# Crony Capitalism on The No Agenda Show Crony Capitalism comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2012 to January 2022. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** February 2012 – January 2022 - **Related topics:** [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Corporate Welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-welfare.md), [Corporatism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporatism.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [Cpac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpac.md), [David Stockman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-stockman.md), [Dodd-frank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dodd-frank.md), [Fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [Federal Reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Crony Capitalism and Silicon Valley Arrogance - **Episode:** [993: Let Them Speak #1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 1:52:22–1:56:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1/chapter/crony-capitalism-and-silicon-valley-arrogance.md Pieczenik criticizes the shift from traditional entrepreneurship to "crony capitalism" and the "obscene" valuations of Silicon Valley startups. He describes Google and Amazon as fascist organizations that produce little of inherent value while controlling public discourse. He contrasts the "spoiled brats" of the tech industry with the work ethic found in the rural South and Midwest. Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [crony capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crony-capitalism.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), angel investing, [work ethic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/work-ethic.md) ### Marc Faber Criticizes Bill Clinton Economic Record on RT - **Episode:** [855: Burkini Meanie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/855-burkini-meanie.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-28 - **Time:** 46:25–48:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/855-burkini-meanie/chapter/marc-faber-criticizes-bill-clinton-economic-record-on-rt.md Investment analyst Marc Faber, often known as "Dr. Doom," appeared on RT's SophieCo to discuss Hillary Clinton's plan to put Bill Clinton in charge of the economy. Faber argued that such a move would revitalize "crony capitalism" and corruption rather than the American economy. Keywords: [marc faber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marc-faber.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [rt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rt.md), [crony capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crony-capitalism.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) ### Dodd-Frank and Obamacare, Crony Capitalism - **Episode:** [492: Pet Food Stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-03 - **Time:** 1:37:47–1:41:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps/chapter/dodd-frank-and-obamacare-crony-capitalism.md The hosts compare the Dodd-Frank Act to Obamacare, arguing that both laws turn private industries into "wards of the government" through heavy regulation. They discuss the role of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) in designating Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs). This designation is characterized as the essence of crony capitalism, giving the Federal Reserve control over private corporate policy. Keywords: [dodd-frank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dodd-frank.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), sifi, [crony capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crony-capitalism.md) ### Ralph Nader on Corporate Welfare and Fascism - **Episode:** [458: Punch a Puppy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/458-punch-a-puppy.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-04 - **Time:** 2:14:32–2:16:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/458-punch-a-puppy/chapter/ralph-nader-on-corporate-welfare-and-fascism.md Ralph Nader is featured in a clip discussing "corporate welfare" and the collusion between giant corporations and the government. He argues that both parties support subsidies and bailouts that undermine market discipline. The hosts equate this "corporatism" with the classic definition of fascism, where the state and corporate interests become indistinguishable. Keywords: [ralph nader](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ralph-nader.md), [corporate welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-welfare.md), [crony capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crony-capitalism.md), [fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fascism.md), [corporatism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporatism.md) ### Sarah Palin CPAC Speech and Crony Capitalism - **Episode:** [382: Apathy Syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/382-apathy-syndrome.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-12 - **Time:** 1:38:40–1:41:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/382-apathy-syndrome/chapter/sarah-palin-cpac-speech-and-crony-capitalism.md Sarah Palin's speech at CPAC regarding "crony capitalism" is criticized for failing to credit David Stockman for the term. The hosts compare Palin's current political status to that of a "nincompoop" and the "Whitney Houston of politics." Keywords: [sarah palin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-palin.md), [cpac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpac.md), [crony capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crony-capitalism.md), [david stockman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-stockman.md), [whitney houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitney-houston.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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