No Agenda Show 1821 - "Genesis"
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Nov 30, 2025 Hosts dive into the oddities surrounding Thanksgiving and Black Friday, with bizarre retail stunts. They analyze the 'We Ain't Buying It' boycott, sparking conversations on corporate politics. A lively discussion on TikTok activism reveals how online protests shape consumer culture. Conversations about Airbnb's software issues and centralization risks highlight tech's fragility. Political topics range from Ukraine's peace negotiations to the framing of immigration issues, while a focus on AI in energy governance reveals the future of tech and policy.
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Holiday Retail Is Now PR Theater
- Black Friday and modern retail stunts show marketing has shifted from physical fights to attention-grabbing online ops.
- Adam and John highlight how promotions and local PR stunts now drive the holiday spectacle.
Boycotts Often Serve Political Messaging
- The We Ain't Buying It campaign was framed as political pressure, not grassroots retail disruption.
- Hosts note these boycotts often function as fundraising and messaging for activist groups.
Airbus Recall Reveals Tech Fragility
- Airbus grounded many A320s after software failures tied to radiation-bit flips, exposing complex links between hardware, shielding, and software.
- John and Adam stress software rollbacks and poor shielding are more plausible causes than pure solar blame.
