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Albert Square: After Dark - An EastEnders PodcastHe Ain't No Teddy BearThis week, Nicola and Sharon's feud exploded and revelations and punches flew - but just how dangerous is Teddy Mitchell and what exactly happened to Shireen Bashar?Meanwhile, the identity of Tommy's online friend is revealed - what exactly could soaps say about A.I in our lives? Elsewhere, Bianca and Sonia say a firm goodbye to Reiss and a brand new affair has officially begun...2025-03-1550 min
TV In The Basement : Television's Greatest Shows and the Occasional MovieGame of Thrones Season 5: "A Dance with Dragons"In this episode, Journey Joe Mitchell dives into the divisive fifth season of "Game of Thrones." He discusses the show's bold departures from the source material, particularly in the Sansa Stark and Stannis Baratheon storylines. Joe also delves into the season's most controversial moments, including the rape of Sansa and the burning of Shireen, and how they sparked intense debate among fans and critics. Despite the mixed reception, Joe highlights the season's strong performances and its setup for the show's endgame. It's a complex and controversial chapter in the "Game of Thrones" saga, and Joe isn't afraid to tackle it...2024-10-1006 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasRestoring public trust in democratic institutionsThis third session of the Accountability in crisis: the rise of impunity as a challenge to human rights explores how to restore public faith in the values and structures underpinning representative government and the role of key stakeholder groups such as business, media and civil society in resisting impunity, reclaiming accountability and reinforcing human rights. Moderator: Natasha Mitchell, host of the ABC Radio National's flagship live events program and podcast Big Ideas Speakers:Ed Coper, author, Facts & Other LiesAndrea Durbach, Emeritus Professor and former Director of the Australian Human Rights Centre (now Institute)He...2024-03-281h 18
Black DiplomatsThe State of Disinformation with Shireen MitchellWhat are we to believe nowadays?It’s a question most of us have asked since social media platforms began competing with traditional media outlets in the 2010s. Everyone has the power to push out information and that is actually a good thing. We saw the power of citizen journalism during the Ferguson Uprisings and how they helped to push out culturally competent narratives when local and national media failed to do so.But what happens when people abuse, say, Twitter to spend lies that most folks don’t have the education or bandwidth to cros...2023-05-2053 min
#RolandMartinUnfilteredTenn. State Unvi. Takeover, NV Cop Slams Kid To Ground, Barbara Lee for Senate,Ga's Micro-Community2.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tenn. State Unvi. Takeover, NV Cop Slams Kid To Ground, Barbara Lee for Senate,Ga's Micro-Community
There's social media buzz about Tennessee State University being taken over by the state. I'll talk to a state representative who wrote a letter quashing those concerns by addressing five critical points.
Not that we needed it, but a new Intuit survey reveals the disparities black entrepreneurs face when trying to start a business. We'll break that survey down with a business expert.
The Supreme Court heard arguments today over holding Google responsible for videos with har...2023-02-221h 54
Digital PlanetA smart glove to save babiesOne of the main causes of maternal mortality during childbirth is that the baby cannot be delivered vaginally, most likely because it is not positioned correctly in the womb. Without a plethora of medical equipment and training to check the baby’s position, midwives and doctors in developing countries struggle to reposition the baby safely. Scientists at UCL have developed a smart glove that links to an app, which in lab tests appears to be able to correctly identify the position of a baby’s head and how much pressure is being applied to it. The glove costs $1, making it a...2023-01-3143 min
The Ethical RainmakerPatagonia did WHAT? ft Andy King"If you're giving back, maybe you should just stop taking." Wow, so much to say about current events in the world of nonprofits and philanthropy including ridiculous claims and unethical, dishonest behavior from UK's famous BrewDog, dishonest partnership and tokenization at Forterra in Seattle, the relationship between extractive practices, power hoarding and Patagonia, and beloved Captain Tom and his daughter, mourning through greed! Show notes can be found at theethicalrainmaker.comLearn about upcoming collaborations between Michelle and guests like Andy King, Mallory Mitchell, Fleur Larsen, Rachel D'Souza-Siebert and more - at http://www.theethicalrainmaker.com/2022-12-0148 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelIsrael, Biden, and the FBI’s Shireen Abu Akleh Investigation w/ Mitchell Plitnick
On this edition of Parallax Views, ReThinking Foreign Policy's Mitchell Plitnick returns to the program to discuss the FBI's probe into the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh as well as his thoughts on the Biden administration's policy towards Israel, AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) launching of a super PAC and entrance into direct campaign spending, and the recent Israeli elections that have emboldened Israel's far-right.
Among the topics discussed in this conversation
- The death of Shireen Abu Akleh while she was covering as Israeli raid of a Jenin refugee...2022-12-011h 10#RolandMartinUnfilteredGA Deputies Beat Black Man, GA's Early Voting, Blocking Loan Forgiveness, Twitter's Imploding11.15.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: A Georgia sheriff launches an investigation after video shows deputies beating a black man in his cell. Jarrett Hobbs' attorney will explain how his client in custody for minor charges ended up getting beat by several Georgia deputies.
Georgia's Democratic Party, the Warnock for Georgia campaign, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee sued the secretary of state over early voting for December's runoff elections.
With President Biden's student loan forgiveness stuck in courts, what does that mean for those drowning in debt? I'll talk to Jared Bass, the Senior Director of Higher Education Policy for...2022-11-162h 05
Got Science?Ep. 140: How Digital Information Targets VotersTechnology innovator Shireen Mitchell discusses pervasive disinformation on social media centered around US elections, and how we can fight back2022-08-0229 min
This Is Science with Jess PhoenixEp. 140: How Digital Information Targets VotersTechnology innovator Shireen Mitchell discusses pervasive disinformation on social media centered around US elections, and how we can fight back2022-08-0229 min
Got Science?Ep. 140: How Digital Information Targets VotersTechnology innovator Shireen Mitchell discusses pervasive disinformation on social media centered around US elections, and how we can fight back2022-08-0229 min
Prevail with Greg OlearDigital Voter Suppression (with Shireen Mitchell)Greg Olear talks to the data analyst and disinformation fighter Shireen Mitchell, founder of Digital Sisters/Sistas and Stop Online Violence Against Women, about her background in the tech world, Russian disinformation campaigns that target Black voters, the fascist Supreme Court, and what allies can do to help. Plus: no stairway.Follow Shireen Mitchell:https://twitter.com/digitalsistaSOVAW:https://stoponlinevaw.com/Subscribe to the PREVAIL newsletter:https://gregolear.substack.com/about
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Snack LeadershipGossip with Michelle MitchellGossip as defined by Humm Kombucha is Talking about someone else’s experience that is not yours to share. “Anytime you are arguing with reality you lose, but only 100% of the time.” - Byron Katie Michelle Mitchell’s passion for kombucha started over a decade ago and led to her founding Humm Kombucha. She is the primary keeper and driver of Humm’s amazing culture and brand ethos within their staff-centric organization. She believes her mission is to bring love and light to the world and is instrumental in creating an air of positive e...2022-06-2621 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelNewly Declassified FBI Report on Saudi Arabia & 9/11 w/ Dan Christensen/Biden, Israel, and U.S. Foreign Policy w/ Mitchell Plitnick
On this edition of Parallax Views, Dan Christensen of the Florida Bulldog returns to the show to discuss the latest on the recently declassified FBI report on Saudi Arabia and the support networks for the perpetators of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. Dan has been covering this issue alongside Anthony Summers and Robynn Swan, authors of The Eleventh Day: The Full Story of 9/11 and Osama Bin Laden, for a number of years now and his latest Florida Bulldog piece on the subject is entitled "A ‘state secret’ no more: New FBI report says Saudi government officials provided supp...2022-05-251h 41
#RolandMartinUnfilteredBlack Fla. man fights to stay out of prison, Mpls PD's Race-Based Policing, Twitter & Free Speech4.27.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Fla. man fights to stay out of prison, Mpls PD's Race-Based Policing, Twitter & Free Speech
In 1989, he was convicted of murder. He spent nearly 32 years in prison. In 2018, his conviction was overturned but didn't get released until 2021. But a federal judge reversed the overturned conviction. Now there's a good chance Crosley Green will have to return to prison. Green and his attorney are here tonight.
It took a two-year investigation to reveal what most Minnesotans knew; the Minneapolis police department has a pattern or practice of race discrimination. We'll break down those findings.
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The Ethical RainmakerShattering Fragility w Liz LeClairWelcome to Season 3 of The Ethical Rainmaker a podcast that explores the world of inequity in nonprofits and philanthropy including where we should step into our power or step out of the way! It is part of my desire and effort to bring zero cost information, case studies and inspiration, to everyone in the third sector, and especially those who know or are learning that we’ve been complicit in upholding some problematic practices, and maybe some dishonestly but want to do better on this journey. If you like what you are listening to and want to support this wo...2021-11-171h 03
Stayin' Alive in TechShireen Mitchell: "You Can't Stop the Girl" Part 2 of 2During part one of our conversation with Shireen Mitchell, you heard what it was like for a young Black girl from the projects of New York to get into computers, gaming, and coding during the 1980s. Shireen recounted her time attending an HBCU and her career experiences in Washington D.C. that gave her eye-opening looks into the issues minority women were (and still are) facing within the tech realm. If you missed part one, please make sure to give that one a listen first. In part two with Shireen, she tells us about founding Stop Online Vi...2021-07-2258 min
The Op-Ed Page with Elisa Camahort PageEp. 62: I'm a juilletist!This week on The Op-Ed Page with Elisa Camahort Page: Available anywhere you listen to podcasts, so please share, subscribe, rate and review!! 1. It’s a Dumpster-Fire World Explanation of Bill Cosby ruling: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/arts/television/bill-cosby-conviction-overturned-why.html Britney Spears ruling: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/30/1012027100/judge-denies-britney-spears-request-father-removed-conservator Alison Turkos and Shivana Jorawar in Cosmo, “We survived rape, don’t use us to support police”: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/a33216997/sexual-assault-survivors-police-abolition/ Brittney Cooper tweet: https://twitter.com/ProfessorCrunk/status/1410320363557359621 Latest judgment in Britney case 2. I’m taking July off! And returning every other week starting in August. But how should...2021-07-0127 min
Stayin' Alive in TechShireen Mitchell: "You Can't Stop the Girl) Part 1 of 2As a proud product of 1980s Harlem, Shireen Mitchell is an award-winning woman of color in tech with many talents: founder, author, speaker, social entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, advocate, diversity analyst, and strategist in the political, digital, and social realms. Growing up, Shireen developed a love for computers while beating the neighborhood boys at games like Frogger and Galaga. Her mother responded by buying her an Atari and Commodore 64. She saw it as an investment—and she was right. Shireen quickly learned as she got older that the world of tech was mainly reserved for men. This...2021-06-301h 13
DOOMED with Matt Binder166: Zuckerberg's Nightmare: Facebook's Oversight Board and their Trump Decision (w/ Shireen Mitchell)Shireen Mitchell, a member of the "Real Facebook Oversight Board" and founder of Stop Online Violence Against Women joins DOOMED with Matt Binder to discuss the Oversight Board decision of Facebook "indefinitely suspending" Donald Trump, how the decision blew up in Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's face, "free speech" on social media platforms, will Trump be back on Facebook?, and much more! Then on the patron-only half of the show: in wacky Republican-led Arizona Audit, Newsmax pushes QAnon JFK Jr. conspiracy, what Caitlin Jenner and Laura Loomer have in common with their political campaigns, plus your calls, questions, comments...2021-05-081h 22
The 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 min
There Are No Girls on the InternetTANGOTI Classic: How Black Women Tried to Save TwitterOn this week's episode of DISINFORMED, Shireen Mitchell explored how Black women were among the first to speak up about the threat posed by disinformation, including Shafiqah Hudson. In this "best of" episode from July, we talk to Shafiqah about how she uncovered a coordinated network of bad actors pretending to be Black women on Twitter to spread disinformation and confusion. After tech leaders failed to act, Shafiqah worked to stamp them out herself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-01-2938 minThere Are No Girls on the InternetDISINFORMED: Black women tried to tell youBlack women have been sounding the alarm about the threat posed by disinformation for years. But people with power weren’t listening. Shireen Mitchell, founder of Stop Online Violence Against Women, wants to know why.Follow Shireen: https://twitter.com/digitalsista?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-01-2632 min
Brand Tuned - Rounded Business DesignFranchising, All You Need to KnowPaul Mitchell is an authority on franchising, he is a seasoned entrepreneur, franchisor, and fellow author of the book, Franchising Freedom. He explains all about franchising and what you need to know before getting started, what to expect from it and also speaks about what brand and branding is for him.In this episode Paul shares, the biggest challenge for most would be franchisors, on how to get started and recommends engaging with consultants. In brief the episode covers:Valuable insights about franchiseThe biggest challenge in franchisingWhat you should consider when franchising Paul’s insig...2020-10-2329 minBlack DiplomatsDisinformation and Counter-Intelligence in UkraineDisinformation from Russia was a big subject during the 2016 election for President of the United States, and 2020 is turning out to be no different. The US isn’t the only one dealing with this issue, in fact it’s a lively topic in former Soviet states all over Eastern Europe. Ukraine has gone so far as to ban a Russian-backed media organization, who responded by labeling it an attack on free speech.But our guests say something has to be done to combat the power of state propaganda coming from one of the worlds savviest players.Bl...2020-07-111h 18
Greater Than CodeSpecial Edition: #BlackLivesMatterThere are no show notes nessecary for this episode. Your job is to listen and learn from these 3 strong women.Special Guests: Isa Herico-Velasco , Kim Crayton, and Shireen Mitchell.Support Greater Than Code2020-06-041h 31
Greater Than CodeSpecial Edition: #BlackLivesMatterThere are no show notes nessecary for this episode. Your job is to listen and learn from these 3 strong women.Special Guests: Isa Herico-Velasco , Kim Crayton, and Shireen Mitchell.Support Greater Than Code2020-06-041h 31
MOMocratsTwo Pandemics in AmericaThis week, the MOMocrats welcome Shireen Mitchell, digital activist and founder of Stop Online Violence Against Women to talk about the week's news and discuss how women of color are targeted in online disinformation campaigns - and how to combat it.COVID-19 is not the only pandemic killing Americans. Racism is the other one. They converged this week with news that the coronavirus is killing a disproportional number of black and brown people (likely due to underlying conditions that are the direct result of policies that - among other things - make access to healthcare scarce)...... And two viral videos...2020-05-3059 min
Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural NutritionCOVID-19 in Small Town USAIn this episode, we will speak to Barbara Moschitta MPS, RDN, LD based out of a small town of Bluffton, SC. She speaks to us about her journey to this town, her work with the diabetes community, and the impact of COVID19. Her goal is to bring best practices to a community that is in need of access to a dietitian regardless of income and other barriers.
For context, in the ever-evolving situation of COVID-19, this episode was recorded on March 19, 2020.
“We all love foods and if you have diabetes you don't have to give up...2020-03-2720 min
George Takei's Oh Myyy Pod!To Shame or Not to ShameGeorge and Todd dig into the online public shaming phenomenon and explore its pros and cons -- when is online shaming appropriate and when does it go too far?
Interviews with Sue Scheff, best-selling author of Shame Nation about her experience getting shamed and how she fought back; Activist and digital strategist Shireen Mitchell about the value of online shaming in the social justice space; and neuroscientist Dr. Molly Crockett about why we so often seek to express moral outrage through online public shame.2019-09-1650 min
#RolandMartinUnfiltered#RMU EXCLUSIVE: Activists, celebs, preachers read Frederick Douglass' Epic 4th of July speechRoland Martin, Mark Thompson, Brittany Packnett, Bree Newsome, Kristen Clarke, Greg Carr, Tamika Mallory, Pastor Jamal Bryant, Aisha Danielle Moodie Mills, Danielle Moodie Mills, Samuel L. Jackson, Jelani Cobb, Phillip Agnew, Tiffany Loftin, Laz Alonso, Chuck D, Avis Jones DeWeever, Paulette Washington, Monique Pressley, Pastor Frederick Haynes, Rev. William Barber, Rev. Kenneth Whalum, Shireen Mitchell, and Erika Alexander read Frederick Douglass' epic July 4th speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-07-081h 17
GHOGH with Jamarlin MartinShireen MitchellJamarlin talks to serial entrepreneur and technologist Shireen Mitchell about whether Black tech investors invest enough in Black entrepreneurs. They discuss Facebook and Google de-platforming Black activists and how the algorithms disproportionately censor people who speak out against those in power. They debate whether Silicon Valley's so-called "diversity" problem is connected to systemic content-policing against Black folks online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-10-3156 min
#causeasceneShireen MitchellShireen is an Internet pioneer and serial founder who was born and raised in the projects of New York City, playing video games before they could be played on televisions and designing BBS boards and gopher sites prior to the Web going world wide. Resources Links: This Is Not a Game: How SXSW Turned GamerGate […]2018-07-181h 41
The NewsWorthyMedical Mystery, Airline Ticket Prices & A Star is Born (+ Net Neutrality w/ Shireen Mitchell & Kentaro Toyama) - Thursday, June 7th, 2018All the news to know for Thursday, June 7th, 2018! Today, we're talking a possible trade war, a medical mystery and the result of Trump's meeting with Kim Kardashian West. Plus: the price to fly is going up, a new smart speaker and Lady Gaga's new movie role. All that and much more in less than 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. Then, hang out after the news for the bonus Three Question Thursday interview. This week we're talking abo...2018-06-0715 min
Burn It All DownEpisode 8: Pride PartyIn Episode 8, Lindsay Gibbs and Brenda Elsey discuss the current state of LGBTQ issues in sports with Amira Rose Davis and Jen Mac Ramos. Then Shireen Ahmed brings us an interview about roller derby and trans inclusion in sports with Alex Hanna, and Lindsay talks with WNBA star Layshia Clarendon of the Atlanta Dream about the WNBA's journey with LGBTQ inclusion and her experience as a black, gay, non-cisgender athlete. Zoe Hayden of the Victory Press joins Brenda and Lindsay for the Burn Pile, followed by our record-smashing Bad Ass Woman of the Week.
Welcome! (3:18) Prof. Amira Rose Davis discusses...2017-06-271h 25
ConnectSafely LiveShireen Mitchell (@DigitalSista) on women of color and tech (& more)Larry speaks with Shireen Mitchell (@DigitalSista) about women of color and tech and as consumers as potential tech workers.2016-12-0219 min
DisruptionThe Happiest Episode All YearIn which we discuss the US election, and what to do next.
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Women's Media Center Live with Robin MorganWMC Live #69: Zerlina Maxwell, Dr. Goddess, Luvvie Ajayi, Shireen Mitchell, Amy K. Nelson, Ruth Feldstein. (Original Airdate 2/8/2014)Robin on Sally Hemmings. Black History panel of African American feminists online: Zerlina Maxwell, Dr. Goddess, Luvvie Ajayi, Shireen Mitchell; Ruth Feldstein’s book on women entertainers’ impact on civil rights movements; and sports correspondent Amy K. Nelson on the Olympics.2014-02-0855 min