No Agenda Show 1792 - "Meloni in the Middle"
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Aug 21, 2025 The hosts tackle President Trump's upcoming D.C. patrol and its ripples in crime legislation. They dive into America's labor market crisis, highlighting a shift from skilled trades to white-collar jobs. A sardonic look at California's gerrymandering sets the stage for grassroots movements in the UK. Conspiracy theories around political figures prompt humorous critiques, while geopolitical chess involving China and Russia adds intrigue. The hosts also discuss innovative podcasting events and the interplay of billionaires and digital currency in shaping global finance.
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Crime Policy Is Often Rebranded History
- Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak argue crime policy is cyclical and politically repackaged, not purely novel.
- They highlight 1990s crime bills and modern political spin as drivers of perception and policy.
Skilled Trades Are Undervalued And Lucrative
- Hosts note a growing skilled-trades shortage and the money plumbers and HVAC techs can make.
- They argue apprenticeships should be revived as realistic career paths versus mass college promotion.
AI Data Centers Propping Up The Economy
- The show ties AI/data-center spending directly to current GDP resilience and higher utilities.
- John warns that rising household bills could cause popular unrest if unchecked.