Coercive Capital with Elaine Dezenski

Coercive Capital explores the intersection of U.S. economic and national security and global financial reform. Global adversaries are weaponizing our trade and financial systems, while Illicit financial flows, kleptocracy, and organized crime continue to erode democratic systems and destabilize economies. Elaine Dezenski brings together experts who understand these emerging threats and provide insights into the risks and emerging opportunities to strengthen our collective response.

Coercive Capital with Elaine Dezenski is a government podcast hosted by iHeartPodcasts, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

iHeartPodcasts hosts Coercive Capital with Elaine Dezenski, a government show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  The Clean Capital Shift: Andrew King Talks Risks and Opportunities

  Aug 5, 202556 minS0

  <p>Andrew King, Executive Director of Future Union, joins Coercive Capital to expose how authoritarian financial flows are quietly reshaping democratic institutions—from pensions and universities to policy circles.</p><p>In this 50-minute interview, King breaks down:</p><p>– The origins of Future Union and why clean capital is essential</p><p>– The real-world risk of foreign influence in American finance</p><p>– The Clean Capital Pledge and how reform is starting to take hold</p><p>– Concrete examples of capture—and what we can do about it</p><p>Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of finance, power, and d...

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  Episode #15

  Unplugging Beijing: How to Reclaim America’s Battery Supply Chain

  Jul 22, 202554 minS0

  <p>How did the Chinese Communist Party build near-total control over the world’s most critical battery inputs? And how can the U.S. respond before it’s too late?</p><p>Josh Birenbaum of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) joins Elaine Dezenski on Coercive Capital to discuss their new report which breaks down the CCP’s strategic capture of the global battery supply chain—and outline what it will take for the United States to regain control.</p><p>Based on FDD’s July 2025 report, “Unplugging Beijing,” this episode offers a practical, urgent blueprint for restoring American battery indepe...

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  Episode #14

  Human Intelligence in Conflict Zones | Coercive Capital

  Jul 8, 202559 minS0

  <p>From the jungles of Mindanao to the back alleys of Damascus, Tom Sanderson has gathered intelligence the hard way. This episode of Coercive Capital is a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of global risk, drawn from firsthand encounters in conflict zones worldwide.</p><p> </p><p>Host Elaine Dezenski and Sanderson explore:</p><p> </p><p>The role of fieldwork in modern intelligence</p><p>How proxy networks and non-state actors shape today’s power landscape</p><p>The blind spots that leave institutions vulnerable</p><p>What Sanderson is watching next</p><p>Essential listening for anyone navigating toda...

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  Episode #13

  Tehran’s Tightrope: The Cost of Confrontation

  Jun 24, 202553 minS0

  <p>In Episode 13 of Coercive Capital, host Elaine Dezenski is joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Director of FDD’s Iran Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on Iranian security and sanctions. They explore the cost and consequences of confronting the Islamic Republic—from the legacy of the U.S. “maximum pressure” campaign to the internal economic crises gripping Iran’s ruling regime. As nuclear diplomacy falters and regional tensions rise, financial institutions and compliance teams must adapt. What tools and insights are needed to understand Iran’s future trajectory? And how can policymakers and global marke...

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  Episode #13

  Tehran’s Tightrope: The Cost of Confrontation

  Jun 23, 202552 minS0

  <p>In Episode 13 of Coercive Capital, host Elaine Dezenski is joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Director of FDD’s Iran Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on Iranian security and sanctions. They explore the cost and consequences of confronting the Islamic Republic—from the legacy of the U.S. “maximum pressure” campaign to the internal economic crises gripping Iran’s ruling regime. As nuclear diplomacy falters and regional tensions rise, financial institutions and compliance teams must adapt. What tools and insights are needed to understand Iran’s future trajectory? And how can policymakers and global marke...

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