Episode 1762 • • 2:14:33 - 2:19:47
1762: Stick Fight
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Bribes and International Business
A donor note from "Animas of Dogpatch" sparks a discussion on the reported 180-day suspension of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by the Trump administration. The suspension is framed as a move to allow American companies to compete more effectively in global markets where bribery is common. The hosts explore the implications of "tax-deductible bribes" for national security.