# Plaid on The No Agenda Show Plaid comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2020 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** January 2020 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [Venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [Ai Agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [American Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [Api](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/api.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [Cash App](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-app.md), [Class Action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-action.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Grokbot, Banking APIs, and Local AI Models - **Episode:** [1915: Off The Rails](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-25 - **Time:** 1:19:18–1:23:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1915-off-the-rails/chapter/grokbot-banking-apis-and-local-ai-models.md The group discusses the capabilities of AI bots like Grokbot to manage personal finances and shopping through APIs and services like Plaid. Jason Calacanis predicts a future where "sovereign" AI agents run locally on computers with high RAM, bypassing the privacy and liability issues of cloud-based models. They explore how these bots can find better deals on products and even handle bank transfers in read-only or active modes. Keywords: [grokbot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grokbot.md), [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [ai agents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-agents.md), local models ### Podcast Advertising CPMs, Zelle, Plaid Middleware Risks - **Episode:** [1792: Meloni in the Middle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-21 - **Time:** 1:55:29–2:01:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1792-meloni-in-the-middle/chapter/podcast-advertising-cpms-zelle-plaid-middleware-risks.md Standard podcast advertising CPMs have dropped to approximately $3.50, making direct listener support more viable for independent creators. The banking industry's Zelle system is criticized for its lack of consumer protection against fraud. Additionally, the Plaid middleware used by apps like Venmo is flagged for privacy concerns, as it reportedly logs into user bank accounts multiple times a day to collect data. Keywords: [cpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpm.md), [zelle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelle.md), [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [banking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking.md), [stablecoins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoins.md) ### X Money, Visa Partnership, Money Transmitter Licenses - **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-30 - **Time:** 1:16:16–1:18:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/x-money-visa-partnership-money-transmitter-licenses.md Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has partnered with Visa to launch "X Money," moving the platform closer to becoming an "everything app." X has secured money transmitter licenses in over 30 states, allowing it to function similarly to Venmo or Zelle. The partnership likely utilizes Plaid, a fintech connector owned by Visa, to facilitate instant peer-to-peer payments and fund storage for creators. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [x money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-money.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), money transmitter ### International Producer Notes and Plaid Network Security - **Episode:** [1249: KBALL One](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-11 - **Time:** 2:02:30–2:06:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one/chapter/international-producer-notes-and-plaid-network-security.md Sir Quistan of Lincolnshire notes that English football teams taking a knee is largely a branding exercise for American owners like the Fenway Sports Group. The show clarifies its refusal to use Cash App or Venmo due to their reliance on the Plaid Network, which grants third parties excessive access to user bank accounts. Other producers share updates on personal milestones, including "divorce karma" and business stimulus funds. Keywords: liverpool fc, [stacey abrams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stacey-abrams.md), [cash app](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cash-app.md), plaid network, [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md) ### Plaid Networks, Class Action Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1240: Meat Must Flow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1240-meat-must-flow.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-10 - **Time:** 2:18:27–2:20:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1240-meat-must-flow/chapter/plaid-networks-class-action-lawsuit.md A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Plaid, a financial technology company recently acquired by Visa, for allegedly selling users' private banking data to third parties without consent. Plaid acts as an intermediary for apps like Venmo and Cash App, requiring users to provide their bank login credentials. The hosts warn against giving bank passwords to third-party software, noting that many users are unaware of the privacy risks involved. Keywords: [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [class action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-action.md), bank privacy ### Listener Feedback, Tiny Homes and Plaid Visa Sale - **Episode:** [1212: Five Bidens](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1212-five-bidens.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-02 - **Time:** 1:30:52–1:38:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1212-five-bidens/chapter/listener-feedback-tiny-homes-and-plaid-visa-sale.md Producers provide feedback on various topics, including the sale of Plaid to Visa and the experience of listening to the show's archive. The hosts address a missing donation note regarding tiny homes and reiterate the importance of the "Value for Value" model for the show's survival. Keywords: [tiny homes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiny-homes.md), [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, Sir Scatman Knighting - **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-30 - **Time:** 1:31:04–1:34:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/executive-producer-donations-sir-scatman-knighting.md A series of high-value donations are read, including $1,000 from an anonymous flight attendant and $1,000 from Brett Samuel. Samuel, who works in the cyber field and has spent five years in the Middle East, is knighted as "Sir Scatman of Norristown." The segment includes listener feedback regarding the show's coverage of the financial company Plaid and oil and gas industries. Keywords: [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knight.md), sir scatman, [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md) ### Robotic Process Automation, Plaid, Consumer Data Rights - **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-23 - **Time:** 2:24:39–2:27:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/robotic-process-automation-plaid-consumer-data-rights.md Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology allows companies like Plaid to access bank accounts by simulating human users, often requiring users to share their login credentials. While Australia has legislated "Consumer Data Rights" to give users control over their financial data via standard APIs, U.S. users remain vulnerable. Security experts recommend using two-factor authentication and changing passwords to prevent unauthorized account scraping. Keywords: robotic process automation, [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [api](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/api.md), [data security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-security.md) ### Plaid Financial Middleware, Visa Acquisition and Data Scraping - **Episode:** [1208: Weeping Angels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-19 - **Time:** 1:57:20–2:16:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels/chapter/plaid-financial-middleware-visa-acquisition-and-data-scraping.md Visa recently acquired Plaid, a financial middleware company, for $5 billion. Plaid acts as a bridge between banks and apps like Venmo, Robinhood, and Coinbase by using "screen scraping" technology, which requires users to provide their bank login credentials. This allows Plaid to emulate a user and access full transaction histories. The hosts warned that this creates a massive security vulnerability and a "murky" legal environment regarding data ownership and liability. Keywords: [plaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plaid.md), [visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visa.md), [venmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venmo.md), screen scraping, financial data --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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