Topic: Checking Accounts

2 chapters across the catalog

CIA vs DIA
Episode 385 1:43:03 - 1:45:01

385: CIA vs DIA

Media Accuracy and Professional Accountability

The lack of real-time fact-checking in major news broadcasts is contrasted with the immediate corrections provided by independent media chat rooms. Despite having large production staffs, major networks often allow inaccurate technical information to be broadcast without challenge.

Ron Paul For President
Episode 176 1:02:40 - 1:05:10

176: Ron Paul For President

Citibank Seven-Day Withdrawal Notice Policy

Citigroup has reportedly notified customers that, effective April 1, 2010, the bank reserves the right to require seven days' advance notice for withdrawals from checking accounts. The hosts warn that this could trigger a run on the bank and criticize the lack of mainstream media coverage. They also note a trend of banks raising credit card interest rates to 30% without grace periods.