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Uighur Forced Labor in Chinese Factories Sep 09, 2020

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Penelope Kyritsis, Assistant Director of Research at the Worker Rights Consortium, discusses the detention of China's Uighur Moslem minority, in internment camps. Uighurs have been compelled to work in these camps, primarily in Xinjiang. But they are now also separated from their families and relocated to factories across China, making it difficult for companies to undertake meaningful due diligence on forced labor in their Chinese supply chains.

Compliance in Canada Sep 02, 2020

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Amee Sandhu, founder and CEO of Lex Integra in Toronto, discusses Canada's history with anti-bribery efforts, some recent developments and where things stand today.

Laundering Looted Funds through African Real Estate Aug 26, 2020

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Hilary Mossberg, Director of Illicit Finance Policy at The Sentry, discusses the relatively new trend of African kleptocrats and war criminals laundering money through real estate in African cities, rather than some of the more traditional choices like London, Miami and New York.

The World's Largest Illegal Fishing Fleet Aug 19, 2020

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Ian Urbina joins us to talk about his latest project on the lawless seas. Ian has uncovered and documented a stunning story of criminality: illegal shipping, sanctions violations, devastated squid stocks and the 500 "ghost boats" that have washed up on Japanese shores with the crew dead or missing. Visit Outlaw Ocean for more detail and to follow Ian's ongoing reporting.

Canada's WE Charity Scandal Aug 12, 2020

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Sandy Garossino of the National Observer discusses the Canadian government's latest misstep with the award of a massive pandemic-related contract to an ill-equipped charity with ties to key decision-makers.

Rigging the Rules: Unfair Housing Practices Aug 05, 2020

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Lisa Rice, president and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance, provides some historical context for discriminatory housing practices, describes how uneven progress has been and, most importantly, the extraordinary and lasting impact it has. Where we live shapes almost every aspect of our lives: education, wealth accumulation – even life expectancy.

The Outlaw Ocean Jul 22, 2020

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New York Times reporter Ian Urbina discusses his excellent but grim series about crime and impunity on the high seas.

Primer on Money Laundering Jul 22, 2020

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A 22-year veteran of Treasury and consultant to the Dept. of Justice, John Madinger sheds light on some of the money laundering schemes he has uncovered and why the Breaking Bad car wash scheme probably wouldn't have worked.

Imprisoned in China Jul 08, 2020

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Peter Humphrey and his wife were well-respected compliance professionals active in China when they were arrested, tried and imprisoned for two years.

Slave auctions in Libya in 2017 Jun 24, 2020

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Nima Elbagir and Raja Razek of CNN go undercover in Libya to expose a hellish, thriving slave trade. Their CNN story