Topic: Mms

2 chapters across the catalog

Escrow Schmeshcrow
Episode 209 47:35 - 51:34

209: Escrow Schmeshcrow

MMS Corruption, Cap and Trade Legislation

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is criticized for its lack of oversight and reported culture of corruption involving oil company lobbyists. The hosts argue the Obama administration is using the spill crisis to ramrod Cap and Trade legislation through Congress and transition the economy toward "green" energy while shifting major oil production to South America.

One Big Ponzi Scheme
Episode 61 34:32 - 36:15

61: One Big Ponzi Scheme

Teen Internet Trends, Multimedia Messaging, Nokia E71

Pew Research data indicates that teenage girls are more active in website creation than boys or adults. The discussion touches on the rise of multimedia messaging (MMS) for swapping photos. One host praises the Nokia E71 smartphone for its build quality and integrated FM radio, though he laments the requirement of wired headphones to act as an antenna.