The Intelligence Spotlight Series Podcast
1) The Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told About the Dark Web, Shay Maman Explains
In this episode, host Qais Alamdar talks with Shay Maman, a senior intelligence researcher, about the hidden parts of the internet, including the deep web and dark web. Shay shares his journey into cy...Show More
2) Inside the Future of Information Warfare & AI Before 2023 With Sohan Dsouza
In this conversation, Sohan DSouza discusses the evolving landscape of information warfare, the role of AI in misinformation, and the importance of human oversight in open-source intelligence (OSINT)....Show More
3) Lynzy Billing on Investigating Afghanistan's Darkest Corners
In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, investigative journalist Lynzy Billing discusses her journey into journalism, the challenges of gaining trust in war-torn regions, and the emotional toll...Show More
4) Tracking Money, Misogyny, and Misinformation with the OSINT Lens of Sarah Cammarata
In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, Qais Alamdar interviews Sarah Cammarata, a senior intelligence analyst and OSINT specialist. They discuss Sarah's transition from journalism to in...Show More
5) OSINT, AI, and the Emotional Cost of Watching Everything with Jenna Dolecek
In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight series, Jenna Dolecek delves into the evolving landscape of open source intelligence (OSINT) and its growing relevance in human rights investigations. Dra...Show More
6) The Harsh Truth of Conflict Reporting with Alicia Alamillos
In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight series, Qais Alamdar and Alicia Alamillos delve into the complexities of conflict reporting. They discuss the critical role of journalists in war zones, t...Show More
7) Exclusive: Diplomacy Without a State with Mahmoud Saikal, Afghanistan's Former Senior Diplomat
In this episode of The Intelligence Spotlight, Qais Alamdar hosts Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal, Afghanistan’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Deputy Foreign Minister for Economi...Show More
8) The Importance of Fact-Checking for Activists and Human Rights Defenders
The first virtual panel of the Intelligence Spotlight series features two distinguished guests from Italy and the UK. Guest speakers bio:Nick Vant is a UK Fact-Checking Producer at Reuters Fact Check ...Show More
9) How open-source intelligence shapes modern investigative journalism with Ben Heubl
In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, hosted by Qais Alamdar, we are joined by Ben Heubl, an esteemed investigative journalist at SĂĽddeutsche Zeitung. Ben delves into his journey with ...Show More
10) Combating misinformation and cognitive bias with neuroscientist Faissal Sharif from Oxford University
In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, host Qais Alamdar welcomes Faissal Sharif, a neuroscientist at the University of Oxford. Faissal discusses his journey into neuroscience, his work...Show More