Julian Assange: The threat of extradition and politics behind it

The case towards Julian Assange is as political as it's authorized; the place does it go from right here? Plus, the social media influencers shaping Kenya’s election.

The Excessive Courtroom in the UK is debating whether or not Julian Assange can attraction his extradition to america. Press freedom advocates say handing him over would put journalists all over the place in danger.

Contributors:

Tariq Ali – Creator, In Defence of Julian Assange

Branko Marcetic – Author, Jacobin

Anna Loll – Freelance journalist

Holly Cullen – Adjunct professor of legislation, College of Western Australia

On our radar:

An organisation arrange by Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has launched a blacklist of politicians, teachers and journalists it considers “pro-Russian propagandists”. Producer Johanna Hoes studies on the Ukrainian authorities’s Kremlin-esque strategy to freedom of opinion.

Kenyan elections: Influencers & harmful disinformation

Because the Kenyan election race heats up, producer Ryan Kohls asks if politicians are paying influencers to push disinformation and harmful propaganda.

Contributors:

Odanga Madung – Fellow, Mozilla

Wanjiru Nguhi – Coordinator, Fumbua Initiative

Mac Otani – Digital strategist, Raila Odinga Marketing campaign

Dennis Itumbi – Digital strategist, William Ruto Marketing campaign

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