# Aig on The No Agenda Show Aig comes up in 42 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to December 2014. - **Chapters:** 42 - **Episodes:** 31 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – December 2014 - **Related topics:** [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [Timothy Geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [Bonuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bonuses.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md), [Federal Reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [Chris Dodd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-dodd.md), [Financial Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md), [Hank Paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hank-paulson.md), [Henry Paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-paulson.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 42 ### Campaign Finance, Dodd-Frank and Derivatives Risk - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 1:34:40–1:39:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/campaign-finance-dodd-frank-and-derivatives-risk.md The new spending bill includes a tenfold increase in campaign donation limits, a move that benefits major media outlets through increased political advertising. Additionally, the bill rolls back key provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, shifting the risk for trillions of dollars in derivatives swaps to the FDIC. This change effectively places taxpayers on the hook for potential bank meltdowns similar to the 2008 financial crisis. Keywords: [john boehner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-boehner.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [dodd-frank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dodd-frank.md), [fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md), [derivatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derivatives.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md) ### Hank Greenberg, AIG Bailout and Goldman Sachs - **Episode:** [497: Raining Scuds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-21 - **Time:** 2:10:20–2:14:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/497-raining-scuds/chapter/hank-greenberg-aig-bailout-and-goldman-sachs.md Former AIG CEO Hank Greenberg claimed that the government's takeover of AIG was unnecessary and that the company could have been saved through private financing or the Fed window. He alleged that Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson forced a bailout deal that funneled $20 billion to Goldman Sachs through the "back door." Greenberg maintains that the scenario of a total economic collapse was a "phony baloney" justification for the seizure. Keywords: hank greenberg, [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [hank paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hank-paulson.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bailout.md) ### Lord Blackheath, Tim Geithner, and AIG Bailout - **Episode:** [388: Apes on iPads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/388-apes-on-ipads.md) - **Published:** 2012-03-04 - **Time:** 2:05:12–2:12:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/388-apes-on-ipads/chapter/lord-blackheath-tim-geithner-and-aig-bailout.md Rumors circulate regarding the health of Lord Blackheath following his claims of a $15 trillion fraud in the House of Lords. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is scrutinized for his role in the AIG bailout, specifically regarding the non-disclosure of payments to Goldman Sachs. A clip from Fox News shows Shep Smith and Judge Napolitano discussing potential criminal liability for Geithner. Keywords: [lord blackheath](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lord-blackheath.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [shep smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shep-smith.md) ### Google Funding, India's Emissions, and Financial Crisis Blame - **Episode:** [368: Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-25 - **Time:** 44:08–47:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips/chapter/google-funding-india-s-emissions-and-financial-crisis-blame.md A claim is made that Google attempted to revoke charitable funding for an organization. The segment then covers India's refusal to accept legally binding emission targets and a heated congressional exchange regarding who is to blame for the financial crisis, specifically naming Goldman Sachs and AIG. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [tarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tarp.md) ### Goldman Sachs SEC Investigation and Market Logic - **Episode:** [194: Blood Trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/194-blood-trains.md) - **Published:** 2010-04-25 - **Time:** 1:22:29–1:25:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/194-blood-trains/chapter/goldman-sachs-sec-investigation-and-market-logic.md The SEC is investigating Goldman Sachs for its role in selling mortgage-backed securities while simultaneously betting against them. The hosts argue that Goldman's actions were not illegal, but rather a standard practice of hedging investments. They credit Goldman for recognizing the housing bubble early after attending seminars by trader John Paulson, unlike other firms that collapsed. Keywords: [sec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sec.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), john paulson, [mortgage-backed securities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage-backed-securities.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [short selling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/short-selling.md) ### Gordon Brown, UK Gold Reserve Sale - **Episode:** [185: VATBS vs AQAP](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-25 - **Time:** 1:35:33–1:40:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap/chapter/gordon-brown-uk-gold-reserve-sale.md Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been ordered to release information regarding his decision to sell 400 tons of Britain's gold reserves at record-low prices years ago. The sale cost UK taxpayers an estimated £7 billion as gold prices subsequently quadrupled. Analysis suggests the sale was a move to bail out bullion traders like JP Morgan and AIG who were struggling with gold hedges. Keywords: [gordon brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), [gold reserves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-reserves.md), [jp morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md) ### MSNBC Coverage of the Big TARP Lie - **Episode:** [171: Botulism Vaccine Coming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/171-botulism-vaccine-coming.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-04 - **Time:** 21:04–26:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/171-botulism-vaccine-coming/chapter/msnbc-coverage-of-the-big-tarp-lie.md MSNBC and Bloomberg have begun reporting on the "Big TARP Lie," highlighting that banks have only repaid a tiny fraction of the trillions provided by the Federal Reserve. General Electric's ownership of NBC is noted as a factor in their reporting interests. Bloomberg news recently acknowledged that "secret banking cabals" are no longer just a conspiracy theory following congressional hearings. Keywords: [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), banking cabal ### State of the Union Timing, AIG Backdoor Bailout Distraction - **Episode:** [169: Shysters Show Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-28 - **Time:** 9:23–11:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up/chapter/state-of-the-union-timing-aig-backdoor-bailout-distraction.md Barack Obama's 2010 State of the Union address is analyzed as a strategic distraction from the iPad launch and financial hearings. The hosts suggest the timing was intended to overshadow testimony from Timothy Geithner and Hank Paulson regarding the AIG bailout scandal. Keywords: [state of the union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-the-union.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [ipad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipad.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [hank paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hank-paulson.md) ### Timothy Geithner, AIG Counterparty Disclosure Hearing - **Episode:** [169: Shysters Show Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-28 - **Time:** 32:39–36:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up/chapter/timothy-geithner-aig-counterparty-disclosure-hearing.md Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's testimony before a congressional committee regarding the AIG bailout is analyzed. Representative Darrell Issa presents emails suggesting Geithner remained involved in AIG disclosure issues after leaving the New York Federal Reserve. Keywords: [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [darrell issa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darrell-issa.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), backdoor bailout ### Mark Patterson, Goldman Sachs Influence in Treasury - **Episode:** [169: Shysters Show Up](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-28 - **Time:** 40:07–44:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/169-shysters-show-up/chapter/mark-patterson-goldman-sachs-influence-in-treasury.md The role of Mark Patterson, a former Goldman Sachs lobbyist, as Geithner's Chief of Staff is scrutinized during the hearings. Representative Dennis Kucinich challenges Geithner on why the government paid Goldman Sachs 100 cents on the dollar for AIG claims despite potential legal disputes. Keywords: mark patterson, [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [dennis kucinich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-kucinich.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md) ### Timothy Geithner, AIG Bailout, and Leaked Emails - **Episode:** [164: Waterboarding For Everyone!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-10 - **Time:** 1:03:55–1:06:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone/chapter/timothy-geithner-aig-bailout-and-leaked-emails.md Leaked emails suggest that the New York Federal Reserve, under Timothy Geithner, pressured AIG to keep quiet about paying banks 100 cents on the dollar during the 2008 bailout. The payments primarily benefited firms like Goldman Sachs and Societe Generale using public funds. The hosts argue that these leaks are intended to force Geithner out of the Treasury Department due to his perceived weakness and incompetence. Keywords: [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [credit default swaps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-default-swaps.md), [emails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emails.md) ### Senator Jim Bunning Full Statement on Federal Reserve Failure - **Episode:** [154: Amanda Knox Knockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-06 - **Time:** 1:43:11–1:55:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers/chapter/senator-jim-bunning-full-statement-on-federal-reserve-failure.md Senator Jim Bunning presents a comprehensive indictment of Ben Bernanke's chairmanship, citing the continuation of Alan Greenspan's "easy money" policies and the illegal purchase of mortgage securities. Bunning details the failures of bank supervision, the lack of transparency regarding toxic assets, and the "moral hazard" created by bailing out large financial institutions at the expense of ordinary Americans. Keywords: jim bunning, [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [housing bubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-bubble.md), aig bailout, [moral hazard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moral-hazard.md) ### Ben Bernanke and Chris Dodd Response to AIG Counterparty Claims - **Episode:** [154: Amanda Knox Knockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-06 - **Time:** 1:55:34–1:58:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers/chapter/ben-bernanke-and-chris-dodd-response-to-aig-counterparty-claims.md Ben Bernanke defends the AIG bailout, arguing that allowing the firm to fail would have caused systemic damage to the US economy. Senator Chris Dodd questions why the Federal Reserve paid AIG's counterparties, including many foreign banks and Goldman Sachs, 100 cents on the dollar without negotiating discounts or "haircuts." Keywords: [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [chris dodd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-dodd.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), counterparties ### AIG Bonuses, Merrill Lynch Takeover and Federal Reserve Transparency - **Episode:** [139: Zombieland USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/139-zombieland-usa.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-15 - **Time:** 59:42–1:03:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/139-zombieland-usa/chapter/aig-bonuses-merrill-lynch-takeover-and-federal-reserve-transparency.md AIG is preparing to distribute a new round of retention bonuses averaging $50,000 per employee, including non-executive staff. Concurrently, court documents reveal that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson were aware of billions in bonuses at Merrill Lynch before its acquisition by Bank of America, contradicting their previous testimony to Congress. Public apathy toward these financial scandals is contrasted with the high level of compliance at airport security. Keywords: [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [merrill lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merrill-lynch.md), [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [henry paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-paulson.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [bonuses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bonuses.md) ### Obama in San Francisco, Episode Outro - **Episode:** [139: Zombieland USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/139-zombieland-usa.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-15 - **Time:** 1:22:13–1:25:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/139-zombieland-usa/chapter/obama-in-san-francisco-episode-outro.md President Barack Obama's visit to San Francisco's Union Square is noted for causing significant traffic disruption. The hosts reiterate the "value-for-value" funding model, thanking executive producer Timothy Tillman for his $100 contribution. The episode concludes with a final reminder of the upcoming baby pigeon photos and a sign-off from the "minimum security containment cell" in Gitmo Nation. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), timothy tillman, [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [gitmo nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md) ### History of AIG and Kenneth Starr Connection - **Episode:** [133: The Algae Car Saves Ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/133-the-algae-car-saves-ohio.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-23 - **Time:** 1:24:37–1:27:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/133-the-algae-car-saves-ohio/chapter/history-of-aig-and-kenneth-starr-connection.md AIG's origins are traced back to 1919 in Shanghai, where it was allegedly financed by the opium trade before moving to New York in 1949. The segment also notes a familial connection between the company's founder and Kenneth Starr, the prosecutor who investigated Bill Clinton. Keywords: [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [kenneth starr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenneth-starr.md), [shanghai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shanghai.md), opium trade, cornelius vander starr ### Henry Paulson, AIG Bailout, Geithner Tax Evasion - **Episode:** [126: Sell Your Kidney!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/126-sell-your-kidney.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-30 - **Time:** 40:59–43:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/126-sell-your-kidney/chapter/henry-paulson-aig-bailout-geithner-tax-evasion.md The segment examines the frequent phone calls between former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein during the AIG bailout. Geithner's past failure to pay federal taxes is also addressed, noting his refusal to provide a direct explanation during public inquiries. The hosts characterize the government's actions during the 2008 crisis as "offensive" and "extraordinary" maneuvers to benefit specific financial institutions. Keywords: [henry paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-paulson.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [lloyd blankfein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lloyd-blankfein.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [tax evasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-evasion.md) ### Robert Benmosche, AIG CEO Vacation - **Episode:** [123: Thanksgiving Turkeys](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/123-thanksgiving-turkeys.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-20 - **Time:** 38:15–39:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/123-thanksgiving-turkeys/chapter/robert-benmosche-aig-ceo-vacation.md Robert Benmosche, the newly appointed CEO of AIG, reportedly went on a two-week vacation to his villa on the Adriatic Sea just 48 hours after taking the job. Benmosche previously served as the head of MetLife and Paine Webber. His immediate departure for vacation shortly after his appointment to the bailed-out insurance giant is noted for its audacity. Keywords: robert benmosche, [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), metlife, adriatic sea, [ceo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ceo.md) ### Financial Crisis Blame and Goldman Sachs - **Episode:** [117: No Anthrax For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-30 - **Time:** 22:39–24:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you/chapter/financial-crisis-blame-and-goldman-sachs.md Former Treasury Secretary and Goldman Sachs CEO Hank Paulson is criticized for his role in the financial crisis. In a hearing clip, Paulson avoids naming specific institutions responsible for the collapse, instead citing a "vast multitude" of mistakes by regulators, investors, and banks. Keywords: [hank paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hank-paulson.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [financial crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md), [tarp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tarp.md), [treasury secretary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-secretary.md) ### Cliff Stearns, Henry Paulson, AIG Bailout Confrontation - **Episode:** [116: German Soldiers On American Soil This Week](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/116-german-soldiers-on-american-soil-this-week.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-27 - **Time:** 35:14–40:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/116-german-soldiers-on-american-soil-this-week/chapter/cliff-stearns-henry-paulson-aig-bailout-confrontation.md Congressman Cliff Stearns confronted former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson over his role in the AIG bailout and the subsequent benefits to Goldman Sachs. Paulson was accused of a "bait and switch" regarding the use of TARP funds and failing to recuse himself despite his former ties to Goldman Sachs. The discussion also touched on the forced merger of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America and the strategic bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers. Keywords: cliff stearns, [henry paulson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/henry-paulson.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [lehman brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lehman-brothers.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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