# Economic Report on The No Agenda Show Economic Report comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2012 to January 2025. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** September 2012 – January 2025 - **Related topics:** [Economic Data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-data.md), [Jobs Report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/33.md), [Amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Bls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bls.md), [California Zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-zephyr.md), [Cargo Containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### WEF Global Risk Report, Misinformation and News Agency Trust - **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-23 - **Time:** 13:14–17:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/wef-global-risk-report-misinformation-and-news-agency-trust.md The World Economic Forum identifies misinformation and disinformation as the primary short-term risks to global stability over the next two years. The annual Global Risk Report suggests that false content harms the geopolitical environment and influences voter intentions. Experts cited in the report recommend that citizens rely on well-established news agencies to combat societal polarization and poor-quality content. Keywords: [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md), [misinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/misinformation.md), [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md), global risk report, news agencies ### Matt Walsh Project 2025 Hack, Austin Hair Salon Report - **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-22 - **Time:** 18:51–21:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/matt-walsh-project-2025-hack-austin-hair-salon-report.md Adam Curry praises Matt Walsh for redirecting Project2025.com to his own film's website. Curry also provides a "hair and hooker report" from an Austin salon, noting that clients are opting for cheaper procedures as an economic indicator. He describes how the "Project 2025" narrative has successfully permeated liberal social circles in Texas. Keywords: [matt walsh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-walsh.md), [project 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-2025.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [hair salon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hair-salon.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md), hooker report ### Jen Psaki, Jobs Numbers, and Omicron Excuses - **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-03 - **Time:** 1:57:45–2:00:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/jen-psaki-jobs-numbers-and-omicron-excuses.md Jen Psaki attempts to "prepare" the public for poor jobs numbers, blaming the Omicron spike for 9 million people calling out sick during the data collection period. The hosts mock this explanation, questioning how sick leave translates directly to job losses in the official data. They view it as a desperate attempt to manage negative economic narratives. Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [omicron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omicron.md), [sick leave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sick-leave.md), [payroll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/payroll.md), [economic data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-data.md) ### Cargo Container Influx, Economic Indicators, and Shrinkflation - **Episode:** [1355: Stilts and Steroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1355-stilts-and-steroids.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-13 - **Time:** 3:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1355-stilts-and-steroids/chapter/cargo-container-influx-economic-indicators-and-shrinkflation.md A report from Northern Silicon Valley notes a significant increase in cargo containers arriving from China, with 144 cars observed daily. Despite this high supply, consumer prices remain elevated, leading to a discussion on "shrinkflation." This phenomenon involves manufacturers reducing product sizes, such as crab cakes at Whole Foods, while maintaining or increasing prices to offset pandemic-related production costs. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cargo containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md), [shrinkflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shrinkflation.md), [economic report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-report.md), [whole foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md) ### California Zephyr Report, Economic Indicator - **Episode:** [1351: Bug Appetit!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-01 - **Time:** 2:51:40–2:53:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1351-bug-appetit/chapter/california-zephyr-report-economic-indicator.md A surprise sighting of an eight-car California Zephyr with a mail or luggage car is reported as a significant economic indicator. The hosts treat the train's configuration as "breaking news" that rivals traditional financial reports. The segment concludes with a brief mention of Bitcoin's current price. Keywords: [california zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-zephyr.md), [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md), mail car, [economic report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-report.md), horn ### Zephyr Economic Report, Bitcoin Market Trends - **Episode:** [1350: Ask China!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1350-ask-china.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-27 - **Time:** 5:57–7:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1350-ask-china/chapter/zephyr-economic-report-bitcoin-market-trends.md A Zephyr train sighting featuring eight cars and a mail car serves as a satirical economic indicator for Bitcoin's market performance. The cryptocurrency is reported at a price of $39,450. The observation includes a rare silver dome car with red accents, signaling a bounce back in the digital currency markets. Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [squawk box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squawk-box.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [economic report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-report.md) ### September Jobs Report, 33 Magic Number - **Episode:** [971: MADCOM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-08 - **Time:** 2:28:43–2:33:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/971-madcom/chapter/september-jobs-report-33-magic-number.md The September 2017 jobs report showed the U.S. economy losing 33,000 jobs, which the government attributed to hurricane impacts. The hosts discuss the significance of the number 33 in news reporting and point out contradictions between the labor participation rate and the falling unemployment percentage. Keywords: [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [33](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/33.md), [economic data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-data.md) ### Bureau of Labor Statistics, Job Number Adjustments - **Episode:** [442: Zombie Webinar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/442-zombie-webinar.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-09 - **Time:** 16:32–21:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/442-zombie-webinar/chapter/bureau-of-labor-statistics-job-number-adjustments.md The White House and the Bureau of Labor Statistics are criticized for reporting a drop in the unemployment rate to 8.1% despite adding only 96,000 jobs. 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