# Recovery Gov on The No Agenda Show Recovery Gov comes up in 24 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to September 2010. - **Chapters:** 24 - **Episodes:** 21 - **Discussed:** January 2009 – September 2010 - **Related topics:** [Recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [Vivek Kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md), [Smartronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartronics.md), [Transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [Gsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gsa.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Drupal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drupal.md), [Government Contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-contracts.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 24 ### National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Proclamation - **Episode:** [232: Eating the Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-05 - **Time:** 47:20–49:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/232-eating-the-evidence/chapter/national-alcohol-and-drug-addiction-recovery-month-proclamation.md President Obama proclaimed September 2010 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. The hosts link the timing of this proclamation to the high-profile arrest of Paris Hilton for cocaine possession. They argue the celebrity arrest serves as a propaganda tool to raise awareness for drug monitoring technology and recovery initiatives. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [whitehouse.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whitehouse-gov.md), addiction recovery month, [paris hilton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-hilton.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [gitmo jewelry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-jewelry.md) ### Smartronics and Recovery.gov Contract Connections - **Episode:** [225: Checkpoint Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/225-checkpoint-nation.md) - **Published:** 2010-08-12 - **Time:** 1:46:28–1:48:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/225-checkpoint-nation/chapter/smartronics-and-recovery-gov-contract-connections.md Smartronics, the company that built the $18 million Recovery.gov website, has acquired Kogan Systems. The hosts point out that White House officials Vivek Kundra and Anish Chopra previously worked at Kogan Systems, suggesting a lack of transparency in federal tech contracting. Keywords: [smartronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartronics.md), [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [anish chopra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anish-chopra.md), [government contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-contracts.md) ### Vivek Kundra, Recovery.gov Audit, Cloud Computing - **Episode:** [220: Hillary For President!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/220-hillary-for-president.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-25 - **Time:** 1:26:19–1:29:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/220-hillary-for-president/chapter/vivek-kundra-recovery-gov-audit-cloud-computing.md The hosts discuss a GAO audit of Recovery.gov that found the $18 million website used outdated data. They critique Federal CIO Vivek Kundra's "cloud" initiatives and the government's attempt to promote apps through portals like apps.gov. Keywords: [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [gao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gao.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), apps.gov ### Recovery.gov Accessibility Failures and Audio Captcha Issues - **Episode:** [177: Vajazzling the Slutsquad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/177-vajazzling-the-slutsquad.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-25 - **Time:** 37:58–43:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/177-vajazzling-the-slutsquad/chapter/recovery-gov-accessibility-failures-and-audio-captcha-issues.md The $18 million Recovery.gov website is criticized for its dysfunctional accessibility features for the visually impaired. Specifically, the "Report Fraud" form utilizes an audio ReCaptcha system that plays unintelligible movie quotes, making it impossible for blind users to submit complaints. This is cited as a primary example of government mismanagement and lack of quality assurance. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [captcha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/captcha.md), [accessibility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accessibility.md), [government waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-waste.md), [web design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/web-design.md) ### Comcast NBC Merger and Stimulus Data Errors - **Episode:** [153: 350 Protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/153-350-protests.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-02 - **Time:** 1:01:41–1:04:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/153-350-protests/chapter/comcast-nbc-merger-and-stimulus-data-errors.md The acquisition of NBC by Comcast is expected to shift the network's political tone, with the hosts noting that Keith Olbermann has already begun to "back off." A report from ABC News highlights massive inaccuracies on the recovery.gov website, where 58,000 jobs were claimed for projects with zero spending. The White House dismissed these as minor errors, but the GAO and oversight boards refuse to certify the data. Keywords: [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md), [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md) ### Recovery.gov Fiasco and Non-Existent Congressional Districts - **Episode:** [149: Fools Gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/149-fools-gold.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-19 - **Time:** 29:19–32:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/149-fools-gold/chapter/recovery-gov-fiasco-and-non-existent-congressional-districts.md The Obama administration's stimulus tracking website, Recovery.gov, was found to contain data for non-existent congressional districts in Arizona and New Mexico. Despite costing $18 million to develop, the site is criticized for reporting "saved jobs" in areas that do not exist, which officials attributed to database errors. This is framed as part of a broader pattern of deceptive government reporting, including the official unemployment rate which ignores "disenfranchised" workers. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md), [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [government waste](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-waste.md) ### Recovery.gov Platform Switch, Drupal to SharePoint - **Episode:** [145: The WOCU Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-05 - **Time:** 34:36–38:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/145-the-wocu-show/chapter/recovery-gov-platform-switch-drupal-to-sharepoint.md The federal government's Recovery.gov website transitioned from the open-source Drupal platform to Microsoft SharePoint, costing millions in licensing and implementation. Officials claimed the switch was necessary to improve data visualization and tracking of stimulus funds. Critics argue that Drupal was capable of the same tasks and that the move was an unnecessary payout to Microsoft. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [drupal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drupal.md), [sharepoint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharepoint.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md) ### Recovery.gov Information Overload and California Funding - **Episode:** [144: Hemorrhagic Flu Outbreak!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/144-hemorrhagic-flu-outbreak.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-01 - **Time:** 1:40:51–1:43:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/144-hemorrhagic-flu-outbreak/chapter/recovery-gov-information-overload-and-california-funding.md The Recovery.gov website, managed by Vivek Kundra, is criticized for using "information overload" to obscure where stimulus money is actually being spent. While the site claims billions of dollars have been sent to California to create jobs, the state's unemployment rate continues to rise, leading the hosts to label the reported data as "bogus." Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [unemployment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unemployment.md), [stimulus money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-money.md) ### Vivek Kundra, FCC Broadband Panel and Real-Time Data Claims - **Episode:** [121: The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-13 - **Time:** 2:25–8:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck/chapter/vivek-kundra-fcc-broadband-panel-and-real-time-data-claims.md Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra discusses government transparency and the release of public data during an FCC broadband panel. Kundra highlights services like flyontime.us and mobile applications for tracking metro stations and crime in the District of Columbia. Critics argue that the $18 million recovery.gov website remains opaque due to redacted contracts with Smartronics. Keywords: [vivek kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), broadband panel, real-time data, [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [smartronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartronics.md) ### Recovery.gov Drupal Implementation, $18 Million Website Cost - **Episode:** [121: The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-13 - **Time:** 46:00–51:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/121-the-vivek-kundra-hollow-deck/chapter/recovery-gov-drupal-implementation-18-million-website-cost.md The recovery.gov website is confirmed to be running on the open-source Drupal platform. Critics question the $18 million price tag for a site built with free software, comparing it to the much lower costs of government websites in Germany. The development team defends the choice, stating Drupal allowed for rapid deployment and future scalability for dynamic data. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [drupal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drupal.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [smartronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartronics.md), blue state digital, [website development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/website-development.md) ### Recovery.gov Mapping, Job Estimation Methods and Del Monte - **Episode:** [120: The Clinton Gore Man Hug](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/120-the-clinton-gore-man-hug.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-09 - **Time:** 50:35–54:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/120-the-clinton-gore-man-hug/chapter/recovery-gov-mapping-job-estimation-methods-and-del-monte.md The $18 million redesign of recovery.gov is criticized for using "speculative" methods to estimate jobs created or saved by the stimulus package. The hosts trace the data back to a January report by Christina Romer and Jared Bernstein, arguing the figures are essentially "made up." They also note that the Del Monte Corporation received $9 million in stimulus grants. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md), [christina romer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christina-romer.md), [jared bernstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-bernstein.md), del monte ### Recovery.gov Web 2.0 Upgrade, Earl Devaney Oversight - **Episode:** [119: Small Steps Toward Better Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/119-small-steps-toward-better-health.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-06 - **Time:** 21:45–25:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/119-small-steps-toward-better-health/chapter/recovery-gov-web-2-0-upgrade-earl-devaney-oversight.md Earl Devaney, chairman of the Recovery Board, is overseeing an $18 million "Web 2.0" upgrade to recovery.gov intended to provide interactive mapping of stimulus data. The project is criticized for its high cost and the use of the phrase "let me be clear," which is noted as a recurring rhetorical trope in the Obama administration. Devaney is also promoting a "Citizen IG" initiative to encourage Americans to investigate federal spending irregularities. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), earl devaney, [gsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gsa.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), stimulus spending, [inspector general](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inspector-general.md) ### Smartronix Recovery.gov Contract, Website Accessibility Delays - **Episode:** [118: Deconstructing 'Law & Order'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/118-deconstructing-law-order.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-02 - **Time:** 35:42–38:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/118-deconstructing-law-order/chapter/smartronix-recovery-gov-contract-website-accessibility-delays.md The hosts revisit the $18 million contract awarded to Smartronix for the development of Recovery.gov. They mock the General Services Administration's excuse that the contract cannot be released yet because it is not "508 compliant" for the disabled. Curry and Dvorak argue that the high cost of the project is unjustifiable for a standard website. Keywords: smartronix, [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [gsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gsa.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [government contracts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-contracts.md) ### Recovery.gov Website Contract and Smartronics - **Episode:** [112: The Doomsday Box](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/112-the-doomsday-box.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-12 - **Time:** 50:41–56:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/112-the-doomsday-box/chapter/recovery-gov-website-contract-and-smartronics.md The federal government awarded an $18 million contract to a company called Smartronics to redesign and maintain the Recovery.gov website. Critics point out that the high cost for a SharePoint-based site is excessive, suggesting that the project could have been completed for a fraction of the price using platforms like Squarespace or WordPress. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [smartronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartronics.md), [gsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gsa.md), [website design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/website-design.md), [government spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-spending.md), [sharepoint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharepoint.md) ### PPIP Banking Scam, Toxic Asset Buybacks - **Episode:** [99: Dandelion Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-28 - **Time:** 1:10:32–1:12:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/99-dandelion-wine/chapter/ppip-banking-scam-toxic-asset-buybacks.md The Wall Street Journal reports that the banking industry is lobbying the FDIC to allow banks to use taxpayer aid to buy back their own toxic assets. The hosts argue this confirms their previous analysis of the Public-Private Investment Program (PPIP) as a scam. They claim the program allows banks to clear their books while the taxpayer assumes 80% of the risk with little upside. Keywords: ppip, [fdic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdic.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [toxic assets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-assets.md), taxpayer bailout, [banking industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-industry.md), [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md) ### Recovery.gov Transparency, California Stimulus Fund Trading - **Episode:** [80: Al Gore: The Most Dangerous Man Alive!!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/80-al-gore-the-most-dangerous-man-alive.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-15 - **Time:** 43:53–46:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/80-al-gore-the-most-dangerous-man-alive/chapter/recovery-gov-transparency-california-stimulus-fund-trading.md The transparency of Recovery.gov is questioned, with the hosts describing it as a news blog that redirects users to other agencies. A Mother Jones report is cited, revealing that various California counties are trading and selling their federal stimulus funds to one another at a discount to bypass earmark restrictions. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [mother jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mother-jones.md), fund trading ### Economic Stimulus Wording, Save and Create Jobs - **Episode:** [78: The Great Daylight Savings Time Conspiracy or 100% Yanni-Free](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/78-the-great-daylight-savings-time-conspiracy-or-100-yanni-free.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-08 - **Time:** 20:53–24:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/78-the-great-daylight-savings-time-conspiracy-or-100-yanni-free/chapter/economic-stimulus-wording-save-and-create-jobs.md President Barack Obama's shift in terminology from "save or create" to "save and create" jobs in his weekly address is analyzed as a significant linguistic change. The actual impact of the stimulus package is questioned, citing a press conference where only 25 police cadet jobs were reportedly saved. Data from recovery.gov regarding TSA aviation jobs is also examined. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [stimulus package](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-package.md), american recovery and reinvestment act, [job creation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/job-creation.md), [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md) ### Disney Labor Laws, Recovery.gov Logo Symbolism - **Episode:** [78: The Great Daylight Savings Time Conspiracy or 100% Yanni-Free](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/78-the-great-daylight-savings-time-conspiracy-or-100-yanni-free.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-08 - **Time:** 33:58–37:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/78-the-great-daylight-savings-time-conspiracy-or-100-yanni-free/chapter/disney-labor-laws-recovery-gov-logo-symbolism.md A discussion on Florida labor laws reveals that Disney World classifies employees as "cast members" to bypass certain regulations. The conversation shifts to the new Recovery.gov emblem, analyzing its imagery of gears, leaves, and stars. The logo's design is compared to socialist or fascist aesthetics, with speculation about the Chicago-based team behind the branding. Keywords: [disney world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney-world.md), [labor laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-laws.md), [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [logo design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logo-design.md), [symbolism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symbolism.md), armbands ### Recovery.gov Updates and Small Business Aid Delays - **Episode:** [77: Hot Vegetarian Chicks and Other Deep Thoughts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/77-hot-vegetarian-chicks-and-other-deep-thoughts.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-05 - **Time:** 39:32–42:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/77-hot-vegetarian-chicks-and-other-deep-thoughts/chapter/recovery-gov-updates-and-small-business-aid-delays.md The official stimulus tracking website, Recovery.gov, has been updated with new charts regarding highway infrastructure funds, but the hosts criticize the lack of detailed reporting on where the money is going. Similar issues are noted in the UK, where promised aid for small and medium businesses has been delayed by bureaucratic paperwork. Keywords: [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [stimulus funds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-funds.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [uk economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-economy.md) ### Barack Obama Joint Session Address and Joe Biden Website Gaffe - **Episode:** [75: Boeing vs. Airbus - The Flatulence Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-26 - **Time:** 10:43–14:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy/chapter/barack-obama-joint-session-address-and-joe-biden-website-gaffe.md President Barack Obama delivered an address to a joint session of Congress, which the media incorrectly labeled a State of the Union speech. Vice President Joe Biden appeared on the CBS Early Show and struggled to remember the URL for recovery.gov, the administration's stimulus transparency portal. Critics argue the website has remained stagnant despite promises of real-time updates on government spending. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [recovery.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md), [cbs early show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-early-show.md), [stimulus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery-gov.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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