# Business Insider on The No Agenda Show

Business Insider comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to May 2022.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 9
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – May 2022
- **Related topics:** [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Bank Run](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-run.md), [Citibank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citibank.md), [Citigroup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citigroup.md), [Dr. Kiki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-kiki.md), [Etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), [Harold Camping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harold-camping.md), [Hypocrisy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypocrisy.md), [Interest Rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md), [Jeff Bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### Elon Musk Sexual Misconduct Allegations and Twitter Strategy

- **Episode:** [1453: Shoehorn Event](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event.md)
- **Published:** 2022-05-22
- **Time:** 47:22–50:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1453-shoehorn-event/chapter/elon-musk-sexual-misconduct-allegations-and-twitter-strategy.md

Elon Musk faces allegations of sexual misconduct involving a SpaceX flight attendant, which he claims is a politically motivated attack following his move to the Republican Party. The hosts express skepticism regarding Musk's intentions for Twitter and his potential impact on conservative politics.

Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md)

### Business Insider Hypocrisy, Media Vouching

- **Episode:** [1443: Elon Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-17
- **Time:** 2:02:02–2:07:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich/chapter/business-insider-hypocrisy-media-vouching.md

The hosts highlight a "hypocrite of the day" example from Business Insider, contrasting their positive coverage of Jeff Bezos buying the Washington Post with negative coverage of Elon Musk's Twitter bid. They conclude the donor segment by offering to vouch for producers on LinkedIn or professional resumes.

Keywords: [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md), [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [hypocrisy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypocrisy.md), [producer credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-credits.md)

### Business Insider Forbidden Phrases, Linguistic Policing

- **Episode:** [1332: Spookberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1332-spookberg.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-25
- **Time:** 2:20:09–2:27:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1332-spookberg/chapter/business-insider-forbidden-phrases-linguistic-policing.md

Business Insider publishes a list of "racist and offensive" phrases to avoid in the workplace, including "peanut gallery," "paddy wagon," and "eskimo." The hosts critique the etymological claims made by the publication, noting that many of these terms have lost their original connotations. An anecdote is shared regarding a county auditor's office changing the acronym "CAFR" because it sounds like a South African slur.

Keywords: [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md), [political correctness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-correctness.md), [etymology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etymology.md), cafr, linguistic policing

### Rich McHugh Investigation, Linda LaCasse Corroboration

- **Episode:** [1239: Beaches are Open](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-07
- **Time:** 1:59:40–2:03:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open/chapter/rich-mchugh-investigation-linda-lacasse-corroboration.md

Journalist Rich McHugh interviewed Linda LaCasse, a former neighbor of Tara Reade, who corroborated that Reade told her about the assault in the mid-1990s. LaCasse, a lifelong Democrat and Biden supporter, stated she felt the truth needed to be told despite her political leanings. McHugh's investigation has brought forward several voices that the mainstream media had previously ignored.

Keywords: rich mchugh, linda lacasse, [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [tara reade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tara-reade.md)

### Native Advertising, Venmo and the War on Physical Cash

- **Episode:** [626: Preemptive Prosecution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution.md)
- **Published:** 2014-06-15
- **Time:** 2:22:31–2:25:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution/chapter/native-advertising-venmo-and-the-war-on-physical-cash.md

A Business Insider article by Joe Wiesenthal is criticized as a "disgusting" example of native advertising for the payment app Venmo. The article characterizes physical cash as a "barbarous relic" similar to gold, promoting a cashless society. The hosts argue that this trend toward digital payments is a move to "dumb down" the public and increase financial surveillance.

Keywords: [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md), joe wiesenthal, physical cash

### NSA Keyword List, Business Insider Prism Report

- **Episode:** [535: Swivel-Chair Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-01
- **Time:** 2:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed/chapter/nsa-keyword-list-business-insider-prism-report.md

A new list of keywords allegedly used by the National Security Agency (NSA) to trigger surveillance machines is discussed. The list, reportedly sourced from a Business Insider report on the Prism program, includes unexpected terms such as Steve Case, Bubba the Love Sponge, and "Texas Jihad." Skepticism is expressed regarding the validity of the list and the inclusion of specific entities like "MI-17."

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [prism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prism.md), [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md), [steve case](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-case.md), surveillance keywords

### Business Insider, Sexy Scientists List and Dr. Kiki

- **Episode:** [491: Pope and Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change.md)
- **Published:** 2013-02-28
- **Time:** 1:44:40–1:47:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change/chapter/business-insider-sexy-scientists-list-and-dr-kiki.md

Business Insider published a list of the "50 Sexiest Scientists Alive," featuring figures like Heather Knight. The hosts criticize the list for excluding Dr. Kiki (Kirsten Sanford), a regular contributor to the show's network. They explore the backgrounds of several scientists on the list, including descendants of Karl Marx and NASA engineers.

Keywords: [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md), [dr. kiki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-kiki.md), sexy scientists, heather knight, maryland mon robot

### Harold Camping May 21st End-of-the-World Prediction Analysis

- **Episode:** [305: Last Show Ever](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever.md)
- **Published:** 2011-05-19
- **Time:** 2:20–6:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/305-last-show-ever/chapter/harold-camping-may-21st-end-of-the-world-prediction-analysis.md

The hosts analyze the religious prediction that the world will end on May 21, 2011, based on interpretations of Genesis 7:4. They break down the mathematical justification involving 7,000 years since the biblical flood and the significance of the number 722,500. The discussion notes the presence of fliers in New York subways and media coverage by Business Insider.

Keywords: [harold camping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harold-camping.md), genesis 7:4, [rapture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rapture.md), may 21 2011, end of days, [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md)

### Citibank Seven-Day Withdrawal Notice Policy

- **Episode:** [176: Ron Paul For President](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/176-ron-paul-for-president.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-21
- **Time:** 1:02:40–1:05:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/176-ron-paul-for-president/chapter/citibank-seven-day-withdrawal-notice-policy.md

Citigroup has reportedly notified customers that, effective April 1, 2010, the bank reserves the right to require seven days' advance notice for withdrawals from checking accounts. The hosts warn that this could trigger a run on the bank and criticize the lack of mainstream media coverage. They also note a trend of banks raising credit card interest rates to 30% without grace periods.

Keywords: [citibank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citibank.md), [citigroup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citigroup.md), [bank run](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-run.md), checking accounts, [business insider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/business-insider.md), [interest rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/interest-rates.md)

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