Packers legend Favre linked to welfare scandal, How to pick worthy charities

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The volleyball courts at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss.
This Sept. 16, 2022 photo shows the volleyball courts at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. In a court filing on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, the Mississippi Department of Human Services demanded that retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and the University of Southern Mississippi repay millions of dollars of welfare money that went toward building the volleyball facility. Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo

We talk with the reporter who first connected former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre to the diversion of federal welfare money. Then the head of Charity Navigator explains how to evaluate organizations before donating.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Anna Wolfe Guest
  • Michael Thatcher Guest

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