In the latest episode of the No Agenda podcast, co-hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak dissect a packed Memorial Day weekend news cycle, focusing on President Trump's Truth Social announcement of a 'largely negotiated' deal with Iran and the ongoing CENTCOM blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The episode, titled 'Hatman,' was published May 24, 2026, and offers sharp analysis on why these developments matter beyond surface-level headlines.
Curry, broadcasting from the Gaylord Opryland 'biodome' in Nashville during the K-LOVE Music Awards, framed the Iran standoff as a financial war rather than a military one, driven by Lloyd's of London insurance pricing. 'This is theater of the highest order,' he said of the Strait of Hormuz standoff, adding, 'If Lloyd's of London won't insure, nobody — for whatever reason, no one wants to use the American reinsurers through DFC and Chubb.' This perspective highlights the often-overlooked role of insurance markets in geopolitical conflicts, potentially affecting global shipping and energy prices.
The duo also examined Secretary of State Marco Rubio's slip between 'enriched' and 'highly enriched' uranium, Pakistan's army chief brokering talks in Tehran, and reports that Iran is settling cargo-ship insurance payments in Bitcoin to dodge sanctions. These details underscore the complexity of the negotiations and the innovative financial tactics being employed, which could have implications for sanctions enforcement and cryptocurrency regulation.
Other key segments included the leaked DNC autopsy commissioned by Chair Ken Martin on Kamala Harris's 2024 loss, analyzed through Victor Davis Hanson and Scott Jennings; Rep. Thomas Massie's primary defeat; and Tulsi Gabbard's June 30 resignation amid her husband Abraham's bone cancer diagnosis. The hosts also covered declassified emails from former NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers to DNI James Clapper, CIA's John Brennan, and FBI's James Comey over the 2017 Russia attribution report — referred by AG Pam Bondi to a Fort Pierce grand jury overseen by Joe diGenova and Judge Aileen Cannon.
Dvorak weighed in on the viral 'Mask-Gate' clip of retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward on Fox News, concluding, 'This little anomaly here, it doesn't — it looks like bullcrap to me.' This reflects the podcast's signature media deconstruction, questioning how news is framed and amplified.
The episode also touched on Dr. Deborah Birx's surprising defense of U.S. Ebola funding in the DRC, a new USCIS green-card memo requiring applicants to return home, the SpaceX S-1 filing, and Jeff Bezos's optimistic AI-and-jobs forecast. Each story carries potential impact: from changes in immigration policy affecting thousands of applicants, to space industry investments shaping the future of technology.
For listeners seeking an alternative to conventional news, Episode 1871 of No Agenda is available wherever podcasts are heard, including modern Podcasting 2.0 apps.
