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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: The Department of Retribution

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, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly look at the new DOJ AAG position, which will report directly to the White House.

They also 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, the need for robust risk management strategies in light of these changes, and the chaos that capitalism 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

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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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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: January 13, 2026, The Don’t Be a FED Chair 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:

  • Xi says China cannot afford to lose the fight against corruption. (SCMP)
  • Paramount threatens Board proxy fight for Warner Bros. (NYT)
  • The Trump DOJ opens a criminal probe against the Fed Chair. (WSJ)
  • Suit cleared to go to trial alleging Citi fraud in Mexico. (Reuters)