# Rico Act on The No Agenda Show Rico Act comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to September 2017. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** February 2008 – September 2017 - **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Sheldon Whitehouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-whitehouse.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Cybercrime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybercrime.md), [Department Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Fossil Fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [Free Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Jones Act Waiver Debate, Shipping Restrictions, Media Reporting Gaps - **Episode:** [968: In the Saddle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-28 - **Time:** 1:17:00–1:22:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/968-in-the-saddle/chapter/jones-act-waiver-debate-shipping-restrictions-media-reporting-gaps.md There is a growing political push to waive or repeal the Jones Act of 1920 to lower shipping costs for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. The act requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be carried on American-built and crewed vessels. ABC News reported that some shippers oppose the waiver but failed to explain their reasoning, leading to criticism of the network's journalistic depth and editorial standards. Keywords: [jones act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jones-act.md), [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), [shipping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shipping.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md) ### Loretta Lynch, Climate Denial RICO Request - **Episode:** [806: Babushkas of Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/806-babushkas-of-chernobyl.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-10 - **Time:** 2:47:40–2:52:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/806-babushkas-of-chernobyl/chapter/loretta-lynch-climate-denial-rico-request.md Senator Sheldon Whitehouse asks Attorney General Loretta Lynch if the Department of Justice will pursue a RICO action against the "climate denial apparatus," similar to past actions against the tobacco industry. Lynch confirms that the matter has been referred to the FBI for review. The hosts mock the idea of a "climate denial scheme" and the potential for criminalizing dissent. Keywords: [loretta lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loretta-lynch.md), [sheldon whitehouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-whitehouse.md), [rico act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rico-act.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ### RICO Act Proposal for Climate Change Deniers - **Episode:** [761: Deconflicting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/761-deconflicting.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-01 - **Time:** 53:40–1:00:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/761-deconflicting/chapter/rico-act-proposal-for-climate-change-deniers.md Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and a group of 20 scientists propose using the RICO Act to prosecute climate change deniers, drawing parallels to 1990s tobacco litigation. Radio host Thom Hartmann is featured interviewing Paul Dreesen, calling him a "criminal" for accepting fossil fuel industry funding. The hosts defend the legality of industry tax breaks like the oil depletion allowance and criticize the call for jailing political opponents. Keywords: [rico act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rico-act.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), [sheldon whitehouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheldon-whitehouse.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) ### Cybercrime Law Proposals, RICO and Password Trafficking - **Episode:** [689: Code 44](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44.md) - **Published:** 2015-01-22 - **Time:** 52:30–59:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/689-code-44/chapter/cybercrime-law-proposals-rico-and-password-trafficking.md The Obama administration proposed modernizing the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to include cybercrime under RICO racketeering laws. The new provisions would criminalize the trafficking of passwords and the possession of certain electronic interception devices, carrying penalties of up to 20 years in prison. Critics argue these laws could unfairly target system administrators and white-hat hackers. Keywords: [rico act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rico-act.md), computer fraud and abuse act, [cybercrime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybercrime.md), [sysadmins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sysadmins.md), white hat hacking, [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md) ### Wesley Snipes Tax Trial, IRS Power, and Constitutional Protests - **Episode:** [15: Hot Horse Meat and Hidden Salami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/15-hot-horse-meat-and-hidden-salami.md) - **Published:** 2008-02-03 - **Time:** 16:00–20:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/15-hot-horse-meat-and-hidden-salami/chapter/wesley-snipes-tax-trial-irs-power-and-constitutional-protests.md Actor Wesley Snipes faced legal trouble over $7 million in back taxes, leading to a discussion on the legality and constitutionality of the IRS. The hosts examine the power of the IRS compared to other government departments and the history of the RICO Act. The segment notes that while some protesters claim there is no law requiring income tax, the agency's enforcement power makes such protests practically futile. Keywords: [wesley snipes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wesley-snipes.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [tax evasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-evasion.md), [rico act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rico-act.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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