It’s not what you know; it’s what you can prove. For years, Forensic Architecture has exposed state crimes against civilians, nature, and humanity. This week on Downstream, Ash Sarkar meets its director Eyal Weizman to discuss Israel’s settler colonial project, the police killing of Mark Duggan, and how the testimony of blindfolded torture victims helped […]
Jul 7
Downstream: Masculinity, Modern Love, and Mental Health w/ Blindboy
Blindboy is an artist, podcaster, and author. His storytelling style weaves anti-colonial histories with perspectives on modern masculinity, politics, and mental health, all cut with an absurdist sense of humour. In public Blindboy wears a mask made from a plastic bag, maintainin ... Show More
1h 40m
Jul 1
Downstream: Exposing The True Costs of AI w/ Karen Hao
As AI begins to fundamentally alter our lives, we’re in urgent need of expert voices who both understand how the technology works and are capable of scrutinising its effects. In her new book, Empire of AI, tech reporter and former Silicon Valley engineer Karen Hao debunks the myt ... Show More
1h 29m
May 2024
Testimonies from Palestinian Prisoners & Israeli Torture Camps
Over the past eight months, Israel has kidnapped or unlawfully “arrested” hundreds of Palestinians. In Gaza, there are disturbing reports of Israeli soldiers kidnapping Palestinians from their homes being shackled, stripped, and forced to endure degrading and inhumane treatment.
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21m 15s
Jan 2024
Accusation de « génocide » contre Israël : comprendre le verdict de la Cour internationale de justice
Des mesures d’urgence en attendant une décision qui pourrait prendre des années. La Cour internationale de justice (CIJ) rendait, vendredi 26 janvier, une décision très attendue : après sa saisine par l’Afrique du Sud, la plus haute juridiction de l’Organisation des Nations unies ... Show More
18m 12s
Nov 2023
Israel's Plan To Replace Hamas, Trump Testifies In Fraud Case, Epic Vs Google
Israel continues intense bombardment on Gaza and vows to eliminate Hamas with no clear alternative to who might take over. Former President Donald Trump is set to testify in a New York courtroom today on charges of conspiring to falsify his property values. And, Epic Games sues G ... Show More
12m 47s