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Power Corrupts

Power Corrupts

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/powercorruptsBrian Klaas Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Introducing Power Corrupts

    Introducing Power Corrupts
    Mar 24 2019

    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. Hear the trailer now and subscribe. Season 2 coming February 6th 2020.

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    Power Corrupts is written and narrated by Brian Klaas. The executive producer and sound editor is George McDonagh.
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    2 mins
  • How to Rig an Election

    How to Rig an Election
    May 1 2019
    How do you rig an election—and get away with it? Why did a cult try to poison an entire county to win a local election? And what about using disappearing ink, or threatening arson, or name doubles? This episode shows how the amateurs rig elections — with hilarious mix-ups and puréed beavers — and how the pros get away with it. Support the show on Patreon at Patreon.com/powercorrupts ------

    Power Corrupts is written and narrated by Brian Klaas. The executive producer is George McDonagh. Alex Portfelix is the producer and sound editor. Theme music is by Scott Holmes.

    News clips in this episode came from PBS, KKGW in Portland, Euronews, and CBS News.
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    51 mins
  • Conspiracy Theories

    Conspiracy Theories
    May 1 2019
    Why do some people believe unhinged conspiracy theories? How are they affecting our politics? How did insane theories—like QAnon—convert millions of people? Did John Kerry split a hurricane in half with a laser beam from Antarctica? What's really lurking beneath the Denver airport? And what can we do about these unhinged beliefs, given that America now has a Conspiracy-Theorist-in-Chief? Support the show on Patreon at Patreon.com/powercorrupts ------

    Power Corrupts is written and narrated by Brian Klaas. The executive producer is George McDonagh. Alex Portfelix is the producer and sound editor. Theme music is by Scott Holmes.
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    56 mins
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I've absolutely obsessed with this podcast at the moment. Gives you enough depth to learn a lot each episode but covers a huge range of topics. Brian is fantastic and the editing keeps it interesting without distracting from the content.
A must listen for anyone wanting to understand how our world works.

Gripping and Insightful

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Such a good listen for all our family. Provoking great discussion over the dinner table about many things in our modern world.

Fascinating

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