# Solyndra on The No Agenda Show Solyndra comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2010 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** July 2010 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Department Of Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [Bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [Fisker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisker.md), [Kleiner Perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [Solar Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-energy.md), [Tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [Venture Capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Solyndra Scandal and Obama Administration Corruption Claims - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 17:56–20:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/solyndra-scandal-and-obama-administration-corruption-claims.md The hosts predict that a massive scandal involving the bailout and green energy companies like Solyndra and Lightsquared will force Barack Obama to quit. They allege that hundreds of billions of dollars were diverted to venture capital and stolen by administration associates, suggesting Ron Paul or Gabrielle Giffords as potential successors. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [lightsquared](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightsquared.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md) ### Defense Production Act, Solar Panel Scams - **Episode:** [1458: Prime Time Purge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-10 - **Time:** 2:17:01–2:22:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge/chapter/defense-production-act-solar-panel-scams.md President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to expand domestic production of solar panels and heat pumps. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre struggled to define the specific "emergency" justifying the act, eventually linking it to the war in Ukraine. The move is compared to the Obama-era Solyndra scandal, characterized as a government money grab that signals market subsidies for inefficient technologies largely manufactured in China. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [defense production act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/defense-production-act.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md), [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [karine jean-pierre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karine-jean-pierre.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Elon Musk, Tesla Subsidies, Solyndra, Public Investment Returns - **Episode:** [1093: Right Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-09 - **Time:** 1:08:14–1:11:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty/chapter/elon-musk-tesla-subsidies-solyndra-public-investment-returns.md Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes the lack of public return on government investments in companies like Tesla and Fisker. The discussion highlights the hundreds of millions in subsidies provided to green energy firms like Solyndra that ultimately failed. The cycle of creating "phony problems" to justify large-scale public funding for private companies is described as a scam. Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [fisker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisker.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md) ### Federal Climate Change Budget, Clean Energy Grants, International Assistance - **Episode:** [600: Seven Proxies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/600-seven-proxies.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-20 - **Time:** 2:42:58–2:50:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/600-seven-proxies/chapter/federal-climate-change-budget-clean-energy-grants-international-assistance.md A breakdown of the 2013 federal climate change budget reveals $22 billion in total expenditures. Key categories include $2.4 billion for the Global Change Research Program, $5.7 billion for clean energy technology, and $5 billion in energy tax provisions. The hosts describe the spending as a "gravy train" for researchers and companies that may not actually reduce greenhouse gases. Keywords: usgcrp, [clean energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-energy.md), international assistance, tax provisions, [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md) ### Solyndra Subpoenas and Global Minimum Tax Proposal - **Episode:** [383: Hot Rods](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/383-hot-rods.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-16 - **Time:** 2:19:05–2:22:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/383-hot-rods/chapter/solyndra-subpoenas-and-global-minimum-tax-proposal.md The RNC is highlighting connections between Obama campaign bundlers and the Solyndra scandal. Meanwhile, economic advisor Gene Sperling is caught on tape proposing a "global minimum tax" to prevent corporations from moving funds to tax havens. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), steve spinner, [rnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rnc.md), [gene sperling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gene-sperling.md), [global minimum tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-minimum-tax.md), [corporate tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-tax.md), [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md) ### Green Energy Bankruptcies, Solyndra and First Solar - **Episode:** [379: The Soul Train of Podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-02 - **Time:** 1:45:06–1:49:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/379-the-soul-train-of-podcasts/chapter/green-energy-bankruptcies-solyndra-and-first-solar.md A CBS report highlights that 12 clean energy companies received over $6.5 billion in federal assistance, with five already filing for bankruptcy. The hosts focus on First Solar's $3 billion loan guarantee and Nevada Geothermal's ties to Senator Harry Reid as examples of "crony capitalism." Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), first solar, [stephen chu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-chu.md), [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [loan guarantees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loan-guarantees.md) ### Green Energy Loan Scandals and Tesla Investor Events - **Episode:** [351: Home for the Holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-27 - **Time:** 1:09:20–1:13:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays/chapter/green-energy-loan-scandals-and-tesla-investor-events.md The $35 billion federal loan program for green energy is under scrutiny following the failures of Solyndra and Fisker. Many of the loans allegedly went to companies backed by major political donors and investment firms like Kleiner Perkins. A host recounts attending an elitist Tesla investor event where wealthy individuals used private jets to fly in and test-drive prototype electric vehicles. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [fisker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisker.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [kleiner perkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kleiner-perkins.md), [jason calacanis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jason-calacanis.md) ### Solyndra Scandal, Gabrielle Giffords Campaign Theory - **Episode:** [347: Hackerocity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/347-hackerocity.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-13 - **Time:** 1:38:20–1:42:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/347-hackerocity/chapter/solyndra-scandal-gabrielle-giffords-campaign-theory.md The hosts predict that the Solyndra scandal is just the beginning of a larger investigation into stolen government funds diverted to green energy and venture capital. They propose a theory that Gabrielle Giffords will be run as a "hero" candidate to replace Obama. They also mention the website WellAware1.com as a source for analyzing potential media staging. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [gabrielle giffords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gabrielle-giffords.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md) ### Solyndra Loan Controversy, Presidential Golf Outings - **Episode:** [346: The Indignati](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-09 - **Time:** 23:07–25:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati/chapter/solyndra-loan-controversy-presidential-golf-outings.md President Obama claims the Solyndra loan guarantee program predated his administration, though reports indicate the Bush administration had previously declined the loan. The hosts mock the president for playing his 86th round of golf over the weekend. They also dismiss comparisons between current protests and Woodstock, calling the latter a failed commercial venture. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [george w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-w-bush.md), [golf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golf.md), [woodstock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woodstock.md), [rage against the machine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rage-against-the-machine.md) ### Solyndra Congressional Hearings, Energy Department Grilling - **Episode:** [342: Karma Kards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-25 - **Time:** 1:02:00–1:06:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/342-karma-kards/chapter/solyndra-congressional-hearings-energy-department-grilling.md Republican Representative Lee Terry grilled Energy Department official Jonathan Silver regarding White House involvement in the failed $535 million Solyndra loan. The hearings explore whether the restructuring of the loan prioritized private investors over taxpayers before the company's August bankruptcy filing. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), jonathan silver, lee terry, [energy department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-department.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md) ### Solyndra Loan Investigation, Department of Energy Hearing - **Episode:** [339: Cocked Pistol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/339-cocked-pistol.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-15 - **Time:** 1:25:10–1:32:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/339-cocked-pistol/chapter/solyndra-loan-investigation-department-of-energy-hearing.md Congressional hearings investigated the $535 million government loan to the failed solar company Solyndra. Representatives Griffin and Murphy grilled Jonathan Silver of the Department of Energy regarding the decision to subordinate taxpayer money to private investors during the company's restructuring. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [loan guarantee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loan-guarantee.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md) ### White House Petitions, We The People, Solyndra Scandal - **Episode:** [336: Tesla Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-04 - **Time:** 2:17:23–2:22:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/336-tesla-dome/chapter/white-house-petitions-we-the-people-solyndra-scandal.md The Obama administration launched "We The People," an online platform on WhiteHouse.gov for citizens to submit and sign petitions. The hosts dismiss the initiative as a digital distraction from the real influence of lobbyists and campaign donors. They point to the Solyndra scandal and donor George Kaiser as examples of how financial contributions, rather than public petitions, drive government policy. Keywords: [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [we the people](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/we-the-people.md), [petitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/petitions.md), [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), george kaiser, [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md) ### Solyndra Bankruptcy and Federal Loan Guarantees - **Episode:** [335: Aardvark Effect](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/335-aardvark-effect.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-01 - **Time:** 10:44–13:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/335-aardvark-effect/chapter/solyndra-bankruptcy-and-federal-loan-guarantees.md Solar panel manufacturer Solyndra filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy shortly after receiving $535 million in federal loan guarantees. President Barack Obama had previously visited the facility in March 2010, praising it as a model of American innovation. Despite numerous industry awards and media accolades, the company failed to maintain operations. Keywords: [solyndra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solyndra.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [solar energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-energy.md), [department of energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md) ### Solyndra IPO Failure and InterSolar Trade Show - **Episode:** [217: The Digital Drug Menace](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/217-the-digital-drug-menace.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-15 - **Time:** 37:05–43:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/217-the-digital-drug-menace/chapter/solyndra-ipo-failure-and-intersolar-trade-show.md Solyndra Inc. canceled its planned IPO after auditors from Price Waterhouse questioned the company's viability, noting that production costs per watt far exceeded market selling prices. 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