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Meow Money Meow Problems

Feb 25, 2023 · 27m
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  • Barbara Thorpe left $200,000 to benefit cats in Dixfield, Maine in 2002, creating unexpected wealth for the town's feline population
  • The charitable trust sparked a sprawling legal battle involving cat advocates and the town itself, drawing national attention
  • Host Jeff Guo investigates where the money actually ended up and how Barbara's charitable intentions went awry

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