# Banking Regulation on The No Agenda Show

Banking Regulation comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to April 2025.

- **Chapters:** 15
- **Episodes:** 15
- **Discussed:** February 2009 – April 2025
- **Related topics:** [Financial Regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-regulation.md), [Federal Reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [Bank Of America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [Banking Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-crisis.md), [Dodd-frank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dodd-frank.md), [Financial Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md), [Regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md), [Regulations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulations.md), [Sarah Bloom Raskin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-bloom-raskin.md), [Timothy Geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md)

## Chapters 1–15 of 15

### Buzzkill Jr on European Banking Regulations and AI

- **Episode:** [1753: Local Jamoke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-06
- **Time:** 2:04:18–2:05:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1753-local-jamoke/chapter/buzzkill-jr-on-european-banking-regulations-and-ai.md

During a meetup, Buzzkill Jr discussed the difficulties of performing AI-driven bank fraud detection in Europe due to excessive licensing and registration requirements. He concluded that the regulatory environment makes it nearly impossible for tech companies to compete or operate efficiently in the EU. The hosts use this as evidence that European protectionism will ultimately retard their own economy.

Keywords: [buzzkill jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzkill-jr.md), [bank fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-fraud.md), [europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/europe.md), [regulations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulations.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md)

### Sarah Bloom Raskin, Federal Reserve Board Nomination

- **Episode:** [1417: Get Boris!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-16
- **Time:** 19:46–24:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/sarah-bloom-raskin-federal-reserve-board-nomination.md

President Joe Biden nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin as the head of bank supervision for the Federal Reserve, a move seen by the banking industry as a return to adversarial regulation. Critics argue Raskin will use her position to push Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing standards, potentially limiting lending to the oil and gas sectors. The segment explores how regulatory appointments serve as a mechanism for implementing progressive economic policy.

Keywords: [sarah bloom raskin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-bloom-raskin.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), esg investing, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [banking regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-regulation.md)

### Sarah Bloom Raskin, Federal Reserve Nomination

- **Episode:** [1412: Oil Ball Panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-30
- **Time:** 2:28:35–2:30:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic/chapter/sarah-bloom-raskin-federal-reserve-nomination.md

President Biden has nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin to be a top bank regulator at the Federal Reserve. Critics point to her marriage to Senator Jamie Raskin as an example of political nepotism and express concern over her potential influence on the American Investment Authority.

Keywords: [sarah bloom raskin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-bloom-raskin.md), [jamie raskin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamie-raskin.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), bank regulator, [nepotism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nepotism.md)

### US Economy, Davos Elite Sentiment

- **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-30
- **Time:** 32:07–33:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/us-economy-davos-elite-sentiment.md

Despite the official Davos focus on environmental and social governance (ESG), the primary topic of discussion among CEOs was the strength of the US economy. President Trump attributes this success to tax cuts and, more importantly, significant deregulation. He claims the US consumer has never been wealthier, though the hosts suggest this wealth may actually be record-level debt.

Keywords: [davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md), [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), us economy, [tax cuts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-cuts.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md), consumer wealth

### City of London, European Banking Jewel

- **Episode:** [802: Warehouse of Souls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/802-warehouse-of-souls.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-25
- **Time:** 16:51–19:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/802-warehouse-of-souls/chapter/city-of-london-european-banking-jewel.md

The City of London is identified as the "crown jewel" of the European Union due to its unique legal status and concentration of international banks. Former Deutsche Bank employees and other traders are reportedly setting up new financial institutions in London to escape restrictive American banking laws. The potential loss of this financial enclave is cited as a primary fear for EU leadership regarding the Brexit vote.

Keywords: [city of london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-of-london.md), [deutsche bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutsche-bank.md), investment banking, [nigel farage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigel-farage.md), [financial regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-regulation.md)

### Dennis Hastert Indictment, Bank Regulation Evasion

- **Episode:** [726: Weather Whiplash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/726-weather-whiplash.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-31
- **Time:** 1:37:09–1:41:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/726-weather-whiplash/chapter/dennis-hastert-indictment-bank-regulation-evasion.md

Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert was indicted on charges of evading bank regulations and lying to the FBI. Hastert allegedly withdrew $952,000 in increments under $10,000 to avoid reporting requirements, reportedly to pay hush money related to past misconduct. The hosts debate the legality of "structuring" withdrawals and the role of FBI Director James Comey in the investigation.

Keywords: [dennis hastert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dennis-hastert.md), [hush money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hush-money.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), structuring, bank regulations

### Banking Crisis, Derivatives and Dodd-Frank

- **Episode:** [678: Sir London Foley Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/678-sir-london-foley-presents.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-14
- **Time:** 2:01:50–2:05:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/678-sir-london-foley-presents/chapter/banking-crisis-derivatives-and-dodd-frank.md

A conversation with a former New York banker suggests that the rollback of Dodd-Frank regulations regarding derivatives is a strategic move to ensure U.S. banking dominance. The insider claims that allowing banks to keep swaps in separate entities will protect the system during the "next crisis" while potentially sacrificing individual institutions. The perspective frames financial deregulation as a tool for international economic warfare against European banks.

Keywords: [dodd-frank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dodd-frank.md), [derivatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derivatives.md), [banking crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-crisis.md), [citibank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citibank.md), [financial regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-regulation.md)

### Bank Regulation, Criminal Referrals and Eric Holder

- **Episode:** [656: Gap Focused Thinking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-28
- **Time:** 34:16–36:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking/chapter/bank-regulation-criminal-referrals-and-eric-holder.md

A former bank regulator on Al Jazeera explained that the Department of Justice failed to reestablish the criminal referral process for banking executives. During the Savings and Loan crisis, thousands of referrals were made, but zero were made during the recent financial crisis. Critics argue that Eric Holder could have reinstated these referrals with a single email to regulatory agencies but chose not to.

Keywords: [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), bank regulation, criminal referrals, [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [financial crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md)

### Debit Card Fees and Community Banking Alternatives

- **Episode:** [345: Hornbag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-06
- **Time:** 1:00:28–1:02:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag/chapter/debit-card-fees-and-community-banking-alternatives.md

The controversy surrounding Bank of America's proposed $5 monthly debit card fee is discussed in the context of market competition. The hosts argue that instead of government intervention, consumers should move their accounts to small community banks that offer better service and no fees. They emphasize that many smaller institutions did not take TARP bailout money and remain more customer-focused.

Keywords: debit card fees, [bank of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-of-america.md), [community banks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/community-banks.md), [free market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-market.md), [regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulation.md)

### Financial Regulatory Complexity and Dodd-Frank Page Counts

- **Episode:** [326: Carbon Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/326-carbon-cops.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-31
- **Time:** 44:58–47:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/326-carbon-cops/chapter/financial-regulatory-complexity-and-dodd-frank-page-counts.md

The complexity of modern financial regulation is highlighted by comparing the page counts of major acts: Glass-Steagall (34 pages), Sarbanes-Oxley (66 pages), and Dodd-Frank (over 2,000 pages). The discussion posits that this extreme complexity serves the interests of the international banking cartel and hinders economic activity like IPOs.

Keywords: [dodd-frank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dodd-frank.md), [glass-steagall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glass-steagall.md), [sarbanes-oxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarbanes-oxley.md), [financial regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-regulation.md), [banking cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-cartel.md)

### Banking Regulations, Debit Card Purchase Limits

- **Episode:** [293: Self Radicalize!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/293-self-radicalize.md)
- **Published:** 2011-04-07
- **Time:** 9:46–12:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/293-self-radicalize/chapter/banking-regulations-debit-card-purchase-limits.md

New banking regulations are reportedly being considered that would allow financial institutions to limit debit card purchases to $100. This potential shift is viewed as a move that might inadvertently push consumers back toward a cash-based economy to avoid transaction restrictions.

Keywords: [mechanics bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mechanics-bank.md), [debit cards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debit-cards.md), [cash economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-economy.md), banking regulations, [whole foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md)

### PayPal Subscription Issues, Timothy Geithner's Banking Authority

- **Episode:** [270: Call of Doody](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody.md)
- **Published:** 2011-01-16
- **Time:** 1:10:17–1:12:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody/chapter/paypal-subscription-issues-timothy-geithner-s-banking-authority.md

The hosts discuss reports that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has the authority to determine which individuals or organizations banks can do business with. This follows a wave of PayPal subscription cancellations and the financial de-platforming of WikiLeaks.

Keywords: [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md), [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [regulations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regulations.md)

### Timmy Geithner, Glass-Steagall Act Repeal, Financial Crisis Tools

- **Episode:** [150: Global Warming Denialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/150-global-warming-denialism.md)
- **Published:** 2009-11-22
- **Time:** 27:56–35:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/150-global-warming-denialism/chapter/timmy-geithner-glass-steagall-act-repeal-financial-crisis-tools.md

Congressman Michael Burgess grills Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner during a C-SPAN hearing regarding the 2008 financial collapse. The discussion focuses on the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act under Bill Clinton and Geithner's refusal to support its reinstatement. Geithner's ties to Goldman Sachs and the concept of "too big to fail" banks are scrutinized.

Keywords: [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), congressman burgess, [glass-steagall act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glass-steagall-act.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [banking regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-regulation.md)

### Federal Reserve Oversight of Banking Regulations

- **Episode:** [107: Health Insurance Dot Gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/107-health-insurance-dot-gov.md)
- **Published:** 2009-06-25
- **Time:** 51:30–52:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/107-health-insurance-dot-gov/chapter/federal-reserve-oversight-of-banking-regulations.md

President Obama has endorsed the Federal Reserve as the primary regulatory body for oversight of the banking industry. The hosts criticize this move, arguing that the Fed is a private entity composed of banks and that allowing it to regulate the industry is equivalent to the banks watching themselves.

Keywords: [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [banking regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-regulation.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [financial crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md)

### UK Banking Crisis, Overdraft Protection and C-SPAN Coverage

- **Episode:** [71: Be-Wilder-Ment & The Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/71-be-wilder-ment-the-queen.md)
- **Published:** 2009-02-12
- **Time:** 33:31–36:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/71-be-wilder-ment-the-queen/chapter/uk-banking-crisis-overdraft-protection-and-c-span-coverage.md

Reports from London indicate that banks are aggressively withdrawing overdraft protection from small account holders, causing significant financial distress. This real-world economic impact is contrasted with the high-level bankster hearings currently being broadcast on C-SPAN.

Keywords: [banking crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-crisis.md), overdraft protection, [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [financial regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-regulation.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md)

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