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Bribe, Swindle or Steal

Alexandra Addison-Wrage

Booking Overview

A specialized interview podcast focused on financial crime, anti-corruption, bribery, fraud, money laundering, sanctions, and related enforcement, featuring academics, attorneys, investigative journalists, authors, and senior public-sector experts. Credible pitches include anti-corruption practitioners, compliance and white-collar crime attorneys, investigative reporters, policy experts, and authors with substantive research or frontline experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established subject-matter authority and relevant professional prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 453

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 824 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

brad@creativezombie.com

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Host

Alexandra Addison-Wrage - President of TRACE and an expert in anti-bribery compliance and international anti-corruption practices.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established experts in anti-corruption, financial crime, compliance, white-collar crime, international enforcement, transnational crime, financial investigations, or related public policy, often with senior government, legal, academic, investigative, or author credentials.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of established anti-corruption, crime, or compliance organizations, Senior government or international-institution experience, Published books or significant investigative research, Academic expertise in financial crime, corruption, or transnational crime, Practice experience advising on regulatory and compliance matters

Recent Guest Discussions

Nicola Bonucci - The History And Enforcement Challenges Of The OECD Anti-bribery Convention, Cross-border Investigations, Bribery Solicitation, Political Influence, And Corporate Risks.

Bradley Hope - The 1mdb Financial Scandal, Investigative Research, And Leonardo Dicaprio’s Connection To The Case.

Louise Shelley - The Links Between Corruption, Organized Crime, And Terrorism.

Carrie Cohen - The Regulatory And Compliance Implications Of Blockchain Technology And Cryptocurrency.

Sarah Chayes - The History Of Corruption In America, Its Systemic Effects, And Possible Reforms.

Recent Topics

Business, Financial Crime, Anti Corruption, Fraud, Money Laundering

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Bribe, Swindle or Steal
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Where's the Cavalry: Global Anti-Corruption Efforts

August 26, 2026

At the 2025 TRACE Annapolis Forum, Nicola Bonucci, Associate Professor at Paris Cité and former General Counsel of the OECD, reflects on 25 years of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and the evolving challenges of global enforcement. From uncertainties around FCPA guidance, political influence, and uneven implementation, to questions about the U.S.'s continued leadership in anti-bribery efforts, Nicola highlights the risks companies face in an increasingly unpredictable landscape—where cross-b...

1MDB

August 19, 2026

Bradley Hope, co-founder of Project Brazen, describes his team's in-depth research into Malaysia's 1MDB scandal- and where Leonardo DiCaprio fits in.   This episode was originally published on 18 October 2017.  

Dirty Entanglements: Corruption, Crime and Terrorism

August 12, 2026

Louise Shelley, founder of the Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center, discusses her book about the links between the three international scourges.   This episode was originally published on 17 January 2018.  

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How do I get in touch with Bribe, Swindle or Steal?

Bribe, Swindle or Steal is hosted by Alexandra Addison-Wrage. Its publicly listed email is brad@creativezombie.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Bribe, Swindle or Steal?

The publicly listed email for Bribe, Swindle or Steal: brad@creativezombie.com.

How many listeners does Bribe, Swindle or Steal have?

Podseeker estimates Bribe, Swindle or Steal reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Bribe, Swindle or Steal?

Bribe, Swindle or Steal typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established experts in anti-corruption, financial crime, compliance, white-collar crime, international enforcement, transnational crime, financial investigations, or related public policy, often with senior government, legal, academic, investigative, or author credentials. Common among recent guests: Leadership of established anti-corruption, crime, or compliance organizations; Senior government or international-institution experience; Published books or significant investigative research. Recent guests include Nicola Bonucci, Bradley Hope, and Louise Shelley.

How hard is it to get booked on Bribe, Swindle or Steal?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Bribe, Swindle or Steal cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Financial Crime, Anti Corruption, Fraud, and Money Laundering. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

brad@creativezombie.com

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