Chapter

The Dark Side of Church Finances
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56:34 - 1:00:26 (03:51)

Donations and auctions at St. Anne's Church bring in huge amounts of money, but investigations reveal that the funds come from poor people who are being taken advantage of by wealthy individuals who support the church renovations. Church-goers notice lavish spending at auctions while workers are paid as little as possible by the church's business owner.

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A Catholic Church in Kansas City has been accused of allowing a loan shark to use their facility, targeting those in need of cash to pay for everyday expenses.
56:34 - 57:47 (01:12)
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Payday loans
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A Catholic Church in Kansas City has been accused of allowing a loan shark to use their facility, targeting those in need of cash to pay for everyday expenses. Journalist David Hudnall investigates the story and questions whether the church is acting as one big payday loan industry.

Chapter
The Dark Side of Church Finances
Episode
The Payday Loan Industry Is Bastards All The Way Down
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Tucker and his business were funding huge donations to the St. Anne church, but the money came from poor people being charged incredibly high interest rates, leading to a moral dilemma for the church and its leaders.
57:47 - 1:00:26 (02:39)
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Church
Summary

Tucker and his business were funding huge donations to the St. Anne church, but the money came from poor people being charged incredibly high interest rates, leading to a moral dilemma for the church and its leaders.

Chapter
The Dark Side of Church Finances
Episode
The Payday Loan Industry Is Bastards All The Way Down
Podcast
Behind the Bastards