Best Disinformed Content Podcasts (2025)

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Follow The Money: Who’s driving climate disinformation? 43:50

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At the very moment we need clarity and trust, information integrity is being polluted. Disinformation is profitable and the impact on truth is dangerous. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the discourse around climate. This week, Outrage + Optimism steps into the murky, fast-moving world of climate disinformation. Not simply misunderstanding and …

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A Different Perspective with Katie Prescott, Author of The Curious Case of Mike Lynch 1:19:04

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This week Nick talks Katie and Jeremy Prescott Katie Prescott is the Technology Business Editor at The Times and a weekly columnist for its award-winning business section. A regular contributor to Times Radio and The Times daily podcast, The Story, she is widely recognised following a decade at the BBC, where she reported on technology and business…

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The New Total War: Bob Seely on Russia's Strategy 39:17

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From the revolutionary use of drones to staged coups, child abduction and psychological warfare, the war in Ukraine is like no other. It is a new form of total war, combining traditional military force with all the non-military tools of the Russian state. The 2022 invasion was just the next stage of a conflict that Russia has been fighting since 20…

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Stephen Perrenod - Money or Debt? 1:51:11

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This episode of Crypto Voices features Stephen Perrenod, a veteran technologist, author, and public speaker with decades of experience at the intersection of advanced computing, science, and enterprise strategy. With a background spanning cloud computing, high-performance computing, AI, and data-intensive systems, Stephen brings a rare mix of techn…

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Paris, 10 Years On - Has it Changed the World? 49:05

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Ten years ago, a gavel dropped in a conference hall north of Paris. It was the moment the world agreed on a strategic plan for one of the most consequential transformations in human history. But, a decade later, what has the Paris Agreement truly delivered? Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson pull back the curtain on the momen…

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Your 2026 Business Plan – Impacts of AI, Cyber & Automation on MSPs. 1:02:05

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Most MSPs don’t fail because of ransomware. They fail because they drift. They chase revenue without direction. They stack tools without a strategy. And they wake up one year later asking the same dangerous question: “Why didn’t last year change anything?” Today isn’t about theory. It’s about execution. Our guest Gary Pica, doesn’t just teach busin…

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America First: A New Era in Foreign Policy with Jonathan Terra 1:02:39

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In this episode, Arthur Snell and Dr. Jonathan Terra delve into the Trump administration's National Security Strategy, exploring its ideological underpinnings, rejection of globalism, and implications for America's role in the world. They discuss the document's views on migration, the Monroe Doctrine, and the contrasting approaches to Europe and As…

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A Different Perspective with Charles Skinner, CEO Restore PLC - On Leadership, Turnarounds and the ‘Buy, Run, Build’ Strategy' 1:02:41

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This week Nick talks to Charles Skinner Charles Skinner is a leading authority on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). As CEO, he transformed a £3m business into a £100m exit and grew another company’s value 30-fold to £300m, earning AIM Company of the Year in 2016. He is currently the CEO of Restore PLC, and the author of Buy, Run, Build: A…

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Digitally Organizing People Power: Inside Solidarity Tech, with Ivan Pardo 33:26

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Ivan Pardo, Founder of Solidarity Tech, shares how tech can solve organizing bottlenecks for political campaigns. We discuss how Solidarity Tech was used for digital organizing in Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign in New York and Catherine Connelly's presidential win in Ireland. Beyond tech functionality, we discuss how CRM platforms can give campa…

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Jacinda Ardern and… Is It Time to Talk About Geoengineering? 47:59

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This week, hosts Tom Rivett Carnac and Paul Dickinson delve into the rapidly emerging - and faintly surreal - world of solar geoengineering. Politico journalist Karl Mathiesen joins us to unpack his investigation into Stardust, a VC-backed startup claiming it’s ready to spray particles into the stratosphere. Karl explains why this technology is sud…

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Crisis in the Sahel: the end of Western intervention and the collapse of Mali 38:08

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Mali, a vast country larger than most of Western Europe added together is a country whose central authority has largely collapsed and whose capital city Bamako is surrounded by radical Islamist militants. There seems to be a pattern here, with Syria and Afghanistan having fallen as Western countries lose interest. As with Syria, the corrupt Malian …

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Temporal Validity, Knowledge Decay, and the Meta 2020 Election Research Partnership, with Dr. Kevin Munger 51:11

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Dr. Kevin Munger, Assistant Professor and Chair of Computational Social Science in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute, discusses the concept of temporal validity in social media research. Dr. Munger breaks down why thinking about time is an important component of meta-science, particularly when it c…

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Kim Stanley Robinson on Pre Traumatic Imagination and the stories that change us 36:35

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This week on Outrage + Optimism, we’re taking a breath. After two intense weeks of daily updates from COP30 in Belém, we’re returning to weekly programming with something different - a slower, deeper, more reflective conversation that felt too valuable to cut. While in the Blue Zone, we sat down with Kim Stanley Robinson, the acclaimed author of Th…

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Shaun Pinner on Mariupol, Captivity, and Russian Propaganda 1:23:11

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This episode features former British and Ukrainian military serviceman Shaun Pinner, who recounts his experience fighting in Mariupol during the initial Russian invasion and surviving months of brutal captivity. Shaun describes the intense seven-week battle that preceded his capture, the torture he endured, and the propaganda mechanisms used by Rus…

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Ukraine Crisis: Will Trump Force Moscow's Deal on Zelenskyy? 54:36

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I spoke to Quiet Riot regular Alex Andreou as well as Iuliia Osmolowska, former senior Ukrainian diplomat now running the GLOBSEC think tank office in Kyiv about the so-called 28-Point Peace Plan as well as Ukraine and Europe's response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Faster, Smarter, Scalable: The Future of M365 Management 59:10

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Today’s conversation is all about what comes next for Microsoft 365 — because after Ignite, it’s clear that we’re entering a brand-new era. AI agents, identity-first security, native Sysmon, tenant baselines — Microsoft is rebuilding the entire stack around speed, intelligence, and scale. And when you talk about managing M365 at scale, there’s one …

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A Different Perspective with Allan Lockhart, CEO of NewRiver REIT plc - The Future of UK Retail Real Estate, Omnichannel Growth and the Power of Data 55:55

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In this week's episode Nick talks to Allan Lockhart Allan Lockhart is the CEO of NewRiver REIT plc and has over 35 years of experience in the UK retail real estate sector. He began his career with Strutt & Parker in 1988, advising leading property companies and institutions on retail leasing, investment, and development. In 2002, he joined Halladal…

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Inside COP: The Final Hours of COP30 - and the road ahead 37:49

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This is our final episode of Inside COP. For two weeks we’ve tried to bring you as close as possible to the heart of COP30 - the pace, the pressure, the progress, and the perspectives of those working inside and around the process. The closing plenary on Saturday began amid unexpected tension. Already running a day behind schedule, the Presidency m…

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Inside COP: Friday Night in Belém - uncertainty in the Blue Zone 38:16

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We recorded this episode across Friday afternoon and deep into the evening inside the Blue Zone at COP30. At the time of publishing, there is still no final deal. The negotiations are ongoing, positions are shifting, and the outcome remains uncertain. We know that by the time you listen, some of what we heard today may already have changed, but we …

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Inside COP: Friday Morning in Belém - what’s changed and why it matters 15:40

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It’s Friday morning in Belém and COP30 is moving fast. After yesterday’s fire and the overnight closure of the venue, the Brazilian Presidency worked through the night and released a new draft text early this morning. It has immediately triggered significant pushback. In this emergency episode the team talks through what changed overnight, and why …

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Inside COP: Fire at COP30 - and the work still to be done 12:45

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Today was not meant to be this episode. At around 2pm local time, a fire broke out near the country pavilions, triggering the full evacuation of the Blue Zone. As COP30 entered its final stretch, we’d planned to bring you an update on the negotiations, and to share some of the many extraordinary stories of progress and perseverance that surface her…

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Inside COP: Storms in Belém - Lula’s arrival, the carbon tariff debate, and the COP31 decision 38:09

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We’re approaching crunch time in Belém, and a long-running COP30 saga may finally have found its landing spot. After days of rumour, diplomacy and thunderous rainforest downpours, the question of who will host COP31 looks close to being resolved - and it all plays out over the course of our day’s recording. Paul Dickinson and Fiona McRaith trace th…

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Inside COP: China, India… and the Text on the Table 44:38

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It’s the middle of week two at COP30, and the negotiations are entering their crunch phase. A draft cover text has finally landed, ministers are on the ground, and the presidency is pushing hard to close before Lula heads to the G20 in Johannesburg. Paul Dickinson and Fiona McRaith look at the issues still holding up progress - from finance and ada…

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From Abu Ghraib to the White House - How Ahmad Al-Shara'a is Ruling Syria 46:20

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I spoke to Orwa Ajjoub about the remarkable rise of Syria's new ruler, Ahmad Al-Shara'a, from wanted terrorist to White House visitor. His ruthless pragmatism is his signature and we discussed this in some detail, including his relations with the Kurdish SDF, with Turkey, Israel and the regional states, as well as with the US. Learn more about your…

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Inside COP: Coal’s Out, Pressure’s On - a pivotal moment for COP30 40:50

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It’s getting hot in the COP. Executive Secretary Simon Stiell turned up the pressure in Belém on Monday, sharpening his message as ministers arrived for what is often the most charged phase of the summit. He called for no more tactical delays, and no more dancing around the hardest issues. And Pope Leo XIV weighed in with an appeal to moral respons…

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The Ulimate Partner – Building an MSP Growth Engine with Microsoft 1:02:14

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Today we’re talking about what it really takes to partner with a giant. Every MSP wants to grow alongside hyperscalers like Microsoft — but few truly know how to align, scale, and turn partnership into profit. Our guest today has lived that journey from the inside out. Vince Menzione, Founder of The Ultimate Partner and former Microsoft channel lea…

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Inside COP: The fight for the Amazon 44:46

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As ministers arrive in Belém for the crucial second week of COP30, forests move from the backdrop of the summit to the main stage. Protests began at dawn on Friday and have continued through the weekend - among them, several activists carried a giant Brazilian flag, emblazoned with the words “Amazȏnia Protegida” (“Protected Amazon”). From the stree…

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Crafting Political Storytelling with Qualitative Methods and AI, with Frank A. Spring 49:53

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Frank A. Spring, founding partner at Altum Insight and managing partner of Undaunted Ventures, shares how qualitative methods can understand the stories voters tell themselves about politics. Frank discusses his work using AI-moderated interviews (AIMI) and digital ethnography to analyze citizens' understanding of democracy, and how these insights …

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Inside COP: Al Gore on Fossil Fuel Lobbying and (In)convenient Truths 56:58

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It’s the mid-point of COP30 and all four of our hosts have gathered in Belém to take stock. In the Blue Zone, the mood is its usual blend of high-stakes and surreal. The Presidency is calling its consultations a “collective therapy session,” China would prefer “massage and yoga,” and delegates are deep in the weeds of the Carbon Border Adjustment M…

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David Schwed - What We’re Getting Wrong About Crypto Security 51:17

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This episode of Crypto Voices is all about the hard truths of digital asset security and why the industry still isn’t ready for what’s coming. David Schwed, former CISO at Robinhood and now COO at SVRN, unpacks the real-world gaps in crypto infrastructure, the illusion of safety in enterprise setups, and why physical attacks may be a bigger deal th…

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Inside COP: The UN’s Top Climate Official on Week One of COP30 41:56

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Christiana Figueres takes us behind the scenes at the UNFCCC offices to speak to the man who now holds her old job as Executive Secretary. As week one of the negotiations nears its end, Simon Stiell explains the quiet but crucial difference between the COP Presidency, which sets the political direction, and the Secretariat, which guards the Paris p…

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Inside COP: Protests at COP30 - and the reality of Indigenous representation 38:49

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At a COP meant to centre the Amazon, some Indigenous voices have found themselves on the outside. On Tuesday night, what began as a vibrant street march ended in a dramatic breach of the Blue Zone, as Indigenous protesters passed through the barriers of the official venue. What does this moment tell us about who gets to shape the ‘Amazon COP’? From…

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Are we living in an age of competitive authoritarianism? 47:13

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Sara Dorman of Edinburgh University spoke to me about the rising tide of authoritarianism around the world, and particularly the form of competitive authoritarianism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Arthur Snell

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A Different Perspective with Jeff Chatfield, CEO of Avation PLC — Inside the High-Flying World of Airline Leasing, ATR Fleets, Bond Markets and the Future of Aviation Stocks 20:55

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This week Nick talks to Jeff Chatfield Jeff Chatfield is the CEO of Avation, a publicly listed aircraft leasing company with a global portfolio of commercial and regional aircraft. He has over two decades of experience in the aviation finance industry, leading the company through multiple bond issues and strategic fleet expansions. Known for his pr…

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Inside COP: Is The US Still In? And Gavin Newsom on ‘invasive species’ Trump 37:08

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Day three of COP30, and there’s one elephant not in the room. While there are plenty of United States citizens at this COP, for the first time, there are no US delegates. Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Fiona McRaith consider this notable absence, and ask: can a country that keeps flipping between progress and denial still claim climate …

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From Bouncer to MSP Baller – How to Make Microsoft Notice Your MSP 1:02:19

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Today’s guest has one of the most unconventional origin stories in the MSP world. Nabil Aitoumeziane started his career not behind a keyboard—but at the door of a nightclub. While working nights as a bouncer, he began doing something few would dare: asking customers for business introductions and meetings. Fast-forward a few years, and he’s now the…

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Inside COP: Brazil's Climate Leadership - the COP30 host takes centre stage 43:22

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What is Brazil trying to achieve with COP30? It's Day Two in Belém and all eyes are on the host nation. Join Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac as they unpack how the country is shaping the first days of COP30 - and the quiet strategy behind Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago’s leadership. With the release of the Call of Belém for the Climate, …

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James Check on Bitcoin 1:09:06

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In this episode of Crypto Voices, Matt is joined by James, one of the top minds in Bitcoin on-chain analysis. James has been a driving force behind Bitcoin analytics since 2019. He led the analyst team at Glassnode, created frameworks like Cointime Economics, and was the voice behind the Week On-chain series.Together, Matt and James dive into what …

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Inside COP: The COP30 President Speaks, the Summit Begins 38:58

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COP30 is here! Day one dawns in the Amazon, and all eyes are on the host nation - and on the man tasked with steering the talks. On the eve of what could be the most consequential COP since Paris, Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac sat down with Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, Brazil’s COP30 President, for an inside look at his priorities: …

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Inside COP: Ed Miliband on Multilateralism, Leadership and the UK’s Climate Dilemma 35:40

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Why hasn’t the UK contributed to Brazil's flagship Tropical Forests Forever Facility it helped design? With COP30 about to open in Belém, the UK’s absence from this major forest finance deal is raising eyebrows. Meanwhile, Prince William, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy and Climate Change Minister Ed Miliband have been in Brazil this week…

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Inside COP: World Leaders Gather in Belém - with Jacinda Ardern and Selwin Hart 43:17

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As COP30 opens in Belém, world leaders have gathered for the first major moment of this Amazon-based summit in the shadow of growing doubts about global cooperation. With some major countries absent and others already signalling caution, the urgency of credible action is louder than ever. Brazil has launched it’s flagship Tropical Forests Forever F…

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Inside COP: The Power of Cities - from the Local Leaders Forum 36:56

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Behind the national plans and global headlines, a quieter revolution is already underway. Almost 100 major cities - representing 23% of the world’s economy - are proving what local leadership can do. From clean-air targets and green-job creation to citizen-led adaptation, these C40 cities are already showing that climate action works for the planet…

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Inside the Earthshot Prize 2025: Royal Vision, Real Change 43:35

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In a year when climate news can feel relentlessly bleak, the Earthshot Prize offers something vital - proof of progress. And in this year’s fifteen finalists, that proof is taking many forms, across many corners of the globe. This week, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Fiona McRaith bring us behind the scenes of the Earthshot Prize. Recor…

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Emily Thornberry on British Foreign Policy 56:16

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As Behind the Lines formally announces joining the Cooler Heads podcast family, making us now the little brother to the massive success that is Quiet Riot - the brilliant politics podcast with Alex Andreou, Naomi Smith and Kenny Campbell, I was delighted to have as my guest none other than Emily Thornberry MP, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee…

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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