Topic: Barney Frank

The Democratic National Committee's appointment of Barney Frank and John Podesta to the Convention Commission has sparked outrage within the Bernie Sanders campaign. Nina Turner criticizes the move as a "slap in the face" to grassroots reformers, raising concerns about a repeat of the 2016 primary controversies.

The organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) names Representative Maxine Waters one of the most corrupt members of Congress. The allegation stems from her involvement with One United Bank during the 2008 financial crisis.

A hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 claims to have breached the Clinton Foundation, releasing documents including a folder labeled "pay to play." The hosts express skepticism about the source, noting many documents appear to be older DNC files or data already available on OpenSecrets.org. One spreadsheet allegedly links TARP bailout funds received by banks to subsequent donations made to the Democratic Party.

Mainstream media outlets are criticized for their reliance on year-end retrospective lists and "hero" segments as easy editorial filler. Specific mention is made of CNN's Candy Crowley and her coverage of retiring politicians like Barney Frank. These segments are characterized as annoying and predictable tropes of the Sunday morning news cycle.

A bill intended to curb government regulations until unemployment drops to 6% was mistakenly written to say "94% unemployment." Congressman Barney Frank mocked the error on the House floor, leading to a 45-minute procedural debate over a simple technical correction. The hosts use the incident to highlight the incompetence of "the real jokers" in Congress.

During the debate on the medical marijuana amendment, Representative Barney Frank makes a joke suggesting the discussion should have taken place at 4:20 instead of 7:30. The joke reportedly failed to elicit a reaction from the House floor but is highlighted as a rare moment of levity.

Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul introduced a federal bill to legalize marijuana, a move characterized by some as a distraction from the Libya war debate. During an MSNBC interview, Frank argued that the public is more enlightened on personal freedom than Congress. Actor and advocate Tommy Chong appeared in media coverage to discuss the legislation, though he expressed skepticism regarding its chances of passing the Republican-controlled House.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform bill is moving toward a final vote, a move critics argue will significantly empower the private Federal Reserve. The legislation is being framed as consumer protection regarding credit card fees, but it primarily grants the Fed oversight of private banks. The timing of the bill's passage is noted for occurring while the public is distracted by celebrity news involving Mel Gibson.

The House passed a financial reform bill, often referred to as the Dodd-Frank Act, which grants the Federal Reserve Board of Governors increased oversight of banks. Critics, including Ron Paul, argue the bill empowers a private banking institution to oversee itself rather than providing true government accountability.

David Lohman, the head of mortgages at JPMorgan Chase, was confronted by a group of borrowers during a hearing after suggesting they "come to him" for help. Meanwhile, the SEC's lawsuit against Goldman Sachs is viewed as a superficial gesture that will likely result in a fine rather than jail time for executives. The $100 million potential fine is described as insignificant compared to the scale of the alleged financial scams.

Barney Frank has agreed to hold hearings on HR 1207, the bill to audit the Federal Reserve, on September 25th. The hosts also discuss a controversial video by Pastor Manning and the heated reaction it received within an NAACP email thread, leading to a debate on the boundaries of humor and free speech.

Congressman Ron Paul's bill HR 1207 to audit the Federal Reserve is discussed following comments by Barney Frank suggesting it may pass the House in October. Bloomberg's lawsuit against the Fed to reveal the recipients of two trillion dollars in loans is highlighted as a key transparency battle. The hosts debate whether such an audit would cause a market run or provide necessary public accountability.

A 2005 video clip features Congressman Barney Frank defending Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while dismissing concerns about a potential housing bubble. Frank compares the housing market favorably to the dot-com collapse, arguing that homes have inherent value unlike failed business plans. The hosts use the clip to illustrate a lack of accountability among political leaders regarding the subsequent financial crisis.

New research from Spain indicates that THC may prompt the death of brain cancer cells in mice without affecting healthy cells. Simultaneously, Representatives Ron Paul and Barney Frank have introduced a bill to legalize industrial hemp. The hosts discuss the historical reasons for hemp's prohibition, citing competition with the paper industry and William Randolph Hearst's media campaigns.

Representative Barney Frank criticized Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, calling him a "homophobe" during an interview regarding same-sex partner benefits for federal court employees. Meanwhile, the hosts identify "persistence" as the new mantra for the Obama administration's domestic policy. They compare this branding effort to the rhetorical style of the previous Bush administration.

The Treasury Department's financial stability website is criticized for being "under construction" despite the ongoing economic crisis. Meanwhile, AIG CEO Edward Liddy testified before Congress, reading death threats received by employees as a reason to keep bonus recipient names private.

During a banking committee hearing, protesters known as the "Pink Ladies" were ordered to remove signs calling for the firing of Tim Geithner. Representative Barney Frank is criticized for his handling of the hearing and his past personal scandals. The hosts argue that figures like Frank and Chris Dodd are using public anger toward AIG to deflect from their own legislative failures.

Congressman Alan Grayson is praised for his aggressive questioning of Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn regarding the $1.2 trillion lent to financial institutions. The Fed's refusal to name specific banks that received taxpayer funds is a central point of contention. Barney Frank's role as chairman during the hearing is also criticized.

The National Enquirer is credited for breaking major political stories that mainstream media ignored, such as the John Edwards scandal. The tabloid's aggressive reporting is contrasted with the lack of coverage regarding Congressman Barney Frank's past scandals involving a prostitution ring run out of his apartment.

Adam Curry expresses anger over the prospect of a Democratic-controlled government, specifically criticizing figures like Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi, and Chris Dodd. He argues that the United States is moving toward a socialist model that makes running small to medium-sized businesses impossible due to increased taxation and regulatory burdens. Curry claims that small businesses, which create the majority of jobs, will be "screwed" to provide handouts for others.