March 8th • 3h 19m
Shownotes
Every new episode of No Agenda is accompanied by a comprehensive list of shownotes curated by Adam while preparing for the show. Clips played by the hosts during the show can also be found here.
Iran
As Iran war expands, Trump says he must have a role in choosing the country's next leader
How Iran and Venezuela strikes transform the Trump-Xi trade talks
How Iran and Venezuela strikes transform the Trump-Xi trade talks
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The Iran war and the U.S. attack in Venezuela show a Trump administration more willing to eschew diplomacy and take military action.
Reps. Jared Golden, Henry Cuellar, Greg Landsman, Juan Vargas oppose war powers resolution
Reps. Jared Golden, Henry Cuellar, Greg Landsman, Juan Vargas oppose war powers resolution
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Four Democrats defied party leaders on Thursday to oppose a resolution curbing President Trump’s war powers in Iran. Some defections had been expected headed into the vote, given the thorny nature of the conflict and its relationship to Israel, which has divided Democrats on and off of Capitol Hill for years. Before Trump struck Iran…
Trump wants U.S. Navy to escort tankers through the Gulf. Why that plan may not work
U.S. offers India a 30-day waiver for buying Russian oil as Iran war deepens energy supply worries
Big Tech AI and The Socials
Amazon says hours-long outage was triggered by ‘software code deployment’
Bill Text - AB-1043 Age verification signals software applications and online services.
Bill Text - AB-1043 Age verification signals: software applications and online services.
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AB 1043 Age verification signals: software applications and online services.
California introduces age verification law for all operating systems, including Linux and SteamOS — user age verified during OS account setup Tom's Hardware
California introduces age verification law for all operating systems, including Linux and SteamOS — user age verified during OS account setup | Tom's Hardware
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AB 1043 also requires OS providers to pipe a real-time age checker to every app developer who requests it.
Meta sued over AI smart glasses' privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage TechCrunch
Meta sued over AI smart glasses' privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage | TechCrunch
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Lawyers say Meta's marketing materials promised privacy and user control over sharing footage. But an investigation found that subcontractors are reviewing footage from customers' glasses.
Roblox Launches Real-Time Chat Rephrasing to Maintain Civility and Gameplay Flow
Epstein
Justice Department publishes documents with sexual assault allegations against Trump - POLITICO
Justice Department publishes documents with sexual assault allegations against Trump - POLITICO
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The department shared FBI documents outlining allegations involving Trump.
EU UK Ukraine and NATO
Hungary abducts Ukrainian state bank employees along with cash-in-transit vehicles amid pressure over Russian oil - Euromaidan Press
Hungary abducts Ukrainian state bank employees along with cash-in-transit vehicles amid pressure over Russian oil - Euromaidan Press
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Kyiv accuses Hungary of holding seven Ukrainian bank couriers and seizing state funds.
JCD
Bidet Advice
...since I suspect he is not checking emails yet. If they had to crack his chest open for the bypasses, he should have a bidet toilet seat installed ASAP. Twisting to reach behind your back after such surgery is very difficult (based on personal experience).
It was cool hearing Mimi's voice on yesterday's podcast. Kudos to you and Mimi.
Best wishes to John's recovery ...Stu (aka Baronette 10CFR50B)
MIC
Monitor The Situation — OSINT Military Aircraft Monitor
Monitor The Situation — OSINT Military Aircraft Monitor
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LATEST HIGH ALERTS LOADING
Shield of the Americas - Noem
What Is 'Shield of the Americas' What We Know About Kristi Noem's New Role - Newsweek
What Is 'Shield of the Americas'? What We Know About Kristi Noem's New Role - Newsweek
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Trump is launching “Shield of the Americas,” a new security initiative, as Kristi Noem takes on a special envoy role.
What is the 'Shield of the Americas,' Trump's new security initiative in the Western Hemisphere
What is the 'Shield of the Americas,' Trump's new security initiative in the Western Hemisphere?
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Trump said he is appointing Kristi Noem to serve as his "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas" as he announced her ouster from the Department of Homeland Security
Transmaoism
Toronto Film Critics Association in Crisis Over Censored Speech
Toronto Film Critics Association in Crisis Over Censored Speech
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Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returned her trophy, the president resigned and 16 members have quit — with more considering their position: "This Is Killing the TFCA."
Clip Sources
VIDEO - Antitrust trial begins that could lead to breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation - YouTube
Antitrust trial begins that could lead to breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation - YouTube
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A high-stakes antitrust trial that could lead to the possible breakup of Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, got underway Tuesday.
VIDEO - Battle of the Burgers Fast food chains beef after McDonald's CEO takes small bite - YouTube
Battle of the Burgers: Fast food chains beef after McDonald's CEO takes small bite - YouTube
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ABC News' Danny New has more.Check out more Eyewitness News - http://abc7ny.com/Find us on social media:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ABC7NY/INSTAGRAM: ...
VIDEO - Daylight saving time 2026 Health effects of 'springing forward' - YouTube
Daylight saving time 2026: Health effects of 'springing forward' - YouTube
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Daylight saving time will start this spring on March 8, 2026 at 2 a.m. local time.https://abc7chicago.com/post/daylight-saving-time-2026-when-spring-forward-...
VIDEO - DEA warns of dangers of new drug hitting Chicago streets - YouTube
DEA warns of dangers of new drug hitting Chicago streets - YouTube
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Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.The DEA is warning of the dangers of new synthetic opioid cyclorphine, which is hitting Chicago...
VIDEO - Exclusive Trump tells Reuters US must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader Reuters
Exclusive: Trump tells Reuters US must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader | Reuters
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Trump said in a telephone interview that the Ayatollah's son is an 'unlikely' choice as leader.
VIDEO - Florida Man’s Suicide Blamed on Google Gemini Chatbot, Lawsuit Says - YouTube
Florida Man’s Suicide Blamed on Google Gemini Chatbot, Lawsuit Says - YouTube
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The father of a Florida man who died by suicide is suing Google and its parent company Alphabet, alleging that the company’s Gemini artificial intelligence c...
VIDEO - House committee subpoenas Pam Bondi over Epstein files - YouTube
House committee subpoenas Pam Bondi over Epstein files - YouTube
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Congress subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case.
VIDEO - Iran New Supreme Leader set to be announced • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
Iran: New Supreme Leader set to be announced • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
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In Iran, the body responsible for choosing the next Supreme Leader has made a decision, but the name has not been released. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed...
VIDEO - Iran war opens cracks within Trump's MAGA base • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
Iran war opens cracks within Trump's MAGA base • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
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President Trump has launched into a war while he’s facing some of the lowest approval ratings of his political career. A recent poll showed that just one in ...
VIDEO - Justice Department releases 3 reports from files on Epstein previously withheld - YouTube
Justice Department releases 3 reports from files on Epstein previously withheld - YouTube
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Justice Department releases 3 reports from files on Epstein previously withheld#news #politics #epsteinfiles #fyp
VIDEO - Kuwait cuts oil production as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global energy market
VIDEO - Polymarket faces allegations of insider trading after suspicious Iran war bets • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
Polymarket faces allegations of insider trading after suspicious Iran war bets • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
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The online betting company Polymarket is facing scrutiny over allegations of insider trading after bettors made more than 500 million dollars by accurately p...
VIDEO - Rally at state Capitol targets millionaires tax as House vote looms - YouTube
Rally at state Capitol targets millionaires tax as House vote looms - YouTube
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Demonstrators gathered at the Washington state Capitol over the weekend as opponents made a final push against a proposed state income tax that appears days ...
VIDEO - San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade sees thousands of spectators - YouTube
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade sees thousands of spectators - YouTube
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This year's main attraction was Olympian Eileen Gu serving as Grand Marshall.KCRA 3 is your home for California breaking news and weather. For your latest Ca...
VIDEO - Tinnitus Is Somehow Connected to a Crucial Bodily Function ScienceAlert
Tinnitus Is Somehow Connected to a Crucial Bodily Function : ScienceAlert
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Those who have never endured the relentless ringing of tinnitus can only dream of the torment.
VIDEO - Trump ‘Cuba is in it’s Last Moments of Life’ - YouTube
Trump: ‘Cuba is in it’s Last Moments of Life’ - YouTube
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President Trump claimed Friday that the Communist dictatorship on the island of Cuba is on its last legs. “Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon, by the way, unrela...
VIDEO - Trump says ‘someone from within’ Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends
VIDEO - Trump weighs in on who he'd like to run lead Iran after the war AP News
Trump weighs in on who he'd like to run lead Iran after the war | AP News
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President Donald Trump says “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed.
VIDEO - Trump's Masterstroke To Choke China Caracas & Tehran Granted Discount On Crude Oil GRAVITAS - YouTube
Trump's Masterstroke To Choke China: Caracas & Tehran Granted Discount On Crude Oil? | GRAVITAS - YouTube
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Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, analysts say U.S. pressure on oil flows from Venezuela and Iran may form part of a broader strategy to constrain China...
VIDEO - Tucker Trump don't do Iran - T doesn't care
VIDEO - US strikes on Iran could spur nuclear proliferation, warns Russian FM Lavrov - YouTube
US strikes on Iran could spur nuclear proliferation, warns Russian FM Lavrov - YouTube
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US strikes on Iran could spur nuclear proliferation, warns Russian FM LavrovUS and Israeli strikes on Iran could encourage the Islamic Republic and its Arab ...
VIDEO -18MINS-Ref Tucker By Dep FM - EXCLUSIVE Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Rejects Trump’s “Big Lie” About Why He Went to War
EXCLUSIVE: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Rejects Trump’s “Big Lie” About Why He Went to War
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Esmail Baghaei, a senior Iranian official, discusses the U.S. narrative, Iran’s strikes across the region, and prospects for diplomacy in a half-hour interview with Jeremy Scahill.
