Best Information Security Media Group Podcasts (2023)

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Disinformation as a Tool of Psychological Manipulation 37:11

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#Episode 21 Disinformation as a Tool of Psychological ManipulationDiane Benscoter is the founder of Antidote, an organization advocating for psychological manipulation to be recognized as a public health concern. She founded the NGO drawing from her own experiences as a member of a cult - in the 1970s, Diane spent five years as a member of the reli…

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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What Will Happen to Slovakia If Fico Returns to Power? 18:18

3d ago18:18

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In this week's episode, Wojciech Przybylski and Adam Jasser discuss the impact the Slovak and Polish elections could have on Ukraine's EU path as tensions between Warsaw and Kyiv escalate. This week's guest is Beata Balogova, an award-winning Slovak journalist, who gave her take on what the possible return of ex-PM Rober Fico may mean for Slovakia.…

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EU Decoded

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Sport, politics and propaganda: Olympics 2024 amidst the Russian war 9:18

6d ago9:18

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With close links to Putin’s war machine, Russian and Belarusian athletes should be barred from the Paris Olympics next year, say former star athletes and EPP Group MEPs. In this podcast episode, we talk to them at a roundtable event in the European Parliament. They say that while Russia’s military is killing thousands of Ukrainians – including hund…

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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Migration Becomes a Hot Topic for Europe Again 39:17

7d ago39:17

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In this week's episode, Wojciech Przybylski and Adam Jasser discuss why migration will remain a policy issue for the EU and more acutely Central Europe, specifically in Hungary and Poland where both governments that are nominally anti-migration have been running visa-for-cash programmes. This week's guest is Majorie Castle, a professor at the Unive…

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EU Decoded

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EDIRPA: Navigating the future of European defence reinforcement 14:22

9d ago14:22

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is speeding up what the EU has been trying to do for a long time: building a common defence. In this episode, MEPs Sara Skyttedal and Michael Gahler discuss how the EU is buying and building more weapons together to arm Ukraine, with a programme they negotiated in the European Parliament called EDIRPA – European Defence…

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How are Latinos Being Exposed to Disinformation 33:34

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#Episode 20 How are Latinos Being Exposed to Disinformation Roberta Braga is the director for counter-disinformation strategies at Equis, a set of organizations working to better understand the Latino electorate within the United States. Originally from Brazil, her impressive CV includes stints at the Atlantic Council, Baker McKenzie, and the Natio…

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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India Launches Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor 14:04

16d ago14:04

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In this week's podcast, Deputy Managing Editor Adam Jasser and Agnieszka Homańska discuss the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor at the G20 meeting in New Dehli, which seems to be a challenge to China's Belt and Road and its claim to lead the Global South. The podcast also gives an update on the election campaigns in Poland an…

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Meet DIP, the New Disinformation Term You Should Know About 35:56

22d ago35:56

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#Episode 19 In this podcast, we talk about Deceptive Imagery Persuasion (DIP), a new term coined by Ryan McBeth. Ryan is the Neil DeGrasse Tyson of the OSINT Intelligence World. His educational videos about software, the military, and open-source intelligence are so popular that his YouTube channel has over three-quarters of a million subscribers w…

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The Ukrainian Renaissance: Rebuilding and Transparency 33:20

23d ago33:20

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In this week’s podcast, Editor-in-Chief Wojciech Przybylski sits down with Volodymyr Omelyan, the Former Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, to discuss the future of Ukraine: the costs of rebuilding the country, meeting the challenge of instability and tackling corruption through transparency.

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EU Decoded

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Securing critical raw materials: The backbone of EU’s technology and industry 20:09

23d ago20:09

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Lithium, graphite, cobalt, and nickel are just a few from the long list of Critical Raw Materials essential to today's technology and industry. They are needed for batteries, robotics, solar and wind power. According to current assessments, by 2040, we will need six times more of these minerals than today. But Europe doesn't have many of them; we d…

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Cyber Insurance in the Age of Disinformation 31:20

29d ago31:20

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#Episode 18 Cyber Insurance in the Age of Disinformation Jason is the CISO at Corvus Insurance, a company providing cyber insurance solutions. But you may recognize him as the face of Teach Me Cyber, a YouTube channel where Jason helpfully breaks down cyber security ideas and trends in easy-to-understand and bite-size videos. His video about DDoS a…

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Hybrid Threats in Poland Amidst EU Expansion Talks 26:33

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Weekly Outlook by Adam Jasser and Miles R. Maftean: European Council President Charles Michel’s recent statement at the Bled Strategic Forum has opened up a Pandora’s Box of questions. He stresses that the EU should be ready to accept new members by 2030, feeling the already complex discussion. From a mysterious outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease th…

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David vs. Goliath

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Medical Malpractice and Contingency Fee Business Litigation with Brendan Lupetin 44:02

1M ago44:02

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No one wonders how to get an attorney if they get into an auto accident, but when someone has a business contract issue and can’t afford to litigate, it can feel like the walls are closing in. In this episode of David v. Goliath, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe are joined by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania litigator Brendan Lupetin. Brendan discusses his …

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Deplatforming Hate Groups 33:01

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#Episode 17 Deplatforming Hate Groups Dr. Megan Squire is the Deputy Director for Data Analytics and OSINT at the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation. Their work includes monitoring hate groups and other extremists and then exposing their activities to law enforc…

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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Can Inward Europe be Self-Reliant? 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Weekly outlook by Adam Jasser and Miles R. Maftean: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unexpectedly visited Denmark and the Netherlands on Sunday, expressing gratitude for their decision to supply Ukraine with approximately 40 U.S.-manufactured F-16 fighter jets. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travelled to Hungary to convers…

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How Litigation Finance in Personal Injury is Reshaping Access to Justice 48:03

1M ago48:03

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“Our inventory means nothing to a bank.” Banks won’t lend money for personal injury or other single-event cases, so lawyers and clients need to secure funding elsewhere. In this episode of The David vs. Goliath Podcast, host Matt Dolman welcomes Casey Gard, the managing partner of Gard Family Office LLC, a litigation finance firm focusing on high-v…

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Wagner Group's Military Role Overshadowed by Propaganda and Politics 34:50

1M ago34:50

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Weekly outlook by Adam Jasser and Wojciech Przybylski: The official Polish election campaign for the October 15 parliamentary vote is now in full swing. Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the ruling Law and Justice party, has levelled accusations against the opposition, branding them as traitors. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Hun…

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The Challenges of Misinformation for Law Enforcement 29:11

1M ago29:11

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#Episode 16 The Challenges of Misinformation for Law Enforcement Chata is the Public Affairs Director at the City of Atlanta Police Department. With a background in broadcast journalism at ABC, CNN, amongst others, she manages communications and crises related to policing in Atlanta. In her role, Chata regularly comes across dis and misinformation …

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Private Equity and Personal Injury with Anthony Russo Jr. 20:01

2M ago20:01

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How can an attorney fund a case? When a personal injury attorney files suit against an insurance company giant, they often don’t have the same resources as the companies they are going up against. However, private equity gives these attorneys the power to level the playing field. There are ethical considerations though. Who controls the case? Does …

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The Dark Side of Social Media Algorithms 26:50

2M ago26:50

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#Episode 15 After a short summer break, we are back! The Dark Side of Social Media AlgorithmsDavid Meerman Scott is an expert in social media and marketing and the author of 12 books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller Fanocracy. An advisor and consultant to tech companies, he teaches audiences about the opportunities and dangers of socia…

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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Duda’s Date: The Countdown to Poland’s Elections 24:26

2M ago24:26

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Weekly outlook by Agnieszka Homanska and Wojciech Przybylski: President Duda is constitutionally obliged to announce the start of Poland’s election campaign by Sunday, with voting expected between 15 October and 5 November. Unofficial campaigning has already begun in Poland, with the ruling government party using a number of tricks to boost their c…

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Tort Reform or Tort Ruin? Recent Changes for Florida Plaintiffs with Anthony Russo Jr. 22:59

2M ago22:59

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“I think the general public has been bamboozled by this tort reform.” Contrary to popular belief, juries are not awarding unmerited “nuclear” verdicts in Florida, so recent tort reform legislation may be doing more harm than good. In this episode of The David vs. Goliath Podcast, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe welcome Fort Lauderdale trial lawyer …

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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Negotiating Peace Amid Conflict: Ukraine's Military Successes and Diplomatic Efforts 14:56

2M ago14:56

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Weekly outlook by Galan Dall and Miles R. Maftean: The situation in Ukraine is escalating, with recent gains on the battlefield in the Western Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions and a significant strike on the Chonhar bridge. An upcoming peace summit set for early August in Jeddah. Developments involving the Wagner Group near the Polish and Lithuania…

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EU Decoded

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Intercultural and religious dialogue: 25 years of dedication 10:45

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25 years of intercultural and interreligious dialogue in the EPP Group. That's what this episode is all about, marking a quarter century of bringing Europe's faiths together. As we'll hear from religious leaders and MEPs, it's helped in the healing after the Balkan wars, after terror attacks, and in shaping the Future of Europe. We talked to our ME…

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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The Centre Holds in Spain a Setback for Populist Alliance 19:16

2M ago19:16

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Weekly outlook by Miles R. Maftean and Adam Jasser: The extreme-right Spanish party, Vox, suffered a notable loss in the elections, leading to a hung parliament. Vox had the endorsement of right-wing leaders Viktor Orban from Hungary and Jarosław Kaczyński from Poland. Odesa’s Orthodox Cathedral was razed by Russian missiles, escalating the city’s …

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How to Conduct an Influence Operations Investigation 32:26

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#Episode 14 How to Conduct an Influence Operations Investigation Ari Ben Am is an Open Source Investigator. Previously an analyst at Cobwebs and Active Fence, he is the founder and CEO of Glowstick, which supports organizations and their intelligence teams with the processes and tools to conduct better analysis using OSINT and WEBINT techniques. Th…

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Haunting reminder: Marking Soviet deportations and Putin’s ethnic cleansing today 11:01

2M ago11:01

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In a moving tribute to the victims of Soviet deportations, EPP Group MEPs join with victims and their relatives as well as a Ukrainian diplomat in the European Parliament to mark the Kremlin’s atrocities then and now. In this podcast, we hear the stories of how Stalin deported tens of thousands of East Europans to Siberia during and after World War…

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Polish Election Looms Large amid Ukraine War Effort 24:48

2M ago24:48

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In this week's podcast, Editor-in-Chief Wojciech Przybylski and Deputy Managing Editor Adam Jasser discuss the outcome of the NATO Summit in Vilnius and Ukraine's counteroffensive, as well as take a deep look into Polish politics ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for October. The most recent polling suggests a possibly hung parliament,…

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Einstein and a Theory of Disinformation 31:02

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#Episode 13 Benyamin Cohen This week, we are doing something a little bit different. Our topic will be Albert Einstein! And we have Albert Einstein on the show…well, the voice for Albert Einstein as Benyamin Cohen, our guest, is the official manager of Einstein’s social media accounts which collectively have more than 20 million followers. He recen…

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The Urgent Need for EU Enlargement 37:21

3M ago37:21

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Weekly outlook by Galan Dall and Albin Sybera: Israeli-style security guarantees likely to be offered to Ukraine at the NATO Summit in Vilnius, as well as a "pathway" for Ukraine to join the alliance. President Zelenskyy's trip through Central Europe (CE) not only showcased Ukraine's adeptness in combating Russian disinformation narratives, but his…

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Cybersecurity for Public Figures: The Rise of Online Harassment 43:26

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#Episode 12Shauna DillavouShauna is the CEO and founder of Brightlines, an anti-doxxing service designed to protect people running for office. She also leads Security Positive, a digital security consulting firm for the often-overlooked security needs of activists. Shauna is a former intelligence analyst with the US government, who spent the last d…

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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Framing History: Capturing Transformation from Berlin to Gdansk 37:17

3M ago37:17

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Weekly outlook by Galan Dall and Wojciech Przybylski: As Sweden hands over the EU presidency to Spain, the first stop for Prime Minister Sanchez is a visit to Ukraine. The deception and theatre of the Wagner group moving to Belarus continue, with an already tense situation on the border of Belarus with their forced migration actions into Latvia, Po…

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EU Decoded

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Combating organised crime: How to break down criminal networks in the EU? 21:04

3M ago21:04

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Recently, the Europol and Eurojust, in cooperation with several national authorities, cracked an international drug trafficking ring, allegedly led by the Italian Ndrangheta. 31 suspects were arrested, 3,8 million were seized. But this is only a drop in the bucket. The statistics show that only about 2% of proceeds from organised crime are frozen, …

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European Populism - Down, but Not Out 31:34

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Weekly outlook by Miles R. Maftean and Adam Jasser: Yevgeny Prigozhin's rebellion and subsequent exile in Belarus spotlight Putin's weakening grip on power, amplified by Russia's war with Ukraine. The shift towards Belarus' President Lukashenka's role, who resolved the rebellion and now hosts Prigozhin, exhibits his growing significance in Putin’s …

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Our Public Digital Footprint 30:50

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#Episode 11 Andrew Kirsch Today, Andrew is a consultant on issues of physical, cyber, and National Security. But earlier in his career, he spent many years at the Canadian Security Intelligence Services as an intelligence officer. He was also a Security Officer enhancing the physical, information, and network security across the Ontario Public Serv…

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EU Year of Skills: Is Europe’s workforce future-proofed? 42:39

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The nature of labour market is changing significantly, many new skills will be needed, but we also see a gap in the market regarding some existing skills and professions. It's only logical to ask - is Europe's workforce future-proof? What are the skills that will be needed, and who should gain those skills? We discussed this topic in our latest epi…

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Auditing Disinformation: Can We Use Accounting Principles to Fight Fake News? 43:22

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#Episode 10 Professor Alan Jagolinzer Auditing Disinformation: Can We Use Accounting Principles to Fight Fake News?Professor Alan Jagolinzer is one of the emerging leading figures in the fight against disinformation. He is organizing the Cambridge Disinformation Summit taking place in late July 2023 at the University of Cambridge. But it's his jour…

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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China’s Ascent and Western Democracy - What’s Next? 19:46

3M ago19:46

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Weekly outlook by Miles R. Maftean and Wojciech Przybylski: Poland and Hungary amplified their objection to an EU asylum deal, wrongly labelling it as imposed migration from south to central Europe. Polish leader Jarosław Kaczyński proposed a referendum on the value in an attempt to boost his struggling election campaign. However, a poll revealed t…

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Slithering Schemes: A New Social Media Bait and Switch Phenomenon 29:16

4M ago29:16

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#Episode 9 Joe Gray Slithering Schemes: A New Social Media Bait and Switch Phenomenon In this episode, we introduce a new identity fraud tactic conducted by malicious actors on social media. There are few people more qualified to talk about this topic than Joe Gray. Joe, a veteran of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force, is the Founder of The OSINTion, wh…

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Ukraine on the Offensive, NATO at a Crossroads 31:48

4M ago31:48

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Weekly outlook by Adam Jasser and Miles R. Maftean: Ukrainian forces have breached Russian lines in a counter-offensive amid severe ecological warfare showcased by the Kakhovka dam explosion. Polish President Duda discussed NATO’s Ukraine offer with French President Macron and German Prime Minister Scholz in Paris. A pending EU court ruling on June…

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EU Decoded

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Break the silence: Prevent and combat child sexual abuse online 35:11

4M ago35:11

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About one in five children in Europe are victims of some form of sexual violence. That violence extends to the online world. In this episode we discussed how we can prevent online sexual abuse of children. How can we protect the young ones? How can we create a safer online environment for the new generations? Our guests: - MEP Javier Zarzalejos, ra…

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The Evolution of Communities 22:01

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#Episode 8 Sonia Cook-BroenThe Evolution of Communities Sonia Cook-Broen is the founder of The Tech Margin, which aims to bring more women and underrepresented people into tech jobs. She is also a CTO via AcornOak, a fractional executive leadership service. She is a regular speaker on the tech scene and has held senior developer positions at compan…

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Poland's Largest Political Protest in 30 Years Explained 42:42

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Weekly outlook by Miles R. Maftean, Wojciech Przybylski, and Agnieszka Homanska: We unpack how an estimated 500,000 demonstrators have stormed Warsaw and other Polish cities in a unified outcry against the PiS party's escalating authoritarian tendencies. These gatherings, unprecedented since communism's downfall over three decades ago, signal a piv…

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What is OSINT? 28:49

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#Episode 7Yasmin SchlegelWhat is OSINT?Yasmin is a Threat Intelligence and Cyber Risk expert who is also currently a PhD Cyberpsychology Candidate. Now at Capgemini Engineering and previously at Dataminr, she has extensive experience working for the US government across the NSA, the US Army as a Cyber Intelligence Threat Analyst, and also the Natio…

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Poland’s Lex Tusk Bill May Strip Opposition of Political Rights 17:06

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Weekly outlook by Adam Jasser, Miles R. Maftean and Wojciech Przybylski: Poland’s controversial new law, dubbed “Lex Tusk,” allows a government commission to ban individuals from holding public office. This measure has raised alarm bells in EU capitals and Washington, as it potentially hinders opposition candidates from running in upcoming election…

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Are Elections Under Threat? 36:06

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#Episode 6Daria Azariev-North Are Elections Under Threat? Daria is the Program Manager at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Her work is focused on building democratic institutions and civil society to ensure election integrity and countering foreign influence in democratic processes. A European-American from Chicago, now based in …

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EU Decoded

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Combating violence against women in the EU: Actions, not just words 22:21

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How to combat the "silent epidemic" of violence against women in the EU and beyond? How is the EPP Group working to get all EU27 countries to ratify the Istanbul Convention against gender-based violence? In this EPP Group podcast, MEP Frances Fitzgerald talks about her efforts on the European Parliament's Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committe…

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New and Alternative Social Media Sites 33:08

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#Episode 5 Dr. Welton Chang New and Alternative Social Media Sites Dr. Welton Chang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pyrra Technologies, which tracks threats across alt-social sites. Earlier in his career, he served as an intel officer with the US Army, and then as an analyst with the US Department of Defense, serving in Iraq, where he was assigned to …

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Visegrad Insight Podcast

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Justice Beyond Borders - A Transatlantic Cooperation 24:54

4M ago24:54

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Weekly outlook by Miles R. Maftean and Wojciech Przybylski: The pull between unity in the EU and unilateral action continues, with Hungary blocking the ammunition package for Ukraine and saying it will veto the EU’s 11th sanctions package against Russia. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy continues his tour in the far East where the larger community of…

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EU Decoded

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EU Textile Strategy: A path to sustainability 40:07

4M ago40:07

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How can we make fast and wasteful fashion out-of-fashion? Is there potential for Europe to lead a global change towards a more sustainable textile sector? In our latest episode, we talked about the textile industry’s impact on the environment and the EU’s response to it, mainly through its textile strategy. Joining our discussion were MEPs Pernille…

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