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A new group of Executive and Associate Executive Producers was recognized for their financial contributions to the show. Notable donors included Sir Dave Delecto, who contributed $1,040 in reference to the IRS tax form, and Lady Rebecca of Pinehurst. The hosts emphasized that these credits are permanent and can be used on professional platforms like LinkedIn or IMDB as legitimate production credits for the award-winning podcast.
Clinton Foundation Uranium One Scandal and Tax Refiling
The Clinton Foundation is facing scrutiny over the sale of Uranium One to Russia's Atomic Energy Agency, which gave Russia control of 20% of U.S. uranium reserves. Reports indicate that owners of the company donated millions to the foundation while the State Department, led by Hillary Clinton, reviewed the deal. Additionally, the foundation is refiling five years of tax forms due to failures in disclosing foreign government donations.
The financial transparency of major think tanks like CSIS is called into question, as many have not filed their 2012 tax forms. There is a demand for more detailed reporting on donors for non-profit organizations that influence government policy, similar to how individual contractors must report their income sources.
350.org Tax Filings, Elizabeth Taylor and Van Jones
An examination of 350.org's Form 990 tax filings reveals that the late actress Elizabeth Taylor was listed as a board member working three hours, despite having passed away in 2011. The hosts also note other board members like Van Jones and Naomi Klein. They critique the organization's use of "conspiracy theorist" language to target the fossil fuel industry.
The Clinton Foundation is scrutinized for its tax filing status, specifically regarding IRS Form 990 for 501(c)(3) organizations. Claims are made that the foundation has not filed its 2009 documentation by the October 15th deadline. The hosts discuss the complexities of tax extensions for non-profits and the public's right to scrutinize these records.
IRS Form 720 reveals a 75-cent excise tax per dose on various vaccines, including those for diphtheria, measles, and HPV. The hosts calculate that a 100-million-dose production of the H1N1 vaccine generates approximately $75 million in tax revenue. They describe the pharmaceutical industry and government as being in a "scam" to push vaccine agendas while collecting taxes on combined doses like the MMR vaccine.
