Best Disinformed Content Podcasts (2025)

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The hidden curriculum: Why students with ADHD struggle in traditional classrooms 52:06

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Teacher Grace Osio, Board Member of World Vision Philippines and a longtime advocate for inclusive education, joins host Hannah Tasarra to unpack what ADHD really is — a condition of regulation, attention, and processing, not misbehavior. Together, they discuss how hyperactivity and inattention can be misunderstood, how classroom structures can uni…

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Cristina Chi on fake news, foreign influence, and the Mindanao secession narrative 42:43

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PhilStar.com reporter Cristina Chi joins Regine Cabato to unpack how foreign disinformation networks are exploiting real frustrations in the Philippines—turning them into viral calls for Mindanao secession and anti-Marcos narratives. Cristina reveals how Chinese-aligned social media accounts and bot networks helped spread false claims about Mindana…

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The State of Pen Testing in 2025 & the Role of AI & Autonomous Solutions (with John Strand) 1:01:28

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Today we’re talking about one of the biggest shifts in offensive security that MSPs, CISOs, and defenders cannot ignore. For years, pen testing was about human creativity — sneaking in where we “shouldn’t” be, showing you how you’d really get burned in an incident. But in 2025, that world is colliding with AI and automated attack platforms that cla…

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Teaching Political Communication: A Database, Game, and Assignment 42:26

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In this episode, I share some initiatives to help in improving the teaching and learning of political communication. Political Communication Teaching Database and the upload page. Meta Oversight Board Game Counterfactual Case StudyBy Michael Bossetta

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What happens when fact-checkers disappear from the internet? 27:08

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Meta scrapped its third-party fact-checking program. Google quietly removed its fact-checking features. What does this mean for misinformation, disinformation, and online safety? In this episode, journalist Nica Rhiana Hanopol speaks with Clara Jiménez Cruz, chair of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network and co-founder of Spain's Maldita.es,…

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Why we treasure art: Filipino artists, AI, and the future of collecting 20:20

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The jewelry heist at the Louvre shows that some people will risk everything for things that sparkle and inspire awe with their beauty. In this re-run of a Thought Bubbles episode from March 2025, Bubbles Magpayo sits down with art collector and gallery owner Atty. Joseph “JT” Gonzales to explore where Filipino art is headed. They talk about Gen Z c…

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A Different Perspective with Julian Roberts, Executive Coach - Building Resilience at Work: Purpose, Mindset and Growth 59:09

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This week Nick talks to Julian Roberts Julian Roberts is an executive coach, author and podcast presenter known for his work in developing personal and organisational resilience. In this episode, Nick and Julian talk through Julian’s varied career path — from studying medical sciences and starting out in pharmaceutical sales, to spending twenty yea…

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ZTNA & SASE, the Next Era for MSPs 1:03:33

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Today we’re tackling one of the biggest shifts in modern network security. VPNs are breaking under the weight of hybrid work, SaaS sprawl, and constant attack — and MSPs are being forced to rethink how they secure access itself. Enter Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) — not just buzzwords, but the blueprint for …

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Visible on the streets, invisible in the system: Bahay Tuluyan on the Philippines’ street children 33:08

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TThousands of children in the Philippines live where everyone can see them — on sidewalks, under bridges, in jeepney terminals — yet the system barely knows they exist. In this episode, Bahay Tuluyan, a child-rights organization that has worked with street-involved children for nearly four decades, talks about what it really means to be visible but…

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The human cost of disinformation: How fake news turns victims into peddlers 36:51

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When fact-checkers dug into fake news flooding YouTube and TikTok, they found something deeper — ordinary Filipinos caught in a web of lies. In this episode, Regine Cabato speaks with Nikko Balbedina of PressONE.ph about the rise of “news cycle disinformation”—and how it turns victims into unwitting spreaders of falsehoods. Listen as they unpack ho…

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Election Forecasting, Prediction Markets, and Gamification, with Prof. Matthew Wall and Dr. Louis Bromfield 1:06:58

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Professor Matthew Wall and Dr. Louis Bromfield, both at the Department of Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations at Swansea University, discuss election forecasting. We cover different types of political forecasting, such as polls and prediction models, and dive into prediction markets like Polymarket. We then discuss the concept of the …

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Apolinario Mabini’s La Revolucion Filipina: Lessons from the Brains of the Revolution 11:51

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Who was Apolinario Mabini, really? Known as “The Sublime Paralytic” and “Brains of the Philippine Revolution” (Utak ng Himagsikan), Mabini shaped the course of the revolution through his sharp intellect, even as he lost the use of his legs to polio. In this episode, we revisit Mabini’s legacy through his posthumous work, La Revolucion Filipina. Wha…

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The Human Lag: Why AI Outpaces Operational Readiness 1:01:11

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Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most organizations can operationally absorb. We’ve automated analysis, accelerated response, and even delegated decisions to machines — but our people, processes, and governance are still running at human speed. This week on The CyberCall, I’m joined by Sounil Yu, creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix a…

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A Different Perspective with Oktay Kavrak - From Tesla to Gold: How Leveraged ETPs Are Redefining Modern Investing 48:59

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This week Nick talks to Oktay Kavrak. Oktay Kavrak is Head of Communications and Strategy at Leverage Shares, a European leader in exchange-traded products (ETPs). Oktay discusses the company’s mission to democratize access to investing, with over $1.5 billion in assets under management as of July 2024. He shares his professional journey from IBM a…

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Global game, Pinoy heart: Rafe Bartholomew on Philippine basketball culture 1:12:11

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Nearly twenty years after he first got acquainted with Philippine basketball, American writer and Pacific Rims author Rafe Bartholomew returns to reflect on how the game—and the culture around it—has evolved. In this episode of Teka Teka hosted by Jaemark Tordecilla, Rafe talks about the Ateneo–La Salle rivalry that first drew him into the country’…

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Mental health care in the Philippines: Stigma, language barriers, and telepsychiatry 37:51

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Why do Filipinos still hesitate to seek help for mental health? Psychiatrist Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho talks to Hannah Grace about the realities of mental health care in the Philippines — the stigma, the silence, and the hope. From the rise of telepsychiatry to the importance of speaking in your mother tongue, this episode explores how compassion, cult…

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Nepal’s Gen Z protests: Corruption, Discord votes, and the fight for change 28:15

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Disinformation Security – Deepfakes & Social Deception 57:50

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Content Moderation with Out-of-Court Dispute Settlement Bodies, with Thomas Hughes 43:19

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Thomas Hughes, CEO of Appeals Centre Europe, explains out-of-court dispute settlement bodies (ODS bodies) and the role they play in the Digital Services Act. We discuss Appeals Centre Europe's first Transparency Report*, which provides an initial glimpse into how Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are handling requests from ODS bodies. We cov…

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Generations Ep. 08 From Rich to Wealthy: Money Lessons with Francis Kong and Eric Dee 40:50

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What’s the difference between being rich and being truly wealthy? Gen Z host Angel Martinez sits down with Boomer Francis Kong — entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker — and Xennial Eric Dee, COO of FooDee Global Concepts, for a multigenerational conversation on money mindsets. From Gen Z’s retail therapy or “budol” spending habits and the …

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NIST Small Business Primer and Quick Start Guides 1:01:07

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Today we’re talking about something that may sound government-heavy but is actually critical for MSPs and the SMBs they serve: the new NIST Small Business Primer for SP 800-171 Rev. 3. At its core, this guide is about protecting Controlled Unclassified Information, or CUI. And while that might sound like it only applies to defense contractors, the …

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Fr. Flavie Villanueva on the war on drugs, homelessness, and hope 57:11

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2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva shares his powerful journey from drug addiction to priesthood, and his mission to give second chances to the homeless, the grieving, and victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. In this conversation with Roby Alampay, Fr. Flavie reflects on faith, redemption, and what it means to stand …

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Prof. David Keene MBE, CEO Aurrigo - Inside Aurrigo: How Autonomous Vehicles Are Transforming Airports 1:07:06

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In this episode Nick talks to David Keene MBE David Keene MBE, Founder & CEO of Aurrigo, is a leading figure in the automotive and autonomous vehicle industries. With nearly four decades of experience, David has been recognised as a driving force in the development of autonomous and electric vehicles, earning an MBE in June 2025 for his pioneering …

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Generations Ep. 7 Jacque Manabat Jacque Manabat on TikTok Journalism: Navigating News, Content Creation, and Credibility 30:30

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During the pandemic, content creation exploded from dance trends into a serious career path. But what happens when anyone with a camera and Wi-Fi can become a “news source”? In this episode of Generations, Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla sit down with award-winning multimedia journalist Jacque Manabat to talk about the blurred lines between j…

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Microsegmentation Demystified: What Every MSP & Client Should Know 1:03:02

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Today we’re tackling microsegmentation—a solution that could change the game against ransomware. Ransomware thrives on lateral movement: one compromised device turns into an entire network takedown. Microsegmentation stops that by creating secure ‘neighborhoods’ inside the network, containing the damage before it spreads. The big questions: can MSP…

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September 21 protests: Kiko Aquino Dee on public outrage against corruption 36:56

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On September 21, 2025, thousands of Filipinos joined protests against alleged corruption in flood control projects. In this episode, Regine Cabato speaks with Kiko Aquino Dee, co-convener of SIKLAB (Simbahan at Komunidad Laban sa Katiwalian), about the Trillion Peso March, the growing public anger, and what’s next for the anti-corruption movement. …

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Never again: Debunking economic myths of the Marcos dictatorship 29:22

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Was Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos really a “golden age” for the Philippine economy—or a myth built on debt and corruption? Mayen Vital and JC Punongbayan revisit the economic realities of the Marcos years in this Usapang Econ episode from 2019. Using historical data and analysis, they debunk three common myths: that Martial Law marked the “gol…

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Generations Ep. 6 - Rica Peralejo on ‘Patol’ Culture 37:44

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Rica Peralejo, actress and online personality, discusses the "patol" culture on social media in the latest episode of the Generations podcast with Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla. She shares her personal experiences with online backlash, including a memorable incident involving a hospital visit and a viral tweet, and her more recent controver…

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AI’s Evolving Role in Attacks & Incident Reponse 1:01:04

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Over the past couple of days, I was digging into the latest Anthropic Threat Report and one section really hit me. They wrote: ‘We’ve developed sophisticated safety and security measures to prevent misuse of our AI models. While generally effective, cybercriminals keep finding ways around them.’ And then they shared some eye-opening case studies—th…

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A Different Perspective with Peter York - Culture Wars, Disinformation and the Future of Human Connection 1:06:08

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This week Nick talks to Peter York Peter York is an author, broadcaster, journalist, management consultant and cultural commentator. He was Style Editor of Harper’s & Queen for ten years and co-authored The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook in 1982. He co-founded the consultancy SRU Ltd, later chaired a UK government Foresight committee on the future…

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Philippine flood crisis explained: Science, corruption, and climate change 41:24

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Why does the Philippines continue to suffer from severe flooding despite spending over ₱545 billion on nearly 10,000 flood control projects? In this episode of Teka Teka, reporter Lilian Tiburcio speaks with Glenn Banaguas — world-renowned science diplomat, UN Sasakawa Awardee for Disaster Risk Reduction, and founder of the Environmental and Climat…

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Generations Ep. 5 - Atom Araullo on ‘kurakot-shaming’ and his new book 'A View from the Ground’ 32:47

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Atom Araullo joins Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast Editor-at-Large Jaemark Tordecilla in the episode of Generations! They engage in a thoughtful conversation about "kurakot-shaming," the origins of Atom's journalistic approach, the problem with performative outrage, and how to sustain anger against corruption. They also discu…

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Indonesia's mass protests: Youth power, social media, and the fight for reform 49:50

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Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest democracy, but today, it’s a nation in turmoil. In this episode, Roby Alampay speaks with Hafizh Nabiyyin, Freedom of Expression Division Head at the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFENet), and Juan Robin, multimedia journalist from Narasi TV. Together, they unpack Indonesia’s mass protests—how …

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Encryption to Extortion, the Evolution of Cloud Based Attacks 1:02:02

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In this session we talk about Salesloft Drift and the implications of OAuth based attacks. Companies use Drift with Salesloft to automate lead capture + sales workflows into Salesforce.com. Enter Nation State threat actor UNC6395, who was able to steal the tokens and gain a backdoor into Salesforce via these OAuth tokens. We then dive into the Evol…

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Fr. Flavie Villanueva: Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Uplifting Lives Beyond the War on Drugs 25:59

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Fr. Flavie Villanueva, a Filipino priest and 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, has dedicated his life to restoring dignity to society’s most vulnerable—especially the poor, victims of the war on drugs, and those once entangled in petty crime. In this episode, we look back on our Tokhang sa Tokhang feature on his work, exploring his mission of compassio…

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Generations Ep. 4 - Therapy-Speak with Gang Badoy 44:12

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Is the popular use of "therapy-speak" a sign of progress or a potential pitfall? Trauma therapist and RockEd co-founder Gang Badoy joins Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss the perks and dangers of pathologizing everyday phenomena. They discuss terms like "narcissist," "trauma," "gasl…

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A Different Perspective with Flowtech CEO, Mike England - From 17 Brands to One, Digital Launch, Acquisitions and Growth in the £30bn Fluid Power Market 55:50

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This week Nick talks to Mike England Mike holds a Master's Degree in Engineering and brings over 25 years of commercial and operational leadership experience in industrial product distribution and services. He spent eight years with FTSE100 RS Group plc, where he held key leadership roles including Group Chief Operating Officer, overseeing P&L acro…

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Why Do So Many Pinoys Believe in Tallano Gold, Anti-Vax, and Other Conspiracy Theories? 32:51

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Why do conspiracy theories thrive—and why do so many Filipinos believe them? In this episode, Regine Cabato sits down with journalist Sofia Tomacruz and sociologist Nicole Curato, co-authors of How Conspiracy Theories Harm Deliberative Democracy. They talk about everything from Marcos-era myths to modern-day TikTok videos, why these stories resonat…

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Media Corruption and Public Trust in Journalism with Roby Alampay and Jaemark Tordecilla 31:48

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Journalism's credibility is once again under scrutiny after Mayor Vico Sotto's post about alleged media corruption went viral. In this episode, PumaPodcast's Founder and Chairman Roby Alampay and Editor-at-Large Jaemark Tordecilla dive deep into the accusations, the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists, and the public's role in rebuilding trust in…

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Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos 50:04

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In this episode, Regine Cabato and Gian Libot discuss their recent report for the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, "Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos." They break down how a "cyborg operation" of human and AI-powered elements feeds pro-Duterte propaganda to the public, especially concerning the Vice Presi…

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Generations Ep. 3 - Direk Mae Cruz Alviar and Raco Ruiz on Dating, the Ick, and the Search for Connection 42:48

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What’s just a harmless quirk, and what’s a true deal-breaker? TV and film director Mae Cruz Alviar and visual artist Raco Ruiz sit down with Angel Martinez and Jaemark Tordecilla for a multigenerational conversation on dating “icks.” With insights spanning Gen Z to Gen X, they explore how social media, culture, and experience shape the way we judge…

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From X-rated to Best Picture: Director JL Burgos on ‘Alipato at Muog’ 35:29

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Director JL Burgos, fresh off his FAMAS Best Picture and Best Director wins for Alipato at Muog, discusses the documentary's personal journey and its fight for justice for his abducted brother, Jonas Burgos. The director opens up about the unexpected FAMAS wins, the MTRCB's initial X-rating and subsequent reclassification to R-16, and the ongoing c…

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When Cyber Hits the Fan: How Your Contracts Protect or Expose You 59:42

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Last week, we dug into the surge of SonicWall VPN compromises. At first, there was speculation about a possible new zero day — but as the dust settled, we learned it was far more familiar: unpatched systems, misconfigurations, stale service accounts. One of the biggest takeaways came from breach attorney Spencer Pollack, who cautioned MSPs: don’t s…

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Inside havenX: Fighting Crypto Kidnappings & Digital Surveillance 32:38

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In this conversation from Boston Blockchain Week, Alec Harris, founder of HavenX and an expert in digital and physical security, sits down to expose the modern threats lurking behind your digital footprint. From virtual kidnappings powered by voice cloning to North Korean social engineering attacks, Alec walks us through real-world case studies, wh…

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How to End ‘Endo’ in the Philippines 37:27

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Patricia Matias, a graduate of MIT Sloan and Harvard Kennedy School, joins PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to discuss "endo" or end-of-contract labor practices in the Philippines, where workers are dismissed before gaining full benefits and job security. Matias highlights that despite presidential promises, endo persists due to busin…

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Generations Ep. 2 - Sunshine and Sex Education with Antoinette Jadaone 41:17

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In this episode of Generations from Philstar Life and PumaPodcast, award-winning filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone sits down with Philstar Life columnist Angel Martinez and PumaPodcast editor-at-large Jaemark Tordecilla to talk about her latest film, “Sunshine”, which won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. The…

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A Different Perspective with Benedict Evans - AI’s Evolution: Hype, Real-World Impact and Moral Panic 1:01:26

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In this weeks episode Nick talks to Benedict Evans Benedict Evans is an independent analyst with over 25 years’ experience in mobile, media, and technology. Evans recounts his career journey, from equity analysis of mobile operators, to strategic roles in media and telecoms, and later his work at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. Nick and B…

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Akira Ransomware’s Relentless Attack on SonicWall SSLVPNs 1:02:45

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In this session of The CyberCall, we’re cutting straight into one of the most relentless threats MSPs and their clients are facing right now—targeted ransomware attacks exploiting SonicWall SSLVPNs, with signs the attackers are already shifting to Fortinet VPNs. This isn’t theory. It’s happening in the wild, and the fallout is real. Huntress has be…

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Baby Ruth Villarama on ‘Food Delivery’ and the Long Arm of Chinese Censorship 38:16

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Director Baby Ruth Villarama joins Regine Cabato to delve into her documentary, "Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea." They discuss the film's challenging journey, from its international premiere and award recognition at Doc Edge in New Zealand and a series of full house screenings in Manila despite significant censorship attempt, to …