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About TaxCast Norway (Pengeland in English)
Tax havens, financial secrecy, and other murky business, with hosts Jonas Veland and Ingrid Hjertaker. Interviews and content in English, originally published in the Norwegian podcast "Pengeland", made available for an international audience. Production and music by Kristoffer Lislegaard for Tax Justice Norway.
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- Pengeland
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- en
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- First episode
- 2 Feb 2021
- Latest episode
- 17 Aug 2026
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
17 Aug 2026
Tanzania: Faith, hope… and taxes? w/ Gwamaka Patrick Mwakyanjala
In this episode of Pengeland, we talk with Gwamaka Patrick Mwakyanjala, who works for Norwegian Church Aid (Kirkens Nødhjelp) in Tanzania. We hear about his experiences with advocacy to get the government to use tax reform to fund an important health project in 2023. Additionally, we gain insight into the role of civil society and faith-based groups in Tanzania today, and discuss how to ensure that tax revenues actually contribute to welfare—and don't disappear along the way. Hosts: Jonas Veland, Kaja Guttormsgaard Audio, video, and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard Click to watch video version on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7uX236fp43pCc-wNTAdxn-BPK9IYkxAL)
16 Jun 2026
Is the informal sector a tax goldmine? w/ Vanessa van den Boogaard
In low-income countries, large parts of the economy are characterized by informality, and low tax coverage. Governments and international development partners have long viewed the informal sector as an untapped goldmine for boosting national tax revenues. However, recent research suggests that this revenue potential may be overestimated. In this episode, we talk to Vanessa van den Boogaard from the International Center for Tax and Development (ICTD). We discuss why measures to tax the informal sector often fail, and where it actually pays to direct these efforts instead. Hosts: Jonas Veland, Kaja Guttormsgaard Audio, video, and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
20 Apr 2026
A New Start for Bangladesh? w/ Abdul Quddus
Two years ago, the regime in Bangladesh collapsed after 15 years of widespread corruption and authoritarian rule. In the wake of the revolution, an expert committee conducted an in-depth analysis, revealing the mechanisms of corruption and abuse of power within the fallen regime. Based on these findings, the committee proposed constitutional amendments. In 2026, the first elections since the revolution were held. Will this be the year Bangladesh gets a fresh start? In this episode, we talk with South Asia expert Abdul Quddus from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. He discusses the political landscape in Bangladesh, corruption, and the way forward following the world's first Gen Z-led revolution. Hosts: Jonas Veland, Kaja Guttormsgaard Audio, video, and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
15 Dec 2025
Who Profits from Nature? w/ Mark Burnett
Many resource-rich countries lose critical revenue because these resources are not managed well enough. The extractive industries are characterized by extensive corruption risks and aggressive tax planning. In this episode we are joined by Mark Burnett, EITI's Regional Director for Europe. The EITI – or Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative – is an international organization working for greater transparency in the extractive industries. We discuss EITI's history, the international standard for transparency, and the value of broad collaboration between authorities, industry, and civil society in the countries where they operate.We also discuss Norway; while there is a tradition of high transparency regarding oil and gas extraction here, will we be able to maintain this standard as mining operations expand?
15 Dec 2025
Taxation and Trust in Fragile States w/ Viljar Haavik & Gayatri Sahgal
We often think of tax as an exchange with the state – money in return for services and security. But what happens if this "social contract" is absent? In the world’s most fragile states, authorities often lack the ability to collect taxes and the capacity to provide basic services. In this episode we look at taxation as a way to understand the relationship between the state and the population. We speak with researchers Viljar Haavik from NUPI (Norwegian Institute of International Affairs) and Gayatri Sahgal from the Chr. Michelsen Institute. Both have conducted extensive research on taxation in fragile states and share their insights on how the social contract looks different in countries like Somalia and Liberia.
4 Jun 2025
Russia: War and Corruption w/ Alyona Vadysheva
Alyona Vadysheva, head of Transparency International Russia, discusses the inner workings of Russian corruption and how it informs the war in Ukraine in an interview with Jonas Veland and Kaja Guttormsgaard.
28 Feb 2025
The Super-Rich w/ Gabriel Zucman
The world's wealthiest people pay very little tax. The oligarchization of the United States illustrates how the massive wealth growth of the richest individuals translates into political influence that undermines democracy. What do the incomes and fortunes of the super-rich look like, why are we unable to tax them effectively, and how can we solve this issue? These questions are central to this episode of Pengeland, where we are joined by a true superstar in the world of taxation. Gabriel Zucman, an economics professor affiliated with the Paris School of Economics and the University of California, is also the director of the EU Tax Observatory. Over the past year, he has gained significant attention for his proposal on taxing the super-rich: a global minimum tax of two percent on their wealth. Hosts: Jonas Veland and Kaja Guttormsgaard Audio, video and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
20 Jan 2025
Trump: Global Taxation, Transparency, and Corruption w/ Zorka Milin
The U.S. gains a new old president. How will this impact the global tax regime, the fight against hidden ownership, and, not least, trust in institutions and democracy? We discuss what the Trump administration did regarding taxation and transparency during its first term and how these issues have evolved since. Looking ahead, we explore what the tax landscape might look like under Trump 2.0. Joining us is Zorka Milin from FACT Coalition—an American umbrella organization advocating for tax justice and transparency. Zorka guides us through U.S. economic policies from 2017 to 2029 and delivers some thought-provoking insights. Not everything is as bleak as one might think! Hosts: Jonas Veland and Kaja Guttormsgaard Audio, video and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
15 Oct 2024
How to stop tax avoidance w/ Jason Ward
Every year, the world loses 311 billion dollars to tax avoidance by large corporations. Australia has taken steps to address this issue, and now we hope Norway will follow suit! Tax avoidance and the use of tax havens have never been higher. However, we still have no way of seeing whether individual companies are paying sufficient taxes in the countries where they operate economically. This makes it difficult to tackle the problem. Behind the somewhat technical term "country-by-country reporting" lies an idea that could fundamentally change the international tax system. By demanding greater transparency, we can pave the way for a better method of taxing large corporations. This is currently being worked on in Australia. In this episode of Pengeland, we are joined by Jason Ward, the chief analyst at the organization CICTAR. He has been a leading figure in the effort to promote greater transparency in corporate tax payments in Australia. We talk with him about tax avoidance as a global issue, the work that has been done in Australia, and how Norway can follow suit Hosts: Jonas Veland and Kaja Guttormsgaard Guest: Jason Ward Audio, video, and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
26 Apr 2024
Extreme poverty and economic growth w/ Olivier de Schutter
Can we combat poverty without economic growth? In this episode, we talk with Olivier de Schutter, the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. His latest report addresses this very issue. How can we continue to fund education, health, and welfare while considering the planet's limitations? And what role will taxes and tax system reforms play in a growth-free future? Hosts: Jonas Veland and Kaja Guttormsgaard Sound, video, and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
14 Apr 2024
Tax Justice w/ Alex Cobham
Alex Cobham was in Oslo in December to discuss his latest book "What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Tax Justice?". Together with Cobham, we explore the history and possibilities of tax justice. We delve into the development and influence of the tax justice movement in connection with the Tax Justice Network's 20th anniversary. How has this movement shaped today's tax systems and transparency measures? And most importantly, what can we learn from the past to create a fairer and more sustainable economic policy for the future? This episode provides a unique insight into the complex world of tax justice, seen through the eyes of one of the leading experts in the field. You can expect an insightful conversation that not only sheds light on the challenges but also the opportunities that lie ahead in the fight for a more equitable economy. Hosts: Jonas Veland and Ingrid Hjertaker Sound, video, and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
19 Dec 2023
The world's biggest tax haven w/ Lukas Hakelberg
How is it that the world's most powerful country has become the best place to hide money? Last year, the latest edition of the Financial Secrecy Index, a ranking by the Tax Justice Network of the world's best countries for hiding money, was released. The United States was in first place, thus being called the world's largest tax haven for the first time. But why is that, really? The country is neither a small island state like the Cayman Islands nor a giant bank vault like Switzerland. In this interview from another episode of Pengeland, we are visited by Lukas Hakelberg, who is a postdoctoral researcher at the Free University of Berlin. He has written the book 'The Hypocritical Hegemon', which explains just this. The United States is the world's most powerful country, has the world's largest financial market, and has the greatest influence in international processes, such as in the OECD. At the same time, the US Congress is dominated by a super strong financial lobby, which means that even ambitious presidential administrations do not get their policies passed. Lukas explains how this has led to the United States emerging as the best place in the world to hide money, while through the OECD, it has put obstacles in the way for countries that want to follow suit. Thus, the world's most powerful country is now the world's largest tax haven. 'The Hypocritical Hegemon' is available in Open Access here: https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501748035/the-hypocritical-hegemon/ (https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501748035/the-hypocritical-hegemon/#bookTabs=1)#bookTabs (https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501748035/the-hypocritical-hegemon/#bookTabs=1)=1 (https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501748035/the-hypocritical-hegemon/#bookTabs=1) Hosts: Jonas Veland and Ingrid Hjertaker Sound, video, and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
30 May 2023
EU Court of Justice vs Transparency in Tax Havens w/ Maira Martini
Tax havens have perfected the art of offering services that bypass laws and regulations in other countries. The lack of transparency regarding the ownership of shell companies and trusts, and what goes on within them, has made tax havens a useful tool for everything from tax evasion to corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing. The demand for greater transparency in ownership within tax havens has therefore been at the core of efforts by governments and civil society organizations to combat these harmful activities – a battle in which transparency advocates seemed to be constantly winning new victories, and where greater openness was being pushed through in more and more countries. But in November of last year, things took a turn. After several years of continuous progress in establishing public registries of the actual owners of a company, a ruling from the EU Court of Justice last year was described as a massive setback in the fight for transparency. This interview is an exerpt from an episode of the Norwegian podcast “Pengeland”. In this interview we speak with Maira Martini, who will provide us with a deeper understanding of this issue. She leads the work on transparency solutions at the global secretariat of Transparency International and is among the leading experts in Europe in her field. The hosts for this episode are Peter Ringstad and Julie Brun Bjørkheim. Mixing and music by Kristoffer Lislegaard.
24 Jan 2023
How South Africa was hijacked by powerful interests w/ Michael Marchant
Many associate South Africa with an inspiring story of the fight against apartheid, whichhad a happy ending when Nelson Mandela and Frederik Willem de Klerkreceived theNobel Peace Prize in 1993. But history never ends. In this episode of Taxcast Norway, we will hear how South Africa – under former president Jacob Zuma – became so permeated with corruption that agovernment – appointed commission referred to the country as a captured state. This hashad disastrous consequences for the country's development. The guest in this episode is Michael Marchant, who is head of investigations in the SouthAfrican organization Open Secrets. Through a series of articles andreports, they haveuncovered how Zuma and powerful elites systematically attacked state institutions thatcould expose and stop their corruption. Through media revelations and popular opposition, the pressure on Zuma was so great thathe was forced to resign. What’s next, for the once hopeful country? The episode was recorded on November 16. Presenters: Peter Ringstad and Ingrid Hjertaker Audio production and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard Episode notes: Open Secrets website: https://www.opensecrets.org.za/ (https://www.opensecrets.org.za/) Link to the report «Wanted: The State Capture Conspirators»:https://www.opensecrets.org.za/wanted-the-conspirators/ (https://www.opensecrets.org.za/wanted-the-conspirators/) The website of «The judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of state capture, corruption and fraud in the public sector» https://www.statecapture.org.za (https://www.statecapture.org.za/)
15 Dec 2022
Fishy Networks: Who profits from illegal fishing w/ Alfonso Daniels
According to a new report, African countries are drained of more than 10 billion US dollarsannually, as a result of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Countries in South America and Southeast Asia are also affected. In most cases, the fishing is carried out by large commercial fishing companies, where the ownership of the fishing boats is hidden through layers of tax haven companies, as well as ship registration in so-called flags of convenience. This activity not only robs the states of much-needed tax revenue, but also contributes to overfishing which destroys fish stocks and affects communities who depend on traditional coastal fishing. In this episode, we talk to the main author of the report "Fishy Networks", Alfonso Daniels from the Financial Transparency Coalition. He explains the economic, human and environmental consequences of illegal fishing taking place on an industrial scale. This episode is presented in collaboration with TaxCapDev – a research dissemination collaboration coordinated by the Chr. Michelsen Institute, NUPI and Tax Justice Norway. The episode was recorded on November 15. Presenters: Peter Ringstad and Ingrid Hjertaker Audio production and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard Episode notes: The report can be downloaded here: https://financialtransparency.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FTC-fishy-Network-OCT-2022-Final.pdf (https://financialtransparency.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FTC-fishy-Network-OCT-2022-Final.pdf) Financial Transparency Coalition website: https://financialtransparency.org/ (https://financialtransparency.org/)
10 May 2022
4 - National debt crisis for development countries - the situation in Sri Lanka with prof. Kanchana Ruwanpura
In this episode of TaxCast Norway we talk to professor Kanchana Ruwanpura from the University of Gothenburg about the situation in Sri Lanka. This is an excerpt from a longer episode in Norwegian: https://www.spreaker.com/user/taxcastnorge/20220427a-sri-lanka-5-norsk (https://www.spreaker.com/user/taxcastnorge/20220427a-sri-lanka-5-norsk) The episode was recorded 27.04.2022. Guest: - Professor Kanchana Ruwanpura - University of Gothenburg Hosts: - Peter Ringstad, advisor at Tax Justice Norway - Ingrid Hjertaker, PhD at Høyskolen Innlandet, researching central bank policies Production and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
19 Jan 2022
3 - Tax Treaties with developing countries – Harmful and undemocratic? w/ Martin Hearson, International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD
In this episode of TaxCast Norway we talk to Martin Hearson from the International Centre for Tax and Development about tax treaties and try to answer why developing countries, who seemingly only limit their ability to tax foreign multinationals through tax treaties with rich countries, still have signed thousands of them. Guest: - Martin Hearson, author of «Imposing Standards, The North-South Dimension to Global Tax Politics». Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, and International Tax Programme Lead for the International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD). Hosts: - Peter Ringstad and Julie Kristine Wood, Tax Justice Network - Norway Production and music: - Kristoffer Lislegaard.
21 Dec 2021
2 - Kenya’s President and his wealth abroad w/Francis Kairu – Tax Justice Network Africa
It has long been known that the powerful Kenyatta family holds a great deal of wealth within Kenyas’ borders. The global document leak #PandoraPapers has recently disclosed that Kenya’s sitting president and his family also have wealth stashed away abroad. This has led to public outcry in the country. Guest: - Francis Kairu, Policy Advisor, Tax Justice Network - Africa Hosts: - Peter Ringstad, Tax Justice Network – Norway - Kristoffer Lislegaard Production and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard This episode is produced as part of the TaxCapDev collaboration between Tax Justice Network – Norway, NUPI and CMI.
2 Feb 2021
1 - How Much are Tax Havens Costing Us? w/ Kimberly Clausing and Alex Cobham
Just days before she was appointed as the Biden-administration head of Office for Tax Analysis at the US Treasury, a conversation between Kimberly Clausing and Alex Cobham and our hosts Peter Ringstad and Ingrid Hjertaker about the art of estimating profit shifting to tax havens, and a plan for pragmatic tax reform for the US. Papers discussed in this interview: - Kimberly Clausing: Five Lessons on Profit Shifting from the U.S. Country by Country Data https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3736287 (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3736287) - The State of Tax Justice 2020: https://www.taxjustice.net/reports/the-state-of-tax-justice-2020/ (https://www.taxjustice.net/reports/the-state-of-tax-justice-2020/) Guests: - Kimberly Clausing, Deputy Assistant Secretary, US Treasury; Economist and Professor. - Alex Cobham, Chief Executive Director, Tax Justice Network, Economist Hosts: - Peter Ringstad, advisor at Tax Justice Network - Norway - Ingrid Hjertaker, PhD at Høyskolen Innlandet, researching central bank policies Production and music: Kristoffer Lislegaard
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