Adam Curry Honors John C. Dvorak's Impact in Tech Journalism on No Agenda

Frequently Asked Questions

Who attended John C. Dvorak's memorial service, and what was it like?

Approximately 70 people gathered at a chapel in Oakland, including Sir Mark and Dame Astrid from Tokyo, Void Zero from the Netherlands, Eric the Shill from South Dakota, and Sir Patrick Coble. Eric served as master of ceremonies, Marty Higgins delivered the eulogy, and Jay's husband Brennan spoke. Adam Curry also gave remarks, followed by open-mic tributes at Bar Kona, a nearby tiki bar.

What did Adam Curry say he learned about Dvorak's legacy at the memorial?

Curry said a recurring theme from speakers was that Dvorak's harsh critiques of products like the mouse, iPad, and Apple Watch actually pushed companies to build better products. Curry noted Dvorak could have earned millions consulting for tech firms but chose criticism instead, and multiple speakers, including CBS LA reporter Victoria Recano, described how Dvorak quietly helped advance their careers.

What was the court ruling on President Trump's White House ballroom?

A 2-1 D.C. Circuit Appeals Court ruling blocked further above-ground construction on the $400 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom, stating only Congress can approve such changes. Underground national security work, including a replacement bunker, may continue. Trump said he will appeal directly to the Supreme Court rather than pursue an en banc review, which gave the episode its title.

What is the Clay Travis WNBA challenge referenced in the episode?

Outkick Sports founder Clay Travis offered $10 million to the winner of a game between the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and a high school boys' team of his choosing, with proceeds going to Tunnel to Towers. Hosts noted current WNBA salaries top out around $80,000 for new players, making the offer significant and highlighting the debate over transgender athletes in women's sports.

Why was Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico?

A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta's platforms contributed to harms to children's mental health and failed to protect minors from sexual exploitation, ordering safety overhauls plus the penalty. Combined with an earlier $375 million civil judgment, Meta faces $942 million in the case. Hosts noted the amount is small relative to Meta's roughly $60 billion in 2025 annual profit.

Who is Scott LoBaido and what did he do from his hospital bed?

LoBaido is a Staten Island activist and frequent Planet Rage guest who recently underwent open-heart surgery after flatlining for two minutes. Days later, he chartered a banner plane to fly over New York City with the message 'Mamdani, stay away from Ground Zero,' targeting mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after LoBaido helped organize protests that booed him off stage.

How can listeners support No Agenda and participate in the community?

The show is value-for-value with no ads, paywall, or subscriptions. Listeners can donate at noagendadonations.com, with $3.33+ earning executive producer credit and $1,000+ earning knighthood. Curry encourages using a Podcasting 2.0 app from podcastapps.com to receive live notifications, and upcoming JCD memorial meetups are listed at noagendameetups.com in cities from Charlotte to Zurich.