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Watch The Con (2020) Online

2020TV-141h 12mReturning SeriesDocumentaryCrimeOfficial site

Synopsis

An in-depth investigation into the 2008 financial crisis nine years in the making, Who did it, why it happened and how our country went from “of, for and by the people,” to “of, for and by the corporation.”

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Who Killed Addie Polk?Now viewing2020-08-051h 1mPatrick Lovell goes to Akron, Ohio, hometown of Addie Polk, a 91-year-old widow victimized by predatory lending. As deputies arrive, Addie would shoot herself rather than face eviction. While in Akron, Lovell discovers that there were also authorities who saw the warning signs and successfully investigated and brought RICO charges for smaller scale versions of the crimes happening nationally.
2. Fund 'Em!2020-08-051h 19mAddie Polk’s mortgage documents were forged. Scams were becoming systematized and replicated nationwide. The roots of the avarice, however, began decades earlier in the S&L crisis. Michael Winston acts steadfast as Countrywide retaliates.
3. Weapons of Mass Corruption2020-08-051h 20mAs fraudulent mortgages pour into Wall Street, they distribute the toxic assets throughout the economy in the form of derivatives. Rita Lewis fights for pensions in the name of her deceased husband. Richard Bowen uncovers fraud at Citi.
4. When No One's Enforcing the Law...2020-08-051h 13mPastor Harrison contemplates the meaning of Addie's story. Pecora Hearings bring real change and 50 years of economic stability. With regulators and regulations out of site, the stage is set for the Great Financial Crisis.
5. ...The Criminals Take Over2020-08-051h 2mThe Federal government rushes to Wall Street aid while ignoring the millions of Americans. The revolving door between Wall Street and DC as well as hundreds of millions of dollars spent in lobbying ensure the continuation of THE CON.

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Is The Con available to watch online?

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How many seasons does The Con have?

The Con has 1 season and 5 episodes.

When did The Con first air?

The Con first aired in 2020.

Is The Con still running?

Yes, The Con is an ongoing series.

What genre is The Con?

The Con is classified as Documentary, Crime.