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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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This week we dove head first into the world of flight tracking. How can you identify an ICE flight? What can tracking tools actually tell us? And what kinds of conditions are those being deported facing? We discuss all this and more with independent ... more
This week’s episode features researcher Chu Yang, a specialist in Chinese audience insights. She joins us to break down the most popular social media platforms in China, offering a clear overview of how they work and why they matter. Chu also shares ... more
This week we spoke with The Bureau of Investigative Journalism's AI reporter, Effie Webb about the use of AI in the political sphere and what researchers/journalists can effectively report on AI misuse. Effie uncovered what some experts are calling a... more
This week we spoke with Foeke Postma of Bellingcat about the online trade of rare and protected species. He found traffickers not operating on the dark web, nor hidden forums but in plain sight- on social media platforms.
Many of them used coded la... more
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Stage Talks features in-depth conversations with leading voices in open source research, investigative journalism, and digital forensics. Episodes routinely center on real-world OSINT workflows, verification practices, and ethical reporting, with guests ranging from weapon-mmunitions analysts and live-event monitors to human-rights advocates and art-crime investigators. The show stands out for practical, method-focused discussions, often anchored by a Bellingcat-hosted host who guides listeners through technical tradecraft, data-source evaluation, and the responsible presentation of sensitive information. This makes it especially valuable for PRs and sponsors seeking tech-savvy, impact-oriented audiences and for guests who want to demonstra... more
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