In this thought-provoking episode, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with guest ALA to unpack one of the most important questions Americans face: Where is your money really going?

From federal taxes and foreign aid to community reinvestment and Black churches building endowments, this conversation cuts through the noise to show how your dollars flow through the system — and what happens once they leave your wallet. Together, Marcus and ALA explore how faith institutions, government programs, and everyday citizens can use money more strategically to create real, lasting impact in their communities.

Topics Covered:

• How much Americans actually pay in taxes

• Where federal spending really goes — from food aid to foreign aid

• The growing movement for Black churches to start endowments

• How accountability and community wealth go hand-in-hand

🎙 Tune in to “Where Is Your Money Going? with ALA” — a powerful conversation about responsibility, faith, and financial empowerment in America.