In a deeply personal episode of the No Agenda Show, co-host Adam Curry opened Episode 1893, titled 'En Banc,' by sharing his experience attending the private memorial for the late John C. Dvorak. Broadcasting from a San Francisco hotel room the day after the service, Curry was joined by fill-in hosts Darren O'Neill and Larry Bleidner. The episode, published August 9, 2026, balanced heartfelt remembrance with the show's signature media deconstruction.
Curry described the Oakland memorial, attended by about 70 people, including friends who flew in from Tokyo, the Netherlands, and South Dakota. Eulogist Marty Higgins spoke, and Curry reflected on Dvorak's unique role in tech journalism: 'He wrote about how these products sucked because he felt they could be better. That really was a big part of his role in the world.' This tribute underscored Dvorak's lasting influence on technology criticism and independent media.
Beyond the memorial, the episode tackled major news stories. A D.C. Circuit Appeals Court 2-1 ruling blocked further construction on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, with judges stating that 'whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide.' The hosts compared coverage across Fox, ABC, and CBS in the show's 3x3 segment. They also discussed a $567 million New Mexico judgment against Meta over child safety on Facebook and Instagram, and the escalating WNBA controversy after Clay Travis offered $10 million for a game pitting the Las Vegas Aces against a high school boys' team.
Other segments included Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed's Medicaid comments, linked to reporting on his wife's Ann Arbor practice, and the strange saga of British academic Jason Arday, whose book 'Great and Unfortunate Things' drops August 11 amid allegations of fabricated credentials. O'Neill highlighted Staten Island activist Scott LoBaido, who chartered a banner plane over New York City targeting Zohran Mamdani from his hospital bed after open-heart surgery.
The episode concluded with meetup reports from ten cities, showcasing the show's global community. No Agenda remains a listener-supported podcast known for its skeptical, independent look at media and politics. Episode 1893 is available now wherever podcasts are heard, and listeners are encouraged to use a Podcasting 2.0 app.
