Ep 1. Money Laundering: A How To Guide

This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy is a fascinating docu-series that explores the complex and often mysterious inner workings of the global economy. The show is hosted by actor and comedian Kal Penn, who takes viewers on a journey around the world as he dives into the intricacies of global finance, trade, and industry.

In season 1 episode 1, titled "Money Laundering: A How-To Guide," Kal travels to London to investigate the secretive world of money laundering. He starts by meeting with a former money launderer who explains the basic mechanics of the process: dirty money is invested in legitimate businesses, then moved around through a series of transactions to make it look clean.

From there, Kal talks to a representative from the National Crime Agency, who explains how money laundering is a serious global problem that fuels organized crime, terrorism, and corruption. He then visits a luxury car dealership in London that was shut down for being a front for a massive money laundering operation.

To get a deeper understanding of how money laundering works, Kal meets with a tax and finance expert who explains how shell companies are used to launder money and evade taxes. He also visits a company that specializes in using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to launder money more effectively.

As the episode progresses, Kal travels to different parts of the world to explore how money laundering is intertwined with global politics and industry. He visits a casino in Macau that was once one of the biggest money laundering hubs in the world, and talks to experts about how the global real estate market is often used to launder money.

Through it all, Kal brings his mix of humor, curiosity, and intelligence to the topic, making it accessible and engaging for viewers. With its stunning 4K UHD visuals and insightful storytelling, "Money Laundering: A How-To Guide" is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complexity of our global economy.