“Very Bad People”
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Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness and author of , 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
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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
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Listen to the riveting first-hand story of a Unaoil executive who found himself at the center of a bribery scheme.
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Diana Henriques on Reputation Laundering
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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
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Shaul Shalvi, a professor of behavorial ethics, describes how people convince themselves that their misconduct is OK.
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The Unaoil Story
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Nick McKenzie tells the exciting story of his role in the investigation into Unaoil.
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“Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us”
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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?
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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
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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...
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The New Corporation: How Good Corporations are Bad for Democracy
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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.
info_outlineDiana Henriques, award-winning journalist and author, discusses the traits of fraudsters and the menace of reputation laundering.