Topic: Ford Foundation

The Center for Humane Technology, funded by the Open Society Institute and the Ford Foundation, is identified as a primary driver behind the push for social media regulation. The hosts argue that the ultimate goal is to remove Section 230 protections for algorithmic feeds to enforce centralized content moderation.

An investigation into the financial backing of BLM co-founder Alicia Garza reveals millions of dollars in support from major philanthropic entities. Donors include the Ford Foundation, George Soros's Open Society Foundation, and the Kellogg Foundation, funding various fiscal sponsorships and organizer training programs.

Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, appeared on Bloomberg to discuss the foundation's focus on "income inequality." The hosts characterize the foundation's agenda as a form of Marxism or collectivism. They argue that these large foundations use grants to control school curricula and promote specific social justice narratives under the guise of "equality and justice."

A promotional video from the Ford Foundation outlines the three components needed for successful social movements: political opportunity, organizational infrastructure, and engaged individuals. The video compares the success of the anti-apartheid movement with the failure of Occupy Wall Street and looks toward a "21st-century women's movement" focused on economic issues.

A second segment of listener donations includes contributions from Georgia, Great Britain, and Seattle. The hosts point out that major media outlets like PBS receive significant funding from the Ford and Carnegie Foundations, which prevents them from being critical of those organizations. They emphasize that No Agenda remains independent through direct listener support.

Research into the groups protesting Nancy Pelosi reveals a network of organizations including Pangea Legal Services and the Immigrant Liberation Movement. Financial records indicate these activist groups receive significant funding from the Open Society Institute, the Ford Foundation, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Theresa May has been appointed as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following David Cameron's resignation. The hosts note Cameron's "2-0" comment regarding female Prime Ministers from the Conservative Party. Additionally, the discussion touches on the funding of social movements by large organizations like the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations, which the hosts claim have been co-opted by left-wing interests.

An investigation into the financial backing of the Black Lives Matter movement reveals links to George Soros. The hosts examine 990 tax forms for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, where co-founder Alicia Garza serves as a director. They highlight millions of dollars in donations from the Open Society Institute, the Ford Foundation, and the Rockefeller Foundation.

The FCC released a 400-page document detailing new Net Neutrality rules, which the hosts argue was heavily influenced by the lobbying group "Free Press." This group has reportedly received millions in funding from George Soros's Open Society Foundation and the Ford Foundation. The discussion highlights the influence of Robert McChesney, a self-described communist who advocates for government-subsidized news and the elimination of "capitalist propaganda" in media.

The hosts predict that the FCC's net neutrality proposal will face immediate legal challenges based on Supreme Court precedents regarding agency overreach, similar to EPA lawsuits. They critique the Ford Foundation's support for the legislation and highlight the ambiguity of the term "lawful content" in the proposed rules. The discussion suggests the "open internet" movement is a messaging tool for major tech platforms like Netflix and Google.

An investigation into the Ground Truth Project reveals its ties to Global Post and funding from major organizations like the Ford and Kaiser Family Foundations. The project aims to train a new generation of foreign correspondents but is scrutinized for its "media partners" including NPR, PBS, and RYOT News. The hosts describe RYOT News as a non-serious organization run by "hipsters."

The Global Post is supported by the "Ground Truth Project," which receives funding from major organizations including the Ford Foundation, the Henry Luce Foundation, and the Kaiser Family Foundation. CEO Philip Balboni, a veteran media executive with ties to the Hearst Corporation and NECN, oversees these partnerships. This high-level financial backing contrasts with the "rinky-dink" appearance of the Global Post's public-facing news operations.

The hosts investigate Knowledge Ecology International (KEI), the NGO providing analysis of the leaked TPP documents. They discover the organization is funded by the Rockefeller, Ford, and MacArthur Foundations, as well as George Soros's Open Society Institute. They conclude that the "leak" and subsequent analysis are part of a coordinated New World Order PR strategy.

An investigation into the funding of National Public Radio and PBS reveals heavy reliance on the Ford Foundation, which is described as having a board filled with corporate lobbyists and Goldman Sachs executives. The hosts suggest that such large grants come with editorial strings that prevent alternative media from criticizing the corporate superstructure. They conclude that accepting such funding would compromise the independence of their own show.

A Conservation International advertisement featuring Harrison Ford getting his chest hair waxed is criticized for its "mixed metaphor" regarding the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. The hosts examine the organization's audited financials, noting they have relatively small assets compared to their global influence. A comparison is made to the Clinton Foundation, which has reportedly missed deadlines for filing its IRS 990 forms.

The possibility of securing foundation grants for podcasting is explored, citing "Fab Channel" in Amsterdam as a success story that received municipal seed money. The concept of "grantsmanship"—the specialized skill of navigating the application process for large foundations like Ford—is identified as a potential path for content creators.