real-estate holdings, a topic that resonates with voters concerned about wealth inequality.
However, the most heated discussion centered on Trump Media's newly announced Truth Social API, priced at $100,000 per month. Senator Chris Murphy and pundit David Pakman have criticized the move as "insider trading," but O'Neill, drawing on his technical background, argued that the criticism misses the mark. He explained that high-frequency traders already pay for similar firehose access on X (formerly Twitter), and the advantage is measured in milliseconds. The API pricing, he suggested, is a standard business model for social media platforms, not a backdoor deal.
The hosts also delved into leaked remarks from Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who reportedly discussed "paving the pathway for 2028" through memes and "primarying" Senator John Fetterman. El-Sayed allegedly said he would "put one ogre on a pike" to bring other Democrats into line, a comment that raised eyebrows. The episode included clips from Bill Maher, Michael Savage, Dave Rubin, Stephen Miller, and Governor JB Pritzker, providing a broad spectrum of opinions.
Throughout, the hosts maintained their signature skeptical lens, challenging political framing and offering alternative perspectives. The episode underscored the importance of questioning mainstream narratives, especially as the 2028 election cycle begins to take shape. With the show's value-for-value model, listeners are encouraged to support the podcast directly, ensuring its continued independence from corporate media influences.
