Podcast appearances and mentions of matt kelly

Is mold sickness really reversible? If you've been on a mold healing journey for any time now, you've probably seen and learned enough to realize that healing from mold is no easy feat. You may have found yourself wondering - is it even possible to reverse mold illness? That's why today, to kickoff our second mold series on the Better Belly Podcast, I'm sharing a client testimonial to encourage you and remind you that, yes, it IS possible to heal from toxic mold exposure! Keegan is an 8 year old boy who, when I started working with him, was struggling with headaches, leg pain, belly pain, light sensitivity, dizziness, nausea, and spinal pain that was so bad that his father had to carry him because he couldn't walk. Now, after just 6 months working together, the majority of his symptoms which had been untouchable are either 60% improved or more - many of which are completely gone! I hope that today's episode confirms to you that yes, healing is possible. And to support that - in additional to today's testimonial, I've also put 2 links in the shownotes to my personal healing from mold testimonial (focused on how I healed my tinnitus) and a mold success story from my friend and mold colleague Matt Kelly on how he healed his family from mold. P.S. If you missed our 1st Mold Series, go to betterbellytherapies.com/mold to catch up on all the questions we've already answered that we're building on with this next series. I'll be updating this free document every week with new episodes we're releasing, so be sure to save the link! Now - let's jump into Keegan's incredible story ❤️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Is Mold Healing Possible 00:34 - Keegan's Rapid Turnaround 02:07 - Podcast Intro and Disclaimer 03:16 - Meet Sarah and Keegan 04:20 - Years of Chronic Pain 06:35 - Everything They Tried 08:51 - Measuring the Improvements 10:21 - When Progress Started 12:49 - Hidden Mold Exposures 18:32 - Why Reactions Intensify 20:25 - A Whole Body Method 25:50 - Hope and Small Steps 30:01 - Next Six Months Ahead 33:27 - Final Resources and CTA EPISODES MENTIONED:225// My Tinnitus Journey: Mold Caused It, How I've Been Treating It227// Toxic Mold Success Story: How He Healed His Family, with Matt Kelly WORK WITH US:Option #1)

Welcome to a revamped Everything Compliance. We have a new host, Adam Turteltaub, and a new panelist, Rebecca Walker, who joins returning regulars Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, and Karen Moore for the next iteration of Everything Compliance. Matt Kelly analyzes Bosch's export controls violations involving Huawei under the foreign direct product rule, resulting in a $36 million BIS penalty, DOJ declination after self-disclosure, and major remediation hiring. Karen Moore covers the UK Commercial Payments Bill, aimed at protecting SMEs via a 60-day payment cap, mandatory late-payment interest, dispute-timing rules, a stronger Small Business Commissioner, and “name and shame” disclosures with potential ESG/fraud implications for supplier-treatment claims. Rebecca Walker shares NAVEX 2026 survey findings linking leadership “say vs. do” gaps to higher violations. Jonathan Armstrong covers a recent speech by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Graeme McNulty, who said the SFO intends to be a more active enforcer and to use the new failure-to-prevent-fraud offense with practical tips on policies, role-based training, fast tip-off response, properly resourced investigations, self-reporting, tone from the top, and third-party due diligence. Rebecca Walker focuses on speak-up culture, emphasizing post-report communications, lessons from KPMG Australia, and Navex data showing higher report volumes and longer investigation closure times. The members of Everything Compliance are: Rebecca Walker – a top legal mind in ethics and compliance. Woody can be reached at the law firm of Kaplan and Walker. Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – a UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Karen Moore, a principal at Sounding Board Compliance, can be reached at moore@soundingboardcompliance.com The award-winning Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is mold sickness really reversible? If you've been on a mold healing journey for any time now, you've probably seen and learned enough to realize that healing from mold is no easy feat. You may have found yourself wondering - is it even possible to reverse mold illness? That's why today, to kickoff our second mold series on the Better Belly Podcast, I'm sharing a client testimonial to encourage you and remind you that, yes, it IS possible to heal from toxic mold exposure! Keegan is an 8 year old boy who, when I started working with him, was struggling with headaches, leg pain, belly pain, light sensitivity, dizziness, nausea, and spinal pain that was so bad that his father had to carry him because he couldn't walk. Now, after just 6 months working together, the majority of his symptoms which had been untouchable are either 60% improved or more - many of which are completely gone! I hope that today's episode confirms to you that yes, healing is possible. And to support that - in additional to today's testimonial, I've also put 2 links in the shownotes to my personal healing from mold testimonial (focused on how I healed my tinnitus) and a mold success story from my friend and mold colleague Matt Kelly on how he healed his family from mold. P.S. If you missed our 1st Mold Series, go to betterbellytherapies.com/mold to catch up on all the questions we've already answered that we're building on with this next series. I'll be updating this free document every week with new episodes we're releasing, so be sure to save the link! Now - let's jump into Keegan's incredible story ❤️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Is Mold Healing Possible 00:34 - Keegan's Rapid Turnaround 02:07 - Podcast Intro and Disclaimer 03:16 - Meet Sarah and Keegan 04:20 - Years of Chronic Pain 06:35 - Everything They Tried 08:51 - Measuring the Improvements 10:21 - When Progress Started 12:49 - Hidden Mold Exposures 18:32 - Why Reactions Intensify 20:25 - A Whole Body Method 25:50 - Hope and Small Steps 30:01 - Next Six Months Ahead 33:27 - Final Resources and CTA EPISODES MENTIONED:225// My Tinnitus Journey: Mold Caused It, How I've Been Treating It227// Toxic Mold Success Story: How He Healed His Family, with Matt Kelly WORK WITH US:Option #1)

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it in greater depth. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the June 29 Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Slaughter. This decision upheld the president's power to fire independent agency commissioners at will (with a carve-out for the Federal Reserve), overturning long-standing protections from Humphrey's Executor. Kelly argues the ruling will politicize and degrade regulatory agencies, deter qualified minority-party commissioners, increase rulemaking volatility, and shift power away from Congress toward courts as rules are challenged. As an example, they cite the SEC's proposal to allow semi-annual rather than quarterly reporting, which drew about 80,000 comments, with roughly 99% opposed, yet they predict it may proceed and later be reversed, creating compliance burdens. They then cover Georgia author Jean Wilson, sentenced to 10 years for a $66 million Medicare fraud scheme while writing healthcare compliance books. Key highlights: The Slaughter Ruling Regulatory Volatility Ahead Who Will Serve as Commissioners Fed Carve-out and Court Power Compliance Impact and No Easy Answers Healthcare Compliance Fraud Story (Or is it from The Onion?)  Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance  Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred the Davey, Communicator, and W3 Awards, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a revamped Everything Compliance Shout Out & Rants. We have a new host, Adam Turteltaub, and a new panelist, Rebecca Walker, who joins returning regulars Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, and Karen Moore for the next iteration of Everything Compliance Shout Outs and Rants. Turteltaub rants about flopping in the World Cup. Matt Kelly rants about the Supreme Court's Slaughter decision for allowing the president to fire independent agency commissioners, warning it will end bipartisan stability, drive away minority-party commissioners, and create volatile, hyper-partisan regulation. Rebecca Walker shouts out about curiosity, citing Harvard graduate Noah Eckstein's speech “The Punchline” and the advice to “listen like you might be wrong,” applying it to investigations, risk assessment, and compliance decision-making; a book and TED Talk on being wrong are recommended. Jonathan Armstrong highlights Slaughter's implications for EU/UK/Swiss-US data transfers and gives a football transfer shout-out. Karen Moore shouts out to America ahead of its 250th birthday and to her child's partner, Ren Nguyen, for becoming a certified air traffic controller. Everything Compliance Shout Outs and Rants is a production of the Compliance Podcast Network.

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the recently released Radical Compliance, Case IQ, and Compliance Week-sponsored survey of more than 325 compliance professionals quantifying retaliation against compliance officers. Matt reports that 70% say they have suffered retaliation (79% including those unsure), 67% experienced it more than once, and women report slightly higher rates than men. Common retaliation includes exclusion from meetings (64%), being badmouthed (59.5%), and unwanted role changes (49%), while 28% report being fired. Fear is significant: 36% are uncomfortable raising concerns at their current employer, and 48% have been stopped from doing so at some point. Among those reporting retaliation to management, the responses were poor: 53% saw no action, 21% saw investigations without a remedy, and only 4% felt management supported them. Few go to regulators or sue, though two-thirds of the small group who sued after firing reported satisfactory outcomes. They suggest structural protections such as disclosure of CCO departures, contract/termination safeguards like those in Indian banking rules, and updates to DOJ guidance. Key highlights: Headline Findings Key Stats Breakdown Types of Retaliation Career Impact Stories Protection Ideas Human Toll and Caveats  Resources Matt in Radical Compliance  Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred the Davey, Communicator, and W3 Awards, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a revamped Everything Compliance. We have a new host, Adam Turteltaub, and a new panelist, Rebecca Walker, who joins returning regulars Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, and Karen Moore for the next iteration of Everything Compliance.  Matt Kelly highlights OFAC's $1.05M settlement with FTI Consulting for indirectly providing services to sanctioned VTB Bank via a law firm payment conduit and creating a prohibited extension of debt when invoices went unpaid, emphasizing OFAC's message that indirect dealings are treated like direct ones.  Karen Moore reviews the NFL Rooney Rule's intent and criticism; the Brian Flores discrimination lawsuit, which is moving forward in open court after the Supreme Court declined to compel arbitration; and Florida's attorney general's subpoena challenging the rule under state civil rights law, alongside trends in discrimination charges and potential changes to EEO-1 data reporting.  Rebecca Walker shares NAVEX 2026 survey findings linking leadership “say vs. do” gaps to higher violations.  Jonathan Armstrong covers an Italian Garante fine (€190,000) against ITA Airways for overly broad digital forensics and GDPR process failures, underscoring the importance of scoping, vendor management, and documentation. The members of Everything Compliance are: Rebecca Walker – a top legal mind in ethics and compliance. Woody can be reached at the law firm of Kaplan and Walker. Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – a UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Karen Moore, a principal at Sounding Board Compliance, can be reached at moore@soundingboardcompliance.com The award-winning Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it in greater depth. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the recent Bosch export controls enforcement action involving two German subsidiaries that sold about $72 million in advanced microsensors and software to Huawei from 2020 to late 2024 Their actions violate U.S. export controls tied to the Foreign Direct Product Rule and 2020 “footnote one” restrictions. Although Bosch voluntarily self-disclosed, cooperated, remediated, disgorged profits, and received a DOJ criminal Declination, BIS imposed a $36.1 million civil penalty, citing fundamental compliance failures: an understaffed and underqualified export controls function, confusion between the de minimis rule and the foreign direct product rule (which has no de minimis exception), and mishandling repeated external warnings from business partners and suppliers. They highlight internal control and communication breakdowns (including external signals) and the need to build specialized export/sanctions compliance capacity, noting BIS issued a compliance framework in 2020 and offers training. Key highlights: Bosch case overview Understaffed compliance fallout Ignored partner warnings Declination and remediation COSO signals and controls Building export compliance muscle Resources Matt in Radical Compliance Tom in the FCPA Compliance Blog: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5 posts on Thursday, June 25. Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a revamped Everything Compliance Shout Out & Rants. We have a new host, Adam Turteltaub, and a new panelist, Rebecca Walker, who joins returning regulars Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, and Karen Moore for the next iteration of Everything Compliance Shout Outs and Rants. Adam raises betting market concerns Matt rants about the KPMG Fiasco and shouts out to the NY Knicks Rebecca shouts out to two recent conferences Jonathan shouts out to the Marks & Spencer Youth Program Karen celebrates graduation and life milestones Everything Compliance Shout Out & Rants is a production of the Compliance Podcast Network.

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it in greater depth. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss a recent OFAC enforcement action fining FTI Consulting $1.05 million for a sanctions violation involving indirect dealings with Russia's state-owned VTB Bank. FTI provided economic analysis for VTB in litigation, but, knowing VTB was sanctioned, used a law firm as an intermediary to invoice and receive payment, which OFAC said does not avoid liability because prohibitions apply to indirect transactions as well as direct ones. OFAC doubled the base penalty of $525,000 explicitly to promote future compliance by similarly situated companies, signaling strong disapproval of “middleman” structures. The case also involved unpaid invoices that became an impermissible extension of credit to a sanctioned entity, highlighting the need for rigorous contract and payment-term review beyond basic sanctions screening and for dedicated sanctions expertise. Key highlights: Introducing the OFAC Case Middleman Billing Scheme Why Screening Misses Indirect Risk Did Compliance Approve It? OFAC Expectations and Capability Penalty Doubled Warning Shot Unpaid Invoices as Credit Extension Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred the Davey, Communicator, and W3 Awards, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many marketing leaders can confidently tell their CEO which specific AI use cases are actually driving revenue right now, and which ones are just running up the bill as experiments?Agility isn't just about adapting to new tech like AI. It's about building the solid data and operational models that let you connect those innovations directly to business growth.Today, we are here at CRMC 2026 in Frisco Texas, and we're going to talk about:- Moving beyond campaign metrics to directly link lifecycle marketing programs to revenue.- Separating the hype from reality to identify where AI is delivering tangible results in marketing right now.- Rethinking your operating model—what to own, what to outsource, and how to build a first-party data foundation that supports it all.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Matt Kelly, Growth Strategy Partner at Mavlers. About Matt Kelly Matt Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewscottkelly/ ---------- Resources ---------- : mavlers.com This episode is brought to by CRMC. Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://www.thecrmc.com We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fDon't miss We Make Future - the International Festival of Innovation in AI, Tech, and Digital Marketing, June 24-26 in Bologna. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/c80991afff416bb2The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many marketing leaders can confidently tell their CEO which specific AI use cases are actually driving revenue right now, and which ones are just running up the bill as experiments?Agility isn't just about adapting to new tech like AI. It's about building the solid data and operational models that let you connect those innovations directly to business growth.Today, we are here at CRMC 2026 in Frisco Texas, and we're going to talk about:- Moving beyond campaign metrics to directly link lifecycle marketing programs to revenue.- Separating the hype from reality to identify where AI is delivering tangible results in marketing right now.- Rethinking your operating model—what to own, what to outsource, and how to build a first-party data foundation that supports it all.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Matt Kelly, Growth Strategy Partner at Mavlers. About Matt Kelly Matt Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewscottkelly/ ---------- Resources ---------- : mavlers.com This episode is brought to by CRMC. Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://www.thecrmc.com We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fDon't miss We Make Future - the International Festival of Innovation in AI, Tech, and Digital Marketing, June 24-26 in Bologna. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/c80991afff416bb2The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a revamped Everything Compliance! We have a new host, Adam Turteltaub, and a new panelist, Rebecca Walker, who joins returning regulars Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, and Karen Moore for the next iteration of Everything Compliance. Jonathan Armstrong discusses BP's leadership upheaval, shareholder ESG concerns, and recurring governance and tone-at-the-top issues, highlighting UK directors' duties under Section 172 of the Companies Act. Karen Moore reviews IBM's $17M DOJ False Claims Act settlement tied to alleged DEI-related practices, outlining the recent enforcement scaffolding, key alleged program elements, and ongoing risks beyond the settlement. Matt Kelly summarizes DOJ remarks on “algorithmic antitrust” risk, citing the RealPage litigation and warning that shared AI pricing tools can constitute cartel behavior, with heightened whistleblower incentives. Rebecca Walker explains the EU's April 21, 2026, anti-corruption directive, which harmonizes offenses across 27 member states, including private bribery and “trading in influence,” large turnover-based penalties, and expected national transposition. The episode closes with brief shout-outs, rants, and themes of compliance culture. The members of Everything Compliance are: Rebecca Walker – a top legal mind in ethics and compliance. Woody can be reached at the law firm of Kaplan and Walker. Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – a UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Karen Moore, a principal at Sounding Board Compliance, can be reached at moore@soundingboardcompliance.com The award-winning Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a revamped Everything Compliance Shout Outs and Rants. We have a new host, Adam Turteltaub, and a new panelist, Rebecca Walker, who joins returning regulars Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, and Karen Moore for the next iteration of Everything Compliance Shout Outs and Rants. Adam thanks Tom Fox, critiques his own timing, and notes Pope Leo XIV's AI encyclical urging attention to human factors. Rebecca praises Georgetown University's Jesuit values—“men and women for others” and cura personalis—as a reminder that compliance is about values and culture, not just enforcement. Matt echoes interest in the Pope's encyclical, criticizes President Trump's comments about the Pope, and cites Amazon's warning against gaming internal AI leaderboards, arguing companies should prioritize productive outcomes over measuring AI usage. Karen describes her gym's behavior memo and criticizes the shift toward enforcing it on members. Jonathan discusses the SNP embezzlement case involving Peter Murrell and related allegations around Nicola Sturgeon, highlighting compliance lessons: segregation of duties, conflicts of interest, whistleblowers, and culture. Everything Compliance Shout-Outs and Rants is a production of the Compliance Podcast Network.

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it in greater depth. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss a recent slowdown in compliance and internal audit hiring, with more layoffs and fewer job openings over the last several months. Matt attributes the “frozen” market to broader economic uncertainty, tariffs, the war in Iran, which is driving higher energy costs, and erratic regulatory enforcement, all of which, combined with executives' indecision about AI's costs and impact, lead companies and employees to avoid change. They note structural competition at senior levels due to a larger, more experienced talent pool and the limited number of top roles, while acknowledging opportunities in compliance-adjacent paths such as HR, legal, governance, and integrity functions, depending on experience and credentials. Matt suggests focusing on interpersonal and cross-functional skills AI can't replace and highlights continued demand in trade compliance, whistleblowers, and anti-fraud/False Claims Act work. Key highlights: Compliance Job Market Shift Why Hiring Feels Frozen AI and Executive Uncertainty Talent Supply and Senior Roles Career Moves and Branding Where Hiring Still Happens Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss SEC Chair Paul Atkins' proposals to overhaul filer categories and sharply reduce corporate reporting and governance obligations, including SOX 404B internal control testing and Dodd-Frank say-on-pay votes, alongside a companion proposal to allow semi-annual instead of quarterly reporting. Matt explains the shift to only two categories, raising the large accelerated filer threshold to $2B market cap, eliminating smaller reporting company status, and leaving roughly 80% of public companies as non-accelerated filers with reduced disclosures (e.g., two years of audited financials). They note a five-year IPO grace period, dubbed the “Elon exemption”, that could cover large new issuers such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic. They warn of weakened investor protection, reduced enforcement, and significant impacts on compliance and culture. The episode closes with reflections on Barney Frank's intellect, style, and Dodd-Frank legacy. Key highlights: Atkins Rollback Overview New Filer Categories and Elon Exemption Investor Protection Fallout Compliance Culture Impacts Remembering Barney Frank Resources: Matt on Radical Compliance Tom in Compliance Week Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss how internal dysfunction at the U.S. Department of Justice is creating uncertainty for corporate compliance teams and corporations more generally. Focusing on a reported turf battle between the long-standing Fraud Section in the Criminal Division, established in 1955 and central to FCPA enforcement and compliance guidance, and a newly created national Fraud Division, which was initially framed as targeting government benefits fraud. They argue that the reorganization could drain expertise, reduce future DOJ guidance, and distort enforcement into politically selective actions, citing IBM's $17 million settlement, an EEOC case involving The New York Times and Smartmatic, and Smartmatic's experience. They also highlight DOJ staffing losses with a net 20% fewer lawyers, loss of experienced attorneys, reliance on inexperienced hires and bonuses, and warn that the volatility may chill voluntary self-disclosure despite DOJ messaging encouraging it. Key highlights: DOJ Train Wreck Overview Fraud Section vs Fraud Division Political Enforcement Reality Self-Disclosure Gets Riskier What Companies Should Do Now Resources: Matt on Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when AI growth collides with the physical limits of power, materials, and global supply chains? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Matt Kelly, CTO and Vice President of Technology and Standards at the Global Electronics Association, about the growing pressure on AI infrastructure and the supply chains that support it. Drawing on insights from thousands of member organizations across manufacturing, automotive, and electronics, Matt offers a practical look at what business and technology leaders should really be preparing for in 2026 and beyond. Our conversation begins with the shift from cost optimization to resilience and system-level performance. Matt explains why the old procurement mindset of chasing the lowest-cost supplier is rapidly being replaced by what he calls confidence-based sourcing. In a world shaped by geopolitical disruption, pandemic aftershocks, and surging demand for AI, organizations are discovering that cheap sourcing means little if critical components fail to arrive on time. We also discuss why dual sourcing has evolved from a procurement strategy into a business continuity requirement. Matt shares real-world examples of how something as small as a missing capacitor can prevent the delivery of million-dollar AI infrastructure systems. That single point of failure has pushed resilience metrics such as recovery time, geographic diversity, and validated backup suppliers into boardroom discussions. Another major focus of the episode centers on AI infrastructure itself.  While many conversations around AI focus on software models and automation, Matt argues that the true bottleneck may soon become power availability. From server cooling and energy consumption to sustainable hardware design and material shortages, the industry now faces challenges that stretch far beyond compute performance alone. Matt also explains why fully localized supply chains remain unrealistic for the electronics industry. Instead, he advocates for a balanced model that combines trusted global partnerships with strategic regional sourcing for critical components and security-sensitive technologies. One of the strongest takeaways from this conversation is that AI infrastructure must now be approached as a system problem. Silicon design, packaging, thermal management, power delivery, sustainability, and supply chain strategy cannot be treated as separate conversations. As organizations race to scale AI capabilities over the next few years, are business leaders truly prepared for the infrastructure realities sitting behind the AI boom, or are we about to discover that resilience and energy matter just as much as innovation itself? Please check the partners of the Tech Tech Talks Network Learn more about the NordLayer Browser Visit Denodo.com

In this episode, Tom Fox takes a solo turn behind the mic to report on the AI tracks from the recently concluded Compliance Week 2026 conference. He highlights two AI tracks: practical “creative” uses, including live demonstrations by Hemma Lomax creating PowerPoint content and Roxanne Petraeus creating video content, and the more critical compliance focus on AI governance, oversight, and accountability amid limited federal direction and a growing patchwork of state laws, with the EU AI Act positioned as a global benchmark. Tom emphasizes applying standard compliance risk management to AI (identify, manage, train, implement, monitor, improve), addressing shadow AI, internal/external/vendor risks, and building AI “in” rather than bolting it on. He notes scaling challenges, ROI questions, auditor expectations, risk registers, fraudsters' use of AI, and ongoing discussions with Matt Kelly. Key highlights: AI Everywhere at CW Creative AI Demos AI Risk Framework Shadow AI and Risks ROI and Use Cases Scaling and Oversight Governance Takeaways Resources: Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the use of AI in compliance programs, Tom Fox's new book, Upping Your Game, is available. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com: https://a.co/d/00XNoelh. To learn about the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and the modern compliance professional, check out Tom's latest book, The Game is Afoot-What Sherlock Holmes Teaches About Risk, Ethics and Investigations on Amazon.com: https://a.co/d/05NTW4zz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore the subject more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the recent departure of the President of the Ohio State University. Matt and Tom raise a compliance-focused question: how should an employee respond after receiving a request that may implicate an improper relationship between a company president and his girlfriend? They highlight whether an employee should question or report a potentially inappropriate relationship based solely on the request or whether doing so would go too far without more substantive evidence. Their discussion emphasizes that addressing such concerns can be a delicate conversation for employees to navigate. Resources: Matt on Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special episode of the podcast today with real depth of thinking on where Keir Starmer has gone wrong… and why right now is NOT the right time to replace him. Tom Baldwin is the journalist who knows Starmer best. He's studied him at close range for years. He's still very much got the inside track on how he's thinking. In a totally candid conversation, Tom talks to Matt Kelly about the core of Starmer's problems as PM, what has gone wrong in Downing Street and what the next two years of government look like. It's frank, honest and insightful. And, we hope, it's scrupulously fair to this embattled PM. Enjoy!Produced by Matt WithersOFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore the subject more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss a recent Law360 post by Hui Chen on the evolving calculus for self-disclosure. Hui Chen's insights into the Department of Justice's (DOJ) evolving self-disclosure strategies are crucial for companies navigating the complexities of compliance in today's uncertain regulatory environment. As a former DOJ compliance counsel and a Microsoft compliance officer, Chen emphasizes the challenges posed by a politicized, understaffed DOJ, urging companies to reassess their compliance programs amid shifting enforcement dynamics. Tom and Matt echo Chen's concerns regarding the DOJ's current state. Tom, acknowledging Chen's expertise, highlights the impact of the department's politicization and understaffing on the effectiveness of compliance efforts, while Matt underscores the importance of proactive self-disclosure despite uncertainties, stressing the potential risks of inaction under the current administration. Both agree that the fractured nature of the DOJ requires a reevaluation of traditional compliance and self-disclosure strategies. Key highlights: Navigating DOJ Self-Disclosure Strategies with Wei Chen Justice Department's Impact on Corporate Prosecutions Mitigating Criminal Violations through Self-Disclosure Benefits of Self-Disclosure in Corporate Enforcement Resources: Hui Chen on Law360 (sub req'd) Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully, and looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance. Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss new Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC model risk management guidance issued late Friday, arguing it replaces detailed, bright-line expectations with thin, principles-based language. They contrast the prior OCC guidance (109 pages) with the new 12-page document, saying it describes model risk governance abstractly but offers little direction on what banks should do, leaving decisions about materiality and oversight to management. They highlight practical consequences for bank compliance and internal audit, including reduced leverage to insist on prudent governance, potential weakening of AML model oversight under the strict-liability Bank Secrecy Act, and the risk of more arbitrary enforcement amid reduced regulatory staffing. They also note that the guidance excludes AI models, with future AI guidance promised only through a later comment process. Key highlights: From 109 pages to 12 Principles vs specifics debate Internal audit sidelined Regulators and capacity cuts AI models left out  Resources: Matt on Radical Compliance  Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss a new anonymous Radical Compliance survey, launched with Case IQ and Compliance Week, to quantify retaliation against compliance officers who raise compliance concerns to senior management. The survey asks what misconduct was reported, who retaliated, what forms of retaliation took place, such as firing, demotion, harassment, budget cuts, blacklisting, and what actions followed. Matt also encourages responses even from those who have not experienced retaliation. Tom and Matt have previously discussed anecdotally but have not systematically studied, and plan to publish their findings and host a webinar later in the spring, likely in June. They also discuss potential structural protections informed by data, such as disclosure expectations around CCO departures (e.g., 8-K concepts) and contract/regulatory-approval models like those in India's banking sector, and suggest that the findings could inform DOJ views on compliance autonomy and effective compliance programs. Key highlights: Survey Launch Explained Retaliation Questions Why This Study Matters Defining Prevalence Using Findings for Change Final Call to Participate Resources: Matt on Radical Compliance Survey on Retaliation Against Compliance Professionals Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the prediction markets and what they mean for compliance.    Tom and Matt focus on the phrase “violation of a duty owed” by employees and notes that this standard appears significantly broader than traditional insider trading laws. They explain that insider trading law centers on the disclosure of material nonpublic information, whereas a “duty owed” framework emphasizes the underlying duty itself. Because “duty owed” could encompass many different types of obligations beyond material nonpublic information, the speaker highlights the potential compliance implications and expresses interest in exploring a related hypothetical scenario.  Resources  Tom   Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn  A multi-award winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of a Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcast and a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, Communicator and w3 Award, all for podcast excellence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss concerns that AI-driven automation may be weakening SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits used to assure vendor financial reporting controls and cybersecurity/privacy controls.   They focus on allegations by an anonymous whistleblower (“Deep Delver”) that tech startup Delve fabricates audit documentation with AI and relies on audit firms to rubber-stamp reports, claims Delve denies, potentially undermining trust in hundreds of SOC reports. Beyond Delve, they warn that startups are “fracturing” the traditional SOC audit model, driving timelines and costs from months and tens of thousands of dollars to days and a few thousand, encouraging check-the-box, low-quality audits, sometimes via little-known overseas firms. They note regulators are unlikely to intervene, leaving companies to reassess due diligence and the real assurance value of SOC reports.  Key Highlights  ·      Delve Whistleblower Claims ·      Red Flags in Audit Firms ·      How SOC Audits Work ·      Check the Box Trap ·      Regulatory Blind Spots ·      What Companies Should Do  Resources Delve accused of misleading customers with ‘fake compliance' in YaHoo!Finance Delve response Promises of ‘fast and easy' threaten SOC credibility in Journal of Accountancy  Tom   Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn  A multi-award winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of a Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcast and a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, Communicator and w3 Award, all for podcast excellence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look at the Declination awarded to Balt SAS and the OFAC enforcement action involving TradeStation.  First, they review a Corporate Enforcement Policy declination for French medical-equipment company BAL SAS and the company's U.S. subsidiary after self-disclosing, cooperating and remediating misconduct involving a U.S. subsidiary executive and a Belgian consultant allegedly funneling about $600,000 in bribes to a French public hospital official using sham consulting agreements, invoices, and poor documentation; BAL disgorged about $1.21 million in profit on roughly $1.68 million in revenue and disclosed while its internal investigation was still ongoing, raising timing and high-margin red-flag issues. Second, they cover OFAC's $1.1 million settlement with TradeStation for accidentally disabling sanctions-screening controls for nearly a year, enabling hundreds of transactions from Iran, Syria, and Crimea; despite having layered tools on paper, IT changes and lapsed subscriptions undermined those controls, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring, testing, and auditing.  Key highlights: Balt FCPA Case Disclosure Timing Profit Margin Red Flags Controls and France Angle TradeStation Overview How Screening Failed Monitoring and Accountability Costs and OFAC Lessons Resources: Matt in ⁠Radical Compliance⁠ Tom in the ⁠FCPA Compliance Report⁠ Tom   ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Chris DeMakes faces some of his stiffest competition yet, as he takes on Matt Kelly (of One Hit Thunder / Weird Al-gorithm / Horror Movie Night) in yet another battle of music trivia knowledge. Play along at home and see if YOU'D have won, and head to ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Patreon for YOUR chance at DEFEATING DEMAKES in the future! Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look the recent hack of McKinsey's AI tool Lilli.  Tom and Matt discuss a Financial Times report that a white-hat hacker, Paul Price of one-person firm Code Wall, exploited flaws in McKinsey's internal AI tool “Lilli” to access millions of internal chat messages, view sensitive client-related file names, and see the model weights used to train the system; McKinsey patched the vulnerabilities after disclosure. They argue the incident highlights emerging AI risks beyond traditional cybersecurity, including AI agents autonomously scouting for targets, the possibility of attackers altering models to change outputs and create hard-to-detect “drift,” and confusion over who inside organizations owns AI security and governance. The episode also explores the messy, inconsistent disclosure landscape for AI-related incidents and urges compliance and GRC leaders to slow AI adoption, pressure-test systems, clarify accountability, ensure kill-switch/manual fallback capabilities, and consider reputational fallout.  Key Highlights  ·      McKinsey AI Hack Overview ·      Three Big Implications ·      Model Drift and Tampering ·      GRC Playbook for AI Risk ·      Accountability and Kill Switches  Resources Matt in Radical Compliance   Tom   Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn   A multi-award winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of a Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcast and a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, Communicator and w3 Award, all for podcast excellence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look two recent developments sending a common message to compliance teams.   First, DOJ antitrust official Daniel Glad warns that a new Antitrust Whistleblower Awards program and increased pursuit of prison time for individuals compress companies' timelines to investigate and self-disclose, because insiders may report first and cost those firms potential leniency. Second, Senate Democrats led by Elizabeth Warren propose the FCPA Reinforcement Act to extend the FCPA statute of limitations from five to 10 years for an eight-year window, aiming to preserve future enforcement capacity for misconduct occurring now. They connect these “sticks” with “carrots” such as fast declinations for self-disclosure, emphasizing the need for robust compliance programs, strong reporting culture, prompt investigations, and clear decisions on disclosure regardless of who controls Washington.  Key Highlights  ·      Two Washington Signals ·      Antitrust Whistleblower Push ·      FCPA Reinforcement Act ·      Carrots Sticks and Culture ·      Why Internal Reporting Matters ·      Self Disclosure Through Line  Resources Matt in Radical Compliance here and here  Tom   Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn  A multi-award winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of a Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcast and a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, Communicator and w3 Award, all for podcast excellence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look at the recently announced new Southern District of New York standard for Declinations. They look at SDNY U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton's newly released self-disclosure/cooperation/declination policy and its implications for corporate compliance. While the core elements, prompt voluntary disclosure, cooperation, remediation, and restitution, mirror existing DOJ expectations, they highlight a significant change: SDNY now treats “aggravated circumstances” as certain categories of crimes that are categorically ineligible for declinations, including foreign corruption/FCPA, sanctions evasion, terrorism, sex trafficking with minors, smuggling, drug cartels, and forced labor, rather than focusing on offense traits such as senior management involvement or recidivism. They note potential inconsistencies with DOJ's corporate enforcement approach, uncertainty about disclosure timing despite references to promptness and pre-investigation disclosure, broad discretion in enforcement, and the risk of forum shopping. Key highlights: Why SDNY Declinations Matter Clayton Policy Key Changes Aggravated Circumstances Redefined FCPA Carve Out Confusion Timing and Disclosure Pressure Cooperation Restitution Disgorgement Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack & Nikki re-visit the time Jack was attacked by Matt Kelly's cat as they work on a strategy for how Jack can avoid being attacked again as he attemptst to look after that cat while Matt is away on vaction, there's a lesson on buffet etiquette and they wrap it up with stories of your angry meltdowns.

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look at the recent conviction of Charles ‘Hunter” Hobson for FCPA violations. Former Corsa Coal senior sales executive Charles Hunter Hobson was found guilty in Pennsylvania of helping arrange roughly $4.8 million in bribes to officials tied to a state-owned Egyptian coal company, using an intermediary, to secure about $143 million in contracts. Also, Hobson allegedly pocketed about $200,000. Tom and Matt  Hobson's unsuccessful “dog bite” defenses. They also discuss tensions between corporate and individual accountability, the practical reality that companies may cooperate and “turn on” individuals, and that individuals can also expose companies by cooperating with prosecutors. Finally, they speculate on why DOJ pursued trial amid shifting enforcement signals, referencing other recent FCPA matters (Millicom DPA, Smartmatic indictment) and past DOJ trial losses, and conclude that the best approach is to avoid bribery and avoid being the “last man standing.” Key highlights: Hobson Case Overview Dog Bite Defense Breakdown Payment Red Flags Declinations and Individual Risk Why Go to Trial? Resources Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look at recent reporting on Binance that raises questions about the effectiveness of its compliance program, monitorships, and executive attitudes toward compliance. They recap Binance's 2023 resolution of U.S. criminal and civil matters involving money laundering and sanctions evasion. They discuss the Fortune article, which reported that Binance continued to route funds through its platform to the Iranian government in 2024 and into 2025. They highlight Mr. Zou's public response on X, suggesting that if investigators found misconduct, it implied they failed to prevent it, which the hosts criticize as a misunderstanding that business units own risk and that compliance's role is to provide systems, channels, oversight, and escalation rather than “prevent” all misconduct. Key highlights: Truth Stranger Than Fiction in Compliance Binance's 2023 Guilty Plea, $4.3B Penalty & Two Monitorships Compliance Team Fallout: Investigators Fired & CCO on the Move ‘If You Found It, You Failed': Why CEOs Misunderstand Compliance Iran as the Red Line: Plea Agreement Breach, Politics, and Corruption Risk Will Anyone Enforce This? Rule of Law Questions and What Comes Next Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, we replay a recent webinar Tom Fox participated in, hosted by EQS. The panel moderator was Steph Holmes, and the panelists were Tom Fox, Mary Shirley, and Matt Kelly. The session focuses on six key 2026 trends for ethics and compliance programs: (1) AI moving from experimentation to operational use, emphasizing deliberate scaling, human-in-the-loop oversight, governance frameworks, monitoring, and managing “shadow AI,” with practical use cases such as policy chatbots, gift/travel/entertainment reviews, and AI-enabled third-party risk lifecycle management; (2) enforcement “volatility” and unpredictable regulatory signals, with emphasis on returning to fundamentals such as documenting program inputs and outcomes, and noting continued activity, including record FCA resolutions and a DOJ whistleblower program award leading to a rapid antitrust settlement; (3) shifting employer–employee dynamics, including Gartner survey findings that 40% of employees would intentionally miss a compliance requirement to harm their organization, discussion of trust, employee sentiment, multi-generational communication differences, and the need to partner with HR while staying within organizational lanes; (4) heightened third-party and supply chain risk expectations, including cybersecurity, tariffs/tariff evasion, export controls, and the need to unify siloed risk views into a holistic third-party risk assessment; (5) anticipated increases in whistleblowing and investigation demands amid volatility, highlighting the importance of preventing retaliation, keeping reporters feeling heard through responsive communications, triage protocols, and anonymized case examples to build trust; and (6) measuring program effectiveness through a shift from outputs to outcomes, including reviewing KPIs and key risk indicators, peer review of investigations, hotline “mystery shopping,” and gap analyses against the DOJ's ECCP and compliance program hallmarks, with special emphasis on third-party documentation and ongoing monitoring. Resources: Mary Shirley on LinkedIn Steph Holmes on LinkedIn Matt Kelly at Radical Compliance EQS Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Returning to Venezuela on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look at three recent stories to draw compliance lessons for the future. They discuss significant developments in compliance, focusing on Jay Clayton's recent speech regarding FCPA enforcement and the implications for companies. They also analyze a case involving the termination of compliance officers at Scotiabank for failing to escalate concerns about insider trading. The conversation concludes with a reflection on athlete decision-making in the context of injuries and the lessons for corporate compliance practices. Key highlights: Jay Clayton's Speech and White Collar Crime Prosecution Compliance Officers and Escalation Failures at Scotiabank Ethics in Sports: Decision-Making and Compliance Lessons Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly examine three recent surveys that examine the real-world impact of AI adoption in corporate environments. Recording from Alexandria, Virginia, where Matt is attending a conference on ethical governance of AI, Matt and Tom discuss the differing perceptions of AI's benefits between senior executives and other employees. They explore findings from PWC, Section, and Workday surveys, uncovering a significant gap in AI's perceived value. The discussion highlights the challenges of integrating AI, the significant rework required by employees, and the struggle to build trust in AI tools. They also debate whether enterprise-scale AI deployment or incremental, point-specific adoption is the best path forward. Key highlights: Conference on Ethical AI Governance Reality Checks on AI Adoption AI Rework and Employee Training Concerns Trust Issues with AI Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DREAM TEAM is back! One Hit Thunder hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly are joined once again by draft regulars Matthew Milligan and Tony Hartman, this time to each try to get the very best collection of records from the STACKED year of 1996. Each drafter starts with 100 theoretical dollars, and they'll try to outbid each other on albums like Pinkerton, Evil Empire, Tidal, The Score, Odelay, and Bad Hair Day…all records so iconic that you don't even need to say the name of the artist! Tune in to hear who walks away with the best batch.  One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder⁠ ⁠Buy some Merch⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of #ComplianceintotheWeeds, Tom Fox, and Matt Kelly look at the leadership failures from Donald Trump and his administration after the killing of Alex Pretti last weekend. This episode has significant editorial commentary. Matt and Tom critically examine the behavior and leadership failings of Donald Trump and his Administration in the wake of the shooting of Alex Pretti and argue that his approach is far from exemplary for CEOs or business leaders. The discussion highlights the essence of effective leadership as the ability to instill trust and direction, contrasting this with Trump's history of questionable business acumen and the allegations of his disastrous lying to the American people. The takeaway is that true leadership involves integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to inspire and guide employees toward a common goal, traits that Trump is argued to lack.  Key highlights: Comparing CEOs to Donald Trump Crisis of hyper-transparency Corporate responses. Were they enough or a first step? Leadership and Trust Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look at the challenges of retaliation against Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs). They highlight the need for ongoing communication between compliance officers and senior management, and share strategies for CCOs to mitigate personal risk. The discussion includes real-world examples, the role of senior management in fostering a compliant culture, and the importance of scenario planning and training to prepare for potential issues. The episode emphasizes proactive measures such as charm offensives and preemptive remediation plans to navigate and defuse potential retaliatory scenarios. Key highlights: Real-Life Examples of Retaliation Management's Perception and Compliance Challenges Building Relationships with Senior Management Proactive Compliance Strategies to Prevent Retaliation Framing Compliance Training Like Cybersecurity Drills Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look at the new DOJ AAG position which will report directly to the White House.    In this episode, Tom and Matt discuss the recent developments in the Department of Justice, particularly the establishment of a new Assistant Attorney General for fraud reporting directly to the White House. They explore the implications of this move, the regulatory chaos it may create, and the potential for politically motivated enforcement actions. The conversation emphasizes the uncertainty facing compliance professionals and the need for robust risk management strategies in light of these changes as well as the chaos capitalism the Administration has introduced into American business.  Key Highlights  ·      Introduction to the Department of Retribution ·      The New Assistant Attorney General for Fraud ·      Political Implications of Fraud Enforcement ·      Potential Targets of Enforcement ·      Navigating Chaos Capitalism ·      Risk Management Strategies for Compliance Professionals  Resources Matt in Radical Compliance Tom   Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn   A multi-award winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of a Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcast and a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, Communicator and w3 Award, all for podcast excellence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss key issues Matt is following in 2026. They look into anticipated FCPA enforcement actions against Chinese telecom giant ZTE and the controversial indictment of SmartMatic, raising concerns about possible politicization of compliance enforcement. The conversation also covers the potential impact on whistleblower cases if key Qui Tam lawsuits under the False Claims Act are invalidated, as well as the ongoing federal-state conflict over AI regulations. Additionally, they touch on the financial complexities and risks associated with AI funding deals, drawing parallels to past financial crises. Compliance officers are advised to prepare for an uncertain and challenging regulatory landscape in the year ahead. Key highlights: FCPA Enforcement in 2026 The Future of Qui Tam Lawsuits Federal Preemption of State AI Laws AI Accounting and Financial Risks Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A REAL HEADACHE. Star Trek dips into pod people conspiracy territory with a complete outlier in the canon when it comes to graphic violence. It's an episode timed perfectly (?) to the 5-year anniversary of the January 6th Riot in Washington, D.C. Does it have enough campy charm to keep it out of Bryan and Kristen's phaser sight? The grades begin at (38:28). We are a part of the Geekscape podcast network. Check out Geekscape.net for all of our shows! This one was produced by Matt Kelly. Consider rating and reviewing our show wherever you listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEVERE PEANUT ALLERGY. Bryan and Katie navigate the return of **REDACTED** as the Cerritos crew is badgered by AI from their past. Meanwhile, in the other half of our animated spotlight, the two hosts wonder if the postmodern spin on a TV flashback episode delights or is more concept than execution. We are a part of the Geekscape podcast network. Check out Geekscape.net for all of our shows! This one has been produced by Matt Kelly. Consider rating and reviewing us wherever you listen to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Chris are once again joined by One Hit Thunder's Matt Kelly to reflect on all the songs that were featured on the show in the past year. Together, they crown the Chris DeMakes A Podcast SONG OF THE YEAR, an honor that went to “Peaches” by The Presidents of the United States of America in the 2024 Wrap. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Dallas Green is City and Colour. His buddy, Matt Kelly joins him onstage at eTown Hall to perform some amazingly soulful tunes. New Yorkers Kristin Slipp and Cole Kamen-Green are mmeadows. This husband and wife duo display their unique brand of electronica featuring Kristin's dynamic and soaring vocals. Jon Goldstein is a Senior Director at the Environmental Defense Fund. He sits down with Nick to discuss turning the wrench on leaking natural gas.   That's all this week on eTown!   Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/ Your support helps us bring concerts, tapings and conversations to audiences while fostering connection through music, ideas and community. If you'd like to support eTown's mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation, please consider a donation: https://www.etown.org/get-involved/donate-orig/.

Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss the Trump administration's demand for visitors to hand over five years' worth of social media history, why political manifestos have got so long and whether Piers Morgan was right to give such lengthy exposure to Nick Fuertes.Plus they talk about whether the UK should be able to exert conditions on a sovereign state like Argentina when it comes to defence procurement, what's going on with the price of beef and which magazines they subscribe to. Enjoy!Head to nakedwines.co.uk/matts to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines from our sponsor Naked Wines for £39.99, delivery included.OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 2025 rounds to a close, join me and Matt Kelly as we discuss our Favorite Pop Culture Things of 2025! From comics to music to movies to video games... these are the things that stood out to us! What made your list? You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podcast on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3H27uMH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3BVrnkW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a special joint episode of GWIC and Everything Compliance. Lisa Fine and Hemma Lomax recently joined Matt Kelly and Jonathan Marks for an episode of Everything Compliance (Episode 162-the Numbers Numbers Numbers edition) which will post on Thursday December 4. We are cross-posting the episode here on Great Women in Compliance.  Lisa Fine, Hemma Lomax, Matt Kelly, and Jonathan Marks each bring a unique perspective to the discussion of corporate corruption and the intersection with drug cartels, as exemplified by the Millicom Cellular case. Lisa highlights the necessity of understanding the risks associated with smaller markets and the complexities of joint ventures, advocating for enhanced compliance education and vigilance to mitigate cartel-related corruption. Hemma underscores the importance of integrating proactive compliance measures and automation, promoting "everyday integrity as a service" to preempt issues like bribery and data leakage. Meanwhile, Matt and Jonathan focus on the structural vulnerabilities in governance and the critical need for transparency and robust monitoring systems to prevent the entanglement of corporate operations with cartel activities, cautioning against underestimating the risks in seemingly low-revenue markets.  Highlights include: ·      Millicom Cellular: Corporate Corruption and Cartel Connections ·      Enhancing Compliance through Systematic Involvement Strategies" ·      AI-Driven Real-Time Risk Detection in Compliance ·      Enhancing Governance to Prevent Sports Betting Scandals ·      Regulatory Changes in Global Compliance Environment ·      AI-Enhanced Policy Clarity and Management Techniques ·      Raves and Rants

From the One Hit Thunder podcast (originally released on 11/8/2024)... THE THUNDRED continues! In this second episode of the five-part series, hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly crack into the next set of albums on the top 100 list, covering #80 through #61. Compiled from the votes of over 100 music industry insiders and dedicated listeners, this list spans an impressive array of genres and decades. Chris and Matt share their insights, stories, and friendly debates on each pick, building anticipation as they work their way toward the top of the countdown. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices