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Corruption, money laundering, negotiation of slave labor and espionage—just a few of the nefarious activities committed by various representatives of government across the world.
With these activities festering beneath the surface of the waters of the world, one thing is for sure…without men and women like Bradley Hope, much of what is done in the dark among these criminal institutions would still be hidden in the dark.
On this week’s episode of “Undermoney”, Jay Newman sits down with journalist and author of “The Billion Dollar Whale”, Bradley Hope. Bradley is a pioneer and titan in the world of investigative journalism and reporting, and was one of the key individuals that helped uncover one of the greatest frauds of all time, the 1MBD scandal.
Tune in as they discuss hidden worlds, the inner workings of corrupt governmental systems. and ways that the nations of the world can ban together to weed out the criminality and manipulation of government across the world.
Main Takeaways:
00:00-13:00 | The 1MDB Scandal and the Infamy of Jho Low
13:00-26:00 | The Nefarious Workings of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family
26:00-39:00 | Diplomatic Abuse and Inner workings of Governmental Embassies
39:00-52:00 | “Undermoney Systems”, and the Danger of Cryptocurrency
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Throughout history, totalitarian regimes such as Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union have committed atrocities against humanity.
These megalomaniacs fight against western government and democracy with a singular goal—to reign over the world.
China has been quietly fighting a cold war against the United States that echoes that of the 20th century Cold War between the Soviet Union and the U.S. Although concrete evidence is hard to collect in black and white, all the pieces indicating the intentions of China are shown through the actions of the regime of the CCP and Chinese President, Xi Jinping.
In this episode of “Undermoney”, host Jay Newman interviews The Jamestown Foundation’s Chief Chairman, Willem de Vogel. Jay and Willem discuss the dangers that the current Chinese government poses on the United States, its economy and the very way of life in the West.
When it comes to to security of our freedom as a nation, knowing our enemy is key. Tune in to this new episode of “Undermoney” to educate yourself on the inner workings of the Chinese Communist Party and what must happen to secure America’s safety.
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Media coverage on the war in Ukraine has dwindled, but Russian efforts to destroy the prosperity and infrastructure of the Ukraine has not.
The Ukraine possesses valuable assets—it is the fifth largest exporter in the world for wheat, the second largest for corn and counts for about half of the world’s sunflower oil. Most of its territory is agricultural, and its soil is rich ground for the development of crops. If you haven’t guessed this already, Russia wants to possess these assets. In this new episode of Undermoney, host Jay Newman had the honor of speaking with Jim Glassman, the Chief Spokesperson for the ISRP—the Initiative for the Study of Russian Piracy. ISRP’s goal is to shine a light on how Russia is stealing Ukrainian assets, and reveal the devastating ripple effects felt throughout the globe. Together, Jay and Jim use Undermoney as a platform to expose Russian war crimes—and discuss what can be done to stop it. Tune in to this new episode of “Undermoney” to see where the money trail leads…
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On the surface, the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States is one of peace and protection. As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico enjoys the benefit of having United States military protection along with the freedom of maintaining their independence and governmental operations. However, all is not what it seems. Government intervention on part of the United States allowed room for politicians to manipulate numbers regarding required budgets and syphon money from governmental programs into the self-interests of corrupt politicians—all under the guise of debt management and relief. In this episode of “Undermoney”, Jay Newman sits down with Cate Long, Founder of the Puerto Rican Clearinghouse. They discuss the massive debt procured by Puerto Rico in the 2000s and early 2010s…and how U.S. governmental intervention paved the way for corruption, deceit and downright swindling against the citizens of these nations. “Undermoney”. It is the theme of the show. Who is getting what, and from whom? Whether in the form of cash, political favors, pensions, benefits or bonuses—where there is a system that has devolved into chaos, you can be sure there is “Undermoney” somewhere. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Main Takeaways
00:00 💸 Puerto Rico is functionally bankrupt and has been corrupted, with stakeholders and bondholders needing consultancy from the Puerto Rico Clearinghouse.
06:48 🤔 The Financial Oversight and Management Board has control over Puerto Rico's finances, with Congress intervening with Promesa and an estimated cost of 2.4 billion dollars.
14:49 🤔 Puerto Rico's bankruptcy process has been corrupted, with bondholders receiving only 4 cents on the dollar while public employees received bonuses totaling $475 million, and the Supreme Court striking down Puerto Rico's restructuring law.
24:09 🤔 Congress has not defined the cause for the board members, and McKinsey's conflicts of interest raise questions of backroom dealing in Puerto Rico's bankruptcy process.
37:58 🔎 A motion for Discovery has been filed to investigate the awarding of a billion two contract to a consortium of Canadian firms and a Houston company, and the restructuring of Puerto Rico's electric utility during bankruptcy.
44:49 🤔 Congress should dissolve the board in Puerto Rico and create a new one to implement best practices for transparency and open systems, while ensuring pensions are paid and investments are made.
54:58 🤔 Puerto Rico has failed to meet Congress' benchmark of treating creditors properly and getting market access, while journalists are using a database to expose rogue corporations and the government is giving out over $21 billion in tax incentives annually.
01:04:23 🤔 Congress is paying attention to the conversation, hoping Senator Grassley will take action
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Money. Corruption. Power.
These three components meet at the intersection of the political and financial industries. “Undermoney” exists to report on and expose the fraud and corruption present in our world the systems that help society function.
In this new episode of “Undermoney”, host Jay Newman sits down with Jim Mintz, Founder of Mintz Group and Dig Lab Foundation. Together, they discuss the world of private investigation and the importance of uncovering corruption within the worlds’ political and financial systems. If you value the truth and want to know how the world really works, tune in to this ground-breaking episode.
Main Takeaways:
00:00 🔎 With his Dig Lab, Jim Mintz is helping regular people use research and investigation tools to uncover corruption and document war crimes, just like he did as a teenager in the late 1960s.
07:13 🔎 Rudy Giuliani pioneered the field of private investigation, conducting open and ethical investigations to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse, such as the Alaska pipeline and Michael Milken's insider trading.
16:37 🤑 Kleptocrat is a free game that helps people spot Dirty Money and understand the risks and rewards of hiding it.
22:48 💰 After 16 years, the Department of Justice recovered stolen money from Obium Abacha, the Marcoses' assets were confiscated, and a woman tracked stolen artwork to the Philippines.
28:57 🔎 Citizens are using research and investigation tools to uncover corruption and create a people-powered movement to fight it.
37:04 💪 Gather your friends and research local issues to take action and hold bad actors accountable with the help of international institutions.
47:55 🔎 Investigation and collaboration between prosecutors, reporters, non-profits, citizens, etc. is needed to combat corruption and return money to the people through radical transparency, human intelligence, and digital data.
56:59 🔎 Citizen investigation is a growing trend that can lead to real change in sentiment and understanding.
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