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Today, the trial opened on a long awaited antitrust case that could see Meta forced to sell two of its social media sites Instagram and WhatsApp, after being accused of creating a monopoly. Adam speaks to the BBC's social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring and Mark Scott of the Atlantic Council, asking, what does this court case tell us about the relationship between Trump and big tech? Also, why are we talking about Katy Perry going to space? Adam is joined by science journalist Jonathan Amos and Suzie Imber, Professor of space physics at the University of Leicester. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Bella Saltiel and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida on a private jet from Bucharest, Romania.The brothers were arrested in Romania three years ago and face trial on allegations of rape, trafficking minors and money laundering - all of which they deny. The charges haven't been dropped, and they are expected to return at the end of March.Why were they able to leave and will they ever return? James speaks to social media correspondent, Marianna Spring and correspondent Nick Thorpe, who speaks to us from Bucharest.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

This week, we put broadcasting legend and bestselling author Simon Mayo under the Q&A spotlight. Marianna Spring joins Matt Williams as our guest host, and asks about Simon's writing process, inspirations - and who he would invite to his fantasy dinner party. There's also a surprise question from fellow author and broadcaster, Tom Bradby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss Home Office plans to tackle migrant smuggling gangs. The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told Chris the changes would mean the government endangering lives at sea is to be a new criminal offence. He and Adam are joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani. And, RFK Jr, President Trump's pick for health secretary has been questioned by senators about his views on vaccines before a vote on his selection. Social media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring goes through the answers. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn, Shiler Mahmoudi and Nancy Geddes. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Yes, it's that time again, where the the tables turn and the Host becomes the Guest on Books Of The Year. This week we welcome a superstar co-host Marianna Spring to the studio, who steps into the Mayo shoes and, along with Matt, interviews Broadcaster and Author Simon Mayo about his new novel, 'Black Tag'. They talk about about his inspirations for the book, why he has brought back a character from a previous novel and what it says about journalism, and journalists, working today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president. He promised to unleash a blitz of executive orders, after calling for a "revolution of common sense" in Monday's inaugural address.James Cook and Chris Mason were joined by Anthony Zurcher and Marianna Spring from Americast, Victoria Derbyshire from Ukrainecast and Jonny Dymond from The Global Story to assess Trump's first act as he became President again.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Teodora Agarici and Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president. He promised to unleash a blitz of executive orders, after calling for a "revolution of common sense" in Monday's inaugural address.Victoria was joined by James Cook and Chris Mason from Newscast, Anthony Zurcher and Marianna Spring from Americast and Jonny Dymond from The Global Story to assess Trump's first act as he became President again.Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president. In his inaugural speech he promised to put America first and said "the golden age of America begins right now". The ceremony, held inside the Capitol building because of freezing temperatures in Washington, saw Mr Trump flanked by his family, political allies, and the billionaires running Silicon Valley's biggest tech firms.Mr Trump said he would immediately begin a review of trade policies - and that new tariffs would bring in massive amounts of money to enrich Americans at other countries' expense. He repeated threats to take over the Panama Canal - claiming that China had taken control of the waterway.The Global Story has teamed up with other BBC podcasts to dissect Trump's speech. Jonny Dymond is joined by James Cook and Chris Mason from Newscast, Anthony Zurcher and Marianna Spring from Americast, and Victoria Derbyshire from Ukrainecast.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Richard Moran, Jack Maclaren, Teodora Agarici and Shiler MahmoudiSound engineer: Ricardo McCarthyAssistant editors: Sergi Forcada Freixas and Chris GraySenior news editors: China Collins and Sam Bonham(Photo: Donald Trump during his inauguration as 47th US president. Credit: Chip Somodevilla/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Today, we look at the latest developments in the New Orleans attack that killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more on New Year's Day. The FBI says 42-year-old army veteran, Shamsu-Din Jabbar, posted videos online proclaiming allegiance to the Islamic State group. Adam speaks to Justin Webb, host of our sister podcast, Americast, and Marianna Spring, BBC's social media investigations correspondent.And Adam is joined by Alex, as 20 councillors in Nottinghamshire quit Labour, after criticism that the party “had abandoned its traditional values.”You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Teodora Agarici. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Andrea Catherwood presents the programme that hears your views on BBC audio.This week, the first ever Feedback Forum brings together groups of keen listeners who enjoy all kinds of speech content. Radio 4 loyalists, together with younger listeners who don't own radios, and who get all their content "on-demand", share what they like and dislike from BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. There's a lot of enthusiasm for some of the network's long running favourites. In Our Time has been devoured by young and old listeners, who admire the 85 year old presenter, Melvyn Bragg, for his "sassiness" and authority. The Archers, with it's new timeslots, and podcast, generates strong emotions, with the sentencing of George Grundy gripping the group.The arrival of Emma Barnett on the Today programme brings praise for a more informal and youthful approach, but also some irritation with what one person says is too much ongoing enthusiasm for her new job.Marianna Spring's library of content on conspiracies leads some in the group to consider their own listening, and there is a lively debate about whether a diet of pure "on-demand" content means algorithms pulling listeners into echo chambers. 2024 was a year of high audiences across all radio with Radio 4 attracting approaching 10 million listeners a week. But persuading the next generation to tune in is crucial to its long term future, so the production team ask some of the keen podcasters to try out some radio content. Find out if minds are changed in this special edition of Feedback.Presenter: Andrea Catherwood Producer: Marie Helly Assistant Producer: Rebecca Guthrie Executive Producer: David PrestA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

From JFK's assassination to the moon landing, conspiracy theories have always existed. But the rise of social media has enabled fake news to spread like wildfire.Award-winning journalist Marianna Spring joins the podcast to take Alan and Lionel on a tour through what she calls “Conspiracyland”, a hinterland between the online world and perceived reality.Marianna is the Disinformation and Social Media correspondent for the BBC and is also the author of Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland. She attempts to make sense of what causes people to be sucked in to myths—whole movements sprang during the pandemic, based on disinformation around Covid-19. This summer's far-right riots were sparked by false information. And after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during his election campaign, others couldn't distinguish if what happened was real or staged.But as more people believe in wild stories, what impact does it have on society?Will we look back with disbelief at how the truth became distorted beyond recognition, on giant unregulated social media platforms? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Downfall Of Richard D Hall (Part THREE)Welcome back to "Some Dare Call It Conspiracy," where we continue our deep dive into the world of conspiracy theories surrounding the Manchester Arena attack. In this follow-up episode, we focus on the latest developments concerning Richard D. Hall, a prominent figure in the conspiracy theory community. Hall, once a skeptic of hoax theories, has become one of their most vocal proponents, particularly regarding the tragic events at Manchester Arena in 2017.We trace Hall's journey from a non-believer to a firm advocate of hoax conspiracy theories, exploring the pivotal moments and influences that led to his transformation. Our investigation takes us through his controversial claims and the legal challenges he faces after alleging that the bombing was staged. We also discuss the profound impact of these claims on survivors, including Martin and Eve Hibbert, who have courageously spoken out against such theories.Join us as we unravel the complexities of belief, skepticism, and misinformation in today's digital age. This episode offers a compelling look at how conspiracy theories can evolve and gain traction, and the real-world consequences they can have on individuals and communities. Tune in for an insightful exploration of truth, deception, and the blurred lines in between.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.

The Downfall Of Richard D Hall (Part TWO)Welcome back to "Some Dare Call It Conspiracy," where we continue our deep dive into the world of conspiracy theories surrounding the Manchester Arena attack. In this follow-up episode, we focus on the latest developments concerning Richard D. Hall, a prominent figure in the conspiracy theory community. Hall, once a skeptic of hoax theories, has become one of their most vocal proponents, particularly regarding the tragic events at Manchester Arena in 2017.We trace Hall's journey from a non-believer to a firm advocate of hoax conspiracy theories, exploring the pivotal moments and influences that led to his transformation. Our investigation takes us through his controversial claims and the legal challenges he faces after alleging that the bombing was staged. We also discuss the profound impact of these claims on survivors, including Martin and Eve Hibbert, who have courageously spoken out against such theories.Join us as we unravel the complexities of belief, skepticism, and misinformation in today's digital age. This episode offers a compelling look at how conspiracy theories can evolve and gain traction, and the real-world consequences they can have on individuals and communities. Tune in for an insightful exploration of truth, deception, and the blurred lines in between.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.

The Downfall Of Richard D Hall (Part ONE)Welcome back to "Some Dare Call It Conspiracy," where we continue our deep dive into the world of conspiracy theories surrounding the Manchester Arena attack. In this follow-up episode, we focus on the latest developments concerning Richard D. Hall, a prominent figure in the conspiracy theory community. Hall, once a skeptic of hoax theories, has become one of their most vocal proponents, particularly regarding the tragic events at Manchester Arena in 2017.We trace Hall's journey from a non-believer to a firm advocate of hoax conspiracy theories, exploring the pivotal moments and influences that led to his transformation. Our investigation takes us through his controversial claims and the legal challenges he faces after alleging that the bombing was staged. We also discuss the profound impact of these claims on survivors, including Martin and Eve Hibbert, who have courageously spoken out against such theories.Join us as we unravel the complexities of belief, skepticism, and misinformation in today's digital age. This episode offers a compelling look at how conspiracy theories can evolve and gain traction, and the real-world consequences they can have on individuals and communities. Tune in for an insightful exploration of truth, deception, and the blurred lines in between.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/some-dare-call-it-conspiracy--5932731/support.

Today, we look at the release of more prisoners to help ease overcrowding in jails. The government is releasing 1,100 more prisoners early, in the second wave of emergency releases since September. It comes as the Justice Secretary announced a review of sentencing with a focus on new forms of punishment outside of jails, including a form of house arrest. Adam is joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani, and former director of public prosecutions Lord Ken Macdonald. Also, Adam speaks to Marianna Spring about the final two weeks of the US Presidential election. And reveals how Newscast will be covering the election, including with the return of Remoter Voter. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote. Why do people fall for online conspiracy theories, and what happens when disinformation shapes real-world events?On this episode, Lucy Hockings is joined by the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, to explore how conspiracy theories and the rise of AI could shape the upcoming election in the United States. They discuss the role disinformation played in the 2020 vote, leading to real-world consequences, and how these conspiracies continue to undermine the US election system today. They also examine the growing influence of AI in generating and spreading false narratives, and what this could mean for the upcoming presidential race.You can listen to Marianna Spring's series ‘Why Do You Hate Me? USA' on BBC Sounds, or wherever you get your podcasts. Producers: Pete Ross and Alix PicklesSound engineer: Mike RegaardAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: Sara Wadeson

Mike Leigh is joined by the BBC journalist Marianna Spring and celeb agent Richard Brecker to make sense of the dire result at the weekend, the jaunt to Budapest and all your Spurs news. The Spurs Show podcast- the longest running THFC podcast since 2007 is delighted to welcome the return of Paul Miller for a special live show in Central London. Paul was last with us at The Albany Pub back in 2018 when he was a brilliantly insightful and entertaining guest as we discuss his time with the club and all the trophies he won at the club. Get tickets here: https://billetto.co.uk/en/e/1096960?utm_source=billetto For exclusive Spurs Show merchandise including new Sonny and new beautiful retro designs go to https://the-spurs-show-store.creator-spring.com   Come and join us at our #SpursShowLIVE events for just £10 a month! Grab your season ticket now from season.spursshow.net  For more exclusive daily Spurs Show podcasts check out Patreon.com/spursshow  spursshow.net  @spursshow  Support us at season.spursshow.net  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  A Playback Media Production- contact us here too for show sponsorship playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Matt Deegan is joined by Ollie Peart backstage at The British Podcast Awards. We hear from friend of the podcast Marianna Spring on what it takes to be a great podcast host, Rob Auton on the challenges of daily podcasts and The News Agents on yet another win and how changes in production team have impacted the podcast.PLUS! We hear from Stuart Last of Audio Always after they secured the Listeners Choice Award for Help I Sexted My Boss. Stuart reflects on what's changed in the last 12 years with a growing focus on visualised podcasts, and also how community is key.That and MORE. Here are all of the podcasts from the people we spoke to.The Rob Auton Daily PodcastPress Play, Turn OnWhy Do You Hate Me (Marianna Spring)The News AgentsHelp I Sexted My BossHow Was It For You(00:00) Intro(00:37) The News Agents(03:40) Zing Tsjeng from Good Bad Billionnaire(07:24) Marianna Spring(13:00) Stuart Morgan - Audio Always(18:15) Marcus Brigstocke(23:10) Rob Auton(25:22) Press Play, Turn On(27:28) Goodbye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Adam and Marianna are joined by Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes, the head of UK Counter Terror Policing.They discuss what his role entails and the content his team had to assess in the wake of riots in the UK this summer. Matt Jukes describes how his team deal with online threats, the job of governments and regulators to balance freedom with security, and his team's interactions with social media companies - as well as what he would say to Elon Musk. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming and Marianna Spring. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Reeta Jobanputra. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at new measures that aim to protect teens on Instagram. Social media company, Meta, have announced "built-in protections" to teen accounts as well as greater controls for parents. But will it work? James is joined by the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman plus disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring.And Munira Wilson, Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham, joins James from the final day of the Liberal Democrats party conference, where Election Success, the NHS, and… Brexit have all been on the agenda. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Reeta Jobanputra and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

The BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent, Marianna Spring, speaks to parents, teenagers and social media company insiders to investigate whether the content pushed to their feeds is harming them. We hear what happens when two teens give up their phones for the week, and ask: should teenagers give up their smartphones?

And why is "THEY'RE EATING DOGS" trending on X?Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia, sparring over key issues and exchanging deep personal attacks. The momentous meeting was marked by question dodging, finger pointing… and pet-eating!The Americast Team analyses the night from the heart of the action. Who will go viral after tonight? Did Trump stick to his messaging? And will there be a second debate?!HOSTS: * Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter * Sarah Smith, North America editor * Marianna Spring, Disinformation & social media correspondent * Anthony Zurcher, North America correspondentGET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 * Email Americast@bbc.co.uk * Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB * Or use #AmericastThis episode was made by Chris Flynn with Purvee Pattni and Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The Americast series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app.You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers.US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony's BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Newscast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too.See links below.... The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd The Today Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm Read less

Today we look at what's on the political agenda as Parliament returns. Adam and Chris discuss the government's decision to suspend some arms exports to Israel and explore the introduction of a new system for grading schools in England. Plus are the Labour backbenches gearing up for a rebellion? An early day motion has been tabled proposing delaying changes to the Winter Fuel Payment.And, there are growing concerns about violent and hateful content being pushed into the social media feeds of young boys. Adam is joined by Marianna Spring, who has been investigating what tech companies are doing (or not doing) to stop harmful content ending up in our feeds. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we take a look at the race for the White House, following the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Did Kamala Harris do enough to connect with the voters this week? Will Trump's attacks on her work? And what impact will Robert Kennedy JR's decision to drop out have on the race?You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Paddy O'Connell, James Cook and Marianna Spring. It was made by Chris Gray with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Matthew Cadman. The editor is Sam Bonham

Today, we look at whether after a week of riots, we have seen the end of unrest on Britain's streets. In a call with the Prime Minister, King Charles has praised Britain's community spirit in response to the riots and gave his "heartfelt thanks" to the officers who had worked to restore peace across the country. More than 700 people have now been arrested for alleged offences in connection with the riots, and police promised “hundreds” more to come. Adam and Paddy are joined on Radio 4 by disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and senior UK correspondent for BBC News, Sima Kotecha. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Teodora Agarici . The technical producer was Annie Smith. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

Today, we answer your questions about the violent disorder which has spread across the UK since the Southport attack. Adam is joined by political and investigations correspondent Joe Pike, senior UK correspondent Sima Kotecha, and investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone.Plus, Adam speaks to disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, about the website whose story gave a false name to the 17-year-old charged over the Southport attack. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Jonny Baker. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at more suspects appearing in court across the country after a week of violence. Around 100 people have now been charged and more than 400 people have been arrested. The director of public prosecutions in England and Wales says he is “willing” to consider charging some rioters with terrorism offences. Adam is joined by UK home affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford and Danny Shaw, who was until recently an advisor to Yvette Cooper. And, Kamala Harris has selected her running mate. Who is it? And, Why is it a surprising choice?Adam speaks to Americast presenters Justin Webb, Marianna Spring plus chief anchor for BBC World Sumi Somaskanda. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Gareth Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats - and backs Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the democratic nominee.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere.Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming, Justin Webb, Sarah Smith and Marianna Spring. It was made by Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, Newscast and Americast join forces to answer your questions on the US election. What brought Donald Trump and JD Vance together? If Kamala Harris does run to be President, who would be her VP? And, Is President Michelle Obama a possibility? Adam is joined by Americast's Justin Webb and Marianna Spring. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Taylor Swift fans danced so hard they made the ground shake at her recent Edinburgh gig so this week we're meeting Earth Scientists Emma Greenough and James Panton to measure the Cardiff show - and explain some Swiftie Seismology. We're joined by the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring and Cardiff University's Professor Martin Innes to talk the science of tracking election disinformation on social media. What's in the election manifestos? BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains all. And Marnie dashes to Kew Gardens to meet horticulturalist Solene Dequiret, hoping to be in time to see two very foul-smelling plants in very rare bloom. Nose pegs at the ready...Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Gerry Holt, Katie Tomsett & Ella Hubber Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

Artificial intelligence has burst onto the scene at a fragile time for our democracy, leading to many questions about how such a powerful tool can be harnessed to empower voters and election administrators while exposing vulnerabilities in our democratic structures. Taonga Leslie speaks with Spencer Overton about the potential racial harms and upsides of AI on our democracy. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost:  Taonga Leslie, Director of Policy and Program for Racial JusticeGuest: Spencer Overton, The Patricia Roberts Harris Research Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Multiracial Democracy Project, George Washington UniversityLink: Overcoming Racial Harms to Democracy from Artificial Intelligence by Spencer Overton Link: Multiracial Democracy Project, George Washington UniversityLink: A political consultant faces charges and fines for Biden deepfake robocalls by Shannon Bond, NPR Link: Trump supporters target Black voters with faked AI images by Marianna Spring, BBC Link: AI and Elections, Brennan Center for Justice Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law PodcastEmail the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.orgFollow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube-----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2024.

Three podcasts, one question: How influential is the media on the election?Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits The Fan are coming together for a special election episode. Hosts from all three podcasts will discuss the role of the media in this summer's political campaign. Do newspapers still matter to political campaigns? Do the TV debates change people's minds? And how much impact is social media really having?The episode features Adam Fleming, Amol Rajan, Alex Forsyth, Marianna Spring, David Yelland and Simon Lewis. This episode was a collaboration between the teams that make Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits the Fan.

The Today Podcast, Newscast and When It Hits The Fan have come together for a special episode, to look at the role of the media in the general election campaign. Alongside The Today Podcast's Amol Rajan are Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth from Newscast; David Yelland and Simon Lewis from BBC Radio 4 podcast When it Hits the Fan and Marianna Spring, the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media correspondent. They discuss the declining role of newspapers and how social media is being used by the campaigns.Episodes of The Today Podcast during the election campaign will land on Mondays and Thursdays. Subscribe on BBC Sounds to get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories of the week, with insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme. If you would like a question answering, get in touch by sending us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 or email us Today@bbc.co.ukThe Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson, both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the UK's most influential radio news programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.You can listen to the latest episode of The Today Podcast anytime on your smart speaker by saying “Alexa, Ask BBC Sounds for The Today Podcast.”This special edition of The Today Podcast was edited by Jack Maclaren. Technical production from Jonny Hall and digital production from Elliot Ryder and Joe Wilkinson.

Today, we look at the confusion around whether Diane Abbott can stand as a Labour candidate in the general election. Keir Starmer has denied Diane Abbott has been barred from standing for the party, but Abbott told the BBC she has in fact been stopped from standing. Adam and Alex are joined by Newsnight's Nick Watt to try and get to the bottom of what has happened with the veteran Labour MP. Meanwhile Chris Mason has been travelling with the Prime Minister in the South West of England and joins the pod. And, Marianna Spring is in the studio to talk about how the political parties are using social media to target voters on TikTok. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard . The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Please be aware, this series will be examining a deadly bombing and we will be discussing details of death and injury. Listener discretion is advised.Examining the Conspiracy Theories Around the Manchester Arena BombingThe 2017 Manchester Arena bombing was a tragic event that left 22 people dead and hundreds more injured. However, in the years since, a number of conspiracy theories have emerged claiming the attack was a hoax. One of the main proponents of this theory is Richard D. Hall, who has produced a book and documentary called "The Night of the Bang" alleging the victims were crisis actors.In this 8-part podcast series, we aim to meticulously examine the claims made by Hall and others, assess the evidence, and uncover the truth behind this divisive event. As content creators, we recognize the responsibility we have to approach these sensitive discussions with great care.The first half of the series will present Hall's arguments and the conspiracy theory in detail. We will then spend the second half deconstructing these claims and determining where the truth lies. This balanced approach is crucial, as conspiracy theories around tragic events can have devastating consequences.We've already seen how these false narratives can fracture communities and lead to the harassment of victims and their families. The recent legal action taken by Manchester Arena survivors Martin and Eve Hibbert against Hall is a landmark case, the first of its kind in the UK against a "disaster troll.”The Hibberts are seeking an injunction to prevent Hall from making similar allegations in the future, as well as damages. Their lawyer has described Hall's actions as "appalling" and hopes this case will set a precedent to better protect survivors of tragedies from such harassment.This issue also highlights the challenges lawmakers and social media platforms face in addressing the spread of disinformation and abuse online. While new legislation like the UK's Online Safety Bill aims to improve user protections, there are still debates over how far such laws can and should go.Ultimately, the Manchester Arena bombing conspiracy theories demonstrate the very real harm that can result when facts are obscured and victims are re-traumatized. As we delve into this complex topic, our goal is to provide a thoughtful, nuanced examination - one that honours the memory of those lost and supports the recovery of the survivors.By rigorously analysing the evidence and ethical implications, we hope to cut through the noise and misinformation, offering listeners a clearer understanding of this tragic event and the importance of responsible journalism in the face of conspiracy theories.Listen to episodes weekly: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com/all-episodes/deep-dives/season-2/manchester-arena-bombing-on-trialFind us on your preferred podcast platform: https://pod.link/1629532988 Listen to all 8 parts of the series now: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy You have questions? We have answers.   

Please be aware, this series will be examining a deadly bombing and we will be discussing details of death and injury. Listener discretion is advised.Examining the Conspiracy Theories Around the Manchester Arena BombingThe 2017 Manchester Arena bombing was a tragic event that left 22 people dead and hundreds more injured. However, in the years since, a number of conspiracy theories have emerged claiming the attack was a hoax. One of the main proponents of this theory is Richard D. Hall, who has produced a book and documentary called "The Night of the Bang" alleging the victims were crisis actors.In this 8-part podcast series, we aim to meticulously examine the claims made by Hall and others, assess the evidence, and uncover the truth behind this divisive event. As content creators, we recognize the responsibility we have to approach these sensitive discussions with great care.The first half of the series will present Hall's arguments and the conspiracy theory in detail. We will then spend the second half deconstructing these claims and determining where the truth lies. This balanced approach is crucial, as conspiracy theories around tragic events can have devastating consequences.We've already seen how these false narratives can fracture communities and lead to the harassment of victims and their families. The recent legal action taken by Manchester Arena survivors Martin and Eve Hibbert against Hall is a landmark case, the first of its kind in the UK against a "disaster troll.”The Hibberts are seeking an injunction to prevent Hall from making similar allegations in the future, as well as damages. Their lawyer has described Hall's actions as "appalling" and hopes this case will set a precedent to better protect survivors of tragedies from such harassment.This issue also highlights the challenges lawmakers and social media platforms face in addressing the spread of disinformation and abuse online. While new legislation like the UK's Online Safety Bill aims to improve user protections, there are still debates over how far such laws can and should go.Ultimately, the Manchester Arena bombing conspiracy theories demonstrate the very real harm that can result when facts are obscured and victims are re-traumatized. As we delve into this complex topic, our goal is to provide a thoughtful, nuanced examination - one that honours the memory of those lost and supports the recovery of the survivors.By rigorously analysing the evidence and ethical implications, we hope to cut through the noise and misinformation, offering listeners a clearer understanding of this tragic event and the importance of responsible journalism in the face of conspiracy theories.Listen to episodes weekly: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com/all-episodes/deep-dives/season-2/manchester-arena-bombing-on-trialFind us on your preferred podcast platform: https://pod.link/1629532988 Listen to all 8 parts of the series now: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy You have questions? We have answers.   

Theo Delaney's guest is the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring. Only 28, her prolific journalism and broadcasting career encompasses The Guardain, Private Eye, Panorama and a series of lauded radio shows and podcasts. Two days before this interview she won the Best Speech Presenter award at the prestigious ARIAS and her first book, the excellent Among The Troll, is out now. A lifelong Tottenham fan, among her selected goal scorers are Kane, Lennon and Bale.@mariannaspring@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/among-the-trolls/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Please be aware, this series will be examining a deadly bombing and we will be discussing details of death and injury. Listener discretion is advised.Examining the Conspiracy Theories Around the Manchester Arena BombingThe 2017 Manchester Arena bombing was a tragic event that left 22 people dead and hundreds more injured. However, in the years since, a number of conspiracy theories have emerged claiming the attack was a hoax. One of the main proponents of this theory is Richard D. Hall, who has produced a book and documentary called "The Night of the Bang" alleging the victims were crisis actors.In this 8-part podcast series, we aim to meticulously examine the claims made by Hall and others, assess the evidence, and uncover the truth behind this divisive event. As content creators, we recognize the responsibility we have to approach these sensitive discussions with great care.The first half of the series will present Hall's arguments and the conspiracy theory in detail. We will then spend the second half deconstructing these claims and determining where the truth lies. This balanced approach is crucial, as conspiracy theories around tragic events can have devastating consequences.We've already seen how these false narratives can fracture communities and lead to the harassment of victims and their families. The recent legal action taken by Manchester Arena survivors Martin and Eve Hibbert against Hall is a landmark case, the first of its kind in the UK against a "disaster troll.”The Hibberts are seeking an injunction to prevent Hall from making similar allegations in the future, as well as damages. Their lawyer has described Hall's actions as "appalling" and hopes this case will set a precedent to better protect survivors of tragedies from such harassment.This issue also highlights the challenges lawmakers and social media platforms face in addressing the spread of disinformation and abuse online. While new legislation like the UK's Online Safety Bill aims to improve user protections, there are still debates over how far such laws can and should go.Ultimately, the Manchester Arena bombing conspiracy theories demonstrate the very real harm that can result when facts are obscured and victims are re-traumatized. As we delve into this complex topic, our goal is to provide a thoughtful, nuanced examination - one that honours the memory of those lost and supports the recovery of the survivors.By rigorously analysing the evidence and ethical implications, we hope to cut through the noise and misinformation, offering listeners a clearer understanding of this tragic event and the importance of responsible journalism in the face of conspiracy theories.Listen to episodes weekly: https://www.somedarecallitconspiracy.com/all-episodes/deep-dives/season-2/manchester-arena-bombing-on-trialFind us on your preferred podcast platform: https://pod.link/1629532988 Listen to all 8 parts of the series now: https://www.patreon.com/somedarecallitconspiracy You have questions? We have answers.   

Theo Delaney is joined by Marianna Spring, Paul Coyte and Danny Fenton to anticipate and discuss the derby…  The annual Spurs Show end of season event is delighted to welcome Danny Rose as our special guest! Get tickets here for the live show at the 100 Club in Oxford Street on May 23rd: https://billetto.co.uk/en/e/961472?utm_source=billetto For exclusive Spurs Show merchandise including new Sonny and new beautiful retro designs go to https://the-spurs-show-store.creator-spring.com   Come and join us at our #SpursShowLIVE events for just £10 a month! Grab your season ticket now from season.spursshow.net  For more exclusive daily Spurs Show podcasts check out Patreon.com/spursshow  spursshow.net  @spursshow  Support us at season.spursshow.net  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  A Playback Media Production- contact us here too for show sponsorship playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to our Manchester Arena Bombing On Trial series.On the 22nd of May, 2017, Salman Abedi detonated a bomb in the foyer of the Manchester Arena at the end of an Arianna Grande concert killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more.A conspiracy theory claiming that this bombing was hoaxed and everyone involved was a crisis actor soon became a dominant narrative in the Conspirasphere.One of the main proponents of this theory is Richard D Hall. Over the course of this series we will be examining and deconstructing the claims made by Richard D Hall in his book and documentary "Night Of The Bang" only to discover where the truth lies. As usual, our deep dive series are split into two halves. In the first four episodes we present the conspiracy theory faithfully and with as little judgement as possible. All the while attempting to give our perspective as former believers as to how or why the theory may be believable.  In the final four episodes we revisit the theory and provide the often missing context and facts which prove the theory wrong.You have questions? We have answers.   Please be aware, this series will be examining a deadly bombing and we will be discussing details of death and injury. Listener discretion is advised.Topics discussed:  Episode One - Introducing our new co-host / permanent guest for all of our upcoming deep dive "On Trial" episodes: Joel HillOur personal experience with once believing that false flag attacks were commonplace.Where we were and what we thought about the Manchester Arena Bombing in 2017.Who is Richard D Hall? Neil's connection to Richard."The Night Of The Bang" Documentary. Evidence for Crisis Actors, ie: "Strategic Operations" Dave McGowan and the Boston Marathon bombing.Did ShowSec (security) divert the crowd away from the foyer before the "bang"?Witness statements from Jenny Brewster and Freya.The Nick Bickerstaff video and Jordan Kenny.   

Marianna Spring, Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent with BBC News, discusses how a body-double conspiracy theory about Kate Middleton spread online yesterday.

The world of online conspiracy theorists is daunting and bewildering. The BBC's Marianna Spring knows that better than most. In today's Bunker, Ros Taylor sits down with the disinformation and social media correspondent to discuss her new book Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland.    • “The internet normalises aggression and abuse and that is reflected in the real world too.”  – Marianna Spring  • “In the absence of religion or local communities, people turn to the internet for that sense of meaning and purpose.”  – Marianna Spring    Buy Marianna Spring's book Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland   through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund The Bunker by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too.    Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bunkercast     Written and presented by Ros Taylor. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.    Instagram | Twitter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we look at Lee Anderson defecting to Reform and the Kate Middleton photo that everyone's talking about.The former deputy chairman of the Conservatives became Reform's first MP. The party's leader Richard Tice explains why he wants Lee Anderson in the party. Plus the BBC's royal correspondent, Daniella Relph, and disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring explain what caused picture agencies to reject that photo of the Princess of Wales and her children. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Jeremy Hunt's budget has arrived. We unpack the good, bad and ugly – and ask: “Are we all going to be much richer now?” Short answer: No. Also, the BBC's first-ever disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring joins the panel to discuss her new book Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland, how she wards off online hate – and why social media is so rife with conspiracy theorists.  Buy Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracyland through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund Oh God, What Now? by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • “What this government is doing is really last chance saloon.” – Zoë Grünewald • “They nicked Labour's non-dom policy, which will cause some headaches later.” – Zoë Grünewald • “I think we should treat social media companies as we do governments… they're just as powerful.” – Marianna Spring We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Dorian Lynskey, with Jonn Elledge, Zoë Grünewald, and guest Marianna Spring. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn and Jade Bailey. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marianna Spring talks to a survivor of the mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017 about how posts on a social media account made him question an event he'd witnessed with his own eyes.Presenter: Marianna Spring Producers: Ben Carter and Emma Close Editor: Flora Carmichael Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell

Today we look at why a convicted sex offender, now wanted for an attack involving a chemical, was given permission to stay in the UK in 2020.Abdul Shokoor Ezedi is alleged to have thrown an alkali onto a woman and her two children, injuring them and nine others in the process. James is joined by BBC London reporter, Matt Graveling and immigration lawyer, Jacqueline McKenzie. And big tech is under the spotlight as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other tech bosses gave evidence to the US senate about how their companies were protecting children online. Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen and our disinformation & social media correspondent Marianna Spring explain how social media can cause harm.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Joe Wilkinson and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Today, we look at the agreement to return to power sharing in Northern Ireland, Elon Musk's claim that his company have implanted a brain chip into a human + why a woman claimed to be Madeleine McCann on social media.After almost 2 years without a government, the DUP have backed a deal to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland. They had previously blocked a government being formed over post-Brexit trade agreements, fearing that customs checks in the Irish Sea could weaken their place in the union. Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, who is set to be the first nationalist first minister, said it was a “day of optimism”.And Elon Musk says his company Neuralink has successfully implanted a computer chip inside a human brain. Why? James is joined by Neuroscientist, Professor Anil Seth.Plus we hear from the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, who has been speaking to a woman who claimed to be Madeline McCann. You can hear more on her new podcast series - Why Do You Hate Me? You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor was Chris Gray. The senior news editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Today, we look at the Iowa caucus, where voters brave bitterly cold weather to decide who will be their Republican US presidential candidate.Adam is wished a ‘happy caucus day' by Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff to Donald Trump, who tells us why the former president wants to run again. And there's a special report from Iowa with Americast's Justin Webb and Marianna Spring.Plus, Adam and Chris give us a round up of everything going on at Westminster as Rishi Sunak addresses parliament on the strikes against the Houthis in Yemen and MPs brace for the return of the Rwanda bill. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at the big stories that will dominate the headlines in 2024. What's going to happen with the conflict in Israel-Gaza? Will the stalemate in the Ukraine war be broken? Can Donald Trump become the Republican nominee and regain the White House or will Joe Biden retain the presidency? And what impact is AI and social media going to have in 2024? Adam is joined by Marianna Spring and Justin Webb from Americast, Vitaly Shevchenko from Ukrainecast and the BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet from The Conflict. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest new stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham

A damning report into the Nicola Bulley case finds that the release of sensitive personal information was “avoidable and unnecessary”. On the release of personal information, Lancashire Police's Deputy Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett said: "We worked proactively with the Information Commissioner's Office immediately after the disclosure was made and they concluded that no action was required against the force.” Following the disappearance which sparked a TikTok frenzy, what can we learn from the review? Adam talks to the former HM Inspector of Constabulary, Zoë Billingham, and disinformation correspondent, Marianna Spring. And, the Covid Inquiry continued, with chief medical officer for England, Chris Whitty, taking the stand. Adam is joined by Alex Thomas from the Institute for Government and health correspondent, Jim Reed. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Beth Ashmead and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.