The latest episode of the podcast No Agenda, titled “Cytoshitosis,” offers a deep dive into several major news stories, including a multistate Cyclospora outbreak now confirmed in 34 states, with over 2,600 cases reported in Michigan alone. Hosted by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, the July 16, 2026 episode also covers the FBI’s search of the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s Washington home, a Texas Hill Country weather emergency, and the Strait of Hormuz standoff. Curry broadcasts from FEMA Region 6, while Dvorak reports from Northern Silicon Valley.
The Cyclospora outbreak has drawn attention to Taco Bell, which voluntarily removed certain ingredients. Michigan’s Dr. Bagdasarian has proposed a lettuce theory for the contamination. Curry and Dvorak discuss the implications of the outbreak, with Curry suggesting a gain-of-function angle and speculating about GLP-1 involvement. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the outbreak’s source to prevent further spread.
Regarding Senator Graham’s death, Curry pushes back against conspiracy theories, noting a preliminary medical examiner’s report cited a torn aortic artery. “Have we lost the ability to think a little more simplistically? Occam’s razor’s dead,” Curry tells Dvorak, who agrees that online speculation about Ukrainian drone strikes and shaped charges has gone off the rails. This segment highlights the media’s tendency to amplify unfounded claims.
The episode also covers Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing exchange with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse over Kash Patel and the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, as well as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s grilling by Rep. Al Green over Trump meme coin “speculative bubbles.” Jay Clayton’s Director of National Intelligence hearing and Senator Mark Kelly’s response are also discussed. These segments underscore ongoing political tensions and regulatory challenges.
In tech news, the hosts cover OpenAI’s rumored screen-free Alexa competitor and the Apple lawsuit over Jony Ive’s startup. They also discuss the House-passed Sunshine Protection Act, Reflect Orbital’s 50,000-satellite plan to bounce sunlight onto Earth after dark, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s sister promoting Claude for Teachers. A supercut contrasting media predictions that Elon Musk would destroy Twitter with current “cesspool” framing lands as clip of the day. This critique of media narratives is a recurring theme on No Agenda.
The episode includes a boots-on-the-ground Amsterdam Schiphol travel report where Curry’s hearing aids were hijacked by low-energy Bluetooth signage designed for blind travelers. Atomic Rod Adams returns via email to update listeners on four new advanced nuclear reactors that came online before July 4th, including Deployable Energy, Aalo Atomics, and Valar Atomics. These segments provide practical insights into technology and energy developments.
No Agenda is a listener-supported podcast known for its skeptical, independent look at mainstream media and politics. Episode 1886 is available now wherever podcasts are heard.
