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This podcast series is brought to you by the members of SPIN, the Secrecy, power and ignorance research network (www.secrecyresearch.com). As a network, we study issues and ideas related to the challenges and opportunities of secrecy and ignorance in society. Included in this series are talks that summarise our newly published work or works in progress, and feature conversations between members and with visiting researchers, artists and practitioners. New episodes uploaded regularly. We hope you enjoy the series!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    In conversation: Luca Trenta and Elspeth Van Veeren on secrecy and assassinations

    In the next in our new series of SPIN podcast episodes, Dr. Luca Trenta discusses the history of US government involvement in assassinations and targeted killings from the Cold War era to today. Dr Trenta shares insights from his research and latest book including the evolving justifications around labels like "assassination" versus "targeted killing", the expanding legal interpretations of self-defense to include imminent and continuing threats, and the role of secrecy in both carrying out operations and publicly legitimizing certain covert actions over time. The discussion provides useful context for understanding the normalisation of practices like targeted killings and how this intersects with issues of secrecy, legal precedents, and international relations. Further details about Luca's work at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/l.trenta/ Read Luca's recently released book, The President's Kill List: Assassination in US foreign policy since 1945: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-president-s-kill-list.html Browse Luca's recent activities: https://secrecyresearch.com/2024/10/29/what-has-spin-ster-luca-trenta-been-up-to/ Stream Luca's book launch, hosted by SPIN: https://youtu.be/tO_mS_I8TtQ SPIN website: https://secrecyresearch.com

    24 min

  2. NOV 13

    Talk: O is for Omertà with Kate Thornton

    Kate Thornton, our first graduate podcaster, reads her entry from SPIN's A-Z series: O is for Omertà. This talk explains how omertà, which literally means silence, has developed into a code of secrecy and loyalty for mafia members. By keeping their criminal activities secret from authorities, the mafia is able to operate freely and influence society. The code of omertà ensures solidarity and cooperation between mafiosi by binding them through shared secrets. Rather than relying on violence, the mafia cultivates deeper loyalty among its members through the mutual dependence created by omertà. This culture of silence has historically woven the mafia's power tightly within Italian communities. Part of SPIN's A-Z Series. Read the A-Z entry here: https://secrecyresearch.com/2024/04/17/a-z-series-o-is-for-omerta/ SPIN website: https://secrecyresearch.com

    6 min

  3. 06/26/2023

    Book Launch: The Covert Colour Line by Dr. Oliver Kearns

    In this episode, SPIN member Dr. Oliver Kearns presents the findings from his new book, The Covert Colour Line. Oliver argues that postwar Western intelligence represents an emergency response to anti-colonialism. As European empires collapsed, intelligence analysts scrambled to come up with ways of studying new independent governments and populations, while still defending the right of the US and Britain to dictate Middle Eastern affairs.  During this recording, Oliver presents some key ideas from The Covert Colour Line and hears from Dr. Claudia Hillebrand (University of Cardiff) and Dr. Shuk Ying Chan (UCL), who offer their thoughts on the book and its contributions.  There is also a brief Q&A with the author at the end of the recording.

    1h 24m

  4. 02/13/2020

    Talk: Thomas Leahy on Intelligence war and Northern Ireland conflict

    In this episode, Dr Thomas Leahy, lecturer in British and Irish politics and contemporary history at Cardiff University, talks about how his work on Northern Ireland conflict, peace process and post-1998 politics, interacts with secrecy.

    16 min

  5. 02/13/2020

    In conversation: Lisa Graves on the 'Do you believe in magic?' exhibition at the Bristol Museum

    In this episode, Lisa Graves, Curator of World Cultures at the Bristol Museum talks about the ‘Do you believe in magic?’ exhibition that features over 200 objects and stories that reveal how magic has been used to heal, hunt and harm across the world.

    16 min

  6. 01/21/2020

    Talk: Rosie Nelson and the meaning of secrecy for bisexual people

    In this episode Rosie Nelson, PhD student at Bristol University  talks about the meaning of secrecy for bisexual people.

    10 min

  7. 01/15/2020

    Talk: Mike Bourne on sensing secrecy

    In this episode, Mike Bourne, reader at Queen's University Belfast talks about sensing secrecy.

    19 min

  8. 11/21/2019

    In conversation: Brian Rappert and Elspeth Van Veeren on magic and secrecy

    In this episode Prof. Brian Rappert from the University of Exeter talks with Elspeth Van Veeren about his latest project about magic.

    24 min
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This podcast series is brought to you by the members of SPIN, the Secrecy, power and ignorance research network (www.secrecyresearch.com). As a network, we study issues and ideas related to the challenges and opportunities of secrecy and ignorance in society. Included in this series are talks that summarise our newly published work or works in progress, and feature conversations between members and with visiting researchers, artists and practitioners. New episodes uploaded regularly. We hope you enjoy the series!

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  • Creator
    SPIN
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SPIN
  • Show Website
    SPIN

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