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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: November 20, 2025, The Gemini 3 Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, I will bring to you 5 stories about AI stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to the AI Today In 5. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership or general interest about AI.

  1. AI and real-world real estate compliance. (HousingWire)
  2. Replacing manual cyber compliance with AI. (JerusalemPost)
  3. Gemini 3 was released. (Google)
  4. Will AI deepen inequality and hasten war? (NBC)
  5. AI and governance overhauling AML. (FinTechGlobal)

For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, my new book, Upping Your Game. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com

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SBR - Authors' Podcast

SBR-Authors Podcast: Risk is the Soundtrack of Life with Jim Massey

Welcome to the SBR-Authors Podcast! In this podcast series, Host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Jim Massey to discuss Jim’s latest book, ‘Risk in Action: A Leader’s Guide to Clarity.’

They take a deep dive into how the book builds on the themes outlined in ‘Trust in Action,’ focusing on the comprehensive approach to managing risk, trust, and fear. Jim shares insights on redefining risk not as a binary choice but as a polarity to be managed, offering actionable steps for business and compliance leaders. He also introduces his new AI-driven risk assessment tool, designed to provide real-time, actionable insights. Jim emphasizes the importance of embracing risk as an opportunity for innovation and shares his key leadership lessons for navigating the ever-changing business landscape.

Key highlights:

  • The Genesis of ‘Risk in Action’
  • Understanding Risk and Its Importance
  • The Role of Fear in Risk Management
  • Innovative Risk Management Strategies
  • Leadership and Risk
  • The Future of Risk Assessments

Resources:

Risk in Action on Amazon

Jim Massey Website

Jim Massey on LinkedIn

Eastward.ai Website

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day – Due Diligence

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, we aim to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your organization on the right side of the law. Tune in daily for your dose of compliance wisdom, and let’s make compliance a little less daunting, one tip at a time.

This week, we are reviewing the third-party risk management process. Today, we focus on due diligence.

For more on this topic, check out The Compliance Handbook: A Guide to Operationalizing your Compliance Program, 6th edition, which LexisNexis recently released. It is available here.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: November 20, 2025, The End to Whistleblower Protection Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Top stories include:

  • The Trump Administration is set to end whistleblower protection for federal employees. (Reuters)
  • Turning compliance into a competitive advantage. (CW)
  • The EU is looking to ease back on tech reg. (Bloomberg)
  • BDO to move from national to regional practice groups. (FT)

The Daily Compliance News has been honored as the No. 2 in the Best Regulatory Compliance Podcasts category.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: November 19, 2025, The Accountability Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Top stories include:

  • Supply Chains are vulnerable to Chinese exploitation. (WSJ)
  • The fraud case against Adani is in limbo. (NYT)
  • French police raid Altice re: corruption allegations. (Bloomberg)
  • Hold tech companies accountable for fraud. (FT)

The Daily Compliance News has been honored as the No. 2 in the Best Regulatory Compliance Podcasts category.

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: Uncovering FCPA Violations: Millicom’s Complex Case Involving Drug Cartel Funds

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 intricate details of a recent FCPA enforcement action against Millicom Cellular, a Luxembourg-based telecommunications company with operations in Guatemala.

The discussion uncovers how Millicom’s joint venture, Comunicaciones Celulares (CommCell), became embroiled in bribery and corruption involving duffel bags of drug cartel cash used to pay off Guatemalan officials. Despite the DOJ’s earlier pause on FCPA enforcement, the emergence of narco-trafficking aspects led to a reopened investigation and significant penalties for Millicom. Key points include the case timeline, the lack of Millicom’s operational control and visibility, and the broader implications for due diligence in joint ventures and cross-border operations in high-risk regions.

Key highlights:

  • Details of the FCPA Enforcement Action
  • Millicom’s Joint Venture in Guatemala
  • Self-Disclosure and DOJ’s Response
  • Timeline of Events and Corruption Details
  • Drug Trafficking and Bribery Connections
  • Implications and Compliance Lessons

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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.

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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: November 19, 2025, The Turning No into Flow Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In 5. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest about AI.

Top AI stories include:

  1. Of APIs and AI. (Forbes)
  2. Will 2026 redefine GenAI and compliance risk? (PR Newswire)
  3. Energy is key for AI’s next chapter. (Trading View)
  4. New report on the CEO’s Guide to AI Transformation. (AINews)
  5. Teaching students to shape AI. (BusinessInsiderAfrica)

For more information on the use of AI in Compliance programs, see my new book, Upping Your Game. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day – The Questionnaire

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, we aim to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your organization on the right side of the law. Tune in daily for your dose of compliance wisdom, and let’s make compliance a little less daunting, one tip at a time.

This week, we are reviewing the third-party risk management process. Today, we consider the questionnaire.

For more on this topic, check out The Compliance Handbook: A Guide to Operationalizing your Compliance Program, 6th edition, which LexisNexis recently released. It is available here.

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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast – Pat Flynn’s Unique Journey in the Stump Removal Business

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom visits with Pat Flynn, who has been running a stump grinding and removal business in Keville since 2012.

Pat shares his unique journey into the business, from meeting an inventor of a specialized stump grinding machine to operating his own custom-built grinder. He discusses the high demand for stump removal in the Hill Country, particularly due to oak wilt and drought. Pat also talks about the versatility of his equipment, which can handle both large and small stumps. Operating as a one-man band, with his dog Jackson, who doubles as his customer service representative, Pat provides insights into his business operations, pricing strategies, and the geographic areas he serves. He highlights some of his most extensive projects, including a major post-snowpocalypse job, and his preferences for working in Dallas and the Hill Country.

Key highlights:

  • Pat Flynn’s Unique Business
  • The Journey into Stump Grinding
  • The Stump Grinding Machine
  • Meet Jackson, the Customer Service Rep
  • Memorable Jobs and Challenges
  • Impact of Natural Disasters

Resources:

Pat Flynn Stump Removal on Facebook

Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts

Hill Country Authors Podcast

Hill Country Artists Podcast

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

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ACI FCPA Conference 2025

ACI-FCPA Conference Speaker Preview Series – Matt Ellis on FCPA Enforcement in Mexico

In this episode of the ACI-FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference Speaker Podcasts series, Matt Ellis discusses his panel at the event, “The New FCPA Enforcement Focus in Mexico: A Look at How TCO/FTO Designations Could Impact Prosecutions, Coordination with U.S. Authorities, and the Risk Calculus for Businesses Operating There.”

Some of the issues the panel will discuss are:

  • The evolving enforcement landscape in Mexico.
  • The impact of FTO designations; and
  • Business risks and prosecutorial strategies going forward.

I hope you can join me at the ACI–FCPA Conference. This year’s event will take place on December 3-4 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. The lineup of this year’s event is simply first-rate, featuring some of the top FCPA professionals, white-collar attorneys, and compliance practitioners in the field.

The 2025 program is being completely redesigned to help your organization stay agile, responsive, and ahead of the curve. Expect a dynamic agenda shaped by real-world priorities, practical takeaways, and the most cutting-edge thinking in compliance—led by a faculty of global practitioners with boots on the ground, encountering the very risks that come across your desk.

Please join me at the event. For information on the event, click here. Listeners of this podcast will receive a discount by using the code D10-999-CPN26.