Topic: Transcanada

2 chapters across the catalog

Fifth Column
Episode 686 1:53:40 - 1:57:35

686: Fifth Column

Politico as Reference, TransCanada Lobbying and Private Railcars

The segment critiques the media's reliance on Politico as a primary source, noting its funding by wealthy interests. Elizabeth Warren's claim that TransCanada spent $7 million on lobbying is dismissed as a "spit in the bucket" compared to highway and transportation lobbying. The hosts also discuss Warren Buffett's ownership of NetJets and his "toy train set," expressing envy for the luxury of private railcars.

Give Peas a Chance
Episode 466 36:52 - 40:16

466: Give Peas a Chance

Susan Rice, Financial Disclosures, Keystone XL

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice faces scrutiny over her financial disclosure forms, which reveal a net worth of approximately $20 million. Critics point to her significant holdings in TransCanada, the firm behind the Keystone XL pipeline, as a potential conflict of interest for a future Secretary of State. Her portfolio also includes substantial investments in gold mining stocks, Monsanto, and various pharmaceutical companies.