Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor are back for Season 2 of World Corrupt! And this time, Rog and Tommy are diving into how Saudi Arabia, the biggest exporter of oil in the world and a nation in the news for human rights abuses, became the latest geopolitical power player sweeping global soccer. The Saudis have poured billions of dollars into the world’s most popular sport, including signing superstar players like Cristiano Ronaldo to eye-popping contracts. But the crown jewel in the Saudi investment portfolio? That would be the take over of one of England’s most historic football clubs, Newcastle United. A team with a rich history from an impoverished corner of the country, Newcastle had fallen upon hard times…and they welcomed the Saudis with open arms. But at what cost? Listen to the first episode of this four part series to find out.
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Trump’s foreign IOUs
Assassin-in-Chief
The Missing Peace
Trump’s military complex
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The RNC live from Jerusalem
Blockbuster Senate report on Russian election interference
Kamala Harris on the world stage
Explosions in Beirut
Ambassadors Gone Wild
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Dems in Congress push for a more progressive foreign policy
Trump’s cruel immigration policies
Russian bounties with Rep Adam Schiff
John Bolton’s sh*tty book
Assault on the press and democracy in the Philippines
Why policing is better abroad
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