6 chapters across the catalog
Ohio Governor Mike Dewine launched the "Vax-a-Million" program, using federal COVID relief funds to offer five $1 million prizes to vaccinated residents. While some media outlets praised the surge in vaccination rates following the announcement, critics view the lottery as a sign of economic desperation among the state's population.
Linda Sarsour, Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Controversy
Political activist Linda Sarsour launched a Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that drew skepticism regarding the ultimate destination of the donations. Critics alleged the funds might be diverted to political organizing rather than direct humanitarian aid for flood victims.
A leaked report from the Troika suggests that Greek debt will remain unsustainable through 2030 even if all austerity demands are met. The situation is compared to Argentina's financial crisis, noting that much of the debt has been acquired by American hedge funds rather than traditional banks.
Mortgage Settlement Funds and Obama Campaign War Chest
The hosts argue that the $2.5 billion in settlement funds paid to states is essentially a campaign war chest for President Obama. They suggest that California Attorney General Kamala Harris will use the discretionary funds to support the administration in exchange for granting banks immunity from prosecution.
Haiti Earthquake Anniversary, Clinton Foundation, Stolen Relief Funds
On the one-year anniversary of the Haiti earthquake, reports indicate that only five percent of the rubble has been cleared while 1.3 million people remain in tents. The Clinton Foundation is criticized for allocating only $11.5 million to recovery despite massive global donations. Allegations are made that relief funds were stolen or mismanaged, with resources being diverted to mango farming instead of essential rice imports and cholera prevention.
Haiti Relief Funds, Bush-Clinton Crime Syndicate
The hosts examine the $11.4 billion raised for Haiti relief, noting that much of it flows through foundations led by Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. They compare this to the 2004 tsunami relief efforts, discovering that the original "freedomcorps.gov" website has been quietly morphed into "serve.gov." They question the lack of public accounting for these massive cash donations.
