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True Life Spy StoriesAlexander Litvinenko | The Slow, Painful Death of a Russian SpyWays to support the podcast:Buy Me a Coffee: â https://bmc.link/philipthompsonDonate via PayPal: đž paypal.me/PhilipT284____________________________________________________________On a gray November afternoon in 2006, within the refined confines of London's Millennium Hotel, a seemingly unremarkable ritual unfolded - three men gathered for tea in the Pine Bar. The casual observer might have dismissed it as nothing more than a business meeting, or perhaps old friends catching up. But behind the clink of porcelain and polite conversation, something far more sinister was in motion. The men were indeed former colleagues, but the encounter was far from benig...2025-04-1837 min
Internet Governance ExplainedMartha Stolze on Regulating Disinformation on Social MediaThe regulation of digital platforms, particularly in combating disinformation, is a highly debated issue. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently caused a controversy when he announced plans to discontinue fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram. This decision raises serious concerns that, without oversight, the platforms could be
flooded with disinformation and used for propaganda purposes.
Martha Stolze is focusing closely on these challenges. She is a research associate in the âPlatform Algorithms and Digital Propagandaâ research group at the Weizenbaum Institute.
Her dissertation is dedicated to the role of gender in Russian online information campaigns. In this...2025-01-3122 minInternet Governance ExplainedMichael Wahl on Disability Accessibility in the Digital WorldThe digital world holds the key to participation in nearly every aspect of modern life - but for people with disabilities, significant barriers remain. In this episode, we sit down with
Michael Wahl, head of the German Federal Agency for Accessibility of Information Technology (BFIT-Bund), to explore how digital accessibility can bridge this divide. Drawing from his professional expertise and personal experiences as a blind person, Michael Wahl shares his thoughts on the challenges, opportunities, and technologies
shaping current and future digital inclusion. From legal frameworks to AI innovations, discover how we can all contribute...2025-01-2827 minInternet Governance ExplainedDavid Hartmann on Content Moderation and AIIn this episode, we explore a particularly controversial topic: content moderation.Â
What is content moderation? What role does AI play in
this context? How do platforms decide which content is allowed? We discuss the challenges and ethical dilemmas surrounding content moderation, as well as the impact these decisions could have on free speech and public discourse.Â
Sophie Butz and Cassandra Audibert are joined by David
Hartmann, researcher at the Weizenbaum Institute to discuss these questions. With his expertise in computer science and philosophy, David Hartmann talks about biases in algorithmic systems and the advantages and ri...2025-01-2421 minInternet Governance ExplainedRita Gsenger on Digital Services Act and Other Aspects of Platform RegulationPlatforms significantly impact societal fields such as politics, economics, and society at large, prompting growing efforts to regulate them. In 2024, the European Commission implemented the Digital Services Act to ensure data security, transparency, the prevention of hate speech, and the protection of human rights.
In this episode of Internet Governance Explained, we speak with Rita Gsenger, a researcher on platform regulation at the Weizenbaum Institute. She shares her insights, offering a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks for governing digital platforms.
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ViviTalksS01:E17 Anna Litvinenko: classical cellist with roots and presence in Europe, Latin America and the USIn this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Anna Litvinenko, as they dive into Anna's roots, how she moved to Europe and her current work with Kalea trio, among others
About Anna Litvinenko
American cellist of Cuban and Ukrainian heritage Anna Litvinenko has captured the attention of audiences in Europe and the Americas. Since an early age, her talent and dedication gave rise to regular performances as a soloist and chamber musician, sharing the stage with artists of great renown, and performing in many of...2024-05-2251 min
De Wereld | BNROpinie | Drink geen theeOm twee redenen kijken we knarsetandend naar de liquidaties van tegenstanders van Poetin: hij laat die openlijk uitvoeren, en wij zijn machteloos. Hij heeft ook wel eens gezegd dat hij met de vijanden van het moederland afrekent, waar die zich ook bevinden. Aleksei Navalny is de zoveelste in een lange rij. Misschien was de arrestatie van vier Russische spionnen in Den Haag, in 2018, het meest illustratief. Het ging om een sullige poging om het gebouw van de OPCW te hacken. Dat mislukte. Ze reisden onder hun eigen namen, hadden paspoorten met opeenvolgende nummers, hadden een taxibonnetje op z...2024-02-2102 minBernard Hammelburg | BNROpinie | Drink geen theeOm twee redenen kijken we knarsetandend naar de liquidaties van tegenstanders van Poetin: hij laat die openlijk uitvoeren, en wij zijn machteloos. Hij heeft ook wel eens gezegd dat hij met de vijanden van het moederland afrekent, waar die zich ook bevinden. Aleksei Navalny is de zoveelste in een lange rij. Misschien was de arrestatie van vier Russische spionnen in Den Haag, in 2018, het meest illustratief. Het ging om een sullige poging om het gebouw van de OPCW te hacken. Dat mislukte. Ze reisden onder hun eigen namen, hadden paspoorten met opeenvolgende nummers, hadden een taxibonnetje op z...2024-02-2102 minInternet Governance ExplainedRuvimbo Musiyiwa on Influencer RegulationIn todayâs digital world, it is almost impossible for social media users to not stumble upon influencers and influencer marketing. However, the regulations and laws surrounding them are still undefined, which can cause ambiguity and confusion for users. What are influencers and influencer marketing, and how can they be regulated? Who is responsible for these regulations? In this episode, Caroline Ritchie and Claudia Paneque Marrero talk with Ruvimbo Musiyiwa M.A., communication scholar from Canada. Ruvimbo's work centers on influencer marketing, exploring potential approaches for its effective regulation.2024-02-0514 minInternet Governance ExplainedMelanie Hölscher alias Mahou.Shoujo on AI in the Creative IndustryWith the rising popularity of AI tools such as Chat GPT and Midjourney, the first effects in the creative industry are noticeable. Declining amounts of commissions and people losing their jobs are just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, Fabrice and Katrin talk with Melanie Hölscher, also known as Mahou.Shoujo or Meri on social media, about her experiences with AI as a fashion designer and freelance artist. Diving deeper into the topic, we discuss trends and shifts in the world of art due to AI, conversations happening between artists and how to better protect them f...2024-02-0133 minInternet Governance ExplainedLena-Maria Böswald on Challenges of Combating Hate SpeechFreedom of speech is one of the fundamental human rights. However, it does not imply that one can express any opinions or ideas. Particularly on social media, the rise of hate speech is a growing concern. In this episode, Margarita Popova and Paul Schochow talk with Lena-Maria Böswald, advocacy manager at âDas NETTZâ, about the challenges of balancing the preservation of free speech with the need to regulate hate speech.
To learn more about âDas NETTZâ feel free to take a look at the following links: https://www.das-nettz.de/,
Website âKompetenznetzwerk gegen Hass im Netzâ: https://kompe...2024-01-3028 minInternet Governance ExplainedFelix Gaisbauer on Twitter's Development Post-Rebranding to XSince Twitter's transformation into X, as announced by Elon Musk in October 2022 with his tweet "the bird is freed," the platform has undergone significant changes. How do these developments affect users as well as research conducted on this social media platform? In this episode, Rita Gsenger and Jasper Hendrickx talk with Felix Gaisbauer, a postdoctoral researcher at the Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin. They discuss the new challenges faced by researchers and examine the implications of the platformâs transformation for democracy and public
discourse.2024-01-3033 min
Kreisky Forum TalksLitvinenko, Timchenko, Nemtsova, Tsepkalo: COURAGE!Tessa Szyszkowitz in conversation with Marina Litvinenko, Galina Timchenko, Zhanna Nemtsova & Veronica Tsepkalo
COURAGE!
How to fight for human rights in Russia
On the 75th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 2023, Russian women human rights activists demand pluralism, freedom of expression and the release of the political prisoners in Russian prisons: Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UDHR, proclaimed at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris on December 10, 1948, states: âEveryone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.â December 10, 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the worldâs most...2023-12-141h 03
Mysteries and BackstoriesRadioactive Demise and Skyfall: Alexander Litvinenko and Yevgeny PrigozhinDelve into the dark, enigmatic world of alleged state-sponsored assassinations in our latest episode, "Unveiling Shadows: Russia's Enigmatic Eliminations". We unravel the mysterious deaths of high-profile individuals like Alexander Litvinenko, Boris Nemtsov, Anna Politkovskaya, and Yevgeny Prigozhin. Each narrative unveils a complex tapestry of intrigue, power plays, and whispers of state orchestration from the heart of Russia's political epicenter. This episode sheds light on the chilling tales of those who found themselves at odds with the Kremlin and met eerie, untimely ends. Discover the silent yet potent messages presumably sent through these cold, calculated eliminations that reverberate across the...2023-10-0439 min
EastcastOlga Rudenko on Ukrainian journalism and her work for Kyiv IndependentMariia Dumanska and Catalina HernĂĄndez talk with Olga Rudenko, editor-in-chief of The Kyiv Independent. In little over a year of being founded, this Ukrainian English-language online newspaper has become one of the main sources of information about Ukraine for the world, playing a crucial role in reporting on the war since the Russian full-scale invasion in February 2022. How did she and her team get there, how does she assess the development of Ukrainian journalism in the recent years, and how do journalists cope with challenges of covering the ongoing war in their country?2023-01-3033 minEastcastAlexander Polivanov on Russian journalism in exileHow do Russian independent media operate after the beginning of Russiaâs full-scale invasion in Ukraine? Should journalism try to remain neutral in the face of the war? Alexander Polivanov, a chief editor of Helpdesk Media, talks about the challenges Russian independent media has been faced since February 24 2022 - and the solutions Helpdesk Media has developed for working in exile.2023-01-3025 minEastcastRaluca Radu on journalism in RomaniaArianna Elsasser and Christelle Lelo discuss communication and journalism studies in Romania with professor Raluca Radu, director of the Journalism department at the University of Bucharest. She is also coordinator of the Romanian branch of the European Journalism Observatory and editor of the Romanian Journal of Journalism and Communication. Raluca Radu has witnessed firsthand and participated actively in changing the way journalism operates in Romania. How has Romanian society and journalism progressed since 1989? What else needs to be done? What are the interrelationships between Romanian politics and journalism? In today's episode, we discuss one of Central Europe's most interesting...2023-01-3031 minEastcastAlicja Ptak on her work for Notes from Poland and journalism in the times of crisisIn this episode, Alicja Ptak of Notes from Poland and Reuters talks about her experience as a journalist at different news agencies in times of crisis. 2022 saw not only the continued crisis surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, but also Russiaâs full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the various consequences it carried. In this context we talk about the limits and liberties of small and large media, mental health in crisis journalism, and journalistsâ role in activism.2023-01-3025 minEastcastPeter Bajomi-Lazaar on the Hungarian media systemSophie and Luisa talk with Peter Bajomi-Lazaar, professor of Mass Communication at the Budapest Business School University of Applied Sciences, on current challenges and developments of the Hungarian media system. The talk focusses on the societal polarization and divides within the media system, OrbĂĄnâs media policy, as well as on the influence of the Russia's war in Ukraine on the Hungarian media discourse. 2023-01-2940 minEastcastKsenia Iliuk on combatting disinformation during Russiaâs war in UkraineIn this episode, we talk with data scientist Ksenia Iliuk about Russiaâs disinformation campaigns during the war in Ukraine, as well as about ways to combat digital propaganda on national and individual level. Ksenia Iliuk works for the NGO LetsData and specializes in leveraging the power of artificial
intelligence to identify and expose hostile information influence, in particular on social media. In cooperation with the Ukrainian NGO DetectorMedia, they analyze online media discourse around Ukraine and provide data-empowered insights.2023-01-2920 minEastcastZmicier Mickiewicz on current media situation in BelarusHow can Belarusians access independent media under the rule of the Lukashenka's regime and how can they differentiate between real and fake information? How do Belarusians feel about the war in Ukraine and how do they organise resistance? How can Western countries support Belarus and are they doing enough?
Zmicier Mickiewicz, journalist at Belsat TV and research fellow at Belarus Security Blog, specialises in information warfare, propaganda, and international relations. In this episode, he talks about the challenges Belarusians are currently facing in times of war and uncertainty.2023-01-2822 minInternet Governance ExplainedRik Smit on Platformization of MemoryWhat role do online platforms play in storing and forming our individual and collective memories? Lena Mackuth and Fleur Renkema talk with Dr. Rik Smit from the Universty of Groningen about his research on the platformization of memory to figure this out. We dive into what platforms are, the power they have, and the ethical questions behind the outsourcing of the storage of our memories to online platforms. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of regulating the
platformization of memory and the current lack of attention for this subject in the realm of public policy makers.2023-01-2819 minInternet Governance ExplainedDaniel MoĂbrucker on Cybersecurity in JournalismIn this episode we interview Daniel MoĂbrucker, journalist and security trainer for journalists. Daniel focusses on surveillance, data protection and internet regulation. We ask Daniel about the problems journalists are facing in regards to cybersecurity, examples of security breaches and about his investigation of the use of the dark web by paedo-criminals that was the subject of his 2021 documentary on forums used by paedo-criminals to share harmful content. We also asked Daniel about measures individual users can take to better protect themselves in the digital sphere.
Trigger Warning: This podcast mentions pedophilia.
Link to t...2023-01-2829 minInternet Governance ExplainedMatthieu Nadini on NFTs and inequalitiesCaroline Kellerbach and Anna AbsolonovĂĄ talk about digital inequalities and NFTs with Dr. Matthieu Nadini, data scientist from the University of London. Users worldwide are increasingly interested in how digital art and other digital items can be bought or sold. Theoretically, NFTs trading can be done by everyone. However, there is only a small group of people who are engaged in the process, while the rest of the population still does not participate in this activity. In this episode, we discuss the social consequences of the NFTs economy.2023-01-2818 min
Unnatural SelectionWhat is Anna Paul?On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: 'Stolen' federal election narratives saw TikTok asked by AEC to remove footage of vote-counting staff. Stax Anna Paul meet and greet: Activewear brand slammed for meet and greet with OnlyFans star. Perseveranceâs MOXIE tool turns Martian air into pure oxygen. Russian oil executive dies in fall from Moscow hospital window. Poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko. THE LAST TIME RUSSIAâS ECONOMY TANKED, THEY TRADED PEPSI A WHOLE NAVY FOR SODA. Common ground and concrete steps: five takeaways from Laborâs jobs and skills summit...2022-09-041h 13
Kasha Today09 - Krieg und FernsehenRussland geht hart gegen freie MeinungsĂ€uĂerung vor und kontrolliert streng, was die BĂŒrger*innen ĂŒber den brutalen Krieg in der Ukraine sehen und hören. Anfang MĂ€rz 2022 unterzeichnete Wladimir Putin ein Gesetz, das Berichte, die der Version der russischen Regierung widersprechen, unter Strafe stellt - was viele unabhĂ€ngige Medien gezwungen hat, das Land zu verlassen oder ihre TĂ€tigkeit einzustellen. Auf der anderen Seite ist das russische (staatliche) Fernsehen noch immer Informationsquelle Nr. 1 fĂŒr einen GroĂteil der Bevölkerung, insbesondere auĂerhalb der GroĂstĂ€dte.Â
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Wieder was gelernt - der ntv-PodcastWie Russland in den sozialen Medien Krieg fĂŒhrtDer Krieg in der Ukraine wird nicht nur auf dem Boden und in der Luft gefĂŒhrt, sondern auch im Internet. Russland verbreitet Propaganda und Falschmeldungen, unter anderem ĂŒber soziale Netzwerke oder private Messenger. Eine neue Trollfabrik in Sankt Petersburg hat sich auf den Ukraine-Krieg spezialisiert. Mit Anna Litvinenko, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut fĂŒr Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft der Freien UniversitĂ€t BerlinSie haben Fragen, Anmerkungen oder Ideen? Schreiben Sie eine E-Mail an podcasts@n-tv.de
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Kurzwelle - das Kindermagazin von Radio FeierwerkSocial Media und der Krieg in der UkraineReporterin Frida weiĂ, welche Rolle Social Media im Russland-Ukraine-Krieg spielt.
Instagram, YouTube, TikTok und Telegram. All diese Plattformen spielen momentan im Russland-Ukraine-Krieg eine wichtige Rolle, sagt Dr. Anna Litvinenko von der Freien UniversitÀt Berlin. Was auf diesen Social-Media-Plattformen genau passiert, hat Reporterin Frida herausgefunden.2022-03-1903 min
Kurzwelle - das Kindermagazin von Radio FeierwerkPropaganda in RusslandWie die Menschen in Russland von der Regierung beeinflusst werden.
In Russland kontrolliert der PrĂ€sident Wladimir Putin die Medien. Zeitungen oder Fernsehsender dĂŒrfen nicht mehr das senden, was sie wollen. Ăberall lĂ€uft nur Propaganda. Was das mit den Menschen macht und warum es so gefĂ€hrlich ist, erzĂ€hlen euch Reporterin Karla und Dr. Anna Litvinenko von FU Berlin.2022-03-1202 min
RAGAZZACCIVLADIMIR PUTIN Pt.2 Con Costantino Leoni"...come primo ministro risolve la guerra in Georgia, Ăš il primo leader russo a visitare ufficialmente Gerusalemme, viene accusato dellâomicidio politico dellâex colonnello del KGB Litvinenko e dellâuccisione della giornalista Anna Politkovskaja, accuse che non non troveranno mai riscontro. Intanto il Time lo ha eletto Persona dellâanno 2007..." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-0115 min
Internet Governance ExplainedPrateek Sibal on Ethical AIWhat is Artificial Intelligence? How can it impact our societies and guide our actions? Why are ethics and principals necessary to help steer its development and usage? How is AI autonomously mediating issues of freedom of expression online? How should AI be governed, and by whom? In this episode, Vanessa and Halil are joined by AI expert Prateek Sibal, specialist consultant of UNESCOâs Digital Innovation and Transformation section, as they explore these questions and look ahead to the role AI could continue to play in our lives, services, and cities.
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La Nit MĂ©s FoscaAlexander Litvinenko - Podran silenciar-me, peroÌ tot silenci teÌ el seu preuAleksandr Litvinenko va ser un espia rus que va haver d'abandonar RĂșssia i es va establir al Regne Unit desprĂ©s de criticar als seus superiors.
La seva mort en un hospital de Londres el 23 de novembre de 2006 a causa d'un enverinament amb poloni-210 van atraure l'atenciĂł internacional.
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EastcastMichaĆ GĆowacki on Political Communication in PolandHow important are different types of media for political communication in Poland? Is the word "propaganda" approriate to describe the content of pro-goverment public media in the country? In this  episode, Wiktoria Kocent and Konrad Kuleta talk to Prof. Dr. MichaĆ GĆowacki, media scientist from the University of Warsaw, about different aspects of political communication in today's Poland.
Prof. Dr. MichaĆ GĆowacki is editor-in-chief of the Central European Journal of Communication and a board member of the Polish Society for Social Communication. His academic work focusses on media policy, public media, media accountability and the cultu...2022-02-0217 minEastcastAliaksandr Herasimenka on Digital Activism in BelarusIn 2020, major protests erupted in Belarus after the presidential election. However, they were violently supressed by the government and since then the authoritarian regime in the country has become even more restrictive. Social media played a crucial role in these protests. How exactly did they help organize the protest despite of the Internet shutdown in the country? Do social media still have a democratizing effect on the society? What is the situation in Belarus now, in the beginning of 2022, and what are the perspectives for the digital activism country?
Dr. Aliaksandr Herasimenka from the Oxford Internet Institute...2022-02-0224 minEastcastJan Motal on the changing media landscape of the Czech RepublicThe media landscape in the Czech Republic has undergone a major shift in the last decade and the changes are still ongoing. A new government after the election in 2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are some of many factors to take into consideration when talking about todayâs Czech media.
In this episode, Ruolin Wu and Truls Hovelstuen talk to Dr. Jan Motal, associate professor at the Department of Media Studies and Journalism, Masaryk University, about the latest developments on the media landscape of the Czech Republic.2022-02-0215 minEastcastClaudia-Yvette Matthes on media freedom in HungaryIs there a spark of hope for Hungaryâs media freedom on the horizon? In this episode, Lisa Barsig and Christina Bayer talk to Dr. Claudia-Yvette Matthes about the current state of media system and political communication in the country as well as about a possible window of opportunity for freedom of speech in the wake of the parliamentary elections in April 2022.
Dr. Claudia-Yvette Matthes is Director of International MA Programmes at the Chair of Comparative Democracy and Political Systems of Eastern Europe, Humboldt University of Berlin.2022-02-0212 minEastcastAngelo Haruni on Albanian journalismHow do social media affect journalism in Albania? Are the consequences of the countryâs communist past still tangible today? Do journalists experience (self)-censorship and how do they deal with it? Angelo Haruni, TV journalist and reporter for the Albanian news network A2CNN, talks with Kyara Durlinger and Jill Schoeters about Albanian media landscape and its perspectives in comparison with the other Balkan countries.2022-02-0215 minInternet Governance ExplainedMichael Seemann on Platform PowerIn 2021, Frances Haugen revealed the so-called âFacebook Filesâ, which fueled controversial discussions on platforms as powerful entities - not only in shaping societal discourse. What makes them so powerful and what are the most effective regulatory solutions for a âplatform societyâ? Do ordinary Internet users have a possibility to call platforms to account and make a change?
Anna Schild and Carlo Backes discuss these and other questions with Michael Seemann, media scholar and author of the book âThe power of platformsâ. 2022-02-0219 minInternet Governance ExplainedLennart Ante on Governance of NFTsIn this episode, Hernan Funes & Valeria Tsoy explore the digital world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and discuss among other things the challenges of regulation of this new technology as well the ecological aspect of its production. Their guest is Dr. Lennart Ante, co-founder of the Blockchain Research Lab, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent science and research on blockchain technology.
In the podcast we mention Memo Akten, an artist and creative technologist based in London who only creates CleanNFTs, here is the link to his work: www.memo.tv 2022-02-0214 minInternet Governance ExplainedChristian Strippel on Hate Speech RegulationWhat is hate speech and how can it be regulated in online communication? In this episode, Francesca Elsey and Kyara Durlinger talk with Christian Strippel, researcher at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society. The communication scholar shares his thoughts on hate speech regulation and tells about the outcomes of the NOHATE project that aimed to develop methods and software for recognition of hateful communication and potential strategies for de-escalation of aggressive speech.
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Paasch-Colberg, S., Strippel, C., Trebbe, J., & Emmer, M. (2021). From Insult to Hate Speech: Mapping Offensive Language in German User...2022-02-0233 minInternet Governance ExplainedMoritz Becker on Blockchain TechnologyEven though blockchain technology is on everyoneâs radar, there is still a lot of confusion and lack of clarity about how blockchain technology actually works and how it could be useful not only for the general public but also for the field of internet governance. In this episode we talk to Moritz Becker, researcher in the research group "Trust in Distributed Environments" at the Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin. We discuss the concept blockchain as well as its practical implementation in so-called decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Do blockchain-based systems really offer a more inclusive and democratic alternative for organizational sy...2022-02-0219 minEastcastJournalist Marian MĂ€nni on Estonian media and country's way to democracyHow did Estonia as a post-Soviet country manage to become a rolemodel in democratization and digitalization? Whatâs behind the facade and is everything as perfect as it seems? In this episode of EASTCAST we talk to Marian MĂ€nni, an Estonian investigative reporter, science and data journalist and - as her Twitter says - an âavid supporter of human rightsâ. In 2017, she won Bonnier Award, Estoniaâs top journalism prize. Together we find out how social media influences Estonian journalism, what problems the media industry is facing today and how the traditional press deals with digitalization. Spoiler alert: all that...2022-01-2813 min
True Crime Never SleepsThe Assassination of Alexander LitvinenkoThis week we are diving into the assassination of Russian Alexander Litvinenko. One of President Putin's biggest critics and threats. Alexander Litvinenko was a former officer of the Russian Federal Security service who escaped prosecution in Russia and received political asylum in the United Kingdom. In his books, Blowing up Russia: Terror from Within and Lubyanka Criminal Group, Litvinenko described Russian president Vladimir Putin's rise to power as a coup d'Ă©tat organized by the FSB.  Â
He alleged that a key element of the FSB's strategy was to frighten Russians by bombing apartment buildings in Moscow and othe...2021-11-3013 minInternet Governance ExplainedClara Iglesias Keller on Platform GovernanceOnce hailed as a liberating, democratizing technology, social media platforms are now controversially discussed as potential threats to democracy and freedom of expression. Where does freedom of opinion end, and at what point do we talk about censorship? How should users be protected and from whom? To what extent may platforms intervene, and do we need additional state regulation? In this episode, Johanna Palla and Ann-Kathrin Rust discuss the most burning questions with the platform governance expert Dr. Clara Iglesias Keller from the Social Science Center Berlin and the Leibniz Institute for Media Research.2021-02-0819 minInternet Governance ExplainedThomas Lohninger on Net NeutralityIn this episode, Valentyna Koenig and Viktor Illmer talk about net neutrality with Thomas Lohninger, executive director of the digital rights NGO epicenter.works. âNet Neutrality is the principle that makes the internet a universal medium,â says Lohninger â but what exactly do we mean by it? How does it affect us as individual users and what is the current state of net neutrality in the world? Also, why has raising these questions become especially important during the pandemic?2021-01-2827 minInternet Governance ExplainedYan Foto on Security in Messenger AppsIn this episode, Tien-Chi Lu and Alexander Wagner set out to investigate the concept of security of messenger apps. Living in modern and hyper-connected societies, we are confronted on a daily basis by questions such as: what does âsecureâ mean? And from whom? Is there such a thing as an entirely private or secure messenger app? How does the new WhatsApp update affect users worldwide? Can we trust the messenger appsâ claims to be secure? Our guest expert from the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society, Yan Foto, helps us understand in simple terms what it all means.2021-01-2816 minInternet Governance ExplainedJohn Lee on Chinaâs Approach to Internet GovernanceHow does China manage to develop a flourishing digital economy under authoritarian rule? Is the countryâs approach to internet governance sustainable over time? What are the main challenges to Chinaâs cyber sovereignty? And what is on Chinaâs internet governance agenda in 2021? John Lee, Senior Analyst from the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), discusses with Polina Andreeva and Carolina Acevedo Gonzalez Chinaâs approach to internet governance and gives his expert insights into strengths and challenges of this model.2021-01-2819 minInternet Governance ExplainedNoah Schlegel on Data SecurityWhat is individual cybersecurity? What are the dangers of data collection? How can apps help sensitize users in terms of data security? Why are independent organizations for consumer protection and cybersecurity, such as Netzpolitik and Chaos Computer Club e.V. (CCC), important for internet governance? And what can users actively do to stay safe on the internet? Noah Schlegel, a developer of privacy friendly apps, talks to Christine Laqua und Christa Ohlenholz about the challenges and importance of cybersecurity for users âand why caution is the mother of wisdom.2021-01-2814 min
The Naked PravdaPoisoned in Russia: Alexey Navalny fights for his life as a deadly trend catches up to the countryâs top oppositionistOpposition politician and Anti-Corruption Foundation creator Alexey Navalny was hospitalized early on Thursday, August 20, in critical condition. At the time this podcast was recorded, he was in a coma and breathing through a ventilator in Omsk, where his flight home to Moscow was forced to make an emergency landing when he became violently ill.
âThe Naked Pravdaâ reviews what we know about Navalnyâs situation and looks back at recent poisonings in Russia, as well as the muted police response in these cases, to get a sense of what he is up against. Meduza in English managing editor...2020-08-2115 min
Der NachhakerFolge 10 - Putins neues Fakes-News-Gesetz - mit Anna Litvinenko Freie UniversitĂ€t BerlinNun hat auch Russland ein Fake-News-Gesetz. Aber gleicht es den Gesetzen der westlichen Staaten? Wie wird es angewendet und was Ă€ndert sich fĂŒr Privatpersonen und bspw. Journalisten. Ich habe mit Anna Litvinenko von der Freien UniversitĂ€t Berlin darĂŒber gesprochen.2019-04-1910 min
The Frontline ClubAlexander Litvinenko Inquiry: An Interview with Luke HardingIn November 2006 ex KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko was murdered in London. Last week a British inquiry concluded that President Vladimir Putin had probably approved a 2006 Russian intelligence operation to murder Litvinenko using radioactive Polonium-210 in London.
The finding prompted a diplomatic row between London and Moscow but as yet has not resulted in any concrete actions.
A month before his death in November 2006 Litvinenko had spoken out at the Frontline Club claiming Putin was responsible for the death of journalist, writer, and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya known for her opposition to the Second Chechen War and Vladimir Putin.
With...2016-01-2800 min
WhoWhatWhy's PodcastsRadioWHO Episode 6: FROM RUSSIA WITH DEATHThe role of Vladimir Putin on the worldâs stage, from Syria to Ukraine, is a complicated one, and some see him as an important moderating influence on the now virtually unchallenged Western imperial apparatus. But one thing is increasingly clear: his role within his country is a deeply troubling one. And the public is terrified. Why? Consider these names:
Sergei Magnitsky, Alexander Litvinenko, Anna Politkovskaya and now Boris Nemtsov.
All opponents of Putin, all now dead. Â Murdered, in brutal and very public ways.
Our guest for this weekâs RadioWHO podcast, Bill Browd...2015-03-1321 min
Podcast Rendez-vous avec XPoutine et le retour du KGB (1/2)Une journaliste tuée à coup de pistolet, un ancien agent secret empoisonné à l'aide d'une substance radioactive... Mais combien d'autres crimes qui n'ont pas retenu la curiosité des médias occidentaux ! Hommes politiques, banquiers, policiers... Malgré la poigne de fer de Poutine, la société russe est chaque jour plus violente...Monsieur X m'a souvent parlé de la Russie. Et il n'y a encore pas si longtemps, il a mis l'accent sur la mainmise du pays par les anciens du KGB et son avatar actuel, le FSB... Une opération préparée de longue date, depuis l'Úre Andropov, c'est à dire au début d...2007-11-1700 min