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This Giant Beast That Is the Global Economy Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2019 - 2019
Episode 1
Money Laundering: A How to Guide
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 45 mins
Kal Penn goes around the world to discover how dirty money can be transformed into cash to spend. He speaks to former police officers and criminals about how to launder money.
Episode 2
Are Rich People Dicks or do Dicks Get Rich
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 39 mins
Kal Penn investigates whether there is a link to getting rich and being a bad person. He speaks to some bold members of the elite and goes to a country that favors the rich.
Episode 3
The Rubber Episode
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 40 mins
Kal Penn looks into the innovations of rubber and how it has changed our lives. He looks at rubber from trees to tires and discovers an issue that puts us all at risk.
Episode 4
A.I. Is the Future. Will It Keep Us Around to Enjoy It?
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 40 mins
Kal Penn comes face to face with artificial intelligence. He discovers how it may propel the economy into a new revolution.
Episode 5
Counterfeiting Kills Economies (And Helps Them Too)
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 45 mins
Kal Penn explores the downsides of counterfeit cash. He speaks to people fighting fake currency as well as the industries struggling with their products being ripped off.
Episode 6
The Death Episode
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 43 mins
Kal Penn takes a look into our final destination, death. He speaks to hitmen, judges, funeral directors and football fans to discover their thoughts about death and dying.
Episode 7
Is Money Bulls**t?
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 42 mins
Kal Penn looks at money to find out what it really is. He looks at a modern version of the barter system and the complexities of cryptocurrency.
Episode 8
A Global Corruption Tour
Fri, Feb 22, 2019 41 mins
Kal Penn explores global corruption and the links to a looted economy. He looks into bribery, extortion, nepotism, and embezzlement.
