by Brian Saady
The Rackets Podcast focuses on news related to organized crime. The subject matter isn't limited to traditional gangsters, such as drug cartels. The show also focuses heavily on white-collar criminals, including corrupt politicians, lobbyists, corporate criminals, crony capitalists, shady government officials, etc.
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March 6, 2025
<p>Rackets Podcast #31</p><p>India's second wealthiest person, Gautam Adani, is facing legal pressure from the U.S. government. This episode shows the legal, but unethical, means that wealthy donors can get U.S. congressmen to help clean up their image. It's a perfect example of the systemic corruption in D.C. and how money shapes our politics. </p><p><br /></p><p>Show notes at:</p><p><a href="briansaady.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">briansaady.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
January 20, 2025
<p>Rackets Podcast #30</p> <p><br></p> <p>Toby Muse is a foreign correspondent who has spent several years in Colombia. He discussed many observations from his book, "Kilo: Inside the Deadliest Cartels—From the Jungles to the Streets." He offers unique insight into the war on drugs. </p>
December 24, 2024
<p>Rackets Podcast #29</p> <p>This episode explores multiple notorious crime figures in South East Asia who have connections to the Chinese government. Some of them are members of China's United Front organizations, which are NGOs closely aligned with the CCP. There is an apparent mutually beneficial relationship in which these criminals are given freedom in exchange for their loyalty to the regime. </p> <p>Also, the massive explosion in the global supply of fentanyl is no accident. China's government provides tax incentives to these manufacturers and, in some cases, these companies are owned by the state.</p> <p>Show notes at briansaady.com</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rackets/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rackets/support</a>
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