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When Bad People Give To Good Causes

By Rob Ferrett

Jeffrey Epstein and some other high-profile philanthropists have given big bucks to causes--while doing terrible things in their personal lives.  An expert on the ethics of giving says non-profit groups should pay attention to the source of the money--and offers advice on personal philanthropy, whether we're giving away ten dollars or ten million.

Related Links: 
An ethicist explains why philanthropy is no license to do bad stuff [2]
Host: 
Rob Ferrett [3]
Guest(s): 
Patricia Illingworth [4]
Producer(s): 
Rob Ferrett [3]

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[1] https://www.wpr.org/programs/central-time
[2] https://theconversation.com/an-ethicist-explains-why-philanthropy-is-no-license-to-do-bad-stuff-127426
[3] https://www.wpr.org/people/rob-ferrett
[4] https://www.wpr.org/people/patricia-illingworth