Topic: Goldman Sacks

New financial records reveal that Hillary and Bill Clinton earned millions in speaking fees during 2015, with Hillary raking in $1.5 million for six speeches. A report from a source at Goldman Sachs suggests these "speeches" were actually brief 15-minute Q&A sessions in informal settings. The lack of transcripts and the high pay for minimal effort lead to allegations that these payments function as political bribes.

The hosts discuss the role of Goldman Sachs in using derivatives to help Greece hide its debt levels to meet Eurozone entry requirements. They critique the "free money" mindset that led to wasted infrastructure projects in Portugal and Spain. A personal anecdote is shared regarding how business debts and rent are often renegotiated in the private sector, contrasting it with the rigid stance taken by German creditors.

Lawyers for Rajat Gupta, convicted of insider trading, have subpoenaed Goldman Sachs executives Gary Cohn and Lloyd Blankfein. The defense aims to highlight Goldman's role in masking Greek debt and other controversial financial maneuvers. This court case may force executives to testify publicly about internal practices that have previously escaped federal scrutiny.

The Social Network's success at the Golden Globes is linked to a perceived effort by Goldman Sachs to inflate Facebook's IPO valuation. The discussion highlights a $50 billion valuation backed by Russian investment and notes the awkward behavior of director David Fincher and the cast during the awards ceremony.