In the 1900th episode of the No Agenda podcast, released on September 3, 2026, hosts Adam Curry and returning guest co-host Rob Dew delve into a web of interconnected stories that underscore the growing consolidation of power over money, data, and information. The episode, titled "Trust The Plan," airs on Curry's 62nd birthday and the show's 19th anniversary, broadcasting from Rotterdam. The discussion centers on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's "Operation Economic Outcast," which aims to sever Iran from global financial systems, and the broader implications for international finance.
Curry plays clips of Bessent on Fox News and CNBC, where the Treasury Secretary issues stark warnings to Iran-connected entities: "We know where in the British Virgin Islands your accounts are at these trust companies. We know the $100 million houses you have around the world, and we are going to freeze those." This aggressive stance, which includes secondary sanctions and cutting off access to SWIFT and the Federal Reserve wire, is part of a larger strategy that financial analyst Tom Luongo suggests is designed to force European bond spreads to widen, paving the way for debt consolidation under the European Central Bank and the eventual introduction of a digital euro. The hosts argue that such economic warfare not only targets adversaries but also reshapes the global financial order, potentially destabilizing economies and increasing surveillance over financial transactions.
The episode also tackles the expanding reach of surveillance technology, focusing on Flock cameras and their Bluetooth capabilities. These cameras, installed in neighborhoods across the United States, ping nearby devices to track individuals' movements, raising significant privacy concerns. The hosts introduce the "Have I Been Flocked" website, which allows users to check if their devices have been detected by these cameras, and discuss the Signal Trace hardware that can intercept Bluetooth signals. The implications are profound: as Curry and Dew point out, this technology enables both law enforcement and private companies to build detailed profiles of unsuspecting citizens, eroding the expectation of privacy in public spaces. The discussion connects this to a broader trend of data collection and the monetization of personal information, which they argue is a fundamental threat to civil liberties.
In a segment that revisits the January 6 Capitol attack, Dew, who was present that day, provides firsthand testimony of armored officers striking the crowd and describes the presence of plainclothes provocateurs near the Capitol scaffolding. The hosts then examine new evidence revealed by ex-FBI agent Kyle Seraphin, corroborated by investigative journalist Steve Baker and Congressman Barry Loudermilk, that the pipe bomber's phone pinged on FirstNet, a cellular network reserved for law enforcement and first responders, with 94% three-dimensional location accuracy. This revelation suggests that the bomber may have had connections to law enforcement or military personnel, contradicting the official narrative that the bomber acted alone and was not part of a broader conspiracy. The hosts also point to the arrest of Brian Cole Jr., a DoorDash driver with size-12 shoes, whose measurements do not match the size-9 footprints found at the scene, casting further doubt on the investigation's conclusions.
The episode concludes with a discussion of the speculative AI data center bubble, which is placing unprecedented strain on American power grids. Penetration tester Sir Patrick Coble argues that data center speculators should be required to post registered capital bonds to protect communities when the bubble inevitably bursts, drawing parallels to the 1890s railroad boom and the dot-com fiber glut. The hosts also touch on Nvidia's acquisition of Hugging Face, the Jevons paradox, and Maria Bartiromo's exit from Fox News, weaving these stories into the larger theme of who controls the flow of money, data, and narrative. As the No Agenda show celebrates its 19th anniversary, this episode serves as a reminder of the importance of independent media in challenging mainstream narratives and holding power to account.
