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Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: Rebuilding UkraineIn this final episode of our special series, we speak to Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko and Professor Georgiy Kassianov. How can Ukraine rebuild while coexisting with Russia? What is needed to rebuild a stronger country efficiently and effectively? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests : (Ukrainian diplomat currently serving as Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK), Professor Georgiy Kassianov (Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland) This episode was produced by David Dargahi of on behalf of .
2022-08-0427 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: How Russia and its oligarchs avoid sanctionsHow have western financial institutions created loopholes for the Russian elite? Are sanctions truly enforceable on oligarchs with a strong foothold in cities like London? What is Putin’s role in all of this? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: (Chatham House Visiting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme), (author of Butler to the World and Moneyland) This episode was produced by David Dargahi of on behalf of .
2022-07-2822 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: What are the broader implications of an ongoing food shortage crisis?In this episode we follow up on the food shortage crisis we looked at in the beginning weeks of the war on . What long-term problems can we expect because of the disruption to agriculture in Ukraine? Is there any hope for a solution? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests : (Chatham House Senior Research Fellow, Global Economy and Finance Programme; Project Director, Global Trade Policy Forum), (Chatham House Senior Research Fellow, Environment and Society Programme) This episode was produced by David Dargahi of on behalf of .
2022-07-2121 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: The UN and EU responseWhat can the UN do on the ground to help the people of Ukraine? Does the war bring the EU a greater sense of purpose or does it mask underlying issues? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests : (Head of Communications at The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) (Research Fellow, Europe Progamme) This episode was produced by David Dargahi of on behalf of .
2022-07-1425 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPJulie Inman GrantWe are joined by Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety Commisioner. https://www.esafety.gov.au/report
2022-07-0847 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: Military doctrineWhat has the war revealed about both the Russian and Ukranian military capabilities? Was the Russian military surprisingly unprepared? What impact is the course of the war having on the global military industrial complex.
Host: Ned Sedgwick
Guests :Andrew Dorman (Chatham House Editor of International Affairs, Professor of International Security at Kings College), Bettina Renz (Professor at the School of Politics, University of Nottingham)
This episode was produced by David Dargahi of Earshot Strategies on behalf of Chatham House.
2022-07-0728 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: Military doctrineWhat has the war revealed about both the Russian and Ukranian military capabilities? Was the Russian military surprisingly unprepared? What impact is the course of the war having on the global military industrial complex. Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests : (Chatham House Editor of International Affairs, Professor of International Security at Kings College), (Professor at the School of Politics, University of Nottingham) This episode was produced by David Dargahi of on behalf of .
2022-07-0728 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPProfessor Rasmus NielsenToday we are joined by Rasmus Nielsen, Director of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and Professor of Political Communication at the University of Oxford.
2022-07-0437 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: Ukrainian identityHow has the war impacted Ukranians' sense of identity? How has Ukrainian language, culture, and politics changed after fall of the Soviet Union. Are Putin’s views on Ukrainian identity shared by others in Russia?
Host: Ned Sedgwick
Guests: Orysia Lutsevych (Head and Research Fellow, Ukraine Forum, Russia and Eurasia Programme); Professor Georgiy Kassianov (Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland, author of “From 'the Ukraine' to Ukraine. In the search of the future, 1991-2021").
This episode was produced by David Dargahi of Earshot Strategies on behalf of Chatham House.
2022-06-3027 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPJamie Susskind: author of The Digital RepublicWe are joined by Jamie Susskind, author of the new book The Digital Republic: On Freedom and Democracy in the 21st Century and fellow at The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. The Digital Republic is out now on Bloomsbury Publishing @jamiesusskind
2022-06-2250 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPBrandon Silverman of CrowdtangleJoining us on the first episode of season three is Brandon Silverman, the founder and former CEO of Crowdtangle discussing the the future of news media on social media. We are also joined by regular contributor, filmmaker and disinformation analyst Charles Kriel.
2022-06-1745 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: The World Reaction - The United StatesHow has the relationship with the United States and Putin changed from president to president? When did the relationship sour and what, if anything, could have been done to send warning signals to Putin? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri (Director, US and the Americas Programme Chatham House), Dr. Kupchan is Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University, former Senior Advisor to President Obama) This episode was produced by David Dargahi of on behalf of .
2022-06-1627 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: The world reaction - Brazil and AfricaHow have Brazil and Africa reacted to the war in Ukraine? With impending elections in Brazil, how is President Bolsonaro’s relationship with Putin received by the public? How will food insecurity affect African nations' response to the war? Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Oliver Stuenkel (Associate Professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation), Samuel Ramani (University of Oxford & Assoc Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies) This episode was produced by David Dargahi and Anouk Millet of on behalf of .
2022-06-0929 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: The world reaction - India and ASEANHow has India and Southeast Asia reacted to the war in Ukraine? Are they aligning with western sanctions or strengthening ties to Russia? What do they have to gain or lose in involving themselves in the war. Host: Ned Sedgwick Guests: Dr. Shruti Kapila (University of Cambridge), Ben Bland (Chatham House Director, Asia-Pacific Programme), Hunter Marston (Associate 9dashline) This episode was produced by David Dargahi and Anouk Millet of on behalf of .
2022-06-0226 min
Chatham HouseWar In Ukraine: The reshaping of the NATO allianceWhat was NATO’s original purpose and what is its role in the war in Ukraine? Will Finland and Sweden join NATO and what significance does this have? What is Russia’s historical relationship with NATO and how did it sour? Host: Ned Sedgwick Clips used: BBC News Guests: (Former NATO official, Chatham House associate fellow), (The Guardian’s Defense and Security Editor), (Chatham House Deputy Director) This episode was produced by David Dargahi and Anouk Millet of on behalf of .
2022-05-2626 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: Disinformation and the cyber warHow does Russia utilise disinformation and who are they targeting? How are social networks shaping the war in Ukraine? What can be done to stop the spread of disinformation? Host: Ned Sedgwick Clips used: BBC News Guests: , , This episode was produced by David Dargahi and Anouk Millet of on behalf of .
2022-05-1926 min
Chatham HouseWar in Ukraine: How is the invasion impacting China?Examining China and its relationship to Russia and Ukraine.
What is China’s role in the war in Ukraine? What is the state of the relationship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin? Should they serve as mediator or do they have an active interest in a particular outcome?
Host: Ned Sedgwick
Clips used: South China Morning Post
Guests: Professor Rana Mitter, Dr. Yu Jie
This episode was produced by David Dargahi of Earshot Strategies on behalf of Chatham House.
2022-05-1228 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPOnline Safety Bill special series: the Big Tech platformsWhat actions are the Big Tech platforms taking to protect users from online harms and from censorship? How are they balancing user safety with their business interests? And why do we need an Online Safety Bill to hold them accountable to it? In this special episode, Damian Collins MP looks back at when Facebook, Twitter, Google, YouTube and TikTok gave evidence to Parliament, followed by a discussion with Darren Jones MP. UK Parliament Disclaimer: this e-mail is confidential to the intended recipient. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender and delete it from...
2022-03-0436 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPOnline Safety Bill special series: Maria RessaHow do you balance freedom of expression with the need to safeguard people from online harms? What role can journalism play to step the tide of online disinformation? And how do you protect journalists, who are attacked and censored online for doing their job and holding truth to power? In this Online Safety Bill special series, Damian Collins MP looks back on the evidence Nobel Peace Prize Maria Ressa provided to the Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill, followed by a discussion with fellow Committee member Lord (Guy) Black of Brentwood.
2022-02-2531 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPOnline Safety Bill special series: Frances Haugen & Debbie Abrahams MPFacebook whistleblower Frances Haugen gives her explosive evidence on damaging practices at the company to the Joint Committee examining the U.Ks Online Safety Bill. Damian Collins MP is joined by Debbie Abrahams MP to unpack.
2022-02-1829 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInside Europe: Bulgaria with Kalina Bontcheva and Angel PetrovFor the eighth episode in the Inside Europe series, Damian Collins MP speaks with University of Sheffield Professor Kalina Bontcheva and Dnevnik journalist Angel Petrov to discuss the recent elections in Bulgaria and threat of disinformation to the Balkans.
2021-12-1737 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPOnline Safety Bill special series: Martin Lewis, Sophie Zhang, UK regulators and City of London PoliceShould scam ads be part of the Online Safety Bill? Martin Lewis passionately makes the case. Would a culture change at Facebook lead to better safety for users online? Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang thinks so. UK regulators and the City of London police also give their views on the Bill. Damian Collins MP is joined by Lord Jim Knight to unpack the latest round of evidence from expert witnesses for their views on the Online Safety Bill.
2021-11-1227 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInside Europe: Greece with Antonis Klapsis and Georgios SamarasFor the seventh episode in the Inside Europe series, Damian Collins MP speaks with Antonis Klapsis (Assistant Professor at University of Peloponnese) and Georgios Samaras (Assistant Lecturer at UCL) to discuss the rise of the extremist politics and the threat social media disinformation poses to the said birthplace of democracy.
2021-11-0535 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPOnline Safety Bill special series: Laura Edelson, Renée diResta and Guillaume ChaslotHow do user interactions shape content algorithms? Are vulnerable people being purposefully targeted with harmful content? And how realistic is it that harmful content will be taken down before it causes harm? In this Online Safety Bill special series, Damian Collins MP unpacks the evidence heard from Laura Edelson, Guillaume Chaslot, and Renee diResta followed by a discussion with committee member Lord (Tim) Clement-Jones.
2021-10-2521 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInside Europe: Italy with Jacopo Jacoboni, Alex Orlowski, and Damian TambiniFor the sixth episode in the Inside Europe series, Damian Collins MP speaks with intelligence expert Alex Orlowski, author Jacopo Jacoboni, and Damian Tambini, Distinguished Policy Fellow in the Department of Media and Communications, to discuss Italian politics and ways in which Russian oligarchs and the American NRA influence the far right.
2021-10-1459 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInside Europe: France with Théophile Lenoir and Rudy ReichstadtFor the fifth episode in the Inside Europe series, Damian Collins MP speaks with Theophile Lenoir of Institut Montaigne and Rudy Reichstadt founder of ConspiracyWatch.info to discuss the state of democracy in France and how political parties are taking advantage of the spread of disinformation.
2021-10-0937 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPOnline Safety Bill special series: Jimmy Wales and Elizabeth DenhamWhy is Wikipedia not in the headlines for causing harm to users like Facebook is? How does a community based approach to content moderation work? What do top academics and the UK’s data regulator, the ICO, think of the draft Online Safety Bill? Damian Collins MP unpacks the evidence heard from Will Perrin, Dr Edina Harbinja, Prof. Clare McGlynn, Sonia Livingstone, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and ICO’s Stephen Bonner.
2021-09-3029 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInside Europe: Scandinavia with Jonas Parello-PlesnerFor the fourth episode in the Inside Europe series, Damian Collins MP speaks with Jonas Parello-Plesner, Program Director at the Alliance of Democracies in Copenhagen, to look at democracy in Scandinavia and the threat it may come under in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
2021-09-3034 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInside Europe: Poland with Nina Jankowicz and Anna WojcikA state of emergency has been declared in Poland for the first time since 1989. With the freedom of the media under threat, is Poland at risk of losing its democracy? For the third episode in the Inside Europe series, Damian Collins MP unpacks these issues in Poland with author and Director of External Engagement at Aletha Group Nina Jankowicz, and Anna Wojcik fellow of the German Marshall Fund.
2021-09-2430 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPOnline Safety Bill special series: Ian Russell, Izzy Wick, Nina Jankowicz, Clare Pelham and Matt HarrisonTargetting people living with epilepsy with flashing images online, images of suicide and self-harm and abuse towards women, this week the Joint Committee on the Online Safety Bill heard shocking evidence of the real life impact of online harms. Damian Collins MP unpacks the evidence heard from witnesses Ian Russell, Izzy Wick, Nina Jankowicz, Clare Pelham and Matt Harrison with SNP committee member, John Nicholson MP.
2021-09-2127 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInside Europe: Germany with Karolin Schwarz, Felix Kartte, and Lisa-Maria NeudertThe Federal elections in Germany are fast approaching, the first without Angela Merkel as the lead candidate for the CDU. How has social media shaped the discourse for this poll amid an ongoing pandemic? For the second in the Inside Europe series, Damian Collins MP unpacks these questions with journalist Karolin Schwarz, and academic experts Felix Kartte, and Lisa-Maria Neudert.
2021-09-1744 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPOnline Safety Bill special series: Rio Ferdinand, Imran Ahmed, Sanjay Bhandari, Edleen JohnIs the Online Safety Bill fit for purpose? The Joint Committee on the Online Safety Bill has been appointed to scrutinise this seminal piece of legislation, which will begin its journey into law in 2022. Each week, MPs and Peers on the Committee will hear from expert witnesses on the implications of the Bill for society. In this special mini-series of Infotagion, Damian Collins MP, now Chair of the Committee, takes us through some of the evidence heard by the Committee and talks to Members about their personal reflections on the inquiry and the Bill itself.
2021-09-1325 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInside Europe: Chris Steele, Anne Applebaum, Phil HowardTrump-Russia dossier author Chris Steele, historian and writer Anne Applebaum and academic Phil Howard join Damian Collins MP to kick off this special series of Infotagion: Inside Europe. Each week Damian and disinformation expert Dr Charles Kriel will take a deep dive into the role of social media disinformation in the rise of populism across Europe with expert guests.
2021-09-0758 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPInfotagion Special: The Oxford Media ConventionA special episode of Infotagion recorded from the IPPR Oxford Media Convention 2021 featuring panellists Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at the Cyber Policy Center, Stanford University, Ben Scott, Executive Director, Reset, Professor Lorna Woods, Professor of Internet Law, University of Essex, Dr Charles Kriel, Writer, Filmmaker, Producer; Co-founder of Metrotone Media and chaired by Damian Collins MP.
2021-08-0257 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 56: Sinan AralDamian Collins MP picks the brain of Sinan Aral, Director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and author of the much cited book on the spread of misinformation “Hype Machine.” He talks about what it was like to work directly with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to track down fake news. Dr Charles Kriel joins to discuss the Mayoral election in New York City.
2021-07-1638 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 55: Matthew d’AnconaDamian Collins MP is joined by author Matthew d’Ancona to discuss identity politics in the digital age, following the publication of his new book Identity, Ignorance, Innovation: Why the old politics is useless - and what to do about it. Dr Charles Kriel joins to discuss the evolution of facist imagery.
2021-06-2547 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 54: Alliance of Democracies 2021 summit, CopenhagenDamian Collins MP introduces a special panel discussion: “Regulating Social Media and Protecting the public from harm” recorded at the Alliance of Democracies 2021 summit in Copenhagen. Featuring Werner Stengg, Jeremy Wright MP, Tanit Koch, Michael Chertoff and John Samples.
2021-06-1644 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPSEASON 2: Episode 53 Jeremy Wright MP and Bertie VidgenWhat next for the Online Safety Bill in the U.K.? Damian Collins MP is joined by former Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Jeremy Wright MP and Bertie Vidgen from the Alan Turing Institute to discuss.
2021-06-0741 min
The LongPlays PodcastAndy SavoursAndy Savours trained under Alan Moulder and Flood at Assault & Battery Studios for 7 years, which put him in the engineering hot seat early on with projects including SIGUR ROS, THE HORRORS, THE ARCTIC MONKEYS and THE KILLERS. After branching out on his own he engineered MY BLOODY VALENTINE’s long awaited follow up to ‘Loveless’, and ‘mbv’. Andy recently produced BLACK COUNTRY, NEW ROAD'S debut LP.
2021-05-0539 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 52: Shireen MitchellDespite being told as a young girl she shouldn’t go near the digital space, Shireen Mitchell went on to found Digital Sisters and Stop Online Violence Against Women, the first organization dedicated to bringing women and girls of color online. This week she joins Damian Collins MP to discuss the movement she created and her observations on voter suppression on social media during the 2016 election. Dr Charles Kriel talks disinformation in China.
2021-04-2343 minThe LongPlays PodcastBill FrisellBill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as "the best recorded output of the decade."
2021-04-0832 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 51: Andy Parsons and Anna-Sophie HarlingThis week Damian Collins MP speaks to two organisations helping to improve media literacy by giving readers the tools to help navigate away from fake news. Andy Parsons is the Director of the Adobe Content Authenticity initiative and Anna-Sophie Harling is the Managing Director in Europe of Newsguard, who publish trust ratings for thousands of websites. Dr Charles Kriel discusses the worrying trend of vaccine hesitancy amongst health care workers because of disinformation.
2021-03-1948 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 50: Senator Mark WarnerFor this special 50th episode, Damian Collins MP is joined by Senator Mark Warner. Chair of the US Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Warner has been one of the leading voices in the campaign to address social media regulation and fight against disinformation. He is currently the sponsoring the new Safe Tech Act legislation in the US. Dr Charles Kriel joins to reflect on 50 episodes of Infotagion. This special episode was recorded at Voxpod studio in London www.voxpod.studio
2021-03-1237 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 49: Richard WilsonIn recent years we’ve seen social media platforms abused to execute campaigns of genocide, lynchings and an attempted insurrection in Washington D.C. Whilst people enjoy the right of free speech, incitement to commit an illegal act is an offence. But is the law adequately defined for the digital age? Damian Collins MP is joined by Professor Richard Wilson from the University of Connecticut School of Law, the author of 11 books on international human rights. Dr Charles Kriel updates on the latest with right wing social media platform, Parler.
2021-03-0943 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 48: Sanjay Bhandari and Charlie BrooksThere’s a growing problem with racism and hate speech on social media, corresponding directly with a rise in reported hate crime. Sports people and celebrities are particular targets. Damian Collins MP is joined by the Chair of the Kick it Out campaign, Sanjay Bhandari, and Charlie Brooks, Director of Communications at Manchester United to discuss. Dr Charles Kriel (whose version of football is done with a helmet) joins.
2021-03-0444 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 47: Anne Webster, Bonita Mersiades and Matt NguyenIn recent days, the eyes of the tech world have turned to Australia and its dispute between their government and Facebook, after a new law was passed requiring Google and Facebook to provide financial support to the news industry. Controversially in the week before the law passed, Facebook removed all Australian news content to put itself outside scope of this new law. Damian Collins MP discusses the resulting fallout with Australian MP Anne Webster, sports writer and anti corruption campaigner Bonita Mersiades and Matt Nguyen, policy lead at Reset Australia. As ever Dr Charles Kriel joins.
2021-02-2644 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 46: Owen LarterArtificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more integral to our lives. Yet concerns have been raised about biases in AI that might promote harmful content or discriminate against people. Washington State has passed a new law requiring independent testing of new APIs for facial recognition technologies. Should this approach be extended to other technologies across the world? Damian Collins MP is joined by Owen Larter, Director of Public Policy for the Office of Responsible AI at Microsoft to discuss. Dr Charles Kriel discusses the ousting of the CEO of Parler, the right wing social media network.
2021-02-1737 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 45: Dr Shashi TharoorIn India, riotous mobs acting on disinformation campaigns and rumours on Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter have been responsible for many murders and even lynches. Yet the social media companies have done little in response. Damian Collins MP is joined by Dr Shashi Tharoor, former Indian government Minister and Under Secretary General for the UN to discuss. Dr Charles Kriel discusses the brewing privacy wars between Apple and Facebook.
2021-02-0450 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 44: Marietje Schaake and Felix KartteThe Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, published by the European Union in December 2020, will require more effective action against harmful content from the big tech companies. Damian Collins MP is joined by Marietje Schaake (from a cabin in the Netherlands) a former MEP to discuss. Felix Kartte from the EU’s External Action Service also joins to talk about the implications of both acts for the future of tech regulation in Europe. Dr Charles Kriel analyses the surprising rise of disinformation about the US election targeted at ethnic and immigrant communities.
2021-01-1837 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 43: Clint WattsJanuary 6th 2021 will be remembered as the day the insurrection incited online by Donald Trump against the result of the Presidential election took over Capitol Hill and led the death of 5 people. Social media disinformation, some of it from the President himself, has stoked tensions to fever pitch. What will be the long term impact of so much poison being pumped into the political system in America? Damian Collins MP discusses with Clint Watts, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Cyber and Homeland Security at George Washington University. Dr Charles Kriel discusses how Trump has been taken off...
2021-01-1438 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 42: Lyric JainIn December 2020, both the U.K. government and the European Commission published new proposals that would require social media companies to take more effective action against disinformation and harmful content. What should we reasonably expect them to achieve? And how can we audit whether they are doing enough? This week Damian Collins MP is joined by Lyric Jain, founder and CEO of Logically, a social enterprise specialising in the use of AI To identify fake news and improve how we consume and interact with information online. Dr Charles Kriel discusses the disinformation movements on the rise post Joe Biden’s...
2021-01-0436 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 41: Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Michael ChertoffShould disinformation be treated as a threat to security? The Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity Co-Chairs, former NATO Chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and former US Homeland Security Secretary, Michael Chertoff join Damian Collins MP this week to discuss.They discuss the work the Commission does to safeguard elections in the digital age. Dr Charles Kriel joins from Oslo.
2020-12-1840 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 40: Maria Ressa“I know first hand why and how democracy is dieing” writes Chief Executive of news agency Rappler, Maria Ressa, in a new report for the working group on Infodemics. Her work exposing corruption in the Philippines leaves her facing criminal charges. She shares her thoughts on reform of social media and the future of tech regulation with Damian Collins MP. Dr Charles Kriel unpacks the impact of the COVID-19 anti-vaccine movement online as the U.K. is the first to roll out the vaccine.
2020-12-0737 minThe LongPlays PodcastSam EvianArtist, producer and engineer Sam Evian has been busy up in the Catskills working on his upcoming third album at his home studio. His years as an engineer at Brooklyn’s Figure 8 has given him a skill that has led to acts like Big Thief and Blonde Redhead to head to Upstate New York to work in his own studio. Check out Spencer Tweedy’s new book Mirror Sounds for a profile on Sam.
2020-12-0121 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 39: Elizabeth Denham, Emma Briant, David Carroll and Chris VickeryAfter a major investigation into the misuse of personal data for political purposes by Cambridge Analytica, the U.K. Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, talks to Damian Collins MP about her investigation’s conclusions and what comes next. With their reaction, Infotagion brings together three key witnesses to the scandal, Dr Emma Briant, Professor David Carroll and Chris Vickery.
2020-11-231h 02The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 38: Dr Michael CarpenterThe week following the US election saw disinformation campaigns spread rapidly online seeking to undermine public confidence in the vote. What approach might the new Biden-Harris administration take to tackling this problem and regulating big tech? Damian Collins MP talks to Dr. Mike Carpenter, former foreign policy adviser to Joe Biden and Managing Director for the Penn-Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Administration. Dr. Charles Kriel discusses the new conspiracy peddling movement “Stop the Steal” and the fall out on and offline following the election from the ground in Alabama.
2020-11-1035 minThe LongPlays PodcastEpisode 5: The Zombies' Colin BlunstoneToday we chat with Colin Blunstone lead singer of seminal British psychedelic rock band The Zombies. We chatted with Colin about his 50 plus year music career and what it was like heading to Abbey Road to record The Zombies’ Odyssey and Oracle in the same studio The Beatles had recently finished Sgt Pepper’s.
2020-11-0232 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 37: Laura EdelsonThe role of social media in this 2020 US election has received more scrutiny than ever before. Will this, combined with new policies introduced by the tech companies, help the protect the election? Damian Collins MP asks Laura Edelson, lead researcher for NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering Online Political Ads Transparency Project. Dr Charles Kriel reports from Alabama on the latest in disinformation around the US election.
2020-11-0147 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 36: Rep. David Cicilline and Susan BerfieldAs news breaks that the Justice Department’s long-expected antitrust lawsuit against Google has been filed, Damian Collins MP talks to Congressman and Chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee David Cicilline about how this case could transform tech regulation. They are joined by Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Susan Berfield, author of The Hour of Fate: Theodore Roosevelt, JP Morgan, and the Battle to Transform American Capitalism. Dr Charles Kriel unpacks the allegations in the New York Post regarding Hunter Biden, which many conclude is Russian disinformation.
2020-10-2143 minThe LongPlays PodcastSpencer TweedySpencer Tweedy’s new book Mirror Sound provides an inside look into the home-recording spaces of artists like Mac Demarco, Tune-Yards and Blake Mills. Available for purchase now: https://mirrorsoundbook.com/
2020-10-2021 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 35: Ryan Mac and Emily TaylorIn an extraordinary internal memo given to Buzzfeed, a Facebook employee reveals her shock at the lack of action to tackle fake accounts designed to disrupt elections around the world. Ryan Mac, Buzzfeed's Senior Tech reporter, unpacks the significance of the memo with Damian Collins MP. Emily Taylor, CEO of Oxford Information Labs and associate fellow at Chatham House, discusses how the rise of medical misinformation during the pandemic is leading to community tensions. Dr. Charles Kriel reports from the US where the internet buzzes with discussion about the potential fallout from the upcoming election.
2020-10-091h 02The LongPlays PodcastAndrew Scheps & Marta SalogniOn today’s podcast, we have a doubleheader as we talk to two people who work on the other side of the recording process, Mix engineers Andrew Scheps and Marta Salogni. First, we chat with Andrew Scheps who is a Grammy award-winning producer and engineer who has worked with the likes of Adele, Beyonce, and U2. After winning breakthrough engineer at the 2018 MPG awards our second guest Marta Sologni has worked with Frank Ocean, FKA Twigs and Bjork.
2020-10-0819 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 34: Dr. Charles Kriel and Kat Gellein VikenOur resident fake news expert, Dr Charles Kriel, turns guest this week as he discusses his new documentary People You May Know, a joint project with his partner, Director Kat Gellein Viken. The film follows Kat and Charles on a journey of discovery from Westminster to America’s Deep South. They discover Cambridge Analytica collaborating with US churches to unleash a micro- targeting platform targeting vulnerable people - the poor, the grieving, the addicted - to enlist them into supporting far-right politics.
2020-10-0334 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 31: Antonio García MartínezHow do Facebook Ad Tools actually work? Can online political ads truly change our minds about how to vote? Damian Collins MP asks one of Facebook’s first Ad Tool's executives, Antonio García Martínez, the author of Chaos Monkeys: Mayhem and Mania Inside the Silicon Valley Money Machine. Dr Charles Kriel discusses the new academic study proving that disinformation about the coronavirus kills.
2020-09-1053 min
The LongPlays PodcastJohnny Lloyd & Nathan CoenJohnny's second studio album in as many years, ‘Cheap Medication’ arrives as the follow-up to 2019 solo debut: ‘Next Episode Starts In 15 Seconds’
2020-09-0327 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 32: Susan Ness and Jeff JarvisHow can we curtail hate speech and disinformation while protecting freedom of expression online? Damian Collins MP is joined by former Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission Susan Ness and journalism professor at CUNY, Jeff Jarvis. Both are senior members of the Transatlantic High-Level Working Group on Content Moderation Online and Freedom of Expression, based at the Annenberg Center at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss the findings of their first seminal report on the subject.
2020-09-0236 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 33: Nina Schick and Giorgio PatriniWhat is the potential impact of deepfake technology on politics? How can people identify real films from ones which have been manipulated? Damian Collins MP is joined by Nina Schick, author of Deep Fakes and the Infocalypse: what you urgently need to know.Giorgio Patrini, CEO of Deeptrace, discusses how his start-up works to defend people from the threat of deepfakes.
2020-09-0235 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 30: Renée DiResta and Tom FirthRenée DiResta from the Stanford Internet Observatory was part of the investigative team for the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report into election interference. This week, she tells Damian Collins MP what they found when digging into the data. Tom Firth, Managing Director of M&C Saatchi discusses the revolution in advertising in a digital era.
2020-09-0237 min
The LongPlays PodcastFlyteLondon based indie-pop band Flyte's debut record 'The Loved Ones' released by Island Records in 2017 was a masterclass in songwriting and harmony. With timeless inspiration from the likes of Nick Drake, Bowie and McCartney, Flyte established themselves as ones to watch as future Glastonbury headliners. We caught up with members Will Taylor and Nicholas Hill to ask them about the Past, Present, and Future. For the past, we talk about an album from their childhood that made a lasting impression. Present, an album they currently can't stop playing. And future, an artist they know they need to check out...
2020-08-2042 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 29: Jim SteyerThe Stop Hate for Profit campaign has been successful in persuading major brands like Adidas, Coca Cola and Unilever to pause their advertising on Facebook and demand the company does more to stop the spreading of harmful content. Jim Steyer, the founder and CEO of Commons Sense media, and one of the driving forces behind this campaign joins Damian to discuss Facebook regulation and more. Dr. Charles Kriel discusses Twitter’s moves to crack down on QAnon content.
2020-08-2030 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 28: Craig NewmarkIn 1995 Craig Newmark launched Craigslist, which has since become one of the biggest and most successful online communities ever. Today his philanthropic foundation supports projects that promote quality journalism and investigative reporting. This week he joins Damian Collins to discuss the role of tech giants in society and his thoughts on how a Biden-Harris administration might handle future regulation. They contemplate the future of journalism in a world where increasingly people get their news through the lens of social media. Dr. Charles Kriel unpacks the anticipated fifth and final report from the Senate Intelligence Committee’s three year-long investigation on...
2020-08-2041 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 27: Chris Steele and Luke HardingIn his first ever on-the-record broadcast interview, Trump-Russia dossier author and ex-MI6 officer Chris Steele joins Damian Collins MP for a special extended edition of the podcast. They discuss the extent of Russian interference in public and political life in the West, and why governments are behind the curve tackling the threat. Joining them is Luke Harding, Guardian journalist and author of the new book Shadow State: Murder, Mayhem and Russia’s remaking of the West. Dr. Charles Kriel wonders what new methods the Russians might be developing behind the scenes.
2020-08-0651 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 26: John BorthwickDamian Collins MP is joined by John Borthwick, Chair of the COVID-19 Technology Taskforce and CEO of Betaworks, who were early investors in Twitter and Tumblr. They discuss the tech companies' response to COVID-19 and compare track and trace technologies around the word.
2020-07-3033 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 25: James Lawless and Marianna SpringHow does the newly elected Fianna Fáil government in Ireland plan to tackle misinformation and tech regulation? James Lawless, the party’s science and technology spokesperson, discusses with Damian Collins MP. They are joined by BBC’s disinformation reporter, Marianna Spring who reveals what it’s like engaging with the social media companies when investigating disinformation. Dr Charles Kriel investigates “alternative cancer care” ads on Facebook.
2020-07-2033 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 23: Matt Burgess and Michael VealeThe NHSX COVID-19 tracker app in the UK still isn’t fully operational. Did the UK Government choose the wrong tech, or do the tech companies have too much control over the data that’s gathered by their systems? Matt Burgess, Deputy Digital Editor at Wired UK and Michael Veale, Lecturer in Digital Rights and regulation at UCL, join Damian to discuss. Lucy Dargahi unpacks the latest reports that after a spike in engagement with anti-vaxx content online, up to a third of people say they would hesitate to take a coronavirus vaccine.
2020-07-1031 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 22: Davi OttenheimerWhen Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the web, it was intended for everyone. Now it is dominated by a few tech companies who have accumulated huge amounts of data on its users. So Tim decided to make a change. He launched Solid, an open source platform, built to decentralise the web and give citizens more power over their data. Alongside this, a new business called Inrupt was created to design and deliver new services from this technology. VP for Trust and Digital Ethics at Inrupt, Davi Ottenheimer, joins Damian Collins this week. Dr Charles Kriel unpacks the new Twitter-like platform...
2020-07-1034 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 24: Dave SharmaFollowing the terrorist attacks in Christchurch in March 2019 which were live-streamed to Facebook, Australia passed world-leading legislation that imposed tougher financial and criminal consequences for social media companies if they failed to expedite the removal of violent or extreme content. Damian Collins discusses with Dave Sharma, former diplomat and Federal Member of Parliament for Wentworth in Australia. Dr. Charles Kriel examines the latest developments in Russian trolling techniques.
2020-07-1026 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 21: Lord David PuttnamOscar winning film producer David Puttnam joins Damian Collins MP this week. Lord Puttnam Chairs the House of Lords Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies. Their most recent report pointed to an ‘unacceptable’ delay to the UK Government’s Online Harms Bill. Dr Charles Kriel investigates whether Cambridge Analytica has returned.
2020-07-0734 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 20: Imran Ahmed and Chris Stokel-WalkerWhat happens when a company’s adverts appear next to disinformation or hate speech? Damian Collins MP discusses with Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate after their recent Stop Funding Fake News campaign caught the attention of Donald Trump Jnr and Steve Bannon. Chris Stokel-Walker, author of YouTubers unpacks social media company's attitudes and policies to content moderation. Dr Charles Kriel examines disinformation from the White House.
2020-07-0138 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 19: Baiba Braže and Burcu SanFor this special edition of the podcast, Damian Collins MP speaks to Baiba Braže, the Assistant Secretary-General of NATO for Public Diplomacy, and Burcu San, the Director of Preparedness in the body’s Operations Division. They discuss the Alliance’s efforts to tackle modern information warfare.
2020-06-2526 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 18: Jim Balsillie and Adam HildrethIs it time for a 'Bretton Woods' for tech? What role are UK companies playing in keeping people safe online? Damian Collins MP discusses with former co-CEO of Blackberry, Jim Balsillie and Adam Hildreth from Crisp, a leading company in tech safety. Dr Charles Kriel debunks the theory about a US government 'plot' to spread COVID-19 through a new special-issue quarter.
2020-06-2442 minThe Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 17: Roger McNamee and Adam SatarianoIs it possible to safely moderate internet platforms like Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg’s former mentor turned biggest critic, Roger McNamee, thinks not. The author of Zucked joins Damian Collins MP to discuss reforming Section 230, Joe Biden’s campaign on political ads and continuing internal dissent at the company. The New York Times’ Adam Satariano discusses the evolving influence of tech platforms over the years and the culture war on journalism. Dr Charles Kriel reports that a publication peddling hard right theories “The Epoch Times” is being pushed through letterboxes in West Sussex.
2020-06-1950 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 16: Toomas Hendrik IlvesThe former President of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, joins Damian Collins MP this week. They discuss Estonia’s ground-breaking journey to becoming a fully digital society plus his views on disinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Dr Charles Kriel reports that the EU has accused China of running disinformation campaigns about the coronavirus, the first time they have publicly called out China in this way.
2020-06-1646 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 15: Yael Eisenstat and Jason KintFacebook is under attack about its decisions over content, but this time it's current and former employees who are speaking out. Damian Collins MP discusses this and more with former White House adviser and Facebook executive Yael Eisenstat and CEO of Digital Content Next Jason Kint. Dr Charles Kriel analyses the patterns of Black Lives Matter trolls online. John Quinlan unpacks further false claims surrounding Bill Gates.
2020-06-1141 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 14: Tom Tugendhat and Jakub Janda Tom Tugendhat, Chair of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee and Jakub Janda, Director of European Values Center for Security Policy join Damian Collins MP this week. They discuss disinformation networks from China and Russia during the pandemic and the recent civil unrest in the US following the murder of George Floyd. Dr. Charles Kriel highlights concerns over the flow of data from the NHSX app to Palantir. John Quinlan unpacks a quote from the Chair of the CDC taken out of context.
2020-06-0741 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 13: Professor David Carroll and Gian VolpicelliDid Professor David Carroll ever get his data back from Cambridge Analytica? The New School Professor and star of “The Great Hack” Netflix documentary catches up with Damian Collins MP to reflect on how the scandal impacted the world. Gian Volpicelli, Tech and Politics Editor of Wired UK, joins to discuss Trump’s war on Twitter, Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act and the unrest in the US. Dr Charles Kriel highlights the myths circulating around smoking and coronavirus.
2020-06-0338 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 12: John Nicolson MP and Professor Shakuntala BanajiJohn Nicolson MP, the SNP’s spokesperson for for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport joins Damian Collins MP to discuss Twitter’s decision to call out Trump’s tweets and increased attacks on the media during the pandemic. Shakuntala Banaji, Professor of Media, Culture and Social Change at LSE describes the horrific real life impact by WhatsApp disinformation campaigns in India. Dr Charles Kriel talks Twitter bots and John Quinlan’s busts the myth around microchips in coronavirus vaccines.
2020-06-0138 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 11: Joey D’Urso and Claire WardleWhat’s it like being a journalist or a fact checker during this pandemic? Claire Wardle, US Director of First Draft, talks about misinformation techniques she has been studying for years being writ large during coronavirus. Former BBC and Buzzfeed journalist Joey D’Urso unpacks the important relationship between the social media giants and the media. Dr Charles Kriel describes the pitfalls of publishing papers without peer review and John Quinlan clears up whether the Gates Foundation just lost a big court case over vaccinations.
2020-05-2630 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 10: Phil Howard and Peter PomerantsevIs COVID disinformation being used to fuel existing geopolitical tensions and further certain political agendas? What misinformation trends should we be looking out for ahead of the 2020 US election? Phil Howard, Director of the Oxford Institute and Peter Pomerantsev, author of “This Is Not Propaganda” join Damian Collins MP this week to discuss. Dr Charles Kriel shares his favourite COVID conspiracy theory meme and John Quinlan unpacks one of the popular theories flagged to Infotagion this week: whether you’re immune after you’ve had the virus.
2020-05-2436 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 9: Tristan HarrisTristan Harris, former Google insider and co-founder for the Centre for Human Technology joins Damian Collins MP. Damian first met Tristan while giving him a lift to the airport in Washington D.C. when he was there for the DCMS Committee’s fact-finding trip on Disinformation back in 2018. They’ve been discussing how tech can be used for good ever since. On this episode they talk about how much power the tech companies wield in the information space during this pandemic, and what can be done about it. Dr Charles Kriel revisits the confusion over COVID-19 death stats and John...
2020-05-1844 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 8: Karen Kornbluh and Mark ScottFormer OECD US Ambassador Karen Kornbluh and Mark Scott, Chief Technology Reporter at POLITICO join Damian Collins MP this week. In these times where COVID-19 misinformation is a matter of life or death, they discuss who’s responsible for stopping it and how journalists are navigating the pandemic. Dr Charles Kriel unpacks the confusion around whether children can get the coronavirus and John Quinlan gives the latest update from Infotagion.
2020-05-1432 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 7: Guy Berger and Nina JankowiczHow much COVID-19 misinformation is out there and who’s responsible for taking action against it? Would auditing how misinformation spreads prepare us for future infodemics? Damian Collins MP discusses with Guy Berger, Director of Freedom of Expression and Media Development at UNESCO, and Nina Jankowicz, academic and author of new book How To Lose the Information War. John Quinlan and Dr Charles Kriel put Alan Sugar on the fake news ‘naughty’ list.
2020-05-1038 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 6: Nate Erskine-Smith MP and Charlie Angus MPMembers of the House of Commons in Canada, Nate Erskine-Smith and Charlie Angus join Damian Collins MP this week. They discuss Canada’s strategy for managing the virus, privacy concerns around track and trace apps and whether the International Grand Committee (of which they famously first took part in November 2018) could one day virtually reconvene.
2020-05-0728 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 5: Baroness Martha Lane FoxAs businesses struggle, tech companies like Amazon, Facebook and Netflix are stronger than ever. Has COVID-19 accelerated digital disruption? What is the right way to regulate tech? Damian Collins MP is joined by Baroness Martha Lane Fox, board member of Twitter and founder of technology think tank Dot Everyone. John Quinlan discusses a shift in submissions to Infotagion from fake cures towards misinformation about civil liberties, and Dr Charles Kriel unpacks COVID-19 case charts.
2020-05-0431 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 4: Tom Pressley, Dr Shashi Jayakumar and Dr Carol SoonSummary: Are virus tracker apps the answer to managing life post-lockdown? How has Singapore used technology to stop COVID-19 misinformation and fight the virus? Damian Collins MP gets the view from the ground with Singaporean academics Dr Shashi Jayakumar and Dr Carol Soon. They are joined by Tom Pressley, Vice-President of International Marketing at Everbridge, the world’s largest critical event management company, to discuss best practice in managing communications with citizens during a pandemic. Iconic Labs’ John Quinlan and resident fake news expert Dr Charles Kriel give an update on Infotagion’s work this week.
2020-04-3052 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 3: Shoshana Zuboff and David WoodingCould Google or Facebook predict whether you have COVID-19? With society relying on social media over news media during the pandemic, are we more susceptible to misinformation? Damian Collins MP is joined this week by Shoshana Zuboff, Professor at Harvard Business School and author of Surveillance Capitalism. Alongside her is David Wooding, Political Editor of the Sun on Sunday. Iconic Labs’ John Quinlan and resident fake news expert Dr Charles Kriel join to give their analysis.
2020-04-2754 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 2: Edward Lucas and Sasha HavlicekIs COVID-19 disinformation from Russia and China on the rise? This week Damian Collins MP is joined by writer Edward Lucas and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue’s CEO Sasha Havlicek to discuss. Iconic Labs’ John Quinlan and fake news expert Dr Charles Kriel analyse trends in Infotagion’s work this week.
2020-04-2331 min
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 1: Welcome to InfotagionWelcome to a new podcast from Infotagion, an independent fact-checking service to combat fake news about the Coronavirus. This is the first major public health crisis in the age of social media disinformation and Infotagion exists to try and make sense of it. Hosted by Damian Collins MP, co-founder of Infotagion and former chair of the House Of Commons select committee for Digital Culture, Media, and Sport.
2020-04-1627 min