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"Very Bad People" Jun 10, 2026

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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.

Promoting Facts and Countering Disinformation Jun 03, 2026

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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.

After You Pay a Bribe: Lindsey Mitchell May 27, 2026

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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.

This episode was originally published in 16 August 2017.

Diana Henriques on Reputation Laundering May 13, 2026

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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.

How Criminals Justify Their Conduct May 06, 2026

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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.

The Unaoil Story Apr 29, 2026

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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.

"Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us" Apr 15, 2026

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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.

Brass Tacks: Would You Call the Government to Make a Disclosure Today? If So, Why? Apr 01, 2026

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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.

The New Corporation: How Good Corporations are Bad for Democracy Mar 18, 2026

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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.

"When McKinsey Comes to Town" Mar 04, 2026

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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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