Topic: Edward Norton

2 chapters across the catalog

Hats of State
Episode 367 2:00:28 - 2:07:58

367: Hats of State

Haiti Charity Scams, CrowdRise Gamification

Two years after the Haitian earthquake, hundreds of thousands remain in tent camps while billions in aid money remain unaccounted for. The fundraising platform CrowdRise, supported by celebrities like Sean Penn and Sarah Silverman, is criticized for "gamifying" charity and charging high transaction fees. The organization is described as a money-making venture that uses celebrity raffles to distract from the lack of transparency regarding where the funds are actually spent.

Mothra Will Save Us!
Episode 262 34:14 - 40:11

262: Mothra Will Save Us!

Edward Norton UN Biodiversity Ambassador, CrowdRise Platform

Actor Edward Norton is featured in a United Nations campaign for the International Year of Biodiversity. The hosts critique Norton's delivery and the underlying "tipping point" rhetoric of the UN report. They investigate CrowdRise, a charitable platform co-founded by Norton, noting that it takes a percentage of donations as a for-profit entity.