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The InterviewMaria Ressa: the information apocalypse is threatening democracy.The design of the social media platforms spreads lies faster than facts.Marianna Spring, the BBC’s social media investigations correspondent, speaks to Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa, co-founder of the independent Filipino news outlet Rappler.With over 40 years in journalism, Maria describes today’s information landscape as a war zone, where online attacks, including doxxing, misogynistic hashtags, and manipulated images don’t just stay online. They spill into real-world intimidation and violence.This conversation explores the rise of online misogyny, the weaponisation of social media by authoritarian regimes, and the global impact...
2025-11-2825 min
NewscastPrince Andrew Gives Up His Titles… But Why Now?Today, we look at Prince Andrew’s announcement that he is giving up his titles. He has recently come under increased scrutiny over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after new allegations about his behaviour have emerged. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.Laura and Paddy are away, so Americast’s Marianna Spring and Justin Webb discuss the events leading up to this decision and whether or not this will be the end of the heightened attention towards the former duke.Plus, Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse joins to look at Volodomyr Zelenksy’s fail...
2025-10-1838 min
Marianna in Conspiracyland5. A collective immune systemCan people fight back against medical misinformation? In the months after Paloma’s death, her brothers say they want to prevent other deaths, and they believe social media companies should take stronger action against medical misinformation. Meanwhile her Mum, Kate Shemirani, takes to social media to share a different account of her death. She has promoted a range of unproven theories on social media and podcasts about how Paloma was murdered by medical staff. The BBC has not seen evidence to support this. The BBC’s social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring interrogates whether and how some politicians and soci...
2025-06-2324 minMarianna in Conspiracyland4. The ArchaeologistsAre we equipped to deal with a rising tide of misinformation? The BBC’s social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring investigates how safeguarding procedures work and how social services and hospitals are trying to deal with the mainstreaming of medical misinformation. She speaks to a social worker who says it’s time for the law to be reviewed in England and finds out more about what happened to Paloma in the months after she left hospital. Were there missed opportunities to help her?Host: Marianna Spring
Producer: Anna Harris
Story Editor: Matt Willis
Sound Engineer: Tony Churnside
Prod...
2025-06-2322 minMarianna in Conspiracyland3. Down the cancer conspiracy rabbit holeWhat are cancer patients seeing on social media? The BBC’s social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring goes down the cancer conspiracy rabbit hole to find out. She returns to the days Paloma spent in hospital after her cancer diagnosis to analyse the advice Paloma was being given by medical staff versus the advice she was receiving from alternative practioners and her Mum, Kate Shemirani. Marianna investigates Paloma’s mum’s platform as a conspiracy theory influencer and looks at the wider role some social media sites are playing in turbocharging accounts that promote health misinformation. Plus, she speaks to the...
2025-06-2330 minMarianna in Conspiracyland2. Conspiracyland at homeCould the answer lie in the past? The BBC’s social media investigations correspondent, Marianna Spring, continues investigating what happened to Paloma Shemirani. She speaks to Paloma’s brothers to see if the answers could lie in the house they grew up in. Who is Paloma’s mum - prominent British conspiracy theorist influencer Kate Shemirani - and how did her beliefs evolve and impact Paloma and her siblings? Could her mum’s conspiracy theory views have influenced Paloma’s decision to reject chemotherapy?Host: Marianna Spring
Producer: Anna Harris
Story Editor: Matt Willis
Sound Designer: Tony Churnside
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2025-06-2329 minMarianna in Conspiracyland1. The Dove and the PigeonWhat happened to Paloma? Aged 22, Paloma Shemirani has her whole life ahead of her. She’s recently graduated, moved into a flat and found a job. But just days before Christmas in 2023 she receives bad news, she has cancer - an aggressive but treatable form of Lymphoma. Despite a good prognosis, Paloma decides - at least initially - to reject chemotherapy. The BBC’s social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring investigates what happened and what this tells us about the mainstreaming of anti-medicine ideas. Host: Marianna Spring
Producer: Anna Harris
Story Editor: Matt Willis
Sound Designer: Tony Chur...
2025-06-2332 min
Goddess, Witch, Womanbonus summer solstice episode | Sulis, between light and tideThis midsummer episode walks with Sulis, Celtic goddess of healing waters and solar fire. We explore the sacred spring at Bath, the Solstice's paradox, the Cancer New Moon, and offer a bath ritual for radiant healing. May Sulis meet you where fire and water touch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mariannaportela.substack.com
2025-06-1916 minNewscastAmericast: Trump vs Elon MuskHow did one of the most powerful alliances in American politics blow up? The falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has been playing out very publicly on social media, with back and forth insults and threats.
Sarah Smith, Marianna Spring, Justin Webb and Anthony Zurcher unpack how the row intensified with Trump threatening to revoke Musk’s government contracts and Musk claiming, without evidence, that Trump appeared in the unreleased Epstein files. Musk also suggested that Trump should be impeached.
But why does a row between the world’s richest person and one of the most powerful, the...
2025-06-0629 min
AmericastElon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”How did one of the most powerful alliances in American politics blow up? The falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has been playing out very publicly on social media, with back and forth insults and threats.
Sarah Smith, Marianna Spring, Justin Webb and Anthony Zurcher unpack how the row intensified with Trump threatening to revoke Musk’s government contracts and Musk claiming without evidence that Trump appeared in the unreleased Epstein files. Musk also suggested that Trump should be impeached.
But why does a row between the world’s richest person and one of the most powerful, the...
2025-06-0629 min
Fitness Stuff (for normal people)#167 // How To Lose Fat FAST For SummerIt’s that time of year again—spring hits, and suddenly summer is right there, staring you down in your swimsuit. You look in the mirror and think: should I have started something weeks ago?In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony break down exactly what to do—and what not to do—when you’re looking for fast results before vacation. Spoiler: crash diets and panic workouts aren't it. If you’re feeling the pressure to fix it quick, this one’s for you.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM...
2025-05-0540 min
Media ConfidentialMarianna Spring: Truth and the social media scandalFrom JFK’s assassination to the moon landing, conspiracy theories have always existed. But the rise of social media has enabled fake news to spread like wildfire.Award-winning journalist Marianna Spring joins the podcast to take Alan and Lionel on a tour through what she calls “Conspiracyland”, a hinterland between the online world and perceived reality.Marianna is the Disinformation and Social Media correspondent for the BBC and is also the author of Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland. She attempts to make sense of what causes people to be sucked in to myths...
2024-11-1437 min
Marianna in Conspiracyland5. Fandom Frenzies: Who’s afraid of little old us?In Why Do You Hate Me? USA, BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring is investigating how what’s happening online can shape the 2024 presidential election.
In this episode, Marianna goes deep inside the world of a particular kind of social media tribe: the fandom. These groups revolve around the love for celebrities from pop stars like Taylor Swift to billionaire Elon Musk. And now political activists are operating a bit like fandoms to boost the chances of their favourite candidate. So could the social media tactics used by mega fans change the minds of voters in the up...
2024-10-2028 min
The Global StoryCould conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote. Why do people fall for online conspiracy theories, and what happens when disinformation shapes real-world events?On this episode, Lucy Hockings is joined by the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, to explore how conspiracy theories and the rise of AI could shape the upcoming election in the United States. They discuss the role disinformation played in the 2020 vote, leading to real-world consequences, and how these conspiracies continue to undermine the US election system today. They also examine the growing influence of AI in generating and...
2024-10-1626 min
AmericastIntroducing... Why Do You Hate Me? USAMeet Camille and ‘Wild Mother’. Both women love nature, animals, and the outdoors. Both women also believe the assassination attempts on Donald Trump were staged – but have very different political views. Why do people believe the things they do? And what role do social media sites – and their algorithms – play?In this series, BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring travels to the United States to investigate the social media backdrop to the 2024 presidential election and explore the different ways in which what is happening online is influencing the campaign offline.Marianna starts her journey in...
2024-09-2928 min
Fat MascaraBuilding a Personal Brand with Marianna HewittThe founder of Summer Fridays and host of the podcast Life With Marianna opens up about the big business of “influencing.” Marianna Hewitt talks to Jess about parlaying her success on social media into a skincare brand and shares her tips for leading a more productive, creative life. Plus, why she’s into lash lifts, brow lamination, and body rolling—and her favorite self-tanner, candle, setting powder, and more. This interview originally aired in the spring of 2022, and we’ll be back with all-new content on Wednesday.Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog/marianna-hewittProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/c...
2024-09-2738 min
The Media Club with Matt DeeganBackstage at the British Podcast AwardsThis week Matt Deegan is joined by Ollie Peart backstage at The British Podcast Awards. We hear from friend of the podcast Marianna Spring on what it takes to be a great podcast host, Rob Auton on the challenges of daily podcasts and The News Agents on yet another win and how changes in production team have impacted the podcast.PLUS! We hear from Stuart Last of Audio Always after they secured the Listeners Choice Award for Help I Sexted My Boss. Stuart reflects on what's changed in the last 12 years with a growing focus on...
2024-09-2730 minMarianna in Conspiracyland2. Counting The Threats: 'I just work in IT – why am I getting threats from election deniers?'What are the real-world consequences of the belief that almost anything and everything can be staged or rigged – from assassination attempts to elections?
In Why Do You Hate Me? USA, BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring is investigating how what’s happening online can shape the 2024 presidential election.
In this episode, Marianna continues her journey through Colorado to hear about what happens when some people no longer trust systems and institutions – and then send hate to the people they see complicit in unproven plots and conspiracies.
She meets the election workers who feared for their safety after Donald...
2024-09-2228 minMarianna in Conspiracyland1. Wild Thoughts: 'I hate Trump, she likes him – we both think he staged assassination attempts'Meet Camille and ‘Wild Mother’. Both women love nature, animals, and the outdoors. Both women also believe the assassination attempts on Donald Trump were staged – but have very different political views. Why do people believe the things they do? And what role do social media sites – and their algorithms – play?
In this series, BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring travels to the United States to investigate the social media backdrop to the 2024 presidential election and explore the different ways in which what is happening online is influencing the campaign offline.
Marianna starts her journey in Colorado, looking at how con...
2024-09-2228 minAmericastAmericanswers! Will Democrats force Joe Biden out? Who could take his place?After last week’s presidential debate, Justin and Marianna discuss whether President Biden is likely to step down – or be forced to stand down – as the Democratic nominee. Who might replace him? Or if he stays, what are his chances of winning the election against Donald Trump? Justin and Marianna also answer questions on how the media covered Trump’s performance in the debate, and why many of his false claims were not fact checked.
GUESTS:
Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at Department for Homeland Security
HOSTS:
Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent
GET IN TOUCH...
2024-07-0227 min
The ScepticStarmerism versus DemocracyWelcome to episode four of the Sceptic!
On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors:
The mysterious and ever-incisive Daily Sceptic columnist J Sorel, on Keir Starmer’s technocratic plan to end parliamentary democracy;
David McGrogan, associate law professor at Northumbria University, on a recent Supreme Court ruling that puts the future of UK oil and gas in question and the “tyrannical tendency” of BBC disinformation reporter Marianna Spring;
And Alex Kriel, the founder of thinkingcoalition.org, on the elephant in the room in the Ge...
2024-06-271h 03
TudoRamaMarianna Spring, BBC’s secret weapon against fake newsSend us a textMarianna Spring, BBC’s secret weapon against fake news. Early in the GE Campaign I listened with great interest to an Interview by the BBC with Marianna Spring about her project evaluating fake news about the general election. Her work Is an exemplary effort which could have come from a university study into information technology and artificial intelligence. Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter! Email everydaycreativityuk@gmail.com to sign up! Follow Tudor on...
2024-06-1401 minAmericastWhy is Biden falling behind Trump in the polls?With both candidates gearing up for the first presidential debate and national party conventions, the Americast team takes a step back to look at where the race stands now. Justin Webb and Sarah Smith give their analysis on recent polling and ask whether the Biden camp should be worried, and how polls could influence the next six months. Also, the Trump campaign reposted a video this week which referenced a “unified reich.” Marianna Spring looks into where this video came from and why it matters that staffers are posting videos that they did not make them...
2024-05-2428 minAmericastWhy does Biden want to debate Trump?Donald Trump and Joe Biden have made plans for two televised election debates. But who benefits? And, crucially, who has more to lose? Justin Webb, Anthony Zurcher and Marianna Spring look into the drama behind the announcement, and the strategy of holding the first debate in just six weeks’ time. Also, should independent candidate RFK Jr - Robert F Kennedy - also be allowed to take part? And, speaking of presidential nominees, we speak to one! Jill Stein, the candidate for the Green Party, joins us on the podcast. She’s been criticised in the past for taki...
2024-05-1738 min
Life Goals with Theo DelaneyLife Goals with Theo Delaney - Marianna SpringTheo Delaney's guest is the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring. Only 28, her prolific journalism and broadcasting career encompasses The Guardain, Private Eye, Panorama and a series of lauded radio shows and podcasts. Two days before this interview she won the Best Speech Presenter award at the prestigious ARIAS and her first book, the excellent Among The Troll, is out now. A lifelong Tottenham fan, among her selected goal scorers are Kane, Lennon and Bale.@mariannaspring@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/among-the-trolls/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links
2024-05-131h 00
Life with MariannaUnlock Your Potential: Learn Creative Problem-Solving with Marie Forleo to Overcome Any ChallengeDo you have big dreams but don’t know how to get there? Marie Forleo, entrepreneur, author, and educator, dives into the secrets of success, empowerment, and personal growth. In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of 'Everything is Figureoutable,' inspired by Marie Forleo's journey and insights. We explore how this mindset empowers individuals to tackle challenges creatively, believe in limitless possibilities, and manifest their deepest desires. From practical tips for goal-setting and journaling to navigating ADHD with resilience, we uncover how embracing this philosophy can unlock untapped potential. Additionally, we cover Marie Forleo's B-School, an online business school emp...
2024-03-2637 min
Life with MariannaSolo episode: Marianna on Summer Fridays, Starting a Brand, and Iconic Products + Lessons LearnedIn this solo episode, Marianna shares the heartwarming journey of Summer Fridays from a simple idea in 2016 to a global skincare sensation with millions of products sold. Discover the motivations, challenges, and lessons learned along the way as they navigate the complex world of beauty industry, prioritizing self-care, sustainability, and product integrity. A story of innovation, and the creation of products that resonate with busy lives, glowing skin, and the essence of a California summer. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the brand's ethos, product development, and what makes Summer Fridays stand out in an ocean of skincare brands.
Follow @Marianna_He...
2024-03-1937 min
Life with MariannaRealigning Your Purpose, Harnessing Your Authentic Self, and Building your Dream Life + Career with Monique RodriguezAre you currently in a job that doesn't align with your passion? Are you wanting to transition into a field you've always envisioned for yourself? Join Monique Rodriguez as she shares the remarkable journey from being a labor and delivery nurse to the CEO of the thriving hair care empire, Mielle Organics. Monique's story is one of passion, persistence, and faith, rooted in the belief that black women can excel not just in front of the camera but as owners of successful businesses. Tragically losing her son became a catalyst for self-reflection, leading Monique to discover her true calling in the b...
2024-03-1246 min
The Bunker – News without the nonsenseDiving headfirst into 'Conspiracyland' with the BBC's Marianna SpringThe world of online conspiracy theorists is daunting and bewildering. The BBC’s Marianna Spring knows that better than most. In today’s Bunker, Ros Taylor sits down with the disinformation and social media correspondent to discuss her new book Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland. • “The internet normalises aggression and abuse and that is reflected in the real world too.” – Marianna Spring • “In the absence of religion or local communities, people turn to the internet for that sense of meaning and purpose.” – Marianna Spring Buy Marianna Spring’s book Among the Trolls: My J...
2024-03-1233 min
Life with MariannaEgg + Embryo Freezing: Everything You Need to Know, Preparation in Your 20s, Optimization, Cost and Understanding Health Factors with Dr. HancockHave you ever wondered about the right time to start the egg freezing process? Tune into our latest podcast episode where Dr. Hancock answers everything you need to know about egg + embryo freezing, from preparing in your 20s to addressing listener questions. Discover the factors affecting egg quality, the pain level involved, and the ideal number of eggs to freeze. Dr. Hancock also delves into the future of freezing eggs and embryos within legal frameworks, while discussing conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Gain insights into what the timeline of this process looks like, the side effects or long-term impacts, and...
2024-03-0835 min
Oh God, What Now?Kicking the BudgetJeremy Hunt’s budget has arrived. We unpack the good, bad and ugly – and ask: “Are we all going to be much richer now?” Short answer: No. Also, the BBC’s first-ever disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring joins the panel to discuss her new book Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland, how she wards off online hate – and why social media is so rife with conspiracy theorists. Buy Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland through our affiliate bookshop and you’ll help fund Oh God, What Now? by earning us a small commiss...
2024-03-0856 min
Enjoy This Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook — Perfect At Home.Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland by Marianna SpringPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/747179to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland
Author: Marianna Spring
Narrator: Marianna Spring
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 59 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2024
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
Have you heard that Bill Gates is running a secret genocidal plot? That the war in Ukraine isn't real? Or that people are paid to act out some of the worst attacks imaginable? In Among the Trolls, BBC journalist Marianna Spring meets the people spreading online conspiracy theories - and their victims. Far from a few lone wolves, she uncovers...
2024-03-077h 59Download Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsAmong the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland by Marianna SpringPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/747179to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland
Author: Marianna Spring
Narrator: Marianna Spring
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 59 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2024
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
Have you heard that Bill Gates is running a secret genocidal plot? That the war in Ukraine isn't real? Or that people are paid to act out some of the worst attacks imaginable? In Among the Trolls, BBC journalist Marianna Spring meets the people spreading online conspiracy theories - and their victims. Far from a few lone wolves, she uncovers...
2024-03-077h 59
Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsAmong the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland by Marianna SpringPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/747179 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland Author: Marianna Spring Narrator: Marianna Spring Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 59 minutes Release date: March 7, 2024 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Have you heard that Bill Gates is running a secret genocidal plot? That the war in Ukraine isn't real? Or that people are paid to act out some of the worst attacks imaginable? In Among the Trolls, BBC journalist Marianna Spring meets the people spreading online conspiracy theories - and their victims. Far from a few lone wolves, she...
2024-03-0703 minAmericastTrump: The Sequel? An Americast x Panorama SpecialThis afternoon the Supreme Court overturned a Colorado ruling that declared Donald Trump ineligible to run for President in the state. Justin and Marianna have been in the US to look at how despite legal, financial and polling challenges, he's on course for an epic election rematch with Joe Biden in November. Marianna’s also uncovered evidence of Trump supporters using AI to attract votes from African Americans.You can watch Panorama, Trump: The Sequel? here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001x0yl HOSTS:
• Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
• Marianna Spring, disinformation and so...
2024-03-0442 min
Marianna in Conspiracyland5. I Went Inside The World Of The Trolled And The TrollMarianna investigates online abuse targeting Eni Aluko and tracks down one of her trolls.In this series, Why Do You Hate Me?, Marianna Spring delves into her inbox to investigate extraordinary cases of online hate like this one. She meets the people at the heart of the conflicts, to see if understanding – even forgiveness is possible.In this episode, she speaks to former footballer Eni Aluko and investigates the wave of online abuse directed at her. Marianna tracks down one of the people behind the abusive messages to understand why they do it.If...
2024-02-2828 minMarianna in Conspiracyland4. I Received Online Death Threats And The Premier League Caught My TrollThe Premier League has told the BBC it’s fighting a rise in social media threats against both its players and their families, with a team dedicated to hunting down online trolls. The BBC’s Disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring goes inside the team for the first time, talks to striker Neal Maupay about social media abuse - and tracks down the man they helped convict for threatening him.In this series, Why Do You Hate Me?, Marianna delves into her inbox to investigate extraordinary cases of online hate like this one. She meets the peop...
2024-02-2028 min
Life with MariannaIdentify Your Attachment Style, Build Healthy Connections, and Attract Your Desired Romantic Relationship with Dr. MorganInterested in exploring attachment theory and its impact on relationships? Dive into this podcast episode as Dr. Morgan, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, takes you on a journey through the world of attachment theory and its effects on relationships. Discover the four attachment styles – secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized – and unravel the intricacies of how they shape our bonds and behaviors. Dr. Morgan shares insights on how understanding your attachment style can lead to healthier relationships, emphasizing the possibility of transformation over time through personal development and secure attachment practices. Learn about the characteristics of each attachment style, with a focus on b...
2024-02-2035 min
Saturday LiveMarianna Spring, James Timpson, Callum Scott Howells, Adam HillsToday - our guests inhabit very different worlds...One exists in kindness, James Timpson, the businessman and philanthropist - whose new book The Happy Index - puts happiness at the top of his business plans.Marianna Spring on the other hand, spends much of her life in a world filled with nastiness and trolls, and asks Why Do You Hate Me? in her new podcast.And Callum Scott Howells inhabits and interprets other people’s lives for our pleasure, currently starring in A View from the Bridge on the stage and The Way on...
2024-02-1758 minMarianna in Conspiracyland3. Sadiq Khan: I Didn’t Say That!Last November, a faked audio clip of London's mayor went viral. Marianna Spring talks to Sadiq Khan about the impact it had and tracks down it's suspected creator.The clip used artificial intelligence to create a replica of Mr Khan's voice saying words scripted by the faker, disparaging Remembrance weekend with an expletive and calling for pro-Palestinian marches to take precedence.In this series, Why Do You Hate Me?, Marianna Spring delves into her inbox to investigate extraordinary cases of online hate like this one. She meets the people at the heart of the conflicts...
2024-02-1328 min
TrendingFear and conspiracies in Las VegasMarianna Spring talks to a survivor of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017 about how posts on a social media account made him question an event he’d witnessed with his own eyes.Presenter: Marianna Spring
Producers: Ben Carter and Emma Close
Editor: Flora Carmichael
Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell
2024-02-1019 minMarianna in ConspiracylandWhy Do You Hate Me? Episode 1When Julia Wandelt posted on social media that she believed she was Madeleine McCann, she became a lightning rod for online anger. In the first of a new series exploring extraordinary cases of online hate and the possibility of forgiveness, Marianna Spring, the BBC's Disinformation and social media correspondent, speaks to Julia about her motives and regrets.Listen to more episodes of Why Do You Hate Me on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. For this series, Marianna Spring (one of the most trolled BBC journalists) dives into her inbox and investigates a different extraordinary...
2024-02-0728 min
Marianna in ConspiracylandComing up on… Why Do You Hate Me?The online world can be a breeding ground for hate. But why do some people behave the way they do on social media?In each episode, the BBC's Disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring - one of the most trolled BBC journalists - dives into her inbox and investigates a different extraordinary case of online hate to find out.She meets the people at the heart of these conflicts, and in some cases brings them together, to see if understanding - even forgiveness - is ever possible.You can listen to the...
2024-02-0703 minMarianna in Conspiracyland2. I Believed Conspiracies About The Shooting I SurvivedMarianna Spring talks to a survivor of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017 about how posts on a social media account made him question an event he’d witnessed with his own eyesListen to more episodes of Why Do You Hate Me on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. For this series, Marianna Spring (one of the most trolled BBC journalists) dives into her inbox and investigates a different extraordinary case of online hate to find out. She meets the people at the heart of these conflicts, and in some cases brings them to...
2024-01-3028 minMarianna in Conspiracyland1. I Regret Posting Online That I Was Madeleine McCannWhen Julia Wandelt posted on social media that she believed she was Madeleine McCann, she became a lightning rod for online anger. In the first of a new series exploring extraordinary cases of online hate and the possibility of forgiveness, Marianna Spring, the BBC's Disinformation and social media correspondent, speaks to Julia about her motives and regrets. Listen to more episodes of Why Do You Hate Me on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. For this series, Marianna Spring (one of the most trolled BBC journalists) dives into her inbox and investigates a different extraordinary...
2024-01-3029 min
The ConflictThe Battle Over DisinformationHow two 4 year-olds were killed and how social media denied it.Marianna Spring tells Lyse about her investigation into the stories of two young boys, one Israeli, one Palestinian, whose deaths in the opening days of the war became part of ugly false claims on social media.PRESENTERS:
- Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent
- Marianna Spring, BBC disinformation correspondent GET IN TOUCH:
- Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
- Or Email theconflict@bbc.co.ukTEAM:
This episode was made by Joe Kent with...
2023-10-2623 min
Reliable Sauce with Kirsty and JonelleTikTok "frenzies", Elon's brain implant and influencer degreesKirsty and Jonelle chat TikTok "frenzies" with the BBC's Marianna Spring, Elon Musk's brain implant and a first of its kind undergraduate degree in social media influencing.Let us know your thoughts on any of this week’s stories by emailing reliablesauce@bbc.co.uk.Editorial Advisor: Sam Bonham | Producers: Luke Eldridge and Madeleine Drury | Editor: Nicky Birch0:00 Usher
3:00 Marianna Spring
12:31 Influencer degree
17:56 Elon's brain implant
23:11 So much good TV
2023-09-2729 min
NewscastXL Bully Dogs BannedMarianna Spring sits in for Adam.
Rishi Sunak has pledged to ban American bully XL dogs, following a spate of attacks.Marianna is joined by the BBC’s Navtej Johal, who’s been following the story all week and a has spoken to a young victim. Dog law specialist Trevor Cooper is also on.And thousands of people are still missing in the city of Derna in north-east Libya, after two dams burst. The death toll could reach 20,000. We speak to Ayat Mneina, a Libyan writer and researcher whose family are from the city.Yo...
2023-09-1525 min
The Weekly ScepticMarianna SprungWelcome to the Weekly Sceptic, episode 54! This week: - The alleged China spy is revealed - Marianna Spring turns out to have lied on her CV - but who can VERIFY this? - Roisin Murphy has a chart hit despite (or because of?) being cancelled - Luis Rubiales could face prison over a kiss - Elon Musk is branded ‘evil’ for refusing to start WW3 - Tucker Carlson interviews that man who claims to have had sex (and crack) with Obama - A Democrat party official who wanted to dismantle the police radically changes her tune after being assaulted - Gavin...
2023-09-121h 58
Du lytter til Politiken31. august: Hvorfor får journalisten Marianna Spring 11.500 hadbeskeder?Den 22. maj 2017 kl. 22.31 lokal tid eksploderede en bombe mellem mennesker, der var på vej ud fra en Ariana Grande-koncert i Manchester Arena. 22 mennesker og selvmordsbomberen døde.Men i nogle kredse findes der teorier om, at det hele var snyd, og at ingen blev såret, da bomben sprang. BBC-journalisten Marianna Spring arbejder i netop disse kredse – i grænselandet mellem den sunde skepsis og den syge fantasi. Og det betaler hun en pris for. Politikens kulturjournalist Lars Eriksen er dagens gæst i ‘Du lytter til Politiken’. Han har mødt Marianna Spring og spur...
2023-08-3124 min
Marianna in ConspiracylandBonus: Frontlines of ConspiracylandIn this bonus episode, the BBC’S International Editor Jeremy Bowen and Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring talk about their respective new podcasts: Frontlines of Journalism and Marianna in Conspiracyland.
They reflect on the obstacles that stand between journalists and the truth and the conspiracy theory movement that seems to have boomed in the UK after Covid. Exploring the similarities and differences of their journalistic specialisms, they discuss techniques to hold interviewees to account – especially when their position is based on disinformation - and the significance of social media in modern journalism.Host: Marianna Spring
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2023-07-0440 min
Frontlines of JournalismFrontlines of ConspiracylandIn this bonus episode, the BBC’S International Editor Jeremy Bowen and Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring talk about their respective new podcasts: Frontlines of Journalism and Marianna in Conspiracyland.
They reflect on the obstacles that stand between journalists and the truth and the conspiracy theory movement that seems to have boomed in the UK after Covid. Exploring the similarities and differences of their journalistic specialisms, they discuss techniques to hold interviewees to account – especially when their position is based on disinformation - and the significance of social media in modern journalism.Host: Marianna Spring
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2023-07-0439 minMarianna in Conspiracyland10. A Risk That’s Impossible To IgnoreWhat will happen next in Conspiracyland? In the final episode, Marianna is back where she started, in the Devon town of Totnes. With the help of locals, she makes sense of the legacy left by the conspiracy theory newspaper and the wider movement all over the UK. Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones
Technical Producer: Alex Portfelix
Senior news editor: Sam Bonham
Commissioner: Rhian RobertsNew episodes released every Monday. If you're in the UK, listen to the whole series first on BBC Sounds.
2023-06-3013 minMarianna in Conspiracyland9. People Like UsDo you know someone who’s fallen down the rabbit hole? During the investigation, Marianna’s inbox has been filled with messages from people sharing their stories about those they know and love who’ve been sucked into conspiracy theories. With the help of social psychologist Karen Douglas, Marianna explores how people find themselves in Conspiracyland, why they stay, and how some managed to escape.Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk, Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones
Technical Producer: Neva Missirian
Senior news editor: Sam Bonham
Commissioner: Rhian RobertsIf you’ve been imp...
2023-06-3014 minMarianna in Conspiracyland8. The Science Of ConspiracyCould people in the UK conspiracy theory movement ever become violent? Returning to the UK, BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring meets possibly the only person outside of the movement who has read as much of the Light as her: political scientist at King’s College London Dr Rod Dacombe. What insights will he have for Marianna from his years studying The Light and the conspiracy theory movement in the UK? Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones
Technical Producer: Tom Brignell and Neva Missirian
Senior ne...
2023-06-2813 minMarianna in Conspiracyland7. After An Attempted CoupWhat can the UK learn from Germany? In Berlin, BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring meets a whistleblower who stopped writing for a conspiracy theory newspaper in his country because he feared it was becoming more radical. Marianna uncovers more about the connections between the German paper and a failed coup attempt, and unpicks what it can tell us about our own conspiracy theory movement in the UK.Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk, Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones
Technical Producers: Graham Puddifoot, Tom Brignell, Neva Missirian
Senior news editor: Sam...
2023-06-2614 minMarianna in Conspiracyland6. German ConspiracylandWhy are journalists being attacked in Germany? Marianna travels to Berlin to meet a journalist called Jorg who’s been covering the conspiracy theory movement in his country. He’s been attacked several times trying to do his job and he’s not the only one. Jorg says he’s heard from other journalists who’ve experienced something similar. And the latest figures from Germany show attacks against journalists have risen sharply since the pandemic. Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones
Technical Producer: Alex Portfelix
Senior news editor: Sa...
2023-06-2312 minMarianna in Conspiracyland5. Follow The MoneyWho is funding this UK conspiracy theory newspaper? Flicking through the pages of The Light, Marianna is drawn to the adverts that populate its back pages. After the face-to-face encounter with the paper’s editor Darren she has more questions for the people involved in funding the paper. The advertisers. She manages to track down one: Iain, a property developer in Glastonbury. The two of them discuss wizards, goddesses, capital punishment and what motivates him to promote his business in The Light.Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jo...
2023-06-2113 minMarianna in Conspiracyland4. The Conspiracy Theory NewspaperWho is the man behind The Light? BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring tracks down the editor of the conspiracy theory newspaper, The Light. His name is Darren and he agrees to meet Marianna in a pub just outside Manchester for a dual interview in which she interviews him for the podcast and he interviews her. What answers will she get about the paper and the man at its helm?Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones
Technical Producer: Alex Portfelix
Senior news editor: Sam Bonham
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2023-06-1913 minMarianna in Conspiracyland3. Trestle Tables for TruthWhere does all the anger come from? As Marianna delves further down the rabbit-hole, she finds herself in the alternative medicine clinic of one Totnes’ movement’s figureheads. He is one of the people behind a conspiracy-theory group in the town called the New World Alliance who are key to organising monthly rallies in the town and distributing The Light. Curiously Marianna finds herself invited along to one of the rallies to learn more about it and the people within it. Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones
Tech...
2023-06-1215 minMarianna in Conspiracyland2. Down The Rabbit HoleWhat do those in the movement believe? And why? BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring continues her investigation into Totnes’ conspiracy theory movement after hearing about one of its prominent members: an artist named Jason Liosatos. Meeting him in his gallery she learns more about some of his beliefs and what that indicates about the movement. Host: Marianna Spring
Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans
Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones
Technical Producer: Alex Portfelix
Senior news editor: Sam Bonham
Commissioner: Rhian RobertsNew episodes released every few days. If you're in th...
2023-06-1214 minMarianna in Conspiracyland1. Entering ConspiracylandWhat’s happening in the Devon town of Totnes? The small town of Totnes in Devon is known for its warmth and open-mindedness, gong baths and healing crystals, but a fault line has emerged between the minority who’ve been drawn in by disinformation laced with hate and those who are fighting against it. Some in the town were drawn into a conspiracy theory movement during the pandemic, one whose monthly marches and rallies persist to this day. A conspiracy theory newspaper called The Light seems to have played a key part in the division there. BBC disinformation and soci...
2023-06-1214 minMarianna in ConspiracylandIntroducing... Marianna in ConspiracylandWhat happened to the people who fell down the rabbit hole into a world of conspiracy theories? How far have they fallen – and how far will they go? In this 10-part series, the BBC’s Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring investigates the legacy left by the rise in conspiracy movements in the UK and the media machine at its heart. The movement's followers hold a range of different beliefs – which many would never act on - but there are others whose views seem to be becoming more radical. Marianna exposes how radical they have become and how action...
2023-06-0504 minMarianna in ConspiracylandIntroducing... Marianna in ConspiracylandWhat happened to the people who fell down the rabbit hole into a world of conspiracy theories? How far have they fallen – and how far will they go? In this 10-part series, the BBC’s Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring investigates the legacy left by the rise in conspiracy movements in the UK and the media machine at its heart. She exposes how radical they have become and how action is spilling offline. At the extreme end, we’ve seen conspiracy-theory driven riots at the US Capitol and a coup-attempt foiled in Germany. But what’s happening in the U
2023-06-0104 min
NewscastA Braverman Decision to MakeWhat will Rishi Sunak do with the home secretary?Suella Braverman says she is "confident nothing untoward happened", but has refused to be drawn over whether she asked civil servants to arrange a one-to-one speed awareness course for her. Standing in for Adam today are Americast presenters Marianna Spring and Justin Webb, who are joined by Newsnight political editor Nick Watt and Sir Jonathan Jones, who was the government’s most senior lawyer, to take part in their very own ‘ministerial code awareness course’.And a new investigative journalism team called BBC Verify has be...
2023-05-2233 min
Marianna in ConspiracylandBonus: Remember My NameMarianna Spring returns to her investigation into conspiracy theories about UK terror attack victims, and reports on moves to hold those responsible for spreading them to account.Disaster Trolls revealed how people caught up in the Manchester Arena bombing suffered years of online abuse and threats as a result of false claims that they were “crisis actors” who faked the attack.In this new episode, Marianna discovers what has changed for some of the people who featured in the original series. She also reports on developments in efforts to hold to account those who...
2023-04-0328 minAmericast"Marianne Williamson For President"Sarah is on holiday so the BBC's US Special Correspondent Katty Kay steps into her breach on Americast, equipped with stories of Dr Anthony Fauci saving a guest at the prestigious Gridiron dinner.The team speak to Marianne Williamson, who found fame as Oprah Winfrey's 'spiritual advisor', and who now wants to usurp Joe Biden to become the Democratic nominee for President, despite newly-emerged allegations of bullying her staffers.There are other challenges for Biden this week, though - Marianna Spring talks us through how the president's controversial plans to approve oil drilling in Alaska...
2023-03-1748 min
The Impossible NetworkMarianna Koval - Delivering Equity and Economic Opportunity Though E-MobilityThis week's guest is Marianna Koval. Marianna is the Director of Invest NYC, SDG at the NYU Stern Center For Sustainable Business. Invest NYC SDG is a multi-year initiative that aims to build a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy in New York City by using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as a framework to drive private sector engagement and financing in six primary areas. Those areas are sustainable mobility, the built environment, climate resilience, renewable energy, food and health, waste, and circular economy. Today we talk about how she's delivering transportation equity to disadvantaged communities in New...
2023-03-061h 17
The Radio Academy PodcastDisaster Trolls: Marianna SpringWhat happens when tragedy makes you a target? Why would anybody accuse terrorism survivors of being liars and "crisis actors"?
On this week's Radio Academy Podcast, Christian talks to the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring.
For her Radio 4 series Disaster Trolls, she's been investigating how people caught up in the Manchester Arena bombing and other UK terror attacks are targeted with extreme conspiracy theories, online abuse and threats.
Marianna explains how she set about making the series, the journalistic considerations when putting something like this on the air, how you go ab...
2023-01-1121 min
Some Dare Call It ConspiracyThe Marianna Spring Interview: Some Dare Call It... A Christmas SpecialWelcome to Some Dare Call It Conspiracy.. we have got a very special gift for you today.. an Interview with fan and friend of the show Marianna Spring - Marianna is the "Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent" at the BBC - You may know her from her undercover voters investigation - Americast - Panorama- and critically acclaimed podcasts : "Death By Conspiracy" - "War on Truth" - and "Disaster Trolls" which features both myself and Neil in our very own episodes. Disaster Trolls has just been named best podcast of 2022 according to The Observer and Mashable.com Before we start.. A...
2022-12-241h 02
Reporters and ReportedMARIANNA SPRINGThe BBC's award winning Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring explains her role and offers some top tips on how to get ahead in journalism.
2022-12-1312 minAmericastA history of US political violencePresident Biden says there is no place for "political violence in America". His warning follows an attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, last week. Within hours of that attack a series of unsubstantiated claims began circulating on social media contradicting official accounts of what had happened. Those misleading claims then went viral after being amplified by new Twitter chief Elon Musk. The Americast team look at how the attack has led to the sharing of disinformation on social media and Justin and Sarah speak to author Josh Zeitz about...
2022-11-0344 minMarianna in Conspiracyland10. The Billion Dollar QuestionNews breaks of a landmark US court ruling about the Sandy Hook shooting, raising the hopes of victims of conspiracy theories in the UK, in their own struggles for accountability.When a Connecticut jury orders Infowars host Alex Jones to pay almost a billion dollars in damages for the false claims he promoted, Marianna Spring is contacted by many of the people she has spoken to during the series. She is also sent reaction by other bereaved relatives of terror victims, who have been targeted with conspiracy theories and online abuse.
In this final episode...
2022-10-3016 minMarianna in Conspiracyland9. What They Don’t Tell You About TerrorTravis survived the Westminster Bridge attack, but he didn’t expect what came next. Are victims of terrorism taken seriously enough when they seek help against abusive trolling? A terror attack outside the Houses of Parliament in March 2017 left five people dead, while 50 more - including Travis - were injured. As Travis lay recovering in hospital, he opened his phone and saw a death threat that accused him of being a “crisis actor” paid to fake the attack. More were to follow.But Travis says when he sought action to stop the abuse, he came up aga...
2022-10-3015 minMarianna in Conspiracyland8. I Was a Conspiracy Theorist... Get Me Out of Here!Brent has disavowed the toxic conspiracy theories he helped create about the 7/7 London terror attacks. But what will happen when he meets a survivor?After years down the rabbit hole, Brent has severed his ties with the conspiracy world which has dominated much of his adult life. He recalls helping to shape false claims that the 7/7 London terror attacks in July 2005 were “false flag” operations staged by sinister forces in the government. But now he is trying to make amends.Paul was seriously injured in those attacks, and has also suffered as a result of the...
2022-10-3014 minMarianna in Conspiracyland7. I Helped Bring Down Alex JonesRob tried to stop his Infowars colleagues spreading conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting. Now his testimony has helped hold his former boss to account in court.Twenty of the 27 people killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut, were children. But for years after the attack, Infowars host Alex Jones used his show to spread false claims that nobody died, and that the shooting was faked to create a pretext to disarm US gun owners.In this episode, Rob talks about his 13 years working for Infowars, and how in that time...
2022-10-3015 minMarianna in Conspiracyland5. Who Believes This Stuff?How widespread is the belief in conspiracy theories that falsely claim UK terror attacks are faked? Marianna Spring reveals the results of a survey carried out for the BBC.There’s a moment of revelation when she talks to Alicia, a fan of Richard D Hall, to learn more about the appeal of the online conspiracy show host. We also hear how Hall’s online reach has grown during the pandemic.In this BBC Radio 4 podcast series, Marianna Spring, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, investigates how survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing and ot...
2022-10-3015 minMarianna in Conspiracyland4. Hall’s StallMarianna Spring finally comes face to face with Richard D Hall. Will she be able to get answers for the terror survivors targeted by his conspiracy theories?In earlier episodes, we heard how Hall has spread false claims that the Manchester Arena bombing and other terror attacks were faked or actually carried out by the government. He even boasted about placing a hidden camera outside the home of a teenage survivor to try to prove her injuries weren’t real. He even describes how he tracks down survivors of the attack to determine whether it wa...
2022-10-3013 minMarianna in Conspiracyland3. The InsiderWhat sort of person spreads false claims about survivors of terror attacks? An unexpected source gives Marianna Spring the inside track on conspiracy show host Richard D Hall.Neil Sanders has moved in the same sort of conspiracy-minded circles as Hall for years. He’s been a regular guest on Hall’s show. Neil even says he probably wouldn’t have written his book without Hall’s encouragement. In this episode, he helps Marianna chart Hall’s evolution from a UFO enthusiast obsessed with alien abductions to someone who promotes toxic conspiracy theories.Neil rejects Hall’s the...
2022-10-3015 minMarianna in Conspiracyland2. Sharpening the SpikeMartin and his daughter suffered life-changing injuries in the Manchester Arena bombing, but one conspiracy theorist claims to have gone to great lengths to try to prove otherwise.Eve, then 14, and her father were the closest people to the blast to survive the 2017 terror attack, in which 22 people and the bomber were killed. During the months that followed, Martin was shocked to be told about false claims, promoted by conspiracy show host Richard D Hall, that the bombing was faked. Hall accused him and other survivors of lying about their injuries. But then to Martin’s...
2022-10-3014 minMarianna in Conspiracyland1. Darkness in the Glade of LightDaren is haunted by his experience of the Manchester Arena bombing. So why do people taunt him with conspiracy theories which falsely claim the attack didn’t happen?On 22 May 2017, a terrorist bomb was detonated in the foyer of the arena at the end of an Ariana Grande concert, killing 22 people and the bomber. Daren, who had been in the audience with his son, rushed to help the injured. He has lived with the trauma of that night ever since. But to Daren’s disbelief, it wasn’t long before sinister claims began circulating online, wild a...
2022-10-3015 minMarianna in ConspiracylandIntroducing... Disaster TrollsWhat happens when tragedy makes you a target? Why would anybody accuse terrorism survivors of being liars and “crisis actors”?The BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring investigates how people caught up in the Manchester Arena bombing and other UK terror attacks, are targeted with extreme conspiracy theories, online abuse and threats. Some are even hunted down offline. It’s a phenomenon we might usually associate with the US, and the billion dollar damages ruling against Alex Jones for claiming the Sandy Hook school shootings were faked. But Marianna uncovers shocking evidence that British trolls a...
2022-10-2402 min
Behind the Headlines with Headlines NetworkMarianna SpringHannah Storm and John Crowley speak with Marianna Spring, the BBC’s first specialist disinformation reporter. Speaking candidly and compassionately, Marianna shares her insights into the impact of conspiracy theories and online falsehoods on those whose stories she shares, and explains the importance of empathy in her work. This conversation offers an important insight into how issues of journalism safety are no longer limited to physical environments, and how the toll of online harm has an impact on journalists’ mental health too - and is an issue we need to speak about more openly.
2022-05-1745 min
Freelancing for JournalistsTrustTrust is an essential part of journalism. In this episode, we find out why it's important and what you can do as a freelance journalist to gain it. We talk to Steve Nowottny, an editor from FullFact, who discusses how his work exposes and counters the harm false information can cause, and Jennifer Sizeland, a UK-based freelance journalist, who talks to us about how journalists can build trust with their sources.Steve NowottnyTwitter: @stevenowottnyWebsite: https://www.stevenowottny.com/Jennifer SizelandTwitter: https://twitter.com...
2022-04-2044 min
Life with MariannaAmber Fillerup Shares on Influencer, Founder + Mom LifeAmber Fillerup has been a blogger since 2010 and in over a decade of having a career as an influencer, has built two amazing brands and is a mom of three with a fourth on the way. Between her busy influencer and founder career, and life as a mother — She shares how she structures her work, how she creates consistent content and how she does all things with intention. Follow Marianna Instagram: instagram.com/marianna_hewitt This week’s episode is sponsored by: Perelel: 15% off with code MARIANNA15 at perelel.co Macy’s: shop spring passes at macys.com/ownyourstyle Produced by Dear Med...
2022-04-1237 min
Marianna in Conspiracyland6. The View from the Other SideMarianna Vishegirskaya is the pregnant woman who has unwittingly found herself at the centre of one of the most disputed events of the war.In a previous episode we looked at how Russia falsely accused her of helping fake photos of the aftermath of its attack on a maternity hospital, in which at least three people were killed. But now Marianna has told her side of the story, after escaping the besieged city of Mariupol with her husband and newborn baby.Her interview, given to a pro-Kremlin journalist, flatly contradicts much of what...
2022-04-0818 min
Marianna in ConspiracylandMarianna Part 2: The view from the other sideMarianna Vishegirskaya is the pregnant woman who has unwittingly found herself at the centre of one of the most disputed events of the war.In a previous episode we looked at how Russia falsely accused her of helping fake photos of the aftermath of its attack on a maternity hospital, in which at least three people were killed.But now Marianna has told her side of the story, after escaping the besieged city of Mariupol with her husband and newborn baby.Her interview, given to a pro-Kremlin journalist, flatly contradicts much of what...
2022-04-0818 minMarianna in ConspiracylandMarianna: one baby, three photos, and a web of liesWhen Russia bombed a maternity hospital in Mariupol, it claimed that a wounded pregnant woman was faking it. Her friends told us something different. Images of Marianna Vyshemirska fleeing the aftermath of the attack caused an outcry around the world. But they were also seized upon for a furious disinformation campaign, waged by people including Russian diplomats, that sought to justify the bombing.But we’ve found clear evidence that the Russian story is false, and that the pregnant woman who was bombed was targeted again online - by pro-Russian trolls.Marianna’s frie...
2022-03-2419 min
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane226. A Spy Stuck Between the Doors, with Marianna SpringThis week on the podcast Fi and Jane chat to BBC Disinformation reporter, Marianna Spring. It's the first time Fi, Jane and a guest have all been in the same place since March 2020! Marianna talks them through her new series Death by Conspiracy, which tells the story of a man caught up in Covid 19 denial, with a tragic ending. She also offers up the Fortunately staple of her 'first news memory' and gets a tip from tech expert Jane on how to work out her screen time. Before Marianna's arrival it's Wheel vs Doors and we find out why...
2022-03-1156 min
Life with MariannaMarianna + Lauren on Launching Summer FridaysSummer Fridays skincare launched in March of 2018 and this week they are celebrating their fourth anniversary! Co-founders Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland sit down to share what it was like at the conception of the brand in 2016 and some key moments that got them to where they are today in their journey. Summer Fridays launched with their best selling Jet Lag Mask at their dream retailer, Sephora and have since gone on to create more iconic products and is available at over 1000+ stores around the world Summer Fridays NEW Dream Oasis hydrating serum is available now at SummerFridays.com and Sephora ...
2022-03-0838 min
Life with MariannaMatilda Djerf on her Hair + Style and Djerf AvenueMatilda Djerf is major inspiration! Her hair, style, and seemingly effortless confidence radiates through her content. Matilda shares her beauty, hair, and style tips, and her experience founding her brand Djerf Avenue. Plus she shares exactly how she styles her curtain bangs, how she shoots her instagram content and her must have closet essentials. Summer Fridays Dream Oasis deep hydrating serum is available now at Summer Fridays and Sephora Follow Marianna on Instagram Keep up with Matilda Djerf This week’s episode is sponsored by: HUM Nutrition: code MARIANNA for 20% off your first order of $39+ at humnutrition.com OUAI: 15% your entire purchase wi...
2022-03-0146 min
Marianna in Conspiracyland1. A Magical TownGary Matthews was into conspiracy theories - until he caught Covid and died. What role did falsehoods play in his death? BBC disinformation reporter Marianna Spring investigates.
Gary was a talented artist and photographer, sociable and well-liked - a familiar face in his hometown of Shrewsbury. A few years ago, his friends noticed that he was getting into conspiracy theories. Like millions of others, he fell for Covid pseudoscience when the pandemic hit. In January 2021, at the age of 46, Gary caught the virus, and died.
Marianna Spring, the BBC’s specialist disinformation reporter, travels to the serene medieval Shropshire to...
2022-02-2114 min
Sou um Jovem Adventista | ADVENTISTASOU PodcastMeditação #09: Chamada com Pastora Therezinha Barbalho, Laura Bonifáci, Maiara Costa e Marianna HidalgoPrograma "Chamada" com a Pastora Adventista do Sétimo Dia de Silver Spring, nos Estados Unidos, Therezinha Barbalho, também conhecida como Tru.; As estudantes de teologia, Maiara Costa e Marianna Hidalgo, e a Laura Bonifácio, representando os membros da IASD. Essa conversa tratou sobre diversos temas relacionados ao papel da mulher no ministério e também um pouco sobre a experiência de vida da Pastora Therezinha. Não se esqueçam de deixar o gostei, compartilhar com os amigos e nas redes sociais marcando o @portalcontext e também comentar aqui em baixo! Votos da Conferência Geral menc...
2022-01-151h 35
Unicorni in redazioneUnicorni in redazione 2 - ScadenzeIn questa puntata di parla di progetti a tempo, quelli con una data di scadenza: dalle pop-up newsletter alle serie. Come si costruisce un piano editoriale? Quali sono gli errori da evitare? L'ospite che risponde a queste (e altre) domande è Nicole Zavagnin, digital strategist autrice della newsletter Spring Vibes
2021-03-2618 min
The Long GameHow to Tell Real Conspiracies from Conspiracy Theories, With the BBC's Marianna SpringThe purpose of this episode is to help us think about how do we talk to people who are either confused by conspiracy theories or committed to them. How do we interact with family members who are in one of these categories.In just the last week I’ve had confronted these circumstances in my own life. I don't think I did very well. One of my biggest mistakes was trying to argue over text and email rather than in person or over the phone. And I talk here wi...
2020-11-2339 min
The Long GameHow to Tell Real Conspiracies from Conspiracy Theories, With the BBC's Marianna SpringThe purpose of this episode is to help us think about how do we talk to people who are either confused by conspiracy theories or committed to them. How do we interact with family members who are in one of these categories. In just the last week I've had confronted these circumstances in my own life. I don't think I did very well. One of my biggest mistakes was trying to argue over text and email rather than in person or over the phone. And I talk here with Marianna Spring, who in March was...
2020-11-231h 04
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 Publisher Podcast by Media VoicesThe BBC's Specialist Disinformation Reporter Marianna Spring on proactively countering conspiraciesIn this episode, the BBC's Specialist Disinformation Reporter Marianna Spring takes us through the responsibilities of broadcasters to counter disinformation, whether it's a losing battle to engage with conspiracy theorists, and the role of platforms like Google and Facebook when it comes to the spread of lies, damn lies.
In the news roundup the team debates whether the B2B events industry is about to have its print advertising moment, discusses the 550 jobs set to be lost at Reach, and ask if anyone will pay for a subscription to the Media Voices' Twitter feed. Special guests: dogs.
2020-07-1346 min