No Agenda Show 1808 - "Bad Fad"
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Oct 16, 2025 The hosts dive into Austin anecdotes, highlighting art-institution ICE training tensions and a controversial Tucker Carlson interview regarding a suspicious OpenAI death. They discuss OpenAI's loosening of ChatGPT restrictions and argue why podcasts engage listeners better than video. Concerns arise over Walmart's data-sharing with ChatGPT and the implications of a crypto scam takedown involving human trafficking. Lastly, they examine trends in gender identity among students and report on the alarming lead levels found in protein powders.
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Recycling Can Be Performative
- John and Adam argue recycling operations can be wasteful and bureaucratic rather than environmentally effective.
- They highlight local examples like identical bin replacements as symptomatic of performative programs.
Banker Mocked Quantum Hype
- Adam recounts meeting a former New York banker turned AI investor who mocks startup buzzwords like 'quantum'.
- The banker noted firms claim 'quantum' but use classical supercomputers for calculations.
Local Institutions Feeling Immigration Panic
- Adam describes 'ICE training' anxiety at art institutions and local politicization of immigration enforcement.
- He frames the cultural reaction as proof of deep polarization and potential for escalation.
