481. Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China?

Yuen Yuen Ang, a political science professor and author from the University of Michigan, discusses the surprising similarities between corruption in the U.S. and China. She explains how American corruption is often legal, challenging the notion of moral superiority. The conversation delves into the unique corrupt practices in both countries, such as China's 'naked official' system. Ang also examines the paradox of China's economic growth amidst corruption and the implications of lobbying in the U.S. banking sector, prompting a re-evaluation of our understanding of governance.