Marks Is His Name, Avoiding Foreclosure His Aim

by Chris Arnold, NPR

One of the more colorful characters in the ongoing financial crisis is Bruce Marks. He runs a housing nonprofit that helps people avoid foreclosure. And he has some unorthodox tactics. Over the years, Marks has camped out on the front lawns of CEOs, made big scenes at their country clubs and dug into their personal lives to embarrass them. Marks has even been called a "bank terrorist."

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 6, 2009