
Unveiling the Air Force One Decoy: A Closer Look at Iran Threats and WNBA Drama
Episode 1895 of No Agenda unpacks the reported Air Force One catering-truck decoy amid Iranian assassination threats, Caitlyn Jenner's 'XX you're in, XY you're out' WNBA broadside, Abdul El-Sayed's Blue's Clues campaign ad, and CBS anchor Matt Gutman's sudden harassment suit.
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CBS Ratings and the Gutman Lawsuit
Photo: Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak
“XX, you're in. XY, you're out. It's simple. That's the catchphrase. Let's remember that. I might get that tattooed on myself.”
No Agenda Show takes center stage as fill-in hosts Darren O'Neill and Larry Bleidner helm Episode 1895, titled XY You're Out, published on August 16, 2026. Broadcasting from just outside Chicago and the Connecticut shore, the duo upholds the media deconstruction tradition set by Adam Curry and the late John C. Dvorak. They delve into a week marked by an alleged Iranian plot against President Trump, a viral Blue's Clues political ad, and a new cultural controversy within the WNBA.he tone stays irreverent, but the source clips do the heavy lifting.
Listeners get a wide sweep of stories mined from cable news, NPR, PBS NewsHour, and MSNBC (now MS NOW), including:

CBS Ratings and the Gutman Lawsuit
Photo: Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak
“XX, you're in. XY, you're out. It's simple. That's the catchphrase. Let's remember that. I might get that tattooed on myself.”
- Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's Blue's Clues cosplay ad pitching Medicare for All to what the hosts call "kidults"
- Reports that Trump was smuggled off Air Force One in a catering truck after a NATO summit in Turkey, with the press left aboard as a decoy
- Chris Matthews resurfacing to warn moderate Democrats about the DSA, and AOC walking back "woke one" positions on ABC
- New York Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher redefining shoplifting as "crimes of poverty"
- Caitlyn Jenner's blunt WNBA take and the Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark backlash
The hosts lean on verbatim clips rather than commentary alone. On Jenner's WNBA position, they replay her line and endorse it on the spot: "XX, you're in. XY, you're out. It's simple. That's the catchphrase. Let's remember that. I might get that tattooed on myself." On the decoy plane story, O'Neill notes that PBS NewsHour reported President Bill Clinton pulled the same maneuver in Islamabad in 2000, directly contradicting an MS NOW guest who insisted Clinton would never have done such a thing.
Deeper threads include H.R. McMaster's CBS analysis of IRGC "pattern of life" videos targeting Barron Trump and Melania Trump, Rahm Emanuel positioning himself as a moderate against Gavin Newsom, and a Grimerica clip breaking down new Canadian hate-speech guidance that treats social-media boycotts of 2SLGBTQI+ organizations as potential bias incidents. The show also covers MS NOW's reporting on the USS Abraham Lincoln's 266-day deployment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's pushback from Panama, and Victor Davis Hanson's analysis of why Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have destabilized what he calls the league's "preferred obscurity and poverty." A boots-on-the-ground segment from Sir Darius Unity details data-center construction protocols, phone confiscation, and reported downtime losses.
About No Agenda Show
No Agenda is a long-running, listener-supported podcast built on media deconstruction and value-for-value support. Hosts Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak established the format of dissecting how stories are framed, amplified, or buried across mainstream outlets, government messaging, and Big Tech. The show blends sharp analysis, humor, listener contributions, and a refusal to accept official narratives at face value. Episode 1895, XY You're Out, is available now wherever podcasts are heard, along with meetup information and producer credits at the episode page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who are Darren O'Neill and Larry Bleidner, and why are they hosting No Agenda Episode 1895?
- Darren O'Neill and Larry Bleidner are fill-in hosts continuing the No Agenda Show following the passing of co-host John C. Dvorak. O'Neill broadcasts from just outside Chicago (which he calls 'Chiraq') in FEMA Region 5, while Bleidner joins from the Connecticut shore. O'Neill previously hosted a Rock and Roll Pre-Show for roughly 700 episodes, and both also produce a show called Planet Rage.
- What did the hosts say about Trump's Air Force One decoy maneuver?
- The hosts discussed reports that Trump was smuggled off Air Force One in a catering truck after a NATO summit in Turkey and flown out on a military jet, while press and staff remained on the decoy plane. They noted PBS NewsHour reported Bill Clinton did the same thing in Islamabad in 2000, directly contradicting an MS NOW guest who claimed Clinton would never have done that.
- What was the Blue's Clues political ad the hosts deconstructed?
- Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed released a video where he dressed like the Blue's Clues host, complete with a digital cartoon set, to pitch Medicare for All and mail-in voting. Bleidner argued El-Sayed isn't an idiot but is deliberately targeting 'kidults'—people who never grew up and want government to take care of them, similar to how Clintons, Obamas, and Bidens were framed as America's parents.
- What is Caitlyn Jenner's 'XY You're Out' position, and why is it the episode title?
- Jenner said on air: 'XX, you're in. XY, you're out. It's simple.' She argued biological men should not compete in women's sports and suggested creating a separate trans league. The hosts endorsed the catchphrase and tied it to a $10 million Outkick Sports challenge for the WNBA champions to play a high school boys' basketball team.
- What did the hosts reveal about the USS Abraham Lincoln coverage?
- MS NOW reported the Lincoln has been deployed 266 days—a modern-day record—with claims of moldy showers, non-operational toilets, and shortages of toothpaste, soap, and deodorant, plus a sailor who jumped overboard. The hosts noted all accounts came from unnamed family members with no firsthand crew testimony, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the reports 'completely misrepresented' from Panama.
- What did Sir Darius Unity's boots-on-the-ground report reveal about data centers?
- The former union electrician reported that data-center construction workers must surrender phones at the start of the workday to prevent leaks, risking immediate termination. Facilities run 24/7 with armed security and allegedly lose over $20,000 per minute during shutdowns. Workers install smoke detectors approximately every six feet drilled into columns supporting raised flooring, and are often kept in the dark about the purpose of specific tasks.
- How did the hosts frame new Canadian hate-speech guidance from the Grimerica clip?
- The Grimerica clip described Canadian guidance treating 'disrespectful, discriminatory, or hostile speech' as potential hate-bias incidents that could escalate to hate-bias crimes. One example flagged was social media posts promoting boycotts of companies supporting the 2SLGBTQI+ community. The hosts noted the one-way application, arguing hateful rhetoric aimed at conservatives like Pierre Poilievre would not be treated equivalently under the framework.
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