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KickBack - The Global Anticorruption Podcast

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

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

For our first episode of 2026, regular host Liz David-Barrett is joined by Anna Persson, associate professor and senior lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg. Anna draws on extensive field research to challenge sim... more

Liz David-Barrett speaks with human rights and international law expert Naomi Roht-Arriaza, about the intersection of grand corruption and human rights. Naomi shares how her decades of work on transitional justice led her to confront the blocking of ... more

Why do voters sometimes support corrupt politicians? And can putting forward women candidates help parties recover from corruption scandals? In this episode, regular host Liz David-Barrett speaks with Emily Elia about her experimental research on vot... more

Hungary, once seen as a democratic success story is now widely recognized as one of the EU's most corrupt member states. Regular KB host Liz David-Barrett sits down with József Péter Martin and Áron Hajnal to examine how Viktor Orbán built a system o... more

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Recent Guests

Devi Pillay
Research fellow at Gi Ace, focusing on consulting firms and corruption
Gi Ace
Episode: 138. Devi Pillay on the role of consulting firms in state capture
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

Hosts

Liz David-Barrett
Host and Director of the Center for the Study of Corruption at the University of Sussex, Liz David-Barrett facilitates discussions on various aspects of corruption and its implications.
Robert Barrington
Professor of Anti-Corruption Practice at the Centre for the Study of Corruption, Robert Barrington collaborates with experts to dissect issues related to corruption in various contexts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 82 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 States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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The content is seen as thought-provoking and pertinent, engaging for both experts and those new to the topic.
The discussions are highly regarded for their depth and relevance to contemporary issues of corruption.
Many express a desire for more case studies and practical examples from various regions.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality interviews and diverse perspectives shared by knowledgeable guests.

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#187
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Apple Podcasts
#243
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

137. Nicola Bonucci on the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
Q: Can you tell us about the recent changes in US enforcement policy?
Nicola discusses the implications of new FCPA guidance under the Trump administration and how it could affect international cooperation and enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.
137. Nicola Bonucci on the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
Q: Could you tell us about how you've been involved with the working group in the last 25 years?
Nicola explains his deep involvement since the convention's inception and how it has shaped international norms against bribery through legislative changes across member countries.
136. Mo Ibrahim on Good Governance in Africa
Q: Why do you think that was an important thing to do?
Mo discusses the importance of defining governance and measuring its components to properly assess how well governments are delivering services and goods to their citizens.
136. Mo Ibrahim on Good Governance in Africa
Q: How did that come about? Were you always thinking that you'd want to do that? Why did you do it? And why was good governance so important to you?
Mo emphasizes that governance is crucial for Africa because it leads to effective management of resources and the development of people. He believes that poor governance is the primary reason for Africa's continued poverty.
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.

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What is KickBack about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents insightful interviews with a range of experts focused on the nuances of corruption and anti-corruption efforts around the world. Topics often explored include the complexities of power dynamics, the evolution of corruption theories, and the practical steps required to combat these issues, from recovery of stolen assets to the implications of historical research. The show aims to both educate and provoke thought on the myriad ways corruption manifests and the strategies that can be employed to manage it effectively, making it invaluable for anyone interested in governance, ethics, or social justice.

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1. STR: Suspicious Transaction Report
2. NOS Met het Oog op Morgen
3. Boekestijn en De Wijk

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KickBack launched 7 years ago and published 142 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on KickBack include:

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

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