How to prevent political corruption - Stephanie Honchell Smith
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Corruption is often defined as misuse of a position of power for personal gain. And while corruption in politics is nothing new, it isn’t limited to the political sphere; it can happen in schools, sports, businesses, or religious institutions. So, what exactly is corruption, and what can we do to combat it? Stephanie Honchell Smith explores the importance of transparency in building public trust.
Leaders who give in to the lure of corruption are often tempted by more than money. What are some other non-financial rewards that might cause a person to behave in ways that are corrupt?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Stephanie Honchell Smith
- Director Jeff Le Bars, Jet Propulsion
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Composer Salil Bhayani
- Sound Designer Amanda P.H. Bennett
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Produced by Abdallah Ewis
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Shannon Odell
- Fact-Checker Charles Wallace
