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- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
"Building Environmental Investigations" with Costanza Gambarini
This week, we spoke to SourceMaterial's Costanza Gambarini, fresh off her win at the Press Awards for Environmental Journalist of the Year. We spoke about what makes a good environmental journalist and the practices she follows in her newsroom. The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on July 2nd 2026. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.Recorded live in our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcatLinks:Seeds of doubt: https://www.politico.eu/article/seeds-of-doubt-the-dark-side-of-enis-green-jet-fuel-promise/ Indonesian exports: https://www.source-material.org/indonesian-exporters-palm-oil-pome-fraud-supplied-european-fuel-companies/ Dark Water: https://www.source-material.org/putin-shadow-fleet-illegal-dumping-oil-sea/ Data Centres: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/09/big-tech-datacentres-water Other investigations mentioned: https://www.source-material.org/shadow-fleet-security-guard-captains-russia-oil/https://www.source-material.org/totalenergies-workers-linked-sexual-exploitation-mozambique/ https://www.source-material.org/mozambique-total-lng-military-human-rights/Contact SourceMaterial: https://www.source-material.org/contact/Bellingcat Toolkit: https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkitDiscord spaces: #environment-wildlife: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/807311724893175878#Tools-sites: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/709755421836967978#maritime: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/920298016123023400Previous talks mentioned: Protecting the people in your research: https://rss.com/podcasts/bellingcatstagetalk/2041897/ Tracking Suspicious Ships: https://rss.com/podcasts/bellingcatstagetalk/2235217/
- 3 weeks ago57 min
"Building Protective Tech- Dealing with Leaked Intimate Imagery" with Madelaine Thomas
This week, we're exploring technology designed to respond to online harms.We spoke with Madelaine Thomas, founder of Image Angel, about forensic watermarking, how the technology works, and the challenges of building tools to respond to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.We also discuss the opportunities, limitations, and alternative approaches to tackling this issue.The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on July 2nd 2026. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.Recorded live in our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcatTW: Discussion of sexual exploitation and image abuseLinks:The company website: https://www.imageangel.co.uk/And Image Angel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imageangel_/ If you're interested in this talk you might find our previous talk with CNN interesting: (HUGE TW for sexual abuse) https://rss.com/podcasts/bellingcatstagetalk/2909687/Revenge Porn Helpline: https://stopncii.org/Bellingcat Open Source Toolkit: https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkitTool Development space in our Discord Server: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/1485701772625314013#NotYourPorn: https://notyourporn.com/
- Jun 12, 20261h 1m
"Reporting On Hidden Networks Of Online Abuse" with CNN
This week we spoke to the CNN team behind the investigation into the porn site Motherless.Anonymous accounts. Private chat groups. Hidden online communities.We unpacked how reporters gained access to these spaces, spoke with users sharing intimate imagery of people they knew, and navigated the challenges of reporting in communities designed to stay hidden.It's a conversation about newsroom resources, risk assessment, digital safety, and the realities of reporting where others aren't looking.The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on June 11th 2026. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.Recorded live in our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcatTW: Discussion of sexual assault and abuseLinks:CNN's Motherless Investigation: https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html Full As Equals series: https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/asequals/Pelicot investigation (one piece by CNN of many): https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2024/12/europe/gisele-pelicot-france-case-messages/NY Times article hiding CSAM: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/09/us/internet-child-sex-abuse.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pVA.dz84.Qj8Ln4P6btpe&smid=nytcore-android-shareBerkeley Protocol https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/OHCHR_BerkeleyProtocol.pdfTalk by Alexa Koenig on GBV investigation https://rss.com/podcasts/bellingcatstagetalk/1908244/Discord discussion space for investigations into Gender Based Violence And Misogyny: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/1118448280435687506Discord discussion space for investigations into anti LGBTQI+ messaging: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/1199853259742003300Maintain mental hygiene as a researcher: https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2022/11/23/how-to-maintain-mental-hygiene-as-an-open-source-researcher/Reporting on gender based violence: https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2023/03/03/sexual-and-gender-based-violence-open-source-researche-osint-digital/
- May 29, 202659 min
"Monitoring Violence In Myanmar" with Bellingcat's Pooja Chaudhuri
This week we spoke to Bellingcat's Pooja Chaudhuri about the ongoing violence in Myanmar. After tracking developments in Rakhine State for three years, Pooja has recently published a longitudinal data analysis of what has happened to the villages and townships disappearing off government maps. Within the talk, she guides us through this work and the obstacles faced in order to monitor this difficult to access region. The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on May 28th 2026. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.Recorded live in our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcatLinks:Her 2026 report: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/05/27/the-lost-villages-of-myanmars-rakhine/?utm_source=rss Her previous reporting: 2024: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2024/06/05/myanmar-military-territorial-losses-war-conflict-human-rights-burma/ 2025: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/04/29/open-sources-show-myanmar-junta-airstrike-damages-despite-post-earthquake-ceasefire/Human Rights Watch report: https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/05/18/myanmar-no-redress-for-rohingya-muslims-in-arakan-army-massacreResources mentioned: https://acleddata.com/https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/https://themimu.info/https://www.info-res.org/myanmar-witness/Stage Talk on munitions identification: https://rss.com/podcasts/bellingcatstagetalk/2625938/Discord spaces: Myanmar: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/1087357245400035350Bombs, Arms, Drones, Other Killing Machines: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/709771086228619337Asia: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/709783693857783929Contact Pooja on pooja@bellingcat.com
- May 15, 202654 min
"Tracing Deportation Flights" with Gillian Brockell
This week we dove head first into the world of flight tracking. How can you identify an ICE flight? What can tracking tools actually tell us? And what kinds of conditions are those being deported facing? We discuss all this and more with independent journalist and former Washington Post staffer Gillian Brockell.Think of this one as a one stop intro to flight tracking workshop, and listen whilst you have the tools in front of you. The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on May 14th 2026. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.Recorded live in our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcatLinks:Gillian's work: https://gillianbrockell.com/Flight tracking site: https://globe.adsbexchange.com/ Another flight tracking site mentioned: https://www.flightradar24.com/New ICE flight tracking tool designed for legal professionals for when clients touch their jurisdiction (includes ICE hubs/callsign prefixes): https://lexingtonalarm.org/hfw-dashboard/ Acars site: https://tbg.airframes.io/dashboard/ Aviation channel in Bellingcat Discord: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/1319318313519812619 ICE discussion channel in Bellingcat Discord: https://discordapp.com/channels/709752884257882135/1371571764525535242Seattle airport livestream: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive-services/transit-transportation-roads/airport/about/ice-flightsLiveATC.net: https://liveatc.net/ATC.com: https://www.atc.com/ Advice on ADSB feeders: https://adsb.im/home Bellingcat's historical flight tracking data tool (Turnstone): https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2026/03/05/turnstone-flight-tracking-tool/
- May 1, 202658 min
"Navigating Chinese Social Media For Research" with Chu Yang
This week’s episode features researcher Chu Yang, a specialist in Chinese audience insights. She joins us to break down the most popular social media platforms in China, offering a clear overview of how they work and why they matter. Chu also shares practical tips for accessing these platforms from outside the country, along with useful tools for analysing trends both within China and across global Chinese communities.The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on April 30th 2026. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.Recorded live in our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcatLinks:The guide on Xiaohongshu written by Chu Yang: https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2026/04/20/xiaohongshu-rednote-open-source-guide/Mentioned resources: weibo.com/hotnewrank.cnwhatsonweibo.comchinadigitaltimes.netcitizenlab.cahttps://zh.greatfire.org/analyzerChu's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chu-yang-cn
- Apr 17, 20261h 1m
"Synthetic Propaganda - Tracing an AI-Driven Political Operation" with Effie Webb
This week we spoke with The Bureau of Investigative Journalism's AI reporter, Effie Webb about the use of AI in the political sphere and what researchers/journalists can effectively report on AI misuse. Effie uncovered what some experts are calling a first-of-its-kind case—where a registered political party paid for content from an AI-generated influencer pushing ideological messaging.The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on April 16th 2026. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.Recorded live in our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcatLinks:Effie Webb's original reporting: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-03-12/danny-bones-meet-the-ai-rapper-funded-by-a-far-right-partyEffie's follow up investigation on the cash in following her reporting: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-03-26/the-hate-economy-in-action-how-an-ai-rapper-tried-to-cash-in-on-our-coverageAdvance UK: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_UK Bellingcat coverage of Indian political parties using AI-generated images to spread hate: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/03/31/india-bjp-hate-speech-ai/?utm_source=rss The Node Project website: https://www.thenodeproject.com/On AI lego videos from Iran conflict: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/iran-beating-us-social-media-warsAI generated band finding success on Spotify: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/14/an-ai-generated-band-got-1m-plays-on-spotify-now-music-insiders-say-listeners-should-be-warnedOne of our previous talks on digital political influence campaigns: https://rss.com/podcasts/bellingcatstagetalk/2021916/On AI and the first amendment: https://www.freedomforum.org/artificial-intelligence-first-amendment/Bellingcat's Auto Archiver: https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2025/08/13/the-open-source-tool-that-has-preserved-150000-pieces-of-online-evidence/Effie's contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/effie-webb-ab29941938
- Apr 2, 202659 min
"Tracking The Traffickers" with Foeke Postma
This week we spoke with Foeke Postma of Bellingcat about the online trade of rare and protected species. He found traffickers not operating on the dark web, nor hidden forums but in plain sight- on social media platforms. Many of them used coded language to avoid detection. In this talk he discusses his investigative methods, what platforms could do more of to stop these networks and how you can help protect these vulnerable animals in small ways. The talk was hosted by Charlotte Maher on April 2nd 2026. Music featured is courtesy of Artlist.Recorded live in our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/bellingcatLinks:Foeke's investigations on this topic: Indonesian trafficker: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/03/19/how-wildlife-traffickers-are-using-coded-language-to-sell-protected-animals-on-facebook/Mongabay's coverage: https://news.mongabay.com/2026/03/facebook-shuts-indonesia-groups-after-mongabay-and-bellingcat-report-illegal-wildlife-trade/Malaysian trafficker: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/02/11/the-hunt-for-malaysias-elusive-wildlife-trafficker/Dubai trade: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/middle-east/2021/02/08/how-instagram-celebrities-promote-dubais-underground-animal-trade/Digital tips: Facebook bookmarklets: https://tools.myosint.training/Wildlife specific organisations: Cities: https://trade.cites.org/Pitch to Bellingcat: submissions@bellingcat.comMental hygiene guide: https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2022/11/23/how-to-maintain-mental-hygiene-as-an-open-source-researcher/Link to Discord environment/wildlife topic channel: https://discord.gg/GQDsGvXJdf
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