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KickBack - The Global Anticorruption Podcast

KickBack
Corruption
Transparency International
Anti-Corruption
State Capture
United Kingdom
Anti-Corruption Compliance
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Human Rights
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
Business Ethics
Governance
UK Bribery Act
Politics
Sri Lanka
European Union
Hungary
Corruption Enforcement
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Sexual Corruption
ESG

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?

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes152Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In this episode of KickBack, host Professor Liz David-Barrett is joined by Robert Barrington, Professor of Anti-Corruption Practice at the University of Sussex’s Centre for the Study of Corruption, to discuss his recently published book ‘Corrupted Ki... more

In this episode of KickBack, host Robert Barrington is joined by Professor Bonnie Palifka, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Tecnológico de Monterrey, to discuss corruption research, measurement, and the evolving challenges facing... more

In this episode of KickBack, host Robert Barrington is joined by Professor Matthew Stephenson, one of the podcast’s original founders, and Professor Liz David-Barrett, Professor of Governance and Integrity and Director of the Centre for the Study of ... more

In this episode of KickBack, host Rebecca Dobson-Phillips is joined by David Jackson, Principal Adviser at the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, to explore the changing landscape of anti-corruption and the key themes of the new book Anti-Corruption... more

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Robert Barrington
Professor of Anticorruption Practice at the University of Sussex
Centre for the Study of Corruption, University of Sussex
Episode: 152. on Corrupted Kingdom with Robert Barrington
Bonnie Palifka
Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Tecnológico de Monterrey
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Episode: 151. Bonnie Palifka on Measuring Progress in Anti-Corruption and Its Evolving Challenges
Matthew Stephenson
Henry L. Shattuck Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; original founder of Kick Back
Harvard Law School
Episode: 150. Matthew Stephenson and Liz David-Barrett on Trends in Corruption and Anti-Corruption
Liz David-Barrett
Professor of Governance and Integrity; Director of the Centre for the Study of Corruption at the University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Episode: 150. Matthew Stephenson and Liz David-Barrett on Trends in Corruption and Anti-Corruption
David Jackson
Principal Advisor at the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre
Kristian Mikkelsen Institute in Norway
Episode: 149. David Jackson on Anti-Corruption in a Discordant World
Alanna Markle
Senior Manager for Policy and Research at Open Ownership
Open Ownership
Episode: 148. Alanna Markle & Thom Townsend on measuring the impact of Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Thom Townsend
Executive Director of Open Ownership
Open Ownership
Episode: 148. Alanna Markle & Thom Townsend on measuring the impact of Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Marina Nistotskaya
Professor of Political Science and researcher at the Quality of Government Institute
University of Gothenburg
Episode: 147. Marina Nistotskaya on merit-based bureaucracies
Diana Bociga
Postdoctoral research associate in criminology
University of Manchester
Episode: 146. Diana Bociga on the network architecture of anti-money laundering

Hosts

Liz David-Barrett
Director/Host associated with KickBack and Center for the Study of Corruption
Robert Barrington
Host of Kick Back; Professor/Director in anti-corruption practice

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 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
    Canada4 years ago
  • Best podcast on corruption feat academics, practitioners and other experts

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nck
    5 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 States6 years ago
  • The best podcast about corruption out there!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    D. R.
    6 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

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The show's deep-dive format and diverse guest mix are praised for delivering rigorous insights.
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Listeners value the balance of researchers and practitioners, with thoughtful pushback.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

152. on Corrupted Kingdom with Robert Barrington
Q: What historical event should everybody study?
Study the empire and the effects of empire; understanding how corruption and governance operated in imperial contexts sheds light on current norms, accountability, and the moral framing of British power.
148. Alanna Markle & Thom Townsend on measuring the impact of Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about what this symposium was about and why it was needed?
It aimed to share research on policy design and implementation of BOT, understand impact measurement, and explore transparency in asset ownership to elevate academic and policy conversations and spur collaboration.
146. Diana Bociga on the network architecture of anti-money laundering
Q: What would you change to improve AML governance?
Improve measurement of AML effectiveness, as robust outcome data are lacking; focusing on whether interventions reduce actual money laundering rather than merely increasing activity would guide better resource allocation.
146. Diana Bociga on the network architecture of anti-money laundering
Q: What methodological approach did you use to map the network?
A mixed-methods approach centered on social network analysis, mapping 88 organizations across policy, supervision, and enforcement and conducting 33 interviews to understand collaboration patterns and the reasons behind them.
146. Diana Bociga on the network architecture of anti-money laundering
Q: What are the key structural features of the UK's AML network architecture?
The UK AML network is multiplex, spanning strategic policy and tactical operational dimensions; organizations show homophily, central public-sector brokers connect disparate groups, and there are both efficient and inefficient broker patterns that affect coordination.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KickBack

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

This show features in-depth conversations with leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners focused on corruption, governance, and anti-corruption strategies around the world. Recurring threads include measuring impact (for beneficial ownership transparency and other reforms), understanding how merit-based or networked systems shape public administration, and examining how global frameworks (OECD conventions, FATF, international law) interact with real-world enforcement. Episodes frequently spotlight case studies—from state capture in South Africa to kleptocratic enterprises and AML networks—with practical insights for policymakers, business leaders, and civil society advocates aiming to reduce corruption and recover assets. A notab... more

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1. Robert Barrington
2. Bonnie Palifka
3. Matthew Stephenson
4. Liz David-Barrett
5. David Jackson
6. Alanna Markle
7. Thom Townsend
8. Marina Nistotskaya

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