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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.

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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

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