Corruption
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Corruption has been mentioned in 8 episodes across 8 podcasts, first heard Oct 2019 on Fela Kuti. Discussed as a key tactic used by autocratic leaders to undermine democracy.
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index published annually by Transparency International, a German registered association, since 1995. It scores and ranks countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as assessed by experts and business executives. The CPI generally defines corruption as an "abuse of entrusted power for private gain".
| Mentioned in | 8 episodes on 8 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2019 on Fela Kuti |
| Field | Political Science, Law |
| Domain | Political Science |
What do podcasts say about Corruption?
4 quotes, recorded on The Diary Of A CEO and The Daily Show.
Rise in high-end corruption...
The Diary Of A CEO · · Hear itHe is always transparent with his corruption.
The Daily Show · · Hear itThe way power tends to corrupt.
PowerfulJRE · · Hear itEveryone kind of figured out what she was doing... saw the corruption.
TRUE CRIME Loser · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Corruption?
6 shows discussed Corruption in these episodes.
- The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode
Rise in high-end corruption...
Pulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It’s Too Late - Anne Applebaum - The Daily Show — 1 episode
He is always transparent with his corruption.
Bondi Spins Out Over Epstein Questions & Olympian Confesses Affair on Live TV | The Daily Show - Glenn Beck — 1 episode
The society is accepting this corruption.
The WORST crooks in Minnesota AREN'T Somalis - Theo Von — 1 episode
The corruption of the government.
Dave Smith | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #632 - PowerfulJRE — 1 episode
The way power tends to corrupt.
Joe Rogan Experience #2408 - Bret Weinstein - TRUE CRIME Loser — 1 episode
Everyone kind of figured out what she was doing... saw the corruption.
Tiffany Henyard - THE END IS NEAR
Who talks about Corruption on podcasts?
Corruption came up; the most recent mention was May 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO.
- Pulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It’s Too Late - Anne Applebaum on The Diary Of A CEO (May 2026)
- Bondi Spins Out Over Epstein Questions & Olympian Confesses Affair on Live TV | The Daily Show on The Daily Show (Feb 2026)
- Joe Rogan Experience #2408 - Bret Weinstein on PowerfulJRE (Nov 2025)
- Tiffany Henyard - THE END IS NEAR on TRUE CRIME Loser (Feb 2025)
- The WORST crooks in Minnesota AREN'T Somalis on Glenn Beck (Jan 2026)
The society is accepting this corruption.
- Dave Smith | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #632 on Theo Von (Jan 2026)
The corruption of the government.
Which podcasts mention Corruption most?
PowerfulJRE (1 episode), The Diary Of A CEO (1 episode) and The Daily Show (1 episode) mention Corruption most.
- PowerfulJRE — 1 episode · More topics from PowerfulJRE
- The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode · More topics from The Diary Of A CEO
- The Daily Show — 1 episode · More topics from The Daily Show
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode · More topics from The Ezra Klein Show
- Theo Von — 1 episode · More topics from Theo Von
More podcast appearances
- Fela Kuti - Confusion Break Bones (C.B.B.) on Fela Kuti
- Stop Acting Like This is Normal | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show
What is Corruption mentioned alongside?
Corruption is most often mentioned alongside Nigeria, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Township Supervisor.
Affiliated with: Nigeria
Mentioned together: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Township Supervisor, Political Podcast, Taxpayer Money Misuse, Bonnie Freeman, Extortion, Lori Lightfoot, Sexual assault, Federal Investigation, General Fund