# Boom and Bust Explained > A wave of uncovered Ponzi schemes and a proposed global reserve currency signal a systemic shift as governments move toward intrusive social monitoring and mandatory service. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 82 - **Published:** 2009-03-22 - **Length:** 1h 32m - **Topics:** Ponzimonium, [Global Currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-currency.md), AIG Bonuses, Stasi UK, [Carbon Capture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-capture.md), [Rick Santelli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santelli.md), [Drug Decriminalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-decriminalization.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained ## About this episode The Financial Times has coined the term Ponzimonium to describe the wave of investment fraud surfacing after the Bernie Madoff scandal. As the SEC faces scrutiny for regulatory failures, the House of Representatives has responded by passing an emergency bill to tax AIG bonuses at a 90% rate. This legislative move follows a high-profile appearance by Barack Obama on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, where the President utilized entertainment branding to pivot toward his core policy agenda. Global financial shifts accelerate as Avinash Persaud of the UN Commission of Experts proposes a new global reserve currency to replace the US Dollar. Domestically, the Obama administration launches the Making Home Affordable initiative while Rahm Emanuel faces criticism for a proposed mandatory volunteer service for young adults. In the United Kingdom, Home Secretary Jackie Smith has announced plans to train 60,000 citizens for counter-terror surveillance, a move critics label as the birth of a modern Stasi. Meanwhile, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime reports that illegal drug proceeds provided critical liquidity for interbank loans during the height of the credit freeze. David Johnson sends a scathing letter accusing the show of adopting a doom and gloom format reminiscent of Glenn Beck. The hosts defend the value-for-value model while highlighting the absurdity of a two-year-old in the UK receiving an Antisocial Behavior Order. The segment concludes with a robotic Al Gore impression and a look at the 80s fashion revival in London. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/transcript.md. ### 1. ESPN Pardon the Interruption and Host Banter (0:03–1:41) The hosts open the program with banter regarding their delivery style and a comparison to the ESPN show Pardon the Interruption. One host mentions using a Faderfox controller to manage audio triggers during the broadcast. Keywords: [espn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/espn.md), pardon the interruption, [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [podcast intro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-intro.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/1.md) ### 2. No Agenda Stream Development and Listener Feedback (1:43–3:19) Development continues on the 24/7 No Agenda stream, which integrates multiple news sources and reads recent listener tweets on air. Early metrics show increasing audience engagement, though the hosts anticipate potential negative feedback as the platform grows. Keywords: [no agenda stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-stream.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), news sources, [programming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/programming.md), [listener engagement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-engagement.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/2.md) ### 3. David Johnson Letter Criticizing Show Direction (3:20–5:36) Listener David Johnson submits an email criticizing the show's shift toward a "doom and gloom" format similar to mainstream media figures like Glenn Beck. The letter expresses frustration with increased focus on monetization and requests a return to social topics, food reviews, and historical analysis. Keywords: david johnson, [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), doom and gloom, show format, [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Value-for-Value Model and Community Contributions (5:37–7:23) The hosts defend their donation-based model, explaining that financial support is necessary to transition the podcast into a full-time endeavor. They highlight community contributions beyond money, including listeners who provide code for iPhone apps and assist with news gathering. Keywords: [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [iphone apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-apps.md), [coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [community support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-support.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Ponzimonium and SEC Regulatory Failures (7:23–11:07) The Financial Times coined the term "Ponzimonium" to describe the hundreds of Ponzi schemes uncovered following the Bernie Madoff scandal. Discussion focuses on the failure of the SEC and regulators like Linda Thompson, contrasting their lack of oversight with the aggressive prosecution of Martha Stewart. Keywords: ponzimonium, [bernie madoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-madoff.md), [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [martha stewart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martha-stewart.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Barack Obama Appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:07–15:20) President Barack Obama's appearance on Jay Leno's program is analyzed as a calculated entertainment-style branding exercise. The hosts note his repetitive use of the word "look" as a transition into programmed talking points regarding healthcare, energy, and education. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [jay leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [tonight show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tonight-show.md), [messaging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/messaging.md), [political branding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-branding.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/6.md) ### 7. California Town Hall and Scripted Shills (15:20–18:41) A recent presidential town hall in California is characterized as a scripted event filled with "Obama-bots" and volunteers acting as shills. One participant accidentally revealed the room's composition, while the President used the platform to address the AIG bonus controversy. Keywords: [town hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/town-hall.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [shills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shills.md), [teleprompter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teleprompter.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/7.md) ### 8. AIG Bonus Tax Bill and Political Distractions (18:42–20:12) The House of Representatives passed an emergency bill to tax AIG bonuses at a 90% rate, a move described by some as un-American and a targeted legal attack. The hosts suggest the public outrage over bonuses serves as a distraction from larger sums of money moving through government channels. Keywords: [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [bonuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bonuses.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [taxation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxation.md), [chris dodd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-dodd.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Decline of Traditional Newspapers and SF Gate (20:13–23:50) The San Francisco Chronicle and its digital counterpart, SF Gate, are cited as examples of the failing traditional newspaper industry. The hosts argue that specialized blogs and platforms like Yelp or Craigslist provide better local information and reporting than legacy media outlets. Keywords: [san francisco chronicle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco-chronicle.md), [sf gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sf-gate.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [yelp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yelp.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Free Daily Newspapers and Media Commercialism (23:50–27:11) Free daily newspapers in London and major U.S. cities are criticized for providing "pre-processed" soundbite news. The hosts compare this to the BBC's Top Gear, arguing that removing commercial sponsorship allows for more honest content, though they admit they would accept large contributions. Keywords: free newspapers, [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [soundbites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soundbites.md), [top gear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/top-gear.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Government Control of Internet and Cybersecurity Czar (27:12–29:49) Concerns are raised regarding the shift of cybersecurity functions from the Department of Homeland Security to a new "czar" position within the White House. This move prompts a discussion on the potential for government interference with the internet and the lack of clear legal protections for the digital press. Keywords: [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [free press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-press.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Washington State Speed Traps and Border Patrol Conduct (29:52–33:08) Washington State is described as a massive speed trap where local and state police compete for ticket revenue. The discussion includes anecdotes about aggressive Border Patrol agents who reportedly drive dangerously and operate with little oversight from state authorities. Keywords: [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), speed traps, [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Border Patrol School Programs and Civil Rights (33:08–35:34) Border Patrol agents are reportedly entering schools to conduct outreach programs, which the hosts characterize as brainwashing children to accept intrusive law enforcement tactics. An anecdote describes a daughter defending aggressive police behavior after being exposed to these programs. Keywords: [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [civil rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights.md), [indoctrination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indoctrination.md), [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schools.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Mandatory Volunteer Service and Rahm Emanuel (35:35–36:53) The Obama administration, led by figures like Rahm Emanuel, is accused of pushing for a mandatory volunteer service for young adults aged 18 to 25. The hosts view this as a form of social engineering disguised as community service. Keywords: [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), mandatory service, [volunteerism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volunteerism.md), [americorps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/americorps.md), [social engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/14.md) ### 15. UK Counter-Terror Training and Wacky Jackie Smith (36:54–39:18) UK Home Secretary Jackie Smith announced a strategy to train 60,000 citizens to respond to terrorist threats in public spaces like shopping centers and hotels. The hosts interpret this as an open move toward a surveillance state where neighbors are encouraged to spy on one another. Keywords: [jackie smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jackie-smith.md), [counter-terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counter-terrorism.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/15.md) ### 16. British Fascist State and ASBO Regulations (39:18–41:56) A series of reports from the United Kingdom highlights restrictive laws, including an Antisocial Behavior Order (ASBO) issued to a two-year-old and the criminalization of photographing police officers. Another motorist was reportedly stopped by police simply for laughing while driving. Keywords: asbo, antisocial behavior, police photography, [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/16.md) ### 17. UK Food Champions and Nanny State Initiatives (41:56–44:22) The UK government is launching a "Food Champions" initiative where officials visit homes to advise citizens on cooking leftovers and reducing waste. This is presented as part of a broader "nanny state" agenda that uses issues like climate change to justify intrusive social monitoring. Keywords: [food waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-waste.md), wrap, [nanny state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nanny-state.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Medvedev Meeting with US Foreign Policy Veterans (44:24–46:30) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev held a high-level meeting with American statesmen including Henry Kissinger, James Baker, and George Shultz. The hosts speculate that this "table read" involves strategic coordination between the U.S. and Russia regarding regional conflicts like Georgia. Keywords: [dmitry medvedev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dmitry-medvedev.md), [henry kissinger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-kissinger.md), [james baker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-baker.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [foreign policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foreign-policy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Stasi HQ UK and Holiday Registration (46:31–48:21) A new database in the UK, dubbed "Stasi HQ" by critics, reportedly monitors the travel plans of millions of British citizens. Travelers are increasingly required to register their holiday destinations with the government, often facilitated by airline data sharing. Keywords: stasi hq, holiday tracking, [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), travel surveillance, [data collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Portugal Drug Decriminalization Success (48:21–52:04) Since 2001, Portugal has decriminalized the use of all drugs, including cocaine and heroin, treating addiction as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. Reports from the Cato Institute suggest the policy has successfully reduced drug-related crime and improved social outcomes. Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [drug decriminalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-decriminalization.md), [cato institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cato-institute.md), [heroin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heroin.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Lighter Fluid Volume and Consumer Complaints (52:05–54:06) A complaint is raised regarding the decreasing amount of fluid found in newly purchased disposable lighters. The hosts discuss the reliability of oval Bic lighters compared to other brands and debate whether butane leaks out of plastic casings over time. Keywords: bic lighters, [butane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/butane.md), [consumer goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consumer-goods.md), lighter fluid, zippo [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Carbon Capture in Alberta and Al Gore (54:10–56:09) Alberta has begun projects to pump carbon dioxide underground, a practice the hosts find contradictory if the gas is essential for vegetation. The segment includes a robotic vocal impression of Al Gore discussing his role as a "master" of environmental policy. Keywords: [carbon capture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-capture.md), [alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberta.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), [environmental policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-policy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Credit Union Seizures and Russian Engine Invention (56:10–58:57) Federal regulators seized two major corporate credit unions with combined assets of $57 billion. Separately, a Russian designer claims to have invented a revolutionary 600-horsepower engine that operates without noise or emissions, though the hosts remain skeptical of the report. Keywords: [credit unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-unions.md), federal regulators, russian engine, [fuel economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-economy.md), [nikola tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikola-tesla.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Making Home Affordable Website and Trademarked Hope (58:58–1:02:34) The Obama administration launched makinghomeaffordable.gov to assist homeowners with mortgage refinancing, though eligibility is largely restricted to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. The hosts note that the word "HOPE" appears to be trademarked in the site's branding. Keywords: making home affordable, [fannie mae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fannie-mae.md), [freddie mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freddie-mac.md), [hope](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hope.md), [trademarks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trademarks.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Financial Stability Website and AIG Death Threats (1:02:35–1:05:27) The Treasury Department's financial stability website is criticized for being "under construction" despite the ongoing economic crisis. Meanwhile, AIG CEO Edward Liddy testified before Congress, reading death threats received by employees as a reason to keep bonus recipient names private. Keywords: [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [financial stability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-stability.md), [barney frank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barney-frank.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [death threats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-threats.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Rick Santelli Rant and 80s Fashion Trends (1:05:27–1:07:36) Speculation continues that Rick Santelli's famous floor rant was a staged event to spark public anger. The conversation shifts to a fashion observation in London, where 80s-style clothing and "slutty Madonna clones" are reportedly back in vogue. Keywords: [rick santelli](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-santelli.md), [jim cramer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-cramer.md), 80s fashion, [madonna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madonna.md), london style [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/26.md) ### 27. UN Proposal for Global Reserve Currency (1:07:50–1:11:27) Avinash Persaud of the UN Commission of Experts on Financial Reform suggests that the current economic crisis is the ideal moment to establish a new global reserve currency. The hosts argue this is a step toward a global financial police force and a centralized tax system based on carbon credits. Keywords: [global currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-currency.md), un commission, avinash persaud, [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md), [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/27.md) ### 28. US Dollar Status and Shared Global Reserves (1:11:27–1:14:28) In a Reuters summit interview, Avinash Persaud claims Americans "complain bitterly" about the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency. He advocates for a shared global reserve system to solve "global imbalance" problems, a narrative the hosts find highly programmed and deceptive. Keywords: [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md), [us dollar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-dollar.md), global imbalance, avinash persaud, [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Financial Regulation and the Lisbon Treaty (1:14:29–1:17:58) Discussion turns to the long-term impact of the Madoff scandal on global financial regulation. The hosts also link President Obama's recent outreach to Ireland to the upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, which is seen as a key step in centralizing European power. Keywords: [financial regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-regulation.md), madoff scandal, [lisbon treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon-treaty.md), [ireland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ireland.md), [european commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-commission.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Drug Money Liquidity and Afghan War Theory (1:17:58–1:19:47) The UN Office on Drugs and Crime reports that illegal drug money provided essential liquidity for interbank loans during the financial crisis. This supports a theory that the war in Afghanistan is primarily motivated by the $320 billion global drug trade. Keywords: [drug trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trade.md), interbank loans, [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [liquidity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liquidity.md), shadow banking [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Submarine Collisions and Fed Money Printing (1:19:47–1:22:07) Following another naval collision, the hosts revisit the theory that the Iridium satellite network is being manipulated. They also play a clip from Ben Bernanke's 60 Minutes interview where he admits the Fed "prints" money by marking up bank accounts digitally. Keywords: iridium satellites, submarine collision, [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Economics of Inflation versus Deflation (1:22:08–1:27:05) The hosts debate the mechanics of central banking, focusing on why regulators fear deflation and prefer modest inflation to encourage spending. They conclude that the Fed's attempts to control the "boom and bust" cycle are physically impossible and likely to lead to a systemic "snap." Keywords: [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [deflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deflation.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [central banks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-banks.md), boom and bust [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Death of Jade Goody and Media Coverage (1:27:05–1:28:50) British reality TV star Jade Goody passed away from cervical cancer, dominating UK news cycles. Prime Minister Gordon Brown issued a public tribute, which the hosts contrast with the government's lack of attention toward more pressing social issues like homelessness. Keywords: [jade goody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jade-goody.md), [cervical cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cervical-cancer.md), [big brother](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-brother.md), [gordon brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), [uk media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-media.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/82-boom-and-bust-explained/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Show Outro and Donation Requests (1:28:50–1:32:08) The hosts conclude the show by requesting listener donations via the "No Agenda Library" and encouraging the creation of a third-party iPhone app. They announce a schedule change for the following week and sign off from their respective locations. 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