Cyclospora Outbreak, Lindsey Graham Autopsy and Twitter's Cesspool Reversal
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak dissect the 34-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, the FBI's search of the late Senator Lindsey Graham's home, Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, and OpenAI's rumored Alexa-style device on Episode 1886 of No Agenda.
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Show Open — In the Morning
Photo: Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak
“I'm telling you, something else is going on here. I like my gain-of-function angle, but I'm looking more at, it's got a GLP-1.”
Episode 1886 of No Agenda, titled Cytoshitosis, hosted by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, dives headfirst into the multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak now confirmed in 34 states, with more than 2,600 cases reported in Michigan alone. Published July 16, 2026, the episode also unpacks the FBI's unusual search of the late Senator Lindsey Graham's Washington home, a rain-soaked Texas Hill Country weather emergency, and the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff. Curry broadcasts from FEMA Region 6 while Dvorak reports from Northern Silicon Valley.
The hosts work through a dense news cycle with their signature media deconstruction approach. Threads covered include:
Show Open — In the Morning
Photo: Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak
“I'm telling you, something else is going on here. I like my gain-of-function angle, but I'm looking more at, it's got a GLP-1.”
- The Cyclospora outbreak, Taco Bell's voluntary ingredient removal, and Michigan Dr. Bagdasarian's lettuce theory
- Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing exchange with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse over Kash Patel and the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund
- Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's grilling by Rep. Al Green over Trump meme coin "speculative bubbles"
- Jay Clayton's Director of National Intelligence hearing and Senator Mark Kelly's response
- OpenAI's rumored screen-free Alexa competitor and the Apple lawsuit over Jony Ive's startup
Curry pushes back on the conspiracy fervor surrounding Graham's death, noting a preliminary medical examiner's report cited a torn aortic artery. "Have we lost the ability to think a little more simplistically? Occam's razor's dead," he tells Dvorak, who agrees the online speculation about Ukrainian drone strikes and shaped charges has gone off the rails. On the Cyclospora story, Curry floats his own theory:
"I'm telling you, something else is going on here. I like my gain-of-function angle, but I'm looking more at, it's got a GLP-1."
The episode digs into a boots-on-the-ground Amsterdam Schiphol travel report where Curry's hearing aids were hijacked by low-energy Bluetooth signage designed for blind travelers. Atomic Rod Adams returns via email to update listeners on four new advanced nuclear reactors that came online before July 4th, including Deployable Energy, Aalo Atomics, and Valar Atomics. The hosts also cover the House-passed Sunshine Protection Act, Reflect Orbital's 50,000-satellite plan to bounce sunlight onto Earth after dark, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's sister promoting Claude for Teachers. A supercut contrasting media predictions that Elon Musk would destroy Twitter with current "cesspool" framing lands as clip of the day.
About No Agenda
No Agenda is a long-running, listener-supported podcast hosted by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak that takes a skeptical, independent look at mainstream media, politics, culture, and the forces shaping the daily news cycle. Known for sharp commentary, humor, and its value-for-value model, the show questions official narratives twice a week. Episode 1886 is available now wherever podcasts are heard.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the cyclosporiasis outbreak and why can't officials pinpoint the source?
- Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by a parasite that produces nausea, bloating, fatigue, and prolonged explosive watery diarrhea lasting weeks or months. The CDC has confirmed cases across 34 states with Michigan bearing the brunt. Investigators suspect lettuce and salad greens but haven't confirmed a specific contaminated food, partly because symptoms don't appear until roughly a week after infection, complicating traceback efforts.
- Why did the FBI search Senator Lindsey Graham's Washington home?
- More than a dozen FBI agents searched Graham's home out of what law enforcement sources called an abundance of caution after legislators demanded an autopsy. A preliminary medical examiner's report cited a tear in the main artery of his heart, with toxicology still pending. Curry pushed back on conspiracy theories tying Graham's death to his recent Ukraine trip, arguing Occam's razor applies.
- What happened with Adam Curry's hearing aids at Schiphol Airport?
- Curry discovered that Schiphol's so-called silent airport uses low-energy Bluetooth signage designed for blind travelers, which broke into his hearing aids and directed him with commands like "wait," "number 6," and "go now." Dvorak explained the broad-spectrum signal can override AirPods and similar devices, similar to how CB radio linear amps once bled into car FM radios.
- What advanced nuclear reactors recently came online according to Atomic Rod Adams?
- Adams emailed the show reporting four new reactors started operating on or before July 4th, including Deployable Energy on June 30th and Aalo Atomics at 12:20 AM on July 4th. He also witnessed Valar Atomics produce the first electricity from an advanced reactor. The reactor pilot program includes 11 projects, with two to four more reactors expected by summer's end.
- Why did the hosts feature a supercut of Twitter predictions as clip of the day?
- The supercut compiled mainstream media voices from 2022 predicting Elon Musk would destroy Twitter within three weeks, followed by a second supercut of the same outlets now calling X a "cesspool." Dvorak said the platform is arguably more successful than ever, particularly with xAI and Grok integration, making it a textbook example of media deconstruction on a show about media deconstruction.
- What is Reflect Orbital's plan and why is it controversial?
- Reflect Orbital, a Hawthorne-based startup, is testing satellites with 60-foot mirrors that reflect sunlight back to Earth after dark, aiming for 50,000 satellites by 2035. The company pitches applications for solar farms, rescue workers, and city streets. Astronomers, wildlife experts, and others oppose it, warning the mirrors could distract pilots, disrupt astronomical observations, and interfere with human sleep-wake cycles.
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