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.
Breaking: Putin Kills Alexei Navalny
Trump Tells Putin to Invade NATO Nations
Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 6: The Great Moving Right Show
Tucker Carlson Goes to Moscow
Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 5: Guangcheng’s Year of Living Famously
Will Biden Bomb Iran?
Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 4: Coming To America
Netanyahu Rejects a Two-State Solution (again)
Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 3: A Dissident Is Born
Biden Launches Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen
Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 2: The Barefoot Lawyer
Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 1: Batman Gets Punched
How Israel’s War with Hamas Could Escalate Into a Regional Conflict
Introducing “Dissident At The Doorstep”
Zelensky's Plea To Congress
Henry Kissinger’s Complicated Legacy
How Long Will The Ceasefire In Gaza Hold?
Climate Special: A Look Ahead At COP28
Hospitals Under Siege In Gaza
One Month of War Between Israel and Hamas
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