9 chapters across the catalog
President Obama's visit to Burma (Myanmar) is analyzed through a White House fact sheet detailing $225 million in U.S. assistance. The hosts characterize this funding as support for NGOs and "economic hitmen" designed to counter Chinese influence and secure regional pipelines.
The White House fact sheet details the distribution of $6.5 billion in Ebola funding, with $2.43 billion going to HHS/CDC and $2 billion to USAID. The hosts identify USAID as a lead agency for "economic hitmen" who manage foreign assistance to facilitate regional recovery. They suggest the funding is being used to build infrastructure for long-term U.S. interests in oil-rich regions.
Adam Curry describes a dinner at the home of Sir Scott, a member of the No Agenda Roundtable who runs a reloading station called The Armory. The gathering included guests involved in securing oil contracts in Uganda, whom Curry characterizes as "economic hitmen" based on the writings of John Perkins. The conversation transitions into a discussion about hunting, dressing deer, and the hazards of biting into bird shot while eating grouse.
Bechtel, Economic Hitmen, Istanbul Preservation
The "rubble" theory is expanded to include the role of "economic hitmen" who trap countries in debt through massive infrastructure loans. The hosts debate whether historic sites in Istanbul would be preserved during a conflict, concluding that the primary benefit of war in the region is the subsequent profit from reconstruction.
US Exports to Africa Act, Export-Import Bank
House Resolution 4221, the "Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act," is discussed as a strategy to counter Chinese influence in Africa. The bill authorizes $175 billion in loans through the Export-Import Bank, which the hosts characterize as a "slush fund" for American corporations. The involvement of Bill Clinton and the targeting of the "African diaspora" for business grants are highlighted.
A No Agenda producer, Matt Zafir, called into C-SPAN to question former World Bank official Uri Dadush about the predatory lending practices described in John Perkins' book, Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Dadush's response, in which he refers to global finance as "part of the game," is analyzed as a revealing admission of how international banking institutions operate.
The hosts analyze the new sanctions against Iran's financial and petroleum sectors, noting they do not take effect for 180 days and contain numerous loopholes based on global oil supply. Meanwhile, billions of dollars are allocated for projects in Afghanistan to facilitate private investment in the mining and industrial sectors. This is described as a strategy to use "economic hitmen" to strengthen stability through commercial development.
Jasmine Revolution and Global Intelligence Models
The "Jasmine Revolution" in Tunisia is analyzed as a new model for regime change driven by intelligence-led leaks and social media mobilization. Similar patterns are observed in Yemen and are being watched closely by Chinese authorities. The hosts describe this as an evolution of the "Economic Hitman" strategy, using digital tools to disrupt governments.
Nearly one year after the earthquake in Haiti, reports show that only 1.6% of U.S. aid money went to Haitian companies, with the rest going to American contractors. Hillary Clinton has expressed "growing frustration" with the Haitian government, which the hosts interpret as a prelude to freezing aid. They characterize the Clintons' management of the relief effort as a classic "economic hitman" scheme.
