Topic: Linda Thompson

Linda Chavez-Thompson, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Texas and former AFL-CIO official, addressed the Netroots conference. She emphasized her refusal to fly through Phoenix, Arizona, as part of a political boycott. The hosts criticize her performance and the use of Spanish phrases to appeal to the blogger audience.

John C. Dvorak reviews a 160-page Reuters report detailing thousands of victims in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, including notable figures like Arthur Rock. The discussion focuses on the perceived incompetence of SEC officials Lori Richards and Linda Thompson. Claims are made that the regulatory body failed to keep pace with market complexity while focusing on high-profile cases like Martha Stewart.