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Nov 22 2012

Philanthropy: Humankind and Loving It

45 min 2 movies discussed
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Sure the fatcats get all the credit for donating millions, but did you know US households making $20,000 or less contribute the highest percentage of their income to charity? Learn more (not to mention a sexy look at the U.S. tax code) in this episode.

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Get ready to explore the fascinating world of philanthropy, from Bill Gates' billion-dollar pledge to your spare change in the Salvation Army bucket! Josh and Chuck dive into how charitable giving actually works in America, covering everything from checking out charities online to understanding those mysterious tax codes like 501c3. Along the way, they'll reveal surprising stats about who gives the most (spoiler: it might not be who you think) and share practical tips for making sure your donations actually make a difference.


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"30 Rock. Yeah, University of Chicago. — Chuck mentioned 30 Rock as an example of something the Rockefellers created, alongside universities." — Chuck
Fifty Shades of Grey
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"50 shades of green is what they should call it — Josh made a reference to the popular book/movie while joking about making the tax code sexy." — Josh

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