5 chapters across the catalog
A list of donors contributing under $50 is acknowledged, with a focus on the various payment systems used for international and domestic transfers. "Popmoney" is cited as a reliable tool for direct deposits that bypasses the expensive SWIFT system. A new system called "PeoplePay," used by some Vermont banks, is also mentioned as a low-cost alternative.
The hosts describe a prevalent scam involving the filing of fraudulent IRS tax returns to obtain refunds. Criminals use stolen Social Security numbers and request that refunds be direct-deposited onto untraceable prepaid debit cards purchased at retailers like Target. This method allows for anonymous cash withdrawals, making the fraud difficult to track.
No Agenda Donation Methods and Psychedelic Music Project
Information is provided on how to support the show via NoAgendaShow.com and Dvorak.org, including options for direct bank deposits to bypass third-party processors. One host announces a side project to document the top 50 psychedelic songs of the 1960s, planning to interview era icons like Roger McGuinn to preserve the history of the "lost" musical genre.
Show Note Mailing List, Digital Patch Project
To manage the increasing volume of information and links, a new show note mailing list is being launched for subscribers. Additionally, a "digital patch" project is in development for donors who contribute specific amounts, such as the "double nickel on the dime" ($55.10). New methods for direct deposit are being explored for listeners who prefer not to use PayPal.
Digital Money, Social Security Debit Cards and Walmart
The U.S. Treasury is transitioning Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients to prepaid debit cards issued by Comerica Bank. Similarly, Walmart has announced a move to paperless payroll, paying employees via direct deposit or debit cards through First Data Corporation. The hosts argue these shifts benefit banks through transaction fees while increasing the risk of identity theft for "consumers."
