Podcasts about Freedom of information

Paul talks to Peadar Toibin, leader of Aontú who has used Freedom Of Information requests to figure out that all people in emergency accommodation could be housed simply using the empty houses designed for people who are homeless! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in honour of April Fools, we are taking a break from hills and climbing to the peaks of comedy instead with the hilarious Curtis Raye. Curtis is a comedian from New Jersey and host of "A Comedy & Bluegrass Show About Strange Public Records." In 2020, he created "The Lonely Jukebox" show, where he used an app to play songs on a jukebox inside an empty pub that was shuttered by Covid. Nobody heard the songs--but guests on the show included Cecily Strong, Richard Kind, and Jimmy Pardo. He performs at the UCB Theater in NY and LA and Washington Improv Theater in DC.Curtis's upcoming shows will be listed here. Learn more about his public records comedy show here. He writes songs and acts in videos here.To help the podcast hike up more hills, comedic or otherwise, please be in touch with ideas of who I should be inviting on the podcast, and support me with some waterproof gear. All that and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you to all the supporters as well as to the amazing band Bukahara for their permission to use their fabulous, on point song '⁠⁠Storytelling Animal⁠⁠' as our soundtrack.The World is Storytelling podcast is based on the book by the same name. Written by Arjen Barel, Ronni Gurwicz, and Stu Packer, it is the definitive guide to how sharing stories can be used for social impact and personal growth. Buy your physical or digital copy ⁠⁠today⁠⁠!

At this Democracy in Action meeting, held monthly by the Louisville League of Women Voters, a distinguished panel of experts discussed the relentless chipping away at the public's right to know, enshrined in both federal and state law, but increasingly ignored at various levels of government, notably the Kentucky General Assembly. Panelists were Deborah Yetter, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, retired Courier-Journal reporter and KY Journalism Hall of Famer; Jess Clark, Investigative Reporter for Louisville Public Media; and Amye Bensenhaver, retired KY Assistant Attorney General and co-founder of Kentucky Open Government Coalition. Dr. Wayne Tuckson host of KET Kentucky Health and colorectal surgeon.

With less than 2 weeks left before the Governor and State Legislature are due to agree on the state budget, advocacy groups were out in full force at the State Capitol pitching their causes. We covered three events, all occurring at 11 AM. We talk with Jerome Wright Co-Director of the Halt Solitary campaign in the 2nd floor war room; Rachel Fauss of Reinvent Albany who was part of a coalition on the fourth floor outside the Senate Gallery calling to overhaul the state's Freedom of Information laws; and Dr. Oliver Fein of Physicians for a National Health Program with the NY Health Campaign on the Million Dollar Staircase on the third floor. By Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Note: this was recorded a few days ago, but we didn't want it to get lost in the GE2024 news cycle. In this podcast we are joined by freelance freedom of information journalist and one of the driving forces behind righttoknow.ie, Ken Foxe (yes, bike shed Ken) and managing partner at FP Logue Solicitors and tortoise shack regular Dr Fred Logue, to discuss a very important ruling on a case they fought that has significant implications for FOI. This might seem a bit nerdy, but this is the stuff that helps us see what is happening away from the Dáil plinth and inside the offices charged with delivering for the citizenry. The Mairéad Farrell and Gary Gannon post election podcasts are avilable at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Please support Dignity for Palestine, details are here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/please-support-117612489

Guardian Australia's chief political correspondent, Paul Karp, and Essential Media's executive director, Peter Lewis, discuss the public's disappointment with Labor's handling of the housing crisis and what that means for the party in the lead-up to a federal election

In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we're back with Justin Hans for Part 2 of our deep dive into two big topics on everyone's minds: the upcoming election and the state of American health. Join us as we unpack the issues, talk through the challenges, and explore what's really at stake for our country. If you're looking for some fresh, grounded insights into how our political choices and health policies intersect, you won't want to miss this conversation.--https://noblegoldinvestments.com/who-we-are/--https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/09/29/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-after-tour-of-the-korean-demilitarized-zone/--Follow Justin on X: https://x.com/blackhawkce457

The Madani government has signalled that it will table a Freedom of Information bill in Parliament by the end of the year. What should an effective FOI law encompass? We discuss the importance and implications of an FOI law with Dr. Benjamin Loh of Taylor's University.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

This episode was recorded on November 28th, 2023. Clare Page, a mother and designer turned writer, researcher, and political consultant, advocates for impartiality, accuracy, and transparency in British education. She initiated a landmark Freedom of Information case in the UK after legal action was necessary to access a controversial Sex and Relationships Education lesson taught to her daughter. Clare is actively campaigning for amendments to the Education Act to mandate the publication and citation of all resources used in UK schools, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding, preserving the primacy of the family, and upholding liberty and democratic self-government.   Fine more from Clare X: https://twitter.com/NoSecretLessons Legal fundraiser: https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/transparency-in-schools-foi-ap/ An article she wrote in The Spectator: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-sex-education-scandal/   Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast

The Freedom of Information Act was supposed to ensure public access to federal government documents, including written communications by senior officials. But the law has been wantonly circumvented; perhaps most notably by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's “homebrew” email server, but more recently it has come to light that aides of former National Institutes […]

The Freedom of Information Act was supposed to ensure public access to federal government documents, including written communications by senior officials. But the law has been wantonly circumvented; perhaps most notably by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's “homebrew” email server, but more recently it has come to light that aides of former National Institutes of Health official and de facto COVID lockdown czar Anthony Fauci openly wrote about their FOIA circumvention. Joining us to discuss FOIA, how officials try to evade it, and what can be done about it is veteran journalist (and member of the National Freedom of Information Act Hall of Fame) Mark Tapscott.Links:Now Will The FOIA Get Some Real Teeth?EcoHealth AlliancePeter DaszakFollow us on our socials: Twitter: @capitalresearchInstagram: @capitalresearchcenterFacebook: www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenterYouTube: @capitalresearchcenter

A landmark court ruling asserts that ministerial documents must be preserved, highlighting ongoing battles for transparency and accountability in Australian government practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction continues to pour in after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the government would pay $225 million to end an agreement with the The Beer Store one year early. One of the questions being asked repeatedly - why pay millions to end an agreement that was due to expire next year anyways? Does it have anything to do with theories the Premier will call an early election? Steve and JMM discuss the possibility.The Ontario government is insisting it complies with public disclosure laws. That's after reporting from Global News revealed government staff are using their Gmail accounts in order to avoid disclosure under the freedom of information act. But will there be any consequences beyond the political arena? Plus, a historic moment in the legislature as NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa asks a question in Oji-Cree. It's the first time a question is officially asked in the Ontario legislature in a language other than English or French.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lack of Transparency in Freedom of Information RequestsYour support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Get your firework safety tips right from Hamilton's Fire Chief ahead of the long weekend! The inquiry into foreign interference is highlighting the reality of the situation that diaspora communities have been dealing with for a while. Gage Park will play host to a poutine feast over the course of this long weekend! What will the future of Hamilton's downtown core look like, as the city leans into the entertainment industry with the renovations to the FirstOntario Centre? The Hamilton Lawyer's Shows that run at Theatre Aquarius showcase the artistic talents of lawyers and judges and raising money for local charities, and this year marks their 40th anniversary. Loblaw has signed onto the grocery code of conduct. Will that appease people? Trudeau's government has cut the budget of Canada's information commissioner, which will impede Canadians' ability to receive timely information – including journalists' Freedom-Of-Information request – and make it more difficult to hold the government to account. Tim Hortons is celebrating its 60th anniversary! Guests: Dave Cunliffe, Hamilton Fire Chief Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg Dave Conway, of Poutine Feast Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Jeff Manishen – portraying J.J. Singleton in this year's production of ‘The Sting' at Theatre Aquarius – Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney Steven Schipper – Director of this year's production of ‘The Sting' at Theatre Aquarius – Executive Artistic Director of the Rose Theatre in Brampton, former (and longest-serving) Artistic Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Barbara Peterson, from the Florida Center for Government Accountability to talk about the crucial role of investigative journalism in keeping government accountable, and how exactly to do your own public records request here in Florida.

Freedom of Information laws have helped the public uncover information governments would prefer to keep secret, but the system is failing. Strong Freedom of Information laws are critical to Australia's democracy, but delays and government resistance are undermining people's faith in the system. On this episode of Follow the Money, former independent Senator for South Australia Rex Patrick and Australia Institute Senior Economist Matthew Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss why transparency matters and what can be done to improve the dire state of the system. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 16 April 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Rex Patrick, former Senator for South Australia // @MrRexPatrick Guest: Matthew Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @MattGrudnoff Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Additional editing: Emily Perkins Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connecticut Insider highlighted what's been happening behind closed doors with the Freedom of Information Act and many residents have no idea what it means for you when it comes to accessing public information. Colleen Murphy is the Executive Director and General Counsel for Connecticut's Freedom of Information Commission. She shared the Freedom of Information Act, what it means for Connecticut residents and how lawmakers are slowly chipping away at the laws on the books.  IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

More than 30 New York open government advocates sent a Sunshine Week letter to Governor Hochul and the Legislative Leaders urging them to strengthen New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). The groups rallied in Albany to support four bills that bolster open records and transparency in New York. Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Despite much change in the past decades, society often looks to the media for information and education. Meanwhile, the 2023 index published by Reporters without Borders reports that responders reported that political actors in their countries were often or systematically involved in massive disinformation or propaganda campaigns. The difference between true and false, real and artificial, facts and gimmicks are blurred, jeopardising the right to information. The index also reports that the environment for journalism is “bad” in seven out of 10 countries. Journalists across the world are met with animosity both in the virtual and physical world, sometimes resulting in their death. With this as a backdrop, we invite you to a panel discussion about the freedom of the press, information and expression trends on the African continent. We will, among other things, discuss journalism, advocacy and politics, as well as gender, representation and the challenges that accompany it.

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We sit down with Barbara Peterson, from the Florida Center for Government Accountability to talk about the crucial role of investigative journalism in keeping government accountable, and how exactly to do your own public records request here in Florida.

The editors discuss how the Southampton Fire Department made birthday wishes come true for an 11-year-old boy with autism, the public's right under the Freedom of Information Law to access elected officials' writings, a fentanyl-smuggling scheme at the Suffolk County jail in Riverside and two films that will screen at Hamptons Doc Fest — “26.2 to Life” by Christine Yoo about prisoners running a marathon at San Quentin, and “999: The Forgotten Girls of the Holocaust” by Heather Dune Macadam.

Earlier this year, we reported on the delisting of the popular novel The Hate U Give from the Grade 12 curriculum in Nova Scotia. We then filed a Freedom of Information request with the Department of Education. Information Morning's Jerry West reports on what we found out.

Seg 1: The ban on importing U.S. bee packages dates to the 1980s. The primary concern was that U.S. bee packages could introduce pests and diseases into Canadian bee populations. Guest: Ian Grant, President of the Ontario Beekeepers' Association Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Green Party was left ousting their deputy leader after tweets surfaced related to attacks on Dr. Bonnie Henry. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Have you ever heard of space mining? It's something straight out of a science fiction movie, but we're getting one step closer to this industry becoming a reality Guest: Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law Seg 4: The cost of a university education in Canada is expected to rise by 39% over the next 18 years, with Nova Scotia and Ontario being the most expensive provinces.  Guest: Andrew Lo, President and CEO of Embark Seg 5: A group of information commissioners in Canada has issued a joint resolution that calls for a comprehensive overhaul of access laws and a significant enhancement of the public's right to access information held by public institutions. Guest: Michael McEvoy, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia Seg 6: First Nations leaders and the parents of two missing members of the Saik'uz First Nation are urging that more resources and government action be implemented to solve cases. Guest: Morgan Asoyuf, Ts'msyen Eagle Clan Artist from Ksyeen River Seg 7: In Canada, students are increasingly relying on university admissions consultants. This trend has arisen due to the escalating competitiveness of university admissions, leading to heightened pressure and anxiety among applicants. Guest: Michelle Cyca, Award-Winning Journalist and Contributing Editor for Maclean's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of information commissioners in Canada has issued a joint resolution that calls for a comprehensive overhaul of access laws and a significant enhancement of the public's right to access information held by public institutions. Guest: Michael McEvoy, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robyn Doolittle, investigative reporter, Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Slewa presents this new episode of Legal Issues. Oliver is a qualified lawyer and has worked in many fields of law. In this episode, he talks about The Freedom of Information and how people can apply for their personal information from different Government agencies.

Our review of The Agenda's week begins with how hard it is to get access to public information in this country.Then, is Canada is a post-national country and are some places here uninsurable? And, what's next for Raptors basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What governments know about each of us, what they do with that data, and how they make decisions based on it, is supposed to be available to citizens. It's a fundamental principle of democratic accountability. But as a recent series in The Globe and Mail demonstrated, that's not quite how it all works. The series is called ,Secret Canada,, and it raises many questions about how freedom of information works in this country, or more likely, how it doesn't work. For insight, we welcome Brooks Fallis, critical care & internal medicine physician; Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Patricia Kosseim; and the investigative reporters behind The Globe and Mail's series, Secret Canada: Robyn Doolittle and Tom Cardoso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Rosenbaum was the BBC's Freedom of Information guru, seeking to uncover hidden material via the Freedom of Information Act, an item of legislation Tony Blair deeply regretted passing. Martin became the world expert on using the act and has now written a book called 'Freedom of Information: A Practical Guidebook'. Martin reflects on the dramas leading up to the act becoming law and what happened subsequently. As a former BBC editor he also discusses the political programmes he was involved in making. Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freedom-Information-practical-Martin-Rosenbaum/dp/1739800540/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Rosenbaum was the leading specialist in utilising Freedom of Information at the BBC. As the former executive producer of political programmes at Westminster, he oversaw programmes such as 'Political Thinking' with Nick Robinson, and the 'Week in Westminster' as well as editing and producing numerous political documentaries. He had a ringside seat at the BBC during the Hutton Inquiry, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly the government advisor who became embroiled in the controversy regarding the government's claim about Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction in the lead-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It was one of the most damaging controversies in the BBC's history which led to the resignation of both the director general Greg Dyke and the chair Gavyn Davies. We discuss whether FOI changed journalism and politics and the lessons learnt from the Hutton Inquiry."We were trapped in a kind of groupthink, of feeling, 'We must really stand up to them. We've got to demonstrate our independence.' They didn't have the voices saying, 'Hang on a minute, is this intelligence really right?' We didn't have the voices saying, 'Hang on a minute, are you absolutely sure that every detail in this story is correct?'"Support the podcast by signing up here Find all our podcasts here Find Martin Rosenbaum's ‘Freedom of Information: A practical guidebook' here @BeebRoger@RogerBolton@mastodonapp.ukemail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Canada first passed legislation to create its access-to-information system, it was seen as a world leader in terms of transparency. But fast forward 40 years and that same system is sluggish, overwhelmed and preventing Canadians from their right to government information.Globe and Mail investigative reporters Robyn Doolittle and Tom Cardoso spent more than a year reporting on the state of the system and what's behind all the bottlenecks. The Globe has also built a website that lets you explore more than 300,000 FOI summaries to help you navigate the system.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.comYou can access The Globe's Secret Canada project here: https://www.secretcanada.com/

In this podcast episode, we explore the revolutionary platform known as open.ink. From its inception in 2016 to the release of its beta version in January 2023, open.ink has faced numerous challenges from those who seek to suppress information and data. Despite these obstacles, the platform has persevered and emerged as a powerful tool for researchers, writers, and readers.One of the key features of open.ink is its advanced indexed search engine. This innovative technology enables users to easily and precisely access curated content from open records, research papers, and media articles. Additionally, writers can create and publish their articles directly on the platform, making them available to a wider audience. The platform also features an archival library of historical documents, videos, and images that mainstream search engines have overlooked or suppressed.The open.ink community is also an important aspect of the platform. Users can connect with other researchers, writers, and readers, fostering collaboration and discussion. The platform's mission is to provide an unparalleled experience for those seeking authentic and relevant information from diverse sources. Join us as we explore the history, features, and impact of open.ink in this episode of the podcast.https://open.inkhttps://open.ink/aboutSupport the show

 His Week That Was – Mr Kevin Healy US feeling threatened re its control of the Middle East – Dr Tim Anderson Using Freedom of Information to find out why the ALP government is denying Israel is an apartheid state – Paul Heywood-Smith QC Part two of the GeneEthics Network monthly review – Bob Phelps, Executive Director Richard Broinowski AO and those submarines Confronting the TERF's – Debbie Brennan from Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women  Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

A bill making its way through the Missouri Senate seeks to rewrite the state's 50-year-old Sunshine Law; another bill in Florida would require bloggers writing about elected officials to register with the state. As we approach Sunshine Week, a look at freedom of information and threats to it. Also, there's a growing number of Millennials and Gen Z-ers who are paying for news, and some of the first formalized polices covering AI. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

Mould and damp have long been a concern for many social housing tenants, and the death two-year old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale provided incontrovertible evidence (if any were needed) that it could be fatal.The toddler's inquest ruled last November that he died "as a result of a severe respiratory condition caused due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home environment"That set Byline Times' own Sian Norris on a mission to establish how many others could be at risk, and her findings - though incomplete because of the weakness of Freedom Of Information laws - were damning. She found that thousands of families - including those with children - were at risk.Host Adrian Goldberg hears from Sian, and Michelle - a tenant in Bristol - who says that exposure to mould caused her lung to collapse.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg. Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when Illinois' judicial branch declares itself exempt from the 'freedom of information' law? And what's being done about it?

1 Fifth Circuit Blocks Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court's ruling blocking the Biden administration's Covid-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors. In a 2-1 decision, the court said the mandate could be interpreted to give President Joe Biden “nearly unlimited authority to introduce requirements into federal contracts.” NCLA represents clients in James Joseph Rodden, et al. v. Dr. Anthony Fauci, et al., a similar class-action lawsuit seeking to overturn the vaccine mandate imposed on federal workers.  Vec discusses the Fifth Circuit's prohibition of the contractor vaccine mandate in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Indiana.  2 Lawsuit Against CT's Freedom of Information Commission This week, Judge John L. Cordani denied the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission's (FOIC) motion to strike in the lawsuit, Energy Policy Advocates v. Freedom of Information Commission, et al.  NCLA Senior Litigation Counsel Peggy Little joins the show to discuss the latest updates in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York State's Freedom of Information Law is designed to protect the public's right to know and to enable journalists and members of the public to obtain records from municipalities, police departments and other government agencies. However, the law is often vague and lacks teeth, which makes it easy for agencies to turn down, ignore or slow walk valid FOIL requests while rarely facing consequences. Journalist Charles Lane of the Institute for Access to Public Information joins the editors this week to discuss his recent FOIL lawsuit against Southampton Village, why FOIL is important to government transparency and accountability, and how the law could be improved to make it more effective and difficult to circumvent.

8/3/22 - HR. 1 - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION WITH TOM HENNICK by The Lisa Wexler Show

We review current Freedom of Information legislation in the Caribbean & discuss the need for widespread adoption in the region.

Reforming the Public Interest Disclosure Act "is a significant matter because it is linked to the national anti-corruption commission that we hope to legislate this year," the federal Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has told the Law Report. In a wide-ranging interview, Mr Dreyfus outlines his legislative priorities, including reforming the Privacy Act, media freedoms, and a review of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Bumisita sa Australia ang Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) ng Pilipinas upang pag-aralan ang mga sistema ng Australia pagdating sa Freedom of Information program.

Show Summary: For those who think election fraud didn't and couldn't happen, along came Oregon to prove them wrong. Washington County sues a voter to prevent the release of a database; and spoiled ballots in Clackamas. We talk with attorney Stephen Joncus about Washington county suing a voter to prevent the release of a database. … Read More Read More The post Oregon's 2022 Primary | Spoiled Ballots and No Freedom of Information appeared first on The I Spy Radio Show.

The [CB] is in trouble, countries are not going along with their plan, they are now doing what Russia wants, they will pay for fuel using rubles. Germany inflation shot up. The [CB]/[DS] continues their agenda by destroying the food supply. The country is headed into a recession, which means the world. Crisis is coming. The [DS] is now trapped, they have lost control of the narrative and EM pulled the bull horn away from the [DS] players. Now they are implementing a disinformation agency which is just like the ministry of truth to control the narrative. When this fails and they can't stop the truth from coming out it is game over, the end, they know this. Thats why they will attempt to shutdown communications. Countermeasures are in place.

Jefferey Epstein Freedom of Information Bureau of Prisons document analysis with Tom Secker of SpyCulture.com. Didn't kill himself the first time: Did Epstein really attempt suicide? 2. The Epstein Files: media Coverage of Billionaire's Death raises new questions. 3. The Epstein Files: US Bureau of Prisons bent facts to support suicide narrative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 7, Lucy Kind interviews Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, a refugee of the Iraq Civil War, whose life's work is facilitating the freedom of information and knowledge in authoritarian nations in the Middle East. Faisal shares his experience growing up under the regime of Saddam Hussein without free access to information. He explains how he created Ideas Beyond Borders to translate and disseminate thousands of articles, books, and websites into Arabic and other languages, with the goal of stopping radical extremism. Faisal also gives an insider view into the chaotic removal of US troops from Afghanistan and explains how Taliban rule will impact access to secular ideas.  Lucy and Faisal discuss why there is hope for progress in the region.