In this gripping episode of "Corruption Talks," host Fernando Forattini is joined by Declan Hill, a distinguished investigative journalist and academic known for his expertise in match fixing, gambling, and sports corruption. This episode explores the dangerous liaisons between major sports, television networks, and gambling sites, and how these relationships foster a culture prone to bribery and corruption. We also delve into philosophical and technical discussions on crime prevention and law enforcement, highlighting the influence of organized crime in sports gambling. Tune in for a fun and profound exploration of these critical issues, and join us as we dissect the layers of corruption infiltrating the world of sports.

If you got interested, don't forget to check out his seminal book, "The Fix"!

Welcome to "Corruption Talks!", a podcast where we uncover and dissect the many faces of corruption and its impact on society. I'm your host Fernando Forattini, and in today’s episode, we delve into the often-overlooked yet critical issue of sextortion. Joining me is Rob Gillanders, an expert in economics and co-director of the DCU Anti-Corruption Research Centre. Together, we will explore how sextortion not only infringes on individual rights but also poses significant obstacles to entrepreneurship and equitable access to government services. We'll discuss the urgent need for comprehensive anti-corruption strategies that address this insidious form of corruption. Stay tuned as we unravel the complexities of sextortion and its far-reaching implications.

In this episode we talk to Prof. José Atiles Osoria from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prof. Atiles Osoria presents a nuanced analysis of corruption and anti-corruption policies in Puerto Rico amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He argues that these policies, rather than mitigating corruption, have exacerbated both corrupt practices and social inequalities. Drawing on historical antecedents rooted in U.S. colonization, he shows how these policies operate within a complex framework of external impositions, complicating Puerto Rico's efforts to combat not only corruption but also pressing emergencies like COVID-19. Furthermore, we explore the paradoxical role of technology, which, instead of curtailing corruption, has facilitated the rise of corrupt industries under the guise of fighting corruption. This episode offers an in-depth look at the challenges of corruption and social inequality, embedded in a larger historical and technological context.