# Money Laundering on The No Agenda Show

Money Laundering comes up in 145 chapters across 131 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to April 2026.

- **Chapters:** 145
- **Episodes:** 131
- **Discussed:** June 2008 – April 2026
- **Related topics:** [Hsbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hsbc.md), [Drug Cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [James Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 145

### Southern Poverty Law Center, Federal Fraud Indictment, and Money Laundering

- **Episode:** [1862: Smear Campaign](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-23
- **Time:** 12:31–22:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1862-smear-campaign/chapter/southern-poverty-law-center-federal-fraud-indictment-and-money-laundering.md

The Department of Justice, led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, announced an 11-count federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for wire fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors allege the SPLC used shell companies and fictitious entities like "Rare Books Warehouse" to pay informants within extremist groups, effectively manufacturing the extremism they claimed to dismantle. The organization is accused of defrauding donors and banks by hiding these payments through ACH transfers and gift cards.

Keywords: [southern poverty law center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-poverty-law-center.md), [splc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md), [todd blanche](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/todd-blanche.md), [wire fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wire-fraud.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md)

### Hungarian Gold Heist and Ukrainian Bank Convoy

- **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-15
- **Time:** 2:10:03–2:11:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/hungarian-gold-heist-and-ukrainian-bank-convoy.md

Hungarian authorities seized a Ukrainian state bank convoy traveling from Austria, suspecting a money laundering operation involving a former intelligence official. While the Ukrainian nationals were released, Hungary retained the assets, which included millions in cash and nine kilograms of gold. The legal basis for holding the assets remains unclear as Ukraine claims the transport was a standard banking procedure.

Keywords: [hungary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hungary.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [brussels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brussels.md)

### Scott Bessent, Treasury Fraud Investigation Model

- **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Time:** 57:22–1:01:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/scott-bessent-treasury-fraud-investigation-model.md

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Treasury Department is following the money in Minnesota fraud cases, using them as a model for investigations in other states. Bessent highlighted the use of multiple LLCs and 501c3s to game the welfare system and send stolen funds out of the country.

Keywords: [scott bessent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-bessent.md), [treasury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury.md), chris rufo, [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md)

### JD Vance Absence, Drug Cartel Infrastructure and Public Ignorance

- **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-04
- **Time:** 49:19–53:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/jd-vance-absence-drug-cartel-infrastructure-and-public-ignorance.md

The absence of JD Vance from recent public discourse is noted, alongside the continued existence of drug cartel money laundering lines in South America. The discussion criticizes the general public's lack of historical context regarding the nationalization of American oil assets in Venezuela. The hosts lament the failure of the education system and the prevalence of "spoon-fed" information from social media platforms like TikTok.

Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [scott besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md)

### Drug Trafficking Routes, Financial Cartel Laundering

- **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-11
- **Time:** 45:41–48:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/drug-trafficking-routes-financial-cartel-laundering.md

Dennis Small of the Executive Intelligence Review provides data on drug trafficking, noting that only 8% of U.S.-bound cocaine originates from Venezuela. He argues that 90% of drugs enter through official ports of entry in commercial vehicles rather than illegal crossings. Small asserts that the drug trade is a trillion-dollar business managed by major financial cartels in London and New York.

Keywords: dennis small, [dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md), [city of london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/city-of-london.md)

### Minnesota COVID-19 Fraud and Somali Community Investigation

- **Episode:** [1823: Secretary of Egg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-07
- **Time:** 1:23:03–1:29:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1823-secretary-of-egg/chapter/minnesota-covid-19-fraud-and-somali-community-investigation.md

Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Representative Ilhan Omar appeared on CBS to discuss a massive COVID-19 fraud scheme in Minnesota involving over $1 billion in stolen taxpayer funds. The IRS Criminal Investigations Unit is tracking the money, which was allegedly wire-transferred to the Middle East and Somalia. Omar defended her community, stating that the fraud was committed by a few individuals and that Somalis are also victims as taxpayers.

Keywords: [ilhan omar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ilhan-omar.md), [scott besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), covid fraud, [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md)

### Wealthy Home Eccentricities, Bill Ziff and Amsterdam Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Time:** 11:58–13:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/wealthy-home-eccentricities-bill-ziff-and-amsterdam-anecdotes.md

An anecdote describes a visit to the home office of publishing mogul Bill Ziff, where a barber arrived to cut Ziff's hair during a meeting. A second story involves a visit to a suspected money launderer's house in Amsterdam during the pirate radio era, where a member of parliament was seen cycling through the residence in spandex. These stories illustrate the unconventional lifestyles and home environments of the extremely wealthy.

Keywords: [bill ziff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-ziff.md), [ziff davis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ziff-davis.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [pirate radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pirate-radio.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md)

### EU Media Freedom Act and Cash Restrictions

- **Episode:** [1816: Boomer Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-13
- **Time:** 2:42:47–2:47:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge/chapter/eu-media-freedom-act-and-cash-restrictions.md

The European Union is implementing the Media Freedom Act, which critics argue increases state control over journalism through targeted grants. Furthermore, new anti-money laundering regulations set to begin in 2027 will make it illegal to hold more than 10,000 euros in cash at home or buy a car with cash. The rollout of the "Digital Euro" in 2029 is expected to further restrict financial privacy by tracking all transactions.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), media freedom act, [digital euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-euro.md), anti-money laundering, [cash limits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-limits.md)

### Michael Wolff, Donald Trump Real Estate Betrayal

- **Episode:** [1787: O.G. Daffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-03
- **Time:** 57:13–1:02:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1787-o-g-daffy/chapter/michael-wolff-donald-trump-real-estate-betrayal.md

Author Michael Wolff appeared on the Midas Touch podcast to detail a 2004 real estate dispute between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein over a Palm Beach property. Epstein allegedly felt betrayed after Trump outbid him and later sold the house to a Russian oligarch for a $55 million profit. The segment suggests this "real estate betrayal" ended their friendship and fueled long-standing animosity.

Keywords: [michael wolff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-wolff.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [palm beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palm-beach.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md)

### Real Estate Money Laundering and Private Aviation

- **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Time:** 12:09–13:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/real-estate-money-laundering-and-private-aviation.md

The discussion shifts to the legality of money laundering within the real estate sector, citing Donald Trump's business practices and a 775 million euro fine paid by ING in the Netherlands. One host recounts a personal business failure involving a fractional helicopter ownership company following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [ing bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ing-bank.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), helicopter company

### Palantir, Alex Karp, Federal Data Integration Project

- **Episode:** [1770: Control Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-05
- **Time:** 11:08–16:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1770-control-grid/chapter/palantir-alex-karp-federal-data-integration-project.md

Palantir Technologies, led by CEO Alex Karp, received over $113 million in federal contracts to deploy its Foundry platform across multiple agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Pentagon. An anonymous insider from the company clarified that Palantir provides a platform for agencies to analyze their own data rather than scraping private citizen information for foreign intelligence. The project aims to fix the government's fragmented data infrastructure to reduce Social Security and tax fraud.

Keywords: [palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), [alex karp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-karp.md), foundry, [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), data integration, anti-money laundering

### TikTok Democrat Complaints, Rand Paul, Federal Waste

- **Episode:** [1736: The Blurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-06
- **Time:** 2:20:40–2:24:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt/chapter/tiktok-democrat-complaints-rand-paul-federal-waste.md

A new trend on TikTok features Democrats criticizing their own party for ignoring federal waste, such as $5 million spent on "sandwich standards" and $4 million on duck quack research. The hosts note that Senator Rand Paul has highlighted these "scams" for years with little media attention. The shift in public sentiment is attributed to DOGE's transparency regarding expired programs from the 1990s.

Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), federal waste, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), treasury audit

### Democratic Campaign Audit, James Carville Criticism

- **Episode:** [1716: Silver Buckshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-28
- **Time:** 1:14:11–1:20:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1716-silver-buckshot/chapter/democratic-campaign-audit-james-carville-criticism.md

James Carville calls for a full audit of the Democratic National Committee and the Harris campaign, alleging that $2.5 billion was squandered. He describes the campaign as a "money laundering scheme" for consultants and lobbyists. The hosts discuss reports that Al Sharpton's organization received $500,000 shortly before he interviewed Harris on MSNBC.

Keywords: [james carville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-carville.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md), future forward, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md)

### COP 29 Failure, Climate Finance and Azerbaijan

- **Episode:** [1715: Scruples](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-24
- **Time:** 2:26:48–2:31:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1715-scruples/chapter/cop-29-failure-climate-finance-and-azerbaijan.md

The COP 29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, ended in what the hosts describe as a "chaotic and confusing" failure. Developing countries expressed resentment over a $300 billion funding deal, calling it an "insult" and a "mirage." The hosts characterize the entire process as a money-laundering racket that will likely fall apart without U.S. participation under the next administration.

Keywords: [cop 29](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop-29.md), [baku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baku.md), [azerbaijan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azerbaijan.md), [climate finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-finance.md), developing countries, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md)

### O'Keefe Media Group, ActBlue, Donation Laundering

- **Episode:** [1684: No Guff](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-08
- **Time:** 54:45–56:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1684-no-guff/chapter/o-keefe-media-group-actblue-donation-laundering.md

An investigation by O'Keefe Media Group into ActBlue is detailed, featuring a woman whose name was used for dozens of unauthorized donations to Bernie Sanders. The segment explores allegations of "smurfing" or money laundering through small-dollar donations using the identities of senior citizens.

Keywords: [james o'keefe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-o-keefe.md), [actblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/actblue.md), [fec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fec.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md)

### Executive Producer Credits, Corporate Transparency Act Warning

- **Episode:** [1683: Rainbow of Rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-04
- **Time:** 1:55:19–2:13:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets/chapter/executive-producer-credits-corporate-transparency-act-warning.md

During the donor thank-you segment, constitutional lawyer Rob Carty provides a "talent" contribution warning small business owners about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). By December 31, 2024, most LLCs and S-corps must file beneficial ownership reports with FinCEN or face fines of $500 per day. The hosts express alarm at the lack of public awareness regarding this new federal requirement.

Keywords: corporate transparency act, fincen, [llc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/llc.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), rob carty, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md)

### National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, Biden Foundation Strategy

- **Episode:** [1675: Flying Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-07
- **Time:** 48:49–55:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1675-flying-cars/chapter/national-plan-to-end-parkinson-s-act-biden-foundation-strategy.md

President Biden recently signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which provides federal funding for research into the disease and other forms of dementia. Analysts suggest this legislation may serve as a "swan song" and a way to funnel future research funds into a Biden family foundation. Additionally, the President's history of refinancing his Delaware home 17 times since 1996 is highlighted as a potential method for moving capital.

Keywords: parkinson's act, [paul tonko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-tonko.md), beau biden foundation, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), delaware real estate

### Political Book Deals, Money Laundering Allegations

- **Episode:** [1667: Heavy Tail](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-09
- **Time:** 48:45–50:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1667-heavy-tail/chapter/political-book-deals-money-laundering-allegations.md

The discussion centers on how multi-million dollar book advances serve as a form of "money laundering" for public officials and Supreme Court justices. Because book royalties are not capped like other outside income, publishers can effectively pay off officials for past favors or future influence. The hosts claim that many of these books do not sell enough copies to justify the advances, suggesting that "friendly groups" buy them in bulk to facilitate the transfer of wealth.

Keywords: book royalties, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md)

### TD Bank, Fentanyl Money Laundering Investigation

- **Episode:** [1657: Trash Can Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-05
- **Time:** 1:06:18–1:10:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1657-trash-can-man/chapter/td-bank-fentanyl-money-laundering-investigation.md

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating TD Bank for allegedly helping Chinese organizations launder hundreds of millions of dollars in fentanyl profits. Federal agents observed suspects carrying bags of cash into branches in New York and New Jersey, leading to a $7 million fine from Canadian regulators and ongoing bribery probes.

Keywords: td bank, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [justice department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/justice-department.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md)

### Sam Bankman-Fried vs. Changpeng Zhao Sentencing

- **Episode:** [1656: Johnson Pivot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-02
- **Time:** 2:22:28–2:26:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1656-johnson-pivot/chapter/sam-bankman-fried-vs-changpeng-zhao-sentencing.md

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison for money laundering violations, a significantly lighter sentence than the 25 years given to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The hosts suggest Zhao "played ball" with authorities, while Bankman-Fried was used as a scapegoat for a larger political money-laundering operation involving Ukraine.

Keywords: [ftx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftx.md), [sam bankman-fried](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-bankman-fried.md), [binance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/binance.md), changpeng zhao, [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [sentencing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sentencing.md)

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