# Steve Mnuchin on The No Agenda Show Steve Mnuchin comes up in 21 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2017 to December 2024. - **Chapters:** 21 - **Episodes:** 19 - **Discussed:** February 2017 – December 2024 - **Related topics:** [Tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [Bytedance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bytedance.md), [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Treasury Department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alabama.md), [Antitrust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antitrust.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 21 ### Howard Lutnick, Steve Mnuchin, and Satellogic Investments - **Episode:** [1719: Pod Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-08 - **Time:** 1:00:55–1:05:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll/chapter/howard-lutnick-steve-mnuchin-and-satellogic-investments.md Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick and former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin are investing in Satellogic, a sub-meter satellite imaging company. The technology allows for high-resolution tracking of global data, including shipping containers and solar farms, raising concerns about the intersection of commercial surveillance and government policy. Keywords: [howard lutnick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-lutnick.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), satellogic, [cantor fitzgerald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cantor-fitzgerald.md), [commerce secretary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commerce-secretary.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### TikTok Divestiture Bill, National Security Concerns - **Episode:** [1654: e-Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-25 - **Time:** 1:39:26–1:41:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1654-e-safety/chapter/tiktok-divestiture-bill-national-security-concerns.md Congress has passed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American owner within a year or face a ban in the United States. Lawmakers cite concerns that the Chinese government could use the app for propaganda or to access the private data of 170 million American users. Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has expressed interest in forming an investor group to purchase the platform. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [bytedance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bytedance.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### TikTok Divestiture Bill and the Creator Ad Machine - **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-21 - **Time:** 1:51:42–1:58:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/tiktok-divestiture-bill-and-the-creator-ad-machine.md The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless ByteDance divests the platform within a year. The hosts discuss the platform's success as an "advertising bonanza" that uses leaderboards and "heating" algorithms to manipulate creators into promoting specific products like Ozempic. They argue the move to force a sale is an attempt by U.S. interests to "steal" a superior ad machine they cannot compete with. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [bytedance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bytedance.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md) ### TikTok Ban Legislation, Julia Angwin Analysis - **Episode:** [1643: NetBEUI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-17 - **Time:** 44:19–1:02:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui/chapter/tiktok-ban-legislation-julia-angwin-analysis.md The House passed a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform. Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin expressed interest in buying the app, while New York Times contributor Julia Angwin argues that the national security concerns are overstated compared to data practices at Google and Meta. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), julia angwin, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md) ### Steve Mnuchin, Investor Group to Purchase TikTok - **Episode:** [1642: Million Morons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-17 - **Time:** 39:50–44:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons/chapter/steve-mnuchin-investor-group-to-purchase-tiktok.md Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced on CNBC that he is assembling an investor group to acquire TikTok. Mnuchin argues the app should be owned by U.S. businesses and rebuilt with domestic technology to ensure security. He emphasizes that the purchase should avoid big tech companies to prevent antitrust issues. Keywords: [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [cfius](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cfius.md), [antitrust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antitrust.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md) ### Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Introduce Episode 1297 - **Episode:** [1297: Going Bananas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-26 - **Time:** 1:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1297-going-bananas/chapter/adam-curry-and-john-c-dvorak-introduce-episode-1297.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's recent comments regarding the mass distribution of the virus, which they interpret as a verbal slip for vaccine distribution. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [vaccine distribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-distribution.md) ### Adam Curry on Tourette's Syndrome Superpowers - **Episode:** [1276: Standard Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1276-standard-man.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-10 - **Time:** 1:42:25–1:44:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1276-standard-man/chapter/adam-curry-on-tourette-s-syndrome-superpowers.md Adam Curry discusses his personal experience with Tourette's Syndrome, describing various motor tics such as eye squinting and finger tapping. During his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, he jokingly referred to the condition as a "superpower" that helps attract "hot wives," citing Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin as another example. Keywords: [tourette's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-s-syndrome.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [tics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tics.md), [neurology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neurology.md) ### Davos World Economic Forum, Digital Tax and Mnuchin vs. Javid - **Episode:** [1210: Pain of Imprisonment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1210-pain-of-imprisonment.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-26 - **Time:** 23:17–27:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1210-pain-of-imprisonment/chapter/davos-world-economic-forum-digital-tax-and-mnuchin-vs-javid.md At the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin clashed with UK Chancellor Sajid Javid over a proposed digital services tax. Mnuchin labeled the tax discriminatory against American tech giants like Google and Apple, threatening retaliatory tariffs on European car companies. The exchange highlights growing trade tensions between the U.S. and its European allies over corporate taxation. Keywords: [davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [sajid javid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sajid-javid.md), digital tax, [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md) ### Steve Pieczenik, Trump Business Family Negotiation Tactics - **Episode:** [1181: Solutioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-17 - **Time:** 13:09–15:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1181-solutioning/chapter/steve-pieczenik-trump-business-family-negotiation-tactics.md Dr. Steve Pieczenik praises the Trump administration's negotiating team for their business-centric approach to China. Pieczenik argues that Trump's background as a businessman rather than a politician allows for unique outcomes, specifically citing the handling of dynamics in Hong Kong. Keywords: [steve pieczenik](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-pieczenik.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), business family, [negotiations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negotiations.md) ### CNN Coverage of John Bolton, Erin Burnett Commentary - **Episode:** [1172: Vapegoat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1172-vapegoat.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-15 - **Time:** 1:14:25–1:20:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1172-vapegoat/chapter/cnn-coverage-of-john-bolton-erin-burnett-commentary.md CNN's Erin Burnett reported on the dismissal of John Bolton, claiming President Trump intended to humiliate the former National Security Advisor. The coverage suggested that Mike Pompeo and Steve Mnuchin were "blindsided" by the move, though video evidence showed them reacting with laughter. The segment is criticized for using anonymous sources to speculate on the President's emotional state. Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [erin burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erin-burnett.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [mike pompeo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pompeo.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md) ### Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency, Steve Mnuchin Security Concerns - **Episode:** [1156: Bivotal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1156-bivotal.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-21 - **Time:** 44:48–48:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1156-bivotal/chapter/facebook-libra-cryptocurrency-steve-mnuchin-security-concerns.md Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin expressed national security concerns regarding Facebook's proposed Libra cryptocurrency, citing risks of money laundering and terrorist financing. While Facebook markets Libra as a cryptocurrency, critics describe it as a centralized token or exchange-traded fund (ETF). Mnuchin emphasized that the U.S. will not tolerate digital assets operating in the shadows. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [libra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libra.md), [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md) ### Trump Tax Returns, Teapot Dome Scandal - **Episode:** [1132: False meme-ification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1132-false-meme-ification.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-26 - **Time:** 2:39:51–2:46:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1132-false-meme-ification/chapter/trump-tax-returns-teapot-dome-scandal.md Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin missed a congressional deadline to provide President Trump's tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee. The segment references the 1920s Teapot Dome scandal as the historical basis for congressional power to request tax information. Keywords: [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [tax returns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-returns.md), teapot dome, house ways and means, [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md) ### Stock Market Volatility, Algorithmic Amplification - **Episode:** [1098: Climate Grief](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1098-climate-grief.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-28 - **Time:** 55:25–58:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1098-climate-grief/chapter/stock-market-volatility-algorithmic-amplification.md Following a significant market drop, President Trump encouraged investors to "buy the dip," leading to a record 1,000-point gain in the Dow Jones. The volatility is attributed to "algorithmic amplification," where computer trading programs exaggerate market trends. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's convening of the "Plunge Protection Team" is also discussed. Keywords: [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [plunge protection team](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plunge-protection-team.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), buy the dip ### Healthcare Subsidies, Trump Policy Shifts and Deficit Projections - **Episode:** [974: iPoop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-19 - **Time:** 2:04:11–2:10:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop/chapter/healthcare-subsidies-trump-policy-shifts-and-deficit-projections.md President Trump's decision to cut $7 billion in Obamacare subsidies is analyzed alongside conflicting reports of his support for a bipartisan fix. Media reports claim that cutting these subsidies could actually increase the federal deficit by $200 billion, a logic the hosts find questionable. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin also appears in interviews to discuss the administration's broader tax reform goals. Keywords: [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [mary bruce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mary-bruce.md), [deficit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deficit.md), [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md) ### State and Local Tax Deductions, Double Taxation Debate - **Episode:** [974: iPoop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-19 - **Time:** 2:14:20–2:18:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/974-ipoop/chapter/state-and-local-tax-deductions-double-taxation-debate.md Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin discusses the potential elimination of state and local tax (SALT) deductions as part of the federal tax reform bill. The debate centers on whether these deductions constitute a federal subsidy for high-tax states like New York and California. Critics argue that removing the deduction leads to double taxation for residents in those jurisdictions. 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This has reportedly led President Trump to begin interviewing new candidates for the position of Federal Reserve Chair. 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The discussion also touches on the Stock Act and the legality of insider trading for congressional staffers. Keywords: tom price, [steve mnuchin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-mnuchin.md), [private jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md), [stock act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-act.md), [whipsaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whipsaw.md) ### Steve Mnuchin Defense of President Trump - **Episode:** [957: Upstaged!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-20 - **Time:** 40:09–44:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/957-upstaged/chapter/steve-mnuchin-defense-of-president-trump.md Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin issued a statement defending President Trump against accusations of sympathizing with hate groups. Mnuchin argued that the President does not equate neo-Nazis with peaceful protesters, despite the intense criticism and "hate" directed at him on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. 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The exchange involved Waters accusing Mnuchin of failing to respond to a May 23rd letter regarding Treasury records. Mnuchin attempted to offer compliments and explanations of inter-departmental cooperation, which Waters dismissed as stalling tactics under parliamentary rules. 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