# Corporate Jets on The No Agenda Show Corporate Jets comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to November 2011. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** November 2008 – November 2011 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [General Electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [General Motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [Air Force One](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [Bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bailout.md), [Chrysler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrysler.md), [Class Warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-warfare.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Michael Moore, Occupy Wall Street, Private Jets - **Episode:** [353: We Can't Wait](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/353-we-can-t-wait.md) - **Published:** 2011-11-03 - **Time:** 1:56:19–2:00:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/353-we-can-t-wait/chapter/michael-moore-occupy-wall-street-private-jets.md Michael Moore visited the Occupy Wall Street protest in Portland, where he was confronted by protesters regarding his personal wealth. Critics pointed out that Moore is part of the "1%" and questioned why he does not donate his estimated $50 million fortune to the movement. Keywords: [michael moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-moore.md), [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), 1%, [corporate jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-jets.md) ### Congressional Travel Rules, Private Jet Scams - **Episode:** [325: Axis of Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/325-axis-of-abuse.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-28 - **Time:** 54:11–57:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/325-axis-of-abuse/chapter/congressional-travel-rules-private-jet-scams.md The rules allowing Senators to fly on corporate jets for the price of a first-class commercial ticket are characterized as a form of legalized bribery or "corporatism." The discussion also covers the high cost of Air Force One and the financial burden placed on small towns for police overtime during presidential visits. Keywords: [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), [air force one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [corporate jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-jets.md), [security costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-costs.md) ### Corporate Jet Tax Loopholes and Obama's Rhetoric - **Episode:** [318: Reckless & Provocative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/318-reckless-provocative.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-03 - **Time:** 24:06–27:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/318-reckless-provocative/chapter/corporate-jet-tax-loopholes-and-obama-s-rhetoric.md President Obama is targeting tax loopholes for corporate jet owners and hedge fund managers in his recent weekly radio address to address the national deficit. Critics point out that Obama himself signed the legislation in 2009 that provided these specific tax breaks for jet manufacturers to protect jobs in Wichita. The rhetoric is framed as a way to guilt-trip wealthy donors while threatening cuts to education and medical research if taxes are not raised. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [corporate jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-jets.md), [hedge fund managers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hedge-fund-managers.md), [tax code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-code.md), [oil companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-companies.md), [deficit reduction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit-reduction.md) ### Corporate Jet Owner Meme, Obama Deficit Rhetoric - **Episode:** [317: Blood and Treasure](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/317-blood-and-treasure.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-30 - **Time:** 18:59–22:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/317-blood-and-treasure/chapter/corporate-jet-owner-meme-obama-deficit-rhetoric.md President Obama repeatedly used the term "corporate jet owners" during his press conference to advocate for ending tax breaks. The hosts deconstruct this as a populist meme, noting that the President himself frequently uses government-owned jets for personal and political travel. Keywords: [corporate jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-jets.md), [tax breaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-breaks.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit.md), [class warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-warfare.md) ### Jack Welch, GE Retirement and Public Appearances - **Episode:** [68: Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-01 - **Time:** 27:38–31:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill/chapter/jack-welch-ge-retirement-and-public-appearances.md Jack Welch's frequent media appearances are analyzed, with observations that he appears physically diminished and struggles with enunciation. The discussion touches on the controversy surrounding his GE retirement package, specifically the loss of his corporate jet. His wife, Suzy Welch, is noted for her instrumental role in his current professional output and writing. Keywords: [jack welch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-welch.md), [general electric](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-electric.md), corporate jet, [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), suzy welch, business leadership ### Auto Industry Bailout, Hybrid Vehicles and Corporate Jets - **Episode:** [60: We're Celebrities Get Us Out of Here!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/60-we-re-celebrities-get-us-out-of-here.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-06 - **Time:** 45:22–47:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/60-we-re-celebrities-get-us-out-of-here/chapter/auto-industry-bailout-hybrid-vehicles-and-corporate-jets.md Automotive executives faced congressional scrutiny over their request for government loans, with critics highlighting their use of corporate jets for travel to the hearings. In response to public backlash, companies like Chrysler are emphasizing their development of hybrid test vehicles and putting private aircraft up for sale. The industry insists these funds are loans rather than the "free money" allegedly given to financial institutions. Keywords: [chrysler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrysler.md), [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bailout.md), [hybrid cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hybrid-cars.md), [corporate jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-jets.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md) ### Auto Industry Bailouts and the End of Yugo - **Episode:** [58: Cork Grows on Trees](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/58-cork-grows-on-trees.md) - **Published:** 2008-11-22 - **Time:** 30:58–34:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/58-cork-grows-on-trees/chapter/auto-industry-bailouts-and-the-end-of-yugo.md The "Big Three" American automakers faced public backlash for flying private jets to Washington D.C. to request government bailout funds. In Europe, the German government is considering a billion-dollar bailout for Opel, though officials fear the funds may be diverted to its parent company, General Motors. Additionally, the final Yugo vehicle reportedly rolled off the assembly line in Serbia, marking the end of the brand. Keywords: [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), opel, yugo, [private jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md), corporate bailouts, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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