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The Intelligence Spotlight Series is your gateway into the OSINT, geopolitics and intelligence world . In each episode, we bring you conversations with leading investigators, journalists, academics, and experts who share their latest work, the use of OSINT tools and techniques, simplifying complex topics and knowledge sharing. Whether you're a professional in the field or just curious about how digital investigations unfold, this series gives you a front-row seat to the challenges and innovations in intelligence, media verification, and fact-checking.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Intelligence Spotlight Series is your gateway into the OSINT, geopolitics and intelligence world. In each episode, we bring you conversations with leading investigators, journalists, academics, and experts who share their latest work, the use of OSINT tools and techniques, simplifying complex topics and knowledge sharing.
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series is hosted by Intel Focus. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Inside the new age of AI-powered warfare | Nabih Bulos" (26 October 2026, 48 minutes), "How to think like an intelligence analyst | John Hall" (10 August 2026, 36 minutes), and "Why journalism is national security | Olivia Pirie-Griffiths" (6 July 2026, 37 minutes).
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series's contact route on record: verified email.
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Intel Focus hosts Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series, a news podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
How is artificial intelligence changing warfare, and what happens when algorithms become part of the decision-making process behind military strikes? In this episode of The Intelligence Spotlight, host Liam J. Kelly...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
In this episode of The Intelligence Spotlight, John Hall joins Qais Alamdar to discuss what really turns information into intelligence. From OSINT and investigative journalism to satellite imagery, AI and conflict...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, host Qais Alamdar speaks with Olivia Pirie-Griffiths about journalism, open-source investigation, information integrity and the growing overlap between public trust and...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode of The Intelligence Spotlight, Qais Alamdar speaks with Dr Berit Ebert, a political scientist and academic specialising in European Union law, with a particular focus on gender equality, democracy...
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<p>In this episode of the Intelligent Spotlight organisation series, Viktoria Waldvogel hosts Alba Tobella, a seasoned journalist and co-founder of Verificat, Catalonia's first independent fact-checking organization...
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<p>In this episode of Intelligence Spotlight, Qais Alamdar speaks with Kate Millar, an intelligence and communications specialist, about how modern conflict is increasingly shaped in the grey zone, where states and...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode of Intelligence Spotlight, host Qais Alamdar speaks with Gergana Krasteva, a freelance foreign correspondent, about the evolving landscape of journalism, the challenges freelancers face, and the...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, Baptiste Robert, an ethical hacker and founder of Predictor Lab, discusses the nuances of hacking, the importance of ethical frameworks, and the role of open-source...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this conversation, Gemma Terés Arilla discusses the challenges and lessons learned in independent journalism, particularly in the context of leadership, networking, and the impact of censorship. She emphasises the...
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<p>In this episode, Qais Alamdar and Alice Echtermann explore the pressing issue of disinformation, particularly in the context of Germany. They discuss the evolving landscape of misinformation, the challenges faced by...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, host Qais Alamdar and guest Daniel Iriarte discuss the complexities of modern warfare, focusing on cognitive warfare and the manipulation of information. They discuss...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode, host Qais Alamdar talks with Shay Maman, a senior intelligence researcher, about the hidden parts of the internet, including the deep web and dark web. Shay shares his journey into cybersecurity, the...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this conversation, Sohan DSouza discusses the evolving landscape of information warfare, the role of AI in misinformation, and the importance of human oversight in open-source intelligence (OSINT). He emphasizes...
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<p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight, investigative journalist Lynzy Billing discusses her journey into journalism, the challenges of gaining trust in war-torn regions, and the emotional toll of...
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<p>In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, Qais Alamdar interviews Sarah Cammarata, a senior intelligence analyst and OSINT specialist. They discuss Sarah's transition from journalism to intelligence...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight series, Jenna Dolecek delves into the evolving landscape of open source intelligence (OSINT) and its growing relevance in human rights investigations. Drawing on over a...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight series, Qais Alamdar and Alicia Alamillos delve into the complexities of conflict reporting. They discuss the critical role of journalists in war zones, the ethical...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode of The Intelligence Spotlight, Qais Alamdar hosts Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal, Afghanistan’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs. From...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>The first virtual panel of the Intelligence Spotlight series features two distinguished guests from Italy and the UK. Guest speakers bio:Nick Vant is a UK Fact-Checking Producer at Reuters Fact Check – Reuters news...
Intel Focus: The Intelligence Spotlight Series
<p>In this episode of the Intelligence Spotlight Series, hosted by Qais Alamdar, we are joined by Ben Heubl, an esteemed investigative journalist at Süddeutsche Zeitung. Ben delves into his journey with open source...
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Vice President for Research and Development at Molecular International Research; Director of Research at The Beljanski Foundation, Workforce Investment Board of Will County
Predictor Lab
profesor del Máster Profesional de Analista de Inteligencia de LISA Institute, SES – La Escuela Corp de Ventas
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