The latest episode of the No Agenda podcast, titled "Cytoshitosis" and hosted by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, offers a critical analysis of several major news stories, including a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak that has now been confirmed in 34 states, with more than 2,600 cases reported in Michigan alone. Published on July 16, 2026, the episode also delves into the FBI's unusual search of the late Senator Lindsey Graham's Washington home, a rain-soaked Texas Hill Country weather emergency, and the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff. Curry broadcasts from FEMA Region 6 while Dvorak reports from Northern Silicon Valley.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has prompted Taco Bell to voluntarily remove certain ingredients, and Michigan Dr. Bagdasarian has proposed a theory linking the outbreak to lettuce. Curry pushes back on conspiracy theories surrounding Graham's death, noting that 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," he tells Dvorak, who agrees that online speculation about Ukrainian drone strikes and shaped charges has gone off the rails. On the cyclospora story, Curry floats his own theory: "I'm telling you, something else is going on here. I like my gain-of-function angle, but I'm looking more at, it's got a GLP-1."
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. In tech news, the hosts examine OpenAI's rumored screen-free Alexa competitor and the Apple lawsuit over Jony Ive's startup.
Other segments include a boots-on-the-ground travel report from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, 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. The hosts also cover 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.
The episode underscores the importance of questioning mainstream narratives, especially in an era where media framing can shape public perception. The hosts encourage listeners to apply critical thinking to the cyclospora outbreak, Graham's death, and other stories, highlighting the potential impact on public health, political discourse, and technology regulation.
