Podcasts about disinformation project

On this week's Thursday Wire, we reflect on our favourite interviews from 2024 as we wrap up our reporting for the year. In May, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Yale University student Andre Fa'aoso and University of Auckland student Layan Khalil about the pro-Palestine protests that swept across United States college campuses and then the world. The protests were part of the movement to divest from Israel due to their ongoing war on Gaza.  And in November, Tuesday Wire host Castor and Caeden went down to Te Whanganui-a-Tara to speak to Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti protestors who were arriving at Parliament to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill. As part of Caeden and Castor's coverage, producer Sofia spoke to renowned Māori activist Tāme Iti in November about the hīkoi. In April, Sofia spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Faculty of Law, Carrie Leonetti, about calls to criminalise stalking. And in July, she spoke to the Research Director at the Disinformation Project, Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa, about the Employment Court's judgement on Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles' case against the University of Auckland.

On this week's Thursday Wire, we reflect on our favourite interviews from 2024 as we wrap up our reporting for the year. In May, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Yale University student Andre Fa'aoso and University of Auckland student Layan Khalil about the pro-Palestine protests that swept across United States college campuses and then the world. The protests were part of the movement to divest from Israel due to their ongoing war on Gaza.  And in November, Tuesday Wire host Castor and Caeden went down to Te Whanganui-a-Tara to speak to Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti protestors who were arriving at Parliament to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill. As part of Caeden and Castor's coverage, producer Sofia spoke to renowned Māori activist Tāme Iti in November about the hīkoi. In April, Sofia spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Faculty of Law, Carrie Leonetti, about calls to criminalise stalking. And in July, she spoke to the Research Director at the Disinformation Project, Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa, about the Employment Court's judgement on Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles' case against the University of Auckland.

Last week, the Employment Court's judgement found that Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles' employer, the University of Auckland, breached its contractual obligations to protect her against ongoing threats, abuse, and harassment for her public commentary and science communication work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the many concerns Wiles raised with the university were verbal threats, being filmed without consent, and calls for her to be executed, all of which escalated both in volume and violence over time.  In the Employment Court's judgement, Wiles was awarded general damages of $20,000 to be paid to her by the university within 28 days. Research director at the Disinformation Project, Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa, was called upon as an expert witness, and provided the court with a brief of evidence in support of Siouxsie's case against the University of Auckland.  Wire host Sofia Roger Williams spoke to Hattotuwa about the judgement and its implications.

Tomorrow, after nearly two months of campaigning, and countless press conferences, policy announcements and interviews, New Zealand will choose the next government.  With advanced voting down from 2020, many of us will still be trying to make up our minds on who we want to lead the next government and are still consulting polls, analysis and party manifestos to make that decision.  But along with the official information, there is plenty of disinformation and misinformation circulating. Some is fuelled by global discourse, some is generated by lingering discontent over long abandoned policies, and some has been fuelled by politicians themselves.  So, just how fractured is the electorate, what sort of false information is out there, and what can our next government do to repair the information void?  Today on The Front Page, Kate Hannah, founder of The Disinformation Project, is here to share what exactly has been influencing voters this election.  Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Damien VenutoProducers: Shaun D WilsonExecutive Producer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are we seeing misinformation and disinformation play out in the lead-up to the 2023 election? Sally speaks first with Nicole Skews-Poole from the Disinformation Project about the overarching themes and the dangers inherent in the spread of disinformation during election periods, then follows up with media experts Ursula Cheer (University of Canterbury) and Tommy de Silva (The Spinoff) about the role of the media, and other checks and balances, to help curb this trend.

Candidates from the National and Labour parties are disavowing comments made in the past on fluoride and vaccines. National's Hamilton East candidate Ryan Hamilton says he no longer opposes the fluoridation of drinking water, a stance he held at least as late as 2016. And Labour list candidate Deborah Rhodes says she now believes the Gardasil HPV vaccine is safe and effective, in contrast to views she expressed online in 2019. Disinformation Project is an independent research group that monitors disinformation. Director and founder Kate Hannah spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Join Free Speech Union Chief Executive Jonathan Ayling, FSU council member Stephen Franks and Left-wing commentator Josie Pagani and Connor Molloy for a debrief on former ACLU president Nadine Strossen's recent tour of Aotearoa. The team discuss some of the high-profile members Strossen attended, why rationalism wins the argument, and what lessons we should take from her into our ongoing free speech battles. It's then a gearshift to discuss the disturbing 'Disinformation Project' report released in the wake of the Posie Parker visit in which the shadowy group warns of an imminent genocide against the trans community... with zero evidence? What is the best strategy for tackling such bad-faith actors? All this and more in another fascinating podcast episode. Enjoy! fsu.nz Support the show

A new report has found extreme far-right content is continuing to thrive in New Zealand. The Disinformation Project report says in the wake of Posie Parker's anti-trans rallies, transphobia has become a new focus for conspiracy theorists over Covid-19 issues. Since February 2020, the group has analysed increasing violent rhetoric online stemming from Covid-19 misinformation and disinformation. Te Herenga Waka's School of Psychology Professor Marc Wilson has long been researching conspiracy theories, and says he's 'deeply scared' by the report's findings. He spoke to Corin Dann.

BIDEN LINKED TO ELECTION TAMPERING, PAY TO PLAY, AND BRIBERY Congressional probe uncovers tie between Biden campaign, security letter dismissing Hunter laptop. Aided by two Obama-era witnesses, congressional investigators led by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan have developed the first evidence that a letter from security experts that falsely dismissed the Hunter Biden laptop as Russian disinformation during the 2020 election had ties to Joe Biden's presidential campaign.  Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is sounding the alarm over the Biden family's "revealing" bank records, arguing that the media "completely ignored" his 2020 report on the "grifting" family. The bank records, that are framed as "a shot across the bow", come from a Chinese affiliated bank with the goods on the Biden crime family. More calls for censorship are coming daily. "Unprecedented levels of disinformation will only get worse this election, but systems set up to deal with it during the pandemic have all been shut down", Disinformation Project researcher Sanjana Hattotuwa has warned. School's transgender policy trumped teachers religious rights. According to a Federal Judge, the right to identify as something fake is more important than truth.

Three domestic terror attacks prevented by New Zealand's spy agencies have shown the complex scale of threats the country is facing. GCSB boss Andrew Hampton has revealed how its capabilities were used in three counter-terrorism operations They included a person making bomb threats last year and increasingly concerning behaviour online from a white extremist. Disinformation Project Director Kate Hannah told Mike Hosking it's difficult to tell if someone behaving in an anti-social way online will become a genuine threat. She says in the last two years they've seen an increase in people's preparedness to turn up and protest and this indicates if a person is more likely to take it to the next step. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A claim an article in a conspiracy magazine sold in Whitcoulls could cause readers to run afoul of the law. The book chain is stocking a copy of New Dawn, a magazine with anti-vax conspiracies and an article insinuating that the Christchurch Mosque attack was a false flag operation. Disinformation Project Director Kate Hannah says that while some of the articles will be harmless, the one about the mosque attack details where to find the banned livestream of the attack. She says a naive reader may choose to look it up, which would be illegal. Whitcoulls has been approached for comment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I talk about the six reasons why I think that The Disinformation Project is making things worse in New Zealand. ✅ Support Left Foot Media and receive exclusive episodes of The Dispatches at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia ❤️Check out our website: www.watchLFM.com

The country's top security experts are returning home after a two day summit focused on dissecting the threats and risks most feared by New Zealanders. A survey released to coincide with the hui found that New Zealanders are deeply concerned about national security threats - disinformation and cyber attacks chief among them. Yesterday we spoke to Kate Hannah from the Disinformation Project, and much of the discussion boiled down to the eventual risk of violent extremism. Today we talk to Paul Spoonley, the co-director of He Whenua Taurikura - the Violent Extremism Research Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a flood of conspiracy theorists and extremists stand for local elections, there's a new campaign to educate voters on who they elevate to the halls of power. Local Government New Zealand this morning launched its guide to getting to know your local body candidates. The Disinformation Project research fellow Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa spoke to Corin Dann.

More than a thousand protesters are set to converge at parliament today.  Fueled by frustration and anger, they falsely accuse the Government, public officials and journalists of crimes against humanity. But while some are taking their anger to Parliament's doorstep, there are now reports that people influenced by disinformation are contesting seats in local elections as part of their effort to make Aotearoa ‘ungovernable'. So why are people still so angry with the Government, what role do conspiracy theories play in this rage, and how concerning is it for New Zealand's future?  Today, Disinformation Project director Kate Hannah joins Damien for a discussion on how conspiracy theories are making the leap from online into the real world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sanjana Hattotuwa from the Disinformation Project on the growing concern far-right and conspiracy groups are trying to take over our democracy - running for local government and boards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools are concerned about the election of board members with conspiracy-driven views. The Disinformation Project research lead Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa says there are no safeguards against people with extreme views standing for election for school boards or local government in New Zealand. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Kate Hannah (on The Disinformation Project at NZ Science Festival NanoFest22) Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

The Disinformation Project - Disinformation Project director Kate Hannah previews her upcoming presentation at NanoFest 2022.

Alan speaks with Dr. Carmen Celestini, who is a post-doctoral fellow with the Disinformation Project at Simon Fraser University.

Dr. Carmen Celestini, who is a post-doctoral fellow with the Disinformation Project at Simon Fraser University

2021 has been a big year for Covid-related news. And as we emerge from a 107-day lockdown (wow!), now's a good time to look back on some interesting Covid-19 stories from this year. First, Jemima spoke to Te Pāti Māori co-leader, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, on the inequities faced by Māori as the vaccine rollout continues. Then, Joe spoke to Kate Hannah, lead researcher for The Disinformation Project, about the rise in misinformation in our online spaces and the increasing polarisation in society when it comes to Covid-19.

Alan speaks with Dr. Carmen Celestini, a professor at the University of Waterloo and a fellow working with The Disinformation Project at Simon Fraser University, about the need for TikTok to curb the spread of hoaxes and conspiracy theories on the app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A team of academics have been studying the spread of Covid-19 untruths since February last year, to help improve science communication. University of Auckland research fellow Kate Hannah is leading The Disinformation Project. She says online material "has changed significantly" through the pandemic.

A team of academics have been studying the spread of Covid-19 untruths since February last year, to help improve science communication. University of Auckland research fellow Kate Hannah is leading The Disinformation Project. She says online material "has changed significantly" through the pandemic.

With the November 2021 South African local government election predicted to be the most competitive yet, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has implemented a strict code of conduct and ramped up its focus on disinformation. Political parties can be heavily fined and even have their inclusion in the process revoked if the code is breached. Breaches include prohibitions on intimidation, the spreading of false information and plagiarism. Speaking to Radio Islam International, Lazola Kati from Right2Know, a Disinformation Project coalition partner, explained that the coalition's work would inform, educate, monitor, report, and assess and understand.

Clement speaks to coordinator of the local government elections anti-Disinformation Project, Phumzile van Damme, about the efforts to combat disinformation and raise awareness of political lies made my our local leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report from the Classification Office found that a majority of New Zealanders are exposed and are concerned about the spread of misinformation, with it concluding half of New Zealanders have at least one misbelief. The University of Auckland's Kate Hannah is the research lead of The Disinformation Project.  She said the foundings could be both positive and negative.  She spoke to Justin Wong.