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Whistleblowing Now and Then is hosted by Anna Myers, Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network. Join Whistleblowing Now and Then to hear about the most important issues of the day for whistleblowing, featuring interviews with experts, whistleblowers and advocates from around the world. Whistleblowing Now and Then is produced by Verity Loughlin, Communications Officer at WIN. The theme music is by the Routes Quartet and edited by Josh Brown.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 6: Journalists | Matthew Caruana Galizia

    Journalists are essential actors in the whistleblowing ecosystem, serving as conduits between whistleblowers and the public. By amplifying whistleblowers' revelations, they not only bring attention to systemic wrongdoing but also play a pivotal role in holding institutions accountable. Investigative journalists, in particular, often collaborate closely with whistleblowers, ensuring that their stories are told responsibly while protecting their identities and mitigating the risks they face. However, journalists also face significant challenges, such as legal threats, political pressure, and the increasing need to navigate disinformation. Their role is not just to report but also to engage critically with the broader ecosystem. In many cases, the exposure provided by journalists is what transforms isolated acts of courage into catalysts for systemic reform. In this episode of the third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then”, titled “The Ecosystem Behind the Courage”, host Anna Myers sits down with Matthew Caruana Galizia, Director of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation. Anna Myers is the Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). To learn more about WIN, visit the website: https://whistleblowingnetwork.org/Home  Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI). To learn more about EWI, visit the website: https://www.ewi.legal/. The third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is part of Project BRIGHT (101143234), co-funded by the European Commission.  Support the show

    34 min

  2. MAR 23

    Episode 5: Lawyers | Nathalie de Montigny

    Lawyers are indispensable in this ecosystem, translating the legal protections enshrined in the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive into actionable strategies for whistleblowers. They navigate the legal complexities, ensure confidentiality, and advocate for their clients' rights. The collaboration between lawyers, civil society organizations, and trade unions is vital in creating a robust defense for whistleblowers. However, lawyers also face ethical dilemmas and practical challenges, particularly in high-profile cases. In this episode of the third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then”, titled “The Ecosystem Behind the Courage”, host Vigjilenca Abazi sits down with Nathalie de Montigny, the lawyer who successfully defended a parliamentary assistant reporting a case of harassment involving a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI). To learn more about EWI, visit the website: https://www.ewi.legal/. Anna Myers is the Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). To learn more about WIN, visit the website: https://whistleblowingnetwork.org/Home  The third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is part of Project BRIGHT (101143234), co-funded by the European Commission.  Support the show

    33 min

  3. MAR 16

    Episode 4: Civil society | Elodie Nace

    Civil society organizations play a crucial role in bridging the gap between whistleblowers and formal institutions. They provide essential support, such as legal assistance, advocacy, and psychological care, which national authorities may not be equipped to offer. These organizations often act as intermediaries, helping whistleblowers navigate the complexities of legal and bureaucratic systems. However, civil society organizations face their own challenges, such as maintaining independence and securing sufficient resources, which can impact their ability to effectively support whistleblowers. In this episode of the third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then”, titled “The Ecosystem Behind the Courage”, host Anna Myers sits down with Elodie Nace, General Delegate at France’s Maison des Lanceurs d’Alerte (Whistleblower’s House).  Anna Myers is the Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). To learn more about WIN, visit the website: https://whistleblowingnetwork.org/Home  Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI). To learn more about EWI, visit the website: https://www.ewi.legal/. The third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is part of Project BRIGHT (101143234), co-funded by the European Commission. Support the show

    33 min

  4. MAR 9

    Episode 3: Academics | Merijn Chamon

    Academics contribute to the foundation upon which all the different practices of whistleblowing are built. Through research and teaching, they shape the discourse on whistleblowing, influence policy, and educate future professionals. The interdisciplinary nature of whistleblowing, encompassing law, ethics, sociology, and governance, means that academic input is crucial in understanding and improving the mechanisms that protect whistleblowers. In the EU context, where workers' rights are closely linked to whistleblowing protections, academic research and teaching play a pivotal role in shaping how these issues are addressed in both policy and practice. In this episode of the third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then”, titled “The Ecosystem Behind the Courage”, host Vigjilenca Abazi sits down with Merijn Chamon, Professor of EU Law at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Visiting Professor at College of Europe.  Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI). To learn more about EWI, visit the website: https://www.ewi.legal/. Anna Myers is the Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). To learn more about WIN, visit the website: https://whistleblowingnetwork.org/Home  The third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is part of Project BRIGHT (101143234), co-funded by the European Commission.  Support the show

    30 min

  5. MAR 2

    Episode 2: Trade unions | Martin Jefflen

    Trade unions represent a layer of protection for whistleblowers, particularly within the workplace. As collective representatives of workers, they have the power to negotiate whistleblower protection clauses in collective agreements and provide a supportive environment for employees who choose to speak out. Trade unions work closely with both lawyers and civil society organizations to ensure that whistleblowers are not isolated in their fight. Yet, they must balance this role with their broader responsibilities to all members, which can sometimes lead to conflicts of interest or diluted advocacy for individual whistleblowers. In this episode of the third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then”, titled “The Ecosystem Behind the Courage”, host Anna Myers sits down with Martin Jefflen, International Secretary at  Unionen, Sweden's largest trade union, and former President of Eurocadres (Council of European Professional and Managerial Staff).  Anna Myers is the Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). To learn more about WIN, visit the website: https://whistleblowingnetwork.org/Home  Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI). To learn more about EWI, visit the website: https://www.ewi.legal/. The third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is part of Project BRIGHT (101143234), co-funded by the European Commission.  Support the show

    30 min

  6. FEB 23

    Episode 1: National authorities | Zuzana Dlugosova

    National authorities are often the first point of contact for whistleblowers within formal structures. These authorities are tasked with ensuring that reports of misconduct are handled appropriately and that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. However, their effectiveness can be influenced by various factors, including political pressures, resource constraints, and their ability to collaborate with other key actors. In this episode of the third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then”, titled “The Ecosystem Behind the Courage”, host Vigjilenca Abazi sits down with Zuzana Dlugosova, President of Slovakia’s Whistleblower Protection Office (WPO) and of the Network of European Integrity and Whistleblowing Authorities (NEIWA).  This conversation was recorded before Slovakia’s Government decision to abolish the WPO. Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI). To learn more about EWI, visit the website: https://www.ewi.legal/. Anna Myers is the Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). To learn more about WIN, visit the website: https://whistleblowingnetwork.org/Home  The third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is part of Project BRIGHT (101143234), co-funded by the European Commission.  Support the show

    31 min

  7. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    Season 3 Teaser

    Whistleblowing is often portrayed as the solitary act of a courageous individual standing up against wrongdoing. This narrative, while compelling, oversimplifies the reality of whistleblowing, which is deeply embedded in a broader ecosystem. This ecosystem includes a network of actors - national authorities, civil society organizations, lawyers, trade unions, and academics- each with a distinct yet interconnected role. These actors collectively shape the whistleblowing environment, either facilitating or hindering whistleblowers’ efforts to speak up. In the third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then”, titled “The Ecosystem Behind the Courage”, hosts Vigjilenca Abazi and Anna Myers delve into the complexities of this ecosystem. Our focus is on unpacking the roles and interactions of these key actors within the EU Whistleblower Directive and more broadly. We aim to understand how each actor contributes to or detracts from the effectiveness of whistleblowing as a tool for accountability and transparency. By raising critical questions about the responsibilities and challenges each actor faces, we aim to articulate the collective responsibility we all share in supporting those who dare to speak out. Now in its third season, “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is a podcast exploring the most important issues of the day for whistleblowing, featuring interviews with experts, whistleblowers, and advocates. It is a joint project of the Whistleblowing International Network and the European Whistleblowing Institute.  Dr Vigjilenca Abazi is the Executive Director of the European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI). To learn more about EWI, visit the website: https://www.ewi.legal/. Anna Myers is the Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network (WIN). To learn more about WIN, visit the website: https://whistleblowingnetwork.org/Home  The third season of “Whistleblowing Now and Then” is part of Project BRIGHT (101143234), co-funded by the European Commission.  Support the show

    2 min
  8. Culture & Justice: Europe and Latin America

    03/26/2023

    Culture & Justice: Europe and Latin America

    Welcome to a special series of the Whistleblowing Now and Then podcast, called: The Public Interest and National Security Whistleblowing: Looking Back, Thinking Forward. This 3-part series is a collaboration between Whistleblowing International Network and Kaeten Mistry, Associate Professor of History at the University of East Anglia, and co-author of the book Whistleblowing Nation: The History of National Security Disclosures and Cult of State Secrecy. This week’s episode looks at Europe and Latin America. Events in the UK and the US often dominate the agenda when it comes to secrecy and whistleblowing, but the debates and traditions outside the Anglosphere are a crucial part of the discussion. Today we explore these different secrecy cultures and the indigenous roots of concepts and civil society action. And we grapple with the role of historical memory and the legacy of authoritarian regimes. To unpack this, we sit down with two leading experts on whistleblowing in Europe and Latin America. Bruno Galizzi, co-founder of the European Whistleblowing Institute, and Jean-Philippe Foegle, a jurist who was instrumental in drafting and passing the new French whistleblower law, which was adopted in March of 2022. Additional Reading: Le Monde – Lanceurs d'alerte, histoire d'un concept A podcast by the prominent french newspaper Le Monde about the history of whistleblowers in the French context, and how the term “lanceur d'alerte” was coined. Conseil d'Etat – Les droit d'alerte : signaler, traiter, protéger A landmark report by the French council of state on whistleblowers, which inspired the 2016 “Sapin 2” law and contributed to the legitimization of whistleblowers in France. Lanceur d'alerte :entretien avec Francis Chateauraynaud An interview with Francis Chateauraynaud, the sociologist who coined the notion of 'lanceur d'alerte' in the 90's. Support the show

    58 min
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Whistleblowing Now and Then is hosted by Anna Myers, Executive Director of the Whistleblowing International Network. Join Whistleblowing Now and Then to hear about the most important issues of the day for whistleblowing, featuring interviews with experts, whistleblowers and advocates from around the world. Whistleblowing Now and Then is produced by Verity Loughlin, Communications Officer at WIN. The theme music is by the Routes Quartet and edited by Josh Brown.

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  • Creator
    Whistleblowing International Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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