Podcast Without an Audience

Ep 27: Willie M. and Ponzi Schemes


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Some things are hard: growing up, our foster care system, and knowing who to trust with your money... This episode covers a broad spectrum of emotions and lived experiences. Carey Ann explores a mysterious name written at the top of a piece of paper in a child's file. The story of Willie Monteith had a lasting impact not only on those who knew him but children in the foster care system for years to come. Update: Willie Monteith passed away in 2020.

Allison does not only give us the history of Ponzi Schemes, and explains the differences between these and pyramid schemes, she also shares the story of one of the most well-known Ponzi Schemes. From vintage get-rich-quick schemes to Wall Street, this Patreon Pick was a great topic to unpack.

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Podcast Without an AudienceBy Carey Ann Watkins, Allison Easley

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