# Basel on The No Agenda Show Basel comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to May 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** January 2009 – May 2025 - **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Derivatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derivatives.md), [Eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), [Frankfurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frankfurt.md), [George W. Bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [High-frequency Trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-frequency-trading.md), [Imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [Medal Of Honor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medal-of-honor.md), [Renminbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renminbi.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and Israel Protest Tensions - **Episode:** [1764: Rage Quit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-15 - **Time:** 1:20:50–1:28:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit/chapter/eurovision-song-contest-2025-and-israel-protest-tensions.md The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, features favorites from Sweden and the Netherlands. Tensions remain high regarding Israel's participation, with protesters in Basel planning to display Palestinian flags during the performances. Sweden's entry, a tribute to sauna culture, is currently the bookmakers' favorite to win the grand final. Keywords: [eurovision](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eurovision.md), [basel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basel.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md) ### Lime Scooter Software Glitch in Switzerland - **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-15 - **Time:** 2:20:37–2:23:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/lime-scooter-software-glitch-in-switzerland.md Lime pulls its scooters from the streets of Basel and Zurich, Switzerland, after a software glitch caused the vehicles to brake abruptly during use. The malfunction was linked to a reboot that engaged the anti-theft immobilization system, throwing riders off. The hosts mock the company's offer of a 15-minute credit to affected users. Keywords: lime scooters, [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [software glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-glitch.md), anti-theft, [basel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/basel.md) ### Derivatives Rules, Basel III, and Chinese Currency Hubs - **Episode:** [607: Big Sandy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-10 - **Time:** 1:53:01–1:55:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy/chapter/derivatives-rules-basel-iii-and-chinese-currency-hubs.md Bloomberg reports that international banking standards (Basel III) have been softened, representing a victory for big banks dealing in the $300 trillion derivatives market. Simultaneously, Frankfurt has established itself as a major trading hub for the Chinese Renminbi (RMB). The hosts discuss the ongoing shift away from the US dollar as the sole global reserve currency and the rise of Chinese financial influence in Europe. Keywords: [derivatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/derivatives.md), basel iii, [renminbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renminbi.md), [frankfurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frankfurt.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md) ### Michael Lewis's "Flash Boys" and High-Frequency Trading - **Episode:** [605: "Biostitutes"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-03 - **Time:** 1:42:17–1:45:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/605-quot-biostitutes-quot/chapter/michael-lewis-s-flash-boys-and-high-frequency-trading.md Dvorak discusses Michael Lewis's new book, "Flash Boys," with a banker friend in Austin. The banker claims the book's focus on fiber-optic speed is "bullshit" and that the real money in high-frequency trading is made by identifying small-cap stocks that will naturally follow the movement of large-cap leaders like Unilever. He also predicts American banks will double in size despite "too big to fail" concerns. Keywords: michael lewis, flash boys, [high-frequency trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-frequency-trading.md), basel iii, [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md) ### Bank for International Settlements, Tony Blair Medal Controversy - **Episode:** [65: The Dead Bee Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/65-the-dead-bee-conspiracy.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-10 - **Time:** 41:55–44:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/65-the-dead-bee-conspiracy/chapter/bank-for-international-settlements-tony-blair-medal-controversy.md Central bankers and regulators are meeting in Basel, Switzerland, under the auspices of the Bank for International Settlements to discuss new financial frameworks. Meanwhile, George W. Bush's decision to award Tony Blair the Presidential Medal of Freedom has sparked significant criticism and satire in the United Kingdom. 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