# Mf Global on The No Agenda Show

Mf Global comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2011 to April 2012.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** December 2011 – April 2012
- **Related topics:** [John Corzine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-corzine.md), [Bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Campaign Donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-donors.md), [Debbie Stabenow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-stabenow.md), [Economic Stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-stimulus.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Futures Contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/futures-contracts.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### MF Global Scandal, Louis Freeh Investigation

- **Episode:** [403: Pharmacy in a Fruit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/403-pharmacy-in-a-fruit.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-26
- **Time:** 2:24:03–2:29:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/403-pharmacy-in-a-fruit/chapter/mf-global-scandal-louis-freeh-investigation.md

A Senate hearing investigated the collapse of MF Global and the misuse of customer funds under former CEO John Corzine. Louis Freeh, the former FBI Director serving as the bankruptcy trustee, testified that the investigation into potential fraud is only just beginning, six months after the firm's collapse. The discussion notes Corzine's significant fundraising for the Obama administration and Freeh's recent acquisition of Italian citizenship.

Keywords: [mf global](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mf-global.md), [john corzine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-corzine.md), louis freeh, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [senate hearing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-hearing.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md)

### John Corzine Campaign Bundling and Obama Donors

- **Episode:** [402: Drunk or Not Drunk?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-22
- **Time:** 49:26–54:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/john-corzine-campaign-bundling-and-obama-donors.md

Despite the MF Global scandal, John Corzine is listed as a top-tier bundler for President Obama's re-election campaign, raising over $500,000. The hosts discuss other high-profile donors like Ken Lewis and Anna Wintour, contrasting these large contributions with the campaign's "small donor" narrative.

Keywords: [john corzine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-corzine.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [mf global](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mf-global.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [campaign donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-donors.md)

### MF Global Scandal, John Corzine, and JP Morgan

- **Episode:** [394: No Bagles for You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you.md)
- **Published:** 2012-03-25
- **Time:** 43:11–46:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/394-no-bagles-for-you/chapter/mf-global-scandal-john-corzine-and-jp-morgan.md

New evidence in the MF Global collapse suggests John Corzine directly instructed the transfer of $200 million in customer funds to cover an overdraft at JP Morgan in London. The hosts discuss the illegality of touching segregated customer accounts and criticize JP Morgan's offer to buy out claims at a 10% discount, effectively profiting from the theft.

Keywords: [john corzine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-corzine.md), [mf global](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mf-global.md), [jp morgan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan.md), edith o'brien, customer funds, [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md)

### Joe Biden's Praise for Jon Corzine and MF Global

- **Episode:** [369: Phobos Grunts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/369-phobos-grunts.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-29
- **Time:** 1:14:30–1:17:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/369-phobos-grunts/chapter/joe-biden-s-praise-for-jon-corzine-and-mf-global.md

A historical clip of Vice President Joe Biden praising Jon Corzine is played, highlighting the administration's close ties to the disgraced MF Global CEO. In the clip, Biden credits Corzine with helping design the national economic recovery plan. The hosts contrast this praise with Corzine's subsequent involvement in the loss of over $1 billion in customer funds.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), jon corzine, [mf global](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mf-global.md), [economic stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-stimulus.md), [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md)

### MF Global Bankruptcy and John Corzine's Congressional Testimony

- **Episode:** [365: Trojan Horse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/365-trojan-horse.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-15
- **Time:** 52:20–1:05:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/365-trojan-horse/chapter/mf-global-bankruptcy-and-john-corzine-s-congressional-testimony.md

Former Goldman Sachs CEO and New Jersey Governor John Corzine testifies before the Senate regarding $1.2 billion in missing customer funds at MF Global. Despite being a co-author of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corzine claims he does not know where the money went, leading to accusations of criminal intermingling of funds.

Keywords: [mf global](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mf-global.md), [john corzine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-corzine.md), [sarbanes-oxley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarbanes-oxley.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [debbie stabenow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debbie-stabenow.md), missing funds

### Jon Corzine MF Global Testimony, Missing Customer Funds

- **Episode:** [363: Mothership Uncloaking?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/363-mothership-uncloaking.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-08
- **Time:** 7:05–7:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/363-mothership-uncloaking/chapter/jon-corzine-mf-global-testimony-missing-customer-funds.md

Former MF Global CEO Jon Corzine prepares to testify regarding the disappearance of approximately $1.2 billion in customer funds. The missing money primarily belonged to farmers and ranchers using futures contracts for cattle and commodities. Speculation suggests Corzine may invoke the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination during the hearing.

Keywords: jon corzine, [mf global](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mf-global.md), [futures contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/futures-contracts.md), customer funds, [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md)

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