# Equity on The No Agenda Show

Equity comes up in 91 chapters across 84 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 91
- **Episodes:** 84
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Esg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/esg.md), [Inclusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inclusion.md), [Social Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), [Boosters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boosters.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [Kamala Harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 91

### COVID-Era Health Equity Incentives and Racial Wealth Transfer

- **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Time:** 57:22–1:00:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/covid-era-health-equity-incentives-and-racial-wealth-transfer.md

Researcher Brian Chow uncovered a $21 billion "racial wealth transfer" created through COVID-era health equity incentives (HEI). These programs allegedly pay medical providers more for treating Hispanic and Black patients while providing less care to White and Asian patients to reduce "health disparities." Critics argue these incentives, funded by federal Medicaid and Medicare dollars, are a blatant violation of the Civil Rights Act.

Keywords: [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [health equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-equity.md), [medicaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicaid.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [civil rights act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights-act.md), brian chow

### Data Center Speculative Bubble, Private Equity Real Estate

- **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Time:** 1:03:35–1:08:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/data-center-speculative-bubble-private-equity-real-estate.md

Penetration tester Carl warns of a speculative bubble in data center construction, driven by private equity firms racing for IPOs before investors realize the limitations of current AI models. The rapid development often involves marketing promises of jobs that fail to materialize, while communities face issues with noise and water usage for cooling. The trend is compared to previous real estate booms in shopping malls and private prisons.

Keywords: [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), [private equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-equity.md), speculative bubble, [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), cooling systems, [noise pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noise-pollution.md)

### Dutch Healthcare System, Lex's Art Collection

- **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Time:** 1:36:52–1:39:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/dutch-healthcare-system-lex-s-art-collection.md

A personal anecdote describes a visit to an estate in the Netherlands, comparing a private art collection to the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. The conversation transitions to the realities of the Dutch healthcare system, where even wealthy citizens must face long wait times for specialists due to national equity policies.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), stedelijk museum, keith haring, [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md)

### NDP Convention, Gender Equity Cards

- **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-02
- **Time:** 47:16–50:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/ndp-convention-gender-equity-cards.md

The New Democratic Party (NDP) convention in Canada featured a controversial "equity card" system designed to prioritize speakers based on their level of perceived privilege. Delegates used yellow and red cards to move ahead in the speaking line, leading to internal disputes over the "speaking order" and the value of identity-based participation. One delegate expressed frustration that her "gender equity card" was ignored by the moderator.

Keywords: [ndp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ndp.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), equity cards, gender equity, [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md), [ontario](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ontario.md)

### Dr. Richard Besser, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 41:21–44:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/dr-richard-besser-robert-wood-johnson-foundation.md

Former acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser expressed fear regarding the loss of leadership at the agency during public health emergencies. Besser, now CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, cited 200 annual pediatric COVID deaths as a reason to maintain broad vaccination efforts. The hosts criticize the foundation's focus on "health equity" and question the validity of Besser's statistics.

Keywords: [richard besser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-besser.md), [robert wood johnson foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-wood-johnson-foundation.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [health equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-equity.md), pediatric deaths

### Private Equity, Data Center Industry Decline

- **Episode:** [1794: Heroin Hotties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-28
- **Time:** 44:48–48:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1794-heroin-hotties/chapter/private-equity-data-center-industry-decline.md

A data center executive reports that his company was acquired by private equity, leading to immediate 30% salary cuts and mandatory non-compete agreements. This is framed as a broader trend where private equity firms "strip and flip" tech infrastructure companies, eventually offloading the debt onto public 401k retirement funds.

Keywords: [private equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-equity.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), [compute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compute.md), [401k](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/401k.md), non-compete, [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md)

### AI in Classrooms, Equity and Literacy Programs

- **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-10
- **Time:** 30:16–34:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/ai-in-classrooms-equity-and-literacy-programs.md

The integration of AI into school curricula is being framed by some educators as a tool for "AI literacy" and a means to achieve equity for underserved students. Proponents argue that AI can act as a 24/7 tutor for students who lack support at home, while critics warn it serves as a shortcut to products rather than a learning process. Concerns remain that over-reliance on AI will lead to standardized, potentially incorrect outputs across the student population.

Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [literacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/literacy.md)

### Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, 401k Executive Order

- **Episode:** [1789: Glop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-10
- **Time:** 2:46:05–2:48:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1789-glop/chapter/strategic-bitcoin-reserve-401k-executive-order.md

Donald Trump signed an executive order clearing the way for cryptocurrency and other alternative assets, such as private equity, to be included in 401k retirement accounts. While the move is a win for hedge funds, it introduces new risks and complexities for individual investors. The podcast hosts expressed disappointment that a "strategic Bitcoin reserve" has not yet materialized, suggesting the administration may be prioritizing stablecoins instead.

Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [401k](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/401k.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [private equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-equity.md), [stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md)

### Private Equity Firms, YouTube Channel Acquisitions

- **Episode:** [1784: Yakcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-24
- **Time:** 12:32–14:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1784-yakcasting/chapter/private-equity-firms-youtube-channel-acquisitions.md

Major private equity firms including SoftBank, Blackstone, and Goldman Sachs are investing billions to acquire popular YouTube channels. Strategic investments have been made in educational and entertainment brands such as Veritasium, Task and Purpose, and Dude Perfect. Analysts suggest these firms aim to consolidate digital content assets for future resale or restructuring.

Keywords: [private equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-equity.md), [softbank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/softbank.md), [blackstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackstone.md), [veritasium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veritasium.md), dude perfect

### Private Equity Impact on Service Industries

- **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-23
- **Time:** 1:45:18–1:48:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/private-equity-impact-on-service-industries.md

The role of private equity in "raping the economy" is discussed, specifically regarding the acquisition of companies like Joann Fabrics and various HVAC and veterinary services. Critics argue that these firms saddle businesses with debt and use tax loopholes like "carried interest" while the actual service quality declines.

Keywords: [private equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-equity.md), joann fabrics, [hvac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hvac.md), carried interest, [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md)

### Market Volatility, Financial Puke Terminology

- **Episode:** [1747: HiFi Intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-16
- **Time:** 1:54:11–1:57:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1747-hifi-intel/chapter/market-volatility-financial-puke-terminology.md

Financial analysts at HSBC and Bloomberg are using the technical term "puke" to describe a broad-based market correction. A "final puke" in equities is seen as a necessary cathartic event before investors feel comfortable "buying the dip." The discussion highlights the uncertainty among market strategists regarding tech multiples and potential recession fears.

Keywords: [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [hsbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hsbc.md), equities, puke, [s&p 500](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/s-p-500.md), [market correction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-correction.md)

### Kevin O'Leary, COBOL, and FAA Technology

- **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-20
- **Time:** 42:34–45:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/kevin-o-leary-cobol-and-faa-technology.md

Kevin O'Leary discusses applying private equity "slashing" tactics to government agencies. He specifically targets the FAA, claiming the agency relies on outdated COBOL code from the 1960s that requires significant capital expenditure for modernization.

Keywords: [kevin o'leary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-o-leary.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [cobol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobol.md), [private equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-equity.md), technology upgrade

### Federal DEI Program Suspension, FAA Merit-Based Hiring

- **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-23
- **Time:** 1:13:31–1:19:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/federal-dei-program-suspension-faa-merit-based-hiring.md

President Trump orders all federal employees in DEI-related roles to be placed on administrative leave pending their termination. The administration argues these programs have caused discrimination and wasted taxpayer funds, aiming instead for a colorblind, merit-based system. Specific focus is placed on the FAA, where critics claim DEI hiring practices have compromised air travel safety.

Keywords: [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [diversity equity inclusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-equity-inclusion.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [administrative leave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/administrative-leave.md), [meritocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meritocracy.md)

### Kamala Harris, Marxist Ideology and Language

- **Episode:** [1683: Rainbow of Rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-04
- **Time:** 18:55–23:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets/chapter/kamala-harris-marxist-ideology-and-language.md

The phrase "unburdened by what has been," frequently used by Kamala Harris, is analyzed as a Marxist incantation similar to Mao Zedong's "four olds" campaign. James Lindsay's breakdown of the phrase on Charlie Kirk's podcast is cited to argue that Harris's rhetoric aligns with socialist utopia concepts. The discussion links her views on equity to the Marxist principle of "from each according to his ability."

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [marxism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marxism.md), [mao zedong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mao-zedong.md), [james lindsay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-lindsay.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [bolsheviks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bolsheviks.md)

### Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and Jill Biden Connection

- **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-18
- **Time:** 15:28–17:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/secret-service-director-kimberly-cheatle-and-jill-biden-connection.md

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing intense scrutiny and calls for resignation following the security failure at the Trump rally. Reports from various news outlets suggest that First Lady Jill Biden was influential in the initial hiring of Cheatle for the director position. Critics, including Dan Bongino, have highlighted the agency's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion goals as a potential distraction from core security missions.

Keywords: [kimberly cheatle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kimberly-cheatle.md), [jill biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-biden.md), [secret service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/secret-service.md), [dan bongino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-bongino.md), [diversity equity inclusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-equity-inclusion.md)

### Rachel Levine, HHS Climate Change Health Equity Initiative

- **Episode:** [1635: Munich Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-18
- **Time:** 2:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup/chapter/rachel-levine-hhs-climate-change-health-equity-initiative.md

Admiral Rachel Levine of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new initiatives targeting climate-related health issues in Black communities. The Office for Climate Change and Health Equity claims Black Americans are more susceptible to climate-related health risks and report higher levels of anxiety regarding environmental impacts. The program aims to empower community leaders through HHS-led resources and weekly updates.

Keywords: [rachel levine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-levine.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [health equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-equity.md)

### Equity and Diversity in Gen Z Job Searches

- **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-28
- **Time:** 38:50–43:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/equity-and-diversity-in-gen-z-job-searches.md

Young job seekers are increasingly prioritizing equity, diversity, and salary transparency when applying for positions. A viral commentary from a Gen Z professional argued that refusing to work for exploitative wages is a core generational principle. This shift in workplace expectations is contrasted with the "grind" culture of previous generations who accepted low-paying roles as a path to career advancement.

Keywords: [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), salary transparency, [workplace culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-culture.md)

### Airline DEI Hiring Practices and Safety Concerns

- **Episode:** [1623: Deputary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1623-deputary.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-07
- **Time:** 9:42–12:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1623-deputary/chapter/airline-dei-hiring-practices-and-safety-concerns.md

A discussion regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the airline industry suggests these programs may compromise safety. Allegations surfaced on social media regarding a United Airlines hard landing involving a pilot who reportedly failed multiple simulator trainings but was rehired through DEI mandates. Concerns are raised that traditional recruitment from the Air Force and Navy is being bypassed to meet demographic quotas.

Keywords: [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [pilot training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-training.md), [diversity equity inclusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-equity-inclusion.md)

### FCC Broadband Equity, Biden Executive Order and Internet Control

- **Episode:** [1606: Food Noise](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-09
- **Time:** 2:04–4:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1606-food-noise/chapter/fcc-broadband-equity-biden-executive-order-and-internet-control.md

Clarification regarding rumors that the U.S. government is taking over the internet. President Joe Biden issued an executive order utilizing the Infrastructure Act to instruct the FCC to enforce equity in broadband access, which critics view as a backdoor to Title II regulation without Congressional approval.

Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), broadband equity, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [infrastructure act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure-act.md), [title ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-ii.md)

### Senator John Kennedy Grills Judicial Nominee on Pronouns

- **Episode:** [1597: Honorifics](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1597-honorifics.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-08
- **Time:** 2:44:36–2:50:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1597-honorifics/chapter/senator-john-kennedy-grills-judicial-nominee-on-pronouns.md

Senator John Kennedy questioned judicial nominee Mustafa Kasheubai regarding a court order that invited participants to declare their pronouns and "honorifics" such as "Mix." Kennedy also challenged the nominee on an article where he suggested setting aside "conventional ideas of proof" when dealing with issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The nominee defended the statements as being related to interpersonal respect rather than legal standards.

Keywords: [john kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kennedy.md), judicial nominee, [pronouns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pronouns.md), [honorifics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honorifics.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), rules of evidence

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