Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in soccer? Roger Bennett of the Men In Blazers Media Network and Tommy Vietor of Crooked Media team up for season 2 of World Corrupt to explore how an oil-rich nation with a troubled human rights record has essentially secured the 2034 World Cup. They trace the political history of the House of Saud, count the billions being spent on wooing everyone from top soccer talent to Silicon Valley investors, and comb through the motivations of the kingdom’s infamous crown prince, Mohammed Bin Salman.

New season out March 16th, wherever you get your podcasts.