
Eliot Higgins
Founder of Bellingcat, an investigative journalism group specializing in open source intelligence. He is known for his work uncovering war crimes and disinformation.
Top 5 podcasts with Eliot Higgins
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 16min
1192: Eliot Higgins | The Digital Detectives Making Dictators Sweat
Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, reveals how ordinary citizens are using open-source intelligence to expose war crimes and misinformation. He shares innovative techniques like geolocation and chronolocation, allowing digital detectives to track military actions from social media. Higgin's work has revealed state-level deceptions, such as Russian involvement in high-profile incidents. He discusses threats Bellingcat faces, including hacking and disinformation, while advocating for the importance of media literacy and citizen journalism.

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Feb 28, 2024 • 20min
Trending - The disinformation war in the Middle East
Exploring the disinformation war in the Middle East, from fake war footage to denialism. Experts dissect tactics like misattributed images and recycled content. Impact on vulnerable populations highlighted, emphasizing the danger of misinformation during conflicts.

Jul 3, 2025 • 47min
Inside the battle for truth – with Bellingcat’s Eliot Higgins
Eliot Higgins, the founder of Bellingcat, dives into the murky waters of misinformation in this enlightening conversation. He explores how political narratives can distort truth and erode trust in democracy. Discussing the delicate differences between misinformation and disinformation, Higgins emphasizes their impact on societal divides. He offers insights into the strategies of state actors, particularly Russia, in manipulating narratives. The dialogue also touches on the vital need for media literacy and rebuilding trust in democratic institutions to combat the rising tide of deceit.

Jun 28, 2024 • 9min
143. Mic Drop: Bellingcat’s Eliot Higgins wants to change the relationship you have with information.
Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, discusses how open source investigations helped uncover the truth behind MH17 crash and Russian involvement in Ukraine. He emphasizes empowering individuals with truth amid a sea of misinformation, calling for a shift in how we engage with information online.

Feb 5, 2021 • 59min
Bellingcat Founder Eliot Higgins on Navalny, Syria and Skripal
Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, shares his incredible journey from college dropout to investigative journalism pioneer. He reveals how his team employs cutting-edge technology to expose significant global events, like the tragic downing of flight MH17 and the chemical weapon use in Syria. Higgins also discusses the high-stakes poisonings of Alexei Navalny and Sergei Skripal, illuminating how open-source intelligence connects these international incidents. The conversation delves into the ethical challenges and personal risks journalists face in the age of misinformation.