Wright On The Edge Talks Political Corruption With Alex Daoud

Corruption is, in its simplest terms, the abuse of power, most often for personal gain or for the benefit of a group to which one owes allegiance. It can be motivated by greed, by the desire to retain or increase one’s power, or, perversely enough, by the belief in a supposed greater good.

In the political realm, corruption undermines democracy and good governance by flouting or even subverting formal processes. Corruption in elections and in legislative bodies reduces accountability and distorts representation in policymaking; corruption in the judiciary compromises the rule of law; and corruption in public administration results in the inefficient provision of services. More generally, corruption erodes the institutional capacity of government as procedures are disregarded, resources are siphoned off, and public offices are bought and sold. At the same time, corruption undermines the legitimacy of government and such democratic values as trust and tolerance.

Join Wendy Wright this Saturday when she talks with Alex Daoud, former Miami Beach mayor and author of  Sins of South Beach. Hear the true story of one of the most spectacular renovations that any city has ever undergone, and of the seedy underside that fueled its fire.

The first three-time mayor of Miami Beach (1985-1991), Daoud tells an honest and unabashed account of his life and career, replete with sex, drugs, violence, corruption, and murder, and warns of the intoxicating nature of political power. Talk just got interesting!

Wright On The Edge, Saturday from 1-3pm on WOL and streaming live at woldcnews.com