5 chapters across the catalog
Audit the Fed Hearings and the "Mac Daddy" Controversy
Barney Frank has agreed to hold hearings on HR 1207, the bill to audit the Federal Reserve, on September 25th. The hosts also discuss a controversial video by Pastor Manning and the heated reaction it received within an NAACP email thread, leading to a debate on the boundaries of humor and free speech.
Congressman Ron Paul's bill HR 1207 to audit the Federal Reserve is discussed following comments by Barney Frank suggesting it may pass the House in October. Bloomberg's lawsuit against the Fed to reveal the recipients of two trillion dollars in loans is highlighted as a key transparency battle. The hosts debate whether such an audit would cause a market run or provide necessary public accountability.
Congressman Ron Paul's bill to audit the Federal Reserve has reached 209 co-sponsors, nearing the threshold required for further legislative action. While the bill gains momentum in the House, there is skepticism regarding its chances of passing in the Senate.
Federal Reserve Audit Bill, Ron Paul HR 1207
Congressman Ron Paul's bill to audit the Federal Reserve (HR 1207) has gained 50 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives. The hosts discuss Paul's role as a "kook" in the political landscape and Dvorak's humorous "crush" on Representative Michele Bachmann.
Audit the Federal Reserve, HR 1207, and Ron Paul
Congressman Ron Paul's bill to audit the Federal Reserve, HR 1207, has gained 39 co-sponsors and has been introduced in the Senate. The hosts discuss the momentum behind the legislation and the potential for politicians to be intimidated by the "terrorist" labels applied to Federal Reserve critics. They encourage listeners to support the transparency measure.
