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Power Corrupts

Power Corrupts

© Brian Klaas
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© 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.

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

2020-02-16

What just happened? ...

As there was some scary music i saw in a shadow a spinning plate . My god I thought it was a spaceship!! Lol but scary amazing podcasts tho❄️
Georgina🥇🍿
2020-02-07

Fascinating

Diverse topics and superbly researched, this is a binge-worthy podcasting.
Utterly riveting.
GMATReasoningSucks
2019-10-27

Don’t miss this.

So important to listen to these stories from the world’s dark underbelly. Beautifully written and delivered. You can’t put it down.
Mark from Bucks
2019-09-29

Life changing Podcast

Exceptionally well researched, written and produced, this podcast is without a doubt the best I have listened to. It is captivating, stirring and highly poignant. I talk about my learnings from this podcast regularly and recommend it most whole heartedly.
clankbews
2019-09-26

Probably the best info political podcast to date.

I doubt words can actually describe the entire podcast, no words can’t.
How amazing that everything he described in the podcast seems to be reoccurring before our very eyes.
Witch hunt by President Trump is classic example and the failed British parliament and the power corrupt.
Despite Supreme Court judgement, the PM insist his right and the court is wrong, who is corrupt here the court or the MP’s or PM
בּרוך
2019-09-23

A great podcast

I love this podcast. Interesting subject matter, well researched, presented and produced. It's a bit like an upgraded Revisionist History.
Crystal Lake2
2019-09-05

Great listen

Just stumbled across this. Really informative, interesting podcast
DanielBC92
2019-08-25

Corruption All Over The Globe

Ever wondered about the politics, philosophy and effects of corruption in all corners of the world? This podcast does a great job of bringing an awesome level of research to you in an entertaining and easily digestible way. Prepare to uncover the myriad ways power can corrupt everyone and everything you know.
Moonsan82
2019-08-25

Spectacular

Simply spectacular podcast. Well researched, narrated with some fantastic contributions from experts.
Difficult not to be unsettled by some of the subjects but Somehow there is always a sprinkling of hope in each pocast.
Whilst the subjects are often explored through historical events they are often still relevant to today. Thanks for helping me make sense of today’s world!
N.Arora
2019-08-22

Power corrupts

I am an avid listener to podcasts and this is one of the best. It covers a much wider areas of local and global politics than the title suggests. Each episode is a well constructed narrative infused with Brian Klass’ engaging personality. He wears his intellectual and academic credentials very lightly which makes this easy and enjoyable to listen to.
Rachel bolt
2019-08-22

Insightful and well researched.

Absolutely loved this podcast. Digs under the surface of the conversations we don't want to have. Informative, well researched and brilliantly presented. If you're interested in how the world really works, then you should listen to this.
Stentorian
2019-08-19

Power Corrupts

Perfectly balanced between history and current affairs, Brian explains the murky going’s on between politics, power, money and greed.
Doubting Tom
2019-08-18

Believe the hype

Terrific work. Thanks so much for all the effort that goes into making this. It’s smart, thought provoking and insightful. Oh - and really interesting.
zaphod253
2019-08-15

Fantastic podcast

Best podcast series out there by far. Could not recommend it more highly. Insightful, perfectly paced and well produced
tomw1985
2019-08-14

Outstanding!!

Brilliant and insightful.
Dee741
2019-08-11

Awesome

Love this podcast, it cuts through, is well structured and makes you question the world around you.
Muz the Mole
2019-08-08

Fantastic

I can honestly say that this is one of the best podcasts I have ever listened to.
Leamster
2019-08-04

Just brilliant

Thank you for making this. SOOOO good.
Simon Kelly UK
2019-08-02

Fascinating

Interesting topics which give a different perspective on behaviour that is coercive and controlling
First review by me
2019-07-29

Brian Klass

Really interesting topics covered by Brian, compulsive listening.
chahin1
2019-07-28

Brilliant

I have listened to so many podcasts but boy, Power Corrupt is in a league of its own. It's an informative and well source podcast that you learn so much stuff from. Thank you, Brian and the team for this gem.
Bastee80
2019-07-25

Exceptional

Absolutely essential listening in 2019 and beyond.
dnlwrd
2019-07-25

Letters of last resort

Overall a massive fan of these podcasts, very interesting and have highlighted areas of history and current affairs I don’t knew anything about. However in the latest podcast (last resort) there were two major issues I had, one being that you referred to the troubles in Ireland as a ‘low level war’ which I find very offensive and misleading and theta you also claimed Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out using the nuclear deterrence which again is misleading, he said it’s a last resort but hasn’t ruled out using it. Two points of issue in an overall enjoyable podcast.
Matttill
2019-07-21

Great listen

35 yrs listener from bham UK.
Well researched, structured and narrated podcast - has helped me uncover loads of books which branch off from stories covered in the episodes!
Really interesting and insightful listen - if not a little depressing because of the levels of cruelty and greed that exists in societies around the world - definitely recommend !
N8_hu
2019-07-07

Not suitable, even for channel 4

So here’s a recommendation from a boy who listens to, too much news - this stuff is news, deeply disturbing, often fascinating, mostly depressing, and yet - strangely amusing. I suspect that when AI has ‘wiped’ humanity, it will reference this podcast in it’s summary report to ‘future’ Facebook’s core CPU.
Ian's lost
2019-07-06

Thrilling

Phenomenal insight into the darker region and reality of our world. An addictive listen and will be highly recommending to everyone, informative and hard hitting enjoyed every episode.
McKenzieD1997
2019-07-06

Interesting, thought provoking

A brilliantly unique podcast that explores big topics in an accessible way. Well researched. Have been recommending to all my friends.
Jlc108
2019-06-30

Intense. Immense

Every episode could be a series, every story a movie. The density of fascinating, worrying tales and issues is amazing yet hopeful.
phall010
2019-06-17

Amazingly done

Extremely well done podcast. The topics are presented clearly and I appreciate how many of the examples are from parts of the world not often in the news.
rminami2
2019-06-13

Amazing

The best podcast I’ve heard in a while, the story telling by the narrator is gripping and leaves you wanting to hear more.
ZR902
2019-06-10

Great series

I have really enjoyed the episodes I have listened to so far. The topics are really interesting and Brian’s commentary is amusing and entertaining.
ukdawg
2019-05-26

Thought-provoking, entertaining and clever!

This expertly researched and engagingly narrated podcast is worth a listen - it’s a unique perspective on the issues of today.
Alanna Ins
2019-05-23

Excellent listen 👌🏻

Very interesting stories - good research and a solid narrative
Chris C KE
2019-05-08

Recommend

Important stores yet fascinating to listen too!
Arclightfire
2019-05-08

Informative & insightful.

Subscribe and add Power Corrupts to your routine!
fradcliffe
2019-05-05

Gripping stuff

Made a long journey pass fast - stats, facts, global, local. Fascinating
cowparsley
2019-05-02

Captivating

Just like in his books, Brian’s storytelling, mixing academic research with anecdotes and a touch of humour, brings entertainment to the field of political science.
camille zn
2019-04-30

Expert podcast on the authoritarianism under the garb of democracy

Brian has travelled the world over the years to produce top class research on the increasing authoritarianism under the garb of democracy in the modern world. His podcast on how elections are manipulated should no doubt prove to be an important resource for anyone interested in understanding the gaps in our democracy the world over today, and hopefully using this knowledge to uphold voters’ agency in whatever little or big way possible.
Usama Khilji
2019-04-29

This is the most excited I’ve ever been about a podcast!

Klaas is an amazing writer and commentator on global politics. I cannot wait to see what the podcast has the offer: the trailer is so exciting!
Ivan Lubenko
2019-04-27

Would recommend

Brian is an intelligent and thoughtful storyteller and the podcast is highly engaging. Would certainly recommend
Jasper1503
2019-04-26

Wonderful!

Brian Klass is a wonderful presenter and has a demonstrated academic history on topics like corruption. I was lucky enough to be taught by him at the LSE about the relationship between capitalism and democracy.
Joecool13
2019-04-19

Important new series

In a timely and insightful new series, Brian Klaas offers a glimpse behind the dark curtain to reveal the true extent to which power corrupts. Featuring contributions from a range of superbly qualified guests, the series expands upon Brian’s important work exposing despotism and political corruption in all its forms.
You’ve seen him on your TV, you’ve read his books and you may be been fortunate enough to have seen him deliver one of his excellent presentations. Now enjoy his latest offering and discover the true extent to which power corrupts.
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