Bribe, Swindle or Steal

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  Blockchain and Cryptocurrency 05.08.2026 17min

  Carrie Cohen of Morrison Foerster explains the regulatory and compliance implications of blockchain-enabled technology, including cryptocurrency.   This episode was originally published on 31 October 2018.
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  "On Corruption in America" 29.07.2026 26min

  Sarah Chayes discusses her book: On Corruption in America and What is at Stake. She takes us from the myth of King Midas through to the present in a lively history of corruption and then leaves listeners with a detailed call to action.   This episode was originally published on 25 November 2020.    
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  "Promoting Integrity in the Work of International Organisations" 22.07.2026 18min

  Duncan Smith of the European Investment Bank joins the podcast to discuss his book: Promoting Integrity in the Work of International Organisations: Minimising Fraud and Corruption in Projects. He discusses the unique role of multinational development banks, the progress that remains and the cost of getting it wrong.   This episode was originally published on 24 November 2021.    
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  The Last Pirate of New York 15.07.2026 24min

  Bestselling author, Rich Cohen, describes the "missing link" between American pirates and gangsters: underworld legend and notorious criminal, Albert Hicks. Rich also makes clear how far law enforcement has come since the days of Hicks' many gruesome crimes.   This episode was originally published on 26 June 2019.  
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  Hockey Canada's Governance Review 01.07.2026 31min

  Retired Canadian Supreme Court Justice Thomas Cromwell joins the podcast to describe the review he was commissioned to undertake of Hockey Canada's organizational structure in the aftermath of a sexual assault scandal that shook confidence in the sport in 2018.   This episode was originally published on 13 November 2024.
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  Football Dreams 24.06.2026 31min

  Sebastian Abbot, author of "The Away Game; The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars," talks about Qatar and the biggest soccer talent search in history, as well as the darker side of recruiting for the sport.   This episode was originally published on 4 June 2018.
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  Whistleblower Protections 17.06.2026 26min

  Leah Ambler, Director, Corruption Prevention at the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity and former Legal Analyst at the OECD, joins the podcast—in her personal capacity—to discuss her excellent chapter on Whistleblower Protections. Leah discusses the importance of whistleblower protections to reducing corruption and the challenges inherent in these protections in the absence of comprehensive, harmonized legislation.   This episode was originally published on 12 January 2022.
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  "Very Bad People" 10.06.2026 24min

  Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness and author of Very Bad People: The Inside Story of the Fight Against the World's Network of Corruption, joins the podcast to discuss the early days of his Global Witness investigations, how their efforts gained momentum and where we should be focusing our attention next.   This episode was originally published in 10 August 2022.
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  Promoting Facts and Countering Disinformation 03.06.2026 17min

  Melissa Goldin, a NY-based News Verification Reporter and Editor with The Associated Press analyzes and debunks fake news.    This episode was originally published on 24 July 2024.
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  After You Pay a Bribe: Lindsey Mitchell 27.05.2026 51min

  Listen to the riveting first-hand story of a Unaoil executive who found himself at the center of a bribery scheme. This episode was originally published in 16 August 2017.
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  Diana Henriques on Reputation Laundering 13.05.2026 19min

  Diana Henriques, award-winning journalist and author, discusses the traits of fraudsters and the menace of reputation laundering.   This episode was originally published on 3 August 2024.
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  How Criminals Justify Their Conduct 06.05.2026 17min

  Shaul Shalvi, Professor of Behavioral Ethics at the University of Amsterdam, describes how people convince themselves that their misconduct is okay. This episode was originally published on 21 June 2017.
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  The Unaoil Story 29.04.2026 25min

  Nick McKenzie, award-winning Australian investigative journalist, shares the inside story of his role in exposing the Unaoil scandal.   This episode was originally published on 12 July 2017.
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  "Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us" 15.04.2026 21min

  Brian Klaas, Associate Professor at University College London and host of the award-winning podcast "Power Corrupts," joins us to discuss his book "Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us". Brian describes research on who is drawn to positions of power and how power impacts us, including potentially re-wiring our brains. This episode was originally published 30 March 2022.
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  Brass Tacks: Would You Call the Government to Make a Disclosure Today? If So, Why? 01.04.2026 41min

  At the 2025 TRACE Annapolis Forum, Chuck Duross, Global Co-Chair of the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Practice at Morrison Foerster, discusses the DOJ's evolving voluntary self-disclosure policies and the balance of risks and rewards for companies. From increased incentives under the 2025 Corporate Enforcement Policy to the challenges of parallel investigations, Charles explores what drives the decision to self-disclose and why it remains one of the toughest calls in compliance today.   This episode was originally published on 15 October 2025.
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  Where's the Cavalry: Global Anti-Corruption Efforts 25.03.2026 26min

  At the 2025 TRACE Annapolis Forum, Nicola Bonucci, Associate Professor at Paris Cité and former General Counsel of the OECD, reflects on 25 years of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and the evolving challenges of global enforcement. From uncertainties around FCPA guidance, political influence, and uneven implementation, to questions about the U.S.'s continued leadership in anti-bribery efforts, Nicola highlights the risks companies face in an increasingly unpredictable landscape—where cross-border investigations, bribe solicitation, and public scrutiny are on the rise.   This episode was originally published on 24 September 2025.
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  The New Corporation: How Good Corporations are Bad for Democracy 18.03.2026 34min

  Joel Bakan joins the podcast to discuss his books, and the films based on them. He outlines the fundamental conflict inherent in companies ostensibly committed to ESG principles while simultaneously driven by a legal requirement to maximize shareholder value.   This episode was originally published on 14 July 2021.  
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  "When McKinsey Comes to Town" 04.03.2026 28min

  Michael Forsythe, co-author with Walt Bogdanich of "When McKinsey Comes to Town", joins the podcast to talk about McKinsey's work in support of autocratic regimes, its rampant conflicts of interest and the distance between its stated values and its work on the ground.    This episode was originally published on 18 January 2023.
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  Oliver Bullough at the TRACE London Forum 25.02.2026 31min

  Speaking at the 2022 TRACE London Forum, Oliver Bullough, author of Butler to the World, discusses the UK's role as an enabler of financial crime, efforts toward accountability, the balance between transparency and privacy, and the weaponization of lawsuits in British courts to silence journalists.   This episode was originally published on 26 October 2022.  
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  Doping at the Olympics 18.02.2026 30min

  Richard Conway, Managing Partner at SPECTACLE, and former BBC Sport correspondent, describes the vast state-sponsored Russian doping scandal and how the credibility of global sports is being undermined.   This episode was originally published on 7 February 2018.