2/ In less than 30 seconds, Ian directed me to Bonita Mersiades, and oh boy! Bonita is one of two whistleblowers in the shady dealings surrounding Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup. https://youtu.be/9Eytw2xGx1I
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3/ Bonita's account of Australia's journey as an underdog to host the World Cup helps us understand the influence of billionaires, superpowers, and geopolitics at play in one of the simplest and most passionate games. https://youtu.be/9Eytw2xGx1I
4/ This one was tough because I was finishing my fellowship at Business Insider, and uncertainty was and is on the horizon. https://youtu.be/9Eytw2xGx1I
5/ It was a great realization when the interview ended in the distance. The logistical challenges, building trust with Bonita, and finding a common language to describe her experience were big achievements for me. https://youtu.be/9Eytw2xGx1I
6/ I had to get off the train in the middle of the journey and leave the story to be completed by Ju Shardlow, Dylan Brzezinski, and Cynthia Liu. My total appreciation to the BI team. https://youtu.be/9Eytw2xGx1I
7/ I'd have loved to do all the fact-checking and commenting, but I think it was something Cynthia got some enjoyment out of. https://youtu.be/9Eytw2xGx1I
8/ Please watch this episode of How Crime Works on FIFA corruption with Bonita Mersiades. (For some reason, my professional website has received some visits from Russia lately.) https://youtu.be/9Eytw2xGx1I
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