In a recent episode of the No Agenda Show, hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak argued that mainstream media outlets deliberately underreported the first federal Antifa terrorism convictions in U.S. history, instead focusing on what they consider less consequential stories. The episode, titled 'Antifa Book Club' and published June 25, 2026, highlights a gap between network news coverage and what the hosts identify as the actual lead story: the sentencing of eight defendants to a combined 450 years in Fort Worth, Texas.
The hosts conducted their signature 3x3 segment comparing coverage from ABC, CBS, and NBC, finding that the Antifa convictions received minimal attention. They point to independent journalist Andy Ngo's reporting that one defendant received a 100-year sentence. The episode also examines how PBS NewsHour framed the Antifa sentences against January 6 defendants, suggesting a double standard in media coverage.
According to the show, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a statement regarding the Antifa terrorists, and the convictions were tied to the Emma Goldman Reading Society defense raised by cooperating witnesses. The hosts argue that the media's focus on stories like the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool coverage served as deliberate misdirection. 'You don't want to promote this story. You want to talk about the reflecting pool and give people ideas,' Dvorak said.
The episode also explores other underreported stories, including J.D. Vance's Bloomberg explanation of unfrozen Iranian assets funneled into American soy, corn, and wheat purchases; Tulsi Gabbard's revelations about Anthony Fauci and overseas bio labs; Mark Rutte's 'Trump Trillion' PowerPoint presentation at the White House; and the Senate war powers reversal where Bill Cassidy flipped after a closed-door meeting with the president.
Additional topics include Tucker Carlson's declaration that he is leaving the Republican Party, Zohran Mamdani's Prophet Muhammad speech, a fatal Tesla autopilot crash in Katy, Texas killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, Trump's quantum executive orders, the Mythos AI security panic from Anthropic, and a $6.5 billion Medicare fraud sweep announced by RFK Jr. and Kash Patel. The hosts also discuss the National Security Presidential Memo 7 signed after Charlie Kirk's murder.
For business and technology leaders, the implications are significant. The show's critique suggests that media prioritization can shape public perception and policy focus, potentially diverting attention from critical legal and security developments. The underreporting of terrorism convictions may affect public awareness of domestic threats and the effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts. Additionally, the coverage of technological issues like Tesla's autopilot crash and AI security concerns highlights the need for informed oversight in rapidly advancing fields.
No Agenda is a long-running, listener-supported podcast hosted by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak that takes a skeptical, independent look at mainstream media, politics, culture, and the forces shaping the daily news cycle. Built on a value-for-value model with no advertisers, the show combines sharp commentary, humor, and rigorous media deconstruction with audience contributions from a global network of producers. Episode 1880 is available now wherever podcasts are heard, including modern podcast apps listed at podcastindex.org.
