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Bribe, Swindle or Steal

Alexandra Wrage
Corruption
Russia
Chinese Police Stations
FCPA
Contagious Dishonesty
Counterfeit Luxury Goods
Bribery
Saudi Arabia
Fraud
Financial Crime
Financial Crisis
Lockheed Corporation
Transnational Repression
White Collar Crime
Human Rights
Madoff
Sam Bankman-Fried
Child Labor
Alexei Navalny
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

Alexandra Wrage, president of TRACE, interviews luminaries in the field of financial crime, including bribery, fraud, money-laundering, insider trading and sanctions. Each week, Alexandra and her guests will discuss who commits “white collar crime”, how it works and what is being done to stop it.

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Latest Episodes

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.... more

At the 2025 TRACE Annapolis Forum, Billy Jacobson, Partner at Jacobson Lopez, explores the DOJ’s shifting FCPA priorities—from a focus on “grand corruption” and the costs of investigations to prosecutorial uncertainty and statutes of limitation. In t... more

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 uncertaintie... more

Speaking at the 2022 TRACE London Forum, Oliver Bullough, author of Butler to the World, discusses the UK’s role as an enabler of financial crime, efforts toward accountability, the balance between transparency and privacy, and the weaponization of l... more

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Recent Guests

Nicola Bonucci
Former General Counsel of the OECD
Episode: Where’s the Cavalry: Global Anti-Corruption Efforts
Oliver Bullough
Author, journalist, and expert on financial crime and corruption
Episode: Oliver Bullough at the TRACE London Forum
Eugene Soltes
Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and author of 'Why They Do It?'
Harvard Business School
Episode: “Why They Do It”
Karen Benson
Associate Vice President and Assistant Chief Compliance Officer with Royal Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Episode: Effective Compliance Training
Misti Mukherjee
Founder and managing member of Extensio Law and an employment lawyer
Extensio Law
Episode: DEI Progress and Setbacks: What Compliance Professionals Need to Know
Chuck Duross
Head of Morrison Foerster's Global Anti-Bribery Practice
Morrison Foerster
Episode: How Companies Get Caught
Nick McKenzie
Senior investigative reporter at The Age
The Age
Episode: The Unaoil Story
Alison Taylor
Author and educator with extensive experience in corporate responsibility and ethics
NYU Stern School of Business
Episode: Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World
Diana Henriques
Award-winning journalist and contributing writer at The New York Times
Episode: Diana Henriques on Reputation Laundering

Host

Alexandra Wrage
President of TRACE and host of discussions around financial crime, corruption, and compliance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • One of the best podcasts I’ve heard

    It’s in-depth and well reported.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzluv
    United States5 months ago
  • Another woke poddy

    Typical left woke Trump hating podcast. There has been some good shows but overall I cannot listen to this waffle any longer.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    timboj22
    Australia8 months ago
  • aug 16 pod

    thank you for having sarah chayes on. she is so knowledgeable about Afghanistan and she will tell you the truth, the way it really is and no bull. that is much appreciated from all the other bull we have to weed through.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United States4 years ago
  • A broad range of really interesting and timely topics.

    This is my go to podcast for financial crime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    country lover 1450
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Timely rich great narrators

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahmedbright
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the in-depth exploration of financial crime topics, highlighting the insightful conversations and the depth of research.
Many find the content engaging, timely, and well-produced, suggesting it is an essential resource for compliance professionals.
There are critiques regarding a perceived political slant in some episodes, with a few listeners expressing a desire for a more neutral presentation of topics.

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Where’s the Cavalry: Global Anti-Corruption Efforts
Q: How is morale around anti-corruption efforts at the OECD given the recent US posture?
Morale is probably not as good as it would have been one year ago, but certainly better than in February 2025.
Effective Compliance Training
Q: How do you go about this kind of slow drip process to keep the issues in front of your employees all year long?
Careful planning and coordination with different teams is crucial for maintaining consistent training engagement throughout the year.
Effective Compliance Training
Q: How do you recommend that people approach that challenge?
It's important to consider the company culture and employee demographics when creating a training program.
Collaborative Investigative Journalism Without Borders
Q: Spencer, you're with the ICIJ, how does the verification process work for materials that have been leaked to you?
Spencer discusses the security measures for handling large leaks like the Pandora Papers, emphasizing the need for metadata protection and careful organization among reporters.
Collaborative Investigative Journalism Without Borders
Q: Hans, I wonder if I could start with you and just describe in brief the project in India and the challenges of working in a collaborative environment?
Hans describes the challenges faced during the Scania project in India, including bribery at various government levels and the process of building a collaborative effort across countries.

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This podcast offers a compelling exploration of financial crime, primarily focusing on bribery, fraud, corruption, and the mechanisms that facilitate these illicit activities. The host engages with leading experts and practitioners, discussing high-profile cases, the regulatory environment, and innovative compliance practices. Episodes highlight the personal experiences of guests involved in uncovering these crimes, along with insights into the socio-political implications of corruption at various levels, making it a valuable resource for professionals in compliance and anti-corruption fields. The podcast seeks to demystify complex issues and provide actionable perspectives for listeners interested in understanding and combating financial m... more

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