Dave Ramsey and the multiple lawsuits he's facing

Episode 154

Episode Notes

Bruce and Jeff speak with Bob Smietana, national reporter at Religion News Service, about Christian radio host Dave Ramsey and the multiple lawsuits he's facing. They work through the question of how legally  responsible Dave Ramsey is in these suits as someone considered a  "financial guru."  

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Guest Bio:

Bob Smietana is a national reporter at Religion News Service with more than two decades of experience covering the intersection of faith, values and everyday life. His work is fueled by a wide range of sources, deep subject knowledge, a knack for finding stories that attract a large audience online, and a love for collaborating with other reporters, scholars and multimedia journalists.

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