Topic: Charity Navigator

Producer Ramsey Kane shares an anecdote about a personality test that suggested he was equally suited to be a priest or a clown. The discussion turns to GuideStar, a database for non-profits, which has begun labeling certain organizations as "hate groups" based on data from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The hosts characterize this as a "shakedown" tactic used to manipulate non-profit ratings.

The Clinton Foundation is criticized for its consistent failure to release timely financial statements, with the 2015 filings currently overdue. Questions are raised regarding how the organization maintains high charity ratings despite financial sloppiness and allegations of buying favorable reviews through large payments.

Donald Trump challenged Hillary Clinton during the debate regarding the Clinton Foundation's activities in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. The hosts discuss Clinton's claim that the foundation raised $30 million for Haiti, contrasting it with reports of much higher figures and allegations of financial mismanagement. Reference is made to investigator Charles Ortel and his analysis of the foundation's tax filings and charitable ratings.

The hosts discuss the legal definition of sexual assault and how it will be used against Trump in the debate. They contrast this with the "criminal enterprise" of the Clinton Foundation, noting a suspicious five-star rating from Charity Navigator following a $2 million donation. They also mention Bill Clinton's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the "Lolita Express."

James Carville appears on CNN to defend the Clinton Foundation, claiming the Clintons never took a "nickel" from the organization and that shutting it down would cause people to die. Carville cites the foundation's work in reducing malaria drug prices and its high rating from "Charity Watch." The hosts counter that Charity Navigator, a major watchdog, has previously refused to rate the foundation due to its complex business model.

Charity Navigator placed the Wounded Warrior Project on its "watch list" following allegations of lavish spending, though critics note that many prominent organizations, including Common Cause and the Nature Conservancy, appear on similar lists. An analysis of the organization's Form 990 reveals CEO Steven Nardizzi earns $475,000 annually, which is compared to the $600,000 salary of Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards. Questions remain regarding the specific metrics the charity uses to define successful veteran reintegration.

The hosts critique the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, noting that a large percentage of donations go toward overhead and executive salaries rather than research. They compare the viral trend to the $6 billion raised for Haiti relief, much of which they claim was stolen or mismanaged by the Clinton Foundation while Haitians continued to suffer from cholera.