Here’s a podcast of a recent broadcast of our radio program, which we also call “Because It Matters.”  It’s a great example of the variety we offer to our listeners.
The program regularly airs on Sunday afternoons beginning at 2:00 PM.  And can be heard on KPIK-LP (102.9 FM) in Stayton, Oregon.
You can find Stayton by driving about 10 miles southeast from Oregon’s capitol building in downtown Salem.  We’re in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful Willamette valley.  Pay us a visit the next time you’re in the neighborhood.
This program’s menu featured three pieces, each one guaranteed to engage and entertain you.
First up is some consumer education about a complicated financial product called a “Reverse Mortgage.”  It’s heavily promoted as a great way to fix all your cash flow woes if you’re over 62, have a substantial equity in your home and want to stay there.  On the surface they sound tempting but they’re also full of devilish details.  Invest some time to learn about them so you can help your family, friends, neighbors and maybe yourself someday.
Our second piece featured one of the great white-collar scams of the century.  Freshen up your coffee, get comfortable and listen to how a 19-year-old kid, operating out of his parents’ garage, forged over 10,000 documents and took Wall Street for a $280 million ride.  This story will leave you scratching your head in wonderment.
Last but not least is a chance to meet and spend some time with Bruce Cutler, a criminal defense lawyer from Brooklyn.  And his most famous client was John Gotti, the infamous boss of the Gambino crime family. That’s right – Cutler was the Mafia’s lawyer.  He’s full of opinions and stories that will keep you glued to your seat.
Now you know why you need to become a regular listener and reader of “Because It Matters.”
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