In this episode, James discusses the recent controversial Cass Review into trans healthcare for under-18s. He brings on special guest, Georgia, to provide her opinion based on her experience with NHS trans healthcare. Afterwards, Josefine will discuss the recent escalation between Iran and Israel, what this means for the region, and the potential for further escalation between the two regional powers.
Intersections of the Iranian Protest: Social Media, Suppression of Dissent, and Big Tech
This episode of The Security Distillery podcast takes a closer look at the current 2022 revolution in Iran. Discussing with Maya Rioux, Dr Babak Rezaeedaryakenari dissects the intersection of technology, security and dissent. He explains the securitisation of social media, the evolution of the role of new information technology, and the uses and misuses of these.