Bribe, Swindle or Steal

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • Daphne Caruana Galizia: Her Work, Her Murder and the Chance for Justice
    Jun 4, 2025 – 20:12
  • Collaborative Investigative Journalism Without Borders
    May 28, 2025 – 32:34
  • Maria Ressa on Holding the Line
    May 14, 2025 – 27:54
  • How Corruption Undermines Elections
    May 7, 2025 – 16:52
  • Shattered Families, a Refugee Crisis and the United States’ Diminished Reputation as a Beacon to Newcomers
    Apr 30, 2025 – 26:30
  • A Syrian-Libyan Human Smuggling Scheme
    Mar 12, 2025 – 25:09
  • "Rigged: America, Russia and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference"
    Mar 5, 2025 – 22:48
  • Corruption, Sanctions and Putin's War Regime
    Feb 26, 2025 – 29:21
  • FCPA Year in Review (2024)
    Feb 12, 2025 – 43:12
  • Trump Hotel - Baku: Adam Davidson
    Feb 5, 2025 – 38:04
  • "White House Inc.: How Donald Trump Turned the Presidency Into a Business” (Last Time)
    Jan 29, 2025 – 26:42
  • Understanding Trump’s Executive Order on the Civil Service (It’s Much More Serious Than It Sounds)
    Jan 22, 2025 – 19:24
  • Governance in Space
    Jan 15, 2025 – 25:58
  • Navigating the Greenlash: Can boards still lead on climate change?”
    Jan 8, 2025 – 30:23
  • Our Favorite Wine Fraudster
    Dec 18, 2024 – 37:49
  • The DOJ’s New Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
    Dec 11, 2024 – 28:47
  • Profiting From Human Rights Atrocities in Syrian Prisons
    Dec 9, 2024 – 43:39
  • An International ATM Skimming Scheme
    Dec 4, 2024 – 23:12
  • Extreme Wealth – Episode 8: Walt Pavlo and the Empty Temptations of Fraud
    Nov 20, 2024 – 31:50
  • Hockey Canada’s Governance Review
    Nov 13, 2024 – 31:07
  • Extreme Wealth – Episode 7: Chuck Collins and the Burdens of Dynastic Wealth
    Nov 6, 2024 – 26:48
  • Extreme Wealth – Episode 6: Jonathan Rugman and the Stunning Power Plays of MBS
    Oct 30, 2024 – 47:27
  • Extreme Wealth – Episode 5: Paul Schervish and the Spiritual Duality of Riches
    Oct 23, 2024 – 30:03
  • Extreme Wealth - Episode 4: Bill Browder and the Pitiless Greed of Vladimir Putin
    Oct 16, 2024 – 35:17
  • Extreme Wealth – Episode 3: Jennifer Risher and the Limits of Sudden Wealth
    Oct 9, 2024 – 36:43
  • Extreme Wealth – Episode 2: Steve Fishman Inside the Mind of Prisoner Bernie Madoff
    Oct 2, 2024 – 38:30
  • Extreme Wealth – Episode 1: Clay Cockrell and the Champagne Problems of the 1%
    Sep 25, 2024 – 34:21
  • The Sentencing of Roger Stone
    Sep 18, 2024 – 22:54
  • Primer on Money-Laundering
    Sep 11, 2024 – 35:23
  • “Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us”
    Sep 4, 2024 – 21:13
  • How Local News Uncovers Local Fraud
    Aug 28, 2024 – 15:13
  • The U.S. College Admissions Scandal: Jonathan Turner
    Aug 21, 2024 – 31:24
  • Anand Mangnale on the Risks of Investigative Journalism
    Aug 14, 2024 – 20:39
  • The Corrupt Underbelly of Sport
    Aug 7, 2024 – 22:26
  • Doping in International Sports
    Jul 31, 2024 – 32:03
  • Promoting Facts and Countering Disinformation
    Jul 24, 2024 – 17:22
  • Rugby, Amateur Sports and the Paris Olympics!
    Jul 17, 2024 – 23:27
  • A Syrian-Libyan Human Smuggling Scheme
    Jul 10, 2024 – 25:09
  • Diana Henriques on Reputation Laundering
    Jul 3, 2024 – 19:53
  • Addressing Doping in Sport: Paul Massaro
    Jun 26, 2024 – 17:00
  • The Death of Sergei Magnitsky
    Jun 19, 2024 – 29:19
  • "Thing Are Worse than We Know"
    Jun 12, 2024 – 28:57
  • Canada's First Bribery Acquittal
    Jun 5, 2024 – 15:15
  • Serenading Despots
    May 29, 2024 – 24:30
  • Investment Funds: Massive Transparency Loopholes
    May 22, 2024 – 28:11
  • The New Corporation: How Good Corporations are Bad for Democracy
    May 15, 2024 – 34:35
  • DEI Progress and Setbacks: What Compliance Professionals Need to Know
    May 8, 2024 – 34:17
  • A Glimpse Inside Bhutan
    May 1, 2024 – 15:18
  • Whistleblower Protections
    Apr 24, 2024 – 26:19
  • Former Enforcement Officials Reflect on the Last Decade of Anti-Bribery Enforcement and its Future
    Apr 17, 2024 – 44:05
Recent Reviews
  • Suzluv
    One of the best podcasts I’ve heard
    It’s in-depth and well reported.
  • midwestBlue
    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.
  • country lover 1450
    A broad range of really interesting and timely topics.
    This is my go to podcast for financial crime.
  • Ahmedbright
    Fantastic
    Timely rich great narrators
  • Silver State Kid
    The Best
    Excellent content, well researched, interesting, and professionally done. Could not be better. Thanks, can't wait to listen to the next one.
  • emilaeaieaasd
    Wow
    Excellent content
  • ThunderChief68
    Outstanding resource
    As an anti-corruption practitioner, I listen to Alexandra Wrage's podcast on a regular basis. Alexandra engages in dynamic and informative conversations on the most relevant issues of the day with an impressive collection of experts. I highly recommend Bribe, Swindle or Steal to all of my clients, and anyone in the anti-corruption compliance field.
  • Chef Phish 843
    Keep it up
    Keep it up
  • nicname01
    Very engaging and unique
    This podcast is excellent. Engaging, topical, global. I am always wondering who the next guest is going to be.
  • AnaCPGB
    Great!
    This is a great way to learn!
  • FCPAEsq
    Favorite Podcast
    Highly recommend this podcast -- I look forward to the release of each episode. The host, Alexandra Wrage, is an expert in the international compliance world and is able to attract an impressive line up of guests. The discussions are engaging, timely and truly interesting. There really is something for everyone!
  • FCPAlawyer
    Excellent podcast!
    Don’t miss this for a sophisticated discussion of financial crime.
  • GACC Due Diligence
    Great find
    Came across these today and already knocked two out. "After You Pay a Bribe" was a great first choice! I will be sharing these podcasts with my team as we work in the anti-corruption compliance space!
  • complianceChick
    A must-have for compliance professionals
    No one has their finger on the pulse of the compliance world like the host of this podcast, Alexandra Wrage. If you're looking for the inside scoop on the biggest option scandals, this is it!
  • bastew2
    Blockbuster guests
    I have listened to this podcast for a little while now and am really impressed by the guests (from Bill Browder to Peter Humphrey) that Ms. Wrage books and the quality of the interviews that she conducts. Not only are her guests big names in the compliance field, but they often open my eyes to new issues that I dig deeper on after I listen to the episode (e.g. the human trafficking and outlaw ocean episodes). Thank you for making this podcast.
  • JJRainy
    The best of its kind!
    Each story is unique, intriguing and thought-provoking. The world of financial crime unveils as the stories are told and interpreted in different perspectives. It’s really difficult to name a favorite episode since I enjoyed every single one! (If I have to choose one, I’ll go with the “Fat Leonard” story-I was hooked after listening to this one!)
  • mtmmarty
    Very interesting!
    Who knew the world of anti-bribery enforcement was so interesting! This podcast is a great listen for all!
  • Jade Gabriell
    A must listen!
    This podcast offers a fascinating insight into corruption scandals and enforcement developments worldwide.
  • WilLight3
    Interesting and informative
    Very composed podcast with great sound quality and in depth conversations that provides insight on topics that really matter.
  • MSDbv
    Very Informative!!!
    Unparalleled insider story. Great conversation!
  • BFK:-)
    Amazing
    Great content!
  • Colemananders
    Gets to the details you just don’t hear on the news!
    I love how you can get the real scoop that is not discussed elsewhere! The topics are current. The speakers are engaging. The plots are unnerving and intriguing!
  • TRSummer
    Great Podcast!
    Wow! I learned SOOO much from this podcast. The Fifa scandal still boggles my mind.
  • BEAS2017
    Enlightening!
    This series is so eye-opening--knowing that scandals like this still occur all over the world--is shocking. Thanks to the details and insight of this podcast, it helps to spread the word and hold more people accountable for their actions.
  • MScompliance57
    Volkswagen
    This Podcast was really informative - not only the VW scandal and its continuing development - but with excellent lessons learned (or should I say lessons that should have been learned when it comes to VW) for industry leaders facing similar situations. Great to hear that the European community is coming to view this scandal for what it was - NOT a US anti-competitive move!
  • whoneeds O2
    Bribe Swindle Steal Volkswagon Emissions Scandal
    This was a highly informative discussion about the Volkswagon emissions fraud. As a case study, there were numerouse compliance issues that came into play with disasterous consequences for the company. I look forward to the next update on this case.
  • vano.may
    If you like Preet Bharara’s Stay Tuned podcast...
    You’ll find Alexandra Wrage’s BSorS offers a similarly engaging in-depth look at issues involving law, compliance, governance and their spillover to “real life”
  • Zion Zion 85
    Excellent content
    The FIFA Swamp along with the Unaoil story are my favorite episodes thus far. I just learned that listeners can suggest topics for future discussions.
  • Roxyca
    Great series
    For anyone who js involved with or interested in compliance topics this is an excellent series. Alexandra has a nice interviewing style and the various guests always have a captivating story to tell.
  • cchantelthomas
    Engaging Interview!
    Pablo’s outspoken account of his own flaws were very interesting takeaway.
  • LeDocster
    Best place to learn the compliance business
    Anyone hoping to make a career in the control of bribery, money laundering, corruption and all forms of financial crime should listen to these podcasts. Alexandra Wrage is at the top of this profession and she has used her knowledge and reputation to assemble an amazing set of sources and experts, then gotten them to talk candidly. These podcasts are a graduate level course on compliance practice.
  • Hapster!
    Valuable content
    Bribe, Swindle or Steal is a captivating series of conversations. There is a variety of hot topics covered in these podcasts, but my favorite so far have been episodes about individuals who found themselves in difficult situations while dealing with the governments of different countries. It is a great way to learn about a particular country and the way its government operates from the speaker's first hand experience that you would simply not find anywhere else. I highly recommend Bribe, Swindle or Steal to everyone, even if you are not involved in the compliance industry. There is something for everyone, and the quality of the recordings is undeniable.
  • jbashir2
    Fascinating and informative.
    The time and effort that went in both on Alexandra Wrage's part and that of her guests shows in the impressive lineup of guests and the quality content of interviews. Great, significant work.
  • T. Littleman
    Outstanding!
    The conversation with Peter Elkind tells a great story about ENRON. This is the way podcasts should work: lots of information, an interesting person and a fine plot line. This is where to learn how corruption really works.
  • Swim-chick:)!!!!!!!
    Amazing series
    This type of content can't be found elsewhere. These are all excellent discussions.
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