# Banking Industry on The No Agenda Show

Banking Industry comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** May 2009 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md), [Bangladesh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangladesh.md), [Banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [Broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [Chip And Pin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-and-pin.md), [Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [Credit Card Fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-card-fraud.md), [Epilepsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epilepsy.md), [Europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md), [Fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Dhaka Pollution, Failed Charity Concerts

- **Episode:** [1884: Code Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Time:** 1:41:15–1:44:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1884-code-brown/chapter/dhaka-pollution-failed-charity-concerts.md

Dhaka, Bangladesh, is identified as the world's second-largest city, facing a catastrophic pollution crisis in its four surrounding rivers. Despite millions spent on restoration and historical charity efforts like the Concert for Bangladesh, 7,000 factories continue to discharge 2.4 billion liters of untreated waste daily. The hosts reflect on the failure of celebrity-led charity projects to produce long-term environmental solutions.

Keywords: dhaka, [bangladesh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bangladesh.md), [pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pollution.md), [world bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-bank.md), george harrison, industrial waste

### Gary Cohn and Age Discrimination in Banking

- **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-20
- **Time:** 1:42:29–1:45:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/gary-cohn-and-age-discrimination-in-banking.md

Speculation regarding Gary Cohn's future in the White House amid pressure from the New York banking community. The discussion also covers a "handy tip" regarding age discrimination lawsuits for those over 40 in the banking sector and a failed tax strategy involving Anthony Scaramucci's company sale.

Keywords: [gary cohn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-cohn.md), [ageism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ageism.md), [banking industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-industry.md), [scaramucci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scaramucci.md), tax scams

### Logistics of the WDBJ Shoot and Andy Parker's Acting Background

- **Episode:** [751: Funny Blow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/751-funny-blow.md)
- **Published:** 2015-08-27
- **Time:** 38:53–43:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/751-funny-blow/chapter/logistics-of-the-wdbj-shoot-and-andy-parker-s-acting-background.md

The hosts question why a non-breaking news tourism interview was being conducted at 6:45 AM and how the shooter knew the specific location. A search of Andy Parker's LinkedIn profile reveals a background as a professional Broadway actor and a career in "talent acquisition" for the banking industry, which the hosts add to their list of anomalies.

Keywords: andy parker, [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), divergent search, [broadway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadway.md), [banking industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-industry.md), tourism shoot

### Marijuana Industry Banking Challenges, Federal Classification

- **Episode:** [632: The Weed Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-07
- **Time:** 1:26:09–1:29:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/632-the-weed-mobile/chapter/marijuana-industry-banking-challenges-federal-classification.md

Elliot Johnson of the Marijuana Industry Association discusses the severe banking hurdles faced by legal pot businesses due to federal law. Because marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance, businesses are often forced to operate entirely in cash, creating public safety risks. The federal government's refusal to acknowledge the medical value of the plant is highlighted as a major obstacle for families moving to Colorado for epilepsy treatments.

Keywords: [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), marijuana industry, [federal law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-law.md), [schedule i](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schedule-i.md), [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [epilepsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epilepsy.md)

### US Credit Card Security and the Chip-and-PIN System

- **Episode:** [576: Mysterious Erratic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/576-mysterious-erratic.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-22
- **Time:** 32:54–35:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/576-mysterious-erratic/chapter/us-credit-card-security-and-the-chip-and-pin-system.md

The United States lags behind Europe in adopting the more secure Chip-and-PIN (EMV) credit card system due to the high cost of upgrading terminals and cards. Banks currently treat the $5 billion in annual fraud as a cost of doing business, which is significantly lower than the $50 billion they collect in fees. The lack of consumer liability in the U.S. further disincentivizes banks from investing in better security technology.

Keywords: [credit card fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-card-fraud.md), [chip and pin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chip-and-pin.md), [banking industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-industry.md), emv, [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md)

### PPIP Banking Scam, Toxic Asset Buybacks

- **Episode:** [99: Dandelion Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2009-05-28
- **Time:** 1:10:32–1:12:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine/chapter/ppip-banking-scam-toxic-asset-buybacks.md

The Wall Street Journal reports that the banking industry is lobbying the FDIC to allow banks to use taxpayer aid to buy back their own toxic assets. The hosts argue this confirms their previous analysis of the Public-Private Investment Program (PPIP) as a scam. They claim the program allows banks to clear their books while the taxpayer assumes 80% of the risk with little upside.

Keywords: ppip, [fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [toxic assets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-assets.md), taxpayer bailout, [banking industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-industry.md), [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md)

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