Best Disinformed Content Podcasts (2025)

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The AI Moratorium Goes Down in Flames 55:32

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On the inaugural episode of Scaling Laws, co-hosts Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Law, and Alan Rozenshtein, Professor at Minnesota Law and Research Director at Lawfare, speak with Adam Thierer, a senior fellow for the Technology and Innovation team at the R Street Institu…

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What is “content” doing to our sense of value? 53:22

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In a digital age, it’s all about “content”. The post or tweet or reel or video or pod is nothing without something in it that permits it to be shared, to circulate, to attract attention, to promote engagement. What matters is the fact of circulation, not the usefulness or accuracy or beauty of what is circulating. In other words, “content” is gener…

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AI Wins Copyright Battle, Replaces Workers — and Sparks a Donkeycorn Revolution 15:30

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From a precedent-setting copyright smackdown to Salesforce quietly replacing humans with code, this week’s AI headlines feel less “pro-tech utopia” and more “please grab your emotional support water bottle.” Host Shira Lazar breaks down the five biggest stories—plus one bonus nightmare—in her signature no-BS, heavy-sarcasm style. 🎙 This episode is …

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No Gatekeepers: King Willonius on AI, BBL Drizzy & the Future of Creativity 27:41

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King Willonius went viral with BBL Drizzy—an AI-generated hit that made people dance, laugh, and even get married. In this live episode from C2 Montreal, we talk about how AI is redefining who gets to create and what creativity even means in 2025. From writing lyrics in ChatGPT to generating full songs with UDO, syncing video with Runway or Pika, c…

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Can the cinematic genius of “Jaws” overcome its problematic legacy? 53:34

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As soon as it was published in February 1974, Peter Benchley’s novel “Jaws” was a sensation and remained on the New York Times best-seller list for over ten months. It continued to loom large in the public consciousness when, just 16 months after its publication, a 27-year-old Steven Spielberg adapted it for the big screen. While “Jaws” was the thi…

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TRAILER: SCALING LAWS 0:47

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Scaling Laws explores (and occasionally answers) the questions that keep OpenAI’s policy team up at night, the ones that motivate legislators to host hearings on AI and draft new AI bills, and the ones that are top of mind for tech-savvy law and policy students. Alan and Kevin dive into the intersection of AI, innovation policy, and the law through…

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How AI Is Fueling Protest Disinformation — And What You Can Do About It 38:01

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Disinformation is evolving—and AI is helping it spread. Shira Lazar sits down with Wired’s David Gilbert to unpack how fake news, AI-generated chaos, and collapsing trust online are reshaping journalism, politics, and public perception. 🎙 This episode is Sponsored by: HiveLighter — Smart summaries. Real insights. More doing, less scrolling. This we…

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Israel/Iran: What are the ethical and legal limits of self-defence? 53:35

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On 12 June, Israel initiated a devastating series of strikes on Iran — the goal of which was evidently to diminish the nation’s increasingly problematic nuclear program and to “decapitate” the nation’s top military leaders and nuclear scientists. There is no doubt these attacks were meticulously planned and represent the culmination of a long-term …

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Midjourney Made $300M, Disney’s Fuming, and AI Pets Are TV Stars Now: What Is Going On?! 14:25

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From Disney’s billion-dollar copyright battle to therapy chatbots going dangerously off-script, this week’s AI headlines are as surreal as they are urgent. Host Shira Lazar breaks down the wildest stories dominating the AI conversation—plus a new genre that might just save us all: AI pet soap operas. 🎙 This episode is Sponsored by: PRophet Human Le…

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What Just Happened in AI? Find Out Now! 21:30

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Shira Lazar spotlights the week’s biggest AI stories—from classrooms and ad agencies to mental health clinics—exploring how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how we learn, think, and create. This episode is sponsored by PRophet Human Led. AI Fed. And HiveLighter — Smart summaries. Real insights. More doing, less scrolling. This week on T…

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Where to now for conservative politics in Australia? 54:10

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Between 1996 and 2022, for all but a brief and tumultuous six-year hiatus, the Coalition has governed Australia. Over this period, not only did the Liberal and National parties dominate federal politics, they defined the terrain upon which the political contest itself would be fought. On any number of policy fronts — from border security and immigr…

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Winning the Cross-Strait Content War with Comedy (Feat. LeLe Farley) 18:03

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In Season 6, Episode 3 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando and Diarra Molock interview Lawrence Farley, better known by his stage name LeLe Farley (樂樂法利). Farley is a YouTuber with nearly half a million subscribers, and satirizes the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP, 中國共產黨) contradictory propaganda related to Taiwan and its own political system. Far…

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Anthony Scaramucci on Bitcoin, Trump, and the Future of U.S. Crypto Policy 52:30

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In this episode, Matthew and Alec sit down with Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge and host of The Rest is Politics US. The discussion covers Bitcoin’s evolution from fringe technology to near-mainstream asset, the impact of U.S. politics on crypto regulation, and Scaramucci’s own take on Bitcoin. Scaramucci also offers a candid take on the g…

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Inside Coca-Cola’s Viral AI Ad: Can Machines Create Culture? 41:54

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Eric W. Shamlin breaks down how AI is transforming everything from high-budget ad campaigns to human connection—blurring the lines between innovation, emotion, and employment. This episode is sponsored by PRophet Human Led. AI Fed. And HiveLighter — Smart summaries. Real insights. More doing, less scrolling. This week on The AI Download, Shira Laza…

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The moral problem of monstrous artists, with Anna Funder: Live from the Sydney Writers’ Festival 53:44

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It is a problem many people increasingly feel they can neither avoid nor ignore: we could characterise it as the problem of loving the art, but being unsettled by the behaviour or the beliefs of the artist who created it. This is a perfectly serviceable way of grasping the outline of the matter, but, on further reflection, it fails to get to its he…

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Guarding Your Digital Footprint: havenX's Strategies for Privacy in a Connected World 50:44

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In this episode of Crypto Voices, Alec Harris breaks down his appearance in The Atlantic's article How to Disappear, diving deep into the mechanics and mindset behind extreme privacy. He explains how havenX operates at the intersection of digital and physical security, especially for high-risk individuals, crypto holders, and public figures. From m…

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Holding the Line: Lithuania, Disinformation & Europe’s Fight for Freedom 1:01:10

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In this powerful episode of Crypto Voices, Matthew is joined by Eglė Markevičiūtė from Lithuania’s Consumer Choice Center for an in-depth conversation on the geopolitical realities of Eastern Europe, Russian disinformation, and the future of European security.They discuss how Western Europe is finally waking up to the threats posed by Russia, why t…

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Google’s AI Power Grab, the Side Hustle Illusion, and the Gender Gap Widening 35:44

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From eerily realistic video tools to AI-powered shopping and smart glasses saving lives—Google’s latest AI reveals are changing everything. ZDNet’s Sabrina Ortiz joins Shira Lazar on The AI Download to break it all down and share her tips for staying human in an AI-powered world. This episode is sponsored by HiveLighter. Smart summaries. Real insig…

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“Progressive patriotism” — is it an idea whose time has come? 54:14

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Fresh from a commanding victory at the federal election, Anthony Albanese began to bundle his campaign policy offerings together in a new package — not just to give these political commitments a kind of internal coherence, but also to stake out what could be distinctive about his premiership as a whole. The term he reached for to sum it all up is “…

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Agents of the Future: David Yang on the Rise of AI Employees and the Business Revolution Ahead 47:33

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Are AI agents here to steal your job—or save your business? Newo.ai founder David Yang joins Shira Lazar to break down the next big shift in artificial intelligence and what it means for entrepreneurs, employees, and society. This episode is sponsored by HiveLighter. Smart summaries. Real insights. More doing, less scrolling. On this episode of The…

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Why is our response to humanitarian crises so complicated — and inconsistent? 52:49

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Over the last two years, many in Australia and around the world have watched in horror as Sudan, Gaza and other zones of mass violence descend into humanitarian crises of devastating proportions. And while the cause of each crisis is unique, the consequences tend to share common characteristics — for especially civilians: millions of people are dis…

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Make AI Films like a Pro with Paige Piskin's Top Tips 54:48

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How Paige Piskin’s AR designs captivated 300 billion views and what’s next for the future of augmented reality and AI-driven storytelling. This episode is sponsored by HiveLighter. https://www.hivelighter.ai/ On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar welcomes renowned XR and VFX artist Paige Piskin. With over 300 billion views and 1.3 billion…

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Is it only “joy” when it’s shared? 54:03

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“Joy” is a strange kind of word. It describes a feeling that we all know, but do not know exactly how to value. It’s not happiness — which can, after all, be interior, quiet and express itself as a kind of contentment — nor is it merely pleasure (even though, in many languages, “pleasure” and “joy” are etymologically related). Joy is not only more …

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The Heart of Performance: Jim Murphy on Inner Excellence 31:23

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In the latest episode of the Brian D. O'Leary Show, Jim Murphy, the author of the bestselling book INNER EXCELLENCE: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance in the Best Possible Life, discusses the widespread impact and philosophy behind his work. Highlighting how NFL star AJ Brown benefited from Inner Excellence's teachings during critical g…

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Fighting Disinformation and Elevating Diverse Voices with Martina Guzman 37:15

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1 10 Fighting Disinformation and Elevating Diverse Voices with Martina Guzman Verdad - An AI tool that monitors Spanish-language radio for mis/disinformation Change the Reel website Martina Guzman CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn: Apple Podcast: Spotify Youtube Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Ariell…

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Australian voters have spoken — do we know what they said? 54:29

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After any election, a narrative of sorts must be woven out of the disparate threads of the votes of so many individuals in so many seats. Which is to say, there has to be an act of discernment to hear what “the people” are trying to communicate — to make their will legible, as it were. Despite a relatively modest increase in Labor’s primary vote, t…

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PR vs. the Machines: Aaron Kwittken on AI’s Role in Trust, Crisis & Comms Culture 59:10

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Can AI pitch better than a publicist? In this episode, we find out. This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter. On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar is joined by PR innovator and CEO of PRophet.ai, Aaron Kwittken, for a high-energy conversation that pulls no punches. From industry disruption to ethical meltdowns at Meta, Kwittken shares hi…

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Is disillusionment a feature of democratic politics, not a bug? 53:40

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Democracy is often lauded as a peculiarly just and effective form of government — one that enjoys the benefits that flow from twin virtues of popular engagement and political accountability. And yet the effectiveness and resilience of democratic politics depends on the trust voters have in political institutions. When those institutions are felt no…

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AI, Dating, and the Tech Intimacy Scale: Cathy Hackl on the Human Future 56:17

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Can AI help us feel more, not less? This episode is sponsored byHivelighter. On this episode of The AI Download, Shira Lazar is joined by tech futurist and “Godmother of the Metaverse” Cathy Hackl for a refreshingly real conversation about the emotional and ethical layers of artificial intelligence. From dating experiments at TED to climate-saving …

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What are we doing when we vote? 53:52

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first federal election to be held in Australia after the passage of Senator Herbert Payne’s private member’s bill, which made voting compulsory. In 1922, only 57.95 per cent of registered voters turned out. Payne’s home state of Tasmania had the poorest showing (45.93 per cent), whereas Queensland — wher…

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Exploring TikTok as a Virtual Community (Alyssa, Giovanna, and Kahmari) 26:58

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In this episode, Alyssa, Kahmari, and Giovanna explore the intricacies of virtual communities on TikTok. They discuss various scholarly articles and personal insights into how virtual communities function as communities of practice, the impact of algorithms, and the role of influencers. Key points include the positives and negatives of TikTok's alg…

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The Future of Film Is Ethical AI: Don Allen on Human-Centered Innovation & Robot Rights 1:04:22

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What if the future of filmmaking wasn’t just AI-powered—but artist-first? This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter. What if the future of filmmaking wasn’t just AI-powered—but artist-first? On this week’s AI Download, Shira Lazar sits down with futurist and creative technologist Don Allen III, Creative AI Pipeline Director at Asteria, one of the fi…

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Can the U.S. and EU preserve free trade and security in a world drifting toward protectionism? 1:13:12

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In this episode of Crypto Voices, Matthew and Alec are joined by Yaël Ossowski and Eglė Markevičiūtė of the Consumer Choice Center for an in-depth discussion on the future of transatlantic cooperation in a rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic environment. They explore the rising tensions between the U.S. and EU over tariffs, tech regulation, …

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Can Australia’s federal election escape the shadow of Donald Trump? 53:56

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If there is ever a time when politicians should be able to expect a fair share of the public’s attention, it’s during an election campaign. After all, this triennial event is when they can demonstrate to the Australian public that they’ve been attentive to their aspirations and concerns for the future, and have developed a series of policies able t…

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Chile’s Cross-Strait Relations and its Dependence on China (feat. Sascha Hannig Nuñez) 19:07

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In Season 6, Episode 2 of GTI Insights, Ben Sando interviews Sascha Hannig Nuñez, an executive secretary at the Centro de Análisis para la Democracia (CAD) of Chile. As Chile’s minerals industry grows more dependent on the People's Republic of China (PRC), Chilean politicians are taking increasingly pro-Beijing lines about Taiwan. Some Chilean orga…

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Creating Safe Spaces - A Conversation with Dr. LaNail Plummer 50:03

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Creating Safe Spaces - A Conversation with Dr. LaNail Plummer From her childhood in Southern California where she first recognized social disparities, to serving in the military, and now leading Onyx Therapy Group, Dr. LaNail Plummer's journey embodies what it means to create safe spaces through authentic representation. In this powerful episode, w…

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Future-Proofing Creativity, Careers & Dating? (with Taryn Southern) 1:04:23

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From Tinder’s AI love assistant to the copyright chaos of generative content, this episode of The AI Download dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping our personal and professional lives. Creative AI technologist Taryn Southern joins Shira Lazar for a deeply human look at how AI is transforming creativity, careers, and connection. This e…

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AI in education — is it a technology to be feared, or a tool to be taught? 58:00

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This is the second of two episodes recorded in front of a live audience as part of a special “Week with Students”, a collaboration between Radio National and ABC Education. Over a short period of time, AI has become pervasive. Immensely powerful platforms have placed artificial intelligence at our fingertips, and more than two-thirds of Australian …

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The Social Spiral (Isabella, Kayla, and Mohammad) 14:34

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Social media is a huge part of our everyday lives. From creating connections, building up careers, and just pure entertainment. However, as social media has its pros there are also its cons which go much deeper than its typical technological capabilities. Isabella, Kayla, and Mohammad go in depth on the major effects social media has on one’s menta…

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Going Live: How to Leverage Video Streaming for Real Business Impact 33:12

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S1 E8 Going Live: How to Leverage Video Streaming for Real Business Impact In this episode of Change the Reel, Monique and Piper dive into the world of live video streaming – sharing compelling statistics, practical strategies, and overcoming the common objections that keep many business owners from embracing this powerful tool. Whether you're a no…

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Are we on the brink of a world without books? On Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” 1:00:43

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This is the first of two episodes recorded in front of a live audience as part of a special “Week with Students”, a collaboration between Radio National and ABC Education. Of the three great dystopian novels published on either side of the Second World War — Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” (1931), George Orwell’s “Nineteen Eighty-Four” (1949) and…

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AI Art Backlash, Digital Clones & The Future of Work – ft. Sandy Carter 58:57

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From Studio Ghibli-style AI art that broke ChatGPT to fashion models being cloned—and owned—by AI, this episode dives into the wild ethical frontier of generative tech. Sandy Carter joins to explore what we’re getting right, what we’re missing, and how to stay human in an AI-first world. This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter. In this powerful ep…

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AI Just Took Your Order—And Your Job? (feat. Nate Jones) 41:08

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From Nvidia’s robot revolution to AI-powered dating profiles and fast food drive-thrus run by bots—AI is taking over. But what does that mean for our jobs, love lives, and ethics? This episode is sponsored by Hivelighter. In this jam-packed conversation, Shira Lazar is joined by producer Nadia G. and AI educator Nate Jones to break down the biggest…

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Ramadan: Is hope a flimsy emotion, or can it grow from devastation? 54:22

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We arrive, at last, at the end of our Ramadan series — and the second of our pair of positive responses to radical disappointment with the world. For some, hope is untrustworthy, amounting to little more than dreaming or wish-fulfilment. For others, hope can turn into kind of bad faith demand, leading to dishonest politics (in the name of being up-…

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Discerning Truth in the AI Era (Michelle and Ryan) 20:43

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In this episode, Ryan and Michelle dive into the critical topic of disinformation, explaining its distinction from misinformation. They explore the historical context of disinformation, its modern amplification through technology like generative AI and DeepFakes, and the real-world impacts these technologies have already had. The discussion highlig…

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Ethical Storytelling and Representation in Film: A Conversation with Natalie Bullock Brown 46:52

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1 7 Ethical Storytelling and Representation in Film: A Conversation with Natalie Bullock Brown In this episode of Change the Reel, Monique and Piper sit down with documentary filmmaker and ethical storytelling champion Natalie Bullock Brown. From her journey through Howard University's film program to her work with the Documentary Accountability Wo…