Feb 11, 202625 minS1
<p>The state of the nation address sets the country’s priorities—but how accurate is it? Africa Check’s Kirsten Cosser and Keegan Leech pull back the curtain on fact-checking the SONA on speech night. </p><p>Spoiler...
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Behind the Facts
Hosted by Africa Check · news · EN
About this Podcast:
“Behind the Facts” shines a light on the people working behind the scenes to reduce the spread of false and misleading information and promote a culture of accuracy.
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What is Behind the Facts about?
“Behind the Facts” shines a light on the people working behind the scenes to reduce the spread of false and misleading information and promote a culture of accuracy.
Who hosts Behind the Facts?
Behind the Facts is hosted by Africa Check. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has Behind the Facts covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Numbers, Nuance, and Nerding Out: Fact-Checking the State of the Nation Address" (11 February 2026, 25 minutes), "Defending Truth Across Africa: 2025 Wrapped" (19 December 2025, 21 minutes), and "Uncovering Africa’s Untold Climate Story" (10 November 2025, 25 minutes).
How often does Behind the Facts publish?
Behind the Facts publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Facts?
Booking probability for Behind the Facts is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Behind the Facts requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Behind the Facts's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Behind the Facts?
The strongest fits for Behind the Facts are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Behind the Facts has a news audience.
About the host
Africa Check hosts Behind the Facts, a news podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #14
Defending Truth Across Africa: 2025 Wrapped
Dec 19, 202521 minS1<p>As 2025 comes to a close, Behind the Facts looks back on a year defined by one urgent question: how do we protect truth in an increasingly hostile information environment?</p><p>In this special wrap-up episode, host...
Episode #13
Uncovering Africa’s Untold Climate Story
Nov 10, 202525 minS1<p>What if the biggest story about climate change in Africa is the one we’re not telling?</p><p>In this episode of “Behind the Facts”, we explore how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation —...
- Aug 4, 202516 minS1
<p>Foreign influence isn’t just political - it’s informational. In this episode of Behind the Facts, host Thipe Maelane speaks with Samba Dialimpa Badji, a research fellow and PhD candidate, about foreign information...
- Jun 2, 202522 minS1
<p>What’s the difference between reporting the news and verifying it? In this episode of Behind the Facts, we dive into the increasingly blurred lines between traditional journalism and fact-checking. As misinformation...
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- May 5, 202521 minS1
<p>What do you do as you’re a fact-checker when the data you need simply isn’t there?</p><p>In this episode of Behind the Facts, we speak to Elias in Ethiopia and Remaz in Sudan about the daily realities of working in...
- Mar 31, 202526 minS1
<p>While the fight against misinformation often focuses on digital platforms, the power of face-to-face interactions, community engagement, and traditional media is often overlooked. In this episode of Behind the Facts...
- Feb 28, 202521 minS1
<p>Fact-checking partnerships with social media platforms aim to stop misinformation at its source - by flagging false content, reducing its reach, and providing users with verified information. But how effective are...
Episode #7
2024 Unwrapped: Highlights & What’s Next
Dec 6, 202421 minS1<p>As 2024 draws to a close, we take you on a journey through the year’s highlights. From celebrating International Fact-Checking Day to unpacking the critical role of fact-checking during major elections, we reflect on...
- Oct 1, 202417 minS1
<p>In this episode of Behind the Facts, we sit down with Catherine Adeniyi, a researcher at Africa Check, to discuss the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). We look at how AI is playing out in fact-checking...
- Aug 30, 202418 minS1
<p>In this episode of Behind the Facts, we sit down with Carina van Wyk, Head of Training at Africa Check, to unpack the essentials of online and digital security. From securing your email to using VPNs and password...
- Jul 31, 202417 minS1
<p>Get ready for an inside look at the fight against misinformation during the 2024 South African elections! In this episode, we explore the full-spectrum approach needed to tackle false narratives, from media literacy...
- Jun 28, 202418 minS1
<p>Join us as Alphonce Shiundu, Africa Check’s Kenya editor, reflects on the challenges of fighting misinformation during elections. Discover the strategies used to verify political claims, the importance of transparent...
Episode #2
Fighting misinformation during elections
May 13, 202420 minS1<p>In an election year, when hot-button issues such as migration and religious conflict can be politicised and weaponised, insisting on verified information and holding those who spread false information to account has...
- Apr 1, 202418 minS1
<p>In the very first episode of “Behind the Facts”, we take a look at how fact-checkers in Africa are marking International Fact-Checking Day on 2 April. Plus, because it’s our first episode, we’re taking a bit of time...
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Kirsten Cosser
Africa Check
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Lanre Olagunju
CheckClimate Africa
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Remaz
Sudan
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Elias
Ethiopia
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