# Offshoring on The No Agenda Show Offshoring comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to July 2022. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** May 2010 – July 2022 - **Related topics:** [Offshore Drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshore-drilling.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Nafta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nafta.md), [Alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Bill Maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [Bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [Build Back Better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md), [Cap And Trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Biden Climate Executive Orders, Joe Manchin Opposition - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 25:37–28:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/biden-climate-executive-orders-joe-manchin-opposition.md President Biden declared climate change a "clear and present danger" while announcing $2.3 billion in infrastructure resilience funding. Senator Joe Manchin continues to block major climate legislation to protect West Virginia's coal and energy interests. Senator Kyrsten Sinema's recent absence from the public spotlight and her prior censure by the Arizona Democratic Party are also noted. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [joe manchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-manchin.md), [west virginia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/west-virginia.md), [climate emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-emergency.md), offshore wind, [kyrsten sinema](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyrsten-sinema.md) ### European Green Deal, Offshore Wind and RepowerEU Plan - **Episode:** [1454: Green Transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1454-green-transition.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-26 - **Time:** 34:42–43:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1454-green-transition/chapter/european-green-deal-offshore-wind-and-repowereu-plan.md The European Union's "RepowerEU" plan aims to invest 300 billion euros to phase out Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the green transition. The initiative includes quadrupling offshore wind capacity in the North Sea by 2030 to cover the energy consumption of 50 million homes. Keywords: [green deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-deal.md), repowerue, offshore wind, [north sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-sea.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md) ### Outro, Student Loan Forgiveness and Final Clips - **Episode:** [1356: Chest Feeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-20 - **Time:** 2:55:02–3:07:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1356-chest-feeding/chapter/outro-student-loan-forgiveness-and-final-clips.md The show wraps up with news about the Biden administration forgiving student loans for ITT Tech students and a court order to resume offshore drilling leases. The hosts joke about starting a "Ruger vending machine" business before playing a final montage of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden clips. Keywords: [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), itt tech, [offshore drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshore-drilling.md), [ruger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ruger.md), [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md) ### CBS Morning Show, Offshore Wind Power Failure - **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-22 - **Time:** 4:38–6:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/cbs-morning-show-offshore-wind-power-failure.md CBS receives a mock award for a report on offshore wind power and President Biden's green energy agenda. The hosts criticize the report for failing to mention the high failure and corrosion rates of turbines in the United Kingdom or the impact of hurricanes on Atlantic wind farms. Keywords: [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [wind power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wind-power.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), offshore turbines, [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md) ### Biden's "Build Back Better" Union Ramble - **Episode:** [1276: Standard Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1276-standard-man.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-10 - **Time:** 2:03:52–2:06:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1276-standard-man/chapter/biden-s-build-back-better-union-ramble.md Joe Biden addressed UAW members regarding his "Build Back Better" plan, focusing on penalizing corporations that move jobs offshore. He promised that under his administration, taxpayer dollars would only be used to hire American labor and businesses. However, the speech was noted for its rambling delivery and sudden shifts in topic, such as transitioning abruptly to the pharmaceutical industry. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [uaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uaw.md), [build back better](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/build-back-better.md), [tax breaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-breaks.md), offshore jobs ### Bill Clinton, NAFTA, Democratic Party Business Model - **Episode:** [1253: Trained Marxist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1253-trained-marxist.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-25 - **Time:** 22:57–26:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1253-trained-marxist/chapter/bill-clinton-nafta-democratic-party-business-model.md Eric Weinstein posits that the Democratic Party shifted its business model during the Clinton administration to favor large corporate interests over common people. This era saw the passage of NAFTA and the beginning of large-scale offshoring of American industry to China. The hosts argue that both major parties eventually abandoned small business interests in favor of influence peddling. Keywords: [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [nafta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nafta.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [offshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshoring.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### The Growth Hypothesis and Economic Ponzi Schemes - **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-07 - **Time:** 1:42:12–1:46:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/the-growth-hypothesis-and-economic-ponzi-schemes.md Eric Weinstein describes how American institutions, including law firms and universities, became "Ponzi schemes" once authentic economic growth slowed after 1970. These systems rely on a growth hypothesis that requires a constant influx of new associates or students to support the top tier. The hosts connect this to the push for a $15 minimum wage and the reliance on cheap labor. Keywords: [economic growth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-growth.md), [ponzi scheme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ponzi-scheme.md), [offshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshoring.md), [minimum wage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minimum-wage.md), steinway ### Robert Lighthizer and the End of Neoliberal Trade - **Episode:** [892: Foot Stomp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-08 - **Time:** 1:50:37–1:56:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/892-foot-stomp/chapter/robert-lighthizer-and-the-end-of-neoliberal-trade.md Progressive host Thom Hartmann discussed Trump's trade representative pick, Robert Lighthizer, noting his history as a protectionist under the Reagan administration. The discussion highlights a rare alignment between progressives and Trump's team on opposing neoliberal trade policies like NAFTA and the TPP. Analysts suggest that while powerful forces support the "offshoring status quo," Trump may be the first president in decades to emphatically challenge the existing trade framework. Keywords: [robert lighthizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-lighthizer.md), [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), [free trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md), [nafta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nafta.md), [reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reagan.md), [offshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshoring.md) ### Panama Papers, Offshore Wealth and BEPS Project - **Episode:** [837: Open the Chunnel!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/837-open-the-chunnel.md) - **Published:** 2016-06-27 - **Time:** 2:32:24–2:35:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/837-open-the-chunnel/chapter/panama-papers-offshore-wealth-and-beps-project.md The discussion turns to the $11 trillion held in offshore tax havens, as revealed by the Panama Papers. Lagarde discusses the "Base Erosion and Profit Shifting" (BEPS) project aimed at closing tax loopholes for corporations. She emphasizes the need for "global leadership" and an automatic exchange of information between countries to eliminate "holes in the system." Keywords: [panama papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-papers.md), offshore wealth, beps, [tax havens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-havens.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md) ### Anti-Tax Arguments, IRS Enforcement and Off-Shore Trusts - **Episode:** [408: Odious Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/408-odious-debt.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-13 - **Time:** 1:02:25–1:04:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/408-odious-debt/chapter/anti-tax-arguments-irs-enforcement-and-off-shore-trusts.md The segment addresses arguments made by anti-tax activists who claim the federal income tax is voluntary. While acknowledging these legal theories and the complex offshore trust schemes used by figures like Wesley Snipes, the hosts emphasize that the IRS uses physical force and asset seizure to ensure compliance. They conclude that regardless of the legal theory, the practical reality is one of state extortion. Keywords: [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), [wesley snipes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-snipes.md), [tax avoidance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-avoidance.md), offshore accounts ### Noble Energy, Hillary Clinton and Corporate Warfare - **Episode:** [381: Acquisition Malpractice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/381-acquisition-malpractice.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-09 - **Time:** 53:18–57:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/381-acquisition-malpractice/chapter/noble-energy-hillary-clinton-and-corporate-warfare.md Houston-based Noble Energy is identified as a key player in the Mediterranean gas dispute, maintaining close ties to the Bush and Clinton families. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's diplomatic efforts in Cyprus and Turkey are characterized as corporate protectionism for Noble Energy's drilling interests. The conflict in Syria is described as a proxy battle between competing corporate factions and their respective government allies. Keywords: [noble energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noble-energy.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [cyprus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyprus.md), [turkey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkey.md), [offshore drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshore-drilling.md), [corporate warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-warfare.md) ### Dylan Ratigan MSNBC Rant, Repatriated Offshore Dollars - **Episode:** [330: You Can Take That To The iBank!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/330-you-can-take-that-to-the-ibank.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-14 - **Time:** 1:00:08–1:06:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/330-you-can-take-that-to-the-ibank/chapter/dylan-ratigan-msnbc-rant-repatriated-offshore-dollars.md The hosts play a viral clip of MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan "freaking out" about the extraction of wealth from the United States. They argue the rant was a staged effort to help the Obama administration sell the Infrastructure Bank concept. The discussion explains how the bank would be funded by allowing corporations to repatriate offshore dollars at a lower tax rate, citing Microsoft's purchase of Skype as an example of offshore cash usage. Keywords: [dylan ratigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dylan-ratigan.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), infrastructure bank, offshore profits, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md) ### Egypt Revolution Co-option, Domestic Oil Drilling Demands - **Episode:** [275: The New Normal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/275-the-new-normal.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-03 - **Time:** 22:29–25:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/275-the-new-normal/chapter/egypt-revolution-co-option-domestic-oil-drilling-demands.md The hosts argue that the organic revolution in Egypt's Tahrir Square has been co-opted by interests seeking to pressure the Obama administration. They suggest the unrest is being used as a pretext to abandon alternative energy and "cap and trade" policies in favor of renewed domestic oil drilling. The narrative focuses on the potential restriction of global oil flow to justify opening the U.S. Gulf Coast for production. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [cap and trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), [offshore drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshore-drilling.md), [gulf coast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gulf-coast.md), liberation square ### BP Moratorium and Offshore Drilling Monopolies - **Episode:** [212: Billion Dollar Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-27 - **Time:** 53:12–57:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/212-billion-dollar-riot/chapter/bp-moratorium-and-offshore-drilling-monopolies.md The hosts analyze the federal moratorium on offshore drilling in Alaska and the Gulf, suggesting it may inadvertently create a monopoly for BP. Increased insurance costs are expected to drive smaller competitors out of the market, leaving only major players capable of operating. Keywords: [bp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp.md), [offshore drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/offshore-drilling.md), [alaska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), moratorium, energy strategy ### Jamaica State of Emergency, Christopher "Dudus" Coke and Oil Interests - **Episode:** [204: Oil Spill Déjà vu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/204-oil-spill-d-eacute-j-agrave-vu.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-30 - **Time:** 36:59–45:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/204-oil-spill-d-eacute-j-agrave-vu/chapter/jamaica-state-of-emergency-christopher-dudus-coke-and-oil-interests.md The 2010 unrest in Kingston, Jamaica, officially attributed to the hunt for gang leader Christopher "Dudus" Coke, is characterized as a cover for securing offshore oil interests. A timeline of events shows recent debt restructuring with the IMF and new seismic data indicating significant oil reserves near Jamaica and Cuba. The deployment of American predator drones and military personnel suggests a strategic takeover of the region's natural resources. Keywords: [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), christopher dudus coke, [kingston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kingston.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), offshore oil ### Offshore Drilling Politics, Sarah Palin Criticism - **Episode:** [196: Blow The Drill Baby](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/196-blow-the-drill-baby.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-02 - **Time:** 27:40–31:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/196-blow-the-drill-baby/chapter/offshore-drilling-politics-sarah-palin-criticism.md The political fallout of the oil spill is discussed, specifically the impact on the "drill baby drill" slogan and the reputation of Sarah Palin. Comparisons are made between offshore platforms and oil tankers like the Exxon Valdez. The presence of SWAT teams on rigs is emphasized as an indicator of undisclosed underlying issues. 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