Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUnderstanding Sanctions
Episode 12
Amanda DeBusk walks us through the goal and nature of US sanctions, and the penalties for getting this important issue wrong.
8 years, 10 months ago
The Congo: A Family-Owned Business
Episode 11
Bloomberg's Michael Kavanagh describes his research into the extensive holdings of the Kabila family in the DRC.
8 years, 10 months ago
Corruption's Toll on Africa
Episode 9
Michelle Gavin, formerly on the NSC and ambassador to Botswana, discusses corruption on the continent and how the west is perceived.
8 years, 10 months ago
"Thieves of State"
Episode 8
Sarah Chayes describes her time in Afghanistan and discusses the link between corruption and national security.
8 years, 10 months ago
Trump Hotel - Baku
Episode 6
Adam Davidson of the New Yorker joins the podcast to talk about his research into the baffling Trump Hotel deal in Baku.
8 years, 11 months ago
Madoff and Belfort
Episode 5
Ike Sorkin, lawyer to both Madoff and Belfort, talks us through their criminal financial schemes and how regulatory safeguards failed.
8 years, 11 months ago
The Death of Sergei Magnitsky
Episode 4
Bill Browder of Hermitage Capital describes the brazen fraud and violence of Putin's Russia.
8 years, 11 months ago
The FIFA Swamp
Episode 3
Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated discusses how decades of FIFA corruption and self-dealing have undermined the world's favorite sport.
9 years ago
Siemens' Bribery Scandal
Episode 2
Peter Solmssen, former GC of Siemens tells the story. "They didn't need to pay bribes. We were perplexed."
9 years ago
"Fat Leonard"
Episode 1
Craig Whitlock of the Washington Post describes the sleaze and corruption that compromised the top ranks of the Seventh Fleet.
9 years ago