In the latest episode of the No Agenda Show, fill-in hosts Darren O’Neill and Larry Bleidner took the helm for Episode 1895, titled “XY You’re Out,” continuing the show’s tradition of media deconstruction. Broadcasting from just outside Chicago and the Connecticut shore, the duo dissected a week of news that included an alleged Iranian plot against President Trump, a viral Blue’s Clues political ad, and a new cultural controversy within the WNBA.
The episode, available on the No Agenda Show website, relied heavily on verbatim clips from cable news, NPR, PBS NewsHour, and MSNBC (now MS NOW). One of the most striking segments involved reports that President Trump was smuggled off Air Force One in a catering truck after a NATO summit in Turkey, with the press left aboard as a decoy. O’Neill pointed out that PBS NewsHour reported President Bill Clinton had pulled the same maneuver in Islamabad in 2000, directly contradicting an MS NOW guest who insisted Clinton would never have done such a thing. This revelation underscores a recurring theme: official accounts of presidential movements are often more theatrical than factual.
The alleged Iranian plot was another focal point. H.R. McMaster, in a CBS analysis, discussed IRGC “pattern of life” videos that targeted Barron Trump and Melania Trump. The hosts used this to highlight how media framing can shape public perception of threats, often without substantial evidence. They also touched on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Blue’s Clues cosplay ad pitching Medicare for All to what the hosts called “kidults,” a move that drew both ridicule and criticism for trivializing serious policy debates.
In the WNBA segment, the hosts endorsed Caitlyn Jenner’s blunt take: “XX, you’re in. XY, you’re out. It’s simple. That’s the catchphrase. Let’s remember that. I might get that tattooed on myself.” This comment came amid backlash involving Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark. Victor Davis Hanson, featured in the show, argued that Clark and Cunningham have destabilized the league’s “preferred obscurity and poverty,” suggesting that their popularity challenges the league’s existing power dynamics and media narratives.
The episode also covered Chris Matthews resurfacing to warn moderate Democrats about the DSA, and AOC walking back “woke one” positions on ABC. New York Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher redefined shoplifting as “crimes of poverty,” a framing that sparked debate about criminal justice reform. Rahm Emanuel positioned himself as a moderate against Gavin Newsom, and a Grimerica clip broke down new Canadian hate-speech guidance that treats social-media boycotts of 2SLGBTQI+ organizations as potential bias incidents.
Other segments included MS NOW’s reporting on the USS Abraham Lincoln’s 266-day deployment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pushback from Panama, and a boots-on-the-ground report from Sir Darius Unity detailing data-center construction protocols, phone confiscation, and reported downtime losses. Each story was examined not just for its content but for how it was framed, amplified, or buried by media outlets.
The No Agenda Show, founded by Adam Curry and the late John C. Dvorak, has long been a platform for media deconstruction and listener-supported journalism. Episode 1895 continues this mission, offering listeners a critical lens on the news. The episode’s irreverent tone and reliance on source clips make it a unique entry in the podcast landscape, challenging audiences to question official narratives and consider the motivations behind news coverage.
