Why money laundering is thriving

Why money laundering is thriving

From Taking Stock by Newstalk

March 20, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the rise of money laundering with Oliver Bullough and explores the changing nature of night-time work and the economy of Somaliland.

This week on Taking Stock, Susan Hayes Culleton talks to investigative journalist Oliver Bullough about his book new book 'Everybody Loves Our Dollars' about how rampant money laundering has become. Soumaya Keynes of the Financial Times talks to Susan about the changing nature of night-time working. Plus, we hear about the strange economy of the breakaway state of Somaliland.

People in this episode

Hosts: Susan Hayes Culleton, Susan

Guests: Oliver Bullough, Soumaya Keynes

Topics covered

  • money laundering
  • investigative journalism
  • night-time working
  • Somaliland economy

Keywords

  • Everybody Loves Our Dollars
  • financial crime
  • economy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Taking Stock, Everybody Loves Our Dollars

Places: Somaliland

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