In the wake of the private memorial for the late John C. Dvorak, the No Agenda Show's Episode 1893, titled 'En Banc,' delivered a poignant tribute and its trademark media deconstruction. Co-host Adam Curry, phoning in from a San Francisco hotel room, shared reflections on Dvorak's legacy in tech journalism, emphasizing his critical approach. '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,' Curry told listeners, underscoring Dvorak's enduring influence on technology reporting.
The episode, aired August 9, 2026, featured fill-in hosts Darren O'Neill and Larry Bleidner, who helped navigate a packed agenda. The 3x3 segment compared coverage of a D.C. Circuit Appeals Court ruling that blocked further construction on President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, with the court stating that 'whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide.' The hosts scrutinized how Fox, ABC, and CBS framed the decision, illustrating the show's commitment to exposing media biases.
Another major topic was the $567 million judgment against Meta over child safety on Facebook and Instagram, a case with significant implications for tech regulation. The hosts also tackled the escalating WNBA controversy after Clay Travis offered $10 million for a game between the Las Vegas Aces and a high school boys' team, questioning the motivations behind such a stunt. Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed's Medicaid comments were also examined, alongside reporting on his wife's Ann Arbor practice, MindWorks Psychiatry, highlighting the intersection of politics and healthcare.
Curry recounted the Oakland memorial service, attended by around 70 people, including Sir Mark and Dame Astrid from Tokyo, Void Zero from the Netherlands, Eric the Shill from South Dakota, and eulogist Marty Higgins. He described the gathering as a moment of closure and community, stretching from Oakland to Tokyo to Fort Lauderdale. The episode also delved into the strange saga of British academic Jason Arday, whose book 'Great and Unfortunate Things' releases August 11 amid allegations of fabricated credentials, and highlighted Staten Island activist Scott LoBaido, who chartered a banner plane over New York City to target Zohran Mamdani, all from his hospital bed after open-heart surgery.
The show closed with ten meetup reports from Albany, Austin, Perth, Hamilton, Wilmington, Sonoma, Denver, Snohomish, Memphis, and Central New Jersey, reinforcing the global community that Dvorak helped cultivate. As the podcast continues to offer a skeptical, independent look at mainstream media, Episode 1893 stands as a testament to Dvorak's enduring impact and the importance of questioning the narratives we consume. For more on the show's approach, visit No Agenda Show and explore the resources discussed, including the court ruling and media coverage.
