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Power Corrupts

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by Brian Klaas

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Does power corrupt? Absolutely. This is the podcast about the hidden—and often nefarious—forces that shape our world. Election rigging. Smuggling. Narcopolitics. Ransom. Conspiracy Theories. North Korean bank heists. Cults. Drug Lords. Voodoo. Money laundering. Assassinations. Unhinged conspiracy theories. Unbelievable stories. Stitched together with the help of world-leading experts. Created and narrated by Dr. Brian Klaas, a political scientist and columnist for The Washington Post. Join our exclusive Patreon community for uncut interviews, episodes early and much more: Patreon.com/powercorrupts

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Recent Episodes

November 23, 2021

The Dark Side of AI

<div class="def"> <div class="def"> <div class="gmail_default">Artificial intelligence is the frontier of human innovation. But it has a dark side, too. In this episode, we explore how AI intersects with everything from criminology to creative writing -- and in the process, we see how biased algorithms have the power to do enormous harm in modern society.</div> <p> </p> <p>You can support our work here: <a href= "http://patreon.com/powercorrupts">Patreon.com/powercorrupts</a></p> <p> </p> <p>And you can buy Brian’s book, Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us, here (or wherever you buy books): </p> <p><a href= "https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Corruptible/Brian-Klaas/9781982154097"> https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Corruptible/Brian-Klaas/9781982154097</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p> </p> <p>Twitter - <a href= "twitter.com/powrcorrupts">twitter.com/powrcorrupts</a></p> <p>Instagram - <a href= "instagram.com/powercorruptspodcast">instagram.com/powercorruptspodcast</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="def"> </div>

November 16, 2021

Space Wars

<p>Is the next war going to happen in space? What are space weapons like, anyway? And why should we be worried about the space ventures of billionaires? In this episode, we look at the militarization of space, including everything from giant space mirrors to a new Chinese space weapon that flies right over the South Pole.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <div class="def"> <div class="def"> <p>You can support our work here: <a href= "http://patreon.com/powercorrupts">Patreon.com/powercorrupts</a></p> <p> </p> <p>And you can buy Brian’s new book, Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us, here (or wherever you buy books): </p> <p><a href= "https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Corruptible/Brian-Klaas/9781982154097"> https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Corruptible/Brian-Klaas/9781982154097</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p> </p> <p>Twitter - <a href= "twitter.com/powrcorrupts">twitter.com/powrcorrupts</a></p> <p>Instagram - <a href= "instagram.com/powercorruptspodcast">instagram.com/powercorruptspodcast</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="def"> </div> <p> </p>

November 9, 2021

Loot

<div class="def"> <p>Is it a crime to steal back something that was once yours?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>That's the question we'll tackle this week, as we look at a string of sophisticated art heists aimed at reclaiming some stolen heritage objects. And we'll explore how Facebook is facilitating the illicit trafficking of stolen cultural objects, all out in the open.</p> <p> </p> <p>You can support our work here: <a href= "http://patreon.com/powercorrupts">Patreon.com/powercorrupts</a></p> <p> </p> <p>And you can buy Brian’s new book, Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us, here (or wherever you buy books): </p> <p><a href= "https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Corruptible/Brian-Klaas/9781982154097"> https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Corruptible/Brian-Klaas/9781982154097</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on social media:</p> <p> </p> <p>Twitter - <a href= "twitter.com/powrcorrupts">twitter.com/powrcorrupts</a></p> <p>Instagram - <a href= "instagram.com/powercorruptspodcast">instagram.com/powercorruptspodcast</a></p> </div>

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What is Power Corrupts?: Does power corrupt? Absolutely. This is the podcast about the hidden—and often nefarious—forces that shape our world. Election rigging. Smuggling. Narcopolitics. Ransom. Conspiracy Theories. North Korean bank heists. Cults. Drug Lords. Voodoo. Money laundering. Assassinations. Unhinged conspiracy theories. Unbelievable stories. Stitched together with the help of world-leading experts. Created and narrated by Dr. Brian Klaas, a political scientist and columnist for The Washington Post.

Join our exclusive Patreon community for uncut interviews, episodes early and much more: Patreon.com/powercorrupts
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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