Topic: Spac

11 chapters across the catalog

Poonami
Episode 1645 1:19:18 - 1:21:27

1645: Poonami

Truth Social Merger and DJT Stock Listing

Shareholders approved a merger between Trump Media & Technology Group and a shell company, allowing Truth Social to go public via a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). The deal could value Donald Trump's stake at over $3 billion, despite the company generating only $3 million in sales and losing $50 million in the first nine months of last year.

LIE-DAR
Episode 1637 1:25:14 - 1:28:44

1637: LIE-DAR

Intuitive Machines, Public Company Financials

Intuitive Machines is a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LUNR. Founded in 2013, the company relies heavily on government contracts and NASA missions for its revenue. Some observers have questioned the company's long-term viability and the transparency of its technical reporting following the tipping incident of the Odysseus lander.

TRANSNOODLE
Episode 1392 1:25:41 - 1:28:43

1392: TRANSNOODLE

Donald Trump's Truth Social and Fundraising Tactics

Donald Trump announces the launch of "Truth Social" following a SPAC merger. The hosts critique Trump's aggressive email and SMS fundraising tactics, which they describe as selling "tchotchkes," and warn of fake accounts on Telegram promoting "Trump Coin" scams.

Bomb Rotterdam!
Episode 1464 1:32:34 - 1:35:14

1464: Bomb Rotterdam!

Show Anniversary, Troll Room, Truth Social Subpoenas

The program approaches its 15th anniversary and 1500th episode in October. In tech news, board directors of the SPAC associated with Donald Trump's Truth Social have reportedly been subpoenaed by the SEC. The hosts encourage listeners to move to federated social media like Mastodon and promote the "Troll Room" for live show interaction.

Space Wake
Episode 1393 30:43 - 36:37

1393: Space Wake

Donald Trump Launches Truth Social and Mastodon Licensing Dispute

Former President Donald Trump announced the launch of Truth Social, a new social media platform intended to rival Big Tech companies. The platform faced immediate scrutiny for using Mastodon's open-source code while initially claiming the software was proprietary, leading to threats of legal action over license violations. The project is reportedly funded by a SPAC valued at approximately $850 million, though skeptics question the team's technical ability to scale the network.

Shot to Win
Episode 1362 2:04:25 - 2:11:05

1362: Shot to Win

International Producer Notes, Canada Mask Mandates and SPACs

Producers from British Columbia report that mask mandates and states of emergency were quietly lifted on Canada Day. A donor from Boston asks for John C. Dvorak's input on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) and SEC interventions. Another report from Colorado claims a Kroger pharmacy refused to fill a valid Ivermectin prescription.

Disinfo Dozen
Episode 1342 1:38:04 - 1:44:12

1342: Disinfo Dozen

Executive Producer Donations, Scottsdale Auto Group

A major donation of $3,333.33 from "Baron Crack" of Scottsdale Auto Group leads to a discussion on the used car market and the rise of online retailers like Carvana. The donor offers a "cost-plus" buying option for No Agenda producers and expresses interest in a "penny stock reverse merger" or SPAC deal. The hosts discuss the current "luxury clunker" market and the impact of the chip shortage on vehicle availability.

Kackling Kamala
Episode 1334 1:51:43 - 1:57:35

1334: Kackling Kamala

Producer Birthdays and SPAC Investment Schemes

Listener notes included birthday celebrations and a critique of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). A producer involved in SPAC strategy argued that while they are a "get rich scheme" for sponsors, they offer a faster route to going public than traditional IPOs. The segment concluded with a "Build Back Better" jingle and a discussion on the quality of equity in reverse-merger companies.

Vaxxhole
Episode 1333 1:25:50 - 1:28:59

1333: Vaxxhole

Spire Global SPAC, Green New Deal Infrastructure

Spire Global, led by CEO Sandy McDonald, is utilizing a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to fund massive infrastructure projects aligned with the Green New Deal. These projects focus on building a national high-voltage direct current (DC) grid to transport wind and solar energy from the central US to coastal cities.

Yak Yak Vax
Episode 1324 2:55:37 - 3:00:19

1324: Yak Yak Vax

23andMe Merger with Richard Branson's SPAC

Genetic testing company 23andMe is merging with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) owned by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group. The hosts warn that this move effectively transfers the genetic data of millions of users to a new corporate entity, highlighting the privacy risks of voluntary DNA databases.