Topic: Better Business Bureau

5 chapters across the catalog

Boost or Baste
Episode 1401 1:06:47 - 1:10:02

1401: Boost or Baste

Mike Rowe, Predictive Dialer Pound Key Tip

During an appearance on Greg Gutfeld's show, Mike Rowe shared a tip for disrupting telemarketers using predictive dialers. Rowe claimed that pressing the pound key three times quickly can crash the dialer system and knock the caller offline, though the technical validity of this on modern digital systems is questioned.

Rotational Deployment
Episode 357 2:10:25 - 2:16:02

357: Rotational Deployment

Clinton Foundation, Better Business Bureau, Financial Transparency

The William Jefferson Clinton Foundation is criticized for failing to meet seven Better Business Bureau standards for charity accountability, including oversight and financial disclosure. The foundation has reportedly failed to file its IRS Form 990 on time and lacks a properly functioning board of directors. The hosts highlight the high salary of CEO Bruce Lindsey despite the organization's lack of transparency.

Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!
Episode 174 1:51:01 - 1:52:51

174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!

Bill Clinton Heart Surgery, Clinton Foundation Scrutiny

Following recent podcast segments questioning the transparency of the William Jefferson Clinton Foundation, Bill Clinton underwent a heart procedure to insert stents. The hosts jokingly suggest the timing was a reaction to their scrutiny. They note Clinton's quick recovery and public appearance the following day.

Palin Teapot Party
Episode 172 1:19:19 - 1:24:21

172: Palin Teapot Party

William J. Clinton Foundation BBB Review, Charity Accountability Failures

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a report stating the William J. Clinton Foundation failed several standards for charity accountability, including lack of board oversight and missing annual reports. The foundation reportedly has only three voting members—Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton—and held no board meetings in the past year.

Monica Crowley's Stilettos
Episode 166 27:52 - 30:41

166: Monica Crowley's Stilettos

Wyclef Jean, Yele Haiti Foundation, Charity Scrutiny

The Yele Haiti Foundation, led by musician Wyclef Jean, faced immediate scrutiny from the Better Business Bureau and The Smoking Gun regarding its accounting practices. Critics questioned the organization's ability to function and its past IRS tax returns from 2005 to 2007. The rapid release of these negative reports suggests to the hosts that the information may have been prepared in advance by intelligence or vetting agencies.