Zooming in on Hate

Apr 10 2025 31 ep. 31 mins 3
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In Zooming in on Hate, we dive into the complex world of hate speech and disinformation, connecting with leading voices from law enforcement, academia, civil society, policy, tech, and platforms. Together, we explore the causes, real-world impacts, and innovative solutions to make online spaces safer and more transparent.

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#31 Is the DSA big tech proof?

Apr 10 2025 21 mins  
The Digital Services Act (DSA) has been hailed as a landmark regulation to hold platforms accountable and make the online space safer. But as tech giants push back, content moderation policies shift, and political pressure mounts—especially from outside the EU—one question looms large: Is the DSA really Big Tech proof? In this episode of Zooming in on Hate, we share highlights

#30 From social media to the streets (and back again)

Feb 17 2025 41 mins  
How does online hate fuel real-world violence? And how do offline events feed back into the digital space, amplifying division? In this episode of Zooming in on Hate, we explore the dangerous cycle between social media and the streets, where online disinformation and hate speech can spill over into riots, attacks, and public unrest. We take a deep dive into the Amsterdam riots, wh

#29 The state of the DSA

Jan 24 2025 34 mins  
How do we create safer, more transparent online spaces? Is the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) the solution the world has been waiting for? And what impact is it already having on the digital landscape? In this episode of Zooming in on Hate, we explore the state of the DSA—Europe’s ambitious framework to hold platforms accountable for online hate, disinformation, and illegal

Episode 28: Moonshot

Sep 20 2024 20 mins  
We are joined by Teresa Barros-Bailey from Moonshot. Theresa, a project manager at Moonshot, shares insights from her diverse experiences countering violent extremism and hate. Initially focused on Salafi jihadism in Southeast Asia, Theresa has since worked on projects addressing violent Buddhist ultranationalism in Myanmar and Sri Lanka, and more recently, far-right extremism and

Episode 27: Subjective Values Foundation

Sep 04 2024 14 mins  
We are joined by Peter Kovács from Subjective Values Foundation, an organisation based in Hungary that was founded in 2002. Peter, who has been with the organisation for nearly six years, discusses his work as the head of the project department, focusing on providing young people with opportunities to realise creative ideas, promoting cultural diversity, and supporting education f

Episode 26: digiQ

Aug 28 2024 27 mins  
We are joined by Andrea Cox from Digital Intelligence. Together, we explore the work of her NGO, founded in 2017 in Slovakia, which focuses on promoting digital citizenship. Andrea emphasises the importance of using technology wisely and safely, integrating digital skills with the values needed to build a healthy society. We delve into the specific challenges Slovakia faces in com

Episode 25: Fighting Online Antisemitism

Jul 25 2024 18 mins  
Disclaimer This podcast was recorded before October 7, 2023, and does not reflect the events that occurred on, and after this date. In this episode, we are joined by Tomer Aldubi from FOA (Fighting Online Anti-Semitism). Tomer provides an overview of FOA’s work, highlighting its efforts to combat online anti-Semitism since its establishment. FOA focuses on monitoring and removi

Episode 24: LICRA's Work in France

May 31 2024 16 mins  
In this episode we are joined by Maia Feijoo from LICRA, the International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism. Maia provides an overview of LICRA's work in France, highlighting its longstanding history since its inception in 1927, initially focused on anti-Semitism before expanding to combat all forms of racism. LICRA's activities include educational trainings in schools and p

Episode 23: Image-Based Sexual Violence

Apr 04 2024 34 mins  
In this episode we delve into the issue of image-based sexual violence with special guests Andrea Powell and Inês Marinho. Both guests are part of the Reclaim Coalition, a collective endeavour aimed at combating online image-based sexual violence. In the conversation, Andrea and Inês share their personal experiences as survivors and discuss the challenges and initiatives in addre

Episode 22: Why do people hate?

Feb 14 2024 24 mins  
In our interconnected world, hate speech and intolerance have become all too common, leaving many wondering: why do people hate? Delving into this pressing question, we recently sat down with Arun Mansukhani, a clinical psychologist based in Spain. Through our conversation, we explored the underlying reasons behind hate and discussed actionable steps to combat it effectively. Arun