Bribe, Swindle or Steal

Nicola Bonucci, an Associate Professor at Paris Cité and former General Counsel of the OECD, shares insights from his 25 years of anti-bribery expertise. He discusses the evolution of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, highlighting shifts in enforcement dynamics and the U.S.'s fluctuating role. Nicola warns of rising risks for companies amid evolving political landscapes and nebulous guidance on business practices. He emphasizes the importance of strong compliance programs as multijurisdictional enforcement becomes more common, particularly with new alliances forming in the UK, France, and beyond.

Bradley Hope, co-founder of Project Brazen, describes his team's in-depth research into Malaysia's 1MDB scandal- and where Leonardo DiCaprio fits in. This episode was originally published on 18 October 2017.

Louise Shelley, founder of the Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center, discusses her book about the links between the three international scourges. This episode was originally published on 17 January 2018.

Carrie Cohen, a Morrison Foerster partner and former federal prosecutor, explores blockchain’s regulatory maze. They discuss immutable ledgers, privacy conflicts under GDPR, anti-bribery applications, cryptocurrency’s uncertain legal status, global regulation, hidden criminal proceeds, and blockchain-based voting. A sharp look at both the promise and vulnerabilities of rapidly evolving financial technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.