# Cronyism on The No Agenda Show Cronyism comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2013 to April 2022. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** November 2013 – April 2022 - **Related topics:** [Barda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barda.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [Rick Bright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-bright.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Cabinet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabinet.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Department Of Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Haiti](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haiti.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Dr. Rick Bright Ousting, Hydroxychloroquine Controversy - **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-03 - **Time:** 2:02:49–2:04:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/dr-rick-bright-ousting-hydroxychloroquine-controversy.md Dr. Rick Bright, the former head of BARDA, alleged he was ousted from his position for resisting political pressure to promote hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment. Bright claimed his removal was motivated by "politics and cronyism" rather than scientific merit. His departure highlighted the growing tension between government scientists and the Trump administration's preferred treatments. Keywords: [rick bright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-bright.md), [barda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barda.md), [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [cronyism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cronyism.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md) ### Rick Bright, Hydroxychloroquine Whistleblower Allegations - **Episode:** [1236: WhoTube](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-26 - **Time:** 24:10–27:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/rick-bright-hydroxychloroquine-whistleblower-allegations.md Dr. Rick Bright, former head of BARDA, alleged he was ousted for resisting the promotion of hydroxychloroquine. The media coverage of his transfer to the NIH is characterized as a coordinated effort to attack the administration and protect pharmaceutical interests. Keywords: [rick bright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-bright.md), [barda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barda.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [cronyism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cronyism.md) ### Progressive Caucus, Cabinet Appointments, Rosa DeLauro - **Episode:** [885: Force Majeur](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/885-force-majeur.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-11 - **Time:** 2:41:22–2:44:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/885-force-majeur/chapter/progressive-caucus-cabinet-appointments-rosa-delauro.md Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, including Rosa DeLauro, criticize Donald Trump's cabinet picks as "stooges and cronies." They accuse the president-elect of filling the "swamp" with individuals intent on dismantling the agencies they are appointed to lead. Keywords: [progressive caucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/progressive-caucus.md), [rosa delauro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rosa-delauro.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [cabinet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cabinet.md), swamp, [cronyism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cronyism.md) ### Donald Trump Campaign Contributions, Hillary Clinton Wedding Attendance - **Episode:** [746: Thermostat Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/746-thermostat-placebo.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-09 - **Time:** 27:31–30:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/746-thermostat-placebo/chapter/donald-trump-campaign-contributions-hillary-clinton-wedding-attendance.md Donald Trump openly admitted during the debate that he used campaign contributions to buy influence with politicians like Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi. He cited Clinton's attendance at his wedding as a specific example of the transactional nature of the American political system. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [cronyism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cronyism.md) ### NRG Energy, Federal Loan Grant Controversy - **Episode:** [668: Exploding Generator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-09 - **Time:** 1:17:33–1:19:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/668-exploding-generator/chapter/nrg-energy-federal-loan-grant-controversy.md NRG Energy and Google, owners of the Ivanpah solar plant, have requested a $500 million federal grant to pay off a $1.6 billion federal loan. The facility has underperformed, generating only a quarter of its promised electricity and requiring 60% more natural gas than anticipated. Critics label the request as "the worst kind of cronyism" involving frequent White House visits by the CEO. Keywords: nrg energy, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [cronyism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cronyism.md) ### Haiti Protests, Michel Martelly, Clinton Foundation Interests - **Episode:** [564: Summer of Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-10 - **Time:** 1:46:25–1:48:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/564-summer-of-snowden/chapter/haiti-protests-michel-martelly-clinton-foundation-interests.md Violent protests have broken out in Haiti against President Michel Martelly, with citizens accusing the government of cronyism and prioritizing the tourist industry over the poor. The hosts discuss the "Clinton Hotel & Beach Resort" and the influence of the Clinton family in post-earthquake Haiti. 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