Syria and Myanmar Allegedly Using Spying Tech from US Company

Repressive regimes in Syria and Myanmar are increasingly using technology from the West to monitor and surveil activists.

“Erasing David”

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British filmmaker David Bond spent one month on the lam last year to see how effective video surveillance and private investigators would be at catching up with him. We hear more on today’s show. (Photo: Erasing David film) Download MP3

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Iran’s Elections Online, US Cybersecurity, Emergency ICT in Pakistan

This week, we go to the Swat Valley in Pakistan to hear how a group of ICT emergency responders are helping UN workers deliver vital aid to those in need. Also, Iran’s presidential election goes online, and President Obama announces a major push to improve America’s cybersecurity. We’ll also talk about using bananas as a low-tech fuel source. Listen