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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast – Riding for a Cause: A Journey To the River for the Fight Against MS

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 area of Texas so unique. This week, Tom welcomes back Alan Peterson, who discusses his participation in the Ride to the River MS event, comparing it to the more well-known Houston to Austin MS 150 ride.

Alan shares his motivations, the event logistics, the experience of the ride, and the emotional impact of riding for a cause close to his heart, his mother’s battle with MS. The episode also delves into the fundraising aspects of these charity rides, discussing the contributions, overall impact, and the sense of community and purpose that drives participants. Alan highlights the differences between the rides, the support and volunteer participation, and the personal satisfaction he gains from contributing to a meaningful cause.

Key highlights:

  • Discussing the Ride to the River Event
  • Comparing Different MS Rides
  • Support and Logistics of the Ride
  • Personal Motivation and Fundraising
  • Impact and Future of MS Rides

Resources:

MS Ride to the River

Alan Peterson MS Fundraising Page

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 – Vince Walden on the Cutting Edge Use of Agentic AI for Compliance

In this episode of the ACI-FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference Speaker Podcasts series, Vince Walden discusses his presentation at ACI’s Forum on AI and Data Analytics for Anti-Corruption Compliance, which will be held on Tuesday, December 2.

Some of the issues the panel will discuss are:

  • Agentic AI strategies for compliance;
  • The increased importance of data analytics in fraud prevention.
  • Cutting-edge AI strategies into 2026 and beyond.

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.

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AI Today in 5

AI Today in 5: November 12, 2025, The FinCrime Frontier 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. Tech launches BA in AI. (WSMV4)
  2. Why AI in AML is the ‘FinCrime Frontier’. (AML Intelligence)
  3. Is explainable AI the missing link? (FinTech Global)
  4. Why humans must govern AI. (CCI)
  5. Compliance for AI agents. (Banking Exchage)

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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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: November 12, 2025, The $200 Bet Limit Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to 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.

  • Right-wing EU lawmakers want a corruption inquiry opened.(Politico)
  • FinTech fraud scandal in Germany. (Bloomberg)
  • When a promotion feels like punishment. (Forbes)
  • MLB and Sports Books agree to $200 limit on pitch bets. (ESPN)

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

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: The Atlanta Hawks Scandal: Lessons in Financial Misconduct

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 basics of fraud prevention with headlines torn from the NBA and a FinServ enforcement action.

The embezzlement scandal at the Atlanta Hawks has drawn attention to critical weaknesses in corporate governance and internal control systems, serving as a cautionary tale for organizations everywhere. They view the scandal as a glaring example of the consequences of neglecting internal controls and the segregation of duties, where an executive, Leslie Jones, exploited their finance role to embezzle funds for personal indulgences. His experience underscores the value of routine audits, which, despite their perceived monotony, are essential for uncovering fraud. Meanwhile, Matt is equally concerned, focusing on the need for robust internal controls and the principle of least privilege, warning against granting excessive access to employees to prevent misuse of power and safeguard organizational integrity.

Key Highlights

  • Lessons from Atlanta Hawks Fraud Case
  • Least Privilege Access for Preventing Financial Fraud
  • Financial Data Examination for Fraud Detection
  • Executives’ Lavish Misconduct: Lessons in Ethics

Resources

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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.

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day – Winnie the Pooh and Compliance Week-Eeyore and the Role of Corporate Legal

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, our aim is 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.

We continue our week of fun in compliance by looking at how Winnie the Pooh and his friends inform your compliance program. Today we review how Eeyore can show the CCO how corporate legal and compliance can work together.

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

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Great Women in Compliance

Great Women in Compliance – Insights from ACI FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, co-hosts Lisa Fine and Hemma Lomax get a special preview of the 42nd Annual ACI Conference on the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption. They are joined by two of the conference’s distinguished speakers: Sandra Moser, Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and former Chief of the DOJ’s Fraud Section, and Kimberly Parker, Partner and Co-Chair of the White-Collar Defense & Investigations practice at WilmerHale.

Sandra and Kimberly share their personal journeys into the white-collar and compliance space, discuss why this conference is a “must-attend” event in the anti-corruption world, and dive deep into their upcoming session topics. Kimberly explores how companies are re-evaluating resource allocation as global priorities evolve, while Sandra tackles the critical compliance challenges of operating in China amid geopolitical tensions.

This episode is a must-listen for practical insights on shifting DOJ expectations, the future of compliance, and tips for any first-time attendees.

 Highlights include:

* Sandra and Kimberly’s Journeys to Compliance

* Spotlight on the ACI FCPA Conference:

* Evolving Priorities & Resource Allocation

* Navigating Compliance in China

* The Future of Compliance

Resources:  

ACI’s 42nd Annual Conference on the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption (December, Washington, DC – https://www.americanconference.com/fcpa-dc/

* Morgan, Lewis & Bockius: https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/sandramoser

* WilmerHale: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/kimberly-parker

Biographies

Sandra Moser is a corporate investigations authority and trial lawyer who co-leads the firm’s global white collar and investigations practice. She is former chief of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Criminal Division, Fraud Section in Washington, DC, and a former Assistant US Attorney (AUSA) for the District of New Jersey. She defends companies, boards, and executives in a wide range of matters—including healthcare and federal program fraud, the False Claims Act (FCA), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), securities, commodities, and anti-money laundering—involving the DOJ, state attorneys general offices, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), US Congress, and other domestic and international enforcement agencies.

Kimberly A. Parker’s practice focuses on white-collar criminal matters, internal corporate investigations, and compliance counseling. Ms. Parker is vice chair of the firm’s Litigation/Controversy Department, co-chair of the White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice, and co-leads the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Anti-Corruption Practice. Ms. Parker is also co-chair of the firm’s Pro Bono and Community Service Committee.

Ms. Parker represents clients in a range of criminal and enforcement matters and also provides compliance and governance advice. She has conducted internal investigations in the United States, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. She has represented companies and individuals in a variety of FCPA enforcement matters. She also regularly counsels clients facing difficult FCPA issues in a variety of business contexts, and assists clients in developing and implementing FCPA compliance programs and conducting FCPA training. She is a regular speaker at FCPA events.

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Word of the Week

Word of the Week with Kenneth O’Neal- The Meaning of Sacrifice: Honoring Veterans and Personal Relationships

Each week Kenneth O’Neal discusses a word which describes a principle or value of the Qualities of Success. We suggest you use the Word of The Week in your thoughts, deeds and actions. You might currently possess the quality and desire to develop it to a higher level.  You could replace a bad habit with a good habit. Write an action step and use it daily to develop the Quality in your life. In this episode, Kenneth discusses the word – Sacrifice.

Kenneth O’Neill discusses the concept of sacrifice in the context of Veterans Day. He dives into the origins and significance of Veterans Day, emphasizing the sacrifices made by military personnel. The discussion extends to the broader implications of sacrifice in personal relationships, highlighting virtues like courage, honor, and empathy. The episode encourages viewers to reflect on how they can honor their country and loved ones through daily acts of selfless giving.

Highlights

  • Introducing the Word of the Week: Sacrifice
  • The Meaning of Sacrifice
  • Veterans Day and Its Significance
  • Relating Sacrifice to Personal Relationships

 

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KRONEAL Consulting

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Innovation in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance – Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Business Ethics and Sustainability with Alison Taylor

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode,  host Tom welcomes Alison Taylor, an expert in ethics, compliance, risk management, and business leadership.

They discuss her book ‘Higher Ground,’ its impact, and the evolution of conversations around business ethics and sustainability. Alison also shares insights about her new community on Substack, the importance of writing for clarity and communication, and the significance of sustainability in business operations. They explore the changing regulatory environment and the need for more pragmatic and inclusive conversations around sustainability. The episode concludes with Alison’s thoughts on teaching ethics and sustainability, engaging with students, and the future of sustainability in business.

Key Highlights

  • Discussing ‘Higher Ground’ and Its Impact
  • Building a Community on Substack
  • The Importance of Writing
  • Corporate Sustainability Trends
  • Teaching and Professional Insights
  • Future of Sustainability and Final Thoughts

Resources

Alison Taylor on LinkedIn

Higher Ground on Amazon.com

Check out my latest book Upping Your Game-How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2023 and Beyond, available from Amazon.com.

 

Innovation in Compliance was recently honored as the number 4 podcast in Risk Management by 1,000,000 Podcasts.

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ACI FCPA Conference 2025

ACI-FCPA Conference Speaker Preview Series – Matt Galvin on the AI and Data Analytics for Anti-Corruption Compliance Forum

In this episode of the ACI-FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference Speaker Podcasts series, Matt Galvin discusses his forum, “AI and Data Analytics for Anti-Corruption Compliance,” which will be held on Tuesday, December 2.

Some of the issues the panel will discuss are:

  • Cutting-edge AI strategies for compliance;
  • Integrating AgenticAI into your workflows.
  • The need for AI governance into 2026 and beyond.

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.