# Federal Deficit on The No Agenda Show Federal Deficit comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to July 2023. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – July 2023 - **Related topics:** [Deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit.md), [Bank Bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailouts.md), [Ben Bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [Bookkeeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bookkeeping.md), [Cbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbo.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Civil Disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-disobedience.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Entitlements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entitlements.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Federal Deficit and Janet Yellen's Mushroom Incident - **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-16 - **Time:** 2:18:43–2:22:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/federal-deficit-and-janet-yellen-s-mushroom-incident.md The federal deficit has nearly tripled in nine months, partly due to bank bailouts in March, contradicting Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's earlier promises that taxpayers would not be at risk. Meanwhile, reports from China suggest Yellen may have accidentally consumed hallucinogenic "jian shou qing" mushrooms during a visit to Yunnan province. The hosts joke that no one noticed a change in her behavior. Keywords: [janet yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [federal deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-deficit.md), [bank bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailouts.md), hallucinogenic mushrooms ### Biden Claims Deficit Reduction, "MAGA King" Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1450: New Collar Worker](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-13 - **Time:** 1:09:56–1:12:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker/chapter/biden-claims-deficit-reduction-maga-king-rhetoric.md President Biden claimed his administration has reduced the federal deficit by $1 trillion, contrasting his performance with the "MAGA King" Donald Trump. Fact-checkers note that while the deficit has decreased from pandemic highs, the national debt continues to grow by over $1 trillion annually. The rhetoric is seen as a strategic attempt to frame fiscal responsibility ahead of the midterm elections. Keywords: [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit.md), maga king, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [federal budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-budget.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) ### Federal Budget Deficit, Military Spending vs Healthcare - **Episode:** [708: Power & Gossip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-29 - **Time:** 2:18:06–2:19:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip/chapter/federal-budget-deficit-military-spending-vs-healthcare.md A critique of proposed federal budget cuts focuses on the decision to reduce healthcare benefits while maintaining or increasing military spending. The hosts point out the irony of cutting social services while the Pentagon remains unable to pass an audit, suggesting the public is being misled about the necessity of these fiscal priorities. Keywords: [federal deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-deficit.md), healthcare cuts, [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), [pentagon audit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-audit.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) ### OMB Budget Projections, 30 Percent Tax Increase - **Episode:** [379: The Soul Train of Podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-02 - **Time:** 2:19:06–2:23:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts/chapter/omb-budget-projections-30-percent-tax-increase.md The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and OMB projections indicate that federal revenues are scheduled to rise by 30 percent between 2012 and 2014. The hosts interpret "revenue" as a euphemism for massive tax hikes required to manage the $1.1 trillion deficit. Keywords: [omb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omb.md), [cbo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbo.md), [tax hikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-hikes.md), [federal deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-deficit.md), [gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md) ### Social Security Trust Fund Deficit, Federal Bookkeeping Claims - **Episode:** [367: Hats of State](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/367-hats-of-state.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-22 - **Time:** 16:54–19:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/367-hats-of-state/chapter/social-security-trust-fund-deficit-federal-bookkeeping-claims.md House Resolution 502 contains language stating that the Social Security Trust Fund is currently running a cash deficit and will require $6.5 trillion over 75 years to meet obligations. This admission contradicts previous government assurances regarding the fund's solvency. The deficit is compared to the financial struggles of the U.S. Postal Service, with suggestions that the numbers are manipulated through specific bookkeeping practices to justify policy changes. Keywords: [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [trust fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trust-fund.md), house resolution 502, [federal deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-deficit.md), [bookkeeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bookkeeping.md) ### Federal Land Sales Meme, Greek Civil Disobedience - **Episode:** [284: Study says... Duh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/284-study-says-duh.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-06 - **Time:** 50:34–53:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/284-study-says-duh/chapter/federal-land-sales-meme-greek-civil-disobedience.md A new media meme suggests the federal government should sell its vast land holdings in the Western U.S. to pay down the national deficit. The hosts argue this would only benefit "elites" like Ted Turner. Meanwhile, in Greece, a non-violent revolution has begun where citizens and toll collectors refuse to pay or collect government fees. Keywords: federal land, [nevada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nevada.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [civil disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-disobedience.md), [ted turner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-turner.md), [deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit.md) ### Ben Bernanke Confirmation Hearing, Entitlement Spending, Aging Society - **Episode:** [154: Amanda Knox Knockers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-06 - **Time:** 1:29:59–1:33:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/154-amanda-knox-knockers/chapter/ben-bernanke-confirmation-hearing-entitlement-spending-aging-society.md Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before the Senate regarding the national deficit and the long-term sustainability of entitlement programs. Bernanke identified the "aging society" and rising healthcare costs as primary structural problems, suggesting that restructuring these programs is essential to prevent them from consuming the entire federal budget. Keywords: [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [entitlements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entitlements.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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