PODCAST May 21, 2026 Power Plays Season 1 explores the regimes that have exploited the FIFA World Cup over the last century, from Italy’s fascists in 1934, to Argentina’s military junta in 1978, to Russia’s kleptocratic police state in 2018, to Qatar’s monarchy built on the backs of exploited migrant workers in 2022. We also look ahead to the 2030 and 2034 World Cups. Hosted by Karim Zidan Sports & Dictators Program Lead
PODCAST The Dissident’s Mic The Dissident’s Mic is a two-person interview series featuring timely, in-depth conversations about authoritarianism around the world. Hosted by HRF staff members Casey Michel and Chelsea Hedquist, each episode is driven by a central compelling question and grounded in the firsthand experiences of dissidents resisting authoritarian power. Hosted by Casey Michel Combating Kleptocracy Program Head Chelsea Hedquist Head of Communications Strategy
