In this episode of the Lines on a Map podcast, we dive deep into the recent anti-corruption drive in Iraq initiated by new President Ali al-Zaidi. We talk to our Iraq correspondent, Renwar Najm, about the state of corruption in Iraq, how Iraqis view the recent anti-corruption efforts, and also take a deeper look at the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).

Host: Sushobhan Parida

Guest: Renwar Najm

Audio Edit: Marta Lučić

Graphic Design: An Amargi Production, 2026

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