6 chapters across the catalog
Supreme Court Gun Rights and Financial Reform
The Supreme Court's stance on the Second Amendment and the potential impact of Elena Kagan's appointment are discussed. The conversation also touches on the "moral hazard" created by the financial reform bill, which allows the Federal Reserve to oversee the banking system.
Bernard Madoff Sentencing Delays and Financial Fraud Speculation
The sentencing of Bernard Madoff for his multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme has been delayed, leading to speculation about the complexity of the investigation. The hosts discuss the potential involvement of an "International Financial Court" and the role of AIG and FDIC insurance in covering investor losses.
As Bernard Madoff's June 17 sentencing approaches, the hosts speculate on the location of the missing $50 billion. They suggest a "hustle" where investors were insured by AIG, which was subsequently bailed out by taxpayers, effectively covering the Ponzi scheme's losses with public funds. Curry predicts the eventual creation of an international banker's court to handle such financial crimes.
Bernie Madoff, Judge Denny Chin and G20
Bernie Madoff's conviction by Judge Denny Chin is analyzed, with the hosts noting the lack of investigation into where the missing money actually went. They discuss the potential for an International Finance Court to be proposed at the upcoming G20 summit. The segment also questions the background of the judge and the "clean" nature of the legal proceedings.
Bernie Madoff Guilty Plea, International Financial Court Proposal
Bernie Madoff pleaded guilty to all 11 charges related to his $67 billion Ponzi scheme, leading to speculation about his sentencing and safety. A theory is presented that the complexity of the case will be used as a pretext to establish an International Financial Court (IFC) backed by the IMF and World Bank. The law firm McCarter & English, which represents whistleblower Harry Markopoulos, is identified as a primary advocate for this new global judicial body.
Madoff Family Cover-up Theory, Global Governance Skepticism
A counter-theory suggests Bernie Madoff is taking the fall for a relative, questioning how a 70-year-old former NASDAQ chairman could operate such a complex scheme alone. The discussion shifts to the potential power of international courts, comparing the proposed IFC to the International Criminal Court and the U.S. refusal to recognize its authority over American officials. A prediction is made that the IFC will be officially announced before Madoff's sentencing in June 2009.
