# Mortgage Debt on The No Agenda Show Mortgage Debt comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** February 2010 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [1099](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1099.md), [Austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [Bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bailouts.md), [Bank Bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailouts.md), [Banking Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-crisis.md), [Bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Challenge Coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coins.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Dollar Debasement, National Debt Growth Strategy - **Episode:** [1897: Caconian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-23 - **Time:** 1:19:10–1:22:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1897-caconian/chapter/dollar-debasement-national-debt-growth-strategy.md The hosts argue that the Treasury's market interventions lead to the debasement of the U.S. dollar and a loss of purchasing power for citizens. Scott Bessent suggests the U.S. must "grow its way out" of the $40 trillion national debt through a global growth strategy and fiscal consolidation. Adam Curry notes that while mortgage rates are rising, the real issue is that wages are not keeping pace with inflation. Keywords: dollar debasement, [national debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-debt.md), [purchasing power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/purchasing-power.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [mortgage rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage-rates.md) ### IRS Enforcement, Debt Cancellation, and Challenge Coins - **Episode:** [501: Resume Normal Activity!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-04 - **Time:** 1:28:06–1:32:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/501-resume-normal-activity/chapter/irs-enforcement-debt-cancellation-and-challenge-coins.md The hosts discuss IRS enforcement strategies, including the use of third-party reporting (W-2s and 1099s) to ensure compliance. They warn listeners about the tax implications of debt cancellation on mortgages and the potential for the IRS to scrutinize small business bank accounts. A humorous aside mentions the possibility of the IRS auditing "challenge coins" and mac and cheese donations. Keywords: [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), w-2, [1099](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1099.md), [debt cancellation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-cancellation.md), [mortgage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage.md), [challenge coins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coins.md) ### Studio Interference, Spanish Mortgage Crisis - **Episode:** [466: Give Peas a Chance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-02 - **Time:** 1:35:03–1:43:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance/chapter/studio-interference-spanish-mortgage-crisis.md The broadcast is interrupted by mysterious radio interference, which the hosts jokingly attribute to a drone overhead. Amidst the technical issues, they read a letter from a listener in Barcelona describing the "surrealistic" conditions of the Spanish banking crisis, where citizens remain liable for mortgage debt even after losing their homes to the bank. Keywords: [radio interference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-interference.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), banco popular, [mortgage debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage-debt.md), [paypal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paypal.md) ### Spanish Bank Bailouts, Mortgage Debt Laws - **Episode:** [447: Drone Double Tap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/447-drone-double-tap.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-27 - **Time:** 58:26–1:03:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/447-drone-double-tap/chapter/spanish-bank-bailouts-mortgage-debt-laws.md The economic crisis in Spain is examined, specifically a unique law where citizens remain liable for mortgage debt even after bank repossession. Protests in Madrid and the use of rubber bullets by police are discussed in the context of massive bank bailouts. Keywords: [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [austerity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austerity.md), [mortgage debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage-debt.md), [bank bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailouts.md), madrid riots ### Iceland Debt Forgiveness and Global Banking Stability - **Episode:** [400: This is How We Spin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/400-this-is-how-we-spin.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-15 - **Time:** 2:12:56–2:16:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/400-this-is-how-we-spin/chapter/iceland-debt-forgiveness-and-global-banking-stability.md Iceland has moved to forgive a significant portion of its population's mortgage debt, a story the hosts claim is being suppressed in the US to prevent similar demands. Unlike Greece, Iceland refused to impose extreme austerity to pay back foreign investors from the UK and Netherlands. The discussion questions the "too big to fail" narrative used to justify bank bailouts. Keywords: [iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), [mortgage debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage-debt.md), [banking crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-crisis.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [bailouts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bailouts.md) ### Big Bank Foreclosure Settlement, Fannie Mae Mortgage Transfers - **Episode:** [397: Wiggin' Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/397-wiggin-out.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-05 - **Time:** 39:46–42:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/397-wiggin-out/chapter/big-bank-foreclosure-settlement-fannie-mae-mortgage-transfers.md The $26 billion "Big Bank" foreclosure settlement announced in February is scrutinized for delays in filing official paperwork. Claims are made that banks used the two-month delay to transfer mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are exempt from the principal reduction requirements. The hosts criticize the mainstream media for failing to investigate the loophole. Keywords: foreclosure settlement, [fannie mae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fannie-mae.md), [freddie mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freddie-mac.md), [mortgage debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgage-debt.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), bank settlement ### Personal Credit Skepticism and Rental Market Realities - **Episode:** [176: Ron Paul For President](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/176-ron-paul-for-president.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-21 - **Time:** 1:05:10–1:09:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/176-ron-paul-for-president/chapter/personal-credit-skepticism-and-rental-market-realities.md The hosts advocate for living without credit, arguing that the modern obsession with credit scores is a trap designed to keep citizens in debt. One host shares a personal story about renting a house in Los Angeles without a credit check by dealing directly with a landlord. They challenge the "American Dream" of homeownership, noting the current market makes selling difficult. Keywords: [credit rating](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-rating.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [mortgages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mortgages.md), [renting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renting.md), [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), [debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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