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KickBack - The Global Anticorruption Podcast

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Corruption
Transparency International
Anti-Corruption Compliance
Anti-Corruption
State Capture
Business Ethics
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
UK Bribery Act
Human Rights
Corporate Investigations
ESG
Sustainability
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Corruption Enforcement
Kleptocracy
European Union
Sri Lanka
Corruption Perceptions Index
International Financial System

This podcast series features in-depth interviews with a wide range of corruption experts, on questions such as: What have we learned from 20+ years of (anti)corruption research? Why and how does power corrupt? Which theories help to make sense of corruption? What can we do to manage corruption? How to recovery stolen assets?

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Latest Episodes

How do multinational consulting firms enable state capture? In this episode, regular KB host Liz David-Barrett chats with Devi Pillay about her research on the role of McKinsey & Co.'s involvement in the capture of South Africa under President Zuma. ... more

Join regular KB host Liz David-Barrett in conversation with Nicola Bonucci, a veteran public international lawyer who has been involved in the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention since its creation. This episode traces the convention's journey from its 1993... more

This Kickback episode features Mo Ibrahim, who joins Liz David-Barrett to share his transition from entrepreneurship to philanthropy, by establishing the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to promote good governance and leadership in Africa. Mo shares the primary... more

For this episode, regular host Robert Barrington is joined by two anticorruption experts from Australia. Nicole Rose is the Deputy Commissioner at The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), and AJ Brown is a Professor of Public Policy and Law at... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Rose
Deputy Commissioner at Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission
National Anti-Corruption Commission
Episode: 135. Nicole Rose & AJ Brown on Corruption in Australia
AJ Brown
Professor of Public Policy and Law at Griffith University
Griffith University
Episode: 135. Nicole Rose & AJ Brown on Corruption in Australia
Nishan de Mel
Executive Director of Verite Research in Sri Lanka
Verite Research
Episode: 132. Nishan de Mel on Sri Lanka's governance-linked bond
Mario Hidalgo
Director of the Transparency and Anti-Corruption Laboratory
UTE University, Ecuador
Episode: 131. Mario Hidalgo on corruption & organised crime in Ecuador
Tom Shipley
Research fellow at the Center for the Study of Corruption, PhD candidate
Center for the Study of Corruption, University of Sussex
Episode: 122. Florencia Guerzovich and Tom Shipley: Does the corruption field have a learning problem?
Florencia Guerzovich
Formerly with the Anti-Corruption Office in Argentina; independent consultant
Episode: 122. Florencia Guerzovich and Tom Shipley: Does the corruption field have a learning problem?
Tom Firestone
Former prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice and partner at Squire, Patton, Boggs
Squire, Patton, Boggs
Episode: 117. Scott Greytak and Tom Firestone on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
Scott Greytak
Director of Advocacy at Transparency International US
Transparency International US
Episode: 117. Scott Greytak and Tom Firestone on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
Lucio Picci
Professor at the University of Bologna, author of Rethinking Corruption
University of Bologna
Episode: 115. Lucio Picci on the need to rethink the current anti-corruption paradigm

Hosts

Robert Barrington
Professor of Anti-Corruption Practice at the Centre for the Study of Corruption
Liz David Barrett
Host of KickBack, Director of the Center for the Study of Corruption

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Binge worthy

    Love this podcast. Great speakers/ interviewees/ guests with diverse views, focused interests on the topic, and all so incredibly intelligent. I love the dialogue - makes any topic on corruption interesting. As someone from a small Caribbean island where corruption is rampant, it Would be great to hear more case-studies on countries where corruption is being tackled and what works, what doesn’t, and how NGOs can help.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SJumanji
    Canada3 years ago
  • Best podcast on corruption feat academics, practitioners and other experts

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nck
    4 years ago
  • High quality interviews on anticorruption

    The best podcast on corruption I know of. Episodes cover a broad range of topics around corruption, the guests are knowledgeable and interesting to listen to, and the interviewers use the right amount of pushback. Always happy to see new episodes. Congrats!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xanana-gusmao
    United States5 years ago
  • The best podcast about corruption out there!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    D. R.
    5 years ago
  • Kowsar Gowhari

    This podcast provides a deep dive into the complicated topic of corruption, ways to combat it, assessment of last strategies and lessons learned and explores ways forward. I listened to some of the episodes several times. Lots of eye opening discussions! Thanks to the people who produce it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kgowhari
    United States5 years ago

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The presentations are seen as enlightening and informative, making complex topics accessible to a wider audience.
Critics mention the podcast's capacity to tackle heavy subject matter in an engaging manner, fostering meaningful dialogue.
There is a general call for more case studies and practical examples from various countries.
Listeners appreciate the series for its diverse and knowledgeable guests who bring valuable insights into corruption.

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#139
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131. Mario Hidalgo on corruption & organised crime in Ecuador
Q: What do you think are the biggest challenges there and the role of civil society in trying to tackle those?
One major challenge is the funding cuts to civil society organizations, which limits their ability to combat corruption and support social accountability efforts.
131. Mario Hidalgo on corruption & organised crime in Ecuador
Q: How much was corruption and anti-corruption an issue in the campaign?
Corruption was heavily mentioned, but candidates mainly used it to discredit each other rather than propose substantive solutions.
131. Mario Hidalgo on corruption & organised crime in Ecuador
Q: Can I ask, how were things ten years ago in Ecuador?
Ten years ago, Ecuador was experiencing reduced levels of petty corruption, but the situation deteriorated recently due to a rise in organized crime and various crises such as COVID.
122. Florencia Guerzovich and Tom Shipley: Does the corruption field have a learning problem?
Q: Do you believe the anti-corruption field has a learning problem?
Yes, but there is much unused learning that could expedite future progress.
122. Florencia Guerzovich and Tom Shipley: Does the corruption field have a learning problem?
Q: How can MEL help people working on anti-corruption issues understand the impact of their work?
It challenges whether perceived failures are based on unrealistic expectations and encourages understanding of practical challenges in implementing anti-corruption measures.

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This series provides a comprehensive exploration of various facets of corruption through in-depth interviews with experts in the field. Topics discussed span over two decades of anti-corruption research, theories of corruption, resource management, and asset recovery strategies. It is particularly noteworthy for its inclusion of diverse voices, ranging from academics to practitioners, enhancing the understanding of corruption's complexities on a global scale. The engaging dialog and scholarly insights aim to shed light on not just what corruption is, but also how it can be addressed effectively.

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Recent guests on KickBack include:

1. Nicole Rose
2. AJ Brown
3. Nishan de Mel
4. Mario Hidalgo
5. Tom Shipley
6. Florencia Guerzovich
7. Tom Firestone
8. Scott Greytak

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