"Mapping Military Power" with Michael Hilliard
This week, we explored the practicalities of modern warfare. How do we measure military power? Is it possible to fairly compare fighting resources between regions? In this episode, Michael Hilliard fr...
7 Nov 20251h
"Identifying Far-Right Fashion" with Bellingcat Researchers
This week, we were discussing what role fashion plays for far-right movements. We spoke to Bellingcat's resident experts on the subject. Michael Colborne has been investigating far-right networks for ...
24 Okt 202558min
"Student Researchers Vs The Misinformation Machine" with Utrecht University
This week, we were discussing how open source research can help build vital factchecking skills across disciplines. We spoke to Prof. dr. Brianne McGonigle Leyh, a professor and one of the leaders of ...
10 Okt 202559min
"Tracking Suspicious Ships" with Christian Panton
This week we spoke to maritime researcher Christian Panton. Christian builds resources to monitor ships as a hobby and has created a useful database of 'sketchy boats' that require further investigati...
26 Sep 202558min
"Mapping Militia Networks" with New America
TW: This episode contains a description of a murder and mutilation. This week we spoke to the team at New America about their work tracking militia and private military groups online. Candace Rondeaux...
12 Sep 202559min
"Building Tools for Research" with Galen Reich
This week we spoke to Galen Reich, Tech Community Lead at Bellingcat. In the talk Galen provided invaluable advice for those who want to build a tool for research, highlighting what aspects you need t...
1 Sep 20251h
“Speaking of Violence” with Leyla Hussein
This week we were joined by psychotherapist and activist Leyla Hussein. In the session we explored how reporters and researchers can make survivors of sexual violence feel safe, supported and heard, a...
15 Aug 20251h
"Detecting Stolen Art" with Arthur Brand
This week we were joined by Art Detective Arthur Brand. Arthur Brand has recovered over 200 stolen artworks throughout his career, these include famous paintings once thought lost, from Dali’s to Pica...
1 Aug 202556min
