Wicked Coin
Wicked Coin
Podcast Description
Power and corruption … two sides of a Wicked Coin. In this podcast, hosts Tatiana Sainati, co-chair of Wiley’s Global Disputes Practice, and Diana Shaw, a partner in Wiley’s White Collar & Government Investigations Practice tell the stories of the world’s largest, most salacious corruption scandals. Together they explore the myriad ways in which corruption creeps into the hearts and minds of men and women, the consequences of corruption for perpetrators and victims alike, and the red flags that, had they been identified and addressed, might have changed the course of history.
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The podcast delves into intricate corruption scandals such as Brazil's Operation Car Wash, Ukraine’s corruption legacy under Viktor Yanukovych, FIFA's sports scandal, and the Fat Leonard scandal involving the U.S. Navy, exploring the historical context, personal consequences, and systemic issues tied to these events.
Podcast by Wicked Coin
In this jaw-dropping episode of Wicked Coin, hosts Diana Shaw and Tatiana Sainati are joined by their Wiley colleague Rob Walker – former Chief Counsel to both the House and Senate Ethics Committees – for an unflinching look at the rise and fall of George Santos. From fabricating his résumé and heritage to defrauding donors and misusing campaign funds, Santos’ story is a masterclass in audacity and deception. Tune in as the Wiley team unpacks how a man built on lies made it to Congress – and what ultimately brought him down. For more on the rise and fall of George Santos, check out “The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos” by Mark Chiusano.
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