The Con (2020)

Season 1

TV-14
"The Con" is a docuseries that examines the origin and impact of the 2008 financial crisis in the United States.
Where to Watch Season 1
5 Episodes
  • Who Killed Addie Polk?
    E1
    Episode 1Who Killed Addie Polk?Patrick 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.
  • Fund 'Em!
    E2
    Episode 2Fund 'Em!Addie 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.
  • Weapons of Mass Corruption
    E3
    Episode 3Weapons of Mass CorruptionAs 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.
  • When No One's Enforcing the Law...
    E4
    Episode 4When No One's Enforcing the Law...Pastor 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.
  • ...The Criminals Take Over
    E5
    Episode 5...The Criminals Take OverThe 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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