The latest episode of the No Agenda Show, titled 'XY You're Out' (Episode 1895), published on August 16, 2026, takes a deep dive into a week of significant news stories, from an alleged Iranian plot against President Trump to a cultural firestorm in the WNBA. Hosted by fill-ins Darren O'Neill and Larry Bleidner, the episode continues the show's tradition of media deconstruction, a format pioneered by Adam Curry and the late John C. Dvorak. Broadcasting from near Chicago and the Connecticut shore, the duo relies heavily on verbatim clips from cable news, NPR, PBS NewsHour, and MSNBC (now MS NOW) to dissect how stories are framed, amplified, or buried.
One of the most striking stories covered is the report 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. This claim, sourced from PBS NewsHour, is contrasted with an MS NOW guest who insisted that President Bill Clinton would never have pulled such a maneuver. O'Neill points out that PBS NewsHour also reported that Clinton used the same tactic in Islamabad in 2000, directly contradicting the guest's assertion. This segment underscores the importance of cross-referencing sources to uncover the truth behind official narratives.
The episode also revisits the alleged Iranian plot, with H.R. McMaster providing CBS analysis on IRGC 'pattern of life' videos that targeted Barron Trump and Melania Trump. This adds a layer of security concern, highlighting the ongoing threats faced by high-profile figures. The hosts also touch on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's Blue's Clues cosplay ad, which pitches Medicare for All to what the hosts call 'kidults.' This unusual campaign tactic is examined for its effectiveness and appeal to younger voters.
In the realm of politics, the show covers Chris Matthews' resurfacing to warn moderate Democrats about the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), and AOC's walkback of 'woke one' positions on ABC. These segments reflect the shifting dynamics within the Democratic Party as it navigates its progressive and moderate wings. Additionally, New York Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher's redefinition of shoplifting as 'crimes of poverty' is discussed, sparking debate on criminal justice reform and economic inequality.
The WNBA takes center stage in a segment featuring Caitlyn Jenner's blunt take on the league's inclusion policies. Jenner's line, 'XX, you're in. XY, you're out. It's simple. That's the catchphrase,' is replayed and endorsed by the hosts. This sparks a discussion on the backlash faced by Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, with Victor Davis Hanson analyzing how these players have destabilized what he calls the league's 'preferred obscurity and poverty.' The controversy highlights broader societal debates on gender, fairness, and the role of sports in cultural politics.
Other stories include Rahm Emanuel positioning himself as a moderate against Gavin Newsom, and a Grimerica clip on new Canadian hate-speech guidance that treats social-media boycotts of 2SLGBTQI+ organizations as potential bias incidents. The episode also covers the USS Abraham Lincoln's 266-day deployment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's pushback from Panama, and a boots-on-the-ground segment from Sir Darius Unity detailing data-center construction protocols, phone confiscation, and reported downtime losses.
The No Agenda Show, known for its listener-supported, value-for-value model, continues to offer a contrarian perspective on mainstream media narratives. Episode 1895 is available now wherever podcasts are heard, with meetup information and producer credits at the episode page. This episode serves as a reminder of the importance of media literacy and the need to question the stories we are told, whether they involve presidential security, sports controversies, or political maneuvering.
