# Blackrock on The No Agenda Show

Blackrock comes up in 75 chapters across 69 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2015 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 75
- **Episodes:** 69
- **Discussed:** December 2015 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Larry Fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [Esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [Vanguard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vanguard.md), [Federal Reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Housing Market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-market.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Blackstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackstone.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 75

### Economic Realities of the "Generation Tool Belt"

- **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-30
- **Time:** 1:32:56–1:40:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/economic-realities-of-the-generation-tool-belt.md

The hosts discuss the "Generation Tool Belt," arguing that trade jobs like welding, plumbing, and electrical work now offer better financial stability than many graduate degrees. Calacanis critiques the "indentured servitude" of student loans and the transfer of wealth to institutions like Blackrock. Curry shares his personal experience learning to weld and advocates for buying beef directly from local ranchers to bypass inflationary retail markets.

Keywords: [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [trade schools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-schools.md), [welding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/welding.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [wagyu beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagyu-beef.md)

### Larry Fink and BlackRock, AI Infrastructure as Asset Class

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 1:27:03–1:31:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/larry-fink-and-blackrock-ai-infrastructure-as-asset-class.md

Larry Fink of BlackRock and Jensen Huang of NVIDIA are spearheading a $500 billion investment initiative to treat AI compute as a new asset class. Critics compare this "financial engineering" to the mortgage-backed securities bubble that led to the 2008 financial crisis. The plan involves raising trillions of dollars from sovereign wealth funds to build out global AI infrastructure.

Keywords: [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [jensen huang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jensen-huang.md), [private credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-credit.md), [mortgage-backed securities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage-backed-securities.md), financial engineering

### Replimune Cancer Drug, FDA Corruption Allegations

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 1:31:49–1:38:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/replimune-cancer-drug-fda-corruption-allegations.md

Former FDA officials defended the decision not to approve the cancer drug Replimune, despite intense pressure from the Wall Street Journal's opinion board and investors like BlackRock. The agency cited a lack of substantial evidence and the company's failure to conduct a proper control group study. Allegations surfaced that the media campaign for the drug was a "stock play" rather than a compassionate plea for melanoma patients, as the company's stock has since plummeted.

Keywords: replimune, [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [melanoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/melanoma.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [cancer research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancer-research.md)

### DEI Corporate Impact, Institutional Trust Decline

- **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-26
- **Time:** 30:03–34:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/dei-corporate-impact-institutional-trust-decline.md

The implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and ESG policies is blamed for undermining American capitalism and corporate competence. Citing a drop in government confidence from 70% in 1958 to 17% today, the discussion links the rise of MAGA to a total loss of trust in institutions following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), institutional trust

### Larry Fink, BlackRock, Panama Port Deals

- **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-25
- **Time:** 1:46:37–1:48:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/larry-fink-blackrock-panama-port-deals.md

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is identified as a key intermediary for the Trump administration, recently facilitating the purchase of global ports from Chinese interests. This includes significant holdings in Rotterdam and a major deal in Panama, effectively neutralizing Chinese influence in those regions without military conflict. Despite being a Democrat, Fink's close relationship with Trump is noted as a significant factor in international trade and security.

Keywords: [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [panama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama.md)

### WEF Global Risk Report and AI Misinformation Concerns

- **Episode:** [1835: Greenland Gambit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-18
- **Time:** 3:51–8:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit/chapter/wef-global-risk-report-and-ai-misinformation-concerns.md

Forum Managing Director Sadia Zahid presented the Global Risk Report, highlighting geoeconomic confrontation and state-based armed conflict as primary short-term concerns. The report identifies misinformation and polarization as significant threats over a two-year horizon, specifically citing the adverse outcomes of AI technology. Leadership changes at the WEF are noted, including the influence of BlackRock's Larry Fink following Klaus Schwab's departure.

Keywords: sadia zahid, [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), global risk report, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md)

### Institutional Housing Ban, US Withdrawal from Global Treaties

- **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-08
- **Time:** 2:02:06–2:05:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/institutional-housing-ban-us-withdrawal-from-global-treaties.md

Donald Trump announced a ban on large institutional investors like Blackstone and Blackrock from purchasing single-family homes to improve housing affordability. Additionally, the U.S. is set to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. These moves, reviewed by Marco Rubio, are intended to prioritize American interests over globalist agendas.

Keywords: [blackstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackstone.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [housing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

### BlackRock and the Universal Basic Income Strategy

- **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-30
- **Time:** 1:54:36–1:57:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/blackrock-and-the-universal-basic-income-strategy.md

The hosts speculate that investment firms like BlackRock and Blackstone are purchasing residential properties in anticipation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) rollout. They argue that these firms will benefit from government-subsidized rents once UBI is implemented. Meanwhile, markets like Austin, Texas, are seeing a 20% decline in home prices as tech workers and transients leave the area.

Keywords: [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [blackstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackstone.md), [ubi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ubi.md), [housing market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-market.md), [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md)

### Marxist Influence on Housing, 2008 Financial Crisis Theory

- **Episode:** [1806: Gray Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-09
- **Time:** 1:45:55–1:50:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone/chapter/marxist-influence-on-housing-2008-financial-crisis-theory.md

A theory from the "Gold Guns and Goats" podcast suggests that the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent government policies were designed to destroy the middle class's ability to generate generational wealth. By jacking up housing prices and allowing private equity firms like BlackRock to buy single-family homes, the "dirty commies" allegedly aim to radicalize the youth and foster a socialist revolution.

Keywords: [tom luongo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-luongo.md), [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [housing market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-market.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md)

### Asset Managers, Disney and AI Streaming Alternatives

- **Episode:** [1804: Mucho Retardo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo.md)
- **Published:** 2025-10-02
- **Time:** 1:25:50–1:28:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1804-mucho-retardo/chapter/asset-managers-disney-and-ai-streaming-alternatives.md

The influence of large asset managers like BlackRock and Vanguard is cited as a reason why companies like Disney and Netflix maintain "woke" agendas despite consumer pushback. There is a call for Elon Musk to create an alternative streaming platform to compete with established media giants.

Keywords: [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [vanguard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vanguard.md), [bob iger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-iger.md), [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md)

### Anita Dunn, Robert Bauer, Washington Power Couple

- **Episode:** [1766: Cinematic Ambush](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-22
- **Time:** 1:18:07–1:20:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1766-cinematic-ambush/chapter/anita-dunn-robert-bauer-washington-power-couple.md

Anita Dunn and her husband Robert Bauer are described as the ultimate "power couple" in Washington, D.C., with deep ties to the Obama administration and the law firm Perkins Coie. Dunn is credited with running the Biden White House alongside Ricchetti and Donilon. The discussion links their influence to the push for DEI agendas within both the federal government and the corporate world via BlackRock.

Keywords: anita dunn, robert bauer, perkins coie, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md)

### Republican Student Loan Revamp and University Endowments

- **Episode:** [1760: Mercenary Spyware](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-01
- **Time:** 1:10:20–1:16:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1760-mercenary-spyware/chapter/republican-student-loan-revamp-and-university-endowments.md

House Republicans are moving to overhaul the federal student loan system, aiming to end the Biden-era SAVE program and cap borrowing at median college costs. The plan includes expanding Pell Grants to cover vocational programs like welding and cosmetology while addressing the "shortfall" in grant funding. There is a parallel call to investigate and potentially tax massive university endowments, such as Harvard's, which are viewed as tax-avoidance vehicles for elites.

Keywords: [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [pell grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pell-grants.md), [harvard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harvard.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [vocational training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocational-training.md), [save program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/save-program.md)

### AI Data Center Market Downturn and Inference Shift

- **Episode:** [1751: Talking Toilet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-30
- **Time:** 5:45–10:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet/chapter/ai-data-center-market-downturn-and-inference-shift.md

Industry insights from a data center developer suggest a significant downturn in the AI infrastructure market, with companies like Microsoft reportedly canceling contracts. The emergence of the Chinese DeepSeek model has shifted expectations toward cheaper training methods, moving the industry focus from remote training centers to low-latency "inference" hubs. Many struggling data centers are being repurposed for Bitcoin mining, while major firms like KKR and BlackRock have already secured exits from these investments.

Keywords: [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [deepseek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepseek.md), [ai training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-training.md), [inference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inference.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [kkr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kkr.md)

### German Federal Elections and the Rise of the AfD

- **Episode:** [1741: Nurse Injector](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-23
- **Time:** 2:24:25–2:30:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1741-nurse-injector/chapter/german-federal-elections-and-the-rise-of-the-afd.md

Early results from the German federal elections show the center-right CDU, led by former BlackRock chairman Friedrich Merz, claiming victory. The anti-immigration AfD party doubled its support, though mainstream parties have pledged a "firewall" to keep them out of any governing coalition. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz also signaled a late-stage willingness to get tough on the deportation of non-citizen criminals.

Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [afd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afd.md), [friedrich merz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/friedrich-merz.md), [olaf scholz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olaf-scholz.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md)

### Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden Resignation Letter Discrepancy

- **Episode:** [1685: Favela Ready](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-11
- **Time:** 19:39–22:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1685-favela-ready/chapter/nancy-pelosi-joe-biden-resignation-letter-discrepancy.md

Nancy Pelosi expressed public doubt regarding the authenticity of Joe Biden's withdrawal letter, noting it did not use White House letterhead and didn't "sound like" the President. While Mike Donilon, brother of BlackRock's Tom Donilon, is credited with writing the letter, the lack of formal presidential branding has fueled speculation about the circumstances of Biden's exit from the race.

Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [mike donilon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-donilon.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md)

### PsiQuantum and the Chicago Quantum Computer Campus

- **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-28
- **Time:** 1:50:02–1:53:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/psiquantum-and-the-chicago-quantum-computer-campus.md

California-based tech company PsiQuantum plans to build a massive "Quantum Computer Campus" on the site of a former steel plant in Chicago. The multi-billion dollar project is backed by investors like BlackRock and Microsoft's Venture Fund. Critics argue that quantum computing is still a theoretical field and that the project is a "boosterism" effort to soak taxpayers and venture capitalists.

Keywords: psiquantum, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md)

### Sabotage Allegations and the $100 Million Biden Exit

- **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-21
- **Time:** 51:39–55:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/sabotage-allegations-and-the-100-million-biden-exit.md

The timing of the CrowdStrike outage led to theories that it was a deliberate "October Surprise" style distraction intended to shift the news cycle away from the RNC and Donald Trump. Concurrently, reports surfaced regarding a $100 million "parachute" deal for Joe Biden's foundation to secure his exit from the presidential race.

Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [sabotage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sabotage.md), [news cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-cycle.md)

### Short Selling Claims of DJT Stock Debunked

- **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-21
- **Time:** 1:28:13–1:30:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/short-selling-claims-of-djt-stock-debunked.md

Analysis of trading data prior to the July 13th assassination attempt refutes viral claims that 12 million shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) were shorted. Reports indicate that trading volume was subdued and the alleged 120,000 put contracts did not exist, suggesting the rumors were based on a clerical error or misinformation.

Keywords: [djt stock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/djt-stock.md), [short selling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/short-selling.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [put options](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/put-options.md), trading volume

### Larry Fink and BlackRock's Pivot to Bitcoin

- **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-18
- **Time:** 1:44:06–1:47:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/larry-fink-and-blackrock-s-pivot-to-bitcoin.md

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, once a prominent skeptic, has publicly declared Bitcoin a "legitimate financial instrument" and "digital gold." Fink argued that Bitcoin serves as an uncorrelated asset for investors concerned about currency debasement and government deficits. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has seen significant success, marking a major institutional shift in how the cryptocurrency is viewed within global portfolios.

Keywords: [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [digital gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-gold.md), [etf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etf.md)

### Biden Family Exit Negotiations, Wall Street Donors and Financial Packages

- **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-11
- **Time:** 9:02–10:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/biden-family-exit-negotiations-wall-street-donors-and-financial-packages.md

Prominent financiers including Larry Fink of BlackRock and John Gray of Blackstone are reportedly discussing "elegant ways" for President Biden to step aside. Speculation suggests the Biden family is negotiating a "golden parachute" or exit package, potentially involving the Bo Biden Foundation and significant financial settlements.

Keywords: [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [blackstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackstone.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), exit package, bo biden foundation, [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md)

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