Topic: Libor Scandal

6 chapters across the catalog

Taproot
Episode 1799 1:35:25 - 1:41:05

1799: Taproot

BRICS, 5D Chess, Global Financial Power Shift

Speculation arises that President Trump may be attempting to align the U.S. with Russia, India, and China to dismantle the European-dominated financial system. This "5D chess" strategy would target organizations like SWIFT and the City of London banks involved in the LIBOR scandal. The goal would be to replace the Anglo-Dutch imperial system with a new global trade framework involving a stablecoin or alternative currency.

Swivel-Chair Speed
Episode 535 1:14:24 - 1:18:57

535: Swivel-Chair Speed

Poverty Statistics, Sequester Budget Cuts, Detroit Derivatives

A USA Today report based on Associated Press data claims four out of five American families are near poverty, with the majority being white. The "sequester" budget cuts are explained as merely reductions in planned spending increases rather than actual cuts to existing budgets. Additionally, European banks are reportedly on the hook for derivatives related to Detroit's bankruptcy, and Philadelphia is suing banks over the LIBOR scandal.

Episode 472 2:37:20 - 2:40:02

472: Conheads in Mexico

UBS LIBOR Fine, Global Interest Rate Rigging

Swiss bank UBS was ordered to pay a $1.5 billion fine for its role in rigging the LIBOR interest rate. The bank admitted to wire fraud through its Tokyo branch. The hosts argue that the fine is a "slap on the wrist" compared to the trillions of dollars in transactions affected by the manipulation.

Spying is Sharing
Episode 471 16:44 - 20:54

471: Spying is Sharing

LIBOR Scandal, Michael Harris Israel Conspiracy Theory

The hosts debunk internet rumors linking the Sandy Hook and Aurora shooters' fathers to the LIBOR scandal. They also play a clip from Michael Harris on Iranian Press TV, who claims the Connecticut shooting was a "Zionist" revenge killing following UN recognition of Palestine.

Burka Bellyflop
Episode 430 38:54 - 40:23

430: Burka Bellyflop

Robert Holmes, LIBOR Scandal, Aurora Shooter Connection

The hosts discuss an unreported angle involving James Holmes's father, Robert Holmes, who reportedly developed algorithms to uncover the LIBOR banking scandal. Claims are made that the elder Holmes was scheduled to testify before the Senate against major banks. The hosts speculate that the timing of the Aurora shooting and the shooter's subsequent "amnesia" are suspicious given these financial connections.

Wonderful Marinade
Episode 423 22:08 - 26:24

423: Wonderful Marinade

LIBOR Interest Rate Fixing Scandal and Derivatives Market

The LIBOR scandal has exposed widespread manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate by major global banks. This benchmark rate influences interest rates for trillions of dollars in financial products, including the $600 trillion derivatives market. Analysts warn that lawsuits resulting from the rigging could potentially unwind the global derivatives trade if more banks are found to be involved.