Bernie Madoff could spend the rest of his life in prison after his sentencing this morning. Joining The Takeaway are two victims who were financially wiped out by Madoff: Carol Baer, the owner of Popover Cafe in New York City, and Cynthia Crane, a Cabaret singer.
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